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Income tax return filing up 50% to 6.08 crore: CBDT Chairman
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Sushil Chandra on Tuesday said the number of income tax return filings has increased by 50% to 6.08 crore so far this year, compared to the year-ago period. "This is the effect of demonetisation," he said. The government will achieve direct tax collection target of ₹11.5 lakh crore for 2018-19, he added.
You can hide marriage, not pregnancy: Anushka on pregnancy rumours
Anushka Sharma, while denying rumours of her pregnancy, said, "[Spreading rumours] is something people will do anyway...You can hide a marriage but not pregnancy." "I feel every female actor goes through it, people...make you a mother before you are pregnant," she added. Anushka further said, "When I read about such stuff, I think, 'where do such absurd things come from?'"
No Agar No Magar, only Agarkar: Sehwag wishes Agarkar on birthday
Wishing ex-India pacer Ajit Agarkar on his 41st birthday, former cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted, "No Agar No Magar, only Agarkar. Only 2 Indians have taken more ODI wickets than him, Anil Bhai and Sri Srinath ! Plus a century at Lord's. Mast, Saral manus @imAagarkar, Happy Birthday." Notably, Agarkar holds the record for the fastest ODI fifty by an Indian.
Ronaldo's sisters blame mafia as he misses out on Ballon d'Or
nCristiano Ronaldo's sisters Elma and Katia took to social media to put the blame for his Ballon d'Or snub on the mafia after Luka Modrić was crowned winner. "Unfortunately this is the world we live in, rotten, with mafia and f******g money," Elma said. "[Ronaldo is] the best player in the world...for those who understand football of course," Katia wrote.
Gautam Gambhir once gave his Man of the Match award to Virat Kohli
Gautam Gambhir gave his Man of the Match award to Virat Kohli in an ODI against Sri Lanka in 2009, when Kohli scored his maiden ODI hundred. The duo had registered a third-wicket partnership of 224 runs to help India chase down a target of 316, with Gambhir scoring 150*(137). Notably, Gambhir announced his retirement from cricket on Tuesday.
6 games of IPL 2018 and I knew my time was up: Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir, who announced his retirement from cricket on Tuesday, said he knew his time was up after six matches of Indian Premier League 2018. "After a decent 2017 domestic season I entered...IPL with confidence as my best buddy. I thought all...negative noises were dead. But I was wrong," added Gambhir, who scored 85 runs in six IPL 2018 matches.
ISRO's heaviest satellite launched, will increase internet speed
France-based Arianespace on Tuesday successfully launched GSAT-11, the heaviest satellite built by ISRO from its port in French Guiana. Weighing 5,854 kg, the GSAT-11 will boost broadband speeds and provide the capacity to meet growing demands for internet connectivity, said ISRO. The satellite, with a mission life of 15 years, will be placed in a geostationary orbit.
Government may ban antibiotic used to fatten chicken
The government has reportedly proposed a ban on colistin, an antibiotic widely used in the poultry industry to make chickens gain weight faster. The usage of colistin and other such drugs in livestock has been linked to antibiotic resistance in humans. Colistin is called the "last hope" antibiotic as it's used to treat patients with infections resistant to most drugs.
Airport for Sabarimala pilgrims gets in-principle approval
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has said they have given an in-principle approval to build a greenfield airport near Erumeli for Sabarimala Temple pilgrims. He said they are waiting for the final report from the consultant, hired to study techno-economic feasibility and environmental impact, before taking further steps. The airports at Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram are presently closest to the temple.
Kids thrashed, threatened with camel urine at Chokhi Dhani: Parents
Parents who had sent their children on a school trip to Chennai's Chokhi Dhani have alleged that the resort's staff hit their children with an iron rod and threatened to make them drink camel urine. A parent said, "22 teachers went along but not one was around to supervise 400 children." Police have arrested two staffers of the resort.
India and UAE sign ₹3,500 crore currency swap agreement
India and UAE on Tuesday signed a ₹3,500-crore currency swap agreement during External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's Abu Dhabi visit. The agreement is expected to reduce the dependency on hard currencies like US dollar and reduce transmission costs arising from exchange rate risks, the Indian embassy said. The two nations also signed an agreement to undertake development projects in Africa.
I am a 'Tariff Man': Trump warns China over trade talks
US President Donald Trump has called himself a "Tariff Man", warning China he would impose duties if a trade deal between the two countries doesn't materialise. "When...countries come to raid wealth of our Nation, I want them to pay," he tweeted. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to halt new tariffs for 90 days to allow for talks.
