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Agusta middleman got anxiety attack at CBI office: Report
Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland helicopter deal, reportedly suffered an anxiety attack when he reached the CBI headquarters and doctors had to be called to attend to him. After his treatment, the 57-year-old was questioned about the money trail and identification of documents. He was later produced before the court and sent to five days in custody.
We don't need higher oil prices: Trump urges OPEC not to cut supply
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on OPEC nations to not cut oil production ahead of a meeting of the cartel to consider a reduction in output. "Hopefully OPEC will be keeping oil flows as is, not restricted. The World does not want to see, or need, higher oil prices!" Trump tweeted. OPEC's summit begins in Vienna on Thursday.
Bush slips candy to Michelle Obama at his father's funeral
Former US President George W Bush purportedly slipped a candy to ex-First Lady Michelle Obama during his father and former US President George HW Bush's funeral on Wednesday. George W Bush had sneaked a cough drop to Michelle during Senator John McCain's funeral earlier this year. Michelle attended the funeral along with her husband and former President Barack Obama.
China to implement measures agreed in trade truce with US
The Chinese Commerce Ministry on Thursday said that it'll "immediately" implement the measures agreed under a trade truce with the US. China will implement the "consensus both sides already reached on agricultural products, energy, autos and other specific items", the Commerce Ministry added. The US and China agreed to halt new tariffs on each other's imports to resolve the dispute.
3 killed, 24 injured in suicide bombing in Iran's Chabahar
At least three people were killed and 24 others were injured on Thursday after a suicide car bomber attacked the police headquarters in Iran's port city of Chabahar, Iranian state media said. There was no claim of responsibility for the attack. Notably, India is developing the Chabahar Port and will operate it for 10 years following the handover by Iran.
Sterlite plant closure raised sulphuric acid prices by 300%: CEO
Vedanta-run Sterlite Copper's CEO P Ramnath has said the closure of the company's copper smelter in Tuticorn has increased the prices of sulphuric acid by 300% in 6 months. He added the plant produced sulphuric acid, a key raw material for making fertilisers, as a by-product. The plant met 80-90% of the country's demand for sulphuric acid, Ramnath further said.
Sensex records worst day in nearly two months, falls 572 points
Indian equity benchmarks registered their biggest single-day drop since October 11 on Thursday ahead of assembly election results amid a global market selloff. The Sensex fell 1.6% or 572 points to 35,312 while the broader Nifty 50 Index dropped 1.7% or 182 points to 10,601. The indices were dragged mainly by finance, auto and realty stocks.
IndiGo becomes first Indian airline to have 200 aircraft
IndiGo on Thursday became India's first airline to have 200 aircraft in its fleet. With nearly 43% share in the domestic air travel market, the Gurugram-based low-cost carrier is the country's largest airline. The airline, founded by billionaires Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal, started operations in August 2006 with a Delhi-Imphal flight.
I've no shame in doing a film led by women: Akshay Kumar
When asked about his upcoming film 'Mission Mangal', which stars five actresses, Akshay Kumar said, "I’ve no shame in doing a movie that's led by women." "That script demands the women to be ahead of us. They are the real heroes of the mission," he added. The film is based on India's Mars Orbiter Mission, or 'Mangalyaan', launched in 2013.
Seems like work of an idle mind: Lata on retirement rumours
While addressing rumours of her retirement from singing, Lata Mangeshkar said this "seems like the work of an idle mind". "I will continue to sing till my last breath. Music is the essence of my existence," the 89-year-old singer said. Mangeshkar added that she started receiving texts and calls inquiring about her retirement, two days ago.
Ram bhakts will construct temple when they become powerful: Vij
Claiming Mughal emperor Babur demolished Ram Temple when he was powerful, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij tweeted that Lord Ram's devotees will construct Ram Temple in Ayodhya when they "become more powerful". He added, "When Ram bhakts became powerful, they demolished the mosque. Half of the work was done that day. The rest...will be done when they become more powerful."
Prez Kovind pays homage to Ambedkar on his death anniversary
President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu paid homage to Dr BR Ambedkar on his death anniversary on Thursday at Parliament House Lawns in Delhi. Naidu tweeted, "The nation is ever grateful to the architect of the Constitution. His wisdom will continue to guide us at all times." PM Narendra Modi also paid tribute to Ambedkar.
Cyber attacks cost big Indian firms $10 mn a year: Microsoft
A large-sized enterprise in India loses an average of $10.3 million annually owing to cyber attacks, a Microsoft-led study said on Wednesday. Cybersecurity attacks also result in job losses across different functions in more than three in five organisations, the study added. “Companies face the risk of significant financial loss...and market reputation,” a Microsoft official said.
