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Tharoor replies to question on Cong nepotism on Reddit AMA
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor had an 'ask me anything' (AMA) session on Reddit wherein he answered to a question on the political party's nepotism and why does not he lead the Congress. Replying to the question, Tharoor said, "We have a settled leadership in the Congress and the post isn't up for grabs."
China's LeEco raises $2.2 billion from new investors
Chinese technology startup LeEco has raised $2.2 billion in funding from new investors including Tianjin Jiarui Huixin Corporate Management Company and property developer Sunac China Holdings. This comes after LeEco Founder Jia Yueting, in November 2016, said that the startup faced a shortage of cash and had suffered from expanding too fast in too many verticals.
We'll lose our flat because Stayzilla cheated us: Client
Radha Shekhar, the proprietor of homestay startup Stayzilla's client Jigsaw, which has around ₹1.72 crore in unpaid dues from Stayzilla, said she will lose her flat and will have nowhere to live because Stayzilla has "cheated". "Even if we sell our flat to pay our vendors, we will still fall short of ₹90 lakh," said Shekhar.
Firm makes device to call cab via thumb as April Fool prank
US-based taxi hailing startup Lyft has created a device as an April Fools' prank which senses when a user raises their thumb and summons a cab. The lights on the app-connected gadget blink to indicate a car is on the way and pulse when it arrives. Lyft said it has created working models, but doesn't plan to sell the gadget.
Candidates over 25 years can appear for NEET: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered that candidates above 25 years would be allowed to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate medical and dental courses. The court also extended the date for submitting the forms till April 5. A petition had sought the increase citing that NEET-2 conducted last year was tougher than the first.
Paris has a museum of sewers
The Paris Sewer Museum is situated in the sewers at Esplanade Habib-Bourguiba. It allows tourists to follow the history of Paris' sewers from their initial development in the late 14th century to the modern day sewer system. Interestingly, the sewers were first opened to visitors in 1889 and could be explored in wagons and boats.
Reckitt Benckiser cuts CEO Rakesh Kapoor’s pay by ₹78 crore
The maker of Durex condoms, Reckitt Benckiser, has cut CEO Rakesh Kapoor’s pay by 39% (or ₹78 crore), following a safety scandal in South Korea that hurt its performance. Kapoor will be paid $17 million (₹110 crore), down from $29 million (₹188 crore) in 2015. Notably, the firm was accused of selling a toxic disinfectant that allegedly killed 100 people.
SC ban on BS III vehicles has confused industry: Mahindra
Mahindra & Mahindra on Thursday said the Supreme Court's "unexpected ruling" that bans BS III vehicles from April 1 has "perplexed the industry". It further said the ban will have a one-time material impact on the company. Notably, auto firms are stuck with a stock of over 8 lakh such vehicles valued at up to ₹20,000 crore after the ban.
Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran to perform at Glastonbury 2017
Katy Perry, Lorde, Ed Sheeran and Radiohead are set to perform at music festival Glastonbury. The festival will be held at Worthy Farm, England between June 21 and June 25. The performing arts festival, which attracts over 1 lakh people, was first held in 1970 when 1,500 tickets were sold.
American Airlines co-pilot dies during landing
An American Airlines co-pilot died in the cockpit minutes before the flight landed in Mexico on Wednesday, an official said. The co-pilot had fallen ill shortly before the flight was due to land. American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said, "We are deeply saddened over the loss of one of our American Airlines family." The flight, carrying 136 passengers, landed safely.
Sachin calls Pujara 'silent warrior', praises Umesh Yadav
Praising Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara for his performance, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said, "Pujara has been a silent warrior, terrific temperament, and somebody again who (is) dedicated, disciplined and focused." Tendulkar also applauded fast bowler Umesh Yadav, adding, "Umesh is a kind of a bowler who keeps getting better with time, the more he bowls the better he gets."
AB de Villiers to lead RCB in Virat Kohli’s absence
South Africa's limited overs captain AB de Villiers will lead Royal Challengers Bangalore in Virat Kohli's absence in IPL 10, coach Daniel Vettori has said. Kohli, who missed the final Test against Australia because of a shoulder injury, will join RCB on April 2, after which BCCI doctors and the team's medical staff will decide if he is fit.