Staff of UK fashion brand complain of 'forced hugs' by founder
Employees of UK luxury fashion brand Ted Baker have started a petition calling for an end to alleged culture of "forced hugging" by the firm's 62-year-old Founder and CEO Ray Kelvin. The staff claim that Kelvin regularly makes sexual innuendos and has asked young female employees to sit on his knee, cuddle him, or let him massage their ears.
Priyanka's wedding gown features words 'Family', 'Hope'
Priyanka Chopra's wedding gown, designed by Ralph Lauren, had the words 'Family', 'Hope' and 'Compassion' embroidered on it, the luxury fashion brand announced on Instagram. The actress' gown, embellished with sequins and overlaid with a high-neck coat, featured "eight significant words and phrases, selected by the bride". Priyanka married Nick Jonas in a Christian ceremony on December 1.
It was terrifying: Sara on Kedarnath production controversy
While speaking about the controversy surrounding her upcoming film 'Kedarnath' and its director Abhishek Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan said it was "terrifying" as they were so attached to the project. "Thank God, things worked out in the end," Sara added. Earlier, the producers had filed a lawsuit against Kapoor saying he delayed the shooting and caused monetary loss.
TRS govt's Muslim quota move aimed to hijack voters: Naqvi
Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday said Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) government's decision to give 12% quota to Muslims is a move aimed at hijacking voters in the state. He said the Constitution does not allow such reservation and the TRS government is just aiming for electoral benefits. "People need to be aware of such things," he added.
T'gana candidate orders 'owls' to bring misfortune to rivals
A Telangana candidate ordered 'Indian eagle-owls' to bring misfortune to his political rivals in the state, according to reports. The issue came to notice after Karnataka Police arrested poachers who were trying to enter Telangana with two owls. It is believed if body parts of an owl are thrown into house of rival candidate, the act will bring severe misfortune.
Lord Hanuman was a Dalit, slave of 'Manuwadi' people: BJP MP
After UP CM Yogi Adityanath called Lord Hanuman a Dalit, BJP MP Savitri Bai Phule said, "Lord Hanuman was a Dalit and a slave of 'Manuwadi' people." She asked, "Why did Lord Ram give him the look of a monkey?" Claiming Lord Hanuman was being called a Dalit to garner votes, Phule asked the Centre to focus on caste equality.
India to send 10-member ball kid contingent to Aus Open 2019
Ten kids from different parts of India, including four girls, have been selected to represent India as the official ball kids at the Australian Open 2019, it was announced on Tuesday. The first set of trials were conducted across four metros- Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. The maximum number of seats have been reserved for Indian ball kids.
New Australia law to give police access to encrypted chat
Australia is set to pass legislation giving police and intelligence agencies access to encrypted messages on platforms such as WhatsApp. The government reached an in-principle agreement after changes were made to “include limiting the application of the powers in this bill to only serious offences,” Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said. Technology giants such as Facebook and Google oppose it.
Two App Store fitness apps use Touch ID to scam users
Two fitness apps on the App Store 'Fitness Balance' and 'Calories Tracker' were using Touch ID to scam users, according to a security researcher who reported the apps. They asked users to "scan" their fingerprint for health data and hold it for ten seconds. While this was happening, an in-app purchase popped up, which was authenticated via the Touch ID.
Telangana Congress Working Prez released from police custody
Telangana Congress Working President Revanth Reddy was released from police custody on Tuesday evening following a direction from the Hyderabad High Court. Reddy had been taken into preventive custody early on Tuesday after he allegedly called for a shutdown in Kodangal to protest alleged police raids on his associates and threatened to stall Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's meeting.
Is this the change PM promised: Cong on Bulandshahr violence
The Congress on Tuesday criticised PM Narendra Modi over Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr violence asking if this was the "change" PM promised to the country. Congress leader Kapil Sibal also said that since 2014 the country has witnessed politics over Ram and hidden corruption. He demanded a probe under the supervision of a sitting high court judge in the violence.
Punjab, K'taka CM in list of lawmakers facing criminal cases
Names of Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh and Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy appeared in the list of lawmakers facing criminal charges submitted to Supreme Court on Tuesday. While a corruption case is pending against Singh, Kumaraswamy is facing charges for offence punishable with life imprisonment. Name of former Karnataka CM BS Yeddyurappa has also emerged in the list. n
SC fines Delhi ₹2 lakh over failure to monitor mid-day meal
Supreme Court has imposed a fine of ₹2 lakh on Delhi over its failure to create an online link for monitoring mid-day meal scheme in schools. Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Jammu and Kashmir have also been fined ₹1 lakh each for their negligence in the matter. The court has demanded the fine be deposited within four weeks.n
SEBI panel proposes direct listing of Indian firms overseas
A panel constituted by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Tuesday proposed to allow Indian companies to directly list on overseas stock exchanges. The committee suggested that Indian companies be allowed to list in 10 countries, including the US, China and Japan, without first listing in India. Currently, companies can list overseas only after going public in India.
