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Children take control of $6 bn fortune in 3 days of father's death
The nearly $6 billion estate of Belgium's richest man Albert Frere, who passed away on Monday aged 92, has been transferred to his two children within 3 days of his death. Frere's 41-year-old daughter Segolene Gallienne and 67-year-old son Gerald Frere now control the family's Groupe Frere-Bourgeois. Both of them are already involved in the family businesses.
It was a joke, I wasn't in relationship with Anup Jalota: Jasleen
On her eviction from Bigg Boss 12 on Saturday, 28-year-old singer Jasleen Matharu revealed she never dated 65-year-old singer Anup Jalota and their romantic relationship was "just a joke". "Anup ji told Salman we were entering as guru-shishya....I thought of playing...a prank with Salman," said Jasleen. "I thought Anup ji will clear it out...but unexpectedly he kept quiet," she added.
Ready to give you guns, gunmen, money: H'yana BJP leader to voters
Addressing people ahead of local elections in Haryana, BJP candidate Manish Grover said, "I'm ready to provide you guns, gunmen, money, or anything you want." "I'll make sure you people don't fall short of anything till December 16 (polling date)," Grover added. He later clarified that he didn't mean to supply illegal weapons to people but assure them police security.
23-year-old tries to settle fight, gets killed by five men in Pune
A 23-year-old man in Pune was allegedly killed by five members of a rival group after he tried to resolve a fight between them and his friend on Thursday. The victim had called them for a meeting, but they arrived with weapons like knives, boulder and sickles and attacked him. One of the five accused was detained by the police.
BJP leaders sought UP policeman's transfer 2 days before his death
Two days before Inspector Subodh Singh was killed in Bulandshahr violence, local BJP leaders had demanded his transfer after accusing him of creating obstacles for religious functions. The letter demanding his transfer was sent to Bulandshahr MP Bhola Singh, who forwarded it to SSP KB Singh, PTI reported. Earlier, Uttar Pradesh DGP OP Singh called the incident a "big conspiracy".
Starved dog which ate its own foot rescued from US home
An animal shelter in US' South Carolina has rescued a starved dog which ate one of its own feet to survive. The six-year-old Great Dane was rescued from a home following a complaint from a neighbour. The animal shelter described the rescue as "one of the saddest cases we have had in a long time".
What was the answer that won Vanessa Ponce the Miss World title?
In Miss World 2018's final round, Mexico's Vanessa Ponce was asked how she would use her influence as Miss World to help others. Vanessa's winning answer was, "I'd use my position...by being an example. We all have to be kind...it doesn't cost a thing...There's always someone who will need what you have to offer. Help anyone you can, guys."
Why was Huawei CFO arrested in Canada at US request?
The case against Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, arrested in Canada at the US' request, is for fraud in deceiving banks on the relationship between Huawei and its "unofficial subsidiary" Skycom. Huawei allegedly used Skycom to do business in Iran, breaching US sanctions. Meng allegedly told banks they were separate companies so banks didn't know they were clearing transactions involving Iran.
People said get rid of turban or don't become actor: Diljit
'Udta Punjab' star Diljit Dosanjh has revealed that people told him to get rid of his turban or "not become an actor". "Back then, I knew that I would be okay to give up films, but not my turban," the actor added. "An actor is more than his ethnicity and his religion," Diljit further said.
Great to have my films loved by Chinese audience: Akshay
Akshay Kumar, whose film '2.0' is set to release in China next May, said, "It feels great to have my films being loved by the Chinese audience". "They have been rather appreciative of the Indian films of late," the actor further said. Akshay's film 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' released in China in June, this year.
Producer Prernaa Arora arrested for fraud of ₹16 cr: Reports
Producer Prernaa Arora has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a fraud of ₹16 crore, as per reports. This comes after film distributor Vashu Bhagnani reportedly filed a complaint against Arora's production house for failing to credit him as distributor for the film 'Fanney Khan'. Prernaa was arrested by Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai Police, reports added.
Janhvi to get Rising Talent award from Norwegian consulate
Actress Janhvi Kapoor will be honoured with the 'Arets Stjerneskudd' Rising Talent of the Year award by the Norwegian Consulate General. "This recognition is a pleasant surprise. I am happy to receive this honour and humbled that they chose me for this honour," the actress said. Janhvi made her Bollywood debut with 'Dhadak', this year.
