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Sukhbir Badal dissolves SAD units in Delhi, UP and Rajasthan
Ahead of the 2019 elections, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday dissolved the party units in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan with immediate effect. The decision to dissolve the state units was taken after getting suggestions from its party observers representing the three states. New organisational structure will be announced soon, a SAD spokesperson said.
Build statue of Sita next to Lord Ram's: Cong leader to Yogi
Congress leader Karan Singh has written a letter to UP CM Yogi Adityanath, requesting him to construct a statue of Sita in addition to the proposed Lord Ram statue in Ayodhya. Stating Sita faced "unfortunate" circumstances, Singh wrote, "I request you to half the height of the statue and construct two in its place."
Lok Sabha adjourned after protests on Rafale, Cauvery river
The Lok Sabha was on Thursday adjourned for the day following protests by opposition parties over various issues, including the Rafale deal and Cauvery river water. The Shiv Sena, an ally of the BJP, also held protests demanding the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan asked members to allow the House to function but to no avail.
Home-cooked food distribution startup FoodyBuddy raises ₹6cr
Bengaluru-based home-cooked food distribution startup FoodyBuddy on Wednesday announced it has raised ₹6 crore in pre-Series A from Prime Venture Partners. Currently operational only in Bengaluru, the startup said it will use the funds to expand further and enter five new cities over the next 12 months. FoodyBuddy was founded by Rachna Rao, Akil Sethuraman and Anup Gopinath in 2015.
India will remain secular: Abdullah on HC judge's remark
Reacting to Meghalaya High Court judge SR Sen's remark that India should have been declared a Hindu country in 1947, former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah said, "It is a secular country and will remain secular." "Those who want to talk anything else... they can say what they like, but it will not make any difference," the National Conference chief added.
181 pilots found alcohol positive from 2015-18: Aviation Min
The Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday informed that a total of 181 pilots of scheduled and non-scheduled operators tested positive for alcohol during 2015-2018. Around 49 pilots tested positive for alcohol till November this year, MoS for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said. In 2015, 43 pilots tested positive for alcohol and the number increased to 44 in 2016, he added.
C'garh CRPF jawans face problem in getting food: Chidambaram
A parliamentary panel headed by Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday informed that the CRPF personnel posted in Chhattisgarh's Naxal-hit areas are facing difficulties in getting their daily meals. The panel recommended that a mechanism should be developed for ensuring regular supply of nutritious food to jawans. Panel also expressed anguish over subhuman conditions of jawans in the country.
3 workers dead, 2 hurt in boiler blast at Silvassa factory
At least three labourers were killed and two others were injured in a boiler explosion on Thursday at the Krishna Steel Company in Dadra and Nagar Haveli's Silvassa district, according to a media report. The injured have been shifted to a hospital. The cause of the explosion is not yet known, although a police investigation is underway.n
Khamenei accuses US of plotting civil war in Iran
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday accused the US of plotting a civil war in his country "by creating divisions in Iran through economic sanctions and security issues". The Supreme Leader further called on Iranians to remain "vigilant". The US has said that the sanctions are meant to target the Iranian regime and not the Iranian people.
UK PM Theresa May wins no-confidence vote
UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday won the no-confidence vote triggered by members of her own Conservative Party by 200 to 117. As many as 48 MPs from the Conservative Party had triggered the no-confidence vote in protest against May's Brexit plan. Following the vote, May said she would deliver the Brexit people voted for.
Gun deaths in US rise to highest level in 20 years
The rate of gun deaths in the US rose to its highest level in over 20 years in 2017, data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed. Nearly 40,000 people were killed by guns in the US in 2017, the data further showed. The increase in the gun death rates was largely driven by suicides.
Quality of fly ash produced at NTPC ideal for gainful utilization
The quality of fly ash produced at NTPC's power stations is good with respect to fineness, low unburnt carbon and is ideal for use in the manufacture of cement, concrete, bricks/blocks/tiles etc. NTPC is putting maximum effort to carry out sustainable ash utilisation & protection of the environment.
K Chandrashekar Rao takes oath as the Chief Minister of Telangana
Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K Chandrashekar Rao took oath as the Chief Minister of Telangana today. This comes after the party had staked claim to form the government in the state for the second time after winning 88 seats in the 119-member state assembly. Notably, Rao had dissolved the state assembly in September to call for an early election.
Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Mehul Choksi
The Interpol has issued Red Corner Notice against fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi on the request of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Enforcement Directorate had sent a reminder to Interpol in September about its application seeking a Red Corner Notice against him. Choksi is a key accused in over ₹13,000 crore PNB money laundering case.
