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Man's life term cut to 4-yr in jail for unintentional murder
The Madras High Court has reduced life term awarded by a trial court to a former engineering student for killing a classmate and sentenced him to four-year imprisonment for committing the crime 'unintentionally'. The HC said that it was not a premeditated murder and was committed in a fit of rage after a fight between the two in 2008.
Man proposes to girlfriend with meteorite worth ₹94 lakh
Liu Fei from China recently proposed to his girlfriend with a meteorite, which he claims to have bought for around ₹94 lakh. The meteorite, which reportedly weighed 33-ton, was hidden under a red cover in Urumqi square and was revealed by his friends after his girlfriend said yes. Liu stated that the space rock symbolised a stable and enduring marriage.
Air India and BSNL posted losses continuously for 3 years
As many as 43 central public sector enterprises including Air India and BSNL have incurred losses continuously for the last three years (2013-16). Major reasons for losses include resource crunch, low capacity utilisation, stiff competition, weak marketing, and mismanagement. The other firms that have reported losses include British India Corporation, and Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals.
Rahul Bose's 'Poorna' screened for Prez Pranab Mukherjee
The Rahul Bose directorial upcoming film 'Poorna' was screened for President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The film tells the story of Poorna Malavath, the youngest girl to climb Mount Everest. Actress Aditi Inamdar will be seen portraying the role of Poorna in the film, which is scheduled to release on March 31.
Alia, Anushka, Katrina attend award ceremony in Mumbai
Actress Alia Bhatt, in a gown by Georges Chakra, was among the celebrities attending the Hello! Hall of Fame Award ceremony in Mumbai. Katrina Kaif chose a red gown by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. Anushka Sharma wore an ensemble by Sharnita Nandwana. Shahid Kapoor attended the ceremony with his wife Mira Rajput, who wore a gown by Monisha Jaising.
Proud of you baby, tweets Priyanka on Parineeti's debut song
Priyanka Chopra, while commenting on her cousin Parineeti Chopra's debut song, tweeted, "Proud of u baby! Ur daddy will be proud! So would mine!" Parineeti responded with the tweet, "THANK YUUU mimi didi want to follow your footsteps!!! Papa is happy." Priyanka first sang for the Tamil film Thamizhan while her first non-film single was 'In My City'.
I console myself with a career that lasts: Twinkle
Actress-turned-author Twinkle Khanna, while speaking about her writing career receiving more praise than her acting career, said that she consoles herself with the fact that she has a career that would last her a lifetime. "Maybe I am better at writing," she added. Twinkle made her acting debut with the 1995 Bollywood film 'Barsaat'.
I do want to settle down early in life, says Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt, while talking about her plans regarding marriage, said, "I do want to settle down early (in life)...I have an advantage of having started off (in career) very early." Alia added that she wouldn't want to settle down late in life as that has its own issues. However, she clarified that she's not planning on settling down right now.
'Mission: Impossible 6' to be shot in India: Report
As per reports, some parts of Mission: Impossible 6, the film which Tom Cruise is starring in and co-producing, will be shot in India. The film's producer David Ellison earlier said, "What Tom is doing in this movie I believe will top anything that's come before." In Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, Tom performed stunts on Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
Cristiano Ronaldo gets airport named in his honour
The local airport in Cristiano Ronaldo's native Madeira Islands in Portugal was named after the 32-year-old Real Madrid forward on Wednesday. The Real Madrid striker was joined by Portugal's President and the Prime Minister, who unveiled a commemorative plaque outside the terminal entrance, above a bust of Ronaldo. The airport has been renamed to Aeroporto Cristiano Ronaldo.
Pitch criticism in India was defence mechanism: Whatmore
Former Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore has said that the pitch criticism during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia was just the visiting media's defence mechanism. "More than the players, it was media's hype that led to the pitch controversy," he added. Whatmore said that the players know what to expect from the pitches.
Did Registry of this place in my name: Sehwag on his 1st 300
On the 13th anniversary of his first Test triple century in Multan, Virender Sehwag thanked fans on Twitter in a series of tweets. In reference to his second triple ton, which was scored on March 28, 2008, he posted, "Also 9 years ago on this day, got out for 319 against SA...March mein target poora karne ki alag feel hai."
