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Kumble replaced as coach after Kohli's SMSes to BCCI CEO: Edulji
Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) member Diana Edulji, in an email to CoA chief Vinod Rai, claimed that Anil Kumble was replaced as coach after Virat Kohli's frequent SMSes to BCCI CEO Rahul Johri. She further alleged that the BCCI extended its deadlines so that Ravi Shastri could apply. Kumble was "made to look like a villain", she added.
If Kohli can opt for Shastri, why can't Kaur opt for Powar: Edulji
CoA member Diana Edulji, in an email to CoA chief Vinod Rai, said if Virat Kohli can opt for men's coach, then why can't Harmanpreet Kaur opt for women's coach. This comes after BCCI didn't extend coach Ramesh Powar's contract following the Women's WT20 controversy. T20I captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana had asked BCCI to let Powar continue.
I want to be clear, I do not respect the SEC: Musk after settlement
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who recently settled fraud charges with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in an interview said, "I want to be clear. I do not respect the SEC." The regulator had also demanded board oversight of Musk's social media use but the billionaire said no one has reviewed any of his tweets since the settlement.
Byju's raises $400 mn funding at $4 bn valuation: Report
Edtech startup Byju's has reportedly raised $400 million (over ₹2,890 crore) in funding, which values it at nearly $4 billion, making it India's fourth most valuable startup. The funding was secured from Canada’s CPP Investment Board, Naspers Ventures, General Atlantic and some existing investors. Started in 2008, Byju’s counts Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Sequoia Capital among investors.
4 dead after gunman opens fire inside Brazil cathedral
At least 4 people were killed on Tuesday after a gunman opened fire inside a cathedral in Brazil, fire department officials said. The attacker stormed into the Metropolitan Cathedral in the city of Campinas and began shooting at people as they prayed, according to reports. The gunman later killed himself at the altar.
I'd ask people to check my mail: Singer Ila on being stalked
Singer Ila Arun revealed she was stalked during the early stages of her career, adding that she would ask people to go through all the couriers she received at the time. "All the memories are still fresh...that's the effect of stalking," Ila said. The singer added, it's important for everyone to raise their voice against stalking and "instilling fear".
Fraud-accused Prernaa Arora says Bhagnani threatened her
Producer Prernaa Arora, who was arrested for allegedly cheating producer Vashu Bhagnani of ₹32 crore, has accused Bhagnani of threatening her family to fulfil his demands. "Threats to the family have extended to taking away their place of residence," read a statement released by Arora's team. Bhagnani was further accused of wrongfully maligning Arora and her business associates.
Anushka, Kartik named India's Hottest Vegetarians by PETA
Actors Anushka Sharma and Kartik Aaryan have been named India's Hottest Vegetarians of 2018 by the animal rights organisation PETA. "Their compassion means they're as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside," said Sachin Bangera, PETA India's Associate Director of Celebrity and Public Relations. Rajkummar Rao, Alia Bhatt were named India's Hottest Vegetarians by PETA last year.
Producer pulls out of Go Goa Gone 2 over profit row: Reports
Producer Dinesh Vijan will reportedly pull out of 'Go Goa Gone 2' due to the ongoing dispute between him and the film's directors Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. Vijan of Maddock Films and Nidimoru and DK of D2R Films had allegedly got into a dispute over shared profits for the film 'Stree'. Vijan reportedly owes Raj and DK ₹20 crore.
Star Wars lightsaber taken off auction over authenticity row
A lightsaber, said to have been used by the 'Star Wars' franchise's lead character Luke Skywalker, has been pulled from auction over alleged authenticity issues. The item was described as having been used in the first film of the series and was due to be sold for about $200,000. Fans had questioned whether the lightsaber was a replica or prototype.
India needs Ram rajya, not Ram temple: Raj Thackeray to BJP
Amid the Assembly election results, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray took a dig at BJP and said, "India needs a 'Ram rajya' and not a Ram temple." "The results are a slap on BJP's tyrant governance," he added. The BJP had been calling Rahul Gandhi 'pappu' but the Congress President has now become 'param pujya', Thackeray further said.
First sign of new beginning: Haasan on Assembly results
Hailing the results of the Assembly elections in five states, actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan on Tuesday said that it was the first sign of a new beginning. The election results are the decision of the people, he added. Kamal has founded a political outfit named Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) and plans to fight 2019 elections from Tamil Nadu.