Sachin, Dravid, Sehwag to be felicitated at IPL inauguration
BCCI will felicitate former cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman at the IPL 10 opening ceremony in Hyderabad on April 5, IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla announced on Thursday. Former Indian women's cricketers, who have been chosen for a one-time ex-gratia payment from BCCI, will receive their cheques during games at their respective IPL venues.
Oculus Co-founder Palmer Luckey quits Facebook
Facebook-owned VR startup Oculus Co-founder Palmer Luckey has left the company. Last year, Luckey apologised for donating $10,000 to a group spreading anti-Hillary Clinton memes ahead of the US presidential election. Luckey was also involved in a lawsuit against Facebook by Zenimax which accused Oculus of twisting its origin story by giving Luckey complete credit for inventing the technology.
Plastic eggs seized in Kolkata
Kolkata Police seized alleged plastic eggs from an egg seller on Thursday. A woman had complained to the consumer affairs department, claiming, "We suspected something was wrong with the eggs because odour of plastic used to come out whenever we were cooking them." The Kolkata Municipal Corporation ordered an investigation into the production of artificial eggs allegedly made of plastic.
Delhi witnesses hottest March day in 7 years
Delhi recorded its hottest day in March in seven years on Thursday, as the maximum temperature rose to 38.3°C, an official said. The temperature was six degrees above normal. According to a senior Met department official, this March has been the hottest in five years with the maximum temperature hovering above the 35°C mark on most days.
Bank of Maharashtra loses ₹25 crore due to UPI bug
In one of the biggest Unified Payments Interface (UPI) frauds till date, state-run Bank of Maharashtra lost ₹25 crore after a few people moved money illegally exploiting a bug in government's UPI app. The bug allowed people to send money without having the necessary funds in their accounts. As many as 44 banks are registered on UPI's platform.
Life imprisonment for slaughter of cows in Gujarat
The Gujarat Assembly on Friday amended the cow protection law, making it stricter by providing life sentence to those found guilty of slaughter of cows. Since 2011, people involved in cow slaughter, transportation and selling of beef were penalised with a ₹50,000 fine and a jail term of up to seven years under the Gujarat Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act.
NASA spacecraft completes 50,000 Mars' orbits mapping it 99%
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter recently completed 50,000 orbits of Mars since beginning its operations in 2006. The orbiter has imaged 99.1% of Martian surface with a resolution of about 6 metres per pixel using its Context Camera. The spacecraft has taken about 90,000 images of the red planet so far and remains functional after 11.5 years in spaceflight, NASA said.
Deadline to declare black money under new scheme ends
The deadline to declare black money under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojna is today (31 March). All offices of the I-T Department, which can accept declarations under PMGKY, will remain open until midnight. Earlier, the department had warned that tax and penalty against those who hide black money and fail to avail the scheme could go up to 137%.
The Eiffel Tower was inaugurated on this day 128 years ago
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France was officially inaugurated to the public on March 31, 1889 to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the French Revolution. It was designed by engineer and architect Gustave Eiffel. At the time of its inauguration, the 984 feet tall tower became the tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years.
Tendulkar debuts as singer, records song with Sonu Nigam
Sachin Tendulkar has debuted as a singer, recording a song with Sonu Nigam, which will be released on the cricketer's app '100MB' on Sunday. The song, titled 'Naacho, Naacho sari cricket wali beat pe', features Tendulkar thanking all cricketers with whom he has played in his six World Cups. Sachin credited his wife Anjali for his debut as a singer.
Taapsee Pannu's 'Naam Shabana' hits the theatres
Taapsee Pannu's 'Naam Shabana' "reminds you how women are no longer helpless when teased by...bunch of drunken louts," wrote Times of India. "The film rarely ventures beyond the trite and tested," said NDTV. India Today wrote, "Taapsee is the film's hero...in spite of loopholes, it gives us some enjoyable moments." It was rated 3/5 (TOI), 2.5/5 (India Today), 2/5 (NDTV).
Aus player mistakenly messages fake Kohli account on Twitter
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc mistook a fake Virat Kohli Twitter profile to be the Indian skipper's actual account and sent a personal message to it. The fake profile, with the handle @imVkohlli, shared a screenshot of Starc's message, in which the former RCB bowler has joked that hopefully he "doesn't have to look for a new IPL team".
₹13,000 watch with detachable smartphone battery pack made
A Canadian startup has created the 'Uvolt Watch' which has a removable 600 mAh battery pack to charge smartphones. The face of the ₹13,000 watch is a solar panel that recharges the power bank's batteries. Additionally, each link of the watch strap contains a miniature power bank that can together fully recharge the main battery once it has been drained.