Big B reads letter at Isha's wedding, father Ambani gets emotional
A video from Isha Ambani's wedding shows her father Mukesh Ambani getting emotional as Amitabh Bachchan read out a letter. "It's an extremely emotional moment when...father of the bride hands her over to the groom," read Bachchan. "By choosing to perform this noble act, the bride's father ensures, for the next seven generations, the fruits of his generosity," he added.
We don't want anyone's sympathy: SRK on playing a dwarf in 'Zero'
Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who will be seen portraying a vertically-challenged man in 'Zero', has said he doesn't want anyone's sympathy or empathy for the upcoming film. "When films are made on special abilities, normally there is an attempt to gain sympathy," added Khan. Shah Rukh further said playing a vertically-challenged person was not a gimmick for the film's team.
J&K teen who did cameo in the film Haider turns militant, shot dead
Saqib Bilal, who played a cameo in the 2014 film 'Haider' and recently turned into a militant, was shot dead by security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar on December 9. He had disappeared along with another boy in August. Bilal, a class 11 student, had left home on the day he disappeared to "buy groceries", said his uncle.
Kapil Sharma gets married to Ginni Chatrath, shares first photo
Comedian Kapil Sharma, who got married to his girlfriend Ginni Chatrath in Jalandhar on Wednesday, took to Instagram to share the first photo. Kapil's family hosted a jagran on Tuesday, which was attended by his friends and colleagues including Krushna Abhishek and Bharti Singh. This was preceded by an Akhand Path, which was held at Ginni's residence on Monday.
RJD chief Lalu cites preparation for 2019 polls in bail plea
Jailed RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has moved the Jharkhand High Court, seeking bail in fodder scam cases on grounds that his party requires his presence for 2019 general elections. He said that as party chief, he was the only person authorised to select candidates. Yadav is currently undergoing treatment at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi.
9 killed, 47 injured in high-speed train crash in Turkey
At least nine people were killed and 47 others were injured in a high-speed train crash near Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday, Turkey's Transport Ministry said. The crash was caused by a collision with a local train, according to an official. Turkey's state-run Anadolu press agency said 206 passengers were on board the train at the time of the crash.
Gamer assaults pregnant girlfriend on live-stream, arrested
A 26-year-old Australian man was arrested on Sunday after he was accused of hitting his pregnant girlfriend on live-stream video of online game Fortnite. "I hope all of you people know that I'm pregnant and he just bashed me," the woman was heard saying. Police confirmed a three-year-old girl and a 20-month-old girl were in the home at the time.
Work hard: Shah refuses to accept MP BJP chief's resignation
BJP President Amit Shah on Thursday refused to accept the resignation of Madhya Pradesh BJP chief Rakesh Singh and instead asked him to work hard. Singh had offered his resignation from the post, taking responsibility for the party's performance in the state Assembly elections. BJP had secured 109 seats in the state polls, while Congress had secured 114 seats.
Taking inputs from MLAs, workers: Rahul on choosing CMs
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who is soon expected to announce the names of CMs of three states, on Thursday said they are taking inputs from MLAs and workers. He added, "You have to see a CM soon." Reports have also said that Gandhi sent an audio message to party workers asking them about who they want to lead their state.
Netflix India content head Swati Shetty steps down
American streaming service Netflix's Director of International Originals and Acquisitions in India Swati Shetty has stepped down from her role. She was one of the first to join Netflix's India team and has worked at the platform for around 2.5 years. She has previously worked as the President of Balaji Telefilms and Executive Director at Walt Disney India.
May ban Google over violations: Russian telecom watchdog
After Russia imposed its minimum fine of 500,000 roubles (around $7,500) on Google on Tuesday, telecom watchdog Roskomnadzor has warned it may ban the technology giant. The fine came over Google's failure to comply with the state registry of banned websites and exclude banned content from search results. Russia may change legislation to help block Google, Roskomnadzor deputy head said.
J&K BJP is 'anti-Dalit', says expelled leader Gagan Bhagat
Days after he was expelled from the Jammu and Kashmir BJP unit for his alleged "anti-party and anti-Jammu activities", Gagan Bhagat claimed he was victimised for being a Dalit and accused the state party leadership of being "anti-Dalit". Earlier, he was suspended over his alleged role in the abduction of an ex-serviceman's daughter. Bhagat and the woman rejected the charge.
