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Gates, Bezos-backed fund invests in Alphabet energy spinoff
Alphabet incubated energy spinoff Malta has raised $26 million in Series A funding round led by fund Breakthrough Energy Ventures, which is backed by Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates. Hong Kong-based Concord New Energy Group and Sweden's Alfa Laval also participated in the round. Malta stores renewable and fossil energy for long durations using an electro-thermal storage system.
NASA lander places 1st instrument to study quakes on Mars
NASA announced that its $993-million InSight lander has placed its first instrument, a seismometer, on Mars on Wednesday to study quakes on the planet. The commands to deploy the instrument were sent on Tuesday, NASA said. "InSight's timetable of activities on Mars has gone better than we hoped," Project Manager Tom Hoffman said.
Why were there no women? Dia to Akshay on 'all-men' meet with PM
Dia Mirza, while sharing a tweet by Akshay Kumar on the recent meeting of Bollywood personalities with PM Narendra Modi over issues concerning film industry, questioned why there were no women in the meeting. She wrote, "This is wonderful! Is there a reason why there were no women in this room?" Earlier, director Alankrita Shrivastava had also criticised the meeting.
Case against 2 IIT Roorkee profs for allegedly harassing a student
A case has been registered against two IIT Roorkee professors for allegedly mentally and sexually harassing a female student. "Prima facie certain facts have been found to be true while investigation on the others is underway," SSP Ridhim Aggarwal said. Two research students and a foreign scholar accused at least five IIT-R professors of harassment recently, police said on Wednesday.
Cricket needs passionate characters like Virat Kohli: Allan Border
Former Australia captain Allan Border has defended India captain Virat Kohli's aggression, saying cricket needs characters like the Indian skipper who exude passion on the field. "I haven't seen anyone sort of carry on so much as a captain when his side takes a wicket. It's really over the top but it's good in a way," Border added.
There is fire in the belly, not playing for the sake of it: Yuvraj
All-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who was bought by Mumbai Indians for his base price of ₹1 crore after going unsold in the first round of IPL 2019 auction, said he is not playing for the sake of playing. "Hopefully...I'll be able to deliver. There is fire in the belly, I am keen to be competitive. The hunger is there," he added.
I have 6 grandchildren: Sajjan Kumar seeks more time to surrender
Former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, convicted by the Delhi High Court in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, has sought for 30 more days to surrender, stating, "I need time to settle my children and grandchildren. I have six grandchildren." "[He] wouldn't be in a position to settle his family affairs including...the properties...within a short span of time," his application stated.
Hanuman was a Muslim that's why we have names like Rehman: BJP MLC
BJP MLC Bukkal Nawab on Thursday said, "I believe Lord Hanuman was a Muslim, that's why Muslims have names like Rehman, Ramzan, Farman, Zeeshan, Qurban...almost all the names derive from his name." Earlier, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath had claimed Lord Hanuman was a Dalit, following which a Jain priest in Madhya Pradesh claimed the deity was a Jain.
Upendra Kushwaha partners Congress days after quitting NDA
Days after quitting the NDA government over seat allocation for Lok Sabha elections, former Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha-led Rashtriya Lok Samata Party on Thursday joined Congress' Mahagathbandhan in Bihar. "We are now part of the UPA. I was humiliated in NDA," said Kushwaha. "I stand dejected...betrayed by your leadership," he earlier wrote in his resignation letter to PM Narendra Modi.
Juul Founders become world's first e-cigarette billionaires
Adam Bowen and James Monsees, Founders of US e-cigarette startup Juul, have become the world's first e-cigarette billionaires, according to Bloomberg. This comes after Marlboro owner Altria invested $12.8 billion for a 35% stake in Juul, valuing the firm at $38 billion. Bowen and Monsees own stakes of $1.36 billion each in Juul, now more valuable than Elon Musk's SpaceX.
New species of snake discovered inside another snake
Scientists have discovered remains of a new species of snake from the stomach of a snake specimen recovered in Mexico in 1976. The new species measured 10 inches long and had new features, including large undivided plates on the underside of its tail and covering of sexual organs. The researchers have named it Cenaspis aenigma, meaning 'the mysterious dinner snake'.
Don't fall in love on Facebook: Ansari after 6 years in Pakistan
Engineer Hamid Ansari, who reached his Mumbai residence on Thursday said he learnt three lessons from the last six years in Pakistan. "Don't fall in love on Facebook, don't lie to your parents, and trust your government," Ansari said. Ansari visited Pakistan in 2012 to meet a girl he befriended online but was captured after being suspected as a spy.
