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Delta offers refund for forcing couple with 2 kids off plane
Delta Airlines is offering refunds to a family which was forced off a plane and threatened with jail for refusing to give up a paid seat for their two-year-old son. The couple further alleged that they were threatened their children would be taken from them. The couple, travelling with two toddlers, was told the two-year-old couldn't have his own seat.
US lawmakers question airlines over customer service
US lawmakers have threatened carriers, including United Airlines, with legislation aimed to improve customer service. This comes after a flyer was dragged off a flight and another was hit with a baby stroller. Airline executives testified to the House of Representatives transportation committee in a four-hour hearing, with United CEO Oscar Munoz calling the removal "a mistake of epic proportions."
Musk invites ideas for naming his tunnel startup's machine
Elon Musk on Friday took to Twitter to invite suggestions for his tunnel digging startup The Boring Company's first tunneling machine. People suggested names like 'Snoop Dug', 'Boring machine', 'William Burroughs' and 'Tunnel McTunnelFace'. Musk replied to a few name suggestions and one of his tweets read, "Kinda like Snoop Dug".
Ola hid information on Bengaluru molestation case: Police
A case will be registered against Ola as it allegedly concealed information from the police in the April 28 sexual assault case, according to Bengaluru Police Commissioner. The accused driver was found to be using the login credentials of a driver who already quit Ola. Neither Ola nor the car's owner informed the police about the driver’s impersonation, said police.
Quikr acquires home services startup Zimmber in $10 mn deal
Online classifieds startup Quikr has acquired Mumbai-based home services startup Zimmber for about $10 million (₹64.2 crore) in an all-stock deal. Zimmber is Quikr's fourth acquisition in the home services vertical in the last 12 months. One of the handful homegrown billion-dollar startups, Quikr is valued at around $1.5 billion and acquired Zalosa, Zapluk and Stayglad last year.
Adopt cows, shun beef: RSS' MRM to Muslims
The Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM), a Muslim wing affiliated to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has appealed to the Muslim community to adopt cows and shun beef. "The Arabs shunned beef for many years. Eating beef is something that has come up recently among Muslims. Over 150 Muslim families across India are already running gaushalas," said an RSS leader.
Australia to sell Kesar variety of Indian mango for 1st time
Australia will be selling Kesar variety of Indian mangoes for the first time with the inaugural consignment of nearly 400 trays landing in Sydney. "The first consignment was a little disappointing…The fruit had a little bit of blemish on the skin," said Perfection Fresh Australia (PFA) Australia's largest fresh produce marketing company. "The eating quality is quite nice," it added.
African lady strips in Delhi metro over feud with passengers
A video showing an African woman stripping in crowded Delhi metro after a feud with some passengers has surfaced on social media. The woman, along with another African woman, has alleged that they were verbally abused by passengers. In the video, some passengers are heard shouting "Bahar Nikalo, Bahar Nikalo".
What is law for bystanders who are witness to an accident?
Factly has released a video titled "Understanding Traffic Rules - Accident Law for bystanders" which explains that while there is no legal duty to do anything, witnesses can call an ambulance and police. The video further explains that any individual who calls the police to inform them of an accident, they need not reveal their personal details.
Tarang Sanchar Web Portal to check radiation level launched
The Centre has launched Tarang Sanchar Web Portal that gives information to the public regarding Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) signals and eases their misconceptions about EMF emissions from mobile towers. Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha said that it will empower consumers to know about the towers in a particular area and whether they are compliant with the EMF emission norms.
Youth in Bihar fined ₹20K for 'forcibly' kissing girl
The Makhachak panchayat in the Begusarai district of Bihar has reportedly slapped a fine of ₹20,000 on a youth (22) for 'forcibly' kissing a girl (20) twice. The quantum of the financial penalty was decided on the number of kisses, said some villagers. The girl, however, wants the accused youth to marry her, stating no one would marry her now.