Rahul Gandhi brought Congress back on India's board: Scindia
Giving Congress President Rahul Gandhi credit for Congress' performance in Assembly elections, party leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said, "He has brought Congress back onto the board of India." Claiming Congress believes in grace and simplicity, Scindia said these tenets were "BJP's hallmark" during late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's rule but it has "completely lost" the principles in the last 5 years.
TDP MPs protest outside Parliament for special status for Andhra
Telugu Desam Party MPs on Thursday staged a protest outside the Parliament, demanding Special Category Status for Andhra Pradesh. TDP leaders were seen walking through the streets with placards and festoons. TDP has been demanding Special Category Status for Andhra, although the Centre had earlier ruled this out.
Former Army chief JJ Singh resigns from Shiromani Akali Dal
Former Army chief JJ Singh has resigned from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) citing personal reasons. Singh, who earlier served as Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, had joined SAD ahead of 2017 Assembly elections and unsuccessfully contested against CM Amarinder Singh from Patiala nconstituency. Reports said he was unhappy with the functioning and the leadership of the party.
B'luru home services platform Housejoy raises $3.24 million
Bengaluru-based online home services platform Housejoy has raised $3.24 million (over ₹23 crore) in its Series B1 round of funding. The bridge round of funding saw participation from Matrix Partners, Qualcomm Ventures, Vertex Ventures among others. The startup had last raised Series B funding of $23 million in December 2015 led by Matrix, Vertex and Amazon.
Faking Moon landing more difficult than doing it: Scientist
Russia's Institute of Analytical Chemistry head Yuri Kostitsyn has said faking the landing of the American astronauts on the Moon would have been more difficult and expensive than actually doing it. "Falsifying Moon soil is impossible," he added. This comes after Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin in November announced Russia will launch a mission to verify US' Moon landings.
SC dismisses contempt plea against UP CM Yogi Adityanath
The Supreme Court has dismissed a contempt petition filed against UP CM Yogi Adityanath and others for alleged non-compliance of its earlier order on filling vacancies in agriculture boards and marketing committees. It said, "The state government has said it is filling up the vacancies as and when they arise. On the face of it appears there are no vacancies."
PM pays tribute to those killed in 2001 Parliament attack
PM Narendra Modi, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and BJP chief Amit Shah on Thursday paid tribute to people who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on Parliament on December 13, 2001. "We salute the valour of those who were martyred during the dastardly attack... Their courage and nheroism inspires every Indian," PM Modi wrote on Twitter.
India prays for your health: PM wishes Parrikar on birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who turned 63 years old today. He tweeted, "Parrikar Ji is known for his compassionate, down to earth and hardworking nature... The entire nation prays for Parrikar Ji's good health." BJP President Amit Shah and Union Minister Suresh Prabhu also extended birthday greetings to Parrikar.
20 trains cancelled for 2 months due to weather conditions
The North Eastern Railway (NER) has cancelled 20 trains, including eight trains plying in Uttar Pradesh, due to fog and inclement weather. These cancellations will come into effect from Thursday and will continue till February 15, 2019. These include Gorakhpur-Amritsar Express, Allahabad-Basti Express, Sitamarhi-Anand Vihar Express and Jaynagar-Amritsar Express.
Singapore firm acquires Mumbai waste processing firm Yasasu
Singapore-based waste management firm Blue Planet on Tuesday announced it has acquired Mumbai-based organic waste processing firm Yasasu for an undisclosed amount. The firm had also acquired Pune-based Rudra Environmental Solution in October. Incorporated in 2016, Yasasu claims to process one to five tonnes of organic waste through each of its digesters and generate biogas and compost from it.
Himalaya raises awareness about cleft lips with 'Ek Nayi Muskaan'
Himalaya has launched a new campaign, 'Ek Nayi Muskaan', as part of its social impact initiative, Muskaan. Through Muskaan, Himalaya Lip Care has been helping to raise awareness about cleft lip and palate while also supporting free cleft treatment for underprivileged children, in partnership with Smile Train.
Man dies after crashing his scooter into Zareen Khan's car in Goa
A 31-year-old man named Nitesh Goral, who was riding a scooter, died in North Goa's beach village of Anjuna, after ramming into a car owned by actress Zareen Khan, police said on Wednesday. The actor, as well as her driver Ali Abbas, were present in the car when the accident occurred. The car's occupants also sustained minor injuries.
36 out of 40 MLAs in Mizoram are crorepatis: Report
As many as 36 out of the 40 newly-elected MLAs in Mizoram are crorepatis while the outgoing Assembly had 30 crorepati legislators, according to Association for Democratic Reforms. The maximum number of 22 crorepati MLAs are from Mizo National Front, which won the election with n26 seats. The average assets of MLAs rose from ₹3 crore to nearly ₹5 crore.
