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Restrictions in J&K amid call for protest march to Army base
The authorities have imposed restrictions in J&K's Srinagar after separatists called for a march to the Army base in protest against the death of seven civilians during an encounter between security forces and militants. The Army had earlier urged the public to not participate in the march, asking them not to listen to the "misleading call" given by separatists.
Canada trying to end $13-billion arms deal with Saudi: PM Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that his government was looking for a way out of a $13-billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia. This comes as the kingdom faces criticism over the war it is waging in neighbouring Yemen and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Earlier, Trudeau said there would be huge penalties for scrapping the deal.
Kotak plunges 3% as Bombay HC denies stay on RBI deadline
Kotak Mahindra Bank shares on Monday fell around 3% after Bombay High Court refused to grant stay on Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) deadline for promoter stake dilution. The lender had moved court after RBI restricted it from reducing promoter holding through a preference share sale. RBI has mandated the lender to trim promoter shareholding to 20% by December 31.
Great Learning partners with UT Austin for Analytics program
Great Learning's Analytics program, ranked India's No.1 by Analytics India Magazine, has announced its collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin McCombs, ranked No. 2 globally in Analytics. Students can now experience learning from UT Austin faculty in addition to Great Lakes faculty and enhance their CV with a certificate from UT Austin.
NTPC organising grand challenge for ash utilisation ideas
NTPC is organising a grand challenge and inviting ideas for ash utilisation to achieve 100% sustainable utilisation of ash, till December 24, 2018. The contest is open to individuals, teams, NGOs, professionals, researchers, scientists, institutes, organisations, business schools and startups. NTPC is awarding prizes worth ₹12 lakh, one each for 1st, 2nd, 3rd positions and 2 consolation prizes.
Philippines' Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe 2018
Philippines' Catriona Gray has been crowned Miss Universe 2018, becoming the fourth woman from the country to win the title. Tamaryn Green from South Africa was named the first runner-up while Miss Venezuela Sthefany Gutiérrez stood third at the pageant which was held in Bangkok, Thailand. India was represented by 22-year-old Nehal Chudasama, who couldn't qualify for top 20.n
Congress' Sajjan Kumar jailed for life in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has been sentenced to life imprisonment in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case by the Delhi High Court. The court overturned a trial court's judgement in which he was acquitted. "It is important to assure the victims that despite the challenges truth will prevail," the High Court said, adding that the "criminals have enjoyed political patronage".
Ashok Gehlot sworn-in as Rajasthan CM, Sachin Pilot as Deputy CM
Ashok Gehlot was on Monday sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan for the third time at the Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur. The 67-year-old had won from Sardarpura seat by defeating BJP candidate Shambhu Singh by a margin of over 40,000 votes. Meanwhile, state Congress President Sachin Pilot took oath as Deputy Chief Minister.
What was the answer that won Catriona Gray the Miss Universe title?
In the final round, Philippines' Catriona Gray was asked how she'd apply the most important lesson she has learned to her time as Miss Universe. Catriona's winning answer was, "I work a lot in the slums of...Manila and life there is very...poor. I've...taught myself to look for the beauty in it...I'd bring this aspect...to see situations with a silver lining."
Zareen Khan slaps man, says as***le tried to touch inappropriately
Actress Zareen Khan, while recounting an incident wherein she was mobbed in Aurangabad a few days ago, said, "Some as***les from that mob did try to touch me inappropriately." Zareen, who slapped a man during the incident, added she somehow manoeuvred​ her way towards her car. Earlier, reports said the police had to resort to lathi charge during the incident.
Rahul should not be 'Pappu', should become 'Papa': Minister
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday said his suggestion to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is that instead of being called 'Pappu', he should be called 'Papa' now. "He has led his party to victory in three states, (he) should quickly get married and become a Papa soon," the Republican Party of India chief added.
I might take my 1st spaceflight in 6 months: Billionaire Branson
Spaceflight company Virgin Galactic's billionaire Founder Richard Branson has said that he is "itching" to take a spaceflight and might take his first one within the next six months. "I think I can pretty confidently say that today," he added. Virgin Galactic's rocket completed its first-ever trip to the edge of space with a crew on board on Thursday.
Unwell Goa CM inspects bridge sites, seen with tube in his nose
The Goa CMO has released a photo showing CM Manohar Parrikar, who is recovering from a pancreatic condition, inspecting a half-constructed bridge over Mandovi river. Accompanied by doctors, the 63-year-old was seen with a tube in his nose. A day before, he had launched a campus for the National Institute of Technology, Goa.