Australia coach 'wary' of Sachin Tendulkar's criticism
Australian cricket team coach Justin Langer said that he needed to be "wary" of criticism from Sachin Tendulkar and that it "could really hurt us" if the players let it get under their skin. "The defensive mindset by the Australian batsmen at home is something I've not seen before in my experience," Sachin had tweeted about the Australian team.
Australia thrash China 11-0 to reach last-8 of Hockey WC
Australia thrashed China 11-0 to reach the last-8 stage of the Hockey World Cup 2018 in Odisha. With the win, Australia gained a direct entry into the quarter-finals as Pool B winners. Blake Govers scored a hat-trick, which was only the second hat-trick of the tournament. England knocked Ireland out of the tournament after registering a 4-2 win.
Pujara has started to play with a lot of maturity: Bumrah
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah praised teammate Cheteshwar Pujara, saying, "[He] has started to play with a lot of maturity. That's his strength." "He's (Pujara) shown a lot of patience, that is the key element in Test cricket. He knows his game in and out, he knows his strengths," Bumrah added about Pujara, who is currently playing unbeaten on 40.
India beat Canada 5-1 to reach Hockey World Cup quarters
The Indian hockey team thrashed Canada 5-1 to gain a direct entry into the quarter-finals of the Hockey World Cup 2018 in Odisha on Saturday. India have gained a direct entry as they are the Pool C toppers. Both India and Belgium finish the group stage with seven points, but India are the pool leaders due to the goal difference.
Liverpool win as Salah scores hat-trick, Man Utd beat Fulham
Liverpool registered a 4-0 win over Bournemouth after Mohamed Salah hit a hat-trick on Saturday. With the win, Liverpool have reached the top spot of the English Premier League points table. Manchester United registered a 4-1 win over Fulham, who were reduced to ten men in the 68th minute. Arsenal scored in the 83rd minute to beat Huddersfield 1-0.
India in driver’s seat, all set to win series-opener: Sachin
Reacting to India's position in the ongoing first India-Australia Test, Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, "As of now, India is in the driver's seat and all set to take the game away." "Australia need to bowl well in the first session tomorrow to stay in the game, otherwise they go to the next Test down 1-0," read the rest of Sachin's tweet.
India's first underwater museum to open off Puducherry coast
INS Cuddalore, a Pondicherry-class vessel that was decommissioned in March, will be turned into India's first underwater museum off the Puducherry coast, as per reports. The vessel will be deployed on the seabed at a depth of 26 metres, seven kilometres off the coast. The 60-metre-long vessel will be a destination for scuba diving and snorkelling, reports said.
NCP criticises Maha govt over ₹500-cr loan from temple trust
Nationalist Congress Party has slammed Maharashtra government for taking ₹500-crore interest-free loan from Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (SSST) to build a canal network for Nilwande dam. NCP leader Dhananjay Munde said seeking loan from temples "shows fiscal bankruptcy" of the government. Funds for irrigation worth ₹28,000 crore are currently lying idle with the state government, Munde claimed.
30 kids hospitalised after receiving vaccine at UP school
As many as 30 children fell ill and were hospitalised after they were administered with rubella vaccine at a school in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur on Thursday. The children, aged below 12, reportedly complained of acute headache and giddiness immediately after receiving the vaccine. Some of the children were discharged after being provided first aid, an official said.
Maharashtra man kills son-in-law for beating his daughter
A man tied up and beat his son-in-law Dnyaneshwar Bamne to death at a village in Maharashtra on Saturday. The incident happened after Bamne got into a quarrel and assaulted his wife Geetanjali, following which the man kicked and beat up Bamne with a stick. "Unable to defend himself, Bamne collapsed and died on the spot," the police said.
Road accidents biggest killer of young people worldwide: WHO
Road accidents are the leading global cause of deaths for young people aged 5-29 years, according to the World Health Organisation. The 'Global Status Report on Road Safety 2018' revealed that the number of traffic-related deaths reached 13.5 lakh in 2016. At 26.6 deaths per 1 lakh people, Africa's road fatality rate is the worst in the world.
Japan to accept more foreign workers amid labour shortage
Japan's Parliament has enacted a law expanding the number of foreign workers who can live and work in the country to ease the shortage of labour. The new law allows up to 3.45 lakh foreign blue-collar workers in 14 sectors. The number of foreign workers in Japan hit a record high of 12.8 lakh as of October last year.
Couple poses nude atop Great Pyramid of Giza, sparks row
Egypt has launched an investigation after a video showing a Danish couple posing nude atop the Great Khufu Pyramid of Giza sparked a row on social media. Egypt's Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anani said that the act was a violation of "public morality". Scaling the pyramids is illegal in Egypt.