Indore startup ShopKirana raises $2mn from Info Edge, others
Indore-based e-commerce startup ShopKirana has raised $2 million (around ₹14 crore) in investment led by Info Edge. The funding round saw participation from AET Fund, Japan's Akatsuki and Incubate Fund, and Better Capital AngelList syndicate. ShopKirana offers value-added services like logistics, banking, loan, IT and ordering systems to the retailers.
Pune woman arrested for driving husband to suicide
A woman was arrested by the police on Tuesday for allegedly driving her husband to suicide in Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad. The family of the deceased filed a complaint alleging he had committed suicide due to being constantly harassed by his wife. The family also alleged that his wife used to demand money more often and used to hit him.
North Korea expands long-range missile base: Report
North Korea has expanded the Yeongjeo-dong missile base, researchers at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies have claimed citing satellite imagery. The images also revealed construction on a new facility that had not been identified previously. The bases can be launch sites for North Korea's new long-range missiles, including ones that can carry nuclear warheads, analysts said.
Air India may seek govt funds if it fails to get bank loan
State-run Air India may reportedly seek financial assistance from the government if it fails to raise a ₹500-crore loan from banks. The loan is likely to materialise in the coming fortnight, reports added. If the loan doesn't come through, the carrier will approach the government during the winter session of the Parliament for fund infusion, reports further said.
Regret not making products for e-comm channels sooner: Unilever CEO
Consumer goods giant Unilever's outgoing CEO Paul Polman said he regrets not designing products for e-commerce channels sooner. "Frankly we were a little late to design our products... for e-commerce channels versus our competitors," the 62-year-old said. The company needs to be faster in picking up new trends and accelerate its presence in growing channels like e-commerce, he further said.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro sold out during first round of sale on Amazon
Huawei has announced that Huawei Mate 20 Pro, touted in the media reports as the king of smartphones, has sold out completely during the first round of sale on Amazon. Huawei has partnered with Croma for its offline strategy and will also be organising roadshows between December 4 and December 16 to give customers an exclusive experience of the smartphone.
Mujhe nahi mere vazan ko utha le: Irani jokes about her weight
Union Minister and former television actress Smriti Irani on Wednesday shared a joke on her weight on Instagram, which showed her saying, "Hey bhagwan, Utha le..mujhe nahi mere vazan (weight) ko utha le." The joke also had her husband Zubin Irani saying, "Isko bhi utha loge toh chalega." "Some people say my husband's wife is freaking awesome..true story," Irani wrote.
Goat eats Serbian family's ₹16 lakh; family feeds goat to reporters
A goat owned by a Serbian family ate €20,000 (₹16 lakh) the family had saved to buy 10 hectares of land, following which the family cooked the goat and fed it to reporters. The goat had entered the house after a family member left the door open, and it ate the cash kept on a table for the land deal.
Fight didn't emerge overnight: SC to Centre over CBI chief's leave
The Supreme Court on Thursday said, "Fight between the two senior most CBI officers did not emerge overnight so why did government take immediate steps to divest CBI Director Alok Verma of his powers?" "When Verma was retiring in few months why not wait for few more months and consult Selection Committee," Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi asked.
Cheteshwar Pujara's 123(246) helps India end Day 1 at 250/9
Cheteshwar Pujara slammed 123 runs off 246 balls as India ended the first day of the Adelaide Test against Australia at 250/9. The 30-year-old also became the joint-fifth fastest Indian to reach 5,000 runs in Test cricket. Further, India captain Virat Kohli got out for three runs off 16 balls, his first single digit score at Adelaide across all formats.
7-year-old boy who met Messi abandons home after Taliban attack
Murtaza Ahmadi, a seven-year-old boy who met Lionel Messi in 2016 had to abandon his home with family in Afghanistan's Jaghori after being displaced by Taliban in November. "We were living in fear because...people...thought Messi had given us lots of money," Murtaza's brother said. "Messi told me 'once you get a little older, I'll fix things for you'," Murtaza said.
Pak's Shah fastest to 200 Test wickets, breaks 82-year-old record
Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah on Thursday became the fastest cricketer to take 200 Test wickets, breaking an 82-year-old record during the third Test against New Zealand. The 32-year-old dismissed debutant Will Somerville to reach the milestone in his 33rd Test. Late Australian spinner Clarrie Grimmett had set the previous record of 36 matches in February 1936.