Modi announces ₹2L as compensation for Etah accident victims
PM Narendra Modi today announced a compensation of ₹2 lakh for the family of each of the 14 victims killed in the recent road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Etah area. Modi further announced a sum of ₹50,000 to all 28 people who were seriously injured in the accident and wished for their quick recovery while condoling the loss of lives.
US police probe seven 'shaving cat' abductions
Police officers in Virginia, US are investigating why someone is abducting pet cats and returning them with hairless underbellies. A "Shaving Cats!!??" poster says, "cats have been abducted and had their lower abdomens and groin areas shaved." Meanwhile, the police said the cats had not been harmed during the incidents, adding, "The shaving appears to be almost surgical."
GL skipper Raina consoles DD's Pant after he misses ton
Gujarat Lions captain Suresh Raina walked up to Delhi Daredevils' player Rishabh Pant and consoled him after the latter missed out on his maiden IPL century by three runs on Thursday. Pant stood at the crease after being caught behind at 97(43), when Raina went to him and held his head. Bowler Basil Thampi also consoled Pant after dismissing him.
Goalscorer jumps on fence to do 'Spiderman celebration'
A footballer's 'Spiderman celebration' video has gone viral on the internet. The footballer is seen scoring a goal and running towards the fence where he flings himself onto the fencing and tries to grip onto it sideways like the superhero character 'Spiderman'. After the jump, the player is seen rebounding onto the gravel in front of the pitch.
16-year-old becomes first US boxer to compete wearing hijab
Amaiya Zafar, a 16-year-old boxer from Minnesota, USA, became the first American to wear a hijab during a competitive USA Boxing sanctioned fight last week. Amaiya campaigned for rules to be changed after she was told that she could not wear her hijab. She was also allowed to compete in attire that fully covered her arms and legs.
Passengers brawl on LA-bound plane; 1 arrested
A video has emerged of two passengers fighting on a Tokyo-Los Angeles flight before takeoff. A fellow passenger claimed the fight erupted when a man attacked another passenger, shouting "I'll kill you!" and "You think I'm crazy?" The passenger was removed from the flight and arrested after attempting to choke an airport employee.
#MakeMostOfNow with the Data Strong Network says Vodafone
Mobile internet is now widely used across age groups for multiple applications such as live streaming, maps, group video calls, etc. Vodafone continues to invest in building Vodafone SuperNet™ 4G – The Data Strong Network™ to provide a fast and consistent mobile internet experience for their customers. Their latest campaign shows an old, young at heart couple out to #MakeMostOfNow.
Trump's Obamacare replacement bill passed by US House
The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved a revised bill to repeal Obamacare and replace it with a Republican healthcare plan, handing President Donald Trump his first major legislative victory. However, the bill needs to pass the Senate to become a law. Notably, Trump's first attempt to repeal Obamacare collapsed in March.
BCCI could lose over ₹3,200 cr over Champions Trophy pullout
BCCI is estimated to lose around $500 million (over ₹3,200 crore) if it boycotts the Champions Trophy in June. BCCI is contemplating exercising the Members Participation Agreement as per which India will also be out of all ICC events between 2015-2023, if it boycotts the CT. BCCI will lose $100 million hosting fees, besides its revenue share of $293 million.
The biggest privacy risk is your smartphone: Nandan Nilekani
Reacting to privacy concerns regarding Aadhaar, Infosys Co-founder and former UIDAI Chairman Nandan Nilekani has said, "The biggest privacy risk is your smartphone". He added that a person's location, messages and call records can be obtained on real-time basis through a smartphone. "Aadhaar is a sporadic thing—it is episodic, for instance, when I go and open an account," Nilekani said.
Uber faces criminal probe over secret tool used to evade law
Uber is facing a criminal investigation from the US Department of Justice for using secret tool called 'Greyball' that helped its drivers evade the law. In March, Uber admitted the tool helped drivers to evade law officials in cities where its services were restricted or banned. The tool enabled Uber app to show no or fake cars to the officials.
