Technology, Mobiles tabs, 8th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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In recent years Myanmar imposed debilitating restrictions on the Rohingya, a Muslim minority demonised as immigrants from Bangladesh. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Exiled Rohingyas reminisce about bittersweet past

In exile in Bangladesh, a bittersweet revival of Rohingya culture.

08 May 2019 10:58 AM

'The irony is Narendra Modi talks about protecting Hindu beliefs and rights and breaks temples. I condemn his acts,' Nirupam said. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: 'Modi is modern-day Aurangzeb,' says Nirupam

He also said that the day former PM Rajiv Gandhi's name was taken, BJP leader Smriti Irani's loss from Amethi was ascertained.

08 May 2019 10:57 AM

The real-time data provided by the app results in a swifter and progressively compelling experience for drivers.

World's 1st voice integrated vehicle security system Letstrack launched

Vehicle owners can benefit from this voice system in a manner they had not contemplated before.

08 May 2019 10:54 AM

Google announced several other new privacy controls and policies at its annual developers’ conference on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Google plans new browser tools on privacy, ad transparency

The tool would enable users of Google’s Chrome browser to delete cookies, which are virtual tracking chips.

08 May 2019 10:53 AM

Australia takes on Afghanistan in their first match of the World Cup on June 1 at Bristol. (Photo: AP)

Jhye Richardson ruled out of World Cup due to injury, Kane Richardson replaces him

Richardson had been viewed as an exciting prospect in England looking at his pace and swing. He has taken 26 wickets in his first 12 ODIs.

08 May 2019 10:50 AM

Google has been fending off some of the growing legislative and regulatory pushes in the United States and elsewhere to regulate data privacy. (Photo: AP)

Google debuts privacy controls, principles at I/O event

The announcements were dotted throughout nearly two hours of product updates from the search giant at its annual Google I/O developers.

08 May 2019 10:48 AM

Britain’s legal bookmakers reported high interest in the names Alexander, James and Arthur and noted speculation about the name Spencer, the maiden name of Princess Diana. (Photo: AP)

World waits with baited breath for royal baby’s name

Will new royal baby's name honour Princess Diana? Stay tuned.

08 May 2019 10:42 AM

Google I/O: OnePlus showcases the Android Q Beta

OnePlus is dedicated to bringing users to experience the future of Android with the support of the latest technology from Google.

08 May 2019 10:40 AM

Around 100-150 Naxals surrounded Raju's home while 15-20 Naxals came inside and started looting the valuables. (Photo: ANI)

Naxals loot, shot jeweller and daughter at their home in Bihar's Jamui

Both the injured were admitted to a nearby hospital.

08 May 2019 10:38 AM

Sandberg met with Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, a Republican, and Democratic Senator Mark Warner and was expected to meet with Republican Senator Jerry Moran later on Tuesday.

Facebook executive meets with US lawmakers to discuss privacy

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating allegations that Facebook failed to live up to a 2011 consent decree to protect user privacy.

08 May 2019 10:37 AM

The Reds had lost the first-leg 3-0 against Barcelona and had a mountain to climb in the second leg. (Photo: AP)

'We feel like we can beat anyone': Virgil van Dijk

Van Dijk was instrumental in Liverpool's win over Barcelona as he helped the team in keeping a clean sheet in the 4-0 win.

08 May 2019 10:36 AM

Huawei, Xiaomi, Nokia, Sony, Vivo, OPPO, OnePlus, ASUS, LGE, TECNO, Essential, and realme will partner with Google for the Android Beta program.

Google I/O 2019: Here's how Android Q takes shape with Beta 3

Google has confirmed that Android Q Beta 3 will be available on 15 partner devices from 12 OEMs

08 May 2019 10:33 AM

Birdwatchers are increasingly noticing unfamiliar birds normally found elsewhere. (Photo: AP)

Bird population under stress

How birdwatchers can help threatened bird populations.

08 May 2019 10:29 AM

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Photo:AP)

Trump tax returns from 1985 to 1994 show USD 1 billion in losses

US President Donald Trump’s businesses lost a total of more than USD 1 billion from 1985 to 1994, according to the New York Times.

08 May 2019 10:27 AM

Liverpool started playing with an aggressive mindset right from the beginning of the game. Their efforts paid rich dividends as Divock Origi netted the first goal for the Reds in the seventh minute. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool stuns Barcelona to storm into Champions League Final

Liverpool is the first English side to reach back-to-back finals in the Champions League since Manchester United in 2008 and 2009.

08 May 2019 10:23 AM

The mother and proud father, who said his son was 'absolutely to-die-for', will release a photograph soon. (Photo: AFP)

Excitement at its peak; world wants first glimpse of 'royal baby'

The world is super excited to see the first glimpse of Meghan's royal baby.

08 May 2019 10:21 AM

A few stars have shunned the fashion norms and chosen comfort over the rules that dictate fashion. (Photo: ANI)

Red carpet trend alert: Sneakers over high heels

Celebrities who chose comfort over sky-high heels.

08 May 2019 10:14 AM

Sensex drop was led by losses in global markets amid rising US-China tension. (Photo: File)

Sensex drops 250 pts; Nifty below 11,450

Top losers in early session were RIL, ONGC, Vedanta, NTPC, Bajaj Auto, among others shedding up to 1.57 per cent.

08 May 2019 10:12 AM

Three elite police force officials were killed in the blast. A civilian and a security guard also lost their lives in the attack. (Photo: AP)

8 killed, 25 injured in an explosion near Data Darbar in Pak's Lahore

The blast took place close to a police van near Gate 2 of the Data Darbar shrine, one of Lahore’s most popular shrines.

08 May 2019 10:09 AM

White House national security adviser John Bolton said on Sunday that the United States was deploying a carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East. (Photo:AP)

B-52 bombers to be part of US forces in Iran row

The US military said that B-52 bombers will be part of additional forces being sent to the Middle East to counter threats from Iran.

08 May 2019 10:05 AM

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