Was going to be impossible to proceed against Sajjan Kumar: HC
Convicting Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for his involvement in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, the Delhi High Court on Monday called it an "extraordinary case" in which "it was going to be impossible to proceed against Kumar". The court remarked that "there appeared to be ongoing large-scale efforts to suppress cases against him by not even recording them".
A painful wait for victims: Delhi CM on Sajjan Kumar verdict
Welcoming the Delhi High Court's verdict convicting Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, CM Arvind Kejriwal on Monday tweeted that it was "a very long (and) painful wait for innocent victims". "Nobody involved in any riot should be allowed to escape no matter how powerful the individual maybe," he added. Kumar has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Woman finds man who helped her 5-yr-old daughter get to US in 2003
A woman, who asked a stranger to help her five-year-old daughter travel from Sierra Leone to the US during a "life & death situation" in 2003, has tracked him down. The daughter shared the story of the stranger, who turned out to be former Virginia Congressman Tom Perriello, on Twitter. "One of the craziest experiences of my...life," Perriello said.
Disappointment wakes you up: Katrina on 'Thugs of...' failure
Speaking about her film 'Thugs of Hindostan' and its performance at the box office, Katrina Kaif said, "Disappointment is always good as it wakes you up a little bit again." "In case of 'Thugs of Hindostan'...something just went wrong...You need to have guts and urge to try things and be prepared it may or may not work," added the actress.
Dear forever, I love you: Genelia to Riteish on 40th b'day
Wishing her husband Riteish Deshmukh on his 40th birthday on Monday, Genelia Deshmukh posted pictures with him and wrote, "Dear Forever...I Love you and I will take every opportunity to remind you of how much I do." "Still remember celebrating your birthday on 'Tujhe Meri Kasam' sets...17 years ago...Your birthday will always be most special to me," she further wrote.
Pak I&B Minister offers help to lift ban on film 'Manto'
Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has offered his help to filmmaker Nandita Das in lifting the ban on her directorial 'Manto' in the country. Sharing Nandita's tweet, Chaudhry tweeted, "I'm trying to pursue importers to bring this movie to Pakistan...hope someone will definitely take risk of showing a less commercial film to the viewers."
Don't want to be embarrassed in grave about work I do: Swara
Swara Bhasker, while talking about her work and choice of films, said, "As actors, when we die, we're only going to leave behind our body of work. I really don't want to be embarrassed in my grave." "Even when I was struggling...I've never done work which I didn't want to do or done something just for the money," she added.
I'm happy with the audience response to 'Kedarnath': Sushant
Talking about the performance of his latest film 'Kedarnath', Sushant Singh Rajput said, "I am really happy with the audience response to the film." "The kind of minute detail we have shown in the film, they are getting connected to it and appreciating it," he added. Sushant further said when an actor's work gets appreciated, he gets encouragement.
Parineeti shares her first look from Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari'
Sharing her first look from the Akshay Kumar starrer 'Kesari', Parineeti Chopra wrote, "Anytime I watched a war movie, it was the love story of those brave men that kept me going." Akshay also shared his look from the film and wrote, "A film which swells up my chest with immense pride. See you in cinemas on March 21, 2019."
Ranveer, Alia win best acting awards at Star Screen Awards
Ranveer Singh was named Best Actor for 'Padmaavat' while Alia Bhatt won the Best Actress award for 'Raazi' at Star Screen Awards 2018. Sriram Raghavan won the Best Director award for 'AndhaDhun' and 'Stree' was named Best Film. Meanwhile, 'Mulk' won the Best Film [Critics] and Shabana Azmi won the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Joining grand alliance one of many options: Upendra Kushwaha
After announcing his resignation from BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Upendra Kushwaha on Sunday said, "Joining the mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) is one of the many options before our party." He added that the final decision is yet to be taken. Kushwaha made the statements after meeting Congress leaders Ahmed Patel and Akhilesh Prasad Singh in New Delhi.
Expelled Shiromani Akali Dal rebels launch new party
Rebel Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders, who were expelled last month for 'anti-party activities', on Sunday launched a new party with Khadoor Sahib MP Ranjit Singh Brahmpura as its President. Brahmpura said the aim of the new party, Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali), will be to liberate Sikh religious institutions from the Badal family's grip.