Election Commission website lagged for 2 hrs over long party name
Election Commission of India's website was not updated for two hours on Tuesday morning, the day when the poll results for five states were being declared. The officials at Nirvachan Sadan took an hour to trace the glitch's source. They discovered that a political party in Mizoram with over 60-character-long name, caused problems with the system's pagination of counting leads.
VVS' book title not apt, must include 'saved Ganguly' part: Ganguly
Ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly has revealed he texted VVS Laxman a month back, telling him that the title of his book '281 and Beyond' was not apt. "It should've been '281 and beyond and that saved Sourav Ganguly's career'. I strongly opposed it because if he hadn't scored 281, we would've lost...I wouldn't have been captain again," he added.
ICC persuading government to make fixing criminal offence: ICC CEO
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is constantly persuading governments, including India's, to make fixing a criminal offence, ICC CEO Dave Richardson has said. "The Anti-Corruption Unit is trying to be much more pro-active," he added. This comes after former Sri Lankan cricketers Sanath Jayasuriya and Nuwan Zoysa were charged under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
Manika 1st Indian to win 'Breakthrough Table Tennis Star' award
Indian table tennis player Manika Batra became the first Indian to win the ITTF's 'Breakthrough Table Tennis Star' award on Wednesday. "I'm really honoured and happy to have received the award. I feel, 2018 has been the best year of my career so far," said the 23-year-old, who had won four medals at the Commonwealth Games earlier this year.
India cancels passports of 33 NRIs for abandoning their wives
The government has cancelled passports of 33 non-resident Indians (NRIs) for abandoning their wives, the Women and Child Development Ministry said. Eight look-out circulars have been issued for absconding husbands by Integrated Nodal Agency, the Ministry added. Earlier, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said the Centre would bring a Bill on this issue in the Parliament's winter session.
Over 28,500 Indians died in Gulf countries in last 4 years
More than 28,500 Indian nationals died in the Gulf countries of UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia between 2014-2018, Minister of State VK Singh informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Singh said that awareness campaigns are being conducted through labour camps in order to prevent workers' death in cases of suicides and road accidents.
Iranian oil minister joins Twitter, which is banned in Iran
Iranian oil minister Bijan Zanganeh has joined Twitter, which is officially banned in the country. "I have come to Twitter for a more dynamic and effective relationship with domestic and foreign audience," Zanganeh's first tweet read. Although banned, Twitter is used by a number of authorities, including President Hassan Rouhani and his foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif.
EU Parliament backs 'world's largest' free trade deal with Japan
The European Parliament on Wednesday approved a free trade deal between Japan and the European Union, which is believed to be the world's largest free trade agreement. The deal will create an open trading zone covering 635 million people and almost one-third of the world's total GDP. Japan's Parliament has already approved the agreement.
Who goes to attend a meeting with 300 bags: ED on Vijay Mallya
Countering Vijay Mallya's claim that he left India only to attend an event in Switzerland, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said, "Who goes to attend a meeting with 300 bags and huge cargo?" "They don't have anything to show that he left India to attend a meeting," the agency told a court. ED is seeking 'fugitive economic offender' tag for Mallya.
Sara is a way better actor than I was: Saif Ali Khan
Praising his daughter Sara Ali Khan's performance in her debut film 'Kedarnath', Saif Ali Khan said, "It’s amazing. Way better than what I was." "A thinking actress who is expressive and inventive in every shot. I see a fantastic future for her," Saif added. He further thanked people for welcoming and accepting her as an actor.
I'd totally do it: John Cena on playing Captain America
Former WWE World Champion John Cena addressed rumours that suggested he would be cast as the next Captain America in Marvel's 'The Avengers' series. "If the Captain America people are listening and you're watching right now, I'd totally do it," he said. Reports had claimed Cena would replace Chris Evans as Captain America after the upcoming film 'Avengers: Endgame'.
Rahul will hoist Tricolour at Red Fort soon: Navjot Sidhu
Lauding Congress for its "remarkable performance" in the Assembly polls, Punjab Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday said he is "sure" Congress President Rahul Gandhi will hoist the Tricolour at Red Fort in the near future. Claiming Congress has "conquered BJP's impregnable forts", Sidhu added, "These three wins will change India's fate and fortune."