Britain formally starts process of Brexit
The British government on Wednesday delivered the formal notification of the country's intention to leave the European Union to EU President Donald Tusk after 44 years of membership. This comes after UK citizens voted to leave the EU in a referendum in June. UK PM Theresa May delivered a statement in the Parliament, confirming that the Brexit process has begun.
Ancient Romans used urine to whiten their teeth
Ancient Romans are known to have used urine to whiten their teeth. While they used animal and human urine, it is believed that they preferred Portuguese urine, as it was considered to be the strongest in the world. Urine is known to have cleaning properties as it decomposes into ammonia, which is used to make most cleaning products today.
World's most expensive printed book was sold for ₹92 crore
One of the only 11 surviving copies of the Bay Psalm Book was auctioned for over ₹92 crore ($14.2 million), making it the world's most expensive printed book, according to Guinness. The book dates back to 1640 and was the first book to be printed in America. The book was bought by American businessman David Rubenstein in November 2013.
HC summons CBFC after pregnant teen says film influenced her
The Chennai High Court summoned the CFBC for an explanation after a pregnant 13-year-old girl, who eloped with her boyfriend, claimed she was influenced by the Tamil film 'Kalavani'. A CBFC member appeared before the court on Monday where questions around Kalavani's 'U' certificate were raised. The film showed the male lead abducting and later marrying the female lead.
Startup raises funding for India's 1st electric sports bike
Bengaluru-based startup Emflux Motors has raised an undisclosed amount in angel funding from a clutch of investors including Jugnoo's CFO Nitish Singh, to make what it claims to be India’s first electric sports bike. It will accelerate from 0-100 kmph in under 3.5 seconds, have a top speed of 170 kmph, and travel up to 200 km on single charge.
Snapdeal may partly vacate its Gurugram office to cut costs
E-commerce major Snapdeal is vacating about 50% of its corporate office in Gurugram in order to cut costs, according to reports. Snapdeal has been working towards reducing its operational costs to bring down its widening losses. Snapdeal's losses more than doubled to ₹2,960 crore (around $436 million) for the financial year ended March 31, 2016.
Fresh meat delivery startup Licious raises ₹65 crore
Bengaluru-based gourmet meat delivery startup Licious has secured nearly ₹65 crore ($10 million) in a Series B round of funding led by existing investors Mayfield India and 3one4 Capital. South Korea-based Neoplux also participated in the round, marking its foray into India's consumer space. Founded in 2015, Licious has raised around ₹25 crore in previous funding rounds.
Scientists organising world's first atom-sized car race
Scientists at CNRS, France, are organising the world's first 'NanoCar race' in April, where tiny molecular machines will compete against each other over a minuscule racecourse made of gold atoms. The 'molecule-cars' having atom-sized wheels will be propelled by the energy of electric pulses. A scanning tunnelling microscope will be used to follow the race and broadcast it on YouTube.
India has lost ₹12 lakh crore due to delay in GST: Congress
Congress leader Veerappa Moily said BJP delayed implementation of GST during the Congress-led UPA regime, which caused an estimated loss of ₹12 lakh crore to India. “Who is to make up for this loss?” Moily asked. “GST is a historic reform. Of course, GST must have been implemented under the Congress but couldn’t pass it due to Opposition,” Moily added.
China demands protection for its firms after Oppo flag row
Reacting to protests at Oppo office in Noida over a Chinese employee allegedly tearing an Indian flag and throwing it in a dustbin, China has demanded protection of its firms and people in India. "We always ask our enterprises and staff overseas to abide by local law and regulations and respect local practices and customs," China's foreign ministry spokesperson said.
Is KitKat a chocolate or a biscuit, asks Moily over GST
Congress leader Veerappa Moily, while speaking during the GST debate in Lok Sabha on Wednesday said categorisation of goods is yet to be done, adding, "Is KitKat a chocolate or a biscuit?" Further, he said that one-nation, one-tax regime is only a myth. Notably, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has introduced four Bills in Lok Sabha for discussion and passage.
Mosul civilian deaths miscalculations, mistakes: Iraqi Prez
The deaths of civilians in Mosul, where US-led Iraqi forces are staging an offensive against the Islamic State, are the result of "miscalculations" and "unintended mistakes", Iraq's President Fuad Masum has said. "There is coordination between the US coalition and Iraqi security forces, but sometimes it fails," Masum added. Iraq will defeat ISIS within weeks, PM Haider al-Abadi recently claimed.