Lion Air may cancel orders from Boeing following jet crash
Indonesia’s Lion Air is reviewing purchases from Boeing and may cancel orders “from the next delivery”, according to reports. This comes after a Boeing 737 aircraft, operated by Lion Air, crashed in October killing 189 people. The airline's remaining orders from Boeing consist of 190 jets worth $22 billion.
Pictures show Priyanka, Nick at their Delhi wedding reception
The first pictures of actress Priyanka Chopra and her husband, American singer Nick Jonas from their Delhi wedding reception have been shared online. The couple, who got married in Jodhpur, is hosting a reception at the Taj Palace Hotel. Priyanka and Nick got married in a Christian wedding ceremony on Saturday, followed by a Hindu wedding.
PM Narendra Modi attends Priyanka, Nick's Delhi wedding reception
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended actress Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas' wedding reception held in Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel on Tuesday. While Priyanka wore a white and nude embellished lehenga, Nick chose a velvet tuxedo for the occasion. The couple, who got married as per Christian as well as Hindu rituals, will reportedly host another reception in Mumbai.
Gautam Gambhir top scored in India's 2007 and 2011 World Cup finals
Gautam Gambhir, who announced his retirement from cricket on Tuesday, was the top scorer for India in the 2007 and 2011 World Cup finals that India won. Gambhir smashed a 54-ball 75 against Pakistan in the final of the inaugural WT20 in 2007, which India won by five runs. In the 2011 World Cup, Gambhir scored 97(122) against Sri Lanka.
This year we're cursed: US eatery hit by car for 3rd time in 2018
Sean Workman, the owner of America's restaurant 'The Hornet' in Denver said, "This year we are cursed," after his restaurant was hit by a car for the third time this year. No one was injured when a BMW car crashed into the eatery at around 2 am on Saturday morning. The restaurant witnessed a car crash just two weeks ago.
Who is Ada Hegerberg, 23-yr-old who won 1st women's Ballon d'Or?
Ada Hegerberg, who won the first ever women's Ballon d'Or, was born in Norway's Molde on July 10, 1995. Hegerberg started her professional career at Norwegian club Kolbotn in 2010 and also played for Stabæk and German club Turbine Potsdam before joining French club Olympique Lyonnais in 2014. She has won four league and three Champions League titles with Lyon.
Sorry for being a jughead: Gambhir to mother in retirement video
Gautam Gambhir, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday, said it was his mother who took him to a "proper cricket academy" at the age of 10. "Rest is history," he added. "In my tough times, mom was and is my favourite punching bag. I'm extremely sorry, mom, I've been an absolute jughead," he further said.
Uber blocking us from revealing troubling practices: Ex-employees
Four former employees of Uber Technologies have accused the company of blocking them from disclosing "a number of deeply troubling practices at Uber that have not been publicly revealed." They were responding to Uber's complaint accusing them of improperly taking confidential records when they left the company. Uber said they used the information to draft their own lawsuit against it.
Man held for running prostitution racket in name of finance company
A 70-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly running a prostitution racket in the name of a finance company in Mumbai. The accused reportedly had a room with a bed inside the premises to run the prostitution business. Police have rescued a minor girl along with two women and recovered photos of many girls from the accused's mobile phone.
Ex-PM Atal once talked about solving Kashmir issue with me: Pak PM
Pakistan PM Imran Khan on Monday said India's former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee had told him that Kashmir issue would've been resolved if BJP hadn't lost the 2004 Lok Sabha elections. "It shows that there's a solution of Kashmir and both countries were close to resolving it," Khan asserted while talking about the need for a dialogue between the two.
AMU students allege 'pooris' fried in oil used to cook non-veg
A probe has been ordered by Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) administration after a group of vegetarian students alleged that the oil used for preparing 'chicken fry' was reused for making 'pooris' for them at a university hostel. Meanwhile, AMU spokesperson Shafey Kidwai denied the allegations and said a committee would talk to the cooks to enquire the matter.
