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Cheteshwar Pujara is a living Buddha: Team India chief selector | Talking about Team India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara's performances in the recently concluded Test series against Australia, chief selector MSK Prasad said that Pujara is actually a living Buddha. "The moment he gets to the crease, he goes into a trance, a meditation mode. The hours and hours of time he has spent in domestic cricket has fructified," Prasad added. |
IPL 2019 to take place entirely in India despite elections: BCCI | The 2019 edition of the Indian Premier League will take place entirely in India despite the upcoming general elections which are expected to take place in April-May, according to the BCCI. "It is proposed that the VIVO IPL 2019 will commence on March 23, 2019. The detailed schedule will be finalised in consultation with the appropriate authorities," the BCCI added. |
36-yr-old man fakes own abduction 'for fun', found sleeping at home | A 36-year-old man in Mumbai was arrested by the police for making a fake call about his own kidnapping last week. After he made the abduction call, the police started interrogating people to find him, following which they came to his house for more information and found him sleeping. He told the police he made the call just for fun. |
Nuclear-armed India and Pak at war is like suicide: Pak PM | Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that a war between two nuclear-armed countries like India and Pakistan is like "suicide". He added that not even a Cold War between India and Pakistan is in the interest of both the countries. The only way to resolve issues between the two nations is through bilateral talks, he further said. |
Teen jailed for killing man who paid to have sex with her to be freed | A US woman serving life sentence for killing a man, who bought her for sex when she was 16 years old, has been granted clemency and will be released after serving 15 years in prison. Cyntoia Brown's sentence was commuted because of her exemplary behaviour while in prison. Celebrities including Kim Kardashian had taken up Brown's cause on social media. |
Nandan Nilekani to lead RBI's new panel on digital payments | The RBI has formed a committee on "deepening of digital payments" under the Chairmanship of Infosys Co-founder Nandan Nilekani. The committee will suggest measures to strengthen the security of digital payments and assess current levels of digital payments in financial inclusion, among others. The five-member panel will submit its report within 90 days from the date of its first meeting. |
Ali Fazal to feature in Hollywood film on Iraq war | Actor Ali Fazal will be seen in an upcoming Hollywood biopic, the actor's spokesperson revealed. "The project will take off in 2019 and will have the story set against the backdrop of the Iraqi war," his spokesperson added. The actor previously featured in the Hollywood film 'Furious 7', as well as in the British film 'Victoria and Abdul'. |
Proud to direct film on PM: Director Omung on PM Modi biopic | While speaking about his upcoming film, based on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, director Omung Kumar said he is proud to direct the project. "To direct a biopic of a man...who's one of the most prolific leaders in the history of India is a huge responsibility," Omung added. Actor Vivek Oberoi plays PM Narendra Modi in the film. |
Mithun recovering amid treatment in US hospital: Reports | Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, who is currently undergoing treatment for his chronic backache in a hospital in Los Angeles, has started recovering and is expected to return to India soon, reports suggested. The actor had reportedly suffered his first backache in 2009 when he was doing a stunt for his film 'Lucky' for which he had undergone treatment in 2016. |
I might fall, but will never stop trying: Vicky Kaushal | Vicky Kaushal has said his "only attempt" is to keep "surprising" the audience, adding, "I might fall, might get up, then again fall and rise and this will continue to happen. But I will never stop trying." Vicky further said that he has learnt a lot as an actor and wants to be honest to a character that he plays. |
Kohli surprised at criticism aimed at pacer Mitchell Starc | Indian captain Virat Kohli said that he is surprised by the magnitude of criticism being aimed at Australian pacer Mitchell Starc. Kohli, who called Starc a 'very skilful bowler', said, "If he is your best bowler, you give him space to work things out and not mount more pressure on him." Starc ended the Australia-India Test series with 13 wickets. |
Bumrah rested for Ind-Aus ODI series and New Zealand tour | Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the upcoming ODI series against Australia and the Indian team's tour of New Zealand. Mohammed Siraj has been called up to replace Bumrah in the team for the Australia and New Zealand tour, while Siddarth Kaul will be a part of the side for the T20I series against the Kiwis. |
Smith, Warner return no cure-all for Australia: Ex-Eng captain | Former England captain Michael Vaughan has said that the return of Steve Smith and David Warner from their suspensions won't solve the problems being faced by the Australian cricket team. "I cannot see Australia beating England this summer unless they assess themselves brutally," Vaughan said about the upcoming Ashes series between the sides. |