Smurfette censored from film poster in orthodox Israeli city
Smurfette, a cartoon character, has been censored from movie posters of 'Smurfs: The Lost Village' in Bnei Brak, an ultra-Orthodox city in Israel. A PR company confirmed that it changed the original poster to avoid insulting local sensibilities. Bnei Brak reportedly has an ordinance which prevents hanging posters of women that "might incite the feelings of the city's residents."
Smelliest sneaker contest held in New York
Twelve-year-old Connor Slocombe won the 42nd National Rotten Sneaker Contest held in New York on Tuesday. Slocombe, who won $2,500, was participating in the smelliest sneaker contest for the fourth time. The contest was started in 1974 by a sporting goods store owner who wanted to promote a new line of sneakers.
UK launches app to track and eradicate Asian insect
UK's Centre for Ecology and Hydrology has released a smartphone app designed to prevent the spread of an Asian-origin wasp. The authorities said that the Asian Hornet could pose a "threat" to UK's honeybees, and so early detection using public help is important to eradicate the non-native species. The app provides an insect identification guide for recording the species' sightings.
UK's biggest landlord bans coloured people over curry smell
UK's biggest buy-to-let landlord, Fergus Wilson, has banned 'coloured' people from renting his properties because of "the curry smell" at the end of their tenancy. “It is a problem with certain types of coloured people, those who consume curry, it sticks to the carpet," he said. Earlier, Wilson had refused to rent homes to victims of domestic violence.
Pratyusha's boyfriend files police complaint against Kamya
Late actress Pratyusha Banerjee's boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh has filed a police complaint against Kamya Punjabi, accusing her of defaming him and tampering an old video. Earlier, Kamya tweeted the teaser of a short film featuring Pratyusha. "[Kamya] is trying to make money in the name of a dead person...Pratyusha didn't make any short film during our relationship," said Rahul.
If I can gain from launching SRK's son, why won't I: Karan
Karan Johar, in a blog post on nepotism, questioned why he would not launch Shah Rukh Khan's son if he can gain from it. "We're not NGOs! We are businesses with bottom lines and budgets...[I]t's a balance of commerce and art, and both matter," he added. Karan further said he also launched Sidharth Malhotra, who has no lineage in Bollywood.
Stuffed toy tigress helps traumatised tiger cubs in MP
Park rangers in Madhya Pradesh were using a stuffed toy tigress to help three cubs traumatised after the death of their mother. A video shows the tiger cubs cuddling the toy tigress and drinking milk. The cubs were found in a critical condition after their mother's body was found near a river.
BCCI seeking govt permission to play against Pak: Reports
As per reports, the BCCI is seeking permission from the Home Ministry to play Pakistan in a series in Dubai later this year. According to an agreement signed in 2014, India was to play Pakistan in an away bilateral series, which never took place. India last played Tests against Pakistan in 2007-08, while an ODI series took place in 2012-13.
BCCI treasurer objected to cash award for team: BCCI Panel
BCCI's Committee of Administrators has said the Board's treasurer had objected to the cash awards announced for the team after their win over Australia, saying such announcements could only be made at general body meetings. "India have won today. What is the point of announcing the award three weeks later. It will look strange if we did so," CoA said.
Ahmed takes catch after ball ricochets off his shoulder
Bangladeshi pacer Taskin Ahmed took a catch which had ricocheted off his left shoulder off his own bowling in the second ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Ahmed caught the ball which had ricocheted and was looping towards the umpire. The catch dismissed Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis, who was playing on 102.
Sports Minister felicitates India's Special Olympics squad
Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Monday felicitated India's Special Olympics contingent, which won 73 medals at the recently concluded event in Austria. The 90-athlete contingent won 37 gold, 10 silver and 26 bronze medals at the event to finish fifth in the overall medals tally. The total participation cost for the Indian contingent was ₹1.50 crore, funded by the government.
Murali Vijay did take the catch: Ian Chappell
Former Australian cricket captain Ian Chappell claims that Indian fielder Murali Vijay did take Josh Hazlewood's catch off Ravichandran Ashwin's bowling, which was overruled by the third umpire during the fourth Test's third day. The catch was referred to the third umpire after the appeal. Hazlewood, however, got dismissed after two balls in the same over.
TMC MP gifts football to Lok Sabha Speaker
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament (MP) Prasun Banerjee, a former captain of the Indian football team, gifted a football to the Speaker in the Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday. Banerjee said that he gifted the ball as a memento to celebrate FIFA's decision of holding the FIFA U-17 World Cup final in Kolkata, West Bengal, later this year.