40,000-tonne ship rescues sailor stranded in ocean for 2 days
England's 29-year-old yachtswoman Susie Goodall has been rescued by a 40,000-tonne cargo ship, around 50 hours after her boat was destroyed in a storm in Southern Ocean. Goodall was injured when her yacht flipped over and dismasted 2,000 miles from Cape Horn while she was participating in a round-the-world race. The 119-metre ship used its crane to lift Goodall onboard.
21-yr-old MP opener slams 267* on debut, breaks 24-year-old record
Madhya Pradesh's 21-year-old opener Ajay Rohera has set the world record for the highest score on debut in first-class cricket, achieving the feat against Hyderabad in Ranji Trophy. Rohera scored an unbeaten 267 off 345 balls, including 21 fours and five sixes. The previous record was set by Amol Muzumdar, who scored 260 for Bombay in February 1994.
Bowler concedes 14 runs off '0 ball' to hand opponents a win
Playing in Mzansi Super League, Durban Heat's Marchant de Lange conceded 14 runs off 'zero ball' to hand a win to opponents Jozi Stars, who needed 12 runs to win off last two balls. Chasing a 129-run target, Stars had registered 117/9 in 19.4 overs. De Lange conceded back-to-back sixes off back-to-back no-balls as Stars reached 131/9 in 19.4 overs.
Huawei CFO was held while changing planes during HK to Mexico trip
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei's CFO Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada's Vancouver on December 1 while changing planes during a trip from Hong Kong to Mexico. A US court issued an arrest warrant for Meng on August 22. The daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, Meng spends two weeks a year in Vancouver, where her family owns two homes.
More than half the world will be online by year end: UN
The UN agency for information and communication technologies, ITU, has said that 51.2% of the world's population or 3.9 billion people will be using the Internet by the end of 2018. Developing nations went from 7.7% Internet use in 2005 to 45.3% in 2018. ITU added that 96% of the world's population is within the reach of a cellular network.
Air France thanks Mysuru doctor who saved passenger's life on plane
A 69-year-old doctor from Mysuru, Prabhulingaswamy Sanganalmath, has received a special thanks and a gift voucher of €100 (₹8,000) from Air France for saving an elderly man's life on a flight from Paris to Bengaluru last month. Sanganalmath said, "Initially, no one came forward. So I decided to help and I was assisted by a nurse on the flight."
Transgenders rescue 15-year-old girl sold by parents in Bihar
A group of transgenders in Uttar Pradesh rescued a 15-year-old girl from a train, in which she was travelling with a 50-year-old man from Jharkhand. The girl was allegedly sold by her parents in Bihar to the man for marriage against payment of ₹1.5 lakh. She was sent to her cousin's house in Kaimur, where she filed a police complaint.n
It's not real: Emirates on 'diamond-studded' plane in viral photo
Dubai-based airline Emirates has clarified that an aeroplane which appears to look 'diamond-studded' in a picture shared by the airline earlier this week, is "not real". "Presenting the Emirates 'Bling' 777. Image created by Sara Shakeel," the airline had captioned the image, which later went viral. Many people considered the aeroplane's image made by artist Sara Shakeel to be real.
Unaware of any plans by Berkshire to buy a stake: Kotak Bank
Private lender Kotak Mahindra Bank has said it was unaware of any plans by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway to buy a stake in the bank. The clarification came after a media report claimed Berkshire was looking to pick up a 10% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank. The deal may be valued between $4 billion and $6 billion, the report said.
Big B donates ₹50 lakh to charity for senior citizen welfare
Amitabh Bachchan donated ₹50 lakh to The Earth Saviours Foundation, an NGO that works towards the welfare of senior citizens. NGO Founder Ravi Kalra, who participated in a recent episode of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', revealed that Bachchan was moved by the NGO's efforts towards taking care of the elderly. The money will be spent on food and medicines, Kalra added.
Mika is being framed: Spokesperson on sexual harassment row
Addressing Mika Singh's recent arrest in Dubai, the singer's spokesperson said, "Mika is being framed." Singh was detained on Thursday after a 17-year-old Brazilian girl filed a complaint alleging that the singer had sent her inappropriate pictures. "The investigation is on and he is cooperating with the authorities. Soon the truth will be out," Mika's spokesperson added.
Would've done Kedarnath even if mom didn't like script: Sara
Sara Ali Khan, who recently made her Bollywood debut with Sushant Singh Rajput's 'Kedarnath', said, "Had my mom not liked the narration of 'Kedarnath', I would've done it anyway." "I value my mother's opinion a lot, but this is your job. You don't want to be blaming anyone. If anything, I'm going to cultivate my own intuition further," added Sara.