3-year-old girl raped by 40-year-old guard in Delhi
A three-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Delhi on Sunday by her 40-year-old neighbour who worked as a guard. The accused was beaten up by the people and was later arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act. The girl is undergoing treatment and her condition was out of danger, police said.
Cyclone Phethai likely to hit Andhra today, alert sounded
Cyclone Phethai is predicted to make a landfall in Andhra Pradesh by Monday afternoon and an alert has been sounded in the state. Fishing has been suspended and those out on sea have been advised to return to coasts. The South Central Railway has made arrangements to handle emergency situations and keep employees ready to undertake relief work.
Saudi rejects US Senate's position on murdered journalist
Saudi Arabia on Monday rejected "the position expressed recently by the US Senate", saying that journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder is a crime that does not reflect the policy of the kingdom. The Senate had backed a resolution blaming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for Khashoggi's murder. It also called on Saudi to hold accountable anyone responsible for his death.
Israel PM's son blocked on Facebook over anti-Muslim posts
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son Yair has tweeted that Facebook blocked his page for 24 hours, calling the social network a "dictatorship". Yair's account was blocked over posts that called for "all Muslims (to) leave" Israel. In another post, he wrote, "Do you know where there are no attacks? In Iceland and Japan where coincidentally there are no Muslims."
CJI, CBI chief, RBI Guv and CAG studied at the same college
The Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, CBI Director Alok Kumar Verma, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das and Comptroller and Auditor General Rajiv Mehrishi studied at St Stephen's College in New Delhi. All four had pursued degrees in History from the college. NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant also studied at St Stephen's, graduating in Economics.
A girl once came to Mumbai to hook up with Vicky, reveals friend
Actor Vicky Kaushal's friend Amritpal Singh revealed on 'Koffee With Karan' that a girl, who had a crush on Vicky, once came to Mumbai from another city to hook up with him. However, Amritpal added Vicky didn't realise this and ended up hooking up with another girl at the same party that night. "It was...bizarre and hilarious," his friend recounted.
Australian pacer Starc pulls down spinner Lyon's shorts on live TV
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc pulled down spinner Nathan Lyon's shorts while the latter was giving an interview on live TV. Commentator Mark Howard was talking to Lyon near the pitch at Perth's Optus Stadium when Starc came running and pulled down Lyon's shorts. "Thank God for sports skins under the warm-up shorts," cricketer-turned-commentator Adam Gilchrist said, reacting to it.
Australia captain Paine calls Kohli 'big head' after being taunted
India captain Virat Kohli taunted Australia captain Tim Paine after a caught-behind appeal against Paine was turned down in the final over on day three of the second Test. "If he messes it up, it's 2-0 (series lead for India)...who's going to talk then?" Kohli was heard saying. "You've got to bat first, big head," Paine promptly replied to Kohli.
Belgium beat Netherlands to win men's Hockey World Cup for 1st time
Belgium defeated Netherlands in the final in Bhubaneswar on Sunday to clinch the men's Hockey World Cup for the first time. Both the teams failed to score in the regulation time, after which Belgium beat the three-time champions 3-2 in the shootouts. This is the second consecutive time that Netherlands finished second in the tournament.
Does anyone know who he is? Harbhajan on ex-pacer who mocked him
After ex-Windies pacer Tino Best criticised Harbhajan Singh for not having any remorse over the 2008 monkeygate scandal, the spinner tweeted, "Who is this? Guys this guy looking for attention. Does anyone know who he is?" Best had commented on Harbhajan's tweet wherein the spinner denied Andrew Symonds' claims that Harbhajan cried while apologising to him for racially abusing him.
Nehwal, Kashyap host wedding reception in Hyderabad, 1st pics out
Badminton players Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap, who got married on December 14, hosted their wedding reception in Hyderabad on Sunday. Nehwal wore a rich indigo velvet lehenga and Kashyap wore a quilted indigo sherwani in hand-dyed Murshidabad silk for their reception. Telugu actor Nagarjuna with wife Amala Akkineni and Rakul Preet Singh were among the attendees.
Harbhajan calls Symonds fiction writer, says it's time he grows up
After ex-Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds claimed Harbhajan Singh broke down while apologising to him for racially abusing him in 2008, the spinner said Symonds has become a "good fiction writer". "He sold a story then (2008) and he's 'selling a story' now...Mate...the world has come of age in these 10 years and it’s time you also grew up," Harbhajan added.