Change working style: UP CM tells police officials
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday asked police officials to change the way they work to instil a sense of safety among the public and fear among criminals. "The police must establish a direct communication with people and must take cognizance of even the most minor incident," he added. Adityanath stressed on making the police transparent and corruption free.
Acid attack survivors walk the runway at India Showcase Week
Acid attack survivors walked the runway at a fashion show during the India Showcase Week. The fashion show was organised by Cocoona Centre for Aesthetic Transformation in an attempt to empower acid attack survivors. It was followed by a motivational talk by Dr Sanjay Parashar, the founder of the organisation.
SC bans sale of BS-III compliant vehicles from April 1
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a ban on the registration and sale of vehicles compliant with the older Bharat Stage-III (BS-III) emission norms from April 1. The Supreme Court asserted that the health of millions was more important than commercial interests. Notably, more stringent BS-IV norms were introduced in 2010, and a nationwide rollout is expected on April 1.
Govt blacklists centre that leaked Dhoni's Aadhaar details
UIDAI has blacklisted the e-governance centre that shared MS Dhoni's Aadhaar details, after the cricketer's wife Sakshi tweeted a complaint to IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. The Twitter handle of CSC e-Governance Services had shared a picture of Dhoni giving his biometrics, along with his Aadhaar receipt. Sakshi brought this to Prasad's notice, who promised action.
Shiv Sena MP Gaikwad travels to Delhi by car post flying ban
Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad, who was banned by several airlines after he hit an Air India staffer with his slipper, travelled from Mumbai to Delhi by car for the ongoing Parliament session. He was earlier reported to have booked a train ticket in AC 3 tier coach of Rajdhani Express, however, he later chose to travel by road.
RBI exempts banks from working on April 1
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday exempted banks dealing in government businesses from remaining open on April 1 in view of the annual closing business. This reverses RBI's earlier order where it asked the banks to mandatorily remain open on all days from March 25 to April 1, including Saturday, Sunday and all holidays.
The longest musical performance will end in 2640
'As Slow as Possible' is a musical piece by late American composer John Cage that started in 2001 and is scheduled to end in 2640, making it the longest known musical performance. Lasting 639 years, the organ performance is being held in a church in Halberstadt, Germany. The performance lasted for only about 29 minutes when it premiered in 1987.
A laughing epidemic once lasted for 18 months in Africa
In a boarding school in the African region of Tanganyika, which is now known as Tanzania, girls began to abruptly laugh and cry in 1962. Without a cure to the laughing epidemic for a month and a half, the school was shut. The mass hysteria later spread to about 1,000 people in various schools, reportedly lasting up to 18 months.
US President Donald Trump is using a new iPhone: White House
US President Donald Trump is using a new iPhone, the White House's Director of Social Media Dan Scavino Jr revealed on Wednesday. This comes after several Twitter users noticed that some of Trump's tweets appeared to be sent from an iPhone over the last few weeks. Earlier, Trump had faced criticism from Democratic senators for using an 'unsecured' Android phone.
Robot to print and burn Trump's tweets automatically made
A Twitter account called Burned Your Tweet replies to tweets by US President Donald Trump with a video of a robot that automatically prints out Trump's tweets. The robot then grabs the printed tweets, sets them on fire and puts them in an ashtray. The account, which has posted four videos in a day, has garnered over 9,000 followers.
No beef ban in poll-bound Northeast shows hypocrisy: Owaisi
AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has said that no beef ban in three Northeast states which will go to polls next year reflects dual standards and hypocrisy. "In UP, BJP is doing appeasement of Hindutva forces," he added. His remark came after the BJP clarified that it will not impose a beef ban in Northeastern states if voted to power.
MCD polls: HC rejects Swaraj India's plea for common symbol
Ahead of the MCD polls, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected Yogendra Yadav-led Swaraj India's plea seeking a common symbol to contest the civic polls. The Delhi State Election Commission had earlier stated that it doesn't have the power to allot symbols to unrecognised but registered political parties. Yadav had formed Swaraj India after being expelled from AAP.