Harsh Vardhan Shringla appointed new Indian Ambassador to US
Harsh Vardhan Shringla, presently India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, has been appointed as the new Indian Ambassador to the US. Shringla is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of 1984 batch and will succeed Navtej Sarna who'll retire by the end of the year. Prior to his appointment as High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Shringla served as India's Ambassador to Thailand.
48-yr-old British tourist raped, robbed near Palolem beach in Goa
A 48-year-old British tourist was allegedly raped on Thursday near Palolem beach in Goa by an unidentified man, who later ran away with her belongings. "The accused, who saw the woman walking alone, pushed her to a paddy field on the roadside...He first hit her in the eyes, due to which her vision blurred...and then raped her," police said.
ISIS kills 700 prisoners in Syria: Report
The Islamic State has killed more than 700 prisoners in eastern Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. The prisoners were among 1,350 civilians and fighters held hostage in territory near the Iraqi border. At least 5,000 ISIS militants are there in the region, according to the Syrian Democratic Forces, led by the Kurdish YPG militia.
Obama surprises kids at children's hospital dressed as Santa Claus
Former US President Barack Obama paid a surprise visit to a children's hospital in US' capital Washington dressed as Santa Claus on Wednesday. The 44th President greeted individual patients in their rooms and delivered Christmas gifts to them. "Your surprise warmed our hallways and put smiles on everyone's faces!" Children's National hospital tweeted.
ISIS not wiped from map in Syria: France on Trump's claim
Following US President Donald Trump's claim that the Islamic State has been defeated in Syria, France has said that the militant group "has not been wiped from the map (in Syria) nor has its roots". France said that its troops will remain in Syria despite the withdrawal of US troops.
US doesn't want to be 'policeman of the Middle East': Trump
The US doesn't want to be the "policeman of the Middle East", US President Donald Trump said on Thursday following his decision to withdraw all American troops from Syria. The US gets nothing "but (spends) precious lives and trillions of dollars protecting others who, in almost all cases, do not appreciate" what it does, Trump tweeted.
Zara mocked for showing model wearing a coat backwards on its site
Fashion retailer Zara has been mocked on social media for showing models in poses that included a model wearing a coat backwards on its website. Other looks included a model with a coat wrapped around her arms and a jacket pulled over a model's head. "Honestly what a disaster," a person commented, while another comment read, "Horrendous isn't it."
Chinese blood products firm loses $9 billion value in just 10 days
China's Shanghai RAAS Blood Products, which manufactures and develops human blood products, has lost $9.2 billion in value in just 10 days. Its shares have plunged more than 60% in December. Shanghai RAAS, which said in 2015 that it would begin investing in stocks, accrued losses of $130 million in securities investments in the first nine months of this year.
Infosys names Nilanjan Roy as CFO 1 hour after Airtel says he quit
Infosys announced the appointment of Nilanjan Roy as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 1 hour and 8 minutes after Airtel said he resigned as its Global CFO. Roy spent 13 years with Airtel, before which he worked for 15 years with Unilever across their global operations. He is a B.Com (Hons) graduate from Delhi University and also a Chartered Accountant.
Film sector is market with own rules: Bahubali writer Manoj
While speaking about the film industry, Hindi dialogue writer for 'Bahubali' Manoj Muntashir said, "The film industry is a market and every market has its own set of rules." "The limelight is focused on the most selling commodities," Manoj further said. He added, limelight shifts when your words are not dependent on "big-ticket actors, foreign locations and multi-crore budgets".
Artsy stories no longer left behind: Emraan on web series
While talking about the potential of web series, actor Emraan Hashmi said that stories that were previously considered "artsy" are no longer left behind due to these digital platforms. "It is a big shift and many new stories are coming up," the actor added. Emraan will be seen in the upcoming political-thriller web series, 'Bard of Blood'.
Indian fan tries to troll Johnson over IPL, gets trolled back
An Indian fan tried to troll ex-Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson by calling him "silly unsold" on Twitter, thinking the bowler had gone unsold in the IPL 2019 auction. However, the retired pacer, who had not registered his name for the auction, trolled the fan back by writing, "Hello champion, just a reminder, I retired from all cricket earlier this year."
TikTok parent ByteDance sues China news site for defamation
TikTok parent ByteDance has sued a Chinese news site for alleged defamation after it published an article accusing its Indian-language news app Helo of spreading fake news. The billion-dollar company said, "by claiming that Chinese companies have influence over the Indian election” the article constituted "insult and abuse". Helo had reportedly posted a story incorrectly quoting a Congress leader.