Sidhu on 'verge of losing voice' after rallies, advised rest
Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has been advised complete rest for 3-5 days after an "intensive" 17-day election campaign, his office said. Doctors said the Punjab minister, who addressed more than 70 back-to-back public meetings, was on the "verge of losing his voice", the office added. He has now gone to an undisclosed location for a complete check-up and recovery.
Chheen lo bandook, maaro: Mob before killing UP policeman
Several videos going viral on social media show mob shouting "maaro, maaro", throwing stones and hurling abuses at policemen in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, where an SHO was killed on Monday. After a resident was shot by the police, the attackers are heard shouting "chheen lo bandook iski (snatch his gun)", following which the inspector is seen lying on the ground.
Terrorist Zakir Musa may be hiding in Punjab, alert sounded
A high alert was sounded in Punjab's Ferozepur and Bathinda on Thursday based on intelligence reports that wanted terrorist Zakir Musa could be hiding in these areas. A picture purportedly showing Musa, who is the chief of J&K-based terror outfit Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, disguised in a turban has surfaced online. Security officials have been posted at important locations in the districts.
SC upholds nomination of three MLAs by Puducherry L-G Bedi
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the decision of Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi to nominate three BJP-affiliated persons as MLAs, ruling, "L-G has the power to nominate." Bedi's decision was challenged by the Congress which argued that she should have consulted the ruling party. The three nominated MLAs are V Saminathan, KG Shankar and S Selvaganapathy.
Potholes killed more people than terrorists: SC on road accidents
Expressing concern over 14,926 deaths in road accidents due to potholes in last five years, the Supreme Court on Thursday said, "Reports say that more people have died due to accidents caused by potholes than the deaths in terrorist attacks." Terming the situation "unacceptable", the court asked the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety to look into the matter.
Luxembourg to become first country to make public transport free
Luxembourg is set to become the first country in the world to make all public transport free, implementing the move in 2020. The move is aimed at addressing environmental issues and the problem of traffic congestion. Earlier this year, Luxembourg introduced free transport for all people under the age of 20.
China criticises Canada, demands immediate release of Huawei CFO
China's embassy in Canada criticised Canada and the US for wrongfully arresting telecom giant Huawei's CFO Meng Wanzhou and demanded her immediate release. Meng was arrested over potential violations of US sanctions on Iran and faces extradition to the US. "The Canadian police...arrested a Chinese citizen who had not violated any US or Canadian law," the embassy said.
Yogi busy renaming cities, ignoring basic issues in UP: Sena
After UP CM Yogi Adityanath pledged to rename Hyderabad as Bhagyanagar if BJP is elected in Telangana, Shiv Sena claimed he is busy renaming cities but has failed to address basic issues in his state. Discussing the Bulandshahr violence, it added, "Soldiers and police officials do not have any religion. Similarly, those in power should only follow their responsibilities."
Chaiwala's courage took them to court: PM on Gandhi's tax cases
A day after the Supreme Court ordered to reopen IT cases against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said, "look at the courage of a chaiwala" who took Gandhi family to court's door. Secrets will be told and the "entire family is shivering", he added, while addressing rally in Rajasthan. He said it's victory of the honest.
Google to shut down Allo messaging app 2.5 yrs after launch
Technology major Google has confirmed that it will shut down its messaging app Allo in March 2019 after 2.5 years of debut. Google also turned down reports that it is shutting down Hangouts for its users. In October, Google had announced that it will shut down its social media platform Google+ over the next 10 months.
Amit Shah isn't God, can't predict 50-yr rule: BJP ally MNF
When asked about BJP chief Amit Shah's claim of the party ruling for the next 50 years, Mizo National Front chief Zoramthanga responded, "I doubt. He is not a God...That's his wishful thinking." Zoramthanga, whose party is a constituent of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance, added, "He cannot predict that in politics. Even (PM Narendra) Modi cannot predict that."
Strong as a rock: Kumaraswamy on Congress-JD(S) K'taka govt
After Union Minister Prakash Javadekar claimed the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in Karnataka would fall any time, CM HD Kumaraswamy dismissed the claim and said, "Our government is as strong as a rock." He added, "For the past six months, they (BJP) have been making noise but it remained a noise. It did not have any effect on the Karnataka government."
Swiggy services disrupted as delivery guys protest in Chennai
Online food delivery startup Swiggy's services were disrupted on Wednesday in some parts of Chennai after several of its delivery workers went on a strike over its revised salary plan. Users reportedly couldn't access the services and were prompted that "Delivery is not possible at the moment due to unforeseen circumstances." The delivery staff claimed that the agitation is pan-India.