BJP put up a good fight in Assembly polls: UP CM Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the BJP "put up a good fight under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi" in the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections. Calling victory and defeat "two sides of a coin called democracy", he added, "Congress' lies will start unravelling soon, and that will make our future battles even easier."
I am not here to make political parties happy: J&K Governor
Days after former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti accused him of encroaching upon the democratic space, Governor Satya Pal Malik said, "I am not here to make political parties happy." He added, "Having said that, I have good relations with all of them." He further claimed that he has no political agenda to pursue in the state.
Tesla sues former employee for $167 million for leaking data
Tesla has sued former employee Martin Tripp for $167 million for leaking confidential data to third parties and making false claims to reporters. Tripp had earlier accused Tesla of using damaged battery modules in Model 3 vehicles. He had also filed a complaint with the US Securities and Exchange Commission accusing Tesla of making "material omissions and misstatements" to investors.
Bengaluru agri-marketing startup Ninjacart raises ₹250 crore
Bengaluru-based online agriculture-marketing startup Ninjacart on Wednesday announced it has raised around ₹250 crore in a Series B round of funding. The round was led by Accel Partners US and Switzerland-based Syngenta Ventures, alongside participation from Accel India, Neoplux among others. Founded in 2015, the startup connects farmers to end retailers like grocery stores and restaurants.
Starbucks China rival Luckin Coffee raises $200 mn
Starbucks’ China rival Luckin Coffee on Wednesday announced that it has raised $200 million in a Series B funding round at a $2.2-billion valuation. The funding round was led by investors including Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC and China International Capital Corporation. Luckin Coffee was officially launched in January 2018 and has raised a total of $400 million to date.
Female-centric coworking startup The Riveter raises $15 mn
US-based female-centric coworking startup The Riveter on Tuesday announced that it raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Alpha Edison. It reportedly plans to open 100 female-forward coworking spaces in the US by 2022. “We want to redefine...work for women and we want everyone to be part of it,” Founder and CEO Amy Nelson said.
NASA shares first selfie by InSight lander on Mars
US space agency NASA on Tuesday shared the first-ever selfie captured by InSight lander, the first-ever mission to study the deep interior of Mars. The photo is a mosaic of 11 images, created using the same imaging process as NASA's Curiosity rover mission by stitching many overlapping images together. Another image showing the workplace of the lander was also shared.
Turkey to launch new operation against Kurds in Syria
Turkey will launch a new operation against Kurdish fighters in Syria in a few days, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said. Turkey claims that the Syrian Kurdish militia, the YPG, is a terrorist organisation because of its links to the Kurdish insurgency inside Turkey. However, the US supports YPG, considering it to be a key player in the fight against ISIS.
Sri Lanka's sacked PM Wickremesinghe wins confidence vote
Ousted Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe won a confidence vote in the Parliament on Wednesday. Sri Lanka has been embroiled in a political crisis since President Maithripala Sirisena sacked Wickremesinghe in October and replaced him with Mahinda Rajapaksa. Rajapaksa, the former Sri Lankan President, has refused to resign despite two no-confidence votes being passed against him.
Ambuja Cements CEO steps down after 26 yrs with the company
Ambuja Cements on Wednesday announced the resignation of Ajay Kapur, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Kapur, who has worked at Ambuja Cements for 26 years, will leave the company on March 1, 2019. He has decided to pursue his career outside the cement industry, the company said in a statement.
TVS Motor chief appointed as Vice Chairman to 7 Tata trusts
TVS Motor Chairman Venu Srinivasan and former Defence Secretary Vijay Singh were on Wednesday appointed Vice Chairmen of seven Tata trusts. Ratan Tata is the chairman of all the Tata trusts while R Venkataramanan is the Managing Trustee. Srinivasan is also on the board of Tata Sons while Singh recently stepped down from the Tata Group holding company's board.
Air France appoints Anne Rigail as its first female CEO
The French unit of Air France-KLM Group on Wednesday named Anne Rigail as its new CEO, making her the first woman to lead the airline. The 49-year-old, who is currently Executive Vice President (Customer) at Air France, will replace acting CEO Benjamin Smith. Her appointment comes as the airline faces trade union unrest and crucial pay negotiations with pilots.
Isha Ambani gets married to Anand Piramal, couple's first photos out
Asia's richest person Mukesh Ambani's 27-year-old daughter Isha Ambani on Wednesday got married to industrialist Ajay Piramal's 33-year-old son Anand Piramal at Ambani's 27-storey residence Antilia in Mumbai. Earlier, a two-day pre-wedding celebration was held in Udaipur, where American singer Beyoncé performed. The couple's wedding costs around ₹720 crore, according to a Bloomberg report.