Centre must now stop misusing CBI for political ends: Mufti | Following the SC verdict on the CBI case, former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti tweeted, "Time for the Central government to stop misusing...NIA and CBI for political vendetta." The verdict "reinstates belief in independent institutions of our democracy that are its pillars", she added. The apex court on Tuesday overturned Centre's decision and reinstated Alok Verma as CBI director. |
US firm makes smart bra that can determine user's bra size | US company Chico's FAS' Soma brand showed a smart bra that can determine its user's "accurate" bra size at the ongoing technology event CES 2019 in Las Vegas. The bra, which is equipped with a measurement sensor and Bluetooth, captures key body measurements when slipped on by a user. It then sends the "accurate" bra size to a connected app. |
Why can't you live in pvt accommodation: HC to ex Bihar CMs | The Patna High Court on Tuesday asked Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and his predecessors why they can't live in private accommodation despite being provided high-security. The court asked them to file a response on the allotment of government bungalows for life and why it shouldn't be cancelled. The response needs to be filed within four weeks. |
Vikram Misri takes charge as India's new envoy to China | India's new ambassador to China Vikram Misri took charge of the post on Monday. A 1989-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, Misri replaced Gautam Bambawale, who had retired in November. Misri has previously served as the Indian envoy to Myanmar, as well as in various capacities at the headquarters of the Ministry of External Affairs and Prime Minister's Office. |
Women representation in CRPF, CISF to be made 15%: Rijiju | Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that women representation in the CRPF and CISF will be made 15%. He added that it will be increased to 5% in Border Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, and Sashastra Seema Bal. He further said that directions were issued to all paramilitary forces to bring the percentage of women to 5%.n |
2 Hyd men arrested for trying to sell snakes on social media | Hyderabad's Anti-Poaching Squad has arrested two men for allegedly trying to sell two snakes through social media platforms. A python and a bronze-back snake were recovered from one of the accused, Sharan Moses' residence in Medchal district. Moses' friend V Praveen, who had uploaded a picture with the python around his neck, has also been arrested. |
23 killed in ISIS attack on US-backed Kurdish militia in Syria | At least 23 members of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces were killed in an attack by the Islamic State in eastern Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. The Kurdish militia, who played a key role in the fight against ISIS, have sought support from France following US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw American troops from Syria. |
Infosys sees third top-level executive exit in four months | Infosys' Global Head of Energy, Utilities, Resources & Services segment, Sudip Singh, has resigned after nearly two decades at the IT services firm. Singh was managing a portfolio of around $1.5 billion under his vertical. This comes after the firm's Global Head of Consulting Ken Toombs and CFO MD Ranganath quit in October and November respectively, last year. |
ChrysCapital raises over $850mn for 8th private equity fund | India's private equity firm ChrysCapital has completed the fundraising for its eighth private equity fund. The exact amount raised was not disclosed, however, the firm revealed the funding was significantly oversubscribed past the hard cap of $850 million in just four months. Several new investors took part in the funding including sovereign wealth funds, public pension funds among others. |
30-yr-old woman falls off Delhi flyover after being hit by car, dies | A 30-year-old woman died and her husband was injured after falling off Delhi's Barapula Flyover after their bike was hit by a car. The woman, found lying in a drain under the flyover, was immediately rushed to the hospital where she was declared brought dead. The car that hit them was being driven by a 68-year-old retired Air Force officer. |
Pant achieves highest-ever Test batting rating for an India keeper | Rishabh Pant has achieved the highest-ever Test batting rating for an India wicketkeeper, taking his aggregate of rating points to 673. The 21-year-old, who scored 350 runs in the recently concluded Test series in Australia, overtook former India captain MS Dhoni, who held the previous record with 662 points. Pant also jumped 21 spots to become the 17th-ranked Test batsman. |
Pak PM Imran Khan congratulates Virat Kohli for record series win | Pakistan Prime Minister and 1992 World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan congratulated Team India captain Virat Kohli for 2-1 Test series victory against Australia. "Congratulations to Virat Kohli and the Indian cricket team for the first ever win by a subcontinent team in a Test series in Australia," he tweeted. Notably, the series was 31st for an Asian team in Australia. |