Ashwin has learned a thing or two from Nathan Lyon: Gavaskar
Speaking about Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's performance in the first Test against Australia so far, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said, "He certainly has picked up a thing or two from Nathan Lyon." "[T]here is nothing wrong from learning from the opposition if it's going to help your own game," Gavaskar added about Ashwin.
Rishabh Pant holds onto 6th catch to level MS Dhoni's record
On the third day of the first Test at Adelaide Oval, Rishabh Pant completed six catches in Australia's first innings to equal MS Dhoni's record for most catches taken in an innings. Dhoni, who announced his retirement from Test cricket in 2014, held six catches during New Zealand's first innings at Wellington in 2009.
Italy regulator fines Facebook $11 mn for selling user data
Italian Competition Authority has imposed two fines of total €10 million (around $11.3 million) on social media platform Facebook for misleading users and selling their data without consent. Facebook also discouraged users from trying to limit how the company shares their data, it added. The regulator also directed Facebook to publish an apology to users on its website and app.
India plans to form global drone alliance: Aviation Ministry
Civil Aviation Ministry Joint Secretary Shefali Juneja has said, “We are looking to form a drone alliance on the lines of Solar Alliance wherein other countries will accept regulations made collectively.” The Ministry plans to brainstorm further on the body during the Global Aviation Summit in January. This comes after India's first-ever drone policy came into effect on December 1.
World's smallest wearable, battery-free device made
Northwestern University researchers have developed the world's smallest wearable, battery-free device that measures exposure to light, including UV radiations. The solar-powered waterproof device interacts wirelessly with a user's phone, scientists said. It enables precision phototherapy for certain health conditions and can help track exposure for people with high risk of skin cancer, they added.
Revealing Goa CM's health status against right to privacy: Govt
Citing breach of Right to Privacy, Goa government opposed a plea submitted in Bombay High Court at Goa seeking disclosure of CM Manohar Parrikar's health status. Goa Chief Secretary Dharmendra Sharma in an affidavit said accepting petitioner's demand will allow anyone to access medical records of people holding high offices. The plea had claimed "administrative collapse" due to Parrikar's absence.
PM Modi used our military as a personal asset: Rahul Gandhi
In an apparent reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Rahul Gandhi today tweeted, "Mr 36 has absolutely no shame in using our military as a personal asset. He used the surgical strikes for political capital". His tweet came after Lieutenant General (retired) DS Hooda called the hype around the 2016 surgical strikes "unwarranted".
Tesla could buy idle General Motors plants: CEO Elon Musk
Tesla Co-founder and CEO Elon Musk in an interview said that he may buy General Motors plants in North America if they're "going to sell a plant or not use it". This comes after General Motors in November announced it may shut down seven plants worldwide. Tesla had previously bought its California plant for $42 million in 2010.
Haryana teacher tapes mouths of two LKG students, suspended
A female teacher of a private school in Haryana's Gurugram was suspended for allegedly putting tape on the mouths of two four-year-old LKG children. A video of the incident, which happened in October, has also surfaced online. The teacher reportedly said that she had done so as the students were disturbing the entire class and sometimes used inappropriate language.n
Over 230 militants killed in J&K in 2018: Officials
Over 230 militants have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir by security forces in 2018 so far, officials said on Saturday. There has also been a dip in the number of injuries caused due to stone pelting, an official added. As many as 240 militants, including foreigners, are still active in the Kashmir valley, the official further said.
14 killed in shootout during attempted bank robbery in Brazil
At least 14 people were killed on Friday when a shootout broke out between the police and bank robbers in Milagres in the Brazilian state of Ceará. Lielson Macedo Landim, the Mayor of Milagres said that six people taken hostage during the robbery were killed by their captors. The authorities have reportedly arrested two suspected robbers.
Trump calls former US State Secretary 'dumb as a rock'
US President Donald Trump on Saturday called former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson "dumb as a rock" after the former diplomat claimed Trump asked him to do things that were illegal. "Rex Tillerson didn't have the mental capacity needed...I couldn't get rid of him fast enough. He was lazy as hell," Trump tweeted. Trump had fired Tillerson in March.