DRS is frustrating and not a perfect system: Aus captain Paine
Australian Test team captain Tim Paine has questioned the DRS, calling it a frustrating and an imperfect system. In Australia's second innings, Aaron Finch was caught off off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's bowling but he didn't use the DRS after consulting partner Marcus Harris. Replays later suggested that the ball had not touched the gloves.
Facebook patents tech to predict users’ future location
Facebook has filed patents with the US Patent and Trademark Office for technology that uses location data to predict where users are going and when they will be offline. This is based on a user’s previously logged location data and location data of other users. It will use the location’s network coverage data to pre-load News Feed for offline users.
Instagram promotes Vishal Shah to Head of Product
Instagram on Monday announced Vishal Shah's promotion to Head of Product, effective immediately. Shah assumed the position previously held by Adam Mosseri, who was appointed as Instagram’s head in October. Shah had joined Instagram in 2015 as the Director of Product Management where he headed consumer, business, and revenue products divisions, including search, explore, Ads, IGTV and shopping.
Court rejects ex-Nissan Chairman's appeal to end detention
A Tokyo court on Tuesday rejected ousted Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn's appeal to end his detention. Ghosn has been held in a Tokyo jail since his arrest on November 19 for allegedly understating his pay for five years. He was re-arrested on fresh allegations of understating his income for three more years, with his detention being extended till December 20.
Mattress startup Wakefit raises ₹65 crore from Sequoia
Bengaluru-based mattress manufacturing startup Wakefit has raised ₹65 crore in its first institutional round from Sequoia Capital at a post-money valuation of ₹210 crore. Following the investment, Sequoia will pick up a 31.9% stake in the startup. Founded by Ankit Garg and Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, Wakefit researches on sleep and spine support to create orthopaedic mattresses and pillows.
Man shot dead after his car collided with a scooter in Delhi
The police on Monday said that a 34-year-old man was allegedly shot dead following a quarrel after his car collided with a scooter in Delhi's Shahdara. The man sustained a bullet injury in his thigh, following which he was rushed to a hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. He died due to excessive bleeding, police said.
Urjit Patel's resignation sends strong message to govt: Ex-RBI Guv
Former RBI Governor D Subbarao said that Urjit Patel's sudden resignation sent a strong message to government that the central bank's autonomy should be respected. The government can convey its views to RBI on any issue but there are limits to how it pursues its position, he added. The current government breaching its "limits" triggered the resignation, he further said.
Ex-SBI chief Bhattacharya appointed SWIFT India Chairperson
SWIFT India, the local unit of SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication), has appointed former SBI chief Arundhati Bhattacharya as its Chairperson. Bhattacharya will succeed MV Nair who retires after about 5 years of heading SWIFT India. SWIFT is a messaging network used by financial institutions to securely transmit information and instructions using a system of codes.
Cognizant to acquire US-based content agency Mustache
IT major Cognizant on Tuesday said it is acquiring Mustache, a privately-held creative content agency based in New York, US. Mustache, which was founded in 2010, specialises in creating branded content for digital, broadcast and social mediums. Its clients include brands such as Google, Grammarly, L'Oréal, Netflix, Brand USA, and Viceland.
SC refuses to recall order dismissing PIL against Jaitley
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to recall its order imposing ₹50,000-fine on a lawyer for filing a PIL against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. The PIL had accused Jaitley of "plundering" the capital reserve of the RBI. "We don't subscribe to such plea and picking on people. You aren't bringing honour to this institution," the court had told the lawyer.
Her holes get better with age: Paper's typo in Julia Roberts' story
American newspaper Post-Journal made a typo in its headline on Hollywood actress Julia Roberts and wrote 'Julia Roberts finds life and her holes get better with age'. It later issued a correction, clarifying it should've been 'roles' instead of 'holes'. "Never dictate the headline over the phone," a Twitter user joked while sharing a picture of the newspaper article.
CWG gold medallist Krishna Poonia wins Sadulpur seat in Rajasthan
Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Congress candidate Krishna Poonia won the Sadulpur constituency seat in Rajasthan Assembly elections. Poonia defeated Manoj Nyangali of Bahujan Samaj Party by a margin of 18,084 votes. She had joined the Congress party in 2013 and had lost the Sadulpur seat in the 2013 Assembly elections.
Don't want to make India 'mukt' of anyone: Rahul Gandhi
Speaking on Congress' lead in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh assembly elections, party President Rahul Gandhi during a press conference said, "Do not want to make India 'mukt' (free) of anyone." "If we don't agree with somebody, we will fight them, not try to obliterate them," he added. Rahul also thanked the workers for the party's performance in the elections.