Humanoid robot 'hit' by Tesla car ahead of CES tech event | A humanoid robot was allegedly hit by a Tesla car ahead of CES 2019 on Sunday. "Look @elonmusk at a Tesla Model S hitting and killing a guiltless robot in Vegas. Your car was under a full self-driving mode," its owner Promobot tweeted. However, the robot's placement on the street was called a PR stunt by several social media users. |
After defeat in recent polls BJP remembered to give quota: Omar | Taking a dig at BJP over introduction of reservation for economically backward section bill, former J&K CM Omar Abdullah said, "Only after defeat in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan...[BJP] remembered to give reservation after 4.5 years." "They actually don't intend to give reservation. If it doesn't get passed in Parliament they'll say, 'we tried, but Parliament didn't pass it'," he added. |
Food startup InnerChef raises â¹45 cr in pre-Series B funding | Gurugram-based food startup InnerChef has raised $6.5 million (about â¹45 crore) in a pre-Series B funding round from investors including billionaire Masayoshi Son's brother Taizo Son-owned Mistletoe. Das Capital, Saha Capital, M&S Partners and Brand Capital also participated in the round. Founded in 2015, InnerChef offers ready-to-eat meals, healthy eats and desserts to users. |
2 sisters jump into crocodile-infested river to save 10 people | Two sisters, Sasmita Giri and Purnima Giri, jumped in crocodile-infested Mahanadi river in Odisha after they saw a boat capsizing and saved 10 people from drowning on January 2. The girls said they were disappointed over not being able to save all of the passengers. CM Naveen Patnaik lauded the girls, saying, "They are the real heroes of Odisha." |
PM Modi, Trump discuss trade deficit, Afghanistan over phone | PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed prospects on how to reduce the US trade deficit with India and increase cooperation in Afghanistan, during a phone call, the White House said. Exchanging New Year greetings, the two leaders appreciated recent developments like the 2+2 talks and agreed to strengthen bilateral relations in 2019, India said. |
Man kills wife's brother to get her sympathy votes in poll | Punjab Police has arrested a 47-year-old man for allegedly killing his wife's brother to garner her sympathy votes as she stood for the sarpanch post in panchayat elections. Jasmer Singh allegedly also wanted to take revenge for his brother's death, who was killed in a 1991 police encounter. He suspected the deceased had tipped off the police about his brother. |
Balanced decision: Jaitley on SC order to reinstate Alok Verma | Calling the Supreme Court's order on the reinstatement of CBI Director Alok Verma a "balanced decision", Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government is not against any individual. "The SC has upheld CBI's dignity, honour, and independence," added Jaitley. He also defended the government's decision to send Verma on forced leave, saying it was in "larger interest" of the CBI. |
Australia beaches shut after 3,600 people stung by jellyfish | Several Australian beaches were shut after nearly 3,600 people were stung by bluebottle jellyfish over the weekend. "Due to the northeasterly winds, we will continue to see bluebottles hanging around. If stung, ensure you see a lifeguard to be treated with ice or hot water," a rescue organisation said. A sting from bluebottle jellyfish can be painful, but not life-threatening. |
Saudi girl seeking asylum placed under care of UN refugee agency | Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, the 18-year-old Saudi girl who pleaded for asylum after barricading herself in a Bangkok airport hotel room, left the airport under the care of UN refugee agency (UNHCR), Thai officials said. The UNHCR said her asylum claim would take "several days" to be assessed. She fled her family in Kuwait, accusing them of physical and emotional abuse. |
Supreme Court rules Monsanto can own patents on GM cotton in India | The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that US seed maker Monsanto can claim patents on its Genetically Modified (GM) cotton seeds in India. This overturns a Delhi High Court ruling, which had held that seeds and plants cannot be patented under Indian laws. The Delhi High Court will now decide if Indian companies infringed Monsanto's patent on Bt cotton seeds. |
Bandhan Bank to buy HDFC's Gruh Finance in â¹81,000 cr deal | Bandhan Bank on Monday announced it will acquire Gruh Finance, majority owned by HDFC, in an all-stock deal worth over â¹81,000 crore. The deal will help Bandhan Bank's promoter to reduce its stake in the lender to 60.2%. The RBI has restricted Bandhan Bank from opening new branches without its approval for not bringing down promoter shareholding to 40%. |
Not right to say India not worth living in: Rawal on Shah's remark | Reacting to Naseeruddin Shah's statement that he fears for his children's safety in India, Paresh Rawal said, "It's not right to say India's not worth living in. I don't agree." "Incidents keep happening, but it's not right to generalise it," Paresh added. Referringâ to Bulandshahr violence, Shah had said a cow's death is more significant than that of a policeman. |
Aus series win will add a new dimension to Indian team: Laxman | Speaking about India's recent Test series win in Australia, VVS Laxman said, "This series victory will add a new dimension to Indian cricket. It will, I am certain, inspire young cricketers." "It was my dream to be part of a winning side in Australia. I am delighted that I can live out my dream through... this team," Laxman added. |