Startup makes ₹1.3 crore jet-powered 'flying' suit
UK entrepreneur Richard Browning has announced the launch of his startup 'Gravity', which has created a flight jet-powered suit that will be priced at about ₹1.3 crore. The 'Daedalus' suit has a custom-built exoskeleton with six attached micro jet engines fuelled by kerosene from a backpack. Browning claims the 'Daedalus' can travel at a speed of up to 450 kmph.
Etihad offers free iPads to fliers affected by US laptop ban
Etihad Airways on Wednesday announced that it will offer free Wi-Fi and iPads to its business and first class passengers flying from Abu Dhabi to the United States, starting April 2. The move comes after the US banned passengers from several Muslim-majority countries from carrying electronics larger than mobile phones in their cabin baggage.
Digvijaya kept roaming, we formed govt in Goa: Parrikar
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar on Friday took a jibe at Congress leader Digvijaya Singh in the Rajya Sabha, stating, while the latter kept roaming around, BJP formed the government in the state. "I thanked Digvijaya…it is because of his incompetence that we formed the government…his own MLA didn’t have faith in him," Parrikar added.
Out of shape personnel will miss out on promotion: Army
In order to check obesity in the force, the Indian Army has warned that out of shape personnel would miss out on promotion, foreign postings and career enhancement courses. As per the new policy, the senior officers have been granted powers to carry out random checks and medically downgrade such people after a thorough check up.
Indian workers released by rebels in South Sudan: Swaraj
Following the intervention of the Indian government, two Indian nationals who were abducted by rebels in South Sudan have been released, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said. "I appreciate the efforts of Indian Ambassador in South Sudan Srikumar Menon for the release," she added. The two men, Midhun and Ganesh, were abducted on March 8 during field work.
HRD Minister tweets India's map without T'gana, faces flak
Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday tweeted India's map, the way it looked before 2014 without Telangana, and faced flak for it. "36 hours of non-stop coding across 26 cities to develop innovative solutions for 598 problems posed by 29 ministries," Javadekar tweeted. "What will kids learn if @HRDMinistry shows India map without @telangana (sic)," a user tweeted.
Gaikwad tries different spellings to book Air India tickets
Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad, who has been banned by several airlines, has reportedly made attempts to book Air India flight tickets by altering the spellings of his name. "Ravindra Gaikwad, R Gaikwad, Prof V Ravindra Gaikwad and Prof Ravindra Gaikwad has been banned in our system as he tried booking using different abbreviation," an Air India official said.
Man achieves record for most burgers eaten in 1 minute
Twenty-four-year-old Rix Terabite from the Philippines achieved the Guinness World Record for most burgers eaten in one minute, by consuming five burgers that weighed 107 grams each. The rules for the challenge required participants to eat only one burger at a time, using just one hand. When Rix was asked how he felt after the attempt, he answered, "Still hungry".
Police drag alligator through Florida furniture store
Police officers dragged an alligator through a furniture store in Florida, US after it was spotted in the store's parking lot on Wednesday. A video shows the alligator being dragged past recliners and beds while shoppers take photos and videos. The police chose to drag the reptile through the store because it was the shortest route to a nearby pond.
Teacher uses hip-hop music to teach math to students
Kurt Minnaar, a 33-year-old math teacher at a high school in Cape Town, Africa uses hip-hop beats and rhymes to teach math to students. Minnaar created 60-second math tracks where he raps off multiplication tables to hip-hop beats. He then asks his students to rap along to the music playing on his laptop. Kurt also encourages dancing during class.
Reliance Jio, Dettol and Complan ads found to be misleading
The Advertising Standards Council has found ads of companies including telco Reliance Jio, Heinz India’s health drink Complan Nutri Grow, and liquid hand wash brand Dettol, to be misleading. It also slammed Emami, a leader in men’s fairness cream segment, for its 'Fair and Handsome' campaign. Further, campaign of Hershey India for its spreads was also found to be misleading.
Deepak Tijori finds wife hasn't divorced 1st husband: Report
As per reports, former actor Deepak Tijori found out that his wife Shivani hasn't divorced her first husband. According to sources, Deepak got to know this after Shivani filed for divorce from him and demanded maintenance expenses for herself and their 20-year-old daughter. Deepak has reportedly filed a case of nullity of marriage against Shivani.