Chinese group buys Serena Williams' racket-maker for $5.2 billion
A Chinese consortium led by Anta Sports has reached a $5.2-billion deal to acquire Finland's Amer Sports. Amer makes the Wilson tennis rackets used by Serena Williams as well as Atomic and Salomon ski equipment. Others in the consortium include Chip Wilson, the billionaire founder of yoga-apparel retailer Lululemon Athletica, and Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings.n
Virender Sehwag's 219 is the highest score by a captain in ODIs
Virender Sehwag was captaining India when he hit 219 runs against Windies on December 8, 2011, becoming the second cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar to score a double hundred in ODIs. Sehwag's 219(149) is the highest individual score by a captain in ODI cricket history. Sehwag's knock helped India pile up their highest ODI total of 418/5.
Writer of article calling Priyanka 'global scam artist' apologises
The writer of the article by US magazine 'The Cut' which called Priyanka Chopra a "global scam artist" for marrying Nick Jonas has apologised to the couple. "I take full responsibility for what I wrote...I was wrong. I am truly sorry," Mariah Smith wrote. Priyanka had said she won't react or comment on the article, which has been taken down.
All India Radio official demoted after 9 sexual harassment charges
An All India Radio (AIR) official accused of sexual harassment by nine women employees has been demoted from his position as he was found guilty, National Commission for Women said on Friday. "The authority imposed a major penalty of reduction to a lower pay scale by two stages for one year and no increment during the reduction period," NCW added.
Rahul, Pujara give India 166-run lead over Australia on Day 3
Cheteshwar Pujara's 40*(127) and Lokesh Rahul's 44(67) helped India end the third day of the Adelaide Test at 151/3 in the second innings, leading Australia by 166 runs. Earlier in the day, Mohammad Shami took two wickets in two balls as Australia were dismissed for 235. Virat Kohli became the fifth Indian batsman to reach 1,000 Test runs in Australia.
My $100,000 investment in Uber saved our family: Lance Armstrong
Tainted cyclist Lance Armstrong has revealed that an early investment of $100,000 he made in ride-hailing app Uber in 2009 "saved his family" and the return he received is "too good to be true". Armstrong's investment gave him about $20 million in return, according to Bloomberg. In 2013, Armstrong admitted that he cheated to win Tour de France titles.
Army soldier suspected of killing Bulandshahr cop detained in J&K
An Army soldier suspected of killing a policeman during the mob violence over alleged cow slaughter in UP's Bulandshahr has been detained from 22 Rashtriya Rifles Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore. Jitendra Malik will be handed over to UP Police on Saturday. Meanwhile, Malik's mother said she would kill him herself if he is found guilty.
Doctor treats gays with electric shocks, calls it 'mental disorder'
A Delhi court has summoned Dr PK Gupta for allegedly calling homosexuality a 'genetic mental disorder' and using hormonal and shock therapy to "treat" homosexuals. The Delhi Medical Council complained that though Gupta was debarred by the council in 2016, he was still practising in the National Capital. The court said Gupta was charging ₹4,500 for 15 minutes of counselling.
Hillary Clinton arrives for Isha Ambani's pre-wedding celebrations
Former US First Lady Hillary Clinton arrived in Rajasthan's Udaipur on Saturday to attend Mukesh Ambani's daughter Isha Ambani's pre-wedding celebrations. Isha Ambani and her fiancé Anand Piramal's families have kickstarted the couple's two-day-long pre-wedding celebrations at The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur. The couple will get married at Ambani's Mumbai residence Antilia on December 12.
Malvinder pinned me to the wall choking me, Shivinder responds
After Malvinder Singh alleged he was physically assaulted by younger brother Shivinder Singh, Shivinder said, "Malvinder attempted to forcibly restrain me and pinned me to the wall choking me." "I tried to push him away in self-defence," he added. The incident between the erstwhile promoters of Fortis and Ranbaxy happened at a board meeting of group company Prius Real Estate.
Was one of the last people to leave Deepika's reception: Katrina
Katrina Kaif, who attended Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's wedding reception in Mumbai on December 1, has revealed that she was one of the last people to leave the party. "I did dance the night away...I think I also ate at least half of their chocolate fountain...It was a lovely reception, and everyone had a really nice time," she added.
Rana, Prabhas to appear on 'Koffee with Karan 6': Reports
Baahubali's Rana Daggubati, Prabhas and director SS Rajamouli will appear together on the sixth season of talk show 'Koffee With Karan', as per reports. "They will trace the journey of 'Baahubali' while revealing several interesting nuggets that the audience may not be aware of," stated reports. Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor Khan will also reportedly appear together on the show.