Law catches up in the end: Surjewala on SC reinstating Verma | Following the Supreme Court's verdict reinstating Alok Verma as the CBI Director, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala tweeted, "Law catches up in the end". "PM Narendra Modi has now become first PM to have his illegal orders set aside by the SC," Surjewala said. "Modiji please remember, governments have come and gone but...integrity of our institutions have survived," he added. |
Ashwin's away record has been shaky: Harbhajan Singh | Speaking about spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, spinner Harbhajan Singh said, "[H]is away record has been shaky and he has struggled." "The best I have seen R Ashwin bowl was in the first Test in England. After that, he lost his edge," Harbhajan added. The 38-year-old spinner praised Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja and their contributions in the recently-concluded India-Australia Test series. |
Premier League leaders Liverpool crash out of FA Cup | English Premier League leaders Liverpool crashed out of the FA Cup after Wolves beat them 2-1 on Monday. Liverpool began the match with Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane on the bench, opting to play Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi in attack. Monday's loss was the first time Liverpool have suffered back-to-back defeats this season. |
Android lock code can be bypassed through Skype call: Report | An Android version of Microsoft's video calling platform Skype bypassed the phone's lock code and provided access to several apps, as per a report. Photos, messages and contacts were found to be accessible and the smartphone's browser window could also be launched. The issue has reportedly been fixed now, however, Microsoft has not responded to the issue. |
Bengaluru airport gets women-only taxi service | The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation and Bengaluru International Airport on Monday launched a women-only taxi service called 'Go Pink Cabs' on a trial basis. The airport stated, "The women drivers will be fluent in multiple languages, well-versed with local areas and trained in self-defence tactics." The taxis are equipped with safety features like an SOS switch and GPS tracking. |
PM Modi is frustrated, jealous of Andhra Pradesh: CM Naidu | After Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu "backstabbed" his father-in-law and TDP founder NT Rama Rao to stay in power, Naidu responded, "Andhra Pradesh is ahead (of other states) in all fields...Prime Minister has become jealous and is adopting a vengeful attitude." Claiming he's being targeted out of "frustration", Naidu added, "Modi has shunned decency." |
NASA planet-hunting telescope makes 3rd discovery in 3 months | NASAâs Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has found the third confirmed exoplanet HD 21749b in its first three months of observations. "It could be a water planet or have some other type of substantial atmosphere," NASA said. The planet is about three times Earth's size and 23 times its mass and has a surface temperature of around 150°C, NASA added. |
No one can save PM Modi from Rafale probe: Rahul Gandhi | Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said no one can save Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Rafale investigation. He added the entire nation will know "without a shadow of doubt" that he has taken â¹30,000 crore of people's money and given it to his "friend" Anil Ambani. Rahul's comment came on the day the SC reinstated CBI Director Alok Verma. |
Jewellery worth â¹98L stolen from Kalyan Jewellers' vehicle | A gang robbed gold and silver jewellery worth over â¹98 lakh from a vehicle owned by Kalyan Jewellers in KG Chavadi, Tamil Nadu on Monday, said the company. The robbers allegedly surrounded the vehicle at a petrol pump, forcibly evicted its drivers and drove away with it. Kalyan Jewellers said they are lodging a claim with the insurance company. |
25L Mumbai commuters to be affected as BEST staff on strike | Around 25 lakh commuters in Mumbai are likely to be affected as employees of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport went on an indefinite strike on Monday night. Their demands include merging BEST's budget with that of BMC, resuming appointments, more wages and resolving the concern of employee housing. Around 3,000 buses were off the roads as part of the strike.n |
11-hr bandh begins in northeast against citizenship bill | An 11-hour bandh called by student organisations and indigenous groups across northeast began on Tuesday at 5 am, in protest against Centre's decision to table Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Parliament. Shops and financial institutions were shut while private offices and educational institutions were closed. Tyres were burnt on roads at various places in Assam to prevent movement of vehicles. |
Hrithik reveals father Rakesh Roshan diagnosed with throat cancer | Hrithik Roshan has revealed his father, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan was diagnosed with early stage throat cancer a few weeks ago. Sharing a picture with Rakesh from the gym, Hrithik wrote, "He is probably the strongest man I know...He is in full spirits today as he proceeds to battle." He further revealed Rakesh is set to undergo surgery on Tuesday. |