Christmas dinner sent to ISS after delay over mouse food
A Christmas dinner, consisting of smoked turkey breast, cranberry sauce, candied yams and fruitcake, was launched for International Space Station (ISS) crew members through SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. It is carrying equipment and supplies weighing over 2,500 kilograms, including 40 mice and 36,000 worms. The launch was reportedly delayed as fungus had grown on the food meant for the mice.
7 astronauts flew to space to repair NASA telescope 25 yrs ago
During the week of December 6, 1993, seven NASA astronauts went to space to fix errors on Hubble Space Telescope's primary mirror which was leading to blurry images. The astronauts, during five spacewalks, fixed solar arrays and installed the Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2. The camera helped Hubble again in 2007 when an advanced camera on the telescope failed.
Road, college to be named after Bulandshahr SHO: UP govt
The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday announced that a road, leading to the village of the SHO Subodh Kumar Singh who died in the Bulandshahr violence, would be named after him. The government is also considering naming a college after the slain SHO. The announcement came after the family of the slain SHO met UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow.
Patna High Court lawyer shot dead, SIT formed
Patna High Court lawyer Jitendra Kumar was shot dead by assailants on Wednesday, following which advocates protested near the court. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed and four arrests have been made. Based on preliminary information, the police said the case is related to a property dispute between the deceased and his wife and in-laws.
PM pays homage to BR Ambedkar on his 62nd death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to the Father of Indian Constitution, Dr BR Ambedkar, on his 62nd death anniversary. Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was a jurist, economist, politician and a social reformer who campaigned against social discrimination of Dalits, women and labourers. "India bows to Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas," PM tweeted.
UpGrad announces scholarship worth ₹5 Cr for Data Science program
UpGrad has announced a scholarship worth ₹5 crore for its PG program in Data Science, in collaboration with IIIT-Bangalore. Data Science as a field has seen an increase in jobs by 650% since 2012. Professionals can transition to the field of Data Science through this program with a scholarship of up to ₹1 lakh.
Marriage was on my mind but it did not work out: Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif, on being asked if marriage is on her mind, replied, "It was on my mind but it didn't work out." She added, "I...am at peace with the fact that some things didn't turn out the way I had hoped for." "I know love will happen to me at the right time when I least expect it," said Katrina.
In pics: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' Christian wedding ceremony
New pictures from actress Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas' Christian wedding ceremony have been shared online. The Christian wedding was followed by a Hindu wedding ceremony at Jodhpur's Umaid Bhawan Palace. Following the wedding, Priyanka and Nick hosted a reception in Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel on Tuesday and will reportedly host another reception in Mumbai.
In pics: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' Hindu wedding ceremony
New pictures from actress Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas' Hindu wedding ceremony have been shared online. The couple, who got married at Jodhpur's Umaid Bhawan Palace, also had another wedding as per Christian rituals. Following the wedding, Priyanka and Nick hosted a reception in Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel on Tuesday and will reportedly host another reception in Mumbai.
Don't want to react: Priyanka on article calling her 'scam artist'
Priyanka Chopra, on being asked about the article by US magazine 'The Cut' which called her a "global scam artist" for marrying Nick Jonas, said, "I don't even want to react or comment." "I'm in a happy place at this moment. These kinds of random things can't disturb it," she added. The magazine has apologised over the now-deleted article.
World's heaviest man loses 300 kg, plans to lose over 100 kg more
Mexico's Juan Pedro Franco, who was named World's Heaviest Man by Guinness World Records in 2016, has lost the title after reducing nearly 300 kilograms from his original weight of 595 kilograms. Juan underwent a series of surgeries to reduce his weight. The 34-year-old, who had suffered from obesity since childhood, aims to lose over 100 more kilograms.
Cheteshwar Pujara slams his 16th Test ton, reaches 5,000 Test runs
Cheteshwar Pujara smashed his first Test hundred in Australia and 16th overall during the first Test at Adelaide on Thursday. During his innings, the 30-year-old also reached 5,000 runs in Test cricket, becoming the 12th Indian batsman to achieve the feat. The second highest score in the first innings was 37(61) by Rohit Sharma.
Pujara, Dravid took same no. of inns to reach 3000, 4000, 5000 runs
Team India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara reached 5,000 Test runs during his 123-run knock against Australia in the first Test on Thursday, achieving the feat in 108 innings. Interestingly, ex-India captain Rahul Dravid had also reached the milestone in 108 innings. Further, Pujara and Dravid also reached 3,000 and 4,000 Test runs in same number of innings (67 and 84 respectively).