Scientists turn human kidney cells into tiny biocomputers
Boston University scientists reprogrammed human cells to make them follow computer-like instructions. The researchers created 109 different logic circuits from human kidney cells using genetic enzymes to cut and recombine DNA strands. The technique of gene manipulation could be used to program stem cells to generate desired tissue, killing tumour cells via biomarkers, said the researchers.
Planetary wave, discovered on Earth, may exist on Sun: Study
Large-scale planetary waves, found in Earth's upper atmosphere, may also exist on the Sun, according to a US-based study. As the 'Rossby waves' influence Earth's weather patterns, thus similar waves discovered on the Sun may be tied to solar wave eruptions and sunspots, scientists said. The discovery could help predict space weather and protect navigation systems and satellite operations.
Not in Presidential race, would work with RSS: Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday asserted that he was not in the running to be India's next President. "There is lots of news in newspapers, including entertainment-based items, so I consider it one of them," he said. Adding that he would reject the post even if it is offered, Bhagwat said he would prefer to work with RSS.
Use social media to promote welfare schemes: PM to BJP MPs
During his meeting with BJP MPs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked them to use social media to its maximum potential to popularise the government's social welfare schemes. PM Modi further asked them to keep in touch with their respective constituencies, and not let the people feel that they don't meet their elected representative.
Gujarat DGP orders removal of ACs from 600 police stations
Asserting that they were not entitled to luxury, Gujarat Director General of Police PP Pandey has ordered the removal of air conditioners from over 600 police stations across the state. The order stated that air conditioners not only added to the electricity bill, but also made officers avoid patrolling and other outdoor duties for the indoor comfort.
No global law barring sale of items with Indian flag: Govt
The government has said there was no international law barring the sale of products, including doormats, with the image of the Indian flag in other countries. However, legal action can be taken against e-commerce sites with commercial activities in India, it added. This comes after sale of doormats and slippers with Indian flag came to light in Canada and US.
Student compiled 712-page doc to show Muslims condemn terror
A 712-page document that shows that a number of times Muslims all around the world have condemned terrorism was created last November by a 19-year-old American-Muslim student. The girl said that she wanted to show people how weak the argument is that Muslims do not care about terrorism. The document was later turned into an interactive website.
Islamic State vows war against Iran for tolerating Jews
Radical Sunni Islamist militant group Islamic State has released a video threatening Iran of an attack for its role in the region's conflicts and its tolerance of Jews. The video also shows several soldiers captured by the extremist group being decapitated. Notably, Shi'ite-majority Iran has backed Syria and Iraq in their fight against the militants.
Ed Sheeran fan jailed for playing 'Shape of You' for 30 mins
British national Sonia Bryce has been jailed for eight weeks for playing Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' on repeat for 30 minutes at an extremely high volume. The judge told her, "you do not behave like a civilised person". Bryce, who has previously been jailed for similar behaviour, denied the allegations and said, "I don't even like Ed Sheeran."
There'll be fewer family businesses in long run: Adi Godrej
Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej has said there will be fewer and fewer family businesses in the long term. Globally, entrepreneurship begins with family businesses but these businesses don't last through generations and often collapse by the second or third generation, he stated. Further, Godrej said one shouldn't distinguish by compartmentalising people as being family members or professionals.
Australian media calls Kohli 'classless', 'egomaniac'
After Virat Kohli admitted he no longer considered the Australian players his friends, Aussie media has called Kohli "classless" and an "egomaniac". "Virat Kohli had to shake hands and move on after series win but he acted like a child," read a headline in Sydney's Daily Telegraph. Another newspaper slammed Kohli for refusing Steve Smith's offer of sharing a beer.
David Beckham slammed for referring to Hong Kong as China
Former footballer David Beckham has been criticised for calling Hong Kong China. Beckham spent two days in Shanghai and Hong Kong, following which he posted a Facebook video captioned, "Great 48 hours in China." Although the caption was later changed, a user posted, "We have our own government, currency, even Football Team!"
Samajwadi Party to contest on all 272 seats in MCD polls
The Samajwadi Party has decided to contest on all 272 seats in the upcoming Municipal Corporation elections in Delhi and is hopeful of winning at least 15 seats. The party slammed BJP, which currently rules MCD, for not taking care of the health and sanitation sector. It also criticised AAP for not taking account of poor water and power supply.
524 fast track courts functional across India: Govt
Asserting that the Centre is encouraging the states to set up more fast track courts, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said 524 such courts were functional across India. Notably, the 14th Finance Commission had recommended the setting up of 1,800 fast track courts to strengthen the judicial system, he added. Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of such courts.
122 to face trial for sorcery killings in Papua New Guinea
As many as 122 men charged for the killing of at least seven people including two children, who they accused of practising sorcery, will face trial in Papua New Guinea in April. The men allegedly burned down houses and killed villagers in 2014 in search of sorcerers. Beliefs in sorcery and witchcraft are widespread in some regions of the country.
Earthquake of magnitude 6.6 hits Russia
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday struck Russia's eastern Kamchatka peninsula in the Bering Sea at a depth of 22.8 kilometres, the US Geological Survey said. However, Russia's Emergencies Ministry declared that there was no tsunami threat due to the quake. The earthquake happened in the vicinity of a volcano which was recently activated after being inactive for 250 years.
OnePlus, Amitabh Bachchan launch contest with ₹1 crore prize
Smartphone major OnePlus, which recently launched OnePlus 3T - Best rated smartphone on Amazon, has announced the 'Best Smartphone Contest' with its first ever OnePlus star Amitabh Bachchan. Participants will have a chance to win a grand prize of ₹1 crore and meet Amitabh Bachchan by completing a series of tasks.
Chhetri in top active int'l scorers alongside Messi, Ronaldo
Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri broke into the top five active international goalscorers, scoring his 53rd international goal in the Asian Cup qualifier against Myanmar on Tuesday. He now features alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, who leads the list with 71 goals, followed by Lionel Messi at 58. Chhetri, who has played 93 matches, is tied with England captain Wayne Rooney.
Scientists recreate female menstrual cycle in lab
Researchers have developed an organ on a chip that models a woman's entire reproductive system, including menstruation and hormone-induced responses. The design contains interconnected 3D models of ovaries, uterus, cervix made of human tissue. The model is supplied with blood and hormones to simulate a full 28-day menstrual cycle for studies on cancer, infertility, drug testing among others.
Brain implant lets paralysed man move hands with thought
A world-first procedure has allowed a fully paralysed man to control his hand using just his thoughts. The 'neuroprosthesis' technique allows tetraplegic people to reach and grasp things using electrical implants connected to their brain. The patient aged 53, who lost his motor movements eight years ago in a bike accident, is now able to drink and eat without assistance.
SC allows CCTV cameras in courtrooms for 1st time
In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the installation of CCTV cameras inside the courtrooms in at least two district courts of all states and Union Territories. The top court, however, made it clear that the footage of the CCTV camera will not be available under the RTI and will be released only on High Courts' direction.
India becomes net exporter of electricity for 1st time
India has become net exporter of electricity from a net importer of electricity for the first time, Central Electricity Authority has stated. During the current year 2016-17 (April 2016 to February 2017), India has exported around 579.8 crore units to Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar, which is 21.3 crore units more than the import of around 558.5 crore units from Bhutan.
A family from US had blue-coloured skin
The Fugate family from Kentucky, US, is believed to have had blue-coloured skin, due to a condition called methemoglobinemia. It was caused by a type of haemoglobin that couldn't carry oxygen through blood, making the skin look blue. The first generation developed the condition around the 1820s, but the treatment for the same was first performed during the 1960s.
Shraddha unveils brother Siddhanth's look as Dawood Ibrahim
Actress Shraddha Kapoor took to social media to unveil her brother Siddhanth Kapoor's look from the upcoming biographical crime film 'Haseena: The Queen of Mumbai'. Siddhanth will be seen playing the role of Haseena's brother Dawood Ibrahim, an underworld don. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film is scheduled to release on July 14.
Australia lose Rank 2, ₹2 crore prize money because of rain
Australia lost the number two Test rank and a cash amount of $300,000 (₹2 crore), after rain washed out the fifth day, causing a draw in the South Africa-New Zealand Test. Subsequently, SA rose to second in the ICC Test rankings and won ICC's award of $500,000. Australia will be awarded $200,000 for finishing the year at the third place.
Samsung store in Singapore mall catches fire
Electronics maker Samsung's store at a Singapore mall caught fire on Tuesday, prompting nearby stores to close temporarily. The cause of the fire still hasn't been determined and the extent of property damage is yet to be ascertained. This comes a day before Samsung is scheduled to launch Galaxy S8, the company's first smartphone after the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco.
Whatever is illegal should be acted against: Ramdev
Reacting to Uttar Pradesh government's crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses, Yoga Guru Ramdev on Wednesday said, "Whatever is illegal should be acted against. What is the problem in it? Be it illegal slaughterhouses or illegal mining." Ramdev further said that under Chief minister Yogi Adityanath's rule, Uttar Pradesh would become an ideal state (uttam pradesh).
Construction of Babri Mosque matter of ego for Muslims: BJP
Welcoming the Supreme Court's proposal to mediate on the Ram Janmabhumi-Babri Masjid issue, BJP's Vinay Katiyar alleged that the construction of a mosque at the site was a matter of ego for Muslims. "The Muslims are not going to agree. They are not concerned about the construction of masjid as there are a number of masjids in Ayodhya," he added.
Lalu's son Tej Pratap forms DSS to counter RSS
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's elder son and Bihar Minister, Tej Pratap, has formed an organisation named Dharmnirapeksh Sevak Sangh (DSS) to counter Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). "It'll offer strong resistance to RSS and its divisive ideology. The DSS has members from all religions and communities," he said. "We are planning to organise its yatra on April 2," he added.
BJP leaders attend dinner hosted by CM Nitish Kumar
After almost seven years, BJP leaders, barring a few of them, attended a dinner hosted by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar at his residence on Monday. In 2010, Nitish had cancelled a dinner for the BJP national leadership after photographs showing him holding hands with the then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi appeared in newspapers.
Tesla car on Autopilot mode hits police motorcycle
US police has confirmed that a police motorcycle was struck by a Tesla Model X car while reportedly operating on autopilot mode last week. The car began rolling forward while at a traffic signal, prompting the police officer to get off his motorcycle. The car hit the fallen motorcycle, but no damage was reported to either vehicle, the police said.
Edtech startup Byju's raises ₹195 crore from Verlinvest
Education technology startup Byju's has raised ₹195 crore ($30 million) from Brussels-based family firm Verlinvest at a valuation of about $600 million. In September 2016, Byju's raised $50 million in a round led by Facebook Co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan's Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Founded by Byju Raveendran in 2011, Byju's has so far raised nearly $200 million.
Police break up gang's plan to steal Ferrari Founder's body
Italian investigators on Tuesday said they had foiled a gang's plot to steal the body of Italian automaker Ferrari's Founder Enzo Ferrari from his tomb. The gang had reportedly planned to demand ransom from Ferrari's family or company. Ferrari, who died at the age of 90 in 1988, is buried in an above-ground tomb near the Ferrari plant in Italy.
Militants ransack police superintendent's house in J&K
At least two militants ransacked the house of a Superintendent of Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. The militants tried to scare his family members by firing in the air, but there were no reports of any injury. Notably, this comes after three civilians were killed in an incident where stone pelters clashed with the police in Budgam.
KFC, 300 Gurugram meat shops forced shut by Shiv Sena
Over 300 meat shops in Gurugram, including KFC outlets, were forced to close on Tuesday for Navratras by more than 200 protesters claiming to be Shiv Sena members. Besides Navratras, the alleged Shiv Sena members also demanded that the shops be closed on every Tuesday. Meanwhile, some shopkeepers are considering approaching the police against the forced closures.
Goa Minister suspends 14 govt officials for coming late
Goa Revenue Minister Rohan Khaunte on Wednesday suspended 14 district-level officials for two days for coming late to their respective offices in Mapusa town. "The leeway of 15 minutes delay was given considering that there might be traffic. But those who came after 15 minutes were suspended," he said. The incident occurred when the minister was on a surprise inspection.
Another African national attacked in Greater Noida
According to reports, a female African student was pulled from inside an autorickshaw by some unidentified men who misbehaved with her and then beat her up when she shouted for help. Notably, this comes a day after a mob thrashed four Nigerian nationals with bricks, knives and rods following the death of a teenager.
Head & Shoulders owner moves court against HUL's shampoo ad
Consumer goods firm Procter & Gamble has moved Delhi High Court in an appeal against an order dismissing its plea over alleged disparaging shampoo advertisements by Hindustan Unilever. The brands in question are HUL's Clinic Plus shampoo and P&G's Head & Shoulders shampoo. Earlier, both firms filed suits against each other, claiming that the other's ads were undermining its brand.