I don't think acting is on Mira's mind: Shahid Kapoor
Actor Shahid Kapoor has said that acting is not something which is on his wife Mira Rajput's mind right now. He further revealed that the couple have been offered numerous films together, and jokingly added, "Mira is getting more popular." However, Shahid clarified that they haven't signed any films together.nnn
Karan shares pic of his twins' nursery designed by Gauri
Filmmaker Karan Johar took to social media to share pictures of the nursery for his twins, designed by actor Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri Khan. The twins, Roohi and Yash, were born via surrogacy. They were brought home on Wednesday, after being kept in the hospital for over seven weeks due to health complications following their premature birth.nnn
Salman's nephew Ahil's 1st birthday celebrated in Maldives
Salman Khan's sister Arpita Khan Sharma shared a picture of the Khan family from Maldives, where they were celebrating her son Ahil's first birthday. Salman's rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur is said to have been present at the celebration along with Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora. Meanwhile, Salman joined his family to attend Ahil's birthday by taking 22-hour-long flight from Austria.
Player taken off field in ambulance after on-field collision
Pakistani cricketer Ahmad Shahzad was taken off the field in an ambulance after being involved in a collision during a T20I against West Indies in Port of Spain on Thursday. The incident happened when Shahzad collided with WI batsman Chadwick Walton while trying to stop a single. Pakistan's physiotherapist said Shahzad had initially showed signs of concussion.
BJP suspends Bihar MLC for misbehaving with woman legislator
BJP on Friday suspended its MLC Lal Babu Prasad from the primary membership of the party over alleged misconduct with a woman MLC of the LJP. The action was taken on the basis of media reports of his alleged misbehaviour that had tarnished the party's image, the party said. A show-cause notice will also be served to Prasad.
Most of Mars' atmosphere was lost to space: NASA
Solar wind, radiation are responsible for stripping the Martian atmosphere, transforming Mars from a probable life-sustaining planet billions of years ago into a cold desert world, according to results from NASA's MAVEN spacecraft. The study revealed that 65% of Argon gas was lost due to 'sputtering', a process where high-speed solar wind ions physically knock out atmospheric gas into space.
Deadline for Indians to deposit old notes ends today
The deadline to deposit and exchange demonetised ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes at RBI for Indian citizens who were abroad during the demonetisation period, ends on Friday. This facility is available at RBI offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Nagpur. There's no limit for exchange for eligible resident Indians. Notably, NRIs are allowed to deposit such notes till June 30.
Govt lowers interest rate on small savings deposits by 0.1%
The government on Friday lowered the interest rates on small savings deposits, including PPF, by 0.1% effective April 1. This brings the interest rate on PPF down to 7.9%. The interest rates cut also affects savings in government schemes namely National Savings Certificate, Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme and Kisan Vikas Patra among others.
Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye arrested
South Korea's former President Park Geun-hye was arrested on Friday over a corruption scandal that led to her official dismissal earlier this month. The 65-year-old is accused of allowing her close friend Choi Soon-sil to extort money from companies, including Samsung, in return for political favours. She is the third former South Korean President arrested over criminal allegations.
Snapdeal missed funding twice due to investors' rift: Report
Snapdeal has missed out on at least two funding offers in the last six months due to rift between investors on the board, according to reports. Snapdeal's early investors Kalaari Capital and Nexus Venture Partners are against Snapdeal's largest shareholder, SoftBank. While SoftBank had offered to invest in Snapdeal at almost half of its last valuation, Kalaari and Nexus refused.
Yale astronomers discover new exoplanet, size of Neptune
Astronomers at Yale University, US have discovered a new Neptune-sized planet in a solar system 3,000 light-years from Earth. The exoplanet was found in the Kepler-150 system discovered 3 years ago with 4 other planets. It was overlooked as it has a long 637-day orbit around its host star, astronomers said. The discovery was made by studying planet transit signals.
Air India promotes grounded pilot who skipped alcohol tests
Senior pilot Arvind Kathpalia, who has been grounded till May for violating flying norms, was promoted to the post of Air India Director (Operations) for five years on Thursday. Kathpalia, whose flying license was suspended by aviation regulator DGCA for skipping the compulsory breath analyser test on several occasions, is at present Executive Director (Operations) in Air India.