Vine Co-founder Colin Kroll dies aged 35 of apparent drug overdose
Colin Kroll, the Co-founder of HQ Trivia and Vine, died at the age of 35 of an apparent drug overdose. Police found Kroll's body in the bedroom with drug paraphernalia when his girlfriend raised an alarm after she was unable to reach him early on Sunday, according to reports. Kroll had also worked with Twitter as an advisor.
I'm so inspired: Hillary meets Guj self-employed women after 23 yrs
Former US First Lady Hillary Clinton revisited a Gujarat Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) in Ahmedabad, she first visited in 1995, and said, "I'm so inspired by these women." She made a special mention of Ela Bhatt, who started the organisation in 1972. "I'll never forget the sight of thousands of women sharing how SEWA changed their lives," she said.
To get recognised from Sachin is a massive honour: Aus' Lyon
After Sachin Tendulkar praised Nathan Lyon for his performance in the 2nd Test, Lyon said, "He's obviously one of the greatest of all time... So, to get recognised from him it's a massive honour." "I think I've still got a lot of improvement, a lot of learning about the game and about off-spin bowling," Lyon added.
Kohli fortunate to have current bunch of pacers: Gambhir
Talking about the current Indian crop of pacers, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir said that current captain Virat Kohli is 'fortunate' to have such a pace attack. "A big credit goes to Virat Kohli for identifying these kind of bowlers as well... We were always dependent on one or two bowlers," Gambhir said about the Indian bowling attack.
Ronaldo chest bumps opposition goalie after scoring penalty
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo was criticised for his chest bump with the opposition goal-keeper after scoring a penalty against him in his side's Serie A match against Torino. Italian footballer Mario Balotelli posted about it on his Instagram story, with an Italian caption that translates to, "If I had done it, byeeeeeee!" Ronaldo was given a yellow card for the gesture.
Football fans pelt snowballs at assistant referee during match
Fans of the Serbian professional football club, Partizan Belgrade, pelted snowballs at the assistant referee of a match against Macva Sabac, which was being played in the snow. The behaviour prompted the main referee to try and stop the fans from pelting the snowballs. Due to the pelting, the assistant referee moved towards the ground's centre.
Liverpool take top spot after beating Manchester United 3-1
Xherdan Shaqiri came off the bench to score a brace for Liverpool as the Reds took the top spot in the table by registering their first league win over Manchester United since 2014. This is now Manchester United's worst start to a season in the Premier League era. Liverpool are currently a point ahead of Manchester City.
Mother, father attack 6-yr-old thinking he had fouled their son
Two Brazilian parents attacked a young boy whom they had accused of fouling their son in a football game. A footage of the incident shows the father holding the kid back while his son slaps him, before the mother joins in and pushes the six-year-old schoolboy to the ground. The couple's son had actually tripped while dribbling the ball.
Southampton end Arsenal's 22-match unbeaten run
Southampton ended Arsenal's 22-match-long unbeaten run after beating them 3-2 in the Premier League on Sunday. Southampton, playing their first home match under their new coach Ralph Hasenhuttl, scored three headers with the final one coming in the 85th minute. Meanwhile, Eden Hazard scored in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Brighton.
Patent applications by women to get faster clearance
Patent applications filed by female innovators will get examined faster, as per a proposal by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). "The move would help in promoting women entrepreneurship in the country," an official said. DIPP is targeting reduction of time taken for patent examination and grant to 18 months by 2020, in comparison to about 5-7 years currently.
MK Stalin proposes Rahul Gandhi's name as PM candidate
DMK President MK Stalin on Sunday proposed Congress President Rahul Gandhi's name as the Prime Ministerial candidate for Lok Sabha elections 2019. While speaking at the occasion of the unveiling of M Karunanidhi's statue in Chennai, Stalin said Rahul has got the ability to defeat the "fascist, Nazist Modi government". "Welcome Rahul Gandhi, give the nation good governance," he added.
All the lies spoken about Rafale deal exposed: Arun Jaitley
After the Supreme Court's judgement on Rafale deal, Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday took a dig at Congress President Rahul Gandhi saying all the lies spoken on the deal has been "exposed". He added, "Every word said against...government has proved to be false". Jaitley also accused Rahul of desperately trying to bring an "immoral equivalence" between Bofors and Rafale.