Android Co-founder backed AI security cam startup shuts down
Android Co-founder Andy Rubin backed AI-powered smart security camera startup Lighthouse has shut down its operations. "We did not achieve the commercial success we were looking for," CEO Alex Teichman said, asking customers to check their email for refund process details. The startup was to reportedly ship the device by September 2017 but hadn't done so until February 2018.
Bengaluru logistics startup LetsTransport raises ₹100 crore
Bengaluru-based logistics startup LetsTransport has raised a total of ₹100 crore in a Series B funding round from Bertelsmann India Investments, Fosun International among others. The startup had raised $12 million (around ₹83 crore) of the round in October, led by Chinese conglomerate Fosun International's venture capital arm Fosun RZ Capital. The startup has raised around $33 million till date.
IIT Alumni's social commerce startup Shop101 raises ₹80 crore
Mumbai-based social commerce startup Shop101 has raised ₹80 crore (over $11 million) in a Series B funding round led by Kalaari Capital and Unilever Ventures. Existing investors including Stellaris Venture Partners and Vy Capital also participated in the round. Founded in 2015 by IIT Kanpur alumni Abhinav Jain and Aditya Gupta, Shop101 lets merchants sell products via social media platforms. nnnn
French police strike against overwork during yellow vest protests
French police held strikes against overwork during the ongoing 'yellow vest' protests in the country, with officers carrying out only emergency duties. French police are also protesting against a possible €62 million cut in the national police budget. The French government agreed to give a €300-bonus to police officers following the strikes.
27-year-old Mumbai man arrested for stalking actress Dolly Bindra
The Mumbai police on Tuesday arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly stalking actress Dolly Bindra, who had left a wedding function at around 1:40 am. The accused followed her before being stopped by the police who were patrolling the area. "The man stopped his car whenever I stopped my car to make calls...and even made hand gestures," said Bindra.
Cow more important than policeman, I fear for my kids: Naseeruddin
Actor Naseeruddin Shah said he's worried about his children as a cow's death is more significant than that of a police officer in the country. "My children don't have religion...we chose not to give any religious education to them," said Shah. "If a mob surrounds them and asks, 'Are you a Hindu or Muslim?', they'll have no answer," he added.
I had thought of sending a text about Lyon to Virat Kohli: Ganguly
Ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly has said he had thought of sending a text to captain Virat Kohli to tell him India shouldn't give so many wickets to spinners like Nathan Lyon outside the subcontinent. "There's no doubt...Lyon's a great spinner but so were Warne, Muralitharan and Swann," he added. Ganguly further said that the Indian batsmen should attack Lyon more.
Steve Smith barred from playing in BPL after franchises object
Australian cricketer Steve Smith, who is currently serving a one-year ban from international and Australian domestic cricket for his involvement in ball-tampering, has been barred from the upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). BPL franchises objected Smith's participating as he was picked by Comilla Victorians from outside the draft, which is against the laws of the tournament.
Calcutta High Court gives permission for 3 yatras of BJP in WB
After the TMC-led West Bengal government denied permission to BJP for rath yatra, the Calcutta High Court has allowed BJP to hold three rallies in the state. Meanwhile, the state administration has been asked to ensure there's no breach of law and order. Earlier, the court had denied permission for the rallies till the next date of hearing, January 9.
Donate ₹1 lakh you promised: AAP to Delhi BJP chief on Metro
After the Delhi government cleared Metro Phase IV project, the Aam Aadmi Party asked state BJP President Manoj Tiwari to fulfill his promise of donating ₹1.11 lakh. "We hope Manoj Tiwari Ji won't turn his promise into a jumla (false promise) like BJP and Narendra Modi Ji," AAP tweeted. In October, Tiwari dared the Delhi government to pass the project.
Gujarat tops government's first-ever state startup rankings
Gujarat topped the first-ever state-wise rankings for providing a strong ecosystem to startups released by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) on Thursday. The rankings mentioned Karnataka, Rajasthan, Odisha and Kerala as the 'top performers' after Gujarat. "A total of 27 states and three union territories participated in the exercise," an official statement said.
Apple exec's murder incident took place in just 37 secs: SIT report
An SIT investigation into the murder of Apple executive Vivek Tiwari has revealed his SUV was moving at a slow speed when intercepted by two constables. "The SUV is seen rushing...after the gunshot was fired. The duration of the footage is just 37 seconds," an SIT member said. The accused constable had claimed he fired after Tiwari hit his motorcycle.