MNF's Zoramthanga to be sworn-in as Mizoram CM on December 15
Zoramthanga, who was unanimously appointed as the leader of MNF legislature party in Mizoram, will be sworn-in as the Chief Minister on December 15. MNF spokesperson Lena Jongte said the ceremony will take place at the Raj Bhavan in Aizawl. MNF won 26 seats in the 40-member assembly, bringing down Congress to five seats as compared to 34 in 2013.
Trump ex-lawyer gets 3-yr jail, says job was to cover 'dirty deeds'
US President Donald Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen was sentenced to three years in prison on Wednesday for crimes including hush-money payments to two women who alleged affairs with Trump. He was also found guilty of lying to the US Congress. "I felt it was my duty to cover up his dirty deeds," Cohen said.
Roadies creator Raghu Ram ties knot for the 2nd time with Natalie
Television reality show MTV Roadies' 43-year-old creator Raghu Ram on Wednesday got married for the second time with his 29-year-old Italian-Canadian singer girlfriend Natalie Di Luccio in a beach wedding. Earlier, reports suggested that the two would have a Goan wedding. Raghu Ram got married to actress Sugandha Garg in 2006 and the couple announced their separation in 2016.
Sonakshi orders headphones from Amazon, gets iron piece; shares pic
Actress Sonakshi Sinha complained to Amazon India through Twitter after she received a piece of iron instead of Bose headphones she had ordered. "Your (Amazon's) customer service doesn't even want to help, that's what makes it even worse," tweeted Sonakshi. "Anybody want to buy a brand new shiny piece of junk for 18,000 bucks?" she wrote in another tweet.
India's first state cow minister Otaram Dewasi loses in Rajasthan
BJP candidate and India's first state cow minister, Otaram Dewasi, lost his seat in Sirohi to Independent candidate Sanyam Lodha by 10,253 votes in the Rajasthan Assembly elections. The two-time MLA from the same seat was appointed as the minister in 2014, when the then CM Vasundhara Raje had set up a cow welfare department in the state.
Official yells at India hockey players for entering VIP lounge
Indian hockey team players, including captain Manpreet Singh, were yelled at by a top Hockey India official after being seen at VIP lounge of the Kalinga Stadium during Netherlands-Canada World Cup match. As per the rules, players aren't allowed to enter the lounge. The official yelled at them while they were clicking pictures with fans and asked them to leave.
Life ke full mazzey lete raho: Kaif wishes Yuvraj on 37th birthday
Wishing Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on the occasion of his 37th birthday, former cricketer Mohammad Kaif tweeted, "Life ke full mazzey lete raho...Sabke jeevan mein manoranjan failaate raho, Yuhin Yuvi #HappyBirthdayYuvi." Further, Irfan Pathan tweeted, "Ye banda agar so bhi raha hay tab bhi bowlers sukooon se nahi Reh sakte. Janam din ki badhaiya veere."
Dhoni must play domestic cricket for India selection: Amarnath
World Cup-winning former Indian cricketer Mohinder Amarnath has said ex-India captain MS Dhoni and other senior players must play domestic cricket to be eligible for Team India selection. "I think (BCCI) should change their policy altogether. A lot of senior players don't play domestic cricket," he added. Dhoni hasn't played a professional cricket match since November 1.
Kerala engineer finds bug that made 400mn Microsoft emails hackable
A Kerala-based application security engineer named Sahad Nk has won a bug bounty from Microsoft for discovering a bug that left over 400 million Microsoft accounts, including Office 365 and Outlook emails, open to hacking. Sahad reported the bug to Microsoft, which fixed the vulnerability. "The Microsoft Security Response Center mitigated the case in November 2018," a Microsoft spokesperson said.
Rat bites off dead man's nose in govt hospital in Tamil Nadu
In a government-run hospital in Tamil Nadu's Chidambaram, a rat allegedly bit off the nose of a dead body, which was being kept in a damaged freezer at the mortuary. The deceased had committed suicide on Tuesday and was brought to the hospital for post-mortem. "It was a quality issue...we've spoken to the freezer's contractors," hospital's Chief Medical Officer said.
UAE man jokingly calls fiancée 'idiot' on WhatsApp, fined ₹4 lakh
A UAE man was fined ₹4 lakh and sent to jail for 60 days after his fiancée took serious offence when he jokingly called her habla (idiot in Arabic) on messaging app WhatsApp. Following the message, his fiancée filed a court case against him. As per law, sending anything of an offensive nature on social media is considered a cybercrime.