14 killed, over 20 injured as mini truck overturns in UP
At least 14 people were killed and over 20 were injured as a mini truck, carrying a wedding party, overturned on Thursday night in Uttar Pradesh's Etah. As per reports, the driver had fallen asleep and lost control of the vehicle that broke the roadside railing and fell into the shallow drain which had about two feet of water.
Teaser of Salman Khan's film Tubelight released
The teaser of upcoming film Tubelight, starring actor Salman Khan and Chinese actress Zhu Zhu, has been released. The film is set in the backdrop of the Sino-Indian war of 1962. Directed by Kabir Khan and also starring actor Shah Rukh Khan in a cameo role, the movie is scheduled to release on June 23.
Student designs skyscraper that 3D-prints houses
A Malaysian architecture student, Haseef Rafiei, has designed the concept of a skyscraper called 'Pod Vending Machine' that would 3D-print houses. The skyscraper will have a 3D printer installed on its top that will print and dispense houses room-by-room. The building will get taller and the 3D printer will move upwards with the increasing number of houses.
Airline threatens couple with jail for not giving up seat
A couple have claimed they were kicked off an overbooked Delta Airlines flight and threatened with jail and "foster care" for their children after refusing to give up a seat. They had purchased the seat for their older son, who travelled by an earlier flight. The staff said their two-year-old could not have his own seat due to US regulations.
Looks like Arnab Goswami is again cheating: Swamy
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Thursday tweeted, "Looks like Arnab G is again cheating. His advertisements proclaim Republic is coming. That is illegal and he knows that too". Notably, Swamy had earlier objected to the use of the title 'Republic' by journalist Arnab Goswami for his TV channel, stating under the Emblem Act one cannot use the word 'Republic'.
I'm ashamed: Mamata on BJP leader's 'hijra' remark
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday reacted to BJP leader Shyamapada Mondal's 'hijra' (eunuch) remark, stating she feels ashamed of such remarks. "How dare they question my birth, my identity, my parents? Who are they? Even we worship Lord Ram, that Ram who worshipped Maa Durga," she said. Mondal had earlier said that TMC chief is a 'hijra'.
Grenade found in well of Delhi's Red Fort
A grenade was found in a well of Delhi's Red Fort on Thursday evening, prompting the team of National Security Guard (NSG) to swing into action. NSG has safely removed the grenade from the Red Fort and the preliminary inquiry suggests that it was a very old grenade, said Jatin Narwal, DCP (North).
If Pak kills our 1 soldier, behead its 100 soldiers: Ramdev
Reacting to the mutilation of two Indian soldiers' bodies by the Pakistani Army, yoga guru Swami Ramdev on Thursday said that India should behead 100 Pakistani soldiers if they do such a thing with an Indian soldier. Ramdev has also announced that he will open 'Patanjali Aavasiya Sainik school' this year for children of martyred soldiers.
Trump strategist's to-do list revealed in Twitter photo
The to-do list of US President Donald Trump's Chief Strategist Steve Bannon was revealed in an image tweeted by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, a Jewish author and broadcaster. Items on the to-do list included "Sunset our visa laws so that Congress is forced to revise and revisit them", "Triple the number of ICE agents", and "build the border wall", among others.
Trump signs executive order on religious freedom
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order on religious liberties designed to ease a ban on political activity by churches and other tax-exempt institutions. "We will not allow people of faith to be targeted anymore," Trump said. The order also gives regulatory relief to religious employers that object to an Obamacare mandate for contraception in healthcare.
Baahubali 2 gets ₹200 crore insurance cover
Baahubali 2 has been insured by Future Generali for over ₹200 crore, under its film package insurance product. The policy covers risks related to the film from the pre-production to post-production stage, said a statement. It provides cover against film's legal liability to pay damages for third-party civil claims arising out of bodily injury or property damage, due to accidents.
Katrina shares photos from photoshoot with Mario Testino
Actress Katrina Kaif has shared pictures from a photoshoot with Peruvian photographer Mario Testino, which have been shot for Vogue India. Earlier, Katrina became the first Bollywood star to feature in the photographer's 'Towel Series'. Mario has photographed several international celebrities, including Britney Spears, Selena Gomez and Kendall Jenner for the Towel Series.