Huawei CFO, daughter of Huawei Founder, arrested in Canada
Meng Wanzhou, the Chief Financial Officer of Huawei and daughter of Founder Ren Zhengfei, has been arrested in Canada, reportedly on suspicion that she violated US trade sanctions. This comes after US President Donald Trump signed a bill that would ban government agencies from using several Huawei products. Meng is being sought for extradition by the US, Canada said.
RJD protests after bid to evict Tejashwi from govt bungalow
RJD workers and lawmakers on Wednesday staged a protest outside the government bungalow occupied by Tejashwi Yadav after authorities tried to get it vacated. The government had asked the former Deputy CM to vacate the accommodation which had been allotted to incumbent Deputy CM Sushil Modi. Yadav refused to comply with the orders and the matter is pending in court.
Didn't steal money, payback offer not linked to extradition: Mallya
A day after making a series of tweets requesting Indian government and banks to take back the money owed to them, Vijay Mallya tweeted again saying, "I want to stop the narrative that I stole money." Mallya said his upcoming extradition hearing and the extradition of AgustaWestland middleman from Dubai are "not linked in any way" to his settlement offer.
SC directs states to enforce draft witness protection scheme
The Supreme Court has directed all states to implement the Centre's draft witness protection scheme until it's turned into a law. The draft states that it's the first attempt at the national level to holistically provide protection to witnesses, who are "eyes and ears of justice". "This will go a long way in strengthening the criminal justice system," it added.
2,500 policemen deployed for 26th anniv of Babri demolition
Over 2,500 policemen have been deployed in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya for the 26th anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition on December 6. The police have made several preventive arrests to avoid any untoward incident at the disputed site. The Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute case is pending in Supreme Court, which will decide the schedule of hearing in January.
Pregnant wife leaves man after he wrongly claims she acted in porn
A 31-year-old pregnant woman has left her husband in Bengaluru after he took her to police, alleging she featured in a pornographic clip he saw online last month. The man claimed the woman in the porn and his wife had similar moles on their bodies. However, after an investigation, police revealed that the woman in the video wasn't his wife.
UP CM Yogi meets family of policeman killed in Bulandshahr
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Thursday met the family of police inspector Subodh Kumar who was killed in violent clashes in Bulandshahr on Monday. Earlier, Adityanath had declared a compensation of ₹40 lakh for Kumar's wife and ₹10 lakh for his parents. He had also announced that a government job will be offered to one member of Kumar's family.
Woman sues Hilton for $100mn, says hotel worker filmed her showering
A Chicago woman has sued Hilton Worldwide for $100 million saying she was filmed naked in the shower by an employee, who uploaded her footage onto multiple porn sites. The woman recently learnt about the 2015 incident when she received the video and later an email saying, "I'm a perv". The blackmailer demanded $2,000 upfront besides $1,000/month for a year.
Come on, kill me: Owaisi after BJP leader dares him to fight
After Telangana BJP leader T Raja Singh dared AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi to leave his security and fight him for 15 minutes, Owaisi responded, "Come on, kill me. I go around without security." Claiming he hasn't had security guards in 25 years, Owaisi added, "I'm ready to die for my cause." Singh earlier threatened to cut off Owaisi's brother's head.
UK releases Facebook's internal docs, Zuckerberg's emails
UK parliament has publicly released a 250-page cache of Facebook's internal documents that its investigatory committee seized last month. The documents contained internal emails between CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his staff. It revealed the social media giant had provided access to user data to firms like Airbnb, Lyft, Netflix and Bumble, while it denied the same to competitors like Vine.
IIT Kharagpur team develops tool to diagnose lung cancer
IIT Kharagpur researchers have developed a decision support system to diagnose cancerous tumours and others diseased tissues in human lungs. "While one system can refer to CT scan images to detect lung nodules...second can detect Interstitial Lung Disease patterns", researchers said. "We have successfully tested both software systems at AIIMS Delhi... success rate is higher than 80%," they added.
Congress alleges model code violation by PMO in Assam
Congress has moved Assam State Election Commission against the Prime Minister's Office for allegedly violating the model code of conduct for panchayat polls by announcing the inauguration date of Bogibeel Bridge. Congress claimed such an announcement would influence voters during the first and second phases of polling. Assam State Election Commission said it would seek a report from the PMO.
ABVP wins 3 of 5 seats in central panel at Patna University
The ABVP has won three out of the five posts in the central panel of the Patna University Students' Union, while the remaining two were won by the student wing of JD(U). Two days before the elections, JD(U) Vice President Prashant Kishor was attacked by students after he held a meeting with university Vice-Chancellor. Kishor blamed ABVP for the attack.