Russian President Putin denies interference in US elections
On being questioned over accusations of Russia's alleged meddling in the US presidential elections, Russian President Vladimir Putin firmly denied saying "Read my lips, No" during an Arctic forum. This is the first time Putin has personally refuted the allegations. However, Putin's office has denied the claims earlier. Putin added that he would be willing to meet US President Trump.
Akshay Kumar shares first poster of 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'
Actor Akshay Kumar took to Twitter to share the first poster of his upcoming film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. "Tayyar ho jayye Swachch Azaadi ke liye," read the caption alongside the poster. Also starring Bhumi Pednekar, it is reportedly inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'. Directed by Shree Narayan Singh, the film will release on August 11.
I am great friends with Steve Smith, says Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane has claimed he is "great friends" with Australian skipper Steve Smith, despite turning down the latter's offer to have beer together after the Dharamsala Test. "I did not not go to have a beer...We had our own celebration plans in the dressing room," said Rahane. Smith also claimed he remained friends with Rahane, calling him "chilled out".
Sachin Tendulkar launches his own app '100MB'
Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar launched his own app titled '100MB' in Mumbai on Thursday. Sachin posted a video on Twitter introducing the app, which aggregates personalised cricket content besides having a live stream option connecting the cricketer with his followers. The app, available both on Android and Apple devices, also includes a networking platform for fans.
Pakistan to file case against BCCI before ICC committee
Pakistan Cricket Board's Chairman Shaharyar Khan has revealed the Board will file a compensation case against BCCI before ICC's Disputes Resolution Committee, to recoup financial losses incurred because of India's refusal to play bilateral series. Khan said BCCI did not honour the MoU signed between the countries, according to which India and Pakistan were to play six series between 2015-2023.
KL Rahul ruled out of IPL 2017 because of injury
Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman KL Rahul has been ruled out of the upcoming edition of the IPL following a shoulder injury. Rahul sustained the injury five weeks ago during the Pune Test against Australia, but continued to play in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, ending as the third-highest run-getter. The cricketer will now reportedly undergo surgery in London.
What’s your locus standi in Ram Temple case, SC asks Swamy
The Supreme Court on Friday questioned BJP MP Subramanian Swamy’s locus standi in the Ram Temple case. "Today the SC asked me if I was a party to the Ayodhya dispute. I had made it clear I was on Fundamental Right to worship issue," Swamy said. The court further refused to give an early hearing to the case.
Sanskrit be made MP's official language: BJP Minister
BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh's Minister for School Education, Vijay Shah, has urged that Sanskrit should be made the state language and taught in schools from class I onwards. "Sanskrit is our dev-bhasha. It has its own importance in Tamil and Telugu also. Madhya Pradesh does not have its official language apart from Hindi," he added.
Use of astrologers for poll results a violation of law: EC
The Election Commission on Thursday ruled that the media, both electronic and print, cannot use astrologers and tarot readers in the period when there is a ban on broadcasting exit polls. "It has been observed that some of the TV channels telecast certain programmes projecting the number of seats likely to be won by political parties," said the poll panel.
BigBasket raises ₹45 crore from Trifecta Capital
On-demand grocery startup BigBasket has raised ₹45 crore from venture debt firm Trifecta Capital. BigBasket is reportedly in talks with multiple investors to raise $100 million (about ₹650 crore). Founded in 2011, BigBasket is the most-funded homegrown grocery startup with over $220 million in funds from investors including Abraaj Group, Bessemer Venture Partners and Helion Venture Partners.
Astronauts lose piece of debris shield during spacewalk
A 5-foot-long shield meant to protect the International Space Station from space debris floated away during a spacewalk by US astronauts. A temporary cover was fitted over the port where the lost shield would've gone. NASA said that the floating shield posed no threat to astronauts or the $100 billion Earth-orbiting station and would burn up on entering Earth's atmosphere.
UP: Warden strips students naked to check menstrual blood
Around 70 students of a school in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar have alleged that the warden stripped them naked to check for menstrual blood. Meanwhile, the warden has been suspended with immediate effect. One of the students has alleged that the warden first found some blood in the bathroom and ordered everyone to remove their clothes.
Respect importance of Jinnah House in Mumbai: Pak to India
Pakistan on Thursday asked India to respect the importance of Jinnah House in Mumbai which a BJP MLA demanded should be demolished and be replaced with a cultural centre. Pakistan's Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria has reportedly said the Jinnah House was a property of Pakistan's founding father and should be handed over to Pakistan.
