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Aap samjhte to ho nahi main kya bol rahi hoon: LS Speaker to leaders
During the discussion on the Rafale deal in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan told Congress leaders, "Aap baithiya na. Samjhte to ho nahi main kya bol rahi hoon." Mahajan's remarks followed Congress President Rahul Gandhi objection to Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman having accused him of discussing the Rafale deal with French President Emmanuel Macron.
There have been no riots in UP in my tenure as CM: Yogi Adityanath
Stating that in March, he'll complete two years in power as the Uttar Pradesh CM, Yogi Adityanath tweeted that no riots took place in the state during his tenure. "We've put a check on organised crimes and strengthened the rule of law. Apart from incidents of family feud and personal animosity, people across the state find themselves safe," he added.
Time capsule buried for 100 years at Indian Science Congress
Nobel laureates, including biochemist Avram Hershko and physicist Duncan Haldane, lowered a time capsule 10 feet into the ground on the second day of the 106th Indian Science Congress. The capsule, which will remain buried for 100 years, contains 100 technologies indicative of the present times. They include a laptop, smartphone, drone, VR headset, and an Amazon Alexa-powered device.
Christian Michel had role in more defence deals: ED to Delhi court
AgustaWestland scam accused middleman Christian Michel had roles in more defence deals, the Enforcement Directorate told a Delhi court on Saturday. It also stated that the documents provided in an Italian court leading to his acquittal were false. Following the court hearing, Michel was sent to judicial custody till February 26.
6 members of a family found dead at their house in Karnataka
Six members of a family including parents and their four daughters, two of whom were married, were found dead at their house in Karnataka's Koppal on Saturday. Police said the father of the children hanged himself after he allegedly poisoned his wife and four daughters. The neighbours said that the family was unable to pay loans due to failed crops.
CBI raids homes of IAS officer, SP leader in mining scam case
The CBI raided 12 places across Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, including the residence of a senior IAS officer in Lucknow, in connection with the multi-crore mining scam in UP's Bundelkhand. Raids were also carried out at Samajwadi Party Legislative Councillor Ramesh Mishra's home in Hamirpur. The CBI had taken over the probe on the directions of the Allahabad High Court.
Schoolgirls in Kenya to face compulsory tests for pregnancy
Girls returning to school after the Christmas break in Kenya's Narok County are undergoing compulsory tests for pregnancy and female genital mutilation (FGM). Girls found to have undergone FGM will be required to give a police statement, while those pregnant will be asked to identify the man involved. Notably, Narok County has the highest teenage pregnancy rates in Kenya.
Nepal to make children give 5-10% of their income to parents
Children in Nepal will be required to deposit 5-10% of their income in their parents' bank accounts under a new law set to be introduced by the government. The move is primarily aimed at ensuring the security of senior citizens. The government will present a bill on the amendment to the Senior Citizens Act, 2063 (2006) with such a provision.
Man pays ₹21 crore for endangered tuna fish at Japan auction
A Japanese sushi restaurant chain's owner has set a record by paying $3.1 million (over ₹21.5 crore) for an endangered bluefin tuna in the year's first auction at Tokyo's new fish market. Kiyoshi Kimura bought the 278 kg fish for over twice the previous record of $1.4 million, which he paid in 2013. "I bought a good tuna," he said.
Civil transactions blown out of proportion: Nirav Modi on PNB scam
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi in his response to a PMLA court said all his dealings with PNB were "civil transactions" that had been "blown out of proportion". He also said that he was unable to return to India due to "security reasons". The court was hearing a case filed by the Enforcement Directorate to declare him a "fugitive economic offender".
Will not quit if Donald Trump asks: US central bank chief
US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday said he would not quit if asked to resign by President Donald Trump. Trump has criticised the Fed chief for raising interest rates, and reports had said that Trump had discussed firing Powell. Last month, Trump compared Federal Reserve to a "powerful golfer who can't score".n
Most of my films are enjoyed across age groups: Alia Bhatt
While speaking about the films she has acted in, Alia Bhatt said, "I would like to think that most of my films are enjoyed across age groups." "I feel the kids connect with me through the various projects that I take on," the actress added. Alia further said that she would "love" to act in a children's film.
Alok Nath granted anticipatory bail in Vinta Nanda rape case
Actor Alok Nath, who has been accused of rape and sexual assault, has been granted anticipatory bail by a sessions court in Mumbai. An FIR was earlier filed against the actor based on a complaint issued by producer Vinta Nanda. The producer had accused Alok Nath of rape and sexual harassment in a Facebook post shared in October, 2018.