Pant's 97(43) helps DD chase GL's 208 with 7 wickets in hand
Delhi Daredevils' Rishabh Pant scored a 43-ball 97 to help his side chase down the target of 209 set by Gujarat Lions on Thursday. Lions' captain Suresh Raina scored 77(43) and Dinesh Karthik hit 65(34) to help their side reach 208/7. In reply, Pant and Sanju Samson added 143 for the second wicket to help DD win by 7 wickets.
In Pics: Evolution of India’s ODI jersey, from 1985 to 2017
Indian cricket team wore a yellow and blue jersey in the 1985 Benson & Hedges World Championship, while 1992 World Cup saw an indigo-coloured jersey for the side. Orange colour was added to the sides and the text of the jersey for 2011 World Cup winning team. BCCI unveiled team India's new kit for the next ODI series on Thursday.
Man arrested at airport with poisonous snakes in luggage
A Russian was arrested at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol after frogs and snakes, including 26 highly poisonous lancehead vipers, were found in his luggage. Netherlands' animal welfare authority said he "has seriously harmed the animals by stuffing them into these plastic buckets, therefore a charge of cruelty to animals has been opened." He was flying from Brazil to Russia via Amsterdam.
Rahul Gandhi fit to be India's PM: Punjab CM Amarinder
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh on Thursday said Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi had the "potential" to become the Prime Minister of the country. Stating that he always found Gandhi "extremely perceptive and decisive", Singh added, "There was a deliberate attempt to undermine his image by calling him names." Singh further said the time was right for a "generational change" in Congress.
3 injured after terror attack on Army patrol party in J&K
At least two security personnel and a civilian were injured after terrorists attacked an Army patrol party in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Earlier in the day, the security forces had cordoned off more than 20 villages in the district in the wake of recent terror attacks in the Valley.
Tie old cows outside BJP men's homes, see if they care: Lalu
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday asked his party workers to tie old, non-milking cows outside the houses of BJP leaders to see if they really cared for the animal. "Even if the BJP leaders beat you with sticks, bear it and do not resist. We need to show if they are really concerned about cow service," Lalu added.
Saudi chief of succession council dies
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's elder brother Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who headed a body that helps determine the royal succession, died on Wednesday. The 90-year-old served as Defence Minister for two terms in 1955 and 1962. He will be buried on Thursday after prayers at the Grand Mosque in the Muslim holy city of Mecca.
ISIS militants developing own social media platform: Europol
Europol Director Rob Wainwright has said that Islamic State militants are developing their own social media platform to avoid security crackdowns on their communications and propaganda. He added that the online platform had been uncovered during a 48-hour operation against internet extremism. Over 2,000 extremist items hosted on 52 social media platforms were also identified during the operation.
N Korean media slams China over nuclear warnings
North Korea's state news agency on Wednesday slammed China, saying that its media commentaries calling for tougher sanctions over the country's nuclear program were undermining relations. "The DPRK will never beg for the maintenance of friendship with China," the news agency said. However, China said that its position on developing friendly relations with North Korea is consistent and clear.
Rashford goal gives Man Utd first leg win in Europa semis
A 67th-minute free kick by Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford gave the Red Devils a 1-0 away win over Spanish club Celta Vigo in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final on Thursday. Rashford, who was denied a chance in the first half, produced a curler that struck just inside the far post, beating Celta keeper Sergio Alvarez.
Japanese rider does 13-hr long wheelie to smash world record
Japan's Masaru Abe smashed the world record for the longest continuous wheelie after doing a wheelie on his scooter for over 13 hours, covering 500.5322 kilometres. Abe, who rode a Yamaha Jog, maintained a speed of 40 kmph and broke the previous record of 331.0195 km. Abe experienced back pain two hours into his attempt and had to take painkillers.