Keep your feet on the ground: Wright to India after Adelaide win
Following India's 31-run victory over Australia in the first Test, ex-India coach John Wright said that the Indian players should keep their feet on the ground and should not get carried away. "It's a great result for India and the team," he added. India's previous Test victory against Australia at Adelaide had come in 2003, when Wright was the coach.
Abki baar, kho di sarkar: Akhilesh Yadav hits out at BJP
After trends showed Congress leading in three of the five states in Assembly Elections 2018, former Uttar Pradesh CM and current Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav tweeted, "Abki baar, kho di sarkar." Taking a jibe at BJP, he also tweeted, "Jab ek aur ek milkar bante hain gyarah, tab bade-bado ki satta ho jati hai nau do gyarah."
I didn't expect this: Outgoing Mizoram CM submits resignation
Congress leader and outgoing Mizoram CM Lal Thanhawla submitted his resignation before the state Governor Kummanam Rajasekharan after MNF attained majority with 26 seats in the state Assembly elections. "This is very disappointing. I didn't expect this. I think I underestimated the new formation of ZPM," Thanhawla said. Congress won five seats in the 40-member assembly.
Slumped on sofa crying on hearing I had cancer: Ex-world no. 1 Wei
Former world number one men's badminton player Lee Chong Wei has revealed that he slumped on the sofa crying after his wife told him he had nose cancer. "My mum found out and she hugged me and cried too," the three-time Olympic silver medallist added. He further said he was unable to speak after going through intense proton therapy sessions.
Who is Shaktikanta Das, the new Governor of Reserve Bank of India?
Shaktikanta Das, the 61-year-old former Economic Affairs Secretary from 2015 to 2017, has been appointed RBI Governor for three years. His appointment as Revenue Secretary in June 2014 was the first high-level bureaucratic rejig in Finance Ministry under PM Modi-led government. Das delivered many public statements on note ban and was also the 'brain' behind the Goods and Services Tax.
Who are 'The Guardians', TIME magazine's Person of the Year 2018?
TIME magazine has named 'The Guardians', a group of journalists, as its 'Person of the Year 2018'. The group includes Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, marking the first year TIME has chosen a deceased person as 'Person of the Year'. The others are Filipina journalist Maria Ressa, Reuters' jailed journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, and US newspaper Capital Gazette.
RBI not dependent on one person: NITI Aayog VC after Patel's exit
A day after Urjit Patel resigned as RBI Governor, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said, "It's not as if the RBI is dependent on any particular individual." "RBI's institutional capabilities are very strong and they will do whatever is required for the markets and economy," Kumar added. He also said that Patel has done an "amazing work" as Governor.
Countdown of PM Modi government's fall has begun: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that the countdown of PM Narendra Modi-led government's fall has begun. Kejriwal's comment came after the Assembly election results showed the BJP trailing in all the five states. According to latest trends in the counting of votes in Assembly elections of Madhya Pradesh, there's a close contest between the BJP and Congress.
BJP's poll performance predicts its farewell in 2019: NCP
Attributing BJP's performance in the Assembly polls to its "arrogance", the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Tuesday said it hinted "farewell" of the NDA government in 2019 Lok Sabha elections. "It is in face a 5-0 defeat of the BJP," NCP chief spokesperson said. The government's moves like GST and demonetisation had a bearing on the polls outcome, he added.
Aus pacer's wife replies after husband's criticism by ex-pacer
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc's wife Alyssa Healy took a dig at former pacer Mitchell Johnson, who had criticised her husband's performance during the first Test against India. Johnson had been critical of Starc's body language in the Test. Healy, who is the Australian women's cricket team's wicket-keeper, replied to Johnson's tweet with, "@mstarc56 will your preparation be getting grumpy?"
This is the beginning of the end: Mamata Banerjee to BJP
Calling the Assembly elections in the five states a "semi-final match", West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hit out at BJP saying, "This is the beginning of the end." "For 2019 final match, the game is clear...Now we are just waiting for the elections," she said. "BJP's pride and misuse of democratic institutions are reasons behind its defeat," she added.n
Paine the toughest pretty boy I've ever met: Aus coach Langer
After Australia's captain Tim Paine endured a blow on his right index finger on the final day of the first India-Australia Test, coach Justin Langer said, "Painey is the toughest pretty boy I've ever met in my life." "Even if it was snapped in about four places he'd still be right. He's absolutely fine," Langer added about the Aussie captain.
Unadkat has highest base price for an Indian at IPL auction
Jaydev Unadkat, who was sold for ₹11.5 crore to become the costliest Indian player at the 2018 IPL auction, is now the Indian player with the highest base price at the upcoming IPL 2019 auction. Unadkat, whose base price is ₹1.5 crore, will be part of the auction alongside 225 other Indian cricketers.
AMU to have girl's hockey team for the first time since 1920
The Aligarh Muslim University is set to have its own girl's hockey team for the first time since 1920. If the team is ready on time, they could be playing their first game in an inter-school tournament in February next year. Former Indian hockey player Aslam Sher Khan praised the creation of the women's hockey team.
Ex-Uber exec warned staff before self-driving crash: Report
A former Uber manager Robert Miller had reportedly warned Uber’s executives about safety issues before the fatal self-driving car crash in Arizona in March. “The cars are routinely in accidents resulting in damage. This is not how we should be operating,” Miller had said. He added, “Several of the drivers appear to not have been properly vetted or trained.”
YouTube Rewind 2018 2nd most disliked video after Bieber's ‘Baby’
YouTube Rewind 2018 has become the second-most disliked video on the platform with 8.1 million dislikes after Justin Bieber’s ‘Baby’, leading with 9.7 million dislikes. The video was released last week and is the most disliked video of the year. It stars Will Smith and YouTubers like Liza Koshy, Marques Brownlee and Bhuvan Bam and includes K-Pop and Fortnite references.
Skincare startup Plum raises Series A funding from Unilever
Mumbai-based skincare startup Pureplay Skin Sciences (India), the parent company of Plum, has raised an undisclosed amount in Series A funding from Unilever Ventures. “We have had a long-term interest in digital-first beauty brands,” Pawan Chaturvedi, Investment Director - Asia at Unilever Ventures said. Founded in 2013 by IIT Bombay alumnus Shankar Prasad, Plum offers vegan skincare products.
OYO served warning notice by FHRAI over malpractices
OYO on Monday was served a warning notice by the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) over malpractices and exploitation. The letter accuses OYO of illegally endorsing residential apartments, commercial buildings, unlicensed bed and breakfast apartments and chawl rooms as hotels. It adds that OYO revised commission rates and used coercion against protesting hotels.
4 policemen killed in militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir
As many as four policemen were killed after militants opened fire at a guard post in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday. While three of the policemen died on the spot, one of the them succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, as per reports. After the attack, the militants reportedly fled with rifles belonging to the policemen.n
Thailand lifts ban on political campaigning ahead of polls
Thailand's military junta on Tuesday lifted a ban on political campaigning ahead of elections, more than four years after it was introduced following the coup. The elections in Thailand are scheduled to be held on February 24, 2019. The military government allowed political parties to resume organising earlier this year.
164 nations adopt first-ever global migration agreement
As many as 164 countries on Monday adopted the first-ever global migration pact in Morocco. The UN's Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration aims to enhance international cooperation on migration issues. The US, Australia, Austria, Chile, Hungary and Poland are among the nations that have pulled out from the non-binding pact.
5 missing US Marines declared dead after Japan crash
The US military on Tuesday said that the five Marines, who had gone missing since two planes crashed off Japan's coast last week, were dead. The five crew members were on a KC-130 refueling aircraft that collided with an F/A-18 Hornet jet fighter during an air-to-air refueling exercise. The search and rescue operation has been called off.
RBI fines Indian Bank ₹1 crore for cyber security violation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said it imposed a fine of ₹1 crore on state-owned Indian Bank for violating cyber security norms. The bank was penalised for failing to adhere to the guidelines and directions issued by RBI. Indian Bank said the penalty will not have any material impact on it.
Vijay Mallya's extradition will speed up loan recovery: SBI
State Bank of India on Tuesday said the extradition of fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya from UK will speed up the loan recovery process. " [Extradition] is a message that you can't default and run away from the country," SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar said. However, he also said the bank hasn't received any formal offer from Mallya for settlement of loans.
BJP's longest-serving CM, Chhattisgarh's Raman Singh resigns
Bharatiya Janata Party's longest-serving Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh's Raman Singh has submitted his resignation letter to the state's Governor Anandiben Patel. "I take the moral responsibility for the party's defeat. We will play the role of a constructive opposition," Singh, who served as CM for 15 years, said. He added, "We will discuss within the party the reasons for the defeat."
TRS secures majority, set for 2nd straight term in Telangana
Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) on Tuesday won the 119-member Telangana Assembly elections and is set to secure a second straight term in the youngest state of India. TRS has won 60 seats in Telangana so far, while Congress is in second position with 13 seats. TRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao won from his constituency Gajwel by 58,290 votes.
Shaktikanta Das appointed as RBI Governor for three years
Shaktikanta Das, who was Economic Affairs Secretary when demonetisation was announced, has been appointed as the RBI's 25th Governor for a period of three years. He is a 1980 batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre and is currently a member of the Fifteenth Finance Commission. Das also represents India at the G-20 in the role of a sherpa.
Telangana CM has lost just 1 election in his 35-yr political career
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, who won from the Gajwel constituency by over 50,000 votes on Tuesday, has lost just one election is his 35-year-long political career. In 1983, Rao lost to his mentor Madan Mohan from the Congress. The KCR-led Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) has already crossed the halfway mark in the 119-member Assembly, as per trends.
Player went to see T20I with girlfriend, went on to play the match
Luke Pomersbach had gone to watch Australia-New Zealand T20I in Perth on December 11, 2007, with his girlfriend and was parking his car when Australia's team manager called him to play the match. The then 23-year-old was asked to replace Brad Hodge, who injured his back. Interestingly, Pomersbach was banned from his state side at the time over disciplinary issues.
Asked to be introduced to someone 1st time: Vidya on seeing Hillary
Actress Vidya Balan said she asked to be introduced to someone for the first time in her life after seeing former US First lady Hillary Clinton in Udaipur. She also thanked Union Minister Smriti Irani for introducing her to Clinton. "You may find many reasons to dislike her but that's because you are judging her," said Balan.
Ex-Mizoram CM Zoramthanga elected leader of MNF legislature party
Former Mizoram CM Zoramthanga has been unanimously elected leader of MNF legislature party in the state. Zoramthanga has met the state Governor Kummanam Rajasekharan to stake claim for forming the state government, with him as the Chief Ministerial candidate. MNF won the state nelections with 26 seats in the 40-member Assembly, ousting the Congress after 10 years.
I will actively participate in national politics: KCR
Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) President and Telangana caretaker Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) on Tuesday said that he will actively participate in national politics. "I spoke to other political parties, we are going to play a crucial role in national politics," he added. KCR has won from the Gajwel constituency by over 57,000 votes in the Assembly elections.
First they ignore you, then they laugh at you...then you win: Cong
Reacting to the party's lead in three out of five states in Assembly Elections, Congress' Mumbai unit tweeted, "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win," quoting Mahatma Gandhi. It also shared a picture of Congress President Rahul Gandhi bowing to Mahatma Gandhi. Congress is leading in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.
Modi raj ki ulti ginti shuru ho gayi: Kejriwal amid election result
Amid the announcement of Assembly election results, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal took a dig at the Narendra Modi-government and tweeted, "Modi raj ki ulti ginti shuru ho gayi." In the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Congress is ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Meanwhile, in Telangana, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) is leading.
Bharat jeet gaya aur ahankaar haar gaya: Cong amid election results
Amid the announcement of the Assembly election results, the official Twitter handle of Congress tweeted, "Aaj Bharat jeet gaya aur ahankaar haar gaya." "Chhattisgarh ki janta aur Congress ke kaaryakartao ki mehnat ko salaam," the tweet further read. In the state of Chhattisgarh, Congress is leading in 64 seats while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 17 seats.
Liquor ban in Mizoram will be priority: MNF President Zoramthanga
After Mizo National Front (MNF) won majority in Mizoram, its President Zoramthanga said, "My first priorities will be three things, to impose a prohibition on liquor, repair roads and implement Social Economic Development Programme (SEDP) which is our flagship programme." Zoramthanga is said to be the party's CM candidate. Notably, MNF is set to come in power after 10 years.
India expresses 'deep satisfaction' over Mallya's extradition
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday expressed "deep satisfaction" over a UK court's order allowing the extradition of fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya to India. "We will continue to work with the UK Government for expeditious implementation of (the) court order and early extradition of Mallya to India," an official statement by the MEA read.
Rupee falls 111 paise against dollar after Urjit Patel's exit
The Indian rupee fell as much as 111 paise against the US dollar on Tuesday after the abrupt resignation of RBI Governor Urjit Patel on Monday. The rupee touched a low of 72.44 before paring some of its losses to end at 71.87. Patel quit citing "personal reasons" nine months before the end of his three-year term as Governor.
Which RBI Governors have resigned before their term ended?
RBI's 24th Governor Urjit Patel, whose term was to end in September 2019, resigned on Monday. Sir Osborne Smith, the first Governor, resigned in 1937 over differences with the government while Benegal Rama Rau quit in 1957 due to differences with the Finance Minister. KR Puri and RN Malhotra stepped down in 1977 and 1990 respectively after change of governments.
Women already powerful, just don't suppress them: Kangana
While talking about women empowerment, Kangana Ranaut said women don't have to be empowered as they are already powerful. "We just don't need to suppress them, that's all...we need to recognise their subtle, sophisticated and superior strength and respect that," the actress further said. Kangana added that women are the reason "humanity and human race" exist.
Felt fear of being written off: Arshad on return to films
While talking about returning to acting after a four-year break, Arshad Warsi revealed that he felt "a little bit of fear about being written off". "But I thought, 'Big deal, it is not the end of the world'," the actor added. Arshad further said he always "had the belief" and knew he could do it.
Election results have created a stir in BJP: Navjot Sidhu
Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, while reacting to early trends of Assembly election results, on Tuesday said the results have created a stir in the BJP. The power of decision-making in a democracy is in the hands of people and people's voice has triggered panic in the BJP, he added. He said Congress is the party in "ascendency".
Amendments to SC/ST Act hurt upper-caste votes: UP BJP MLA
BJP MLA from Uttar Pradesh Surendra Singh has said that BJP's decision to bring amendments to the SC/ST Act has proved suicidal for the party. "BJP cannot register victory by hurting sentiments of upper castes," Singh added. The Parliament had in August passed the SC/ST Amendment Bill, 2018, ruling out anticipatory bail to those accused of atrocities against the community.n
Losing party always blames EVMs: TRS MP to Congress
Amid Telangana Congress' claims of manipulation of EVMs, TRS MP K Kavitha said, "The losing party always says the EVMs have been tampered with." "Even Chief Election Commissioner in a press meeting said it is not possible to tamper with EVMs," she added. According to trends in counting of votes in Telangana, TRS is ahead with leads in 88 seats.
Not expected such blessing from people: Cong C'garh chief
With the Chhattisgarh Congress leading in 65 seats in the state election results, state party chief Bhupesh Baghel said he wasn't expecting such a "big blessing from the people". With Congress set to end 15 years of BJP rule in Chhattisgarh, Baghel added Congress strengthened under party chief Rahul Gandhi's leadership. We've fought the battle for common man, he added.
Pujara breaks into the top-5 of the Test batsmen rankings
Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara entered the top-5 of the ICC Test batsmen rankings after his performances in the first Test between India and Australia in Adelaide. Pujara, who moved past Joe Root and David Warner, is currently placed at number four. Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin moved one spot to sixth in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers.
Chelsea ban fans over racial abuse of Man City's Sterling
English Premier League side Chelsea have banned four of its supporters from attending matches over an alleged racial abuse of Manchester City's Raheem Sterling. Chelsea have condemned the incident and stated that if the investigation proves any racist behaviour, it will result in severe sanctions and bans. A widely-circulated video showed a few Chelsea fans aggressively shouting at Sterling.
Deepika Kumari gets engaged to fellow archer Atanu Das
Indian archer Deepika Kumari, who won two gold medals at the Commonwealth Games 2010, got engaged to fellow Indian archer Atanu Das. Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda and his wife also attended the event. Das and Deepika, who were part of India's contingent at Rio Olympics, announced, "We have decided to tie the knot around November next year."
UK MP expelled after grabbing mace during Parliament debate
Lloyd Russell-Moyle, an MP from the UK's Labour Party, was expelled from the House of Commons after he picked up the ceremonial mace in protest against the postponement of the vote on Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal. The mace symbolises royal authority and the Parliament cannot meet or pass laws without it.
Singapore charges workers for taking bribes of S$1
Singapore has charged two Chinese migrant workers for taking bribes of S$1 (over ₹52) each, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau said. Both the workers worked as forklift truck operators for a container company. They face a fine of up to S$100,000 or prison for up to five years, or both.
Russia sends nuclear-capable bombers to Venezuela
Russia has sent two Tu-160, strategic bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons, to Venezuela in an apparent show of support to President Nicolás Maduro's regime. nThe bombers' deployment follows Maduro's visit to Russia last week. As per reports, the US previously considered taking military action against Venezuela, accusing Maduro of leading an "authoritarian dictatorship".