Class 7 student commits suicide after teacher scolds her
A Class 7 student from a Delhi school allegedly committed suicide after being scolded by her teacher. The student allegedly wrote a suicide note on her hand. Her parents have claimed her teacher had scolded her in the past as well, and an investigation into the matter is underway.
50-year-old man booked for repeatedly raping minor in Goa
A 50-year-old man has been booked for allegedly raping a minor girl repeatedly between October 15 and 20 in Goa, the police said. The accused, a Goa resident who works abroad, left India soon after committing the offence. The matter came to light on Tuesday, when the girl informed her mother about her ordeal.
Man kills labourer, burns body to fake own death for insurance
A Chandigarh man has been arrested after he allegedly killed a labourer to fake his own death for a life insurance claim, the police said. The accused, Aakash, allegedly burnt his own car in which a body was found. The police, who have arrested his nephew as well, became suspicious when a labourer who worked with Aakash was reported missing.
Orders affecting rich people are not implemented: SC to govt
Questioning the government on delay in implementing its orders against misuse of premises in Delhi's Khan Market, the Supreme Court on Wednesday remarked that orders affecting the rich are not implemented. Criticising the authorities for not enforcing fire safety guidelines for restaurants in the market, the court asked, "What are you doing? This is playing with the lives of citizens."
Haryana man gets death penalty for sister's honour killing
A court in Haryana's Hisar on Wednesday awarded the death penalty to a 26-year-old man for murdering his sister in 2017. The prosecution claimed the woman was murdered after she married a man from a different community against her family's wishes. A man who had helped register their marriage had claimed her death could be a case of honour killing.
Titan Raga launches new collection of watches for women
Inspired by the unpredictable asymmetry of natural stones, Titan Raga launches its latest collection of watches for women with 'I Am' campaign. Featuring asymmetrical Swarovski crystals, unorthodox dials and reimagined straps and bracelets, this range of watches promise to reflect the confidence of a woman who can flaunt her flaws with elegance and pride.
6 missing after 2 US military aircraft collide mid-air off Japan
Six US marines went missing after two military aircraft crashed during a refuelling operation off the Japan coast on Thursday. The planes are thought to have been involved in a mid-air collision. Japan's defence ministry said its maritime self-defence forces rescued one of the seven people aboard the two aircraft, while search for the remaining six is going on.
Wildly inappropriate: Turner on article on Priyanka, Nick's wedding
Actress Priyanka Chopra's future sister-in-law Sophie Turner on Wednesday called a US magazine's article "wildly inappropriate and totally disgusting" for calling Priyanka a "global scam artist" for marrying Nick Jonas. "Very disappointed that The Cut would give anyone a platform to spew such bullshit," Turner said. Actresses Sonam Ahuja and Swara Bhasker also criticised the now-deleted article.
It means 'you are from capital': Co-owner on 'Delhi Capitals' name
After a journalist asked Delhi Capitals' co-owner Parth Jindal about the meaning of the IPL franchise's new name, the latter said, "You are from the capital, that's what it means." "It's a way of calling the team...Mumbai Indians. It's not Mumbai Indian...you can ask what is 'Indians', but it's Indians. So that's the answer for that...it's inclusive," he added.
I want to open both batting and bowling in my next life: Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir, who announced his retirement on Tuesday, said he wants to open both batting and bowling in his "next life". "Despite all the aches and pains; fears and failures I won't mind a repeat of this in my next life...but...with a few more wins...a few more hundreds and...maybe a few 5-wicket hauls as well," he said in a video.
You had a Gambhir role in our win in WC finals: Sachin to Gambhir
Sachin Tendulkar, in his tweet for Gautam Gambhir, who announced his retirement on Tuesday, wrote, "You were a special talent and had a Gambhir role in our win in the World Cup finals. Batting with you at Napier was extra special." "Thanks Paaji, our partnership in the Napier Test will remain in my heart forever. So will you," Gambhir replied.
10 Indian men hire Thai women for fake marriage in Thailand, held
As many as 10 Indian men and 24 Thai women have been arrested in Thailand for their alleged involvement in fake marriages to extend spousal visas in the country. At least 20 other Indian men and six Thai women are said to be absconding. The women were hired by the Indian men for reportedly 500-5,000 baht (₹1,000-₹10,000).
