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E-pharmacy startup 1mg to raise $35mn at $200mn valuation	Gurugram-based e-pharmacy startup '1mg' is raising over $35 million at a valuation of around $200 million, as per a regulatory filing. The round is being led by new investor Corisol Holding AG, a Switzerland-based family office. Existing investors Sequoia Capital India, Omidyar Network and Swiss healthcare-focused investment firm HBM Healthcare Investments are also participating in the round.
2 NASA interns find new planet missed by NASA software	Two NASA interns have discovered a new planet named K2-288Bb, that is roughly twice the size of planet Earth, using data from NASA's Kepler space telescope. They re-analysed Kepler's data and found evidence of the planet that its software had overlooked. The planet, located 226 light-years away in constellation Taurus, is expected to be similar to the gas-rich planet Neptune.
PM Modi launches projects worth â¹3,500 crore in Agra	Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched civic projects worth â¹3,500 crore during his visit to Agra. PM launched the Gangajal Project, which alone is worth â¹2,880 crore, to provide better and more assured water supply to the city. He also laid the foundation stone for an Integrated Command and Control Centre for the Agra Smart City project.
No physical verification for college admissions: Bengal govt	West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee has said students seeking admission in colleges will be able to skip the physical verification process from the next academic session. He added that the entire process will be carried out online, due to reports of irregularities in the admission process last year. The government doesn't want to repeat last year's experience, he said.
Boeing worldâs largest planemaker for 7th straight year	US-based Boeing has retained its position as the world's largest planemaker for the seventh year in a row, delivering a record 806 aircraft in 2018. Overall, the company saw 893 net orders valued at $143.7 billion. Boeing was followed by its European rival Airbus which delivered 800 aircraft last year.
Shell buys out Total's 26% stake in Hazira LNG and Port	Anglo-Dutch oil and gas giant Shell on Wednesday said it has completed the acquisition of French oil major Total's 26% stake in Hazira LNG and Port. With this transaction, Shell now has a 100% equity interest in the Gujarat-based terminal. The terminal currently has a regasification capacity of 5 million tonnes per annum.
World Bank's outgoing President to join private equity firm	Private equity firm Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has said World Bank's outgoing President Jim Yong Kim will join the New York-based firm as Partner and Vice Chairman. The firm invests in projects in wealthy and developing countries. Kim had announced his resignation on Tuesday amid differences with Trump administration over climate change and need for more development resources.
World's richest person Jeff Bezos and wife to divorce after 25 years	World's richest person and Amazon Founder with $136.6 billion wealth, 54-year-old Jeff Bezos and his 48-year-old wife MacKenzie on Wednesday announced they're getting divorced after 25 years of marriage. "After a long period of loving exploration and trial separation, we have decided to divorce," their statement said. "Though labels might be different, we remain a family, and...cherished friends," it added.
Sara has no clue what I went through: Kedarnath maker on court case	Speaking about the court case filed against Sara Ali Khan and the makers of 'Simmba', 'Kedarnath' director Abhishek Kapoor said, "Sara has no clue what Iâve been through." Sara had reportedly joined the cast of 'Simmba' soon after 'Kedarnath' was stalled due to a rift between its makers. Abhishek filed the case to ensure 'Kedarnath' was the actress' first release.
Sincerely regretful: Pandya to BCCI over comments on women in show	In response to BCCI's show cause notice over "sexist and misogynistic" comments he made in Koffee With Karan, India all-rounder Hardik Pandya said he is "sincerely regretful." Adding that he will ensure such incidents are never repeated in future, Pandya said, "There was no...ill-intent on my part to offend anyone...I made these statements in the flow of the show."
Ex-football coach dies after car hits tree on day of sex abuse trial	An ex-youth football coach and scout was found dead after his car hit a tree on the day he was due to stand trial on child sex abuse charges. Michael Carson, aged 75, was accused of sexual abuse of boys aged under 16, from 1978 to 2009. Carson had worked at Norwich City, Peterborough United and Cambridge United football clubs.
I hope he'd be proud: Federer breaks down talking about late coach	Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer broke down in tears while talking about his late Australian coach Peter Carter. "I hope he would be proud [of my achievements]. I guess he didn't want me to be a waste of talent," he added. Peter Carter died aged 37 in a road accident while on honeymoon in South Africa in 2002.
Japan's passport ranked world's most powerful, India's 79th	Japan has retained its top spot as the world's most powerful passport this year, with its citizens able to enter 190 countries without requiring a visa, according to the Henley Passport Index. India's passport was ranked 79th, having visa-free access to 61 destinations. The Henley Passport Index is based on data provided by the International Air Transport Authority (IATA).
PM with 56-inch chest asked a female to protect him: Rahul Gandhi	Speaking about PM Narendra Modi's absence during the debate on Rafale deal in the Parliament, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said, "PM with a 56-inch chest asked a female minister to protect him." "PM didn't come to the Parliament even once," he added. Rahul was referring to Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responding to the Opposition's queries on the Rafale deal.
Was Rafale deal held up because of Michel mama? PM Modi	Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attacked the Congress party and alleged AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel was also lobbying for French manufacturer Dassault Aviation's rivals in the Rafale fighter jet deal. "Was the deal stopped because of Michel mama? Those who have dealings with middlemen will have to answer for the compromises done with the nation's security," PM Modi said.
PM always plays on backfoot: Rahul uses cricket analogy in rally	Addressing a farmers' rally in Rajasthan, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said, "The PM always plays on the backfoot, I want the youth of the country to play on frontfoot and hit a sixer." "With demonetisation, he wrecked small businesses. He waived off loans of India's richest, but how many young entrepreneurs received financial support from Modi government," he added.
Daggers, hydrogen peroxide recovered in police raid at RSS office	During a raid at RSS' district office in Kerala's Nedumangad on Wednesday, police seized daggers, scythes and hydrogen peroxide, a chemical substance used to make crude bombs, from the premises. The raid was conducted in connection with the bomb attack on Nedumangad police station during a strike by Sabarimala Karma Samithi with the support of BJP.
Rahul insulted all Indian women: PM on 'hid behind woman' remark	After Congress chief Rahul Gandhi's 'PM with 56-inch chest hid behind a woman' remark, PM Narendra Modi said, "[Congress] didn't insult just a woman defence minister, but all women of the country. And for that these irresponsible politicians must pay." "When [Nirmala Sitharaman] called their bluff and revealed the truth (about Rafale) in Parliament, [Congress]...resorted to mocking her," he added.
Car sales in China, world's biggest market, fall 1st time in 20 yrs	Car sales in China fell 6% to 22.7 million units last year, the first annual decline in at least 20 years, the China Passenger Car Association said. The sales drop in the world's biggest car market comes amid slowing economic growth and trade tensions with the US. The association said that it expects the sales to rise 1.2% in 2019.
Last budget session before General polls from Jan 31-Feb 13: Report	The last budget session of the Parliament before the General elections will reportedly be held from January 31 to February 13. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will present the interim budget for 2019-20 fiscal on February 1, as decided in the meeting by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs. This will be the sixth consecutive budget to be presented by Jaitley.
China's new naval radar can monitor area the size of India: Report	China is developing an advanced compact size radar for the Navy which can maintain constant surveillance over an area of the size of India, according to a media report. The ship-based Over-the-Horizon (OTH) radar system "will increase (the Chinese) Navy's information gathering capabilities in critical areas" including the South China Sea, Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, a researcher said.
'Uri' was most physically challenging film for me: Vicky	Speaking about his upcoming film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', actor Vicky Kaushal revealed it was "the most physically challenging" project of his career. "I went through boot camp training for two months...we learned how to walk, jump, crawl, sweat and be in pain," the actor added. In the film, Vicky plays an army officer who leads the surgical strike operation.
He'll come out of it as winner: Manisha on Rakesh's cancer	Speaking about filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, who has been diagnosed with throat cancer, actress Manisha Koirala said, "I am sure he will come out of it as a winner." "One should not give up because there is treatment available to this disease," the actress added. Manisha, a survivor of ovarian cancer, further said she will pray for Rakesh's recovery.
Tim Cook's comments on settlement talks misleading: Qualcomm	US-based chipmaker Qualcomm has said Apple CEO Tim Cook's comments that there were no recent settlement discussions between the two firms were "misleading". "We've been consistent for the last 18 months in making clear that we have, at various times, been in discussions with Apple," a Qualcomm spokesperson said. The two firms are currently amid lawsuits related to patent disputes.
India 2nd highest contributor to IBM's 2018 US patent record	IBM on Tuesday announced its inventors received a record 9,100 patents in 2018 in the US, to which India was the second highest contributor with over 800 patents. This marks the company's "26th consecutive year of US patent leadership" and crossing of the 1,10,000-patent milestone, IBM revealed. The patents were granted to over 8,500 IBM inventors in around 48 countries.
Google launches feature to check-in to flights via Assistant	Google on Tuesday announced it has added a feature on its AI-based Assistant that enables users to check-in to flights via voice commands. The feature can be accessed through commands like, "Hey Google, check in to my flight." The feature, currently available for Pixel users, will come to all Android devices in the next few weeks, Google said.
Zuckerberg sets 2019 challenge to host public talks on tech	Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a Facebook post revealed his plans to host public discussions about the future of technology in society as his personal challenge for 2019. The billionaire said, "Every few weeks I'll talk with leaders, experts, and people in our community from different fields." Last year, Zuckerberg set a challenge to fix Facebook's issues including political meddling.
YouTube faces global outage for over an hour	YouTube on Wednesday faced a global outage, reportedly centred in the UK and Europe, which affected certain users for over an hour. YouTube confirmed that the website "wasn't loading" or was showing "error messages" to certain users. The issue has been fixed, the company tweeted, saying, "YouTube is back! Thanks for your patience while we worked to fix it."
Samsung Galaxy S8 users unable to delete Facebook app: Report	Samsung Galaxy S8 users have reportedly claimed they are unable to delete the pre-installed Facebook app from devices and can only choose to 'disable' it. A Facebook spokesperson said the disabled app doesn't collect and send data to Facebook, the report added. "[C]onsumer should have say in what we want and don't want on our products," a user reportedly said.
10% quota bill answer to those spreading lies on BJP: PM	Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the passage of the bill in Lok Sabha to grant a 10% reservation for the economically backward in the general category is a strong answer to those "spreading lies" about the BJP. Addressing a rally in Maharashtra, PM also expressed hope the bill would see smooth passage in the Rajya Sabha as well.
Moonlight influences opening, closing of oysters: Study	A study by researchers of the University of Bordeaux in France suggests that moonlight synchronises the opening and closing of oysters' shells. Electrodes were used to track their degree of opening every 1.6 seconds and astronomical data to assess Moon's illumination was also noted. The experiment's results revealed oysters were most open in lowered levels of moonlight.
India's growth rate to touch 7.5% in 2019-20: World Bank	The World Bank has said that India's economy will accelerate to 7.5% in 2019-20 as consumption remains robust and investment growth continues in the country. It also added that India will retain its position as the fastest growing major economy in the world. World Bank's report has also projected India's 2020-21 and 2021-22 fiscal years' growth rate at 7.5%.n
Govt to issue new safety rules for A320neos with P&W engines	Aviation Secretary Rajiv Nayan Choubey has said new safety protocols will be issued for airlines operating Airbus A320neo planes fitted with Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines. This comes after aircraft powered by P&W engines experienced multiple on-ground and mid-air glitches last year. Budget carriers IndiGo and GoAir grounded A320neo aircraft on several occasions due to engine issues.
Yes Bank finalises names of potential successors to Rana Kapoor	Yes Bank's board on Wednesday said it has finalised potential candidates for the post of Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to replace Rana Kapoor. The private sector lender, which did not disclose the names, will seek RBI approval on January 10 for the appointment. The central bank has asked Rana Kapoor to step down by January 31.
1st J&K IAS topper Shah Faesal resigns to 'protest Kashmir killings'	Civil services topper and IAS officer Shah Faesal on Wednesday announced his resignation from civil services. "To protest the unabated killings in Kashmir and absence of any credible political initiative from Union Government, I have decided to resign from IAS. Kashmiri lives matter," he tweeted. The 2009 topper added he will address a press conference on Friday.
Apple CEO Tim Cook earns â¹960 crore in 2018	Apple CEO Tim Cook received a 22% pay hike in 2018, bringing his total compensation to $136 million (â¹960 crore), company filings revealed. This includes $3 million salary, $12 million bonus which is his biggest-ever till date and shares worth $121 million from 10-year stock award. Cook also received perks worth $6,82,000 which include private air travel and security expenses.
He is a kid: Govinda on Kader's son's criticism after actor's death	Govinda has responded to late actor Kader Khan's son Sarfaraz's criticism wherein he questioned if Govinda has bothered to call even once after the demise of Kader. "He's a kid...I'd not like to comment on it...I got to know (what he said)," said Govinda. Sarfaraz criticised Govinda after he called Kader his 'father figure' on Instagram while condoling his demise.
South Korean startup makes â¹1.2L smart treadmill for cats	South Korean startup The Little Cat showed its nearly â¹1.2-lakh smart cat treadmill to keep pet cats fit in the ongoing technology event CES 2019 in Las Vegas. The wheel-shaped device uses LED lights, which move along the centre of the ring, encouraging cats to follow it. The device can be controlled by users through a connected app.
Quota bill redefines poverty line of â¹32 per day as â¹2,100: O'Brien	Speaking about the eligibility criteria of income below â¹8 lakh/annum for reservation in the new bill, TMC MP Derek O'Brien said, "It redefines India's poverty line of â¹32 a day. If we look at the number of â¹8 lakh...new poverty line is â¹2,100 a day." "This bill is an acknowledgement of guilt, that we haven't created any jobs," he added.
OBCs must be given 54% reservation:âSamajwadi Party MP	Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav has said that OBCs must be given 54% reservation in proportion to their population, adding the government has broken the 50% reservation ceiling. "98% of upper caste people earn below the income cap of this Bill. How do you accommodate them in 10%," Yadav further said during the Rajya Sabha debate on Wednesday.
Body of 25-year-old woman found inside suitcase in Delhi	The body of a 25-year-old woman was found on Tuesday inside an abandoned suitcase near New Ashok Nagar in Delhi. The police were alerted about the suitcase by a passerby who was travelling in an auto and spotted it. The woman's face had injuries inflicted with a sharp weapon and she had a tattoo on her hand, reports said.
She's possessed by spirit: Police on girl raped by religious leader	An NGO in Rajasthan has filed a complaint against police in Ajmer for erroneous investigation after they concluded that a minor girl who was allegedly raped and impregnated by a religious leader was 'possessed by evil spirits'. The NGO claimed that the girl and her family are being pressurised to abort the child by the religious leader and his followers.
Noida installs 'tyre killers' to stop vehicles driving on wrong side	The Noida Authority on Monday installed 'tyre killers' at the intersection of sectors 76 and 77 to stop vehicles from being driven on the wrong side. Tyre killers are metal strips installed on roads with sharp spikes on one side, which can puncture vehicles coming from the wrong side. Noida is the second city after Pune to install tyre killers.
Nun who protested against bishop gets 'anti-religious life' notice	A Kerala nun, who published poems, bought a car and took part in a protest against rape-accused former bishop of Jalandhar, has been issued a notice by her congregation for leading a life "against principles of religious life". The congregation stated that a nun buying car, publishing book and spending money without superiors' permission and knowledge is a "grave violation".
Journalist jailed over Paradise Papers probe on ex-Turkey PM	Turkish journalist Pelin Ãnker has been jailed over the Paradise Papers investigation which revealed offshore companies owned in Malta by former Turkish PM Binali Yildirim and his sons. She was found guilty of defamation and insult by an Istanbul court. Ãnker said she will appeal the ruling, claiming the Yildirim family admitted that articles about their Maltese businesses were accurate.
Photoshop fail shows Australia PM with 2 left feet in portrait	Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison was seen with two left feet and a pair of Photoshopped shoes in a family portrait on his official website. A spokesman for Morrison said that the photo was edited by Prime Minister's staff without his authorisation. Morrison later took to Twitter, saying that his staff could instead have improved his thinning hairline.
RBI allows 'tokenisation' for more secure card transactions	To make card transactions more secure, the RBI has permitted card networks to offer tokenisation services to any token requestor (a third-party app provider). Tokenisation involves the creation of a unique alternative code or 'token' that will mask sensitive card details. A cardholder may use these services by registering the card on the token requestorâs app after giving explicit consent.
Bhumi, Vicky to star together in horror comedy film: Reports	Bhumi Pednekar and Vicky Kaushal will star together in a horror comedy film, as per reports. The film will reportedly mark the directorial debut of Bhanu Pratap Singh, who was an assistant director for the film 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania'. Bhumi and Vicky will also feature together in Karan Johar's upcoming film 'Takht', which is set in the Mughal era.
No such plans: Boney denies reports of biopic on Sridevi	Producer Boney Kapoor denied reports that suggested he was making a biopic based on the life of his late wife and actress Sridevi. "There's no such plan, I have just registered the title and copyrighted the name so that no one else misuses it," Boney said. Earlier, reports suggested Boney had registered three titles for a documentary on Sridevi's life.
Photo that got me my debut filmâs audition: Kartik shares old pic	Actor Kartik Aaryan took to social media to share an old picture of himself and revealed that the photo enabled him to get an audition for his debut film 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama'. "When the hair wasn't up. The photo that got me my debut film's audition," he wrote. "#MainePyarKiya look to #Pyaarkapunchnama," the actor further wrote.
AI-powered companionship robot pet KiKi unveiled at CES 2019	US-based startup Zoetic unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered companionship pet robot named KiKi at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 in Las Vegas. The smart pet features a camera in its nose and can track a person by moving its head. It can also identify if a person is upset and can try to cheer them up by singing or dancing.
Tech to monitor driver, passengers in cars unveiled at CES	Technology to monitor driver, passengers and objects inside a car for "safety benefits" was unveiled at the ongoing technology event CES 2019 in Las Vegas. The technology is aimed to generate alerts such as about drowsiness, unfastened seat belts or wallets left in the backseat. In-car sensor technology is deemed critical to the full deployment of self-driving cars, reports said.
Do not threaten us or we will bury you, Shiv Sena tells BJP	Days after BJP President Amit Shah said the party will defeat its former allies if a pre-poll alliance does not materialise, Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam said, "Don't come to Maharashtra and threaten us or we will bury you." Citing the 2014 Maharashtra Assembly election results, Kadam added, "Don't forget that we won 63 seats despite the (Modi) wave."
Can pass anything with majority: Cong on citizenship bill	Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Tuesday criticised the central government over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, saying, "When you have a brute majority, you can pass anything." He added that there should be a uniform law for people seeking citizenship of India. The bill seeks to grant citizenship to certain minority community refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
Dating app TrulyMadly turns profitable in FY18: Report	Delhi-based dating app TrulyMadly has reportedly turned a profit of â¹2.3 lakh in the financial year 2018 after posting a â¹13-lakh loss in the previous year. The six-year-old startup posted a nearly 50% fall in revenue at â¹3.61 crore this fiscal as compared to â¹7.21 crore in the last. It reduced expenditure by 51.6% to â¹3.59 crore, the report added.
PM Modi launches road, sewerage projects in Maharashtra	Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched road and underground sewerage system projects developed at an investment of â¹1,100 crore in Maharashtra. PM also laid the foundation stone for a â¹1,811 crore housing project of 30,000 units under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The housing project will benefit the homeless poor like rag pickers, rickshaw pullers, textile and beedi workers.
Fire breaks out at under-construction Maharashtra hospital	A major fire broke out at an under-construction hospital on Kingsway Road in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Wednesday. The fire broke out due to a short circuit in the building, according to the reports. Ten fire tenders were present at the spot and the blaze has been brought under control. At least seven people were injured in the fire incident.
Some US officials are 'first-class idiots': Iran Supreme Leader	Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday called some US officials "first-class idiots". "Some US officials pretend that they are mad. Of course, I don't agree with that, but they are first-class idiots," he said. He added, "A US official recently said Iran should learn human rights observation from Saudi Arabia! What can we call him but a clown?"
Taliban cancels peace talks with US over 'agenda disagreement'	The Afghan Taliban militant group has cancelled peace talks with the US in Qatar this week due to an "agenda disagreement". The Taliban refused to allow Afghan officials to join the talks which is aimed at ending the war in Afghanistan. Both the US and the Taliban also disagreed over declaring a ceasefire in Afghanistan in 2019, according to reports.
Oldest person in US dies aged 114	Lessie Brown, a 114-year-old Ohio woman who was believed to be the oldest person in the US, passed away on Tuesday, her grandson said. Brown became the oldest person in the US following the death of 114-year-old Delphine Gibson on May 9, 2018. It was not clear who is now the oldest American.
Banks propose $900 mn revival plan for Jet Airways: Reports	Jet Airways' lenders, led by State Bank of India, have reportedly proposed a $900-million turnaround plan for the cash-strapped airline. Chairman Naresh Goyal and second-largest shareholder Etihad may infuse a total of $450 million, while lenders will restructure another $450 million of its debt, reports added. The revival plan may reduce Goyal's stake in the airline to below 51%.
BCCI gives 24hrs to Pandya, KL Rahul to explain remarks on talk show	The Committee of Administrators that runs the BCCI on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, seeking an explanation within 24 hours for their remarks on women on 'Koffee With Karan'. This comes after Pandya apologised for his comments. Earlier, a senior BCCI official reportedly said the apology doesn't "bring the issue to closure."
All okay, God is great: Hrithik's dad after throat cancer surgery	Hrithik Roshan's father Rakesh Roshan, who underwent surgery for early-stage throat cancer on Tuesday, said after his surgery, "I am feeling all right, thank you. Surgery is done and all is okay." "God is great. I am going to be back home on Friday or Saturday," he added. On Tuesday, Hrithik had revealed about the diagnosis on Instagram.
CBI chief Alok Verma resumes work after 77-day leave	CBI chief Alok Verma on Wednesday resumed work, 77 days after he was sent on a leave by the Centre through a late-night order. The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the government-directed leave and reinstated Verma as CBI Director. However, it restrained him from taking major policy decisions till the conclusion of the probe into corruption charges against him.
Rishabh Pant dances to Bharat Army's 'babysit' song dedicated to him	Bharat Army, the official Indian cricket supporters' group, shared a video on Twitter of India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant dancing to a song dedicated to him. In the video, Pant can be seen gesturing cradling a baby and doing bhangra steps. "He'll hit you for a six, he'll babysit your kids, We've got Rishabh Pant," part of the lyrics read.
6 Indians fined for illegal betting in Bangladesh Premier League	As many as six Indians have been penalised for illegal betting through their mobile phones at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in the Bangladesh Premier League 2019. Out of the six, five were fined over â¹3,300 each on Tuesday and were also expelled from the stadium. A total of 20 people have been punished for betting in the tournament so far.
That's not true: Alexa interrupts Qualcomm presentation at tech event	Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa interrupted Qualcomm executive Nakul Duggal's presentation at the ongoing technology event CES 2019 in Las Vegas by saying, "No, that's not true." The Qualcomm executive was giving a live demo on how Alexa works with automobiles and suggests local restaurants while driving. Alexa also refused to answer queries and was asked several times for responses.
BJD won't be part of Mahagathabandhan: Odisha CM Patnaik	Odisha CM and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced that his party will not be part of the 'Mahagathabandhan', adding, "The party will continue to remain equidistant from both BJP and Congress." Earlier when asked whether he will join the Grand Alliance, Patnaik had said, "We will take some time and think it over."
â¹100 crore tax notice to Sonia, Rahul over National Herald: Report	The Income Tax Department has reportedly slapped a tax notice of â¹100 crore on Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over undeclared incomes relating to the National Herald case. The report mentioned Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi had "escaped" incomes of â¹155.41 crore and â¹154.96 crore respectively in the year 2011-12 when Rahul declared income worth â¹68.12 lakh.
Man drives truck on fire to isolated place to avoid risk to others	A coal-laden truck in Rajasthan's Bali caught fire, following which the truck driver drove the vehicle to an isolated location to avoid danger to others and jumped out of the truck. Reportedly, the driver was initially unaware of the fire and was alerted by the commuters. Police and fire tenders arrived at the spot and doused the fire.
Protestor dies in Karnataka during strike by trade unions	A 57-year-old accredited social health activist (ASHA) died on Tuesday in Karnataka's Uttar Kannada district while taking part in the two-day strike called by trade unions across the country. The deceased, identified as Shantavva, had vomited when a memorandum was being submitted to the tehsildar, police said. She was rushed to the hospital but she passed away, police added.
Indian consulate in Australia evacuated over suspicious package	The Indian consulate in Australia was briefly evacuated on Wednesday morning after a suspicious package was found there. Similar packages were also delivered at consulates of at least 10 countries, including that of the US, UK and Pakistan, in Australia. "The packages are being nexamined by attending emergency services," the Australian Federal Police tweeted.
Fitness trainer in J&K hospitalised over addiction to PUBG	A fitness trainer in Jammu and Kashmir has been hospitalised over his addiction to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), an online multiplayer battle royale game. The trainer, who started playing the game ten days ago, reportedly started hitting himself after completing one of the rounds. "Patient is unstable at the moment and has partially lost his mental balance," the doctor said.
Man dies on flight, passengers grounded for 2 hours with dead body	Passengers on an Air New Zealand Hong Kong-Auckland flight were left grounded with a dead body for two hours after a man died mid flight. The plane made an emergency landing in Cairns and was kept on tarmac for two hours before the deceased could be successfully removed. The delay happened as there was no ground crew available to assist.
Saudi girl seeking asylum given refugee status by UN	Saudi Arabia's 18-year-old Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun who pleaded for asylum has been found to be a legitimate refugee by the United Nations (UN), the Australian government said. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has referred her case to Australia for resettlement. Rahaf claims her family will kill her upon return to Saudi Arabia because she has renounced Islam.
Indian oil companies start paying Iran for oil in rupees	Indian refiners have started paying Iran for oil in rupees, state-run UCO Bank's executive director Charan Singh said on Tuesday. He added that the companies will be making deposits into the accounts of nine Iranian banks held with UCO. The US gave a six-month waiver to eight countries, including India, allowing them to import a limited quantity of Iranian oil.
WhatsApp may introduce fingerprint verification for Android	Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on fingerprint authentication for chats on Android after reports claimed it was also working on Touch ID and Face ID-based authentication for iOS. If WhatsApp is unable to detect the fingerprint, then the phone's credentials can be used, reports said. The app update will also reportedly include a preview feature for audio files.
AT&T updates 4G logo with '5G E', criticised for misleading	US-based telco AT&T received criticism from its rivals for misleading users after it labelled a faster 4G network logo as '5G E'. Responding to it, telco Verizon said wireless industry must resist the potential to "over-hype and under-deliver" on 5G. "Weâre laying the 5G network foundation with 5G E...We can enable faster speeds...upgrade to 5G when itâs ready," AT&T stated.
Cong made fake promises during polls for votes: Raman Singh	Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Tuesday took a dig at the Congress party saying the party has made fake promises during elections, only to win votes. He added widow pension or unemployment allowance and other such promises were only a "conspiracy of getting votes". He said the Congress has made "tall promises" and left all of them aside.
Give answers before seeking them: VK Singh to Cong on Rafale	Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh on Wednesday accused Congress of spreading "misinformation" about the Rafale deal. He said Congress should explain why the deal was dropped when it was in power, adding, "Before they seek answers, they must first give answers to the nation." He added, "They are not seeking the truth. They know the truth."
Ola may invest in or acquire e-pharmacy startup Myra: Report	Bengaluru-based ride-hailing major Ola is reportedly in talks to invest in or even acquire Bengaluru-based e-pharmacy startup Myra Medicines. The deal is driven by common investor Matrix Partners and is expected to be closed by the end of this month, the report said. Founded in 2014, Myra currently offers medicine delivery services in Bengaluru and Mumbai.
Lucknow's 'Andhe Ki Chowki', 'Langda Phatak' to be renamed	Lucknow Mayor Sanyukta Bhatia has said that places addressed as 'Andhe Ki Chowki' and 'Langda Phatak' will be renamed after martyrs. She added, "It is wrong. Earlier such names were in use but now our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given us the word 'Divyang' for the differently abled people."
7 parties seek registration from Election Commission	Seven political parties sought registration from the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The parties include the Bhartiya Vikash Dal United, Loktantrik Jan Swaraj Party, Sakala Janula Party and National Awami United Party. Notably, as many as 22 political parties were registered by the Election Commission in November 2018.
Whole opposition watched how we shook PM's BJP: Pilot	Addressing a rally in Jaipur ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot said, "The whole opposition is watching how we have shaken (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi's BJP." He added, "Thanks to (Congress President) Rahul Gandhi, Congress governments in three states waived farm loans after coming to power."
Two men try to sell pangolin worth â¹40 lakh, held in Thane	Thane Crime Branch Unit arrested two persons and seized a pangolin worth â¹40 lakh in the international market from their possession. The police said, "We caught them while they were dealing with a client," and added that the accused had kept the pangolin in a plastic bag. A case has been registered under sections of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
Cabinet approves ST status for 6 communities in Assam	The Union Cabinet has approved Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six communities in Assam, including the Moran and Matak communities. Home Minister Rajnath Singh said a bill in this regard will be introduced in the Parliament in the near future. He added, "Full safeguards will be provided to protect the interests, rights and privileges of existing Scheduled Tribes of Assam."
Assets worth â¹6,000cr detected under foreign black money law	Undisclosed assets worth â¹6,000 crore have been detected under the foreign black money law enacted in 2015, the government said. A one-time compliance opportunity was provided to those with foreign assets which have previously not been disclosed. In this compliance window, which closed on September 30, 2015, 648 declarations involving undisclosed foreign assets worth over â¹4,100 crore were made.
UpGrad & IIIT B's Data Science program sees 90% rise in enrolment	UpGrad and IIIT-Bangalore's PG program in Data Science, ranked among the top 5 by AIM, has seen a 90% increase in enrolments from 2017 to 2018. Their 360-degree career support and 1-1 mentoring have helped learners achieve up to 200% salary hike. UpGrad's alumni consist of professionals from Amazon, Mindtree, KPMG and more.
Rakesh better now after surgery for throat cancer: Brother Rajesh	Speaking about filmmaker Rakesh Roshan's health status, who underwent surgery for throat cancer on Tuesday, his brother Rajesh Roshan said, "He's better now and recovering well." "We were all very tense...and the entire family was in the hospital with him. God willing, he will be up in the next three days and should be discharged from the hospital," Rajesh added.
Rakesh Roshan is a fighter: PM to Hrithik on dad's cancer diagnosis	After actor Hrithik Roshan revealed that his father Rakesh Roshan has been diagnosed with throat cancer, PM Narendra Modi tweeted, "Dear Hrithik, praying for the good health of Shri Rakesh Roshan Ji." "He is a fighter and I am sure he will face this challenge with utmost courage," he added and tagged Rakesh Roshan.
Thought it was prank: Deepika on featuring in highest-earning list	Actress Deepika Padukone, while speaking on featuring in top 5 in Forbes' 2018 list of highest-earning Indian celebrities, said when she received the email informing her about the same, she thought it was a prank. "Breaking into top 5 is something...I am very proud [of]," she said. Deepika was the first woman to enter top 5 in the list.
Possibility that Vinta accused Alok of rape for own benefit: Court	A Mumbai sessions court has said actor Alok Nath may have been falsely implicated in a rape case by writer-director Vinta Nanda and she may have delayed filing a complaint for "her own benefit". The judge noted Nanda "remember(ed) the entire incident but she did not remember the date and month of incident." Nath was granted anticipatory bail on Saturday.
Got carried away: Pandya apologises for remarks on Koffee with Karan	After Hardik Pandya was criticised for his "misogynistic" comments on 'Koffee With Karan', the all-rounder issued an apology, saying he got a "bit carried away" with the show's nature. "In no way did I mean to disrespect or hurt anyone's sentiments," he wrote. In one instance, Pandya said his parents were proud of him for having "scene" with multiple girls.
Wonder if Pant's free for babysitting: Paine's wife while unpacking	Australia Test captain Tim Paine's wife Bonnie shared a video of herself on Instagram carrying her baby while unpacking at her home. "Trying to unpack with a needy baby. Wonder if Rishabh Pant is free for a babysitting gig today," she jokingly wrote. Earlier, Bonnie shared a picture of Pant carrying one of her babies with the caption, "Best babysitter".
Lankan bowler takes all 10 wickets in innings, gives just 37 runs	Sri Lankan spinner Malinda Pushpakumara took all 10 wickets in an innings while playing for Colombo Cricket Club against Saracens Sports Club on Sunday. Pushpakumara registered figures of 18.4-5-37-10 to dismiss Saracens Sports Club for just 113 runs in second innings as Colombo won by 235 runs. The 31-year-old became the first player since 2009 to take a first-class ten-for.
Pak batsman claims being under spell of black magic during SA tour	Pakistan batsman Haris Sohail has claimed he was forced to leave Pakistan's tour of South Africa after the first Test because he was under the spell of black magic. Earlier, it was reported that he was released to return to Pakistan due to knee injury. On returning to Pakistan, instead of joining rehabilitation camp, he went to his hometown Sialkot.
Cong appoints Apsara Reddy as 1st transgender office-bearer	The Congress on Tuesday appointed transgender activist Apsara Reddy as a National General Secretary of its women's wing, the Mahila Congress, making her the first transgender office-bearer in the party. "I will work... towards women's economic empowerment, fighting against social injustices... and help contribute to the Congress party's manifesto with women-centric policies," Reddy said.
Tamil Nadu announces creation of 33rd district Kallakurichi	Tamil Nadu CM EK Palaniswami on Tuesday announced in the state Assembly the creation of the 33rd district named Kallakurichi, which will be carved out by bifurcating Viluppuram. The district will have four Assembly constituencies and one parliamentary constituency, Palaniswami added. Notably, late CM J Jayalalithaa had promised to make Kallakkurichi a district in her 2016 election campaign.
Tamil Nadu District Collector enrols daughter at anganwadi	Shilpa Prabhakar Satish, District Collector at Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli, has enrolled her daughter at an anganwadi, a government-run child care centre for the poor. "I want my daughter to mingle with people from all sections of society," she said. Adding that her daughter's Tamil has improved since she joined the anganwadi, Satish said, "The centre is...equipped with all facilities."
Indian-origin cop jailed for forging molestation victim's statement	A 38-year-old Indian-origin policewoman in Singapore has been suspended and jailed for five months for forging an alleged molestation victim's statement. Senior Staff Sergeant Kalaivani Kalimuthu had forged the victim's signature to "quickly" complete the investigation. However, when the case was reassigned to another investigating officer, the woman denied having given any such statement.

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