Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 18 Dec 2019

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If the content is labelled false on Instagram, Facebook will also reflect the label and vice-versa.(Photo: Pixabay)

Instagram will fact-check to prevent misinformation

In its official blog, Instagram said the third-party fact-checker program will be expanded out of the US for organisations around the world.

18 Dec 2019 10:50 AM

The police said that people with criminal backgrounds had been part of the protest and may have been the ones who incited violence. (Photo: PTI)

Section 144 imposed in east Delhi, 6 arrested for Seelampur violence

Tuesday’s protest came few days after police crackdown on protest by Jamia Millia Islamia students.

18 Dec 2019 10:46 AM

Venice’s mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, has given a preliminary estimate of damage at more than 1 billion euros. (Photo: AP)

Royal garden reopens in France; new attraction for tourists

Venice's endurance symbolised in Royal Gardens re-opening.

18 Dec 2019 10:44 AM

My stint with 'Savdhaan India' has ended: Actor Sushant Singh

Sushant, however, said it was a 'small price' to pay for speaking out.

18 Dec 2019 10:33 AM

They were excavated over the past two years by University of Cincinnati archaeologists. (Photo: AP)

American archaeologists discover two monumental royal tombs in Greece

Archaeologists in Greece find 3,500-year-old royal tombs.

18 Dec 2019 10:33 AM

: US President Donald Trump is facing a likely impeachment vote in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

All you need to know about Trump impeachment ahead of vote

Only two US presidents have been impeached -- Andrew Johnson in 1868 and Bill Clinton in 1998 -- although both survived a trial.

18 Dec 2019 10:32 AM

Disappointing a lot of things haven't come out: Radhika Apte on #MeToo

#MeToo movement gained momentum in India last year with women calling out actors, filmmakers, comedians, authors and journalists.

18 Dec 2019 10:27 AM

While this technique was time-consuming — it took about an hour and a half — it was easy and mindless. (Photo: AP)

Use yarn to make wreaths this Christmas

Forget wrapped presents, try wrapping wreaths instead.

18 Dec 2019 10:22 AM

Captain Joe Root scored an unbeaten half century as England’s tourists got in some batting practice and scored more than 300 runs on the opening day of their two-day warm-up match against a Cricket South Africa Invitation XI in Benoni on Tuesday. (Photo:AFP)

England get in batting practice on opening day of South Africa tour

Root hit 72 off 86 balls before retiring to give others an opportunity.

18 Dec 2019 10:12 AM

Holiday cacti need a short rest period at summer’s end as a prerequisite to bloom. (Photo: AP)

Tips to grow winter cacti this season

Winter cacti are hard to name but easy to grow.

18 Dec 2019 10:10 AM

In a series of tweets, Chidambaram said: "Why should we give citizenship to people who are already citizens of Pakistan? What is the meaning of such challenges to the opposition?" (Photo: File)

'What is the meaning of such challenges to Oppn': Chidambaram's dig at PM

PM said, 'I want to throw an open challenge to Oppn to announce that they are ready to grant Indian citizenship to every Pakistani.'

18 Dec 2019 10:10 AM

The research was published in the journal of eNeuro. (Photo: ANI)

Anti-depressants can alter sensory processing in babies if consumed during pregnancy

Studies suggest that exposure to anti-depressants during pregnancy can alter sensory processing well into adulthood.

18 Dec 2019 10:02 AM

Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 4.38 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel 4.37 per cent, Vedanta 3.50 per cent, Tata Motors 3.03 per cent, HDFC 2.46 per cent and Bajaj Finance 2.39 per cent. (Photo: File)

Sensex, Nifty scale fresh highs on trade optimism, FII inflows

On the Sensex, metal stocks drove the rally riding on US-China trade deal optimism.

18 Dec 2019 10:00 AM

Basil Butcher, the stylish former West Indies batsman, has died at the age of 86, Cricket West Indies announced on Tuesday. (Photo:Twitter)

West Indies' legend batsman Basil Butcher passes away

Butcher, born in Guyana, had a batting average of 43 from 44 tests for West Indies in the 1950s and 60s.

18 Dec 2019 9:59 AM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson won a big majority in Thursday's general election on a promise to "get Brexit done" by taking Britain out of the European Union by January 31. (Photo: File)

Will work '24 hours a day, flat out' to make Brexit happen: UK PM

Britain has an option to extend the transition but Johnson refuses to, and intends to enshrine the 2020 date in legislation.

18 Dec 2019 9:57 AM

The study was published in the journal Psychology of Women Quarterly. (Photo: ANI)

Stress and anxiety in pregnant women can lead to premature birth

Study finds women need professional emotional support during high-risk pregnancies.

18 Dec 2019 9:56 AM

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange, the rupee opened weak at 71.08 then fell to 71.11 against the US dollar, showing a decline of 13 paise over its previous closing.

Rupee slips 13 paise to 71.11 against US dollar in early trade

Forex traders said muted opening of domestic equities weighed on the rupee.

18 Dec 2019 9:50 AM

The study has been published in the journal of Current Biology. (Photo: ANI)

Cooler lights in evenings and bright warmer during day time beneficial for health

Study suggests blue light may not be disruptive to sleep patterns.

18 Dec 2019 9:48 AM

Real Madrid and Barcelona may find it easier to get themselves psyched up for their rescheduled ‘El Clasico’ La Liga clash on Wednesday, because both sides will spend the hours before the match cooped up in the same hotel. (Photo:AFP)

Real Madrid and Barcelona brace up for unusual security steps ahead of 'El Clasico'

To minimise the disruption the police have recommended that the two teams stay in the same hotel in the hours ahead of the match.

18 Dec 2019 9:44 AM

Dortmund, having won their previous three league games, looked to be cruising to victory when Julian Weigl fired in to give them the lead in the 23rd minute. (Photo:AFP)

Bundesliga 2019-20: Borussia Dortmund squaders lead, draws 3-3 vs RB Leipzig

Dortmund, who led 2-0 and 3-2, had only themselves to blame as they failed to close the gap to the top, staying four points behind Leipzig.

18 Dec 2019 9:34 AM

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