Dubai extradites AgustaWestland scam accused middleman to India
Dubai has passed order to extradite British national Christian Michel James, a key accused in the ₹3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, to India. The 54-year-old was among the alleged middlemen who paid bribes to officials and politicians to gain the contract in favour of AgustaWestland. He landed in Delhi on Tuesday night and was taken to the CBI Headquarters.
Michelle Obama says Queen told her royal protocol is 'rubbish'
Michelle Obama has revealed that Queen Elizabeth II had dismissed royal protocol as "rubbish" in 2016. The former US First Lady said she was panicking about how to act when the Queen collected her and Barack Obama from their helicopter during their visit to England. "[You're] remembering protocol and she says 'Oh it's all rubbish, just get in'," Obama said.
Software firm founder doubles wealth in 60 days, now a billionaire
Dutch software firm Elastic's Co-founder Steven Schuurman more than doubled his fortune in two months to become a billionaire as the company's shares surged, according to Bloomberg. Schuurman's 19% stake in Elastic is valued at $1.1 billion. He co-founded Elastic in 2012 with three others and previously co-founded SpringSource, which was acquired by VMware in 2009 for $362 million.
It took over 3,000 hours to make Priyanka's wedding lehenga
Fashion designer Sabyasachi has revealed on Instagram that it took 3,720 hours to make the lehenga worn by actress Priyanka Chopra for her Hindu wedding. The lehenga, which featured hand-cut organza flowers and delicate red-crystal sequins, was made by 110 embroiderers from Kolkata, he added. The groom, American singer Nick Jonas, had worn a beige hand-quilted silk sherwani by Sabyasachi.
If PM gave jobs, why 4 Alwar youths committed suicide: Rahul
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday criticised PM Narendra Modi over his promise of providing employment to two crore youths and said if he gave employment, "why did four youths commit suicide in [Rajasthan's] Alwar?" The youths allegedly jumped before moving train in a suspected suicide pact in Alwar. "Modi says 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'...but...works for...Anil Ambani," he added.n
Illegal goods, black money worth ₹111 cr seized in Telangana
As of Monday, officials have reportedly seized illegal goods and unaccounted cash worth about ₹111 crore in poll-bound Telangana. "Money influence in elections is going up. The cash and goods' seizure figures were ₹76 crore in [undivided] Andhra Pradesh during 2014 elections," an official said. Seized goods include liquor worth approximately ₹9 crore, gold and silver, among others.
Growth work to help Raj BJP cross 100-seat mark: Raje's son
Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje's son Dushyant Singh has said BJP's development work will "talk" and help BJP cross the "hurdle" of 100 Assembly seats in the state. The BJP has been able to work not just in one district but in all the districts of Rajasthan, he added. He said the party will also emerge victorious in the national elections.
Roger Federer completes 1,000 weeks inside the top-100
Swiss tennis star Roger Federer completed 1,000 weeks inside the top-100 of the ATP men's singles rankings. The 37-year-old, who has won 99 ATP singles titles including a record 20 Grand Slam singles titles so far, is currently ranked third in the world. Federer has also spent a record 310 weeks at the world number one spot.
Thank you Gambhir for the two world cup innings, tweets user
Reacting to Gautam Gambhir announcing his retirement from cricket, a user tweeted, "Thank you Gambhir for the two world cup innings ..@GautamGambhir all the very best for your future endeavours." "I gotta say.. I don't like retirements.. especially of people that I admire deeply. Congratulations @GautamGambhir on an amazing career," read part of Robin Uthappa's tweet.
Apple won’t be a platform for violent conspiracy theorists: CEO
Apple CEO Tim Cook after accepting the first ‘Courage Against Hate’ award talked about Apple’s strong stance against far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. “As we showed this year, we won’t give a platform to violent conspiracy theorists on the App Store,” Cook said. He further said, “creating experiences free from violence and hate” is the right thing to do.
UP govt's wrong policies behind Bulandshahr clash: Mayawati
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Tuesday said the "irresponsible and wrong" policies of the Uttar Pradesh government is behind the mob violence in Bulandshahr. "Due to patronising of unscrupulous elements by [the] BJP, there is 'jungle raj' in the state," she added. Due to aggressiveness and violence promoted by BJP, its leaders were also suffering in UP, she said.
Astronomers find over 100 exoplanets in three months
An international team of astronomers has found more than 100 planets outside the solar system within three months using a combination of space and ground-based telescopes. They investigated 227 exoplanets found during NASA’s K2 mission and confirmed 104 of them. Seven of the confirmed exoplanets were found to have ultra-short orbital periods of less than 24 hours.