Indian edtech startup Byju’s becomes Harvard case study
Bengaluru-based education technology startup Byju's has become the subject of a case study published by Harvard Business School. Founded in 2011 by Byju Raveendran, the startup is backed by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Sequoia. Indian wearable startup GOQii, digital payments firm Paytm, and e-commerce major Flipkart also have Harvard case studies about them.
Swamy takes a jibe at lawyer who advised him to adopt cows
BJP MP Subramanian Swamy took a jibe at lawyer Shehzad Poonawalla after he asked him to "adopt 5 cows if he cares so much about it", in a live debate on Wednesday. "Next you will ask me to marry all Muslim women since I oppose triple talaq! Who is more dumb: Bhupen or Buddhu?", Swamy tweeted on the 'stupid' suggestion.
Rats drank 9 lakh litres of seized alcohol: Bihar Police
The Bihar Police has claimed that rats finished off around nine lakh litres of alcohol that the police had seized in raids in the dry state. After the media reported that seized alcohol bottles were missing from police station stores, the police said that some of the bottles had been destroyed while the remaining were consumed by rodents.
FB to hire 3,000 moderators following rise in violent videos
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has pledged to hire 3,000 more reviewers to remove objectionable content faster following an increase in number of violent videos uploaded on the platform. Facebook has been criticised for taking too long to remove such content. Last month, the video of a Thai man killing his 11-month-old daughter was available for 24 hours before being removed.
Apple announces $1 billion fund for manufacturing jobs in US
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday announced that the technology major is forming a $1 billion fund to invest in US companies that perform advanced manufacturing. Notably, while campaigning for US presidency in 2016, Donald Trump had said he was going to force Apple to start building their "damn computers and things in this country, instead of in other countries."
Sennheiser launches headphones priced at ₹45 lakh in India
German audio company Sennheiser on Thursday launched its HE 1 headphones in India priced at ₹45 lakh. The company claims the headphones took nearly a decade to develop and the production is limited to one unit a day. The headphones have gold-vapourised ceramic electrodes, while an accompanying amplifier is made using marble from Italy.
Assam govt changes names of all major roads of Guwahati
The BJP-led Assam government on Thursday changed the names of all the major roads of Guwahati. The existing names were in use since the colonial times, hence we decided to change them, said Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. While GS Road has been renamed as Mahapurush Srimanta Sankerdev Path, Beltola-Khanapara Road is renamed as Peer Azan Fakir Road.
West Bengal only state to not take part in Swachh Survekshan
West Bengal is the only state which did not take part in the government's Swachh Survekshan Survey 2017, the results of which were announced on Thursday. The state CM Mamata Banerjee had opted out of the mission, claiming her government cannot 'burden' the people with additional taxes on water and other civic amenities.
China urges its citizens in N Korea to return home
China has reportedly advised its citizens in North Korea to return home amid concern that the latter's military provocations may trigger a US attack. Earlier, China called on the US and North Korea to stay calm and "stop irritating each other". Notably, the US has sent a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and a pair of strategic bombers to the Korean peninsula.
Adidas shares hit record high as it outperforms rival Nike
Adidas shares rose to a record high on Thursday after the sportswear firm reported a bigger than expected increase in first-quarter profit, outpacing rival Nike in North America and China. Adidas sales rose by 31% in the quarter, compared with Nike's 3% rise in North America. Adidas has been benefiting from a shift towards retro styles which has hurt Nike.
I-T dept activates e-filing for all Income Tax Returns
The Income Tax department on Thursday activated the e-filing facility for all categories of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the assessment year 2017-18. The new ITRs have been made available for filing on the e-portal of the department. The government had launched all ITRs on March 31 including the one-page simplified ITR-1 (Sahaj) for salaried class.
SBI declines to share amount of money in suspended accounts
SBI has declined to share the quantum of money lying in suspended bank accounts in which interest amount of customers, who don't claim it due to religious reasons, is kept. The bank was asked to provide details of suspended accounts, and was also asked to share guidelines to deal with such interest amount. SBI said it doesn't maintain such information.
