Technology, Mobiles tabs, 15th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 15 Aug 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 15 Aug 2019

Umpire Aleem Dar made his Test debut in a match between Bangladesh and England in Dhaka in October 2003 and officiated in 376 matches across three formats. (Photo:AFP)

Umpire Aleem Dar equals Steve Bucknor's record

Pakistan umpire Aleem Dar on Thursday equaled Steve Bucknor's world record of officiating in 128 Test matches during the second Ashes Test.

15 Aug 2019 9:00 PM

According to leaked specs, it can be assumed that the upcoming Motorola One Action is pretty much the Motorola One Vision with a plastic body.

Motorola One Action to launch tomorrow, will 'change' shooting on phones

The 16MP camera is the standout feature of the phone—It will have an FOV of 117 degrees.

15 Aug 2019 8:43 PM

Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel became the first New Zealander to claim a five-wicket haul in Galle as the tourists restricted Sri Lanka to 227 for seven at stumps on day two of the first Test on Thursday. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

Ajaz Patel takes five wickets as Sri Lanka reach 227 for seven

In reply to New Zealand's first innings total of 249 all out, Sri Lanka were on 143 for two as Mathews and Mendis laid the foundation.

15 Aug 2019 8:30 PM

The arrested crew members of Grace 1– the Master, Chief Officer and two Second Mates – were aboard the Panama-flagged supertanker that was detained off Europa Point in Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory on the Spanish coast, last month. (Photo: AP)

Indian captain, crew aboard Iranian oil tanker released in Gibraltar

‘I am grateful and thankful for my release. And I am grateful to all who have facilitated my release in my legal team,’ Indian Captain said.

15 Aug 2019 8:20 PM

Addressing the gathering, DC Kulgam, Showkat Ajaz Bhat gave a historical background of the day and said that Independence Day is the most significant day in the history of the country as it was on this day that it achieved freedom on the day from British rule. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Independence Day celebrated in Kulgam, DC Showkat Ajaz Bhat hoists national flag

‘On the occasion, contingents of CRPF, JKP, JKP Ladies Police Group, ITBP, District police band, Home guard participated,’ statement read.

15 Aug 2019 8:10 PM

Wicket-Keeper batswoman, Sarah Jane Taylor is famous for her aggressive strokes. (Photo:sjtaylor30/instagram)

Sarah Taylor posts bold message, says taking such step makes her proud; deets inside

Recently, the 30-year-old England cricketer withdrew herself from the T20I series versus Australia.

15 Aug 2019 8:10 PM

The other girls were a Gurdaspur farmer's daughter Sulekha, student of Class III from the local Red Cross School for Deaf and Dumb; Muskan who belongs to an EWS family and is a student of local Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Nehru Garden; and Komalpreet Kaur, also from a farming family of village Salempur. (Photo: ANI)

Martyred soldiers' daughters tie 'rakhis' to Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh

Sonia, who tied 'Rakhi' on Singh's wrist, is the daughter of martyr Constable Raj Kumar of Rakshak Operation in Jammu and Kashmir.

15 Aug 2019 8:07 PM

CPI (Maoist) party observes Martyrs commemoration week from 28 July to 3 August every year. (Photo: ANI)

Telangana: Maoist posters urge people to observe Independence Day as 'black day'

The posters were found lying in the Gandhi Centre area in Cherla Mandal in Bhadradri Kothagudem.

15 Aug 2019 8:02 PM

The phone has a quad camera setup on the back and the primary sensor in it is a 48MP sensor.

Motorola One Zoom leaks reveal nearly all specs

Leaked renders of the phone reveal two colours—The black and the purple variant.

15 Aug 2019 7:52 PM

In the year 2014, the complainant with some other women went to the office of the accused MLA Kumar with respect to the problems related to waterlogging. (Photo: ANI)

AAP MLA Manoj Kumar convicted in assault case

The order was passed by the court on August 13.

15 Aug 2019 7:50 PM

Mahendra Singh Dhoni leads the highly-successful IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, for whom Shane Watson plays, with Stephen Fleming being the head coach. (Photo: Twitter)

'MS Dhoni, Stephen Fleming best captain-coach combination in world': Shane Watson

Watson smashed a 57-ball 117 not out to help Chennai Super Kings win the IPL final in 2018.

15 Aug 2019 7:30 PM

Brendon McCullum has been very closely associated with the KKR as a player first from 2008 to 2010 and again from 2012-2013 and was part of the IPL winning squad in 2012. (Photo:AFP)

Kolkata Knight Riders appoint Brendon McCullum as coach

He was also part of the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) squad in the CPL.

15 Aug 2019 6:57 PM

A forensic team also visited the spot to collect samples, police said. Police are scrutinising the CCTVs installed in the area. (Photo: Representational)

Two sisters found murdered at PG facility in Chandigarh

The door of their room was found locked from outside.

15 Aug 2019 6:38 PM

The video ran a montage of the various meetings between Modi and Netanyahu over the past few years. (Photo: Screengrab)

Namaste! Netanyahu greets PM Modi, Indians on Independence Day

India and Israel share an extensive economic, military and strategic relationship that has strengthened in recent years.

15 Aug 2019 6:29 PM

‘China asked for closed consultations on the Security Council agenda item ‘India Pakistan Question’. The request was in reference to the Pakistani letter to Security Council President,’ the diplomat said. (Photo: AP)

Nudged by China, UNSC may hold closed door session on Kashmir tomorrow

The diplomat said that so far no final decision on time of meeting has been made and Friday morning is the ‘earliest realistic option’.

15 Aug 2019 6:29 PM

Top-order batsman Kusal Mendis completed his 10th Test half-century and shared a 77-run stand with Angelo Mathews as Sri Lanka reached 143 for three at tea on day two of the first Test. (Photo:ICC/Twitter))

Sri Lanka reach 143 for 3 against New Zealand at tea

The hosts lost Dimuth Karunaratne early in the extended afternoon session.

15 Aug 2019 6:27 PM

Sources have suggested that the company has gotten rid of the “window effect” that many under-screen cameras had displayed.

Another look at Vivo Nex 3's insane curved screen

Vivo's product manager recently revealed a image with what looks like the screen from Vivo's upcoming phone.

15 Aug 2019 6:25 PM

JOsh Hazlewood appeals against Jason Roy. (Photo:AFP)

Australia bowl against England in second Ashes Test

Australia captain Tim Paine won the toss and decided to bowl in the rain-delayed second Ashes Test at Lord's on Thursday.

15 Aug 2019 5:58 PM

Shaikh, a Pakistani national who came to India after marriage, had earlier said that she had been tying rakhi on Modi's wrist for last 25 years. (Photo: ANI)

Women, school students tie rakhi on PM Modi's wrist

The students seemed excited as Prime Minister interacted with them. Differently-abled students also tied rakhi on wrist of Prime Minister.

15 Aug 2019 5:45 PM

On August 14, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of people who lost their lives due to floods in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala floods: Toll mounts to 104, 36 missing

According to data, a total of 1,75,373 people are staying at 1,057 rescue and relief camps across the state.

15 Aug 2019 5:41 PM

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