Railways to spend over ₹10,000 crore on track renewal
The Railways will spend over ₹10,000 crore on the renewal of tracks and adopt the latest technology to detect rail fracture, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Thursday. He said train accidents in India have reduced according to a global index, adding, "It does not mean I am happy with this. We would like to work towards zero accident."
Maneka asks Jaitley to make sanitary napkins tax free
Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi has asked Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to provide 100% tax exemption for eco-friendly and bio-degradable sanitary napkins, under GST. Like condoms and contraceptives, sanitary napkins should be made tax free as they are essential items for every woman, a petition submitted to Maneka had stated.
We ate snake meat, PM Modi isn’t helping us: TN farmers
Tamil Nadu farmers, who are protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi demanding their loans be waived off, have said they had to eat snake meat as PM Narendra Modi is not helping them. "There was no outcome even after meeting Union Ministers, as all assured us PM will contact us, but our wait is still on," said a farmer.n
People warned against spitting inside ATM booths in Assam
The Kamrup district administration in Assam on Thursday warned that strict action would be taken against people found spitting inside ATM booths. Kamrup (Metropolitan) Deputy Commissioner M Angamuthu said it had been observed that people would spit inside ATM booths after chewing tobacco products. He said strict action would be initiated against such offenders as per the law.
Don't know if he was hinting at me: Smith on Kohli's tweet
Australian captain Steve Smith has said he does not know if Virat Kohli was referring to him when clarifying about not being friends anymore with "a couple of individuals" from the Aussie team. "That is for Virat to answer. I don't know if I am one of those couple of players Virat was hinting at in his tweet," said Smith.
National Rail Museum becomes free Wi-Fi zone
The National Rail Museum in New Delhi became a free Wi-Fi zone on Thursday, with Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu dedicating the facility to its visitors. The Wi-Fi facility has been commissioned by RailTel in association with Google. Five more tourist sites in Delhi, including Red Fort and Qutub Minar, are set to become free Wi-Fi zones.
1984 riots case: Tytler refuses to undergo lie detector test
Congress leader Jagdish Tytler has refused to undergo a lie detector test in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, stating CBI had not given any specific reason in its application seeking a polygraph test. Tytler is accused of leading a mob in Pul Bangash area in 1984 that led to the killing of three Sikhs.
Italian Police gets new Lamborghini to nab speeding drivers
The Italian Highway Patrol has got a new Lamborghini Huracán to catch speeding drivers and transport organs. With a maximum speed exceeding 300 km/h, the specially modified Lamborghini features a gun holster, computer and tablet. Handing over its keys to Interior Minister Marco Minniti, Lamborghini CEO Stefano Domenicali said, "We are very proud to continue our collaboration with the police".
US astronaut breaks Sunita Williams' spacewalking record
US astronaut Peggy Whitson on Thursday broke the record for the most spacewalks by a woman after performing her eighth career spacewalk from the International Space Station. The 57-year-old astronaut surpassed the record of seven spacewalks previously held by Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams. Notably, Whitson is also the oldest woman ever to fly in space.
Payment systems to remain closed on April 1: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a notification announcing that payment systems will remain closed on April 1. This comes after an earlier directive asking banks to remain open on April 1, the first day of the next fiscal. While debit and credit card transactions will not be affected, electronic fund transfers using RTGS and NEFT will remain closed.
El Salvador becomes world's 1st country to ban metal mining
Central America's smallest nation, El Salvador, has become the first country in the world to ban metal mining nationwide. The new law bans all exploration, extraction, and processing of metals both in open pits and mines. Notably, the level of environmental pollution in El Salvador is among the highest in the region, according to data released by the UN.
Academy bans use of mobile phones backstage at Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided to retain the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) but will be banning the use of mobile phones for PwC accountants backstage at Oscars. A third accountant will also be stationed backstage. The steps are part of the Academy's procedure to avoid instances like the Best Picture award mix-up at Oscars 2017.
Official promo of Game of Thrones season 7 released
The official promo of the HBO television series Game of Thrones season 7 has been released. The promo titled 'Long Walk' features the characters Daenerys Targaryen, portrayed by Emilia Clarke, Cersei Lannister, played by Lena Headey, and Jon Snow, played by Kit Harington. The new season is set to premiere on July 16.