Five arrested for murdering Delhi traffic police constable
The police have arrested five people on Tuesday in connection with the murder of a Delhi traffic police constable on November 29. The policeman was beaten to death and was later dumped in a deserted area, police said. A resident of Delhi's Rohini, the policeman was posted as a constable at Parliament Street, a senior police officer added.
Will discuss 'uncontrollable' arms race with Russia, China: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that the US, Russia and China will in the future begin talks to bring a halt to the "uncontrollable" arms race. Trump's comment follows an announcement earlier this year to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. The treaty required the elimination of US' and Russia's nuclear missiles from Europe.
Russia partially unblocks Ukraine seaports amid standoff
Russia has partially unblocked the Ukrainian seaports on the Azov Sea amid the ongoing standoff between the two countries, Ukraine's Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelyan said. Russia has lifted some restrictions on movement to and from the ports of Berdyansk and Mariupol. "The vessels are stopped by the Russian side, they're still inspecting, but traffic has been partly restored," he added.
Tribunal restrains 9 ex-officials of IL&FS from selling assets
The National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT) Mumbai bench on Monday restrained nine former officials of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) from selling their personal assets. NCLT further directed officials including Ravi Parthasarathy, Hari Sankaran and Arun Saha to disclose their assets in three weeks. The tribunal will hear the matter further on January 16.
Pre-filled ITR forms will be made available soon: CBDT chief
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Sushil Chandra on Tuesday said Income Tax Return (ITR) forms will soon be pre-filled. He added that authorities are working on a project that will use data available from entities which deduct tax at source to offer pre-filled forms. In a year, e-PAN will be issued within four hours, Chandra further said.
Gautam Gambhir announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Gautam Gambhir announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday. The 37-year-old, who was India's highest run-scorer in both the 2007 WT20 and 2011 World Cup finals, played 58 Tests, 147 ODIs and 37 T20Is. "I think someone up there was writing my script, but looks like now he has run out of his ink," he said.
Varun Dhawan to be paid ₹21 crore for ABCD 3: Reports
Varun Dhawan will be paid ₹21 crore for Remo D'souza directorial ABCD 3, as per reports. "This fee places him in a league higher than Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor," reports stated. The dance film, which will also star Katrina Kaif, will be shot in 4D and is reportedly among the first Bollywood films to be shot in this format.
Selectors' bias against Mumbai cricketers deep-set: Gavaskar
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has alleged that selectors' "deep-set bias" is denying players from Mumbai opportunities to play for India's national sides. Gavaskar cited the example of batsman Siddhesh Lad, who hasn't earned a call-up to the India 'A' squad despite his consistency in domestic cricket. He added that Indian cricket suffers with such biased and myopic decisions.
Rahul wrongly says 'Kumbharam' as 'Kumbhakarna' during speech
Congress President Rahul Gandhi while addressing a rally in Rajasthan on Tuesday wrongly called 'Kumbharam Lift Yojana' as 'Kumbhakarna Lift Yojana'. He soon corrected the error on the stage and called it correctly as 'Kumbharam Lift Yojana'. Rahul alleged that the incumbent Rajasthan government did not do anything for the Kumbharam Lift Yojana in five years.
Uma Bharti to not contest 2019 elections to focus on Ram temple
BJP leader and Union Minister Uma Bharti on Tuesday announced she'll not contest the Lok Sabha elections in 2019 and will concentrate on the issues of Ram temple and cleanliness of the river Ganga. The minister reportedly said that she would go on a Ganga yatra for one-and-a-half years and reside on the banks of river Ganga during that period.
German man booked for participating in CPI(ML) meeting in Telangana
The Telangana police have filed a case against a German man under the Foreigners Act for participating in a public meeting held by CPI (ML) New Democracy in the state. "It's against the law for foreign nationals to partake in such meetings...We will arrest him soon," a police official said. The meeting was hosted by the party's candidate Gummadi Narsaiah.
Will sort it out: US on India sanctions waiver for Russia missiles
Talking about granting India a possible sanctions waiver for purchasing Russian S-400 missile defence systems, US Defence Secretary James Mattis said, "We'll sort out all those issues." His statement came as Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is currently on an official visit to the US. India signed an over $5-billion deal with Russia in October to purchase five S-400 systems.
Trans police attempts suicide on video, blames seniors of abuse
A transwoman police officer from Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district was admitted to a hospital after she attempted suicide allegedly after she was verbally abused by three superior officers while on duty. She also filmed her suicide attempt, in which she could be seen mixing a powdered substance in water and drinking it. The video was widely shared on social media.