Happy b'day to my everlasting love Dharmendra: Hema Malini
Wishing her husband Dharmendra Deol on his 83rd birthday on Saturday, Hema Malini tweeted, "Happy birthday to my everlasting love, the dearest father to my darling girls and proud grandfather to Darien and Radhya." "I thank all the numerous fans who are sending their greetings to me on nDharamji's birthday...will definitely convey their wishes to him," she further wrote. n
Pak PM Imran praises Yasir on becoming fastest to 200 Test wkts
Pakistan's Prime Minister and former World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan took to Twitter to congratulate spinner Yasir Shah on becoming the fastest cricketer to reach 200 Test wickets. Part of Imran's tweet read, "Congratulations to Yasir Shah who broke an 82-year-old record held by an Australian...Last week he had equalled my record of 14 wickets in a test match."
Kohli joins Sachin, Dravid, VVS in scoring 1,000+ Test runs in Aus
Indian captain Virat Kohli became the fifth Indian after Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, and VVS Laxman to go past 1,000 Test runs in Australia. Kohli went past the mark in his 34-run innings in the first Test against Australia in Adelaide on Saturday. Notably, Nathan Lyon dismissed Kohli for the sixth time, the most for any Test bowler.
Stokes, Hales fined over pub brawl but free to play for Eng
England cricketers Ben Stokes and Alex Hales were fined for their involvement in a nightclub altercation that took place in Bristol last year, while their subsequent bans were adjudged to be either suspended or already served. "Although the disciplinary process is now over, I have learned lessons that will stay with me for much longer," Stokes said about the incident.
Google removes 22 apps from Play Store linked with ad-fraud
Google has removed 22 apps from its Play Store after an investigation by cybersecurity firm Sophos claimed that the apps were malicious and had a backdoor to help them commit ad-fraud. "These apps drain (users') phone’s battery and may cause data overages...and can potentially install any malicious modules," Sophos said. These apps were reportedly downloaded over two million times collectively.
Google rolls out gender-specific translation to reduce bias
Technology major Google has started rolling out a feature which provides both feminine and masculine translations for some gender-neutral terms on Google Translate website in a bid to reduce gender bias. The feature is currently available only for a few languages, with plans of expansion. "And we're already thinking about how to address non-binary gender in translations," the company added.
Facebook to buy back additional $9 billion of its own shares
Social media giant Facebook's Board approved a buyback of an additional $9 billion worth of its shares on Thursday, a regulatory filing showed. "Board had previously authorised repurchases of up to $15 billion...under the program since it commenced in 2017," the filing said. "This increase is incremental to the prior authorisations... repurchase program doesn't have an expiration date," it added.
Bring JNU campus under AFSPA: BJP MP Subramanian Swamy
Claiming JNU initially didn't allow his personal security guards inside its premises, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy tweeted the campus "will have to be first brought under AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Powers Act)." Swamy claimed JNU didn't want many students to attend his gathering as it didn't want to overshadow CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat's lecture. However, Swamy later addressed the gathering.
TDP to contest Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Odisha
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will contest Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha next year, TDP State unit in-charge Rajesh Putra said. Putra reportedly said that TDP will field its candidates in 52 Assembly constituencies and five Lok Sabha seats in Odisha. TDP will focus on the Southern region of Odisha where Telugu is spoken by people, he added.
Yogi's conduct unbecoming of both saint & politician: Kharge
After UP CM Yogi Adityanath claimed Lord Hanuman was a Dalit, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused Yogi of making "inflammatory" remarks and said his conduct is unbecoming of both a saint and a politician. Kharge added, "Being a sadhu and a CM he should set an example in society...instead he calls God Dalit, indulges in politics of Ali and Bajrangbali."
What media portrays isn't always true: LS Speaker on women safety
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Friday said that the media portrays a gloomy image of women's safety in India which is not always true. "People say women are not safe in India...I tell them that for the last 75 years I am in India, nothing has happened to me, my daughter or daughter-in-law," she added.
Over 1,400 VVPATs replaced during Telangana polls
Telangana Chief Electoral Officer Rajat Kumar has said that 1,444 Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) and 754 ballot units were replaced during the state Assembly polls held on Friday. He added, "We received complaints about EVMs, which occurred mainly because of human interference." Meanwhile, 67% voter turnout was recorded till 5 pm.
I express regret if Vasundhara was hurt: Yadav on 'fat' jibe
After Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje claimed she felt insulted on being called "fat" by Loktantrik Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav, he said, "I saw her statement...If my words hurt her, I express my regret." He added, "I have very old family relations with her." Raje had earlier asked Election Commission to take cognisance of the kind of language he used.