15 bottles of pesticides poured in prasad that killed 15 in K'taka
Karnataka Police has said 15 bottles of pesticides were added to the temple prasad by a priest in Chamarajanagar that killed 15 devotees and hospitalised around 120 people. Local seer Pattada Immadi Mahadeshwara Swamy and three others were arrested on Wednesday on the charges of conspiring to kill devotees to defame the temple management and take control over it.
Chacha hain mere police mein: Man drags police on car in Gurugram
A man who was stopped by Gurugram traffic police on Wednesday for driving on the wrong side, said, "Chacha hain mere police mein...SHO se baat karwa deta hoon...jo karna hai kar lo." The man also attempted to drive off, hitting and dragging a policeman on his car’s bonnet. He was later arrested and his car was seized by the police.
HC rejects plea on offering namaz at Ayodhya disputed site
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a plea filed by a Muslim group seeking permission to offer namaz at one part of the disputed site in Ayodhya. It imposed a ₹5-lakh fine on Al Rehman Trust, saying the petition's aim was to "waste court's time". It directed District Magistrate to realise the fine amount if not deposited by petitioner.
1st 'man-free' music festival found guilty of discrimination
The Statement festival, claimed to be the world's first major 'cis man-free' music festival by its organisers, has been found guilty of discrimination. No male artistes performed at the event which was held in Sweden earlier this year. The festival was organised following reports of sexual offences against women at other events in the country last year.
Govt may infuse ₹2,300 crore in Air India after failed sale bid
The government has sought Parliament's approval for an equity infusion of ₹2,300 crore in Air India after a failed attempt to sell the state-owned carrier. The airline, burdened with ₹55,000-crore debt, hasn't made a profit in over 10 years. Air India's turnaround strategy involves a financial package, branding refresh, governance reforms and a plan to motivate staff, government had said.
India's data must be controlled and owned by Indians: Mukesh Ambani
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday said that "data colonisation" is as bad as previous forms of colonisation and India's data must be controlled and owned by Indians. Adding that data fundamentally belongs to the individual, the billionaire said, "If I use or monetise it in any way, I have to transparently share with you the gains of that."
Why did RBI stop Paytm Payments Bank from adding new customers?
In response to an RTI query, the RBI revealed the reasons for banning Paytm Payments Bank from opening new accounts in June. RBI said the bank violated KYC norms while adding new customers and failed to maintain the prescribed net worth of ₹100 crore. Paytm Payments Bank also violated the end-of-the-day ₹1 lakh limit per account, RBI added.
Madras HC dismisses defamation complaint against Rajinikanth
Madras High Court dismissed criminal defamation proceedings initiated against Rajinikanth by film financier Mukuchand Bothra. Bothra earlier claimed that Kasthuri Raja, Rajinikanth's daughter's father-in-law had borrowed ₹65 lakh from him, on the assurance that the actor would repay the amount if Raja was unable to. The court had previously dismissed a lawsuit filed by Bothra against Rajinikanth.
No provision in Constitution against anti-national slogans: Govt
Union Minister Hansraj Ahir has said the Constitution does not have any provision to deal with "anti-nationalists raising slogans against India." He added, "Such offenders are dealt with as per the provisions of relevant laws applicable in Jammu and Kashmir." He was replying to a question on whether there are two kinds of people in J&K, namely nationalists and anti-nationals.
Ensure J&K gets a new govt by May 2019: Omar to PM Modi
After President's rule was imposed in J&K, former CM Omar Abdullah asked PM Narendra Modi to ensure Assembly polls are held within the stipulated six months following dissolution of the House. Stating an elected government should return "before the end of May 2019," Omar added, "We look forward to your personal commitment to keeping to that schedule jenab PM sahib."
Politics stopped being seen as dirty game in 2014: Minister
Politics was earlier seen as a "dirty game" but the situation changed after the BJP was voted to power at the Centre in 2014, Union Minister Mahesh Sharma claimed on Wednesday. He said, "Politics and leadership were words which were wrongly mixed... These words were being wrongly labelled and that is why the dirty game came about."
Zoomcar temporarily discontinues its cycle-sharing service
Bengaluru-based car-rental startup Zoomcar has said it will temporarily discontinue its cycle-sharing service PEDL by December 21. "The problem wasn't the bookings or getting consumers... the problem was the hardware, availability of the vehicles, and their quality," Zoomcar CEO Greg Moran reportedly said. PEDL, which was launched in 2017, will be resumed next year, Moran revealed.