Why are women in Australia sharing photos of their bare arms?
Women in Australia are sharing pictures of their uncovered arms on social media in solidarity with a journalist, Patricia Karvelas, who was asked to leave the Australian parliament for "showing too much skin" on Monday. Patricia, who was wearing a half-sleeve pantsuit, tweeted a picture of herself, which went viral. "Is this 1880?" a person commented on Patricia's tweet.
Top YouTuber asks fans not to insult India over T-series
Felix Kjellberg, who runs YouTube's most subscribed channel 'PewDiePie', has asked his fans to not insult India in his new video. This comes after his fans started posting offensive comments about India amid concerns that T-Series will take over as YouTube's most subscribed channel. The YouTuber also announced a fundraiser which he has started for the NGO CRY in India.
Shooting with Will Smith sir was fun: Tiger on SOTY 2
While speaking about his experience on set with Hollywood actor Will Smith, who features in his upcoming film 'Student of the Year 2', Tiger Shroff said, "Shooting with Will sir was fun". Tiger and his co-stars shot a song with Will Smith for the film. "The song will be a treat for the audience when it releases," Tiger further said.
Telangana minority quota an insult to Ambedkar: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi on Monday alleged the caretaker Telangana government is betraying the country and insulting BR Ambedkar by proposing religion-based reservation with 12% quota for Muslim minority. "To save...chair, you (TRS) are conspiring to steal their rights (Dalits, STs and OBCs) from...back door," he said. The TRS, Congress, TDP and AIMIM are becoming a threat to democracy, he added.
Rahul's fatwa says I shouldn't use 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai': PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit back at Congress chief Rahul Gandhi saying 'Naamdar' (Rahul) has come up with a "fatwa" that "I shouldn't begin my rallies with 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'". "They must be ashamed of even saying such a thing," he added while addressing a rally in Rajasthan. He said this shows Congress' disrespect for the motherland.
Indian diet about taste, overseas focus on nutrition: Chopra
Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said, "In India, there are good diets you can follow but it is about taste as well. Overseas, the food may not be very tasty but that diet is really good for the athletes." "Outside the weather and environment is better too... Things are improving here though," Chopra added.
Pak all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez announces Test retirement
Pakistani all-rounder and former captain Mohammad Hafeez announced that he will retire from Test cricket at the end of the ongoing third and final Test match of the series between Pakistan and New Zealand in Abu Dhabi. "I am announcing my retirement and feel happy that I worked hard in my career," Hafeez said after stumps on Day 2.
Weightlifter wins Olympic medals years after actual events
Canada's now-retired weightlifter Christine Girard was given the London 2012 gold medal and the Beijing 2008 bronze medal after the urine samples of the weightlifters finishing above her at the events tested positive for banned substances. Girard became the first Olympic champion in Canadian weightlifting history and the first Canadian ever to win two Olympic medals in the sport.
Microsoft Azure launches Virtual Assistant Accelerator
Microsoft Azure recently launched the Virtual Assistant Accelerator, which promises to develop conversational bots to enhance personalised content delivery across multiple devices. Talking about this technology at Trescon’s World AI Show, Microsoft said, “We are unlocking the power of AI to amplify human ingenuity and develop the overall national capabilities and economy."n
Canadian gift platform reports credit card hack after 4 yrs
Gift platform 1-800-Flowers' Canadian branch in a filing said that malware on its website had unauthorised access to customers' credit cards for four years, between August 15, 2014 to September 15, 2018. Information collected includes customers' first and last name, payment card number, expiration date, and card security code, according to the filing. The company's main website was unaffected.
Alibaba video unit's head steps down amid corruption probe
Alibaba’s video streaming unit Youku's President Yang Weidong has stepped down amid an anti-corruption probe. Yang is understood to be assisting the police with an investigation into “an alleged case of seeking economic benefits”, the group’s spokesperson said. Alibaba Pictures Group Chairman and CEO Fan Luyuan would be taking over the position in addition to his current role.
Army chief's hug destroyed India's Foreign Ministry: Pak Minister
Pakistan's Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said that one hug by the country's Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa "destroyed" India's Foreign Ministry. He also attributed the success of the Kartarpur event to Bajwa's hug. Ahmed's comments were in an apparent reference to the hug between Bajwa and Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu during Pakistan PM Imran Khan's swearing-in ceremony.