Former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt's bail plea rejected
A Gujarat court on Friday rejected a bail application filed by former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, who has been behind bars since September in connection with a 22-year-old drug seizure case. Led by Bhatt, Gujarat's Banaskantha Police had arrested a man on charges of possessing drugs, although an investigation by Rajasthan Police revealed he was allegedly falsely implicated by them.
Surrendered militant among 3 held with heroin worth ₹4 cr
Three suspected drug smugglers, including a surrendered militant, have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir with 1 kg of heroin worth at least ₹4 crore in their possession. The surrendered militant, Ali Mohmmad, was a trained terrorist who later turned to drug smuggling. The drugs were smuggled into India from the India-Pakistan border and were being taken to Rajasthan.
US sanctions may lead to 'deluge' of drugs, refugees on West: Iran
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned that there could be a "deluge" of drugs, refugees and attacks on the West if US sanctions weaken Iran's ability to deal with them. Rouhani further called US sanctions "economic terrorism". The US reimposed all sanctions against Iran last month following its withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal in May.
UpGrad awards ₹5 cr scholarship for PG program in Data Science
UpGrad and IIIT Bangalore's PG program in Data Science has been ranked among top 5 in India by AIM. UpGrad is awarding scholarships worth ₹5 crore to top 200 meritorious candidates who get shortlisted, to help them make a career transition. Learners have transitioned into companies like Uber, Big Basket and KPMG with an average 47% salary hike.
Gautam Gambhir smashes hundred in his last cricket match
Gautam Gambhir on Saturday smashed a hundred in the first innings of his last professional cricket match, achieving the feat against Andhra in a Ranji Trophy match at his home ground Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi. The 37-year-old Delhi batsman, who had announced his retirement earlier this week, has smashed 43 hundreds in first-class cricket and 64 across formats.
We'd be worst blokes if we celebrate like Kohli: Aus coach Langer
Australia head coach Justin Langer has said if Australian cricketers celebrate wickets like Virat Kohli, they would be considered "the worst blokes in the world". Langer added he "loved seeing Kohli's passion" but felt Australia players would be judged differently if they did the same. Langer further suggested there was a "fine line" between going over the top and celebrating.
EVM machine found lying on road in Rajasthan, 2 suspended
An EVM machine was found lying unattended on the national highway in Shahabad area of Kishanganj constituency in Rajasthan. Police were informed about the EVM after it was spotted by the locals of the area. Two officials have been suspended in connection with the incident and the machine has been kept in an EVM storage room.
Bulandshahr SSP transferred 5 days after cop killed in mob violence
Five days after a police officer and a civilian were killed in mob violence over alleged cow slaughter in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, the district's Senior Superintendent of Police Krishna Bahadur Singh has been transferred. Singh has been moved to Lucknow and he has been replaced by Sitapur SP Prabhakar Chaudhary. Two other police officers have also been transferred.
Hype around surgical strikes unwarranted: Ex-Army Commander
Talking about the 2016 surgical strikes, Lieutenant General (retired) DS Hooda on Friday said that "the constant maintenance of hype around the military operations was unwarranted." "We can't take military action to suit someone politically," he further added. Hooda was the Northern Army commander when the surgical strikes were carried out in 2016.
11 killed as bus skids off road, falls into gorge in J&K's Poonch
At least 11 people have been killed and several others have been injured after a bus skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, reports said. Police officials said the driver appeared to have lost control of the bus, which was on its way to Loran. The injured have nbeen shifted to a hospital.
Chinese builder paints floor plans on backs of topless women
A Chinese property developer painted floor plans on the backs of topless women during a promotional event for a new apartment complex in Nanning. A video showed the women wearing skirts and paint covering their breasts in the shape of butterflies or flowers. The event was criticised as "vulgar and shameful", and the real estate centre has been shut.
6 killed, 35 injured in stampede at Italian nightclub
At least 6 people were killed and around 35 people were injured in a stampede at an Italian nightclub on Saturday. The people at the nightclub, where a popular Italian rapper was performing, ran for the exits after someone sprayed a substance similar to pepper spray. Paramedics were seen treating those injured on the street following the incident.
Trump 'undisciplined', acts on his instincts: Former US State Secy
Former US State Secretary Rex Tillerson has called Donald Trump "undisciplined", adding he feels the US President acted on his instincts. Tillerson, who was sacked from the post in March, further said, "Trump doesn't read briefing reports, doesn't like to get into the details of a lot of things, but rather just kind of says, 'This is what I believe'."