Film body suspends Sajid Khan over sexual harassment charges
The Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) has suspended Sajid Khan for one year after the filmmaker was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women. "Khan was given an opportunity to put forth his defence. He didn't give any explanation...or defence to the allegations," IFTDA President Ashoke Pandit said. Pandit added, Sajid had admitted to being disrespectful towards women.
Sridevi would have been 1st person I'd call to see Zero: SRK
While speaking about late actress Sridevi's cameo in his upcoming film 'Zero', Shah Rukh Khan said she would have been the first person he would call to see the film. "I hope wherever she is, she makes the world happy like she’s done," the actor added. "It’s a privilege to have had her in the film,” Shah Rukh further said.
Friend, colleague, sensation: Big B on Rajinikanth's birthday
Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter to wish Rajinikanth on the occasion of his 68th birthday and wrote, "Happy birthday Rajni...Friend, colleague and a sensation ever!" "A dream co-star and a legend in every right!" wrote Akshay Kumar in a tweet. Wishing Rajinikanth a "healthy year ahead", former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said, "Many many happy returns of the day Thalaiva."
Priya Varrier most searched personality on Google in India
Malayalam actress Priya Varrier has become the most searched personality of the year, Google India announced on Wednesday. The actress became popular after her wink in the Malayalam song 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi' went viral. American singer Nick Jonas was second on the list, while dancer and singer Sapna Choudhary was the third most searched personality on Google in India.nn
Fortunate I've seen both worst and highest of times: Katrina
While speaking about her acting career, Katrina Kaif said, "I feel very fortunate that I've experienced so many beautiful things in all these years." "I've seen...the worst times and the highest of times, I just feel fortunate for everything I've gone through," the actress added. Katrina further said she was happy as long as she was improving on her craft.
My son Aryan wants to be a director, not an actor: SRK
While talking about his children becoming actors, Shah Rukh Khan revealed that his son Aryan doesn't want to become an actor and wants to make films instead. "Neither my son nor my daughter have been groomed to be actors," Shah Rukh further said. He added that his daughter Suhana has an inclination towards acting.
Reveal the caste of other Gods: Akhilesh to CM Yogi
Former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday took a dig at CM Yogi Adityanath, asking him to reveal the caste of other Gods so he could pray to the God belonging to his caste. Yadav's comment came days after CM Yogi said Lord Hanuman belonged to the Dalit caste. He also hailed the Assembly poll results and called them "encouraging".
Congress' win in 3 states will change fate of country: Sidhu
Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday said the Congress' win in the Assembly elections of three states will change the "picture and fate" of the country. The win has opened the doors of prosperity for farmers and employment for youth, Sidhu added. He said the poll results have laid a foundation for change on political front in the country.
Ram temple issue may not benefit BJP in 2019 polls: Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said the Ram temple issue might not benefit the BJP if it is raised ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha elections. His comment came a day after the BJP lost Assembly elections in three states where it was in power. He also said that people do not accept an issue twice.
Indonesian e-commerce giant Tokopedia raises $1.1 bn funding
Indonesia’s largest online marketplace Tokopedia on Wednesday announced it had secured $1.1 billion in a funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund and Alibaba Group. SoftBank Ventures Korea and other existing investors also participated in the deal that reportedly valued Tokopedia at $7 billion. William Tanuwijaya, the 37-year-old son of a factory worker, co-founded Tokopedia in 2009.
Audi appoints Bram Schot as Board of Management Chairman
Audi on Wednesday announced that interim CEO Bram Schot will become Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, which includes Ducati, Lamborghini, Italdesign Giugiaro and the Audi brand, effective January 1, 2019. He will continue to temporarily hold Board of Management responsibility for Sales and Marketing from January 1. Bram Schot had joined the Volkswagen group in 2011.
Tamil Nadu government to rename more than 3000 places
The Tamil Nadu government will soon rename more than 3,000 locations in the state, Minister for Tamil Official Language K Pandiarajan said. A government order regarding the same will be issued soon, he added. He said, after the order, Triplicane will become Thiruvallikeni, Poonamallee will be Poovirundhavalli. Meanwhile, BJP welcomed the decision but called it a late move.
New RBI Guv very sensible, forward-looking: NITI Aayog CEO
NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Wednesday said new RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is a "very sensible and forward-looking officer". Das will add immense value to the central bank as far as its independence and autonomy is concerned, he added. Former member of the 15th Finance Commission, Das was appointed RBI Governor, a day after Urjit Patel quit the post.