Raj CM Vasundhara Raje wins Jhalrapatan seat, defeats ex-BJP leader
Rajasthan CM and BJP candidate Vasundhara Raje has won from Jhalrapatan seat for the fourth time in a row by defeating former BJP and now Congress leader Manvendra Singh. She defeated Singh by a margin of around 40,000 votes. The trends show Congress is ahead with lead in 101 seats, while BJP is leading 71 seats and has secured two.
MNF wins majority in Mizoram, Cong loses last foothold in Northeast
Mizo National Front (MNF) has secured the required majority of 21 seats in the 40-member Mizoram Assembly, thus it is set to come in power after 10 years. With this, Congress has lost its last foothold in the Northeastern states. So far, Congress has secured five seats and BJP has won one seat in the state Assembly.
Isha Ambani, Anand Piramal's wedding to cost $100 million: Report
Asia's richest person Mukesh Ambani's daughter Isha Ambani's wedding to billionaire Ajay Piramal’s son Anand Piramal is reportedly estimated to cost $100 million (over ₹718 crore). Over 100 chartered flights flew guests to and from Udaipur during a two-day pre-wedding celebration, reports added. Notably, Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding in 1981 cost $110 million in today's dollars.
Raj Cong Prez Sachin Pilot, ex-CM Ashok Gehlot win from their seats
Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee President Sachin Pilot has won from Tonk seat and defeated BJP candidate Yoonus Khan. Meanwhile, former CM and Congress candidate Ashok Gehlot won from Sardarpura constituency by defeating BJP candidate Shambhu Singh. Both 41-year-old Pilot and 67-year-old Gehlot are said to be the party's candidates for the Chief Ministerial post.
TRS' Harish Rao wins by 1 lakh votes, becomes youngest 6-time MLA
Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader T Harish Rao on Tuesday won the Siddipet constituency for the sixth straight time. Harish Rao won with a margin of 1,18,699 votes and became India's youngest MLA to be elected six times at the age of 46. He is the nephew of TRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao.
Couldn't enjoy my 7 years at KKR due to price-tag pressure: Gambhir
Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir has said that he couldn't enjoy his time at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) due to price-tag pressure. Gambhir, who was bought by KKR for around ₹11 crore in 2011, added that there was huge pressure on him to justify himself to the owners. Gambhir captained KKR from 2011 to 2017, winning IPL title twice (2012, 2014).
He needs me: Ronaldo dares Messi to leave Spain, play in Italy
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has challenged Lionel Messi to leave Spanish club Barcelona and sign for a club in Italy. "Maybe [Messi] misses me. I've played in England, Spain, Italy and Portugal...while he's always been in Spain...he needs me more," he said on being asked if he misses Messi. "I hope he accepts the challenge like me," Ronaldo said.
Telangana CM KCR's election victory celebrated with 90-kg cake
The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) celebrated its President and Telangana caretaker Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's election victory with a 90-kg cake at their headquarters. The cake features a car, which is the election symbol of TRS. K Chandrashekar Rao won from the Gajwel constituency by over 51,000 votes.
Indian arrested for smuggling foreign nationals into US
Indian national Bhavin Patel has been arrested for allegedly smuggling foreign nationals into the US. Patel allegedly ran an operation that smuggled Indian nationals and others into the US in exchange for money. The 38-year-old has been charged with one count of conspiracy to bring in and harbour aliens and six counts of smuggling foreign nationals for private financial gain.
Bodies of 2 friends who disappeared 30 yrs ago in Himalayas found
The bodies of two mountaineering friends, Kristinn Rúnarsson and Þorsteinn Guðjónsson, who were last seen alive at a height of 21,650 feet in October 1988 in the Himalayas, have been found. Their remains were found at the end of a glacier, which suggests they fell into the crevasse at its base. Their bodies were brought to Kathmandu for cremation.
Deloitte admits it fired 20 senior partners over sexual harassment
David Sproul, the head of a global accountancy firm Deloitte, on Monday admitted that it had fired 20 senior staff over the last four years for bad behaviour including bullying and harassment. He revealed that some executives thought it acceptable to proposition younger colleagues in bars. "We will fire people for any inappropriate behaviour, no one is protected," Sproul added.
Ultimate master of his craft: Big B to Dilip Kumar on b'day
Wishing Dilip Kumar on his 96th birthday on Tuesday, Amitabh Bachchan tweeted, "The ultimate master of his craft...Dilip Kumar - Mohammed Yusuf Khan...turns 96...prayers and duas for his good health and happiness always." "The history of Indian cinema shall always be written as 'before Dilip Kumar and after Dilip Kumar'," Amitabh further wrote. Dilip will be celebrating birthday with family.