Canada recalls Bombay Sapphire gin with 77% alcohol content
Canadian authorities have issued recall of a brand of gin after it was discovered that some bottles may contain 77% alcohol rather than 40% listed on the bottle. Liquor authorities said that an investigation on Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin revealed it was "not safe for consumption". Bacardi Canada, which manages the product's distribution, said it doesn't recommend its consumption.
It isn't a movie, it is a religion: Star Wars director
Director JJ Abrams has said that Star Wars isn't a movie, it's a religion. He further added that managing the expectations of the fans can be difficult. Star Wars: The Last Jedi will release in the USA on December 15 this year. It is the second film in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, following Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).n
Video shows Disha Patani dancing to Beyonce's Crazy in Love
Actress Disha Patani is seen dancing to Beyonce's song 'Crazy in Love' in a video which she shared on her Instagram account. The actress, who is known for films like 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' and Jackie Chan's 'Kung Fu Yoga', has also featured in the music video for the song 'Befikra'.
Shah Rukh Khan replies to fan who shared photo of him in car
Actor Shah Rukh Khan replied to a fan who tweeted a picture of the actor in a car, stating that he spotted SRK while he was on a morning walk. He added, "Saw u leaving just 5 minutes back with window glass wide open." The actor replied that he was on his way to drop AbRam to school.
Ed Sheeran releases video for his song 'Galway Girl'
Singer Ed Sheeran released the official video for his song 'Galway Girl' on Wednesday. The video features actress Saoirse Ronan, who has starred in movies like 'The Host' and 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'. The song is the third single from his album '÷' (Divide), which includes the songs 'Castle On The Hill' and 'Shape of You'.
Rock band Eagles sues 'Hotel California' in Mexico
Rock band Eagles has filed a lawsuit accusing the owners of a Mexico hotel for using the name 'Hotel California', the band's Grammy award-winning song, without permission. The complaint stated that the owners "actively encourage" guests to believe the hotel is associated with the band. It added that people believe the hotel served as inspiration for song, which is false.
In Pics: Fawad Khan's photoshoot with his wife Sadaf
Pakistani actor Fawad Khan has done a photoshoot with his wife Sadaf for 'Masala', a celebrity lifestyle magazine based in Dubai. Sadaf also shared pictures from behind the scenes of the shoot on her Instagram account. Fawad has acted in Bollywood films like Khoobsurat, Kapoor And Sons and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.
UEFA to test new 'ABBA' format for penalty shootouts
Football governing body UEFA is set to test the new 'ABBA' format for penalty shootouts to reduce the psychological pressure on the second penalty taker. In the 'ABBA' system, team A takes the first kick and then team B takes two consecutive shots, followed by team A taking the next two kicks and so on.
Gautam Gambhir not the friendliest Indian player: Afridi
Former Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi has said that Indian and Pakistani cricketers get along well but "there are exceptions like Gautam Gambhir, who dare I say isn't the friendliest". "We had a heated exchange on the field some years ago... I have moved on in life... Gautam for some reason can't get over it," Afridi added.
Pujara to play for Nottinghamshire as Pattinson's sub
Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is set to play for English county side Nottinghamshire as a replacement of Australia's James Pattinson. In first class cricket, the 29-year-old averages over 58, having scored close to 12,000 runs from 145 matches, including 38 centuries. Pujara did not get sold during the auction for the ongoing Indian Premier League 2017.
Bengaluru malls raided over overcharging bottled water
The Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Department on Wednesday conducted raids on nearly 180 restaurants, multiplexes, and malls in Bengaluru to check if water bottles were being sold at more than MRP. "We have booked 46 cases till now. For the first offense, a fine of ₹2,000 will be levied," state Cabinet Minister UT Khader said.
Modi govt electrifies 13k villages, 4k villages remain
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said the remaining 4,114 un-electrified villages in the country will receive power by December 2018. The Modi government has electrified 13,404 villages since assuming power in 2014. Under the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, the most number of villages have been covered in Odisha with 2,404 of the 3,474 un-electrified villages having received power.