Indian-origin man jailed for molesting woman in Singapore
An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to ten weeks in prison for molesting a woman inside a bus in Singapore. The incident took place on May 7 when the accused, Kajayendran Krishnan, in a drunken state grabbed and caressed the arm of the victim, as per reports. Citing personal problems for drinking alcohol, Krishnan pleaded guilty to charges of molestation.
Muslim nations must learn about peace from India: Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said that Islamic countries should learn about unity from India so that there is peace in the world. Even with a population of over 125 crore, there is coordination among all the religions in India, he added. Talking about the Doklam issue, he said both India and China should resolve the issue together.
World's most powerful people 'aren't that smart': Michelle Obama
Ex-US First Lady Michelle Obama has said that the world's most powerful people "are not that smart". "I've been at every powerful table you can think of...They do a lot of things to keep their seats (as) they don't want to share power," she added. "Their ideas are no more exciting. They don't solve problems any better," she further said.
Trump is building a new liberal world order: US State Secy
US State Secretary Mike Pompeo has said that President Donald Trump is rallying the world to build a new liberal world order. "We're acting to preserve, protect, and advance an open, just, transparent and free world of sovereign states," Pompeo added. "Under President Trump, we are not abandoning international leadership or our friends in the international system," he further said.
Luxury brand Chanel bans use of fur in its collections
French fashion house Chanel will no longer make use of exotic animal skins and fur in their collections, announced Chanel's President Bruno Pavlovsky. Pavlovsky added that Chanel will be focusing on developing textiles and leathers sourced from "agri-food" industries. The 'exotic skins' covered by the ban include those of crocodiles, lizards, snakes, sharks and stingrays.
Blackstone may buy Adani's Mumbai property for ₹1,900 crore
US-based private equity firm Blackstone Group is reportedly in talks to acquire Adani Realty's commercial office project at Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex for around ₹1,900 crore. This comes after the investment arm of Shapoorji Pallonji Group backed out from buying the property, reports added. The 10-storey building, called 'Inspire', has been developed over an area of 8 lakh square feet.
Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas' 1st official wedding photos released
American magazine 'People' has released the first official pictures of actress Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas' wedding. The couple had a Christian wedding ceremony on Saturday, which was followed by a Hindu wedding at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. They had also shared pictures from their Mehendi and Sangeet ceremony on social media.
It is time to back PM Modi's peace efforts in South Asia: US
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has said it is time for every "responsible nation" to support peace efforts by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the UN and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani in South Asia. Mattis' statement came while addressing the media at the Pentagon on Monday as he welcomed Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for talks.
Sehwag fell short by 7 runs to become 1st player with 3 triple tons
On December 4, 2009, Virender Sehwag was dismissed for 293(254) on the third day of the Mumbai Test against Sri Lanka, falling short by just seven runs to become the first cricketer to hit three Test triple centuries. Sehwag, whose innings included 40 fours and seven sixes, was dismissed by Muttiah Muralitharan in the fourth over of the day.
The new normal will be exciting: Manisha on Sonali's return to India
Manisha Koirala, while posting a message for Sonali Bendre who has returned to Mumbai amid her cancer treatment, wrote, "Welcome dear...discovering "the new normal" will be exciting." She added, "Navigating mindfully, it's indeed a soulful time!! You have shown grace and strength in trying times...You are gorgeous inside out!!" Earlier, Sonali said she is in Mumbai for a "happy interval".
We are dead serious: India shows interest in hosting 2032 Olympics
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has submitted a formal expression of interest to bid for 2032 Olympics. "We are dead serious about this bid for the 2032 Olympics. I had a meeting with the Bid Committee of the IOC. They welcomed the move and said India should've hosted Olympics much earlier," IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta said.
Delhi Daredevils renamed as Delhi Capitals ahead of 2019 IPL season
Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils has been renamed as Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2019 Indian Premier League season. "We wanted this name to mean something to each and everyone from Delhi," Parth Jindal, the co-owner of the franchise said. Parth's JSW Sports had bought a 50% ownership stake in the team earlier this year.
1st synthetic material that gets thicker on stretching found
University of Leeds researchers led by Devesh Mistry have discovered the first synthetic material that becomes thicker at the molecular level as it is stretched. "When we stretch conventional materials, such as steel bars and rubber bands they become thinner. Auxetic materials...get thicker," Mistry said. Potential applications of auxetics may include body armour and medical equipment, he added.