Alok Verma gets back charge of CBI as SC overturns govt's decision | The Supreme Court has overturned the Centre's decision to send CBI Director Alok Verma on indefinite leave, giving him back the charge of the investigation agency. Verma was asked to proceed on leave following his fallout with CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana. The judgement was pronounced on two petitions, one filed by Verma and the other by an NGO. |
Why always sell India's poverty, monkeys, elephants at Oscars? Kher | Justifying his earlier statement that his film 'The Accidental Prime Minister' should be nominated for Oscars, Anupam Kher said, "For how long can we keep selling the poverty of India...the elephants [and] monkeys in India?" "It's a movie which talks about modern Indian politics, made with amazing amount of brilliance...We should send this kind of movie for Oscars," he added. |
Nobody will even dare to forget Pujara's 3 match-winning tons: Rohit | Rohit Sharma took to Twitter to praise Cheteshwar Pujara for his three match-winning hundreds in the Test series against Australia. "Often his performances go unnoticed but my man Puji...nobody will even dare to forget this one from you," wrote Rohit. Pujara was named Man of the Series for scoring 521 runs which helped India win maiden Test series in Australia. |
Batting is like meditation: Pujara after batting for 1867 min vs Aus | Cheteshwar Pujara, who scored 521 runs in the recently concluded Australia-India Test series, has said batting is like meditation for him. "I try and keep my mind blank...If you have any thoughts in the middle then you canât concentrate for long periods," added Pujara, who batted for 1,867 minutes in the series. Pujara won the Man of the Series award. |
SC bars CBI Director Alok Verma from taking major policy decisions | The Supreme Court while reinstating Alok Verma as the CBI Director today said that he cannot take major decisions till the Selection Committee, comprising the CJI, PM and Leader of Opposition, decides if any action must be taken against him. The SC added that the government should have referred to the Selection Committee to initiate Verma's removal. |
Female MMA fighter beats thief who tried to rob her using fake gun | Female mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Polyana Viana left a robber bruised and bloodied after he tried to rob her using a cardboard gun. Viana was waiting for a cab in Brazil, when the thief ordered her to hand over her phone, warning he was armed. The 26-year-old kicked and punched him before putting him in a martial arts chokehold. |
SC reinstating CBI chief direct indictment of PM Modi: Kejriwal | Following the SC verdict on the CBI case, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, "SC reinstating CBI Director Alok Verma is a direct indictment of PM Narendra Modi." Adding that the Modi government has ruined all institutions and democracy in India, Kejriwal said, "Wasn't Verma illegally removed at midnight to stall the probe in Rafale scam which directly leads to PM?" |
Women constitute 13% of IAF workforce, 3.8% of Army: Govt | Women constitute 13% of the IAF's workforce, the highest among the three armed services, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Women comprise 3.80% of the Army's workforce and 6% of the Navy's personnel. Further, they make up 21.63% and 20.75% of the staff in medical and dental services respectively of the armed forces. |
Former BJP MLA shot dead onboard train in Gujarat | Former BJP MLA Jayantilal Bhanusali has been shot dead by unidentified assailants while he was onboard an Ahmedabad-bound train. He was shot multiple times and the police also recovered his personal revolver from the spot, reports said. Last year, Bhanusali had resigned as Gujarat BJP Vice-President after a Surat-based woman accused him of rape and sexual harassment. |
SC refuses to stay NGT order to reopen Sterlite plant in TN | The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay an order by the National Green Tribunal to reopen the Sterlite copper plant in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi. A plea against the NGT order was filed by the state government, which had earlier shut the plant over alleged pollution. At least 13 people were killed in police firing during protests against the plant. |
Kim Jong-un visits China after warning US of alternate path | North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is visiting China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, only days after warning he may take an alternative path if the US doesn't ease sanctions and pressure on his country. Kim held three summits last year with Xi before and after summits with US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in. |
India-born Gita Gopinath joins IMF as 1st woman Chief Economist | India-born Harvard University professor Gita Gopinath has joined International Monetary Fund as its first woman Chief Economist. The 47-year-old, succeeds Maurice Obstfeld, who retired on December 31. Gopinath received her PhD in Economics from Princeton University in 2001 after earning a BA from Lady Shri Ram College, and MA degrees from Delhi School of Economics and University of Washington. |