Yes Bank accuses Kotak family-owned newspaper of defaming them
Yes Bank has accused Business Standard newspaper of publishing "malicious and defamatory news reports", suggesting this was done at the behest of Uday Kotak. The bank has called the "continuous negative propaganda" as an "attempt to destabilise" it. Kotak Mahindra Bank said promoter Uday Kotak doesn't have any stake in Business Standard and that its ownership is with Kotak family.
Padma awardee Piyush Pandey named Ogilvy's global creative chief
Padma Shri awardee Piyush Pandey has been appointed as the Global Chief Creative Officer of WPP-owned creative agency Ogilvy. He will also retain his responsibilities of Executive Chairman and Creative Director of Ogilvy South Asia. Pandey, who has been associated with Ogilvy since 1982, has created ad campaigns for brands such as Cadbury, Fevicol and Asian Paints among others.
You are worst kind of cheater, first degree liar: SC to Amrapali
Calling Amrapali Group the "worst kind of cheater" and a "first degree liar", the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered attachment and sale of the group's five-star hotel, cinema hall, malls and factories across India. Amrapali CMD Anil Sharma has admitted to diverting ₹2,996 crore of homebuyers' money. The court also ordered attachment of 86 luxury cars bought using homebuyers' money.
Bombay HC rejects Jiah's mother's plea to retrieve BBM texts
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed an application filed by late actress Jiah Khan's mother to retrieve the messages her daughter exchanged with ex-boyfriend Sooraj Pancholi on BlackBerry Messenger. Dismissing the plea, Justice Mridula Bhatkar stated that the request was "not feasible under the law". Sooraj Pancholi was earlier charged with abetting Jiah Khan's suicide.
Russia’s largest search engine Yandex debuts smartphone
Russia’s largest search engine Yandex has launched its first smartphone 'Yandex.Phone'. It comes with a Yandex-built operating system and pre-loaded Yandex apps for music, navigation and weather. It also has Yandex’s virtual AI assistant Alice that claims to understand Russian with near-human accuracy and is integrated with Yandex’s business directory to identify unknown callers.
Indian researcher at MIT makes robot plant that chases light
MIT scientists, including Punjabi University alumnus Harpreet Sareen, have created a robot called Elowan which when connected to a plant, responds to its need for light. The plant's internal signals are interpreted by the robot which then rolls it towards a light source, the scientists said. "[Plants] are electrically active systems readily occurring in nature," Sareen added.
Facebook no longer best place to work, slips to rank 7 in US
Facebook is no longer the best place to work and has slipped down to rank 7, according to job site Glassdoor’s ‘2019 Best Places to Work’ list for the US. Management consulting firm Bain & Company has topped the list. Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica data scandal and controversial Russian involvement in 2016 US presidential elections could reportedly have caused the drop.
Apple files patent for bed cover tech to track sleep pattern
Apple has filed a patent for a technology reportedly dubbed iSheet which can be woven into a bed cover to monitor user sleep patterns. As per the patent, the smart bed cover will be equipped with 54 sensors and have a camera to overlook sleeping activity. Apple has also filed another patent to enable automated emergency calls by the cover.
IITK develops material for soldiers to avoid enemy detection
IIT Kanpur scientists have developed a textile-based material that can help defence personnel and vehicles avoid detection by enemy radars. “We have designed and produced micro-structured infra-red metamaterials that...can be readily scaled for mass production to cover large area surfaces,” an IIT Kanpur professor said. The infra-red metamaterials reduce thermal emission to avoid detection.
Dating app for Trump fans says it'll sue liberals who try to join
Righter, a soon-to-be-launched dating app for US President Donald Trump's supporters, has warned that it'll sue liberals who try to join the platform. Christy Lawton said she created Righter to cater to those conservatives who've been rejected on mainstream dating apps over their political beliefs. The app's male users can be reported if they don't pay for the first date.
IIT Delhi startup develops net to filter air pollutants
IIT Delhi-based startup Nanoclean Global has developed a 'Pollution Net' to filter PM2.5 air pollutants. The net consists of three layers with an outer hydrophobic mesh to repel water, a nanofibre layer in the middle to filter particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometres and an inner wire mesh. It can be attached to windows and doors like a mosquito net.
Former Google executives back Gurugram property-tech startup
Gurugram-based property-tech startup BuildSupply has raised $3.5 million (around ₹25 crore) in a Series A round of funding led by Venture Highway, a venture capital fund founded by former Google Corporate Development head for South Asia and Australia Samir Sood. The round also saw participation from former Google Search head Amit Singhal. BuildSupply was founded in 2016 by Sameer Nayar.