Delhi taxi driver returns lost bag with valuables worth ₹8L
Debendra Kapri, a 24-year-old taxi driver, has returned a bag containing gold jewellery, laptop, iPhone, camera and over ₹4,400 in US currency, together worth over ₹8 lakh, to the Domestic Airport police station in Delhi. The driver said the bag belonged to a passenger whom he had dropped earlier. The police identified the owner and returned the bag to him.
Designer reveals she was offered fake print of her own brand
Designer Masaba Gupta revealed that she was offered a fake print of her own brand in Delhi. When she told the shopkeeper that she is Masaba, he replied, "There's no such thing as Masaba. It's a country where the prints come from." Commenting on the incident, she said, "It's not eating out of my market...it's just making the brand stronger."
Police to arrest people drinking in open in Goa
Police in Goa has been instructed to arrest people drinking in open, and book them under Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The decision was taken in a meeting attended by representatives from the tourism sector, general public and police officials. Notably, drinking in public places in the tourist state is already banned.
Patanjali cow desi ghee sees a turnover of ₹1,400 crore
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev-promoted Patanjali, while reporting its earnings for last fiscal, said that Patanjali cow desi ghee saw a turnover of ₹1,467 crore. With this, it has now become a market leader in ghee products in the world, Patanjali reported. Further, Patanjali Atta is valued at ₹700 crore, while Dant Kanti is now a ₹940 crore brand.
Plastic Banana Phone with 70-hr battery made for ₹3,200
A San Francisco startup has created a plastic 'Banana Phone' with 70-hour idle battery time for ₹3,200. The phone can be connected to smartphones via Bluetooth to answer calls or to execute actions via voice recognition on digital assistants like Siri or Google Assistant. The startup will also donate 1% of its profits towards the conservation of gorillas.
Microsoft's next phone may not look like today's phones: CEO
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that the company will definitely make more phones, but "they may not look like phones that are there today." He added, "No one before us thought of 2-in-1s (laptops)...we created that category and made it a successful category to the point where there are more 2-in-1s coming. And that’s what we want to do."
Google lacks a smoking gun in case against Uber, says judge
A US judge on Wednesday said that Google doesn't have a "smoking gun" to prove Uber conspired with a former Google engineer to steal its self-driving technology. The judge added that it was "undisputed" that the employee stole 14,000 documents before leaving Google. However, Google has so far not been able to prove that Uber knew he possessed the documents.
Election Commission to hold EVM hackathon in May-end
The Election Commission said on Thursday that it will hold an open hackathon in the last week of May, allowing people to try and hack EVMs. The announcement comes amid various political parties and leaders alleging tampering of EVMs in the elections. The EC had earlier said it might invite technocrats, scientists and political parties to participate in the hackathon.
Indonesia's 1st billion-dollar startup raises $1.2 billion
Indonesia's first billion-dollar startup Go-Jek has reportedly closed a new $1.2 billion funding round led by Chinese internet giant Tencent at a valuation of $3 billion. The startup had raised $550 million in August 2016 at a $1.3 billion valuation. Go-Jek, which started as a call centre in 2010, is an on-demand bike service for courier, transport, and shopping services.
Snapdeal initiates payouts to 600 people fired in February
Snapdeal has started initiating payouts to around 600 employees it fired in February this year. When the layoffs were announced, Snapdeal founders Rohit Bansal and Kunal Bahl committed to take a 100% pay cut. The e-commerce startup has reserved about 4-5% of its shareholding for ESOPs, the value of which has dipped over the past few months.
Nearby planetary system 'remarkably similar' to ours: NASA
NASA has revealed that the planetary system located 10.5 light-years away in the southern hemisphere of the constellation Eridanus is 'remarkably similar' to our own solar system. NASA's flying observatory, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, SOFIA, made the discovery. Researchers claim that the planetary system can help in the study of the evolution of our own solar system.
5 of India's top 10 dirtiest cities in Uttar Pradesh
Five of the top 10 dirtiest cities in India are in Uttar Pradesh, the most for any state, according to data released as part of the Swachh Survekshan Survey 2017. The cities are Gonda, which has been ranked the dirtiest in India, Hardoi, Bahraich, Shahjahanpur and Khurja. Further, 25 cities in the top 50 dirtiest cities are in Uttar Pradesh.
UK PM May accuses EU of trying to affect UK election
British Prime Minister Theresa May has accused European Union officials of deliberately leaking misleading accounts of Brexit talks to affect the outcome of the UK election. "The European Commission's negotiating stance has hardened. Threats against Britain have been issued by European politicians and officials," May said. She also warned of "serious" consequences if the Brexit talks failed.
French presidential candidates clash in TV debate
French presidential candidates Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron clashed over their vision of country's future, the euro and ways of fighting terrorism in a TV debate on Wednesday before Sunday's run-off vote. Macron called Le Pen a "liar", whereas Le Pen labelled him a "smirking banker" and said, "You are young on the outside, but old on the inside."
Aussie woman who stabbed 8 kids to death won't stand trial
An Australian woman who killed eight children in a stabbing attack will not stand trial after a court ruled that she was of "unsound mind" at the time. The court said that she believed she was saving the children from an apocalypse. The woman was reportedly smoking up to 20 cones of marijuana daily, in the months before the attack.
Somali minister shot dead after being mistaken for terrorist
Somalia's youngest minister Abbas Abdullahi Sheikh Siraji was on Wednesday shot dead in an incident close to the presidential palace in the capital Mogadishu, according to reports. Siraji, who was appointed the Minister of Public Works and Reconstruction in March this year, was reportedly shot by Somali security forces in his car after being mistaken for an Islamist militant.
US photographer captured moment of her death in Afghanistan
The US Army has published the final photo taken by a combat photographer who captured the blast that killed her on camera. Hilda Clayton was killed along with four Afghan national army soldiers after a mortar tube accidentally exploded during an Afghan army live-fire training exercise. A photo by an Afghan photographer who died in the accident was also released.
Trump, Putin had 'good' talk about ending Syria war: WH
The White House on Tuesday said that President Donald Trump had a "very good" telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin about a diplomatic resolution to the Syrian civil war, including the creation of safe zones. Notably, this was the first conversation between the two leaders since last month's US missile strike on Syria soured relations between the two countries.
Don’t fail me, I'm getting married: UP girl writes in exam
A UP Board examinee wrote a message on her answer sheet to request the evaluator to help her clear the exam. "Sir, I'm a girl and getting married on June 28. Please pass me otherwise my family will be upset," read the message. In the past, some students had reportedly attached money with the answer sheets to clear the exam.
Poster of Sridevi, Nawazuddin's upcoming film 'MOM' unveiled
The poster of Sridevi and Nawazuddin Siddiqui's upcoming film MOM has been unveiled. The poster features semi-bald Nawazuddin with glasses and rabbit teeth, wearing a kurta and Nehru jacket. The movie, which also stars Akshaye Khanna, Abhimanyu Singh and Pitobash Tripathy, is directed by Ravi Udyawar and is scheduled to release on July 7.
Chal na Katrina: Priyanka on Katrina joining Instagram
Actress Priyanka Chopra shared a video to welcome actress Katrina Kaif on Instagram, using the Hindi-dubbed version of the trailer of Baywatch. The video was captioned, "Finally!! Welcoming the inimitable @katrinakaif to Instagram #chalnaKatrina into the mad world of social! Hope it's a fun adventure! Xoxo love and luck always".
Team India's new official ODI jersey unveiled by BCCI CEO
The Indian cricket team's new kit was unveiled by BCCI's CEO Rahul Johri on Thursday. The new jersey has the same layout as the previous one, with a dark blue shade on the sides and along the arms, and a lighter hue on the chest and