I will never leave a film because of money: Rajkummar Rao
Rajkummar Rao has said that he has never left and will never leave a film because of money, adding, "I never wanted to be an actor because I wanted to earn a lot of money." "My reason was only my love for my work...I've never thought or talked about money," he further said. Rajkummar was last seen in '5 Weddings'.n
It's debate, not controversy: Akshaye on 'The Accidental...'
Speaking about the controversy surrounding his upcoming film 'The Accidental Prime Minister', actor Akshaye Khanna said, "What you call controversy, I am calling a debate." "In a democratic country, the debate should be on," the actor added. Akshaye, who plays former PM Manmohan Singh's media adviser in the film, further said that people have their opinions and "must express them".
Pant could be a match-winner in the World Cup: Sourav Ganguly
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly reckons that wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant could prove to be a match-winner in the 2019 World Cup. "He is an outstanding player...He can play at Number 4 because he has an uncomplicated batting style. He plays the fast bowlers with ease and hits them for boundaries," Ganguly said about Pant.
Need more time to improve as a Test bowler: Kuldeep Yadav
Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav said that he needs "more time" to improve as a Test bowler after playing his maiden Test match on Australian soil. "I have played enough cricket to have decent enough knowledge... The more you play with red ball the more you can improve," Yadav said after having picked three wickets in the Sydney Test so far.
Would happily pay to watch Rishabh Pant play: Adam Gilchrist
Praising India's wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant, former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist said that he would happily pay to watch Pant play. "We probably all expected him to bat aggressively from ball one but he showed he can build an inning and then by the end of it allowed himself to play with all the freedom," Gilchrist said.
Farmers are vote bank for Cong but annadata for us: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday said, “Farmers are a vote bank for Congress, while we consider them 'annadata' (provider of food)." "The Congress government first forced the farmers to take loans and is now misleading them in the name of loan waivers," he added. This comes after Congress governments in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh waived farm loans.
Amazon-Flipkart nexus is 'economic terrorism': Traders' body
Traders' body CAIT met with Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday to condemn the joint opposition by e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart of the recently revised FDI policy in e-commerce, calling it "economic terrorism". The delegation was led by CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal. He said industry bodies like FICCI and CII's reported support to the opposition was also regrettable.
Govt will solve 'Angel Tax' issue soon: Suresh Prabhu
Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu has said the Finance Ministry has been consulted to come up with a solution to 'Angel Tax' and the difficulties startups are facing over it. A 30% 'Angel Tax' is levied on investments above "fair value" of startups by external investors. Previously, over 60 startups and a few investors complained to the government over the same.
Can't give jobs to 90% youth even after reservation: Maha CM
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said, “Even if reservation is given to all the communities, the government cannot give jobs to 90% of youth." He added that the government can only give 25,000 jobs per year and that reservation is not a solution. Maharashtra Assembly cleared the Maratha Reservation Bill last year which gave 16% reservation to Marathas.
One arrested after blast causes factory to collapse in Delhi
Sumit Gupta, an accused in the Delhi factory collapse incident, has been arrested, Deputy Commissioner of Police West Delhi Monika Bhardwaj said on Saturday. At least seven people, including a 5-year-old child, were killed after a cylinder blast caused part of a factory building to collapse in Moti Nagar on Wednesday. Eight other people were injured in the incident.
PM Modi lays foundation of ₹2,391-cr Mandal Dam in Jharkhand
PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation of several irrigation projects, including the revival of Mandal Dam project worth ₹2,391.36-crore, in Jharkhand. The dam, work for which was stalled since 1993, will provide irrigation to 19,604-hectare area in Jharkhand, and Bihar. During the launch, PM Modi said, "Around ₹90,000 crore is being spent on...revival of 99 irrigation projects across India."
China tells Army to be war-ready as world faces 'major changes'
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called upon the armed forces to be ready for war as the world "is facing a period of major changes never seen in a century". He said the armed forces needed to be able to respond quickly to emergencies. This comes amid tensions in the South China Sea and China's strained ties with the US.
Focus on your game: Minister after player reminds of ₹2-crore reward
After shooter Manu Bhaker asked Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij whether the ₹2-crore cash reward promise was just a 'jumla', he tweeted, "Bhaker should feel sorry for creating this controversy...She should focus on her game only." "Bhaker will will will get 2 crores," he added. Vij had announced the cash reward after Bhaker won gold in 2018 Youth Olympic Games.
CAT 2018 results out, all 11 toppers are male from tech background
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) today declared the results of Common Admission Test (CAT) 2018, which was held on November 25 last year. As many as 11 candidates scored perfect 100 percentile, with all of them being male and from engineering or technology background. Further, a total of 21 candidates scored 99.99 percentile.
Spinners Kuldeep, Jadeja take 5 wickets as Aus end Day 3 at 236/6
Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja picked up five wickets as Australia ended the third day of the fourth Test in Sydney at 236/6 on Saturday, trailing India by 386 runs. Only 73.3 overs were possible in the day as rain forced an early close of play. Opener Marcus Harris slammed his second Test fifty and got out on 79.
Sotheby's India MD quits a month after sexual misconduct claims
Auction house Sotheby's India MD Gaurav Bhatia has resigned about a month after he went on a "leave of absence" following allegations of sexual misconduct. The allegations included forceful kissing, inappropriate touching and physically assaulting a man in a hotel room in 2014. Bhatia said he had decided to "move on" after two "enriching" years with Sotheby's.
AAP, Cong to ally for 2019 polls in Delhi: Ex-AAP leader Ashutosh
Journalist and former AAP leader Ashutosh has hinted that AAP and Congress will form an alliance in Delhi for the Lok Sabha elections. Ashutosh reportedly wrote in his publication, "(Arvind) Kejriwal wants an alliance with Congress. He has been pushing for it for the past one year." Alliance may help both parties win all seven seats in Delhi, he claimed.
Mamata Banerjee plays badminton in West Bengal, shares video
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday posted a video of herself playing badminton on Twitter. The 32-second video, which ends with Mamata losing a point, was captioned, "We love sports. A token game in a village". Interestingly, Mamata has penned songs in her music album titled 'Roudrachaya' and has also composed poems.
If you're a man, come touch the bus: TN policeman dares protestors
A video of Tamil Nadu policeman Mohana Aiyer has surfaced, wherein he's warning the protestors who were allegedly about to torch a bus in a town on Kerala-Tamil Nadu border during a strike on Thursday over Sabarimala temple issue. "Will you touch the bus? Come, touch it. If you are a man, come and touch it," Aiyer dares the protestors.
6 children, driver killed as bus falls in gorge in Himachal
As many as six children and a driver were killed after a school bus fell into a gorge in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. The bus was carrying children from nearby villages to DAV Public School when the mishap took place. Around 10 children were injured and have been hospitalised, Sirmaur Deputy Commissioner Lalit Jain said.
Flying plywood crashes into car's windshield, riders survive
A piece of plywood that came crashing through the windshield of a car on a highway in Canada's Ontario narrowly missed striking the driver and passenger. Police officials said that the piece of wood that was unsecured flew off another truck and struck the vehicle. "Please ensure your loads are strapped and properly secured," a police officer tweeted.
Vijay Mallya first person to be named 'fugitive economic offender'
A special anti-money laundering court has declared liquor baron Vijay Mallya a "fugitive economic offender", the first person to be declared so under a new law. The ruling empowers authorities to confiscate the assets of Mallya, who owes over ₹9,000 crore to Indian banks. A UK court last month said Mallya can be extradited to India to face fraud charges.
Cash-strapped HAL borrows ₹1,000 crore to pay employees: Report
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been forced to borrow around ₹1,000 crore to pay salaries to its employees, as per a report. "We've always been cash-rich, this is the first time...in two-three decades we've borrowed," the report quoted Chairman R Madhavan. Last October, HAL reportedly had just ₹1,000 crore, enough to pay its 29,000 employees for just three months.
I'm an admirer of Alia's work ever since 'Highway': Ranveer
Ranveer Singh, while talking about his upcoming film 'Gully Boy' co-actress Alia Bhatt, said, "I've been an admirer of her work and craft ever since 'Highway'...She has evolved as a person far beyond her years." "[Alia] has lovely energy about her...when I worked with her on 'Gully Boy', I realised what a powerhouse of talent she is," added Ranveer.
Vidya Balan to star in Tamil remake of Big B starrer 'Pink'
Vidya Balan will be starring in the Tamil remake of 'Pink', which released in 2016 with Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu in lead roles. The film, which will also star Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, will be produced by Boney Kapoor. Talking about Vidya's role in the remake, Boney said that her character has been written according to the Tamil market.
Don't need plot like rape to sell my product: Rohit on Simmba
Rohit Shetty, who was criticised for using a subject like rape for the redemption of a corrupt police officer in 'Simmba', said, "At this point in my career...I don't require a plot...like this to sell my product." "The film has been censored without a single cut," added Rohit. 'Simmba' stars Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan.
Indian cricketers present Glenn McGrath signed pink caps
India's cricketers on Saturday presented former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath signed pink caps, while also donning attires with the same colour in memory of the former cricketer's late wife Jane. For the last 10 years, Australia has hosted the Pink Test to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation, which works towards breast cancer awareness and aid.
Ranji Trophy is more difficult than India A: Shreyas Iyer
Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer said that playing in the Ranji Trophy is more difficult than playing for India A. "You play along with players from other states and with so many exposure tours, you are sort of settled into India A set-up... Suddenly coming back to Ranji Trophy, you have to get re-acquainted with some of the players," Iyer added.
Not in race for Leader of Opposition post in MP: Ex-CM
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said he is not in any race for Leader of Opposition post in Madhya Pradesh. He added that it's the party which will make the decision in this matter. Other names doing rounds for the post are former minister Gopal Bhargava, Datia MLA Narottam Mishra and former minister Rajendra Shukla.
Let every Indian ask PM questions I asked on Rafale: Rahul
Sharing a video wherein he asks questions related to the Rafale contract, Congress President Rahul Gandhi tweeted today, "Let every Indian ask the PM & his ministers these questions." In the video, Gandhi asked Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman who took the decision to give the contract to Anil Ambani and whether Defence Ministry officials had objected to this "bypass surgery".
Cashify acqui-hires gadget repairing startup Teksolvr
Gurugram-based online used-phone selling startup Cashify has acqui-hired Chandigarh-based hyperlocal gadget repairing platform Teksolvr. This marks the second acquisition for Cashify after it had acquired refurbished gadgets platform MobiBing in 2016. Founded in 2009 by Nakul Kumar, Amit Sethi, and Mandeep Manocha, Cashify enables customers to sell used phones and get instant cash.
No signs of atmosphere yet on farthest explored object: NASA
Initial data analysis of Ultima Thule, the farthest cosmic object ever explored, by New Horizons spacecraft has found no signs of an atmosphere yet, NASA said. No evidence of rings or satellites larger than one mile in diameter orbiting the object was found, NASA added. New Horizons had studied the object from a distance of around 3,500 kilometres.
Manmohan Singh successful, not accidental PM: Sanjay Raut
Ahead of the release of the film 'The Accidental Prime Minister', Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said, "If a prime minister governs the country for 10 years and the people respect him, I do not see him as an accidental prime minister." He added, "After Narasimha Rao, if the country has got a successful prime minister, it is Manmohan Singh."
Mumbai coaching teacher held for molesting teen for a year
A 42-year-old coaching centre teacher was arrested in Mumbai after a 17-year-old ex-student revealed he sexually harassed her for a year when she was aged 15. She came forward when she realised her younger sister may be sent to the same class. She said she hadn't revealed the incident earlier because she was afraid of being expelled from the class.
Medical aspirant commits suicide over entrance exam pressure
A Mumbai-based medical aspirant, who was reportedly preparing for the entrance examination for Doctor of Medicine (MD) course, allegedly committed suicide on Saturday. The police also found a suicide note allegedly written by the deceased, where she mentioned she was unable to cope with the "study pressure". She reportedly killed herself by jumping from her flat at around 7 am.
More than 1 Maharashtrian will be PM by 2050: Maha CM
On being asked if India will see a Maharashtrian PM by 2050, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said, "By 2050...more than one Maharashtrian would occupy PM's post.” "If anyone has really ruled India...it is Maharashtrians and we have the capability to reach Attock," he added. Attock, now in Pakistan, was briefly conquered by Maratha armies in 18th century.
40 lakh UP government workers to go on strike from Feb 6
As many as 40 lakh government workers in Uttar Pradesh will go on strike from February 6 to demand the restoration of old pension schemes, said Harikishor Tiwari, convenor of the old pension restoration forum. The government workers claim that they have been misled by government officials for two months.
Relations with India on a 'fast track', says China
China's relations with India are on a "fast track" and "have shown a sound momentum of improvement with frequent high-level exchanges" under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said. China is willing to work with India to enhance coordination and communication as the world faces "uncertainties", he added.
Iran to deploy warships in Atlantic Ocean amid tensions with US
The Iranian Navy will deploy warships in the Atlantic Ocean from March amid tensions with the US. A newly-built destroyer named 'Sahand' which is equipped with anti-aircraft and anti-ship guns, surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles and has electronic warfare capabilities, would be one of the deployed warships, Rear Admiral Touraj Hassani said.
Lara named daughter after Sydney where he hit 277 as 1st hundred
Former Windies' captain Brian Lara named his first daughter as Sydney after the city where he went on to convert his maiden Test ton into a double hundred on January 5, 1993. Lara, who began the day four of the Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground at 121*, scored 277 in the innings, helping Windies draw the Test.
What led to the birth of One Day International cricket?
The first-ever One Day International was an impromptu one, played between England and Australia in Melbourne on January 5, 1971. The 40-overs-per-side (eight balls per over) match was played on what would have been the fifth day of the washed-out third Ashes Test. It was played to appease the crowd and recover financial losses for the Don Bradman-led Australian board.
Gujarat couple designs WhatsApp-themed wedding invite
Surat-based Chintan, a web designer, and his fiancee Arzoo have created a WhatsApp-themed invitation card for their wedding. The wedding invite's "profile picture" is the couple's and the "status" reads, "You are obligated to attend our wedding else you will be blocked on WhatsApp." The couple used Lord Ganesha's photo instead of the messaging app's logo for a "traditional touch".
Rahul admits catch wasn't clean; umpire claps and gives thumbs up
During Australia's 15th over in the Sydney Test, India's KL Rahul attempted to take Marcus Harris' catch off Ravindra Jadeja by putting in a full-length dive from mid-on. Jadeja started celebrating thinking the catch was taken, however, Rahul gestured the ball landed short. On-field umpire Ian Gould clapped and gave a thumbs up to Rahul, appreciating his honesty.
Ashwin and Basu sir gave me the nickname 'White Walker': Pujara
India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has revealed that off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and team's fitness trainer Shankar Basu gave him the nickname 'White Walker', which is a humanoid creature in TV series 'Game of Thrones'. "Some guys also came up with 'winter is coming' where instead of it, they say...'Pujara is coming', which is a bit funny," he added.
Female rival steals Federer's towel as souvenir after beating him
Greek female tennis player Maria Sakkari stole 20-time men's Grand Slam champion Roger Federer's towel to keep it as a souvenir after defeating him in a mixed doubles match at Hopman Cup. After shaking hands with Federer, the 23-year-old noticed he left a towel on his seat. She sneaked over to his side and stole it after the post-match interview.
Ex-MLA who shot dead a woman danced with pistol, drink in hands: DJs
Ex-JD(U) MLA Raju Singh, who was arrested for shooting a woman during a New Year party at his farmhouse in Delhi's Mandi village, was dancing with a pistol in one hand and drink in the other, DJs at the party told police. The DJs further revealed that Singh had been drinking for an hour after the woman was shot.
Sitharaman did drama but ran away from my questions: Rahul
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday said Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gave a two-and-a-half-hour speech in Parliament but "ran away" from the questions he posed. Stating he had posed two questions to Sitharaman regarding the Rafale contract, he added, "Instead of answering this, the defence minister started doing drama that 'I have been insulted, I was called a liar'."
Elon Musk deletes tweet sharing incorrect report of Tesla record
Tesla CEO Elon Musk deleted a tweet in which he shared an incorrect report that Tesla outsold all other luxury automakers in America. The billionaire shared an article by a Forbes contributor that incorrectly said Tesla became America's number one premium carmaker. Forbes clarified that the story compared Tesla's global deliveries with US-only sales for Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Toyota's Lexus.
Kauravas were test tube babies, claims Andhra University VC
Referring to the Mahabharata at the Indian Science Congress on Friday, Andhra University Vice-Chancellor​ G Nageswara Rao said, "We had hundreds of Kauravas from one mother because of stem cell research and test tube baby technology." He further claimed that, according to the Ramayana, Ravan had several airports in Lanka and 24 types of aircraft of varying sizes and capacities.
US woman in coma for over 14 years gives birth
A US woman in a coma for more than 14 years has given birth at a nursing facility in Arizona, sparking a sexual abuse investigation. Reportedly, none of the staff at the facility knew that she was pregnant until she gave birth. The woman has been a patient at the healthcare facility since a near-drowning incident left her brain-damaged.
Trump threatens to declare national emergency to get wall funding
US President Donald Trump has said he could declare a national emergency to build a wall along the Mexico border without the approval of Congress. Trump added he was prepared for the partial government shutdown, now in its third week, to last years. This comes after Trump met senior Democrats, who refused his request for funding.
'If no bill, your meal is free' to be displayed in trains by March
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has instructed officials that a tin plate saying, "No tips please, if no bill, your meal is free", along with a menu rate list should be displayed on trains by March. To check overcharging by caterers, Goyal advised that PoS Machines with swipe and bill-generating machine should be distributed to catering staff and TTEs by March.
India removes price cap on innovative drugs for first 5 years
The government on Thursday removed the price control on innovative medicines developed by foreign companies for five years from the date of commencement of their commercial marketing. These include orphan drugs which are used for treating diseases that are rare. The government said the price control exemption gives Indian patients access to foreign medicines.
Being a rule breaker has been my USP: Ayushmann Khurrana
Ayushmann Khurrana has said being a "rule breaker" has been his "USP", adding, "It's important to be a rule breaker in this day and age." "And to do that, you've to be someone who defies the norms. I've been like that from my first film itself," he further said. Ayushmann added he has reaped benefits from the choices he made.
Will take me long time to be compared to mom: Sara on Amrita
Talking about the comparisons being made on the acting front with her mother Amrita Singh, Sara Ali Khan said, "She's an extremely fine actor and it will take me a long time to be compared to her." Sara, who made her Bollywood debut with Sushant Singh Rajput's 'Kedarnath', was seen opposite Ranveer Singh in Rohit Shetty's 'Simmba'.
Deepika and I won't have a film together this year: Ranveer
Ranveer Singh, who got married to Deepika Padukone in November last year, has revealed, "My wife and I will not have a film together this year." "The chemistry between us is extra special. It has been seen and proven. Much as I am truly, madly and deeply in love with her, I'm aching to act with Deepika again," added Ranveer.
We don't make such films anymore: Kangana on 'Manikarnika'
Kangana Ranaut, who will be seen as Rani Laxmibai in her upcoming film 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi', said, "I don't think we make this kind of movies." "It's very unfortunate that in my 12 years of career, I never got to do a film which is about the love for the land. Shows how indulgent we are," she added.
Surprised she knows about me: Vicky on Katrina's comment
Vicky Kaushal, while responding to Katrina Kaif's comment that she would like to work with him, said, "I was surprised that she knows about my existence. But the love that is coming my way is great." On 'Koffee with Karan Season 6', Karan Johar had asked Katrina which newcomer she would like to work with, then she had named Vicky.
Cong seeks list of leaders who 'harmed' party in Raj polls
The Congress has sought the names of party leaders from each assembly constituency of Rajasthan "who worked against party candidates" in the December 7 Assembly polls, state Congress chief and Deputy CM Sachin Pilot said. He added, "People who won the elections have also complained that some were not cooperating... If the complaints were found right, action will be taken."
Try to mess and you'll be finished: Andhra CM to BJP workers
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu on Friday threatened BJP workers after they tried to block his convoy, saying, “If you try to mess with me, you’ll be finished." Naidu further said, "You should all be ashamed because of what your leader PM Narendra Modi has done." This comes after PM Modi on Wednesday accused Naidu of corruption.
27 people killed by tigers in 2018: MoS Mahesh Sharma
As many as 27 people were killed in tiger attacks in 2018 Minister of State for Environment, Mahesh Sharma told Lok Sabha on Friday. Of these, 15 were killed in Maharashtra alone, while four were killed in Uttar Pradesh. Sharma added that ₹2 lakh per person is provided to the victim of a tiger attack on request from the states.
Right To Education is a bogus scheme: Karnataka CM
Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy on Friday said, "Right To Education (RTE) is a bogus scheme and private institutions are minting money on a big scale in the name of RTE." He stated that the Kannada language has been vanishing due to English. Centre must bring a law to save regional languages and put control over private schools, he further said.
NGT imposes ₹100 cr fine on Meghalaya over illegal mining
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday imposed a ₹100 crore fine on Meghalaya government for failing to curb illegal mining in the state. A report submitted to NGT stated that most of the mines in the state are operating without license or lease. This comes after 15 miners were trapped in an illegal mine in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya.
Calls to child helpline rose three-fold in last 4 yrs: Govt
Women and Child Development Ministry informed Lok Sabha that the calls received by child helpline in the last four years increased more than three-fold. CHILDLINE (1098) had answered 38,22,081 calls in the year 2013-14 which increased to 1,15,59,750 calls in the year 2017-18, it said. Out of these, direct intervention was provided in 2,18,266 cases.
237 detained in Kerala's Kannur and Pathanamthitta districts
As many as 237 people have been taken into preventive detention in connection with violence in Kannur and Pathanamthitta districts in Kerala, said the police. Earlier, country-made bombs were hurled at the residences of BJP leader V Muraleedharan and CPI(M) leaders AN Shamseer and P Sasi. Kerala has been witnessing violence since two women aged under 50 entered Sabarimala Temple.
Poore mulk me nafrat aur zulm ka bekhauf naach jari hai: Naseeruddin
In a video released by Amnesty India, actor Naseeruddin Shah says, "Poore mulk me nafrat aur zulm ka bekhauf naach jari hai," adding those opposing it are suppressed. "Had we dreamt of a country where there is no space for dissent? Where only rich and powerful are heard, and where the poorest and most vulnerable are forever oppressed?" asks Naseeruddin.
Where there once was law, there is now only darkness: Naseeruddin
Amnesty India has released a video in which veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah says, "Where there once was law, there is now only darkness." "In the name of religion, walls of hate are being erected. Innocents are being killed... And those who stand against this injustice are having their offices raided, licences cancelled, bank accounts frozen, and voices silenced," Shah added.
Surbhi held Dipika's neck, wasn't shown on Bigg Boss 12: Sreesanth
'Bigg Boss 12' runner-up Sreesanth has revealed that his fellow participant Surbhi Rana once held show's winner Dipika Kakar Ibrahim's neck so hard that she fell but it wasn't shown on TV. He added Surbhi also held Srishty Rode's hair, which led to Srishty almost falling on a slab. "Colors showed you what they wanted to show," Sreesanth further claimed.
He'll hit you for 6, babysit your kids: Bharat Army's chant for Pant
The Bharat Army, the official Indian cricket supporters' group, has come up with a chant for wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant which includes references from banter in Australia-India Test series. The group shared a video on Twitter wherein supporters can be heard chanting, "We've got...Rishabh Pant, I just don't think you'll understand, he'll hit you for a six, he'll babysit your kids."
Physio spent more time with me than his family in last month: Pujara
Following his 373-ball 193-run knock in the fourth Test against Australia, India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara took to Twitter to thank Team India physio Patrick Farhart for helping in keeping him "up and running". "This man has spent more time with me than his family in the last month...Cheers to all the long evening sessions," added Pujara about the Australian.
Aus captain Paine answers journalist's phone at press conference
Australia captain Tim Paine answered a journalist's phone on his behalf in the middle of a press conference after the fourth Test's second day on Friday. "Tim Paine speaking...Who is it sorry? Oh, okay, who are you after?...Casey in Hong Kong?...No worries...I'll tell him to check his emails," Paine was heard saying. "Pant was right...only talking! talking!" a user tweeted.
Shooter Manu asks minister if ₹2-crore reward promise was 'jumla'
Shooter Manu Bhaker, who won gold in 2018 Youth Olympic Games, asked Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij whether the ₹2-crore cash reward promise for her achievement was just a 'jumla'. The 16-year-old shared a screenshot of Vij's tweets, wherein he had mentioned Bhaker would get ₹2 crore and had claimed previous governments used to reward athletes with just ₹10 lakh.
Achrekar lectured me for interviewing 14-year-old Sachin: Bhogle
Commentator Harsha Bhogle has revealed that former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar's coach Ramakant Achrekar, who died aged 86 on Wednesday, admonished him when he went to interview the then 14-year-old Sachin. Bhogle added Achrekar did so as he thought the attention might spoil the batsman. Calling Sachin's tribute to Achrekar "very moving", Bhogle added, "You were an able student."
Apple loses $450 billion in market cap in the last 3 months
Shares of the world's first trillion-dollar public company, Apple, have fallen over 38% between October 2018 and January 2019, costing it over $450 billion in market capitalisation. CEO Tim Cook recently cut Apple's quarterly revenue forecast for the first time in nearly 20 years, adding the company expects to make $84 billion, lower than the previous estimate of $89-93 billion.
CBI Joint Director who probed cases against Asthana shifted
CBI Joint Director V Murugesan who was leading investigations into corruption allegations against Special Director Rakesh Asthana has been transferred to probe coal scam cases, an internal order said Friday. The order also says that Murugesan was "bogged down" by additional charge of Joint Director AC(HQ)-I zone which being a "heavy zone" takes away much of his "time and attention".
After US, China unveils its own 'Mother of All Bombs': Report
China's defence giant NORINCO for the first time showcased a new aerial bomb, said to be China's largest non-nuclear weapon, as per state-run media. Local media have called it the Chinese version of US' Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), which is often dubbed the "Mother of All Bombs". The Chinese bomb is reportedly smaller and lighter than its US counterpart.
'I can do it in robes': Japanese monks' videos protest driving fine
After a Japanese monk was fined by police for driving while wearing a robe, monks in the country have protested by posting videos showing them skipping, skating and juggling along with the hashtag 'I can do this in monks' robes'. Notably, Japanese road traffic law prohibits the driving of a vehicle in clothes that may affect safe driving.
Canada says 13 citizens detained in China since Huawei CFO arrest
Canada on Thursday said that 13 of its citizens have been detained in China since Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou was arrested last month in Canada at US request. At least eight of those 13 had since been released, it added. Meng, who is facing extradition to the US, was released on a $7.4 million bail on December 11.
No bigger star than Balasaheb: Aamir on Thackeray release row
Addressing the controversy surrounding the release date of 'Thackeray', the biopic on Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, Aamir Khan said, there's no bigger star than Balasaheb in Maharashtra. "It's obvious that no other filmmaker will screen their film on the same day," Aamir added. Reports earlier suggested the release dates of several films were changed to avoid clashing with 'Thackeray'.
Bound to create controversy: Akshaye on 'The Accidental...'
Speaking about the controversy surrounding his upcoming film 'The Accidental Prime Minister', actor Akshaye Khanna said, "Any subject like this is bound to create a little...controversy." "I'd be surprised if it didn't happen. (That means) something is wrong," the actor added. Akshaye plays the role of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's media adviser Sanjaya Baru in the movie.
'Uri...' not anti-Pak, it's about terrorism: Director Aditya
While speaking about his upcoming film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', director Aditya Dhar said that the film is about fighting terrorism and isn't "anti-Pakistan". "We are not fighting against any individual or country, we are fighting against the cross-border terrorism that is happening," Aditya added. The director further said that the film offers a "balanced perspective".
Dilip Kumar sends defamation notice to builder in property dispute
Veteran actor Dilip Kumar and his wife Saira Banu have sent a defamation notice to builder Samir Bhojwani for falsely claiming ownership of the actor's bungalow in Mumbai. The couple has sought an apology from Bhojwani and ₹200 crore in damages for publicly defaming them. Bhojwani had earlier issued a public notice claiming ownership of the property.
Case filed against Malayalam film producer for raping model
A rape case has been registered against Malayalam film producer Vaishak Rajan based on a complaint filed by a model. Rajan has been accused of allegedly raping the woman after bringing her to his apartment in Kerala's Ernakulam on the pretext of offering her a role in a film. The incident reportedly took place in 2017.
Aus' ODI team for India series doesn't make any sense: Warne
Following the announcement of Australia's ODI team for the upcoming series against India, Shane Warne wrote that according to him the selection does not make "any sense whatsoever". "Just saw the Aust ODI squad that was announced & was absolutely staggered at some of the players that were left out & some of the inclusions," Warne wrote about the selection.
Gilchrist congratulates Pant on his century on mother's b'day
Former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist congratulated Rishabh Pant on scoring a century on his mother's birthday. Gilchrist commented on Pant's Instagram post on which he wished his mother on her birthday. Pant became the first Asian wicket-keeper to hit a ton in Australia and the youngest wicket-keeper to go past the 150-run mark in Test cricket.
Paine and bowlers were not on same page: Aus bowling coach
Australia's bowling coach David Saker revealed there was "some confusion" between captain Tim Paine and the Australian bowlers about the team's tactics against India on day one of the fourth Test. Saker further revealed that the team held "aggressive" discussions after the end of the day's play. "I think the bowlers wanted one thing, Tim wanted one thing," Saker said.
Angela Merkel, other German politicians' data leaked online
Personal data and documents of hundreds of German politicians, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, have been published online. The German government confirmed the breach, adding that it is unclear if it was a deliberate hack or internal leak. The data was reportedly published via a now-deleted Twitter account since December, affecting all major parties apart from a far-right political party.