Einstein’s 1954 letter about God sells for $2.9mn at auction
Albert Einstein’s 1954 letter about God to German philosopher Eric Gutkind, written a year before his death has sold for nearly $2.9 million at a New York auction. "The word God is for me nothing but the expression and product of human weaknesses,” Einstein wrote. The one-and-a-half page letter in German fetched nearly double the predicted price of $1.5 million.
Mamata alleges UP police of 'fake encounters' in Bulandshahr
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday criticised Uttar Pradesh BJP government over the Bulandshahr violence and alleged the state police carried out "fake encounters after fake encounters". "They have murdered a police officer who was investigating the case," she added. Following the violence in UP's Bulandshahr, Mamata directed West Bengal police to step up vigil near the inter-state boundary.
Family of youth killed in Bulandshahr goes on hunger strike
The family of the youth, who died in Bulandshahr violence on December 3, has gone on hunger strike demanding his name to be removed from the FIR. The father of the youth has said, they will continue the strike till their demands are met. The UP CM has declared a compensation of ₹10 lakh to the kin of the youth.
Pakistan to impose 'sin' tax on cigarettes, sugary drinks
Pakistan will impose a 'sin' tax on cigarettes and sugary drinks and the money collected will be diverted to the health budget, Health Minister Aamer Mehmood Kiani said. "Some 1,500 youngsters start smoking in Pakistan every day, and we want to reduce that number," Kiani added. Tobacco causes around 1.8 lakh fatalities in Pakistan every year, as per reports.
RBI to set up panel to look into problems of MSMEs
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday said it will constitute a committee to propose long-term solutions for the economic and financial sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). "[MSMEs] remain... vulnerable to structural and cyclical shocks, at times with persistent effects," it added. The panel's composition and terms of reference will be finalised by the end of December.
Dilip Buildcon fined ₹33 cr for illegal excavation in Maha
Construction firm Dilip Buildcon has been fined ₹33.78 crore by authorities for allegedly excavating murum (soft rock) illegally in Maharashtra's Beed district. The firm was engaged in illegal excavation while working on a stretch of Khamgaon-Pandharpur National Highway project, an official said. Dilip Buildcon said its legal department will take up the issue with the district administration.
Phone calls, internet surfing may be allowed in flights from Jan
Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said new norms allowing the use of mobile phones for making calls and surfing Internet during flights in the Indian airspace could come by January. The decision is currently awaiting the Law Ministry's approval, Sinha said. A separate category of licensees, called in-flight connectivity providers, will be created for offering such services.
Who is AgustaWestland scam accused middleman Christian Michel?
British national Christian Michel, who was extradited from Dubai on Tuesday, is one of the three alleged middlemen in the ₹3,600-crore AgustaWestland chopper scam. Michel is accused of receiving around ₹225 crore for bribing Indian bureaucrats, politicians and Indian Air Force officials to secure AgustaWestland the deal for 12 luxury helicopters for use by President, PM and other VVIPs.
Racist, disgusting: Sonam on article calling Priyanka 'scam artist'
Actress Sonam Kapoor today called US magazine The Cut's opinion piece "sexist, racist and disgusting" for calling Priyanka Chopra a "global scam artist" for marrying American singer Nick Jonas. "Nick wanted a fling...but ended up in a fraudulent relationship against his will," the article said. "Someone invite the writer to an Indian wedding...might assuage her misguided angst," Swara Bhasker said.
30-yr-old MLA Kamini richest Rajasthan polls candidate at ₹287 cr
Kamini Jindal, a 30-year-old MLA from National Unionist Zamindara Party is the richest candidate contesting Rajasthan Assembly Elections with assets worth ₹287 crore, according to Association for Democratic Reforms and Rajasthan Election Watch. Jindal's assets grew by 46% from ₹197 crore in 2013. Three of the five richest candidates are from Congress, including Parasram Mordia with assets worth ₹172 crore.
Pak batsman loses his shoe, gets run-out for 1 run off 25 balls
Pakistan's Yasir Shah got run-out for 1(25) in the first innings of the third Test against New Zealand today after losing his shoe at the striker's end. Shah's shoe came off when he turned back for the second run in the 133rd over's first delivery. He ran towards the non-striker's end without one shoe and fell short of the crease.
Richard Madley to not conduct IPL auction for the first time ever
Welsh career auctioneer Richard Madley has been replaced as the gavel master by Hugh Edmeades for the 2019 IPL auction, which will be held in Jaipur on December 18. It will be the first time in 11-year-history of IPL that an auction will be conducted without Madley. Edmeades is an independent fine art, classic car and charity auctioneer from UK.