Lots of surprises in final season of GoT: 'Night King' actor
Vladimir Furdik, known for portraying 'Night King' in 'Game of Thrones', said the final season of the show is going to have "a lot of surprises". "I can tell you that season eight will be unbelievable, very good. There are some super nice big battle scenes," he added. The final season of the show will air next year.
Priyanka to host Mumbai wedding reception on Dec 20: Reports
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas will be hosting their wedding reception in Mumbai on December 20, as per reports. The couple, who got married on December 1 and 2 at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, hosted a reception at Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel on Tuesday. Priyanka and Nick got married as per Christian as well as Hindu rituals.
Ayushmann to star opposite Bhumi in Amar Kaushik's 'Bala'
Ayushmann Khurrana will star opposite Bhumi Pednekar in Amar Kaushik's upcoming film 'Bala'. Ayushmann will be seen as a "prematurely balding guy" while Bhumi will play the role of a "dusky small-town girl". The film, which will reportedly show society's obsession with the fair skin, will be produced by Dinesh Vijan and will release next year in September.
I'm very happy Kapil Sharma is getting married: Sunil Grover
Sunil Grover has said he is very happy that Kapil Sharma is getting married, adding, "I wish him a very happy married life...he is about to embrace a new journey." "I pray he keeps laughing and entertains others too, he is very talented," Sunil further said. Kapil will get married to his girlfriend Ginni Chatrath on December 12 in Jalandhar.
Sholay's Basanti still a symbol of women's empowerment: Hema
Hema Malini, who played the character of 'Basanti' in her 1975 film 'Sholay', has said 'Basanti' "remains a symbol of women's empowerment till this date". "'Basanti' was the first woman character in a Bollywood film who commanded a horse-drawn carriage," added Hema. "When I go in the midst of 70,000 people they want to see 'Basanti' perform," she further said.
Rahul's interview paid news, take action: BJP to EC
BJP on Friday approached the Election Commission demanding action against Congress and its president Rahul Gandhi for his interview published in an English daily on Thursday, and called it a "shining example of paid news." Claiming Rahul intentionally tried to influence voters, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said, "No campaigning or such interviews should be done 48 hours before polling."
Cricket Australia shares video of Virat Kohli dancing on field
Cricket Australia on Saturday shared a video of Indian captain Virat Kohli dancing on field during the first Test in Adelaide, along with the caption, "Virat's loving it." Reacting to the video a Twitter user wrote, "You never disappoint either inside the pitch or fielding or wherever you're." Other users wrote, "He is awesome" and "Kis [baat] ki itni khushi."
Child pornography vile, we have no place for it: WhatsApp
Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp on Friday said that child pornography is 'vile' and has no place on the platform. WhatsApp added it responds to valid legal requests from law enforcement to investigate such crimes. A spokesperson further said that while encryption blocks them from viewing user messages, they "can and do take action based on user reports including banning accounts."
Xiaomi to launch world's 1st 48-megapixel phone in Jan 2019
Xiaomi Co-founder and President Lin Bin confirmed that the Chinese smartphone manufacturer will launch the world's first smartphone featuring a 48-megapixel camera sensor in January next year. Sony had unveiled the world's first 48-megapixel smartphone sensor in July. Reports said that Xiaomi might integrate the same in the smartphone, which is also likely to feature the Snapdragon 675 processor.
When PM was not born, India won war against Pak: Congress
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed solutions could not be found in the past despite people with "big surnames" ruling the country, Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said, "When he had not been born, India had won a war against Pakistan." Surjewala also listed India's achievements over the last seven decades and dismissed PM Modi's remarks as "baseless".
There's incredible disillusionment against PM Modi: Tharoor
Talking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said, "There is incredible disillusionment against Modi." "There definitely is a perception of regime change at the Centre," he added. He further said, "Many also have reacted to communal violence and cow vigilantism, saying that this is not what we have voted for."
Punjab gives debt relief of ₹1,771 crore to 1 lakh farmers
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday gave debt relief against commercial bank loans to the tune of ₹1,771 crore to over 1 lakh eligible marginal farmers in Ludhiana, Patiala, Sangrur and Fatehgarh Sahib districts. He also announced an extension of the waiver scheme for farmers with landholdings of 2.5 to 5 acres.
US cab startup Uber confidentially files for IPO: Reports
US-based ride-hailing startup Uber filed paperwork for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) next year, reports said on Friday. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi previously in May had confirmed the company would go public in 2019. This comes after Uber rival Lyft said in a public statement that it had filed for an IPO with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday.