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I feel insulted: Vasundhara on being called 'fat' by Yadav
After Loktantrik Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav claimed Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje has become "fat", she said, "I actually feel insulted and I think even women are insulted." She said the Election Commission should take cognisance of such language to set an example for the future. Yadav later said it was "a joke" and he hadn't meant to be derogatory.
Google unveils AI-driven audio news feature on its Assistant
Google on Thursday said it will launch an on-demand audio news feed feature which will be managed by its AI program Google Assistant. The feature can be activated by saying "Hey Google, play the news", Google said in a video. The feature, part of the Google News Initiative, will initially launch to a few US users in English, Google added.
Mamata is known for killing democracy: Union Minister
Slamming West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after BJP was denied permission to conduct its Rath Yatra, Union Minister Babul Supriyo said Mamata is known for "killing democracy in West Bengal." He added, "She has termed Rath Yatra as Ravan Yatra and this shows her bad taste." The Calcutta High Court denied permission for the Rath Yatra until the next hearing.
Biggest mass extinction was caused by global warming: Study
A study by researchers from the University of Washington and Stanford University claims global warming caused the biggest known mass extinction in Earth's history. Warmer waters were unable to hold oxygen for animals to breathe, it stated. Called the "Great Dying", the event killed 96% of marine species and ended the Permian period around 252 million years ago, scientists said.
NGT asks K'taka govt to deposit ₹500 cr for lakes' cleanup
The National Green Tribunal asked the Karnataka government to set aside ₹500 crore in an escrow account for the cleaning of lakes in Bengaluru like Bellandur and Varthur. NGT also imposed a fine of ₹50 crore on Karnataka government and ₹25 crore on civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. Bellandur lake has witnessed frequent foaming and fires in recent years.
4-year-old girl molested at private school in Delhi
A four-year-old girl was allegedly molested at a private school in Delhi, the police said. She could have been assaulted by a classmate of the same age or another person, her mother claimed. She revealed the ordeal to her mother and complained about pain in her private parts upon returning home, following which her relatives and neighbours vandalised the school.
Four men arrested for raping Rajasthani woman in Tamil Nadu
Four men have been arrested for allegedly raping a Rajasthani woman who had arrived in Tamil Nadu's Kumbakonam to work at a bank. She had taken an auto rickshaw from the station to her hostel but the driver dropped her midway, following which the four accused sexually assaulted her. They have been remanded to judicial custody.
Be tolerant like Vajpayee: Ex-J&K CM Farooq Abdullah to PM
Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah on Thursday asked PM Narendra Modi to take everyone along and "be tolerant like (late PM Atal Bihari) Vajpayee ji". Referring to PM Modi, he added, "He is the PM. He has to come up to that level and shouldn't get engaged in smaller issues. At times I feel sorry for his statements."
1 in 8 deaths in India in 2017 due to air pollution: ICMR
One in every eight deaths in India in 2017 was attributed to air pollution according to a report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The report also stated that air pollution lowered the average life expectancy by 1.7 years. The report further said that 77% of the population was exposed to outdoor air pollution above the permissible limit.
US becomes net oil exporter for the 1st time in 75 years
The US became a net oil exporter last week for the first time in almost 75 years. The US exported a net 211,000 barrels per day for the week through November 30. The US had been an importer of crude oil in part due to a four-decade ban on crude exports that was lifted in 2015 by ex-President Barack Obama.
I had dates, my parents' names on my wedding dress: Priyanka
Talking about her wedding dress, Priyanka Chopra revealed, "I wanted something unique. Both the dresses - red and white - were personalised for me...I had names, dates, my parents' names...my mother-in-law's wedding dress embroidered on mine." "For me, it was not about fashion...I wanted the longest veil in the world...My 75-foot long veil...and I got that," added the actress.
Zareen Khan files FIR against former manager for abusing her
Zareen Khan has filed an FIR against her former manager Anjali Atha who allegedly abused and threatened her over a monetary dispute. Zareen's lawyer said Anjali, who had worked for Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut, indulged in "character assassination" by spreading malicious gossip about the actress. Anjali was allegedly accepting money on Zareen's behalf even after her services were terminated.
My name missing from voter list, how are polls fair: Jwala Gutta
Retired badminton player Jwala Gutta has claimed that her name had gone missing from the Telangana voters' list when she went to the polling booth on Friday morning. "Surprised to see my name disappear from the voting list after checking online!!" Gutta tweeted. "How's the election fair...when names r mysteriously disappearing from the list!!" she wrote in a second tweet.
I'm CBI Director only on my visiting card: Alok Verma to SC
During a Supreme Court hearing, CBI Director Alok Verma's lawyers said on his behalf, "I'm a CBI Director only on my visiting card. I must continue to hold office...not just post." The advocates said that the government's overnight decision to send Verma on leave amounted to transfer, which cannot be done without approval from the PM, CJI, and Opposition leader.
HCL to buy 7 IBM products for $1.8 bn in its biggest acquisition
Noida-based IT major HCL Technologies has said it will acquire seven IBM products by mid-2019 for $1.8 billion in its biggest-ever acquisition. The all-cash deal entails software products in areas including security, marketing, and collaboration solutions, representing a total addressable market of over $50 billion. The deal includes the transfer of some IBM employees, CFO Prateek Aggarwal said.
Killer on run for 3 yrs gets hair transplant for new look, arrested
A convicted killer on the run for the last three years, who recently got a hair transplant for a new look, has been arrested by police from Delhi's Dwarka. He had also shaved off his moustache and assumed a fake name in order to conceal his identity. The 30-year-old had jumped parole after his appeal against conviction was turned down.
Blast victims came to lab early from lunch: IISc official
After a researcher died and three others were injured in a blast inside an IISc Bengaluru laboratory, a university official said, "The four people...had come back earlier from lunch to celebrate the admission of one of them into the University of Texas." If the blast had taken place a little later, around 40 people would have been affected, he added.
DGCA urges pilots to train in simulator replicating Lion Air crash
Pilots flying Boeing's 737 MAX jets in India should be trained on a simulator that replicates the suspected scenario that led to the Lion Air crash, aviation regulator DGCA said. The Indonesian Lion Air 737 MAX crashed shortly after takeoff. However, DGCA added Jet Airways and SpiceJet, which operate 737 MAX jets in India, haven't had problems with the aircraft.
US rapper 2 Milly sues Fortnite maker for stealing his dance
US rapper 2 Milly has sued Epic Games saying they illegally used his dance moves in their popular video game Fortnite. The rapper claimed the "Milly Rock" dance he created in 2011 is recreated in Fortnite as an "emote" called "Swipe It". Fortnite has previously been accused of replicating dance moves associated with stars like Snoop Dogg and Michael Jackson.
Release date of Parineeti, Sidharth's 'Jabariya Jodi' out
The release date of Parineeti Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra starrer 'Jabariya Jodi' has been announced as May 17, 2019. Announcing the date, Sidharth wrote, "Hum aa rahe hai agle saal karne zabardast dhamaal!" This will be Sidharth and Parineeti's second film together after their 2014 film 'Hasee Toh Phasee'. Directed by Prashant Singh, 'Jabariya Jodi' is a romantic comedy.
I am forever indebted: Sonali thanks sister for her support
Thanking her elder sister Rupa for supporting her during the cancer treatment, Sonali Bendre took to Instagram and wrote, "She dropped everything in a heartbeat to be with me on this journey...I am forever indebted." "Rupa Tai was involved in my journey from when I was diagnosed...to packing her bags and coming with me to New York," Sonali further wrote.
My baby looked like princess: Priyanka's mom on wedding gown
Priyanka Chopra's mother Madhu Chopra, while talking about Priyanka's wedding gown which she wore at her Christian wedding, said, "The white gown was so beautiful. My baby looked like a princess." "I was at a loss of words. When I saw Priyanka, I couldn't control my emotions," added Madhu. She further said Priyanka's wedding lehenga was "simple yet classy".
Russian President Putin features in latest issue of Superman comic
DC Comics has featured Russian President Vladimir Putin in the latest issue of its Superman comic 'Doomsday Clock'. The Russian leader shows up in the aftermath of an apparent accident involving American superhero Firestorm, who transforms several Russian citizens into glass. Putin then holds a press conference and describes it as an act of war on behalf of the US.
CM Vasundhara Raje casts her vote for Rajasthan polls
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje cast her vote for the state Assembly elections at a polling booth in Jhalrapatan on Friday. She reportedly reached the booth with her son and daughter-in-law. Raje, who is contesting from Jhalrapatan constituency, faces former Union Minister Jaswant Singh's son Manvendra Singh.
Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot cast vote for Rajasthan polls
Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot cast his vote for the state Assembly elections at a polling booth in Jodhpur. Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot cast his vote in Jaipur, while Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria cast his vote in Udaipur. Voter turnout was recorded at 21.6% till 11 am.
Instagram faces glitch causing lines to appear over images
Facebook-owned photo sharing app Instagram took to Twitter to acknowledge a glitch on its platform that was causing lines to appear over some posted images. "We know this is frustrating... working to resolve it as quickly as possible," the tweet read. "That instagram glitch is lowkey the most aesthetically pleasing thing to ever happen to the app," a user tweeted.
Facebook to check Indian political ads before 2019 elections
Facebook has announced it will confirm the identity and location of Indian advertisers wanting to run political ads on the platform ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. "By authorizing advertisers...we can better defend against foreign interference in India's elections," Facebook said. It added it will also show a disclaimer on all political ads with advertisers' information from next year.
Former J&K Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu resigns from PDP
Former Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday. In his resignation letter addressed to party chief Mehbooba Mufti, Drabu wrote, "I had resigned from the cabinet, assembly and party nearly two years ago which you didn't accept." “Now that it (Assembly) is over, I am hereby resigning," he added. n
Jethmalani, BJP file joint plea to withdraw expulsion suit
Senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani and BJP have filed a joint application in Delhi's Patiala House Court to withdraw a suit filed by the 95-year-old lawyer after he was expelled from BJP in 2013. Jethmalani had challenged BJP's decision and sought ₹50 lakh in damages. The plea said BJP chief Amit Shah has expressed "regret" over Jethmalani's expulsion from the party.
Bengaluru e-classifieds Quikr raises ₹55 crore from InnoVen
Bengaluru-based online buy-and-sell platform Quikr has raised around ₹55 crore (around $8 million) venture debt from Temasek-backed InnoVen Capital. Quikr had last raised ₹130 crore debt financing from Brand Capital in August 2016. Founded in 2008 by Pranay Chulet and Jiby Thomas, the company counts Tiger Global Management, Matrix Partners India and Omidyar Network among its investors.
Auto-parts startup Boodmo raises ₹7 crore from Ukrainian fund
Gurugram-headquartered online auto-parts startup Boodmo has raised a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of ₹7 crore from an undisclosed Ukrainian private investment fund. The company said it has raised ₹27 crore till date. Founded in 2015 by Ukrainian entrepreneurs Yevgeny Sokolnikov and Oleksandr Danylenko, it claims to offer over a million varieties of spare parts by suppliers of over 3,000 brands.
95% of Universe could be dark fluid of negative mass: Study
A study by Oxford astrophysicist Jamie Farnes suggests the missing 95% of the Universe may exist in the form of "dark fluid of negative mass". The currently most accepted theoretical model only explains 5% of the Universe, scientists claim. The rest 95% is theoretically made up of dark matter and dark energy, which Farnes said may exist as a fluid.
Canadian woman molested by 2 men she met at Mumbai bar
Two men have been arrested for allegedly molesting a Canadian woman after inviting her and her male friend to their Mumbai home on Wednesday night. The accused had befriended them at a bar in the city. The woman claimed they touched her inappropriately while she was sleeping, following which she raised an alarm and left the flat with her friend.
Gold worth ₹10 crore seized from Pak truck at Attari border
Over 32 kg of gold worth ₹10 crore was seized from a Pakistani truck at Punjab's Attari border, following which its driver was interrogated. The gold, meant for Delhi-based traders, was smuggled in an apple consignment coming from Afghanistan via Pakistan. The seizure is among the biggest by an Indian agency along the India-Pakistan border in 25 years, Customs said.
70-80% of Ganga will be cleaned by end of Mar 2019: Gadkari
Union Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that 70% to 80% of Ganga will be cleaned by the end of March 2019. "My feeling is that by March 2020, the river will be 100% clean," he added. He further said that nearly ₹26,000 crore is being spent to clean the river under the National Mission for Clean Ganga.
UK suspends 'golden visas' for rich to tackle money laundering
The UK has suspended the Tier 1 visas, known as "golden visas", which offer foreign investors a fast-track to settle in the UK, as part of a crackdown on money laundering and organised crime. Tier 1 investor visas were introduced in 2008 and required an investment of £2 million, offering non-European Union residents over three years entry.
Fitch lowers India FY19 GDP growth forecast from 7.8% to 7.2%
Global rating agency Fitch on Thursday lowered India's GDP growth forecast to 7.2% in 2018-19, from 7.8% projected in September, citing higher financing costs and reduced credit availability. The agency also said it expects rupee to weaken to 75 against the US dollar by 2019 end. Fitch attributed this to a widening current account deficit and tighter global financing conditions.
Thai thief runs after stealing jewellery, fails to open shop's door
The Thailand Police have released a video of a thief who entered a jewellery shop in Chonburi, and tried to run away with a gold chain he tried on himself. However, he failed to open the shop's door as the shop's owner had locked it remotely after he became suspicious. He was later arrested by the police from the shop.
Mika held for sexually harassing 17-yr-old girl in Dubai: Reports
Singer Mika Singh has been arrested from Bur Dubai in UAE's Dubai for allegedly sexually harassing a 17-year-old Brazilian girl, as per Republic TV. The girl alleged that Mika, who was in Dubai for an award show, had sent her an inappropriate picture. Mika has been lodged in a jail in Abu Dhabi, reports added.
Usman Khawaja takes one-handed diving catch to dismiss Virat Kohli
Australia's Usman Khawaja pulled off a one-handed leaping catch to dismiss India captain Virat Kohli in the 11th over of India's innings in the first Test on Thursday. Kohli edged a Pat Cummins delivery while trying to drive before Khawaja took a step to his left and put a full stretch dive to pluck the ball with his left hand.
Pat Cummins pulls off direct hit while diving to run-out Pujara
Australia's Pat Cummins dived and produced a direct hit with just one stump to aim at from short midwicket to dismiss India's Cheteshwar Pujara for 123(246) in the first Test's first innings on Thursday. Pujara ran for a quick single on the 88th over's fifth ball apparently wanting to retain strike for the next over but was caught short.
Voting for Rajasthan and Telangana Assembly elections begins
Voting for 119-member Telangana Assembly and 200-member Rajasthan Assembly began today. While 2,274 candidates are contesting the elections in Rajasthan, 1,821 leaders, including a transgender candidate, are contesting in Telangana. Telangana is witnessing an early election as CM K Chandrashekar Rao dissolved the state assembly in September, around nine months before its term's expiry.
Faulty chopper pedal caused crash that killed Leicester City owner
The helicopter crash in which Leicester City owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, and four others were killed, was caused after a pedal controlling the tail rotor became disconnected, investigators said. The aircraft turned uncontrollably to the right before crashing near the team's stadium. The helicopter, an AgustaWestland AW169, had made four successful flights on October 27 before its last ascent.
Dalit outfit booked for forcing UP priest out of Hanuman temple
An FIR has been lodged against members of Dalit outfit Valmiki Kranti Dal for allegedly manhandling a priest and forcing him out of a Hanuman temple on Tuesday. Meanwhile, police have been deployed at the temple as a preventive measure. This comes after Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, while campaigning in poll-bound Rajasthan, said that Lord Hanuman was a Dalit.
Man kills wife, commits suicide in front of his son in hotel room
A man committed suicide after allegedly killing his wife in front of his 11-year-old son in a hotel room in Maharashtra's Mahabaleshwar. Police said the man started stabbing his wife following an argument and his son pleaded him to stop but he killed her and then slit his own throat. The boy alerted the hotel manager, who called the police.
Unfortunate that Pak tried to politicise Kartarpur event: India
India on Thursday said that "it was unfortunate that Pakistan attempted to politicise a religious issue", referring to the Kartarpur corridor event. "We hope Pakistan will fulfil its announcements in regard to Kartarpur corridor," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. Pakistan's Foreign Minister recently said PM Imran Khan 'bowled a googly' to ensure India's presence at Kartarpur event.
Indian media politicised Kartarpur corridor opening: Pak PM
Pakistan's PM Imran Khan said that the Indian media has given a "political colour" to the opening of the Kartarpur corridor. He added that he'd discussed the opening of the corridor when Navjot Singh Sidhu attended his swearing-in ceremony. "The Sikh community has responded very positively to the effort...We hope India will also respond positively in return," Khan further said.
India opposes Pak move to change legal status of Gilgit-Baltistan
India on Thursday objected to Pakistan's reported move to declare Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as an interim province. "We have said that the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir has been and will remain a part of India...Any attempt by Pakistan to change the legal status has no basis whatsoever," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.
UK councillor sends woman's topless photo on WhatsApp, suspended
Pakistan-origin councillor of UK's Sheffield City, Mohammad Maroof was suspended by the Labour council after he sent a photo of a topless woman to women's WhatsApp group 'Mums United' during a meeting. The group's founder was presenting a petition on knife crime when the photo was sent on the group. Maroof said he was "very embarrassed" over his "honest mistake".
US not in a position to tell OPEC what to do: Saudi Arabia
The US is not in a position to tell the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) nations what to do, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said. He added that OPEC did not "need permission from anyone to cut" oil production. His statement came after US President Donald Trump asked OPEC to not cut oil production.
I may sell my company if I run for President: Billionaire Bloomberg
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg said he is likely to sell his financial data and news company Bloomberg LP if he runs for US President. "It would either go into a blind trust or I would sell it...I think at my age if selling it is possible, I'd do that," the 76-year-old said. Bloomberg has an estimated net worth of $46.2 billion.
Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody nominated at Golden Globes
Chadwick Boseman starrer 'Black Panther' and Rami Malek's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' are among the films nominated in the 'Best Film - Drama' category at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards. Comedy-drama film 'Vice' has landed six nominations, including one in the 'Best Film - Musical or Comedy' category. 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'Mary Poppins Returns' have also been nominated in this category.
Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper nominated for Golden Globe awards
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper have earned nominations at the 2019 Golden Globe awards for their performances in the film 'A Star is Born'. Gaga was nominated alongside Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy in the 'Best Actress - Drama' category. Cooper was nominated in the 'Best Actor - Drama' category along with 'Bohemian Rhapsody' star Rami Malek, among others.
Contractual Google employees write to CEO demanding equality
Temporary, vendor and contractual employees at Google wrote to CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday to protest discrimination against them. They demanded the same benefits as full-time workers, such as paid leave, high-quality healthcare, bonuses and access to company-wide communication. “It is clear that we will continue to be mistreated and ignored if we stay silent,” they wrote in the letter.
Indians book 11% of all worldwide Uber rides
Indians book 11% of all worldwide Uber rides with an annualised bookings rate of $1.64 billion in the third quarter, according to Pradeep Parameswaran, President of Uber India and South Asia. Uber India’s business added 1.5 million new users through low-data consuming app Uber Lite. "Uber doubled its engineering team in the country as of the third quarter,” Parameswaran said.
Sidhu, wife get clean chit in Amritsar train tragedy probe
A magisterial probe into the Amritsar train tragedy in which around 60 people were killed, has given a clean chit to Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu. The probe indicted the son of a Congress councillor, who organised the Dussehra celebrations, for the tragedy. Sidhu's wife was the Chief Guest at the Dussehra event.
24 Amazon employees hospitalised after robot's bear spray accident
An Amazon automated machine at its New Jersey warehouse punctured a can of bear repellant, releasing toxic fumes on Wednesday, hospitalising 24 employees. One employee is in critical condition and 30 others were treated on the scene. “All of the impacted employees have been or are expected to be released from hospital within... 24 hours,” an Amazon spokesperson said.
Ride-hailing startup Lyft confidentially files for US IPO
US-based ride-hailing startup Lyft on Thursday confidentially filed a statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering. Lyft was last valued at $15.1 billion and did not specify the number of shares it would be selling or the offering's price range. The IPO is reportedly slated to take place in the first half of 2019.
PIL in Delhi HC to permit women into Nizamuddin Dargah
A group of female law students from Pune has moved a plea in Delhi High Court seeking directions to the Centre to permit entry of women in Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah. The plea claimed there's a notice put up outside the dargah saying women aren't allowed inside. It said other shrines like Ajmer Sharif Dargah didn't prohibit women's entry.
No need to carry physical copies of driving licence: Madras HC
The Madras High Court has ruled that drivers don't need to carry physical copies of licence or other vehicle documents as electronic copies are valid. It disposed of various petitions against a memorandum saying vehicle drivers should carry original documents. "In view of the amendment brought by Union of India on November 2, the petitions have become infructuous," it observed.
Kill Catholic bishops, they're 'useless': Philippine President
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said that Catholic bishops are "useless fools" as "all they do is criticise" and should be "killed". He further called the Catholic Church in the Philippines "the most hypocritical institution". The Catholic Church in the Philippines has criticised Duterte's war on drugs which has killed nearly 5,000 people.
NCLT refuses to admit RHC Holding into insolvency
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Thursday dismissed HDFC's plea to initiate insolvency proceedings against RHC Holding, a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) promoted by brothers Malvinder Singh and Shivinder Singh. HDFC moved the tribunal to recover ₹41 crore. RHC Holding had, however, contended that it is an NBFC and thus couldn't be brought under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
Traders' body urges Jaitley to extend GST filing deadline
Traders' body CAIT on Thursday said it has urged Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to extend the last date for filing annual GST return for FY18 from December 31, 2018 to March 31, 2019. The format for filing is not available anywhere including the GST website, the organisation added. CAIT also urged the format should be made available in regional languages.
Jet Airways seeks $350 million loan from Etihad: Reports
Cash-strapped Jet Airways has sought a soft loan of $350 million from its investment partner Etihad Airways, according to reports. The Abu Dhabi-based airline has offered to finance as much as $200 million, reports added. Etihad, the second largest shareholder of Jet Airways, is reportedly holding talks with Jet Airways and its bankers on a rescue plan.
OnePlus' 5G phone to be among the first with a Snapdragon 855
OnePlus has announced that their unnamed 2019 flagship will be among the first smartphones to use the Snapdragon 855 chipset. With help from UK-based carrier EE, it would also be Europe's first 5G phone, they further said. Reportedly, the 5G OnePlus device will not be the official OnePlus 7 but will rather be a part of a separate product line.
Trying to get back to normal life: Vinta Nanda after revealing rape
Vinta Nanda has said she's desperately trying to get back to her normal life after she opened up about her alleged rape by Alok Nath 20 years ago. "I [gave] sleepless nights to everyone, including my family," she added. Vinta further said, "I woke up to the fact that 'I've done it'. Now I've to live up to it."
Man cuts his tongue, donates it to temple for politicians' win
Ahead of Telangana Assembly elections, a man from Andhra Pradesh cut his tongue and dropped it in a Hyderabad temple's donation box on Wednesday to allegedly wish for certain politicians' victory in elections. Police said, "A letter was found in his possession, which mentioned that he wants to see two prominent politicians as Chief Ministers of the two Telugu states."
Vasundhara Raje ko aaram do, bahut moti ho gayi hain: Sharad Yadav
Loktantrik Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav, who was campaigning in Rajasthan's Alwar, said, "Vasundhara Raje (Rajasthan CM) ko aaram do, bahut thak gayi hain, bahut moti ho gayi hain...pehle patli thi." "Humare Madhya Pradesh ki beti hai," Yadav added. BJP's Raje is fighting for a second consecutive term in Rajasthan that goes to polls on December 7.
Selling Dhoni in IPL 1 still a career highlight: Auctioneer Madley
Auctioneer Richard Madley, who has been replaced by Hugh Edmeades for the upcoming IPL auction, said selling MS Dhoni in the first auction is still a "career highlight" for him. Dhoni was sold to CSK for $1.5 million in 2008. Further, talking about being replaced, Madley said, "A great shock to me being released by BCCI. I wasn't expecting it."
Not my decision, BCCI dropped me: Madley on new IPL auctioneer
After the BCCI revealed that UK's Hugh Edmeades will be the gavel master for the 2019 IPL auction, Welsh career auctioneer Richard Madley revealed that BCCI did not invite him to conduct the auction. "This was not my decision. In cricket terms I have been dropped," Madley tweeted. Notably, Madley had conducted all the IPL auctions from the start.
US firm Fly Blade to launch helicopter taxis in Mumbai in 2019
US-based app-based helicopter and small-planes aggregator, Fly Blade has announced plans to launch services from Mumbai starting March 2019. In Mumbai, it will provide connectivity to Pune and Shirdi from the two active heliports in Mumbai, Mahalaxmi and Juhu. The company has not revealed their India pricing yet.
Calcutta HC denies permission to BJP for Amit Shah's 'rath yatra'
Calcutta High Court on Thursday denied permission to BJP to hold a 'rath yatra', which was to be flagged off by party President Amit Shah in West Bengal on Friday. The court added the rally can't take place till the next hearing date, January 9. The state government also told the bench it won't give its approval for the rally.
Revival of Italy's Pininfarina an 'unfinished story': Mahindra
Italian car designer Pininfarina's turnaround is ahead of schedule, though it's an "unfinished story", Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said. "Design is now going to be what makes companies win, the idea of acquiring this company was that we are going to finish the story," he added. Pininfarina, which has designed Ferrari sports cars, was acquired by Mahindra in 2015.
Who is Dr Tejas Patel, who performed heart surgery from 32km away?
Chairman and Chief Interventional Cardiologist at Ahmedabad's Apex Heart Institute, Dr Tejas Patel is credited with over 85,000 cardiac procedures. The 55-year-old performed 300 robotic surgeries before performing the world's first in-human telerobotic coronary intervention from 32 km away on Wednesday. Patel received the Padma Shri in 2015 and Dr BC Roy Award, India's top medical honour, in 2005.
I don't want to go to school: Class 7 girl's suicide note on palm
A Class 7 girl who allegedly committed suicide at her house in Delhi on December 1, had written on her palm that she didn't want to go to school anymore. "Mama I love you...I am leaving this world," the 12-year-old's note said. Her friend claimed she was upset over two teachers calling her 'characterless' in front of the classroom.
How much money does govt spend to make ₹1, ₹2, ₹5 and ₹10 coins?
The average cost of manufacturing a single one rupee coin is ₹1.11, which is more than its own value, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revealed in response to an RTI query. To mint a ₹2 coin, the government spends ₹1.28, it added. Furthermore, the cost of manufacturing ₹5 and ₹10 coins is ₹3.69 and ₹5.54 respectively, the RBI said.
16-year-old girl alleges rape by father, 18 others in Kerala
A 16-year-old girl in Kerala's Kannur has alleged 19 men raped her at various spots across the district. Five people, including the survivor's father, have been arrested so far while eight others, including a member of Democratic Youth Foundation of India, were detained. The girl said she was abducted by four men when she went to meet a Facebook acquaintance.
My husband used to get threat calls: Wife of killed UP policeman
The wife of Uttar Pradesh policeman Subodh Kumar Singh, who was killed in mob violence in Bulandshahr on Monday, told CM Yogi Adityanath that her husband used to receive threat calls. "He used to receive threats. He used to record the calls. This record has all gone with the mobile missing after his killing," she told media.
Ikea parent to build $1.2 billion China mall in biggest investment
World's largest furniture retailer Ikea's parent Ingka Holding has said it will build a $1.2-billion shopping mall in Shanghai which, the company says, is its single biggest investment. The mall, Ingka's fifth in China, will spread over 430,000 square metres and is expected to open in 2022. The mall will also have office space for 3,000 Ikea employees.
Air India grounds 2 pilots after flight 'descended rapidly'
Air India has grounded two pilots after their aircraft "descended rapidly and deviated from the normal glide path" while approaching to land at Hong Kong airport on October 20. The flight was carrying 207 passengers and crew members. "The crew recovered the aircraft at about 200 feet above mean sea level before performing a go around," Hong Kong authorities said.
Top 10 fastest-growing cities from 2019 to 2035 are Indian: Study
All the top 10 fastest growing cities in the world from 2019 to 2035 are in India, according to a study by Oxford Economics. Diamond hub Surat topped the list with a projected annual average growth rate of 9.17% through 2035. Further, 17 of the 20 fastest-growing cities will be Indian, with Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai among the strongest performers.
As newly-weds, it's your turn to do what you want: Priyanka
Speaking about her priorities after marriage, actress Priyanka Chopra said, "As newly-weds, it’s really your turn. You get to do whatever you want." "I would just tell brides out there, whatever your priority is, it’s right," she added. "If your priority is work, that’s right. If your priority is honeymoon, that’s right," the actress said.
Rajinikanth starrer '2.0' earns ₹500 cr worldwide in 7 days
Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer '2.0' has raked in over ₹500 crore at the worldwide box office in a week, since it released on November 29. According to trade analyst Ramesh Bala, the film was able to garner ₹128 crore overseas while earning ₹392 crore in India. The film had earned over ₹100 crore worldwide on its opening day.
Waymo debuts self-driving taxis in US for paying customers
Waymo on Wednesday launched its self-driving taxi service called ‘Waymo One’ in Arizona, US, for paying customers within a 160 km zone where it was testing its technology since 2016. A human driver would currently be there to intervene in case of an emergency. The service is currently only available to riders who signed up on the platform last year.
Facebook faces outage, users complain of getting logged out
Facebook on Wednesday faced an outage as many users in Europe and India were involuntarily logged out and were subsequently unable to login. Facebook showed an error in users' passwords and prompted them to reset their passwords by receiving a code in their email, which reportedly did not work. According to a report, the problem has now been fixed.
Build schools to educate people, not temples: Kushwaha
Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) chief Upendra Kushwaha while taking a dig at the BJP and the JD(U) has said that political parties should not be building temples, instead they should build schools to help educate the people of the state. He also accused the Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of failing to deliver on the education in the state.
BJP now trying to divide deities on caste lines: Mayawati
Former UP CM Mayawati on Thursday alleged that the BJP, after dividing people on caste lines, is now "dividing even the deities" for votes. Addressing a gathering, she alleged that the common man and farmers are suffering under the BJP rule. She claimed BJP is trying to destroy constitutional institutions that help the Dalits.
India fourth highest emitter of carbon dioxide: Study
Accounting for 7% of global emissions in 2017, India is the fourth highest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, a study by Global Carbon Project said. In 2017, the top four emmiters were China (27%), the US (15%), the European Union (10%) and India (7%), the study said. India showed 4% growth in global emission from 2016 to 2017.
Forged Indian visa stamps, documents recovered in Pakistan
Forged Indian and Afghan government visa stamps and documents were recovered during a raid at a printing press in Pakistan's Peshawar. Acting on a tip-off, the police raided the printing press and also recovered police cards and pamphlets of the militant outfits Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban. The authorities have arrested the owner of the printing press.
Soldier killed in Pakistani firing in J&K's Kupwara
A soldier was killed on Thursday in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Machil sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara. A civilian house was also damaged in the shelling in Kamalkote area. This comes a day after two army personnel were injured in Pakistani firing in Uri sector of Baramulla district. Both the personnel were hospitalised after sustaining injuries.
Aurobindo faces US lawsuit over contamination in drug: Reports
Hyderabad-based Aurobindo Pharma is reportedly facing a class action lawsuit in the US over cancer-causing elements in its drug. The drugmaker has been named in the lawsuit for alleged contamination of an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used in treatment of high blood pressure, reports added. Shares of the company plunged as much as 6.4% on Thursday following the reports.
Madhuri may contest on BJP ticket from Pune in 2019: Reports
The BJP has shortlisted actress Madhuri Dixit to field her from the Pune Lok Sabha constituency in the 2019 General Elections, reports said on Thursday. Earlier in June, BJP President Amit Shah met the actress at her residence in Mumbai during his party's 'Sampark for Samarthan' programme. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, BJP's Anil Shirole had won from Pune.
Deepika beats Priyanka, named Sexiest Asian Woman by UK magazine
Actress Deepika Padukone beat Priyanka Chopra to be named the Sexiest Asian Woman in 2018 by UK newspaper 'Eastern Eye'. While Priyanka came second on the list titled '50 Sexiest Asian Women', television actress Nia Sharma secured the third spot. Other actresses who have featured non the list include Mahira Khan, Alia Bhatt and Sonam Kapoor.
Rahane uses bat signed by Dravid in 1st innings against Australia
India batsman Ajinkya Rahane played with a bat signed by former India captain Rahul Dravid in the first innings in the first Test against Australia in Adelaide on Thursday. Dravid had written "Best Wishes" on the bat of India's vice-captain, who recently played for Rahul Dravid-coached India A in New Zealand. Rahane managed to score 13(31) in the innings.
SC reserves order on govt's decision to send CBI Director on leave
The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on the plea by CBI Director Alok Verma against the Centre's decision to divest him of his powers and send him on forced leave amid the CBI infighting. Verma and his deputy Rakesh Asthana were sent on forced leave after they both accused each other of taking bribe.
Sad I didn't get opportunity to defend World Cup for India: Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir, who recently announced his retirement, said it is sad he wasn't selected for 2015 World Cup. "When someone plays a key role in helping the team earn the title, he should be given an opportunity to defend it too," he added. "Some players who played with me got opportunity to play in 2-3 World Cups," he further said.
West Bengal govt denies permission for Amit Shah's rally
The West Bengal government on Thursday informed the Calcutta High Court that it will not grant permission for BJP chief Amit Shah's proposed 'Save Democracy Rally' on grounds that it might cause communal tension. The BJP had moved the court on Wednesday claiming that the state administration and police were not responding to its applications for permission for the rally.
BJP trying to create divisions in society: Phoole quits party
Bahraich MP Savitri Bai Phoole has resigned from BJP saying the party is trying to create divisions in the society. "I work for Dalits. BJP is doing nothing for Dalit reservation," she said, adding that she will continue as MP till the end of the term. Earlier, she accused the BJP of raking up Ram Mandir issue due to elections.
Gujarat doctor performs heart surgery from 32 km away using robots
Gujarat-based cardiologist Tejas Patel on Wednesday conducted a heart surgery on a middle-aged woman from 32 km away in the world's first in-human telerobotic coronary intervention. Sitting at Akshardham temple, Patel operated the patient located in Ahmedabad's Apex Heart Institute in a 15-minute procedure. He used high-speed internet and robots to clean the patient's arteries and insert a stent.
Woman tries to flush her stillborn girl in public toilet in Mumbai
A 19-year-old woman allegedly gave birth to a stillborn girl in a public toilet in Mumbai and also attempted to dispose the corpse by flushing it. The woman, however, left the corpse inside the toilet after she heard other people entering the facility. Police have filed a complaint against the woman and are investigating her family's role in the case.