'The Accidental...' maker's firm faces UK tax fraud charge: Report | 'The Accidental Prime Minister' director Vijay Ratnakar Gutte's firm VRG Digital Corporation has been found to be indulging in "circuitous transactions" with a few firms to "defraud" the British Film Institute, as per reports. "The company, already facing charges of violating India's tax laws, has also claimed tax rebates in the United Kingdom," the report stated. |
My film's like my daughter, I spend on it like her wedding: SRK | Shah Rukh Khan, while talking about producing his films, said, "I believe every film I do is like my daughter. People spend lavishly on their daughter's wedding, so why can't I spend on my film?" "As a producer, if I'd like to do as much as possible, there's no one really to stop us from making key decisions," he added. |
If there is a need to go bald for a film, I will: Ayushmann | Ayushmann Khurrana has said that if there is a need to go bald for a film, he will go for it. He added, "Physical transformation is imperative for any character that you play on screen. On my part, there will be no hiccups." Ayushmann will be seen as a "prematurely balding guy" in his upcoming film 'Bala' with Bhumi Pednekar. |
Prateik Babbar to marry fiancée Sanya Sagar on Jan 22: Report | Prateik Babbar will get married to his fiancée Sanya Sagar on January 22 and 23 in Lucknow, as per reports. Last year, he got engaged to Sanya on January 22. The wedding will reportedly be followed by a reception in Mumbai. The couple has known each other for over eight years. |
Democracy will fight back: Cong on Alok Verma's reinstatement | After Supreme Court overturned the Centre's decision to send CBI Director Alok Verma on indefinite leave, Congress tweeted, "The SC has proven to PM Modi that democracy will always fight back." Congress further claimed Verma was "undemocratically removed from his position" as he was investigating the Rafale deal. Party leader Mallikarjun Kharge called the ruling "a lesson for the government." |
BJP members know only PM Modi, Shah running country: Gehlot | Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday said, "People in the BJP have started believing that (party chief) Amit Shah and (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi are ruling the country and not the BJP." Claiming that the BJP has done "no concrete work," Gehlot added, "They are exposed. They could not fulfil any of the promises." |
10% quota for general category a political stunt: Mayawati | BSP chief Mayawati today welcomed the 10% reservation announced by the Centre for the economically backward section in general category but called the move a "political stunt". She said, "The intention behind the decision seems to be not good...It has come just ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. It would have been better had the government taken the decision earlier." |
Ex-Cong MP Priya Dutt to not contest 2019 Lok Sabha polls | Former Congress MP Priya Dutt on Monday announced that she will not contest the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. "I struggled to keep a balance between my personal and political life...it took a toll on many aspects of my life," she said. Priya entered electoral politics in 2005 and had fought three general assembly elections, the last one being in 2014. |
Defence forces lost 334 personnel to suicide since 2016 | The Army, Navy and Air Force have lost 334 personnel to suicide-related cases since 2016, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre informed Rajya Sabha on Monday. In 2018, 104 were suspected to have committed suicide, while in 2017 the figure was 101. Bhamre added that the government has taken steps like promotion of yoga and meditation for stress management. |
Businessman arrested for molesting woman on flight to Mumbai | A 65-year-old Delhi-based businessman was arrested for allegedly molesting a woman onboard a Delhi-Mumbai Vistara flight on Monday. A police official said, "The man touched the woman inappropriately. The woman thought the act happened accidentally. However, he kept repeating it." He touched her even after she warned him, following which she informed the crew and he was detained upon landing. |
Indian Science Congress to amend speaker selection policy | The Indian Science Congress has decided to amend its speaker selection policy after two of its invitees made unscientific claims during their lectures. The speakers from now on will have to submit an abstract and second an undertaking that they will not deviate from the subject. This comes after one of the speakers claimed that Kauravas were test tube babies. |
Kerala to bring law against damage of private property | The Kerala government has decided to bring an ordinance to prevent the damage of private property in the name of hartals and communal violence, CM Pinarayi Vijayan said on Monday. The ordinance will have provisions to punish the guilty with five years of imprisonment and fine. The law will come to force once the Governor approves it. |
Enough is enough, no bandh in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee | Talking about the trade unions-called strike, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that there will be no strike in the state. "Enough is enough. In the last 34 years, they (Left Front) have destroyed the state by calling bandh," she added. The central trade union has called a two-day nationwide strike to protest "anti-people" policies of the Centre. |