Actor weighing 108 kg refuses to gain more weight for show
Actress Anjali Anand, who currently weighs 108 kg, has refused to put on more weight for her role of a plus size girl in the upcoming TV show 'Dhhai Kilo Prem'. Anjali, who will be making her acting debut with the show, was asked by makers to gain more weight. "[A]ny more change might get difficult to reverse," said Anjali.n
I am dating but I feel single: Arbaaz on relationship status
Actor Arbaaz Khan, while opening up about his relationship status, said that although he is dating someone, he feels single. "I really don't know whether I have it in me at this point to go through the entire scenario of commitment," he added. Arbaaz and his estranged wife Malaika, who were married for 16 years, announced their split in 2016.
Mumbai restaurant hires deaf and mute staff
A restaurant in Mumbai hires deaf and mute staff and encourages diners to communicate using sign language. All the 27 staff members at Mirchi & Mime use sign language to communicate with diners, who are encouraged to use the hand gestures written on menu cards. The owners of Mirchi & Mime plan to open 21 new branches.
JD(U) rejects reports of talks with BJP to rejoin NDA
JD(U) on Wednesday rejected the reports that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar may join hands with the NDA as 'impossible and baseless'. "Our alliance is strong and working for Bihar's development," JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak asserted. Notably, JD(U) was once a part of NDA and had walked out of the alliance in 2013 when Narendra Modi was declared the PM candidate.
Afghan national booked after heroin found in rectum
A 19-year-old Afghan national was booked on Tuesday after doctors at a Delhi hospital found seven heroin capsules inside his rectum. The accused, Mahammadi Hamid, landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in an unconscious state after falling ill during a flight. He has not been arrested as he remains unconscious.n
I-T Dept seized ₹600 crore in cash, valuables post note ban
The Income Tax Department has seized cash and valuables totalling ₹600 crore in search and survey operations post demonetisation, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Tuesday. The department carried out searches and surveys in over 1,100 cases during the two-month period ending January 10, 2017. Furthermore, over 5,100 notices were issued for verification of suspicious high-value cash deposits.
Trump signs order to roll back Obama-era climate policies
The US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an order to roll back Barack Obama-era climate change regulations, questioning US' support for an international deal to fight global warming. The regulations required US states to slash carbon emissions from power plants. "I'm taking historic steps for American energy to reverse government intrusion and cancel job-killing regulations," said Trump.
Plan for skyscraper hanging from an asteroid unveiled
New York-based architecture company Clouds AO has unveiled plan for a skyscraper that will be hanging down from an asteroid orbiting the Earth. Called the 'Analemma Tower', the skyscraper will be suspended from high-strength cables attached to an asteroid. The building would travel in a 24-hour cycle, returning exactly to the same position in the sky each day.
Mushtaq never played a Test after Sehwag's 309 at Multan
Former Pakistani cricketer Saqlain Mushtaq was dropped and never played a Test again after the Multan Test against India, in which Virender Sehwag became India's first triple centurion on March 29, 2004. Sehwag reached 300 with a six off Mushtaq, later revealing that he had told Sachin Tendulkar that he would hit a six only if Mushtaq came to bowl.
US driver lands world's first monster truck front flip
Monster truck driver Lee O'Donnell landed the first-ever monster truck front flip at the 2017 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Championship on Sunday. The flip helped O'Donnell land the championship with a 9.355 rating. O'Donnell, who is known as Fearless O'Donnell, flipped his truck, the 'Mad Scientist', using a curved obstruction in the arena.
Govt shares Dhoni's Aadhaar info on Twitter, wife complains
The Twitter handle of the government's digital services arm shared a picture of MS Dhoni's Aadhaar application form, prompting wife Sakshi to complain to IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. Sakshi tweeted, "Is there any privacy left??? Information of adhaar card including application is made public!" Prasad replied the picture was not leaking information, but Sakshi clarified that the form was.
Indore Mayor garlands PM, CM's pics with late husband's pic
BJP leader and Indore Mayor Malini Gaud, during a function at her residence on Monday, garlanded the photos of PM Narendra Modi, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan along with her late husband's photo. As a part of Hindu ritual, photo of a person is garlanded after he or she has passed away. The Congress has condemned the Mayor's act.
RSS trying to implement fundamentalist agenda: Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is trying to implement its "fundamentalist agenda through the BJP governments, which could put the secular character of the country at risk". "BJP has no plan for the development of Uttar Pradesh...a new form of corrupt politics has come before us," he added.