Crew of Soyuz spacecraft with hole on ISS returns to Earth
The three-member crew of the Soyuz MS-09 spacecraft successfully landed on Earth on Thursday from the International Space Station (ISS) after orbiting Earth for 197 days. The hole-containing section of Soyuz was earlier probed in an 8-hour spacewalk as it would separate and burn in atmosphere. The crew included ESA's Alexander Gerst, NASA's Serena Auñón-Chancellor and Roscosmos' Sergey Prokopyev.
Tej Pratap Yadav allotted new govt bungalow in Patna
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's elder son Tej Pratap has been allotted a government bungalow at 7-M Strand Road in Patna. Tej, who recently filed for divorce from his wife, had earlier said he wanted a separate government residence to focus on his fight against BJP. He complained that he didn't receive any response to his applications for a residence.
Congress govt appoints DM Awasthi as new Chhattisgarh DGP
The newly elected Congress-led Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday replaced Director General of Police (DGP) AN Upadhyay with DM Awasthi. Awasthi, a 1986-batch IPS officer who has been given a temporary charge of the post, is Special Director General for anti-naxal operations and State Intelligence Branch. Upadhyay has been made Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the Police Housing Corporation.
7-year-old girl raped on neighbour's terrace in Delhi
A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man on her neighbour's terrace in Delhi on Tuesday, said the police. The incident occurred when she went to buy milk, and he took her to the terrace on the pretext of giving her biscuits. The accused, who threatened to push her off the terrace if she told anyone, fled the scene.
Award-winning journalist admits to faking stories for years
Award-winning German journalist Claas Relotius has admitted to faking stories over a seven-year period. Relotius "made up stories and invented protagonists" in at least 14 out of 60 articles he wrote for Der Spiegel, the German magazine said. Fraudulent stories by Relotius included one about prisoners in Guantanamo Bay, immigration and US-Mexico border and US football player Colin Kaepernick.
Russia praises US decision to withdraw its troops from Syria
Russia has praised US President Donald Trump's decision to pull out the American troops from Syria, saying the move "creates good prospects for a political solution" in the war-torn country. Russia's Foreign Ministry said that the move will also help resolve tensions in refugee camps on a territory largely controlled by the US, where terrorists were hiding among the refugees.
Over 5,000 people killed in Philippine President's drug war
The death toll in the Philippines due to the war on drugs initiated by President Rodrigo Duterte has risen above 5,000. The authorities said that at least 5,050 people have lost their lives since the drug war began after Duterte became the President in 2016. Duterte is being investigated for allegedly committing crimes against humanity in the anti-drugs war.
Swiggy raises $1 bn funding led by Naspers, now valued at $3.3 bn
Bengaluru-based food delivery startup Swiggy on Thursday raised $1 billion in a funding round led by Naspers in the largest-ever investment in a food delivery company outside of China. The new round reportedly values the five-year-old startup at $3.3 billion. New investors including China's Tencent and hedge funds Hillhouse Capital and Wellington Management also participated in the funding round.
Aegon Life iTerm insurance plan provides life cover for 100 Years
Aegon Life is providing customers a term plan cover for up to 100 years at the lowest rates with its iTerm Plan. With additional premium, customers can insure themselves against critical illnesses, disability and even accidental death under this plan up to 80 years. iTerm is also tax-efficient as customers can claim tax deductions on the premiums paid.
56% satisfied with the current government: Pulse of the Nation Poll
Around 56% of more than 1.47 lakh Indians who participated in Inshorts' Pulse of the Nation Poll said they are satisfied with the current government. Around 51% believe that corporate frauds have decreased, while 20% feel there has been no change. Further, 42% feel that internal conflicts affecting harmony have increased, while 20% feel there has been no change.
H'wood actress wears breast pumps for magazine shoot, pic goes viral
A picture of actress Rachel McAdams wearing breast pumps for 'Girls.Girls.Girls.' magazine shoot, to break the taboo around breastfeeding, has gone viral. The magazine's founder Claire Rothstein wrote, "This shoot was about 6 months post her giving birth to her son, so between shots she was expressing/pumping." "Breastfeeding is the most normal thing in the world, like breathing," Claire added.
Man tries to escape traffic policeman, drags him on car's bonnet
A video of a man dragging a traffic policeman on the bonnet of his car in an attempt to escape, after he was signalled to stop for driving on the wrong side, has surfaced online. The incident took place near Signature Tower Chowk in Gurugram. The man was later arrested and his car was also seized.
Respectable lady vomiting on Twitter: Sonu after Sona's criticism
After singer Sona Mohapatra criticised Sonu Nigam for supporting Anu Malik amid #MeToo allegations and his comments on Pakistani singers, Sonu said, "The respectable lady vomiting on Twitter, is the wife of someone...I consider very close to me." "Although she has forgotten the relationship, I'd like to maintain...decorum," he added. Sonu further said Sona should choose her "words with conscience".
Dhoni is the greatest cricketer India has ever produced: Kapil Dev
India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has said that MS Dhoni is the greatest cricketer India has ever produced. "[Dhoni] played 90 Tests and then said let's give a chance to the youngsters... Hats off to him for putting his country before himself," Kapil added. Dhoni is the only cricketer to win all the three ICC tournaments as captain.
Delhi court issues bailable warrant against Gautam Gambhir
A Delhi court has issued a bailable warrant against ex-cricketer Gautam Gambhir for not appearing before it despite repeated summons in a case related to real estate fraud. Gambhir was brand ambassador of a housing project, which didn't take off despite buyers paying to book flats in 2011. The complainants claimed "Gambhir helped in attracting and inviting buyers to invest".
Tech startup Blippar collapses after raising $130 mn, fires everyone
London-based augmented reality startup Blippar, which raised more than $130 million in funding from investors like Qualcomm, has announced that it is "entering into administration". The startup, which also has offices in Singapore, India and US, will be firing all of its employees. Founded in 2011, the startup couldn’t boost its revenues and was losing money to find new customers.
Lalu Prasad Yadav gets interim bail in IRCTC hotel cases
A Delhi court has granted interim bail to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in two cases filed by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate in connection with the alleged IRCTC hotel scam. The cases relate to alleged irregularities in granting operational contract of two IRCTC hotels when Yadav was Railways Minister. He is currently imprisoned in fodder scam cases.
Police firing that killed Apple exec was unprovoked: SIT
A report submitted by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has claimed that Uttar Pradesh Police constable Prashant Chaudhary shot dead Apple executive Vivek Tiwari "without any provocation". It added that Chaudhary, who earlier claimed he shot in self-defence, had opened fire "without any immediate threat to his life". The seven-member SIT was headed by Inspector General Sujeet Pandey.
Genpact executive facing sexual harassment charges commits suicide
Swaroop Raj, a 35-year-old Genpact senior executive, who was facing sexual harassment allegations, allegedly committed suicide at his home in Noida on Tuesday. Police said that he was barred from participating in any official work until the investigation against him was completed. "Our heart goes out to his family at this tragic time," a spokesperson for Genpact said.
UP CM Yogi calls Bulandshahr violence 'political conspiracy'
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that the Bulandshahr violence earlier this month in which a policeman and youth were killed, was a "political conspiracy (hatched) by those who have lost political ground". His remark came after the Assembly was adjourned following protests by the opposition parties over issues including the law and order situation in the state.
External Affairs ministry to acquire Jinnah House in Mumbai
In a letter to MLA Mangal Prabhat Lodha, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj revealed the ministry is in the process of transferring Jinnah House in Mumbai to its name. The sea-facing bungalow will be refurbished on the lines of Hyderabad House in Delhi, Swaraj added. Lodha had written to the ministry requesting that Jinnah House be made a cultural centre.
TN farmers mimic hanging themselves to object electricity project
Tamil Nadu farmers mimicked hanging themselves from electricity transmission towers on Wednesday, objecting to an electricity project by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited. Farmers of 13 districts are protesting against it, claiming the construction of the towers will "reduce the value of farming lands" and affect their livelihood.
Kartarpur corridor to cost ₹85cr-₹100cr: Punjab Minister
Around ₹85 crore-₹100 crore is estimated to be spent on building the Kartarpur corridor from Gurdaspur's Dera Baba Nanak to the International Border, Punjab Minister Vijay Inder Singla has said. This would also include the cost of acquiring land for the four-lane highway. The corridor will be built by the National Highways Authority of India.
Engineering student abducted, gangraped in Agra; 2 arrested
Two people have been arrested after an engineering student was abducted on the way to her coaching class and gangraped, in Agra on Tuesday evening. The two accused had overpowered the victim on her two-wheeler and forced her to sit between them after which they drove the vehicle to Poiya ghat. Two other accused reached the spot on their motorcycle.
17-yr-old Floss dance creator sues Fortnite makers for copying move
Russell Horning, also known as Backpack Kid, has sued Epic Games alleging they breached his copyright for including his signature dance move "flossing" in their game Fortnite. The 17-year-old became famous when he did "The Floss" on a television show during a performance by Katy Perry in 2017. Rapper 2 Milly recently sued Epic for illegally using his dance moves.
Tiger abhi zinda hai: Ex-Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Chouhan
Referring to Salman Khan-starrer Tiger Zinda Hai while addressing people from his constituency Budhni, former MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "I'm still here. Tiger abhi zinda hai." Chouhan added, "No one needs to worry about what will happen to them." Earlier, he'd targeted Congress President Rahul Gandhi by referring to the song, "Tum to thehre pardesi saath kya nibhaoge."
Have invited RLSP chief Kushwaha to join us: Tejashwi
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday hinted at the possibility of Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) joining the grand alliance, saying, "If (RLSP chief) Upendra Kushwaha ji wants good for country, we've invited him." "Things will be clear by evening, you'll get to know," Yadav added. Kushwaha recently resigned as Union Minister, following which the RLSP left BJP-led NDA.
West Bengal Cabinet expanded, 4 new MLAs included
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expanded the state Cabinet and inducted four new MLAs. The MLAs are Bidhan Nagar MLA Sujit Bose, Uluberia MLA Dr Nirmal Maji, Baranagar MLA Tapas Roy and Chakdah MLA Ratna Ghosh. Mamata is likely to hold a meeting today where the four new MLAs may take oath.
Shiv Sena will be with us in 2019 polls: BJP chief Amit Shah
BJP chief Amit Shah on Wednesday said he is confident his party will forge an alliance with the Shiv Sena for the General Elections and Maharashtra Assembly elections due next year. Shah claimed Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has held talks with the Shiv Sena in this regard. Shiv Sena has been critical of BJP-led governments at the Centre and state.
15-year-old dies as 2 men pour petrol on her, set her ablaze
A 15-year-old girl succumbed to burn injuries at the Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi on Thursday, two days after she was allegedly set ablaze by two unidentified men in Agra. The class 10 student had been waylaid by the two accused, who poured petrol on her and set her on fire with a lighter. They are currently absconding, the police said.
Delhi Cabinet approves Phase-IV of Delhi Metro
The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Wednesday approved the 103-km-long Delhi Metro Phase-IV project. The project will feature 79 stations and six corridors, including Rithala-Bawana-Narela, Janakpuri West-RK Ashram, Mukundpur-Maujpur, Inderlok-Indraprastha, Aerocity-Tughlakabad and Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block. The Phase-IV project will cost over ₹45,000 crore.
Hearing adjourned in 2nd case on Sajjan Kumar in 1984 riots
The Patiala House Court in Delhi on Thursday adjourned the hearing till January 22 in a case against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in connection with 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The case was filed by the CBI on the recommendation of the Nanavati Commission. Kumar was on Monday convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in another riots case.
Our presence in Syria was to defeat ISIS, not end civil war: US
The White House has said that the US troops were stationed in Syria to defeat the Islamic State militant group and not to help end the 7-year civil war in the country. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered the withdrawal of American troops from Syria after claiming that the Islamic State militant group has been defeated.
UK Opp'n leader calls PM 'stupid woman', sparks controversy
UK's Opposition and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn purportedly called Prime Minister Theresa May a "stupid woman" during a Parliament debate. However, Corbyn denied it, saying, "I did not use the words 'stupid woman' about the Prime Minister or anyone else, and am completely opposed to the use of sexist or misogynist language in absolutely any form at all."
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Who is 16-year-old Prayas Barman, the youngest crorepati in IPL?
Bengal's 16-year-old leg-spinner Prayas Ray Barman became the youngest crorepati in IPL after being bought by RCB for ₹1.5 crore on Tuesday. The 6-foot-1-inch tall bowler made his professional cricket debut for Bengal in September, taking 11 wickets in nine Vijay Hazare Trophy matches at an economy rate of 4.45. The youngster grew up in Delhi where his father works.
28-yr-old engineer seeing off parents dies while getting off train
A 28-year-old Bengaluru-based engineer working with Wipro, Vikram Vijayan, died on Monday night after he came under a moving train at the Carmelaram railway station. Vikram had gone to see off his parents and boarded the train to put their luggage. While deboarding the moving train, he lost control and fell in the gap between the train and the platform.
OnePlus 6T comes with integrated Google Lens
OnePlus 6T supports the Google Lens functionality natively in its camera app, a feature usually available only in phones that run stock Android. Google Lens is a visual search tool that turns the phone's camera into a smart virtual eye. With it, you can find products online, see similar styles, identify popular plants and animals, learn about landmarks, and more.