SpaceX successfully re-launches its first used rocket
Elon Musk-led space exploration startup SpaceX on Friday successfully launched its pre-used Falcon 9 rocket, marking the first time an orbital class rocket has been relaunched. "We're not one-way trip to Mars people. We want that whoever we take can come back," said SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell. Congratulating the SpaceX team, Musk tweeted, "Next goal is reflight within 24 hours".
Messi denies abusing officials, says he was yelling at air
After being hit with a four-match ban by FIFA for abusing match officials, Argentina captain Lionel Messi has asserted his innocence saying he was yelling at the air. Messi has written to FIFA requesting that his ban be overturned. "If my words made assistant referee 1 uncomfortable, they were never directed at him and for that, I apologise," it said.
Hatred of sound called misophonia a genuine problem: Study
UK-based researchers have revealed that hating sounds like loud chewing or noisy breathing is a genuine problem. Noticeable activity in brain scans was observed in volunteers listening to various neutral and unpleasant sounds, depicting hatred of sound known as Misophonia. Brain activity was seen for all for unpleasant sounds but was incredibly strong for the misophonic patients, said researchers.
Madrassas in MP to teach 'loyalty towards nation in Islam'
The madrasa board in Madhya Pradesh has proposed a syllabus to teach its students why they should love their country and be loyal to it. "The syllabus will help students know how much importance the religion they are following has attached to their love and loyalty (Wafadari aur Mohabbat) to the country," the government stated.
Every attack on Indians in US is not hate crime: Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said, "We should not consider every attack or killing (in the United States of America) as hate crime." Referring to the murder of Srinivas Kuchibhotla in Kansas, Swaraj said, "The authorities are carrying out a probe into the death and it has not yet been established whether it is a hate crime."
Maharashtra minister warns hospitals over overcharging
Maharashtra Minister Girish Bapat on Thursday warned hospitals and stent suppliers that non-bailable cases would be registered against them if they were found overcharging patients. He asserted that several renowned hospitals had also been fined in this regard. Notably, this comes after several patients complained of being overcharged for coronary stents despite the government slashing the prices.
Card game maker vows to publish Congress' internet history
Creator of card game 'Cards Against Humanity' Max Temkin has vowed to purchase and publish Congress' browser history if it repeals Obama-era internet privacy rules. The US House of Representatives has passed a bill repealing the rule, allowing internet providers to sell customers' browser history to advertisers. It will become a law after it is approved by President Donald Trump.
Mexican judge suspended over 'no carnal intent' ruling
Mexico's Federal Judiciary Council has suspended a judge who freed a wealthy man's son who was accused of sexual assault on grounds that he did not touch the girl with 'carnal intent' and did not enjoy himself. The judicial panel added that it will initiate an investigation into the judge's conduct as a District Judge.
Malaysia releases body of N Korean dictator's brother
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has said that the body of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has been released to North Korea at the request of his family. Malaysians who had been barred from leaving North Korea have now been given permission to return, and North Koreans would be allowed to leave Malaysia, Razak added.
Gap CEO replies to 5-yr-old's note on gender neutral clothes
Gap CEO Jeff Kirwan has responded to a five-year-old girl's letter, who asked the clothing giant to expand the girls' section beyond "princess" themes, or consider eliminating gendered kids clothing sections. Kirwan emailed the girl, saying, "You are right." Gap was earlier criticised for its campaign featuring boys' ads with slogans like "little scholar" and girls' ads with "social butterfly".
Alia is my second daughter and third child: Karan Johar
Filmmaker Karan Johar has said that Alia Bhatt is his second daughter and third child. Responding to this, Alia joked that she would play Johar's mother Hiroo if a biopic was being made on the filmmaker. Johar said that she should play his childhood bestie Twinkle Khanna and not his mother in the biopic as Alia wasn't "Sindhi enough".
Lawyers file motion on 'Six ways BuzzFeed misled the court'
Russian businessman Aleksey Gubarev, engaged in a lawsuit over a false BuzzFeed dossier on Trump's Russian ties, has filed a motion titled, "Six Ways BuzzFeed Has Misled the Court (Number Two Will Amaze You)...And a Picture of a Kitten." The 22-page filing addressed how BuzzFeed allegedly misrepresented facts in their argument to get the lawsuit dismissed.
PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal to clash in India Open quarters
Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal won their respective Round 2 matches of the India Open on Thursday to set up a quarter-final match against each other. World number five Sindhu defeated 19-year-old Japanese Saena Kawakami 21-16, 23-21 while world number eight Saina Nehwal eased past Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand 21-14, 21-12. The quarter-final will be held on Friday.
ICC to bid for inclusion of cricket in 2024 Olympics
International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Dave Richardson on Thursday said that ICC will submit an application this year for including cricket in the 2024 Olympics. Richardson revealed that Twenty20 tournament between six to eight teams will be the most likely format for the Olympics. Notably, cricket last appeared at the Olympics in 1900 with only two teams participating.
Air India's behaviour is like mafia goons: Shiv Sena
After Air India blacklisted Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad for assaulting its employee, party MP Sanjay Raut said the national carrier was behaving like mafia goons. He added, "Their dictatorship won't last long. They should not have banned him. Terrorist, underworld dons, and corrupt people can travel freely, so why is a minister being banned even before the judgement."
Should print expiry date on big currency notes: Lok Sabha MP
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Jayadev Galla suggested in the Lok Sabha that "big currency notes can have expiry date so that we can have demonetisation from time to time." Galla added that ₹200 notes should be introduced and ₹2000 notes should be withdrawn. Galla also suggested that in order to motivate taxpayers, some facilities should be provided to them.
Is having Gaikwad as surname a crime? asks BJP MP
After being ill-treated at the airport for sharing the surname with Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad, BJP MP Sunil Gaikwad on Thursday asked if it was a crime to have Gaikwad as surname. "This is not a thing to complain about, but this is certainly harassment," he said. Notably, Ravindra Gaikwad had recently assaulted an Air India staffer with slippers.
Minister Manoj Sinha conspiring to kill me: Mukhtar Ansari
Asserting that his life was in danger, BSP leader Mukhtar Ansari on Thursday accused Union Minister Manoj Sinha of wanting to get him killed. "My life is under threat and with these intentions I am being transferred from Lucknow district jail to Banda jail," he added. Notably, Ansari has been in prison since 2005 on murder charges.
'J&K youth rushing to encounter sites committing suicide'
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said that young men in the state were committing suicide by rushing to encounter sites and throwing stones at security forces. The comments came two days after three civilians were killed during a gunfight in central Kashmir's Budgam district when security forces battling militants opened fire at a group of stone-pelting protesters.
UP man recovers cash stolen in 2015, in demonetised notes
Police have recovered a sum of over ₹1 lakh which had been stolen from a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Iradatnagar two years ago, but in demonetised notes. Dinesh Chandra Gupta was handed the money, which had been in police custody due to certain legal issues. Authorities have reportedly asked him to approach the Reserve Bank to exchange the currency.
NZ minister challenged to fist fight over water policy
New Zealand's Environment Minister Nick Smith has been challenged to a fist fight by a conservationist over the water pollution policy which aims to classify 90% of the country's rivers and lakes "swimmable" by 2040. The conservationist has called Smith for a fight at a swimming hole, which according to him is badly polluted, but is classed suitable for swimming.
Will make US a place where women can work and thrive: Trump
At a White House discussion on women empowerment, President Donald Trump said his administration will work to ensure America becomes a place where women can work and thrive "like never before". Adding that his Cabinet is full of incredible women leaders, Trump said, "We want every daughter in America to grow up in a country where she can...realise her dreams".
SC refuses to revoke liquor ban along national highways
Asserting that the order relates to public health, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to revoke its ban on all sale of liquor within 500 metres of national highways. Earlier, several states had petitioned the court to modify its order citing loss of revenue from the sales. The states argued that the distance of 500 metres should be reduced.
Yogi Adityanath gets Z-plus category VVIP security cover
The Centre has accorded the top category Z-plus VVIP armed security cover to newly-appointed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Adityanath's security will be provided by a special commando team of the CISF along with a small contingent of the Uttar Pradesh police. He would now be escorted by 25-28 commandos when he goes anywhere.
Longest kiss in Indian cinema was seen in 1933 film Karma
A four-minute kiss between real-life couple Devika Rani and Himanshu Rai in 'Karma' (1933), is known to be the longest kiss in Indian cinema. Rani, whose 109th birth anniversary was observed on Thursday, is known as the 'First lady of Indian cinema'. However, the first on-screen kiss in an Indian movie was in 1929 silent film 'A Throw of Dice'.