PM to inaugurate IIT Bhubaneswar's new campus in Dec: Minister
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a new campus of IIT-Bhubaneswar on December 24. He added that the PM will also lay the foundation stone and inaugurate several other development projects in Odisha. He said the PM will release the commemorative coin and stamp in the memory of the Paika Rebellion.
62 apps, 23 websites shut for false info on Ayushman Bharat
The health ministry has identified 68 fake mobile applications and 54 fake websites for spreading incorrect news about the government's flagship healthcare scheme Ayushman Bharat. Of these, 62 applications have been closed, and 23 websites have either been blocked or shut down, Minister of State for Health, Anupriya Patel, said. An FIR has been lodged against all the 122 entities. n
Former two-time CEO of Jet Airways quits as advisor: Report
Former two-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jet Airways, Nikos Kardassis, has reportedly resigned as an advisor from the airline. He had rejoined the cash-strapped carrier earlier this year to advise on cost-saving and productivity improvements. Kardassis had gone on leave to his native place in November but did not return thereafter, reports added.
Modernise old laws, British set them to curb freedom: Murthy
Infosys Co-founder Narayana Murthy has called for modernisation of "archaic and vaguely drafted laws". Many of these laws were drafted during the British rule with the aim of curbing the freedom of the people, he said. He further emphasised the need to train bureaucrats in drafting precise and unambiguous laws and increasing the number of judges to ensure speedy justice.
BoB, Dena Bank, Vijaya Bank merger unwarranted: Staff union
The All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) has said the decision to merge Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank was unwarranted as it wouldn't be beneficial to the economy. It will also affect the interests of employees, their jobs and job security, the union added. AIBEA has called for a nation-wide strike on December 26 opposing the merger.
Delhi HC rejects Vodafone plea for ₹4,759-crore tax refund
The Delhi High Court has dismissed Vodafone's plea seeking over ₹4,759-crore refund towards returns filed for 2014-15 to 2017-18. The company claimed it received an acknowledgement after filing returns and refund should have been processed in a year. The tax department said outstanding demand was pending against Vodafone and more demands may arise after assessment during the period is scrutinised.
Say no when required: Malaika on focus on her personal life
Malaika Arora, on being asked about the media's focus on her personal life, said, "You've to be able to strike the right balance and say 'no' when required. It comes with the business." Reports have said that following her divorce from Arbaaz Khan, Malaika is currently dating actor Arjun Kapoor. The two are reportedly planning to get married in 2019.
Dilip Kumar's wife Saira seeks PM's help over 'land mafia' threats
Actor Dilip Kumar's wife and actress Saira Banu has sought PM Narendra Modi's help alleging that "land mafia" Samir Bhojwani, recently released from jail, is threatening them with muscle and power. "No action taken despite assurances by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis," Saira said. Bhojwani had falsely claimed ownership of Dilip Kumar's Pali Hill bungalow.
Man left with swollen body after diving accident 4 years ago
Fifty-seven-year-old deep sea diver Alejandro Ramos was left with swollen arms and chest after a diving accident four years ago. The accident occurred when a cargo ship cut across his vital air hose, which was his only source of compressed air. The change in pressure caused damage to his chest and arms and added 30 kilogram to his frame.
Fans question whether catch that dismissed Virat Kohli was clean
Virat Kohli was dismissed after Australia's Peter Handscomb managed to scoop his fingers under the ball to hold onto a low catch during India's first innings in the second Test. The third umpire stayed with on-field umpires' decision after failing to conclude that the ball had bounced. "The decision should've been not out due to inconclusive evidence," a fan tweeted.
When did I break down? Harbhajan denies apologising to Symonds
Harbhajan Singh has rubbished ex-Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds' claims that he broke down crying while apologising to him over the monkeygate scandal. "When did that happen? Broke down? What for?" Harbhajan tweeted. Symonds, who had accused Harbhajan of racially abusing him in 2008 Sydney Test, had claimed that Harbhajan apologised to him while they both were playing for Mumbai Indians.
Mark Zuckerberg loses $15bn in 2018, most among world's 500 richest
Facebook's 34-year-old Co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's wealth has dropped by over $15 billion in 2018, the most among the world's 500 richest people, according to Bloomberg. Zuckerberg's wealth dropped from $75 billion to $57 billion this year over scandals of election hacking, data breaches and management issues at Facebook. He remains the world's sixth richest person despite the losses.