Nobody has asked me out on a date in the last 10 years: Katrina
While promoting her latest film 'Zero' with Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma, Katrina Kaif said, "Honestly...in the last 10 years, minimum, nobody has asked me out on a date." Reacting to it Shah Rukh said, "I feel sad. I'm taking you out for a date tonight in my city Delhi...for parathas," while Anushka told Katrina, "They're intimidated by you".
Assess Kohli, Shastri’s roles if India don’t win series: Gavaskar
Former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar has said that the utility of Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri as captain and coach must be assessed if India fail to win the next two Tests against Australia. Gavaskar also criticised the selection choices made by the team management, saying the team lost matches which it could've won with proper selection.
Always dreamt of clicking pic with Kohli: IPL's youngest crorepati
Prayas Ray Barman, the youngest crorepati in IPL aged 16, has said he always had a dream to click a photo with Virat Kohli. "I've tried a lot but didn't get any opportunity. Now that I would be sharing the dressing room with my hero is just unbelievable," he added. Barman was bought by RCB for ₹1.5 crore on Tuesday.
Kirsten, Gibbs, Powar to appear for India women’s coach interview
India's 2011 World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten, ex-South Africa cricketer Herschelle Gibbs and Ramesh Powar are among the shortlisted candidates, who will appear for interviews for the post of Indian women's cricket team coach on Thursday. Incumbent Pakistan Women head coach Mark Coles withdrew his application ahead of the interview. Venkatesh Prasad and Brad Hogg are also among the candidates.
Manipur journo who called CM 'puppet of PM' jailed for 1 yr
A journalist in Manipur, Kishorechandra Wangkhem, has been sentenced to 12 months in detention under the National Security Act (NSA) over a Facebook post wherein he allegedly called CM N Biren Singh a "puppet" of PM Modi. Wangkhem was first arrested in November on charges of sedition but later granted bail. He was taken into custody hours later under NSA.
Man acquitted in 17-yr-old rape case of daughter 10 months post death
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday acquitted a man, 10 months after his death, in a case of alleged rape of his minor daughter. This comes 17 years after he was convicted by trial court and sentenced to 10-year jail term. "The investigation was...one-sided. At this distance in time, this court can only deplore the inaction," the High Court said.
Case filed against MP CM over remark on UP, Bihar migrants
A case has been filed in Bihar against Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath for his remark on migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. While announcing that incentives will only be provided to industries where 70% of employees are locals, Nath had said there are industries where people from Bihar, nUP are employed while the youth in MP is denied jobs.
Religare goes to police against Singh brothers over ₹740 cr fraud
Religare Finvest, a subsidiary of Religare Enterprises, has filed a criminal complaint with Delhi Police against Malvinder Singh, Shivinder Singh and their associates for allegedly siphoning and misappropriating ₹740 crore. Religare Enterprises was controlled by the brothers until February 2018. Provisions against the alleged fraud have already been made by Religare Finvest, its parent said.
CMO intervenes, probe sped up in Dilip Kumar land mafia case
Mumbai police sped up investigation into actor Dilip Kumar's wife Saira Banu's complaint against builder Samir Bhojwani after intervention from the Chief Minister's Office, Maharashtra. Bhojwani, who was recently released from jail, reportedly threatened them and falsely claimed ownership of their house. The police will now file an application with Bombay High Court to cancel Bhojwani's bail.
US rapper criticised for racist video mocking Chinese people
US rapper Lil Pump has been criticised for posting on Instagram a video of a song that contains racially-offensive lyrics and gestures towards the Chinese people. In the video, Pump pulls his eyelids to the side in a gesture mocking Asians. The song's lyrics contain racist references to the Chinese people, including derogatory terms like "ching chong".
Kerala HC rejects actor Dileep's plea for actress attack probe
Kerala High Court rejected a plea by Malayalam actor Dileep, accused in a case of abduction and sexual assault of an actress, seeking a CBI probe into the case. In his petition, Dileep claimed the police had conducted an "unfair" and "biased" investigation in the case. Dileep was arrested in July last year and released on bail after 85 days.
Kareena is an inspiration for working girls: Swara Bhasker
While speaking about actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, Swara Bhasker said, "She (Kareena) is an inspiration for the working girls." "She has proved that one can have a successful career along with enjoying their personal life," Swara added. The actress further said that the way Kareena manages her professional and personal life is "simply amazing".
BJP makes clean sweep in Haryana Municipal Corporation polls
The BJP has made a clean sweep in the recently held Haryana Municipal Corporation elections, winning all five mayoral seats. This was the first time the mayors were elected directly by the voters, whereas earlier they were elected by councillors. CM Manohar Lal Khattar attributed the victory to the "government's policies and the party's hard work".