I'm unable to take up the FTII chairman post: Gulshan Grover
Gulshan Grover has said that he is unable to take up the post of the chairman of Film and Television Institute of India [FTII], after Anupam Kher's resignation. Gulshan is planning to produce films with his son Sanjay Grover which is the main reason behind him not accepting the post of chairman, suggested reports. Anupam had resigned on October 31.
I always aspired to do something different: Ayushmann
Ayushmann Khurrana has said that he had "tremendous self-belief" and "faith in his sensibilities", adding, "I always aspired to do something different. The cinema I endorse is a cross between critical acclaim and commercial acclaim." He further said, "Nobody tells you that they don't believe in you." Ayushmann will be next seen in 'Dream Girl' which also stars Nushrat Bharucha.
I like watching TV naked, reveals actress Jennifer Aniston
Actress Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she likes watching TV naked. Aniston revealed this while on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', when she was asked, "Besides making love, showering, or swimming, what is something you have enjoyed doing naked?" Seeing DeGeneres surprised by her answer, Aniston added, "I mean at night, you get into bed, and you watch TV!"
I've responsibility towards acting but no pressure: Ranveer
Ranveer Singh, while talking about acting, said that he doesn't get pressurised and sees it as a responsibility towards what he loves doing. "For a film to become a hit or a flop, there are many variables and many factors...I've been fortunate enough to experience both highs and lows...glad that...lows were there because they taught me a lot," added Ranveer.
A web show is no less than a film: Ali Fazal
Actor Ali Fazal has said that a web show is no less than a film, adding, "This is the same phase Hollywood went through five years ago...they offered their audience...great content. That time, cinema faced a challenge." "The youth is smart enough to consume content on their smartphones, smart TV and the demand for content is increasing," added Fazal.
Chhattisgarh people took fight in own hands: State Cong prez
Amid poll trends showing Congress leading in 62 seats in Chhattisgarh, state Congress President Bhupesh Baghel said, "People of Chhattisgarh took the fight in their own hands." He added, "We are grateful to (Congress President) Rahul Gandhi." He further stated that the Congress got more seats than expected, and added, "High command will decide who will be Chief Minister."
Grateful, indebted, humbled: KCR’s son on election results
After Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) party's lead in election results, Telangana caretaker CM K Chandrashekar Rao's son KT Rama Rao on Tuesday thanked the people of the state saying "Grateful, indebted and humbled". "Thanks Telangana for keeping...faith in KCR Garu and giving us another opportunity to serve you," he tweeted. KCR has won from Gajwel constituency by over 57,000 votes.
Poll results indicate people fed up of BJP's jumla: AAP
Taking a jibe at BJP, senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh on Tuesday said, "The results of Assembly polls indicate that people are fed up with jumla (rhetoric)." "2019 will be BJP-mukt Bharat (BJP-free India)," he added. He further said that BJP should seek votes for the work it has done and not in the name of building Ram Temple.
We forgot development, Ram Mandir became our focus: BJP MP
Stating the poll trends in Madhya Pradesh have come as a "surprise", BJP MP Sanjay Kakade said, "We forgot the issue of development (PM Narendra) Modi took up in 2014. Ram Mandir, statues and name changing became the focus." He added, "I knew we would lose in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh." BJP and Congress are in a close contest in MP.
President Kovind accepts Upendra Kushwaha's resignation
President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) chief Upendra Kushwaha from the Union Council of Ministers. Kushwaha said that the Union Cabinet "has been reduced to a mere rubber stamp" and charged Prime Minister Narendra Modi for betraying Bihar. He also said that PM has been pursuing an "opaque style of functioning".
Former Kerala Minister CN Balakrishnan passes away
Former Kerala Minister and senior Congress leader CN Balakrishnan passed away on Monday after his health deteriorated due to pneumonia. Balakrishnan served as the Cooperation and Khadi Minister in the Oommen Chandy government. He was also the Thrissur District Congress Committee president for 17 years and a long-standing aide of former Kerala CM K Karunakaran.
Maharashtra ATS arrests suspected Khalistan terrorist
The Pune unit of Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a suspected Khalistan terrorist, ATS said on Monday. Based on the interrogation with the accused, another associate was also arrested in Punjab. The ATS further said that the accused was very active on social media and used the platform to procure weapons and radicalise youths.