People shouldn't compare me to Bhansali: Johar on doing period film
Karan Johar, while speaking about directing the period film 'Takht', said, "It doesn't necessarily mean that they should compare me with Sanjay Leela Bhansali." "He's a master of the craft and I hope the audience enjoys my period film just as much," he added. Johar further revealed many people were shocked when they heard he was doing a period film.n
Aaron Finch ready to bat, scans confirm no serious injury
Australian batsman Aaron Finch has been declared ready to bat in the second Test after scans revealed that he has suffered no serious injury. Finch was retired hurt after Indian pacer Mohammad Shami's delivery hit him on his right hand's index finger. Following the delivery, Finch was rushed to a nearby hospital for an X-ray.
Naxalism can't be solved instantly: Bhupesh Baghel
After being named the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh on Sunday, Bhupesh Baghel said, "The problem of Naxalism is a very serious problem." "Nobody can solve it instantly. They have a very strong hold," he added. He further said that Naxalism can be eliminated if firm steps are taken with the support of the people in the Naxal-affected areas.
Coach offers free drink to season-ticket holders at 1st home game
English Premier League side Southampton's new coach Ralph Hasenhuttl has offered a free drink to season-ticket holders attending his first match at their home stadium. Hasenhuttl sent a signed letter to season-ticket holders, outlining his vision for the team and asking fans to join them on a 'very rewarding journey'. Southampton are set to face Arsenal in the EPL.
Rocket Lab launches 13 cube satellites for NASA mission
US-based rocket propulsion company Rocket Lab on Sunday launched 13 cube satellites on its Electron rocket from New Zealand into low Earth orbit for NASA’s ELaNa-19 mission. The rocket lifted off from the world’s only private orbital launch pad on the Mahia Peninsula. The satellites will collect data on phenomena such as radiation belts and autonomous movement in space.
Government to launch broadband readiness index of states
The government is planning to launch broadband services readiness index of states based on parameters like infrastructure, approval processes and utilisation of high-speed Internet. “We want to ensure that 5G is not limited to urban areas,” Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said. “We will do comparative evaluation of all states and highlight best policies for other states to adopt,” she added.
Congress thinks govt, armed forces and SC are lying: PM Modi
Addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Congress thinks the government, armed forces and even the Supreme Court are lying to the people. The Congress is aiding those who wants to weaken the Army, PM added. He said the country will never forgive the Congress over its attitude towards the Army.
PM Modi should be named as 'Mr Gumrah': Congress leader
Taking a dig at PM Narendra Modi, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari said, "PM Modi should be named Mr Gumrah." "PM has misled Supreme Court [on Rafale], the country, farmers and the youth," Tiwari added. He further said that PM Modi has insulted India's former PM Indira Gandhi by not paying her tribute on Vijay Diwas while he was in Raebareli.
Sonia Gandhi unveils Karunanidhi statue at DMK headquarters
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Sunday unveiled the statue of former Tamil Nadu CM and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi at the DMK headquarters in Chennai. Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi were also present at the occasion. Karunanidhi passed away in August this year after a prolonged illness.
Cong destroyed agencies that didn’t work according to it: PM
PM Narendra Modi on Sunday accused Congress of destroying those democratic institutions that refused to function according to its wishes. He added, "The party that has ruled the nation for the longest duration of time, has always considered itself above law, judiciary...and even above the nation." He further warned people to not trust parties that "pretend to stand for democracy".
Modi govt will come to power again in 2019 polls: Irani
Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani while addressing a rally in Delhi on Sunday said that under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the BJP-led government will again come to power in 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The BJP resolves to make "lotus bloom" in the upcoming polls with the message of holistic development and women power, she added.
The 9-5 work day, 5-day work week will end: Richard Branson
Virgin Group Founder and billionaire Richard Branson in a recent blog post said, "The way we all work is going to change". "The idea of working five days a week with two day weekends...wasn't always the case, and it won't be in the future," Branson added. He further said, "Could people eventually take three and even four day weekends? Certainly."
Rebate may be given to replace pre-2000 registered vehicles
Automakers have reportedly proposed a one-time incentive in the form of rebate in taxes for replacing vehicles registered before 2000 to facilitate taking them off the roads. A robust inspection and certification regime has been suggested to control such vehicles, reports added. Automakers have also asked the government to remove multiple tax rates for passenger cars, reports further said.