UK puts on hold plan to suspend 'golden visas' for the rich
The UK government on Wednesday put on hold its plan to suspend the Tier 1 Investor visas, known as "golden visas", a move aimed to tackle organised crime and money laundering. The Tier 1 Investor visas offer non-European residents over three years' entry in return for an investment of £2 million in the UK.
Meghan Markle presents award to her wedding dress designer
The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle presented an award to the designer of her wedding dress, Clare Waight Keller at the Fashion Awards in London. Keller, who is artistic director for the luxury fashion brand Givenchy, was named 'British Designer of the Year Womenswear' at the event. Markle married Britain's Prince Harry in May, this year.
Woman finds fake news of her looking for Indian husband, posts video
A US-based plus-size fashion blogger Anna O'Brien released a video to tell people that the reports calling her a "Russian millionaire searching for an Indian husband" are fake. Anna, who once briefly worked in India, said she started getting proposals from Indian men interested in marrying her. "It's gross...they just want my money...money that doesn't even exist," she added.
US actor's finger gets stuck in armrest during flight, sues airlines
American actor Stephen Keys, who has appeared in films like 'Soul Plane' and 'Big Time Rush', has filed a lawsuit against two US airlines after his finger got stuck in a first-class seat armrest. He claimed he suffered "severe emotional distress and weeks of pain" due to it. An airline mechanic had to disassemble the armrest to free his finger.
We did some 22 tastings and went to gym: Ranveer on wedding planning
Actor Ranveer Singh, during an appearance on a reality show, talked about planning for his wedding to Deepika Padukone and said, "We did some 22 tastings and kept eating and hitting the gym for the various receptions." Giving Deepika credit, Ranveer added, "My dharampatni (wife), her planning is too detailed." The couple got married last month at Lake Como, Italy.
Pappu has become 'Param Pujya': MNS chief Raj Thackeray
As Congress emerged victorious in Chhattisgarh and the single largest party in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, MNS chief Raj Thackeray said, "Rahul Gandhi was alone in Gujarat, even in Karnataka and now too. Now Pappu has become Param Pujya." Thackeray also took a dig at PM Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah, saying, "They failed in all fronts".
Congress won more number of seats while BJP got more votes in MP
While Congress emerged as the single largest party with 114 seats in the 230-member Madhya Pradesh Assembly, BJP with 109 seats got more number of votes in the state. Congress had 1,55,95,153 (40.9%) votes while BJP got 1,56,42,980 (41%) votes, exceeding Congress' total by 47,827 votes. Moreover, 5,42,295 people voted for None of the Above (NOTA) in the state.
An MNF candidate won seat in Mizoram elections by just 3 votes
Mizo National Front candidate Lalchhandama Ralte won the Tuivawl seat in the Mizoram Assembly elections by a margin of just three votes. Lalchhandama received a total of 5,207 votes, beating Congress' RL Pianmawia, who received 5,204 votes. In the 2013 Assembly elections, Lalchhandama had contested from the Aizawl North-iii constituency and had lost to Congress' Lal Thanzara by 750 votes.
Henry gives 17-yr-old player 'death stare' for not tucking chair in
French football club Monaco's manager Thierry Henry gave 17-year-old defender Benoît Badiashile a 'death stare' after the latter forgot to tuck in his chair after a UEFA Champions League press conference. Badiashile simply got up and walked away, leaving the chair in the path of Henry. Henry then stopped and stared at Badiashile, who came back and arranged the chair.
Why Google search for idiot shows Trump's pics? US Senate to Pichai
A US lawmaker on Tuesday asked Google CEO Sundar Pichai that why do US President Donald Trump's pictures show up on Google search for 'idiot'. Pichai explained, "We take the keyword...match it against web pages and rank them based on over 200 signals like popularity...and how people are using it." "Based on that, we find the search results," Pichai added.
Thieves steal Pomeranian from parked car, leave Superman cap behind
Some unknown miscreants in Delhi stole a Pomeranian breed dog from inside a parked car and left behind a Superman cap on the car's rear seat. The owner of the car said the glass of the front passenger window was shattered, and her pet, along with her purse, was missing. The owner has announced ₹10,000 reward for finding the pet.
China arrests ex-Canadian diplomat after Canada arrests Huawei CFO
Less than two weeks after Canadian authorities arrested Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, China's intelligence agency has detained Michael Kovrig, a former Canadian diplomat. Brussels-based non-profit International Crisis Group, Kovrig's employer, said it has received no information from him since his detention. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau said his government has raised the case with Chinese officials.