HC asks BJP leader to pay ₹25,000 for wasting court’s time
The Kerala High Court has rejected a PIL filed by BJP leader Sobha Surendran against alleged police action at Sabarimala Temple and imposed a fine of ₹25,000 for wasting the court's time. The HC remarked that the petition was filed for "cheap publicity". In her PIL, Surendran had alleged that the police was harassing devotees at Sabarimala Temple.
FBI helps Noida, Gurugram Police bust call centre scam
The US' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has assisted the Noida and Gurugram Police to bust a call centre scam. Over 50,000 people from at least 15 countries are believed to have been duped in the name of software giant Microsoft. International police organisation Interpol and Canada's Royal Canadian Mounted Police also assisted in the investigation.
Student commits suicide after teacher seeks bribe to pass in exam
A 19-year-old student of National Fire Service College, Nagpur, allegedly committed suicide at the railway tracks near the New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday. The student had sent a suicide note to his father over WhatsApp, alleging a teacher demanded ₹35,000 to give him passing marks in seven semesters. The college has ordered an inquiry to probe the incident.
France suspends fuel tax hike after worst protests in 50 years
The French government on Tuesday suspended a planned fuel tax hike for six months following the worst protests in the country's capital Paris in 50 years. This marks President Emmanuel Macron's first significant U-turn on a major policy since taking power in 2017. More than 130 people were injured and over 400 were arrested as protests turned violent in Paris.
Journalist removed from Aus parliament for showing 'too much skin'
A female journalist was on Monday removed from the Australian parliament for allegedly breaching the dress code. Patricia Karvelas said an attendant came up to her during a question time session with politicians and said her clothes showed "too much shoulder". The journalist received an apology from the government, which also ordered a review of the dress code.
The first book on stock market goes on sale for ₹1.3 crore
Confusion of Confusions, the first book known to be written about a stock exchange, went on sale at a Sotheby's online auction with a reserve price of $190,000 (₹1.3 crore). Joseph Penso de la Vega wrote the book on the Amsterdam stock exchange in 1688. The first edition that is on sale is one of less than 10 in existence.
Joined Instagram due to prodding of well-wishers: Aishwarya
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan revealed that her decision to join Instagram this year was because of the "patience, prodding and perseverance" of her well-wishers. "The reason I stayed away...was that the nature of the beast is such that it becomes a business," Aishwarya explained. She added that social media is a way of life and it's here to stay.
Revanth our BrahMos missile, says Congress after his arrest
Hours after Telangana Congress Working President Revanth Reddy was taken into preventive custody, Congress leader GN Reddy said he is not an ordinary man but instead a "BrahMos missile" that is going to "finish" the Telangana Rashtra Samithi. Reddy was detained after he reportedly called for a shutdown in Kodangal to protest alleged police raids on his associates.
Vasundhara Raje failed on all counts: Sachin Pilot
Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot has said Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje has failed to deliver results of the promises she made for the state on all counts. "She came with two-thirds majority on...tall promises. But, right from the beginning of her term on every...political challenge...she has lost," he added. The palpable unrest is because of non-delivery of promises, he said.
Teen Mbappe wins Best Young Player award at Ballon d'Or event
France's 19-year-old World Cup-winning forward Kylian Mbappe won the Trophee Kopa, awarded at the Ballon d'Or ceremony to the best young player under 21 years of age at Monday's ceremony in Paris. Mbappe became the first-ever recipient of the trophy, which has been named after France legend Raymond Kopa and voted for by former Ballon d'Or winners.
Tumblr to ban all 'adult content' starting December 17
Blogging platform Tumblr has said that it will ban all "adult content", which includes "real-life human genitals or female-presenting nipples, and any content...that depicts sex acts," starting December 17. It added existing adult content will be set to a "private mode" viewable only to the original poster. Notably, Tumblr was recently removed from Apple's App Store due to child pornography.
PM creating 2 Hindustans, 1 for farmers & 1 for Ambani: Rahul
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed PM Narendra Modi is creating "two Hindustans". He said, "One is the Hindustan for Anil Ambani, who...will get the Rafale contract...from Modiji." Citing a media report, he added, "The second is the Hindustan for farmers, whose 750 kg of onion grown after four months of toil will get only ₹1,040 from Modiji."
Audi to invest $15.9 bn in electric and self-driving cars
Premium automaker Audi on Tuesday said it would invest $15.9 billion through 2023 in electric mobility, digitalisation and autonomous driving. By 2025, Audi aims to offer approximately 20 electrified models, about half of which will have all-electric drive systems. Audi's total projected expenditure for the next five years amounts to $45.6 billion, the company said in a statement.