31 monkeys, 14 pigeons die after suspected gas leak in Maha
As many as 31 monkeys and 14 pigeons died due to a suspected gas leak in Maharashtra's Raigad district. The carcasses of the animals were reportedly found buried in pits near the location following the incident which took place on Thursday. Raigad District Collector Vijay Suryavanshi said the gas leaked from one of the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) plants.
Make India better for women: Mamata on 6 yrs of Nirbhaya case
On the sixth anniversary of the Nirbhaya gangrape case, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday urged the people of the country to make it a place better for women. She said the incident shook the nation and asked the people to "say no to violence against women". The incident had triggered outrage and protests across the country.
62-yr-old awarded 20 years in jail for raping 8-yr-old girl
A 62-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl in Bengaluru. A district and sessions court also imposed a fine of ₹14,000 after finding him guilty of raping the minor girl. A special police team arrested the accused within hours of the incident that took place on November 19 this year.
Invest in expressways, waterways, Clean Ganga: Gadkari to pvt sector
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday urged private companies to invest in expressways, waterways, irrigation projects and 'Clean Ganga Mission'. He asked the industry to contribute funds for the mission and help create employment for the local populace. By March-end, nearly 80% of the river would be clean and in the following year Ganga would be fully clean, he added.
Doubts on Rafale deal should be raised in SC: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said that "doubts" over Rafale deal should be raised in the Supreme Court instead of a Joint Parliamentary Committee. Now that SC has "deliberated on all angles", if anyone has anything to say, they should say it in the Court, Yadav added. Samajwadi Party had previously demanded a JPC probe into the deal.
Jaipur man makes hoax bomb call, detained
A man has been detained for allegedly making a hoax call, threatening to trigger bomb blasts at three locations in Rajasthan's Jaipur. Following the call, police teams and bomb squads were deployed and Hanuman Temple in Chandpole, Sanganeri Gate and Jaipur Airport were cordoned off. This comes ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Ashok Gehlot as Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
Woman gangraped in Odisha over suspicion of having affair
A 40-year-old widow was allegedly assaulted and gangraped by four men in Odisha’s Kendrapara on Friday. "The victim, who worked as a cook, was suspected of having an illicit affair with her employer. We suspect the employer's wife asked her brothers to commit the crime," a police official said. Six people, including the employer's two brothers-in-law have been arrested.
Kendall Jenner highest-paid model of 2018 with $22.5 mn: Forbes
Kendall Jenner has been named the highest-paid model of 2018 by Forbes, with earnings of $22.5 million before June. She was followed by Karlie Kloss, who has $13 million in earnings and Chrissy Teigen who earned $11.5 million. Sisters Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid featured on the seventh and eighth spots with earnings of $9.5 million and $8.5 million respectively.
Late actor Vinod Khanna's 1st wife Geetanjali passes away
Late actor Vinod Khanna's first wife Geetanjali Khanna, mother of actors Akshaye Khanna and Rahul Khanna passed away at the age of 70 on Saturday. Although the exact cause of the death is yet to be known, Geetanjali was reportedly already suffering from a heart ailment. Her funeral took place earlier today.
Kohli celebrates 25th Test ton with 'bat does the talking' gesture
India captain Virat Kohli celebrated his 25th Test hundred by doing the 'My bat does the talking' gesture, against Australia during the second Test on Sunday. Kohli took off his helmet, kept it on ground, tapped his bat and did the gesture. Australian pacer Pat Cummins had earlier said Kohli won't be able to score a century on the tour.
Lyon takes 5-for, Kohli hits 25th Test ton as Aus lead by 175 runs
Australia ended the third day of the second Test in Perth at 132/4 in the second innings, leading India by 175 runs. Earlier in the day, Virat Kohli smashed his 25th Test hundred and off-spinner Nathan Lyon registered his seventh five-wicket haul against India. Pacer Mohammad Shami, who went wicketless in the first innings, took two wickets in the second.
Death toll in Karnataka temple food poisoning rises to 13
Two more people who ate prasad at a temple in Karnataka's Chamarajnagar died on Sunday, taking the death toll to 13. The condition of two other patients was reported to be critical. Earlier, authorities had said that a poisonous substance may have gotten mixed with the rice prasad as there was a dispute between two groups.
Women officers will complain jawans peep when they dress: Army chief
On being asked why women are not offered combat roles, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said a woman officer would accuse "jawans of peeping as she changes clothes". Adding that he was ready to introduce women to combat roles, Rawat said as most jawans come from villages, they may not accept a woman officer leading them.