20 crore workers join 2-day nationwide strike called by trade unions | Around 20 crore workers of the central trade unions have gone on a two-day nationwide strike beginning on Tuesday. The strike has been called to protest against the central government's alleged 'anti-worker' policies and unilateral labour reforms. The trade unions will be joined by bank employees, public and unorganised sector employees along with port and dock workers. |
At a wedding, not mine: Arjun on pic with rumoured girlfriend | Actor Arjun Rampal on Monday posted a picture with rumoured girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades on Instagram and captioned it, "At a wedding, not mine!!!" Arjun and his wife former supermodel Mehr Jesia announced their separation after 20 years of marriage in May last year. "Relationships can end, but love lives on," the two had issued a joint statement after the announcement. |
Kohli dances to 'Mere Desh Ki Dharti' with fans after series win | Team India captain Virat Kohli danced to 'Mere Desh Ki Dharti' song with the Bharat Army, the official Indian cricket supporters' group, following India's first ever Test series victory in Australia on Monday. Indian cricketers, including Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Ishant Sharma and Mayank Agarwal among others, were also seen doing 'Nagin Dance' with the fans. |
There is no greater satisfaction than playing Test cricket: Kohli | After India's 2-1 Test series victory against Australia on their soil, captain Virat Kohli said he sees this series as a stepping stone for the team India to inspire the next lot of Test cricketers. "The vision's to promote Test cricket back home, to make kids realise...there is no greater satisfaction than playing Tests...and winning series like these," he added. |
US startup makes â¹28,000 cordless 'infrared' hair dryer | US-based startup Volo Beauty showed a â¹28,000 cordless hair dryer at ongoing technology event CES 2019 in Las Vegas, which uses infrared bulbs and radiant heat to dry hair. Its maker claims the dryer cuts down frizziness and the time taken to completely dry hair. It lasts up to 13 minutes on high heat and 24 minutes on medium. |
I am from Cong, we did a mistake: Aiyar on Babri demolition | Addressing the 'Ek Shaam Babri Masjid Ke Naam' event in Delhi, Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Monday said, "I am from the Congress and we did a mistake." "(The then PM PV) Narasimha Rao did not take the right steps at the right time and a mistake happened," he added. The Babri Masjid was demolished on December 6, 1992. |
Lord Brahma discovered dinosaurs: Panjab University geologist | Ashu Khosla, a Panjab University geologist has claimed Lord Brahma discovered dinosaurs "before anyone else" and also documented them in the Vedas. Khosla, who has been conducting research for over 25 years on existence of dinosaurs in India, added a dinosaur named Rajasaurus had originated in India. "India was a hotspot for dinosaur evolution and breeding before extinction," he added. |
TN Minister quits after conviction in '98 stone-pelting case | Tamil Nadu Sports Minister P Balakrishna Reddy on Monday resigned after a special court convicted him and 15 others in a 1998 stone-pelting case. Reddy was sentenced to three years in prison and fined â¹10,000, however, he was later granted bail and his sentence was suspended pending trial in a higher court. His portfolio was reallocated to Thiru KA Sengottaiyan. |
Chinese man awarded â¹4.7 crore for being wrongly jailed for 25 yrs | China's 50-year-old Liu Zhonglin was awarded â¹4.7 crore in compensation on Monday for being wrongly jailed for 25 years over the murder of a woman. Liu was arrested when he was 22 and was sentenced to life in prison in the later years. He said he is satisfied with the compensation but has "already been deprived of best days". |
World Bank President to step down 3 years before term ends | World Bank President Jim Yong Kim on Monday announced that he will be leaving his post on February 1, more than three years ahead of the end of his term. He added that he will join a firm that focuses on infrastructure investments in developing economies. World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva will take over as interim President on February 1. |
Amitabh is more tech-savvy than Aamir: Fatima Sana Shaikh | Fatima Sana Shaikh, who has worked with Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan in 'Thugs of Hindostan', revealed that Amitabh is more technology savvy than Aamir. She added, "Aamir doesn't know how to operate social media or anything. He is backward that way but Bachchan sir is at it. The reason why he's doing so well because he still loves it." |
Aishwarya and Abhishek opt out of 'Gulab Jamun': Reports | Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan have opted out of Anurag Kashyap's next production 'Gulab Jamun', as per reports. "They had suggested certain changes [in the script]. While things were being worked out, the two seem to have had a change of mind," stated reports. Aishwarya and Abhishek were last seen together in Mani Ratnam's 'Raavan' in 2010. |
Nora Fatehi to play the second lead in 'ABCD 3': Reports | Nora Fatehi will play the second lead in choreographer-filmmaker Remo D'souza's upcoming dance film 'ABCD 3', as per reports. The film, which also stars Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor and Prabhudheva, will reportedly be released on November 8. Nora was seen in 'Dilbar' song from John Abraham starrer 'Satyameva Jayate' and 'Kamariya' song from Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha starrer 'Stree'. |