Police releases photos of 18 accused in Bulandshahr violence
The Uttar Pradesh Police has released photos of 18 accused in Bulandshahr violence, in which a policeman and youth were killed. A man named Vishal Tyagi has claimed that his photo was wrongly published in the list of absconders. Police also pasted court notices outside accused's houses, warning them that their properties will be attached if they don't surrender.
Welcome resolution of Sri Lanka's political situation: India
After Ranil Wickremesinghe was reinstated as Sri Lanka's PM, India's Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday said it welcomes the resolution of the political situation as a "true friend" and "close neighbour". "It is a reflection of the maturity demonstrated by all political forces, and also of the resilience of Sri Lankan democracy and its institutions," the ministry added.
Man raped 9-yr-old girl while wife, daughter were upstairs
A 28-year-old man has been booked for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl on the ground floor of his building in Delhi's Samaypur Badli while his wife and daughter were upstairs. The incident came to the notice of her relatives after she came out of the building crying. The girl was hospitalised and her condition is stated to be stable.
Lalit Hotel co-owner dresses up as a woman, dances with mother
Keshav Suri, the son of the late hotelier Lalit Suri and Executive Director of Lalit Hotels, shared a video showing him dressed as a woman and dancing with his mother in Suri's first "Drag performance". They danced on film Parineeta's song 'Kaisi Paheli Zindagani'. An LGBTQ rights activist, Suri remarried his French partner Cyril Feuillebois in Goa earlier this month.
Essential to have fearless approach as filmmaker: Aanand L Rai
Filmmaker Aanand L Rai said it's important to have "fearless approach" while making a film. "Films are part of life...My driving force is the story...At times you get something from society, at times you want to give something to society," he added. "There's different high in converting something that's on paper to breathe on the big screen," Aanand further said.
AR Rahman performs at Isha Ambani's wedding reception
AR Rahman performed at the second wedding reception of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani's daughter Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal which was held at Mumbai's Jio Garden. A video shows Rahman singing his song 'Tere Bina' from the 2007 film 'Guru' which was rumoured to be based on the life of Isha's grandfather and late business tycoon Dhirubhai Ambani.
People appreciate the fact that I am real: Sara Ali Khan
Sara Ali Khan, who made Bollywood debut with 'Kedarnath', said, "People appreciate the fact that I'm real. I endeavour to be the most real person." "I don't think too much and try to be as organic as I can...With the same token, you get appreciation and criticism as well and you have to take it the same way," added Sara.
Pant sets Indian record after effecting his 15th dismissal
Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant set the record for the most number of dismissals effected by an Indian wicket-keeper in a Test series against Australia after effecting his 15th dismissal of the India-Australia series so far on Sunday. Pant, who is still to play the remaining two Tests of the series, went past the likes of MS Dhoni and Syed Kirmani.
Farm loan waiver our 1st priority: Chhattisgarh CM-designate Baghel
After being named as the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel said, "Our first priority is to waive off loans of farmers as promised by Congress in its rallies." "Second will be to procure paddy crops on increased Minimum Support Price (MSP)," he added. He further said that he will also "work on a new development policy for the tribals."
Pokémon Go creator Niantic to raise $200 mn: Report
Pokémon Go creator Niantic is raising $200 million in Series C funding round led by US-based venture capital firm IVP at a valuation of $3.9 billion, according to a report. Samsung Electronics and aXiomatic Gaming are reportedly also participating in the round. Founded in 2010, Alphabet spin-off Niantic offers location-based augmented reality mobile games.
PM Modi, Amit Shah are dangerous for the nation: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said, "The pairing of PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah is dangerous for the present and future of the nation." "If they come to power in 2019, they will not even spare the Constitution," he added. He further said it was the responsibility of every patriotic Indian to ensure that they are defeated.
Country won't forgive Cong's attitude towards Army: PM Modi
Criticising Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said, "Country will neither forget nor forgive previous government's attitude towards Army." For the present government, country comes first and not the party, he added. "The people of the party that raise questions on surgical strikes, trust enemy's claims more than our Army, what can be expected of them," he further questioned.
Bengal government denies permission to BJP for rath yatra
The Bengal government on Saturday denied permission for BJP's rath yatra in the state. In a letter to BJP, the state government said there is "grave apprehension of breach of peace and communal violence during and in the aftermath of the yatra." BJP President Amit Shah was earlier scheduled to launch the yatra titled 'Save Democracy Rally' on December 7.