Celebrations going to run long into the night: Virat Kohli | Following the Indian team's record-setting Test series win in Australia, Indian captain Virat Kohli said, "Celebrations are going to run long into the night I can assure you." "We all deserve to enjoy... Now we've got no more Test cricket and no more alarms in the morning," Kohli added. Kohli also praised the crowd that attended the matches. |
Shubman Gill can represent India for a long time: Yuvraj Singh | Speaking about his teammate from Punjab's Ranji Trophy side, Yuvraj Singh said that Under-19 World Cup-winner Shubman Gill can represent India for a long time. In his Ranji Trophy career, Gill has scored 990 runs in just 8 matches at an average of 82.50. "After the 2019 World Cup, he [Gill] should make it to the side," Yuvraj said. |
Tottenham Ladies player says opponent made monkey noises at her | The Football Association has launched an investigation after Renée Hector, a Tottenham Hotspur Ladies footballer, alleged monkey noises were directed at her by a Sheffield United Women's team player during a game on Sunday. Tottenham Hotspur said the allegations had been reported to the referee during the match and the club were awaiting a response from the FA. |
Not using browser fingerprinting to track users: DuckDuckGo | Non-tracking search engine DuckDuckGo has denied claims that it's using browser fingerprinting to track its users. Browser fingerprinting is a technique using which websites and their advertisers try to track users by collecting data like user device's model, and the browser being used. The search engine's CEO and Founder Gabriel Weinberg said they were "falsely identified" in this case. |
French firm makes AR mirror to let users try on hairstyles | French company CareOS has made a smart mirror, Artemis, which uses AR to let users try on different hairstyles. The touchless, voice-controlled mirror can show users how they will look with different coloured hair and lets them see the back of their head with its 360-degree viewing feature. The mirror also lets users purchase makeup products and view makeup tutorials. |
Change behaviour or we will go to any extent: Apna Dal(S) to BJP | Apna Dal (Sonelal) on Monday said that the party would go to "any extent" if the BJP does not change its attitude towards smaller parties in the ruling coalition. Apna Dal (S) is not getting the respect which it deserves in Uttar Pradesh, party president Ashish Patel said. He added that he is not giving threats, but making requests. |
CCI seeks info on Samara-Amazon's More acquisition: Report | The Competition Commission of India has reportedly sought a response from Samara Capital about Amazon's role in proposed acquisition of Aditya Birla Group's supermarket chain More. The regulator is concerned that Amazon may violate the revised FDI policy for e-commerce sector through the deal. As per the revised policy, e-tailers cannot sell products of companies they have a stake in. |
EVMs may malfunction but can't be tampered: CEC Sunil Arora | Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Monday said that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) cannot be tampered with. "There's a difference between tampering and malfunctioning. Any machine can malfunction," he added. He further said that the functioning of EVMs is being looked after by a "highly-qualified technical committee", the members of which are not the kind to be influenced by anybody. |
SC seeks Centre, EC's reply on increase in VVPAT tallying | The Supreme Court has sought the Centre and Election Commission's reply on a plea seeking increase in verification of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) with EVM votes to 30%. Currently, at least 10% of votes cast are verified through VVPATs. The plea also states EC's decision to confine cross-verification of VVPAT to one EVM per constituency as unconstitutional.n |
Jharkhand woman, baby trampled to death by herd of elephants | A woman and her one-year-old daughter were trampled to death after 18 elephants went on a rampage in a Jharkhand village, authorities said. The deceased were sleeping in a mud house when the elephants razed a portion of the wall. Authorities said they've given compensation of â¹50,000 to their family, and the remaining â¹7.5 lakh will be given after formalities. |
Should Ram Temple be a central issue for polls: Amartya Sen | Addressing a function in Kolkata, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Monday asked whether the construction of Ram Temple and entry of women at Sabarimala Temple should be considered central issues for upcoming General Elections. He added, "When you have Indian General Elections, some things that would have been major issues elsewhere in the world are not anywhere in the picture." |
Delhi HC sets aside Centre's ban on medicine 'Ace Proxyvon' | The Delhi High Court has set aside Centre's ban on Wockhardt's anti-inflammatory medicine 'Ace Proxyvon', used for painful rheumatic therapy. It was one of the 328 fixed dose combination (FDC) drugs banned by Centre in September 2018. Wockhardt filed a petition against the ban, arguing that it had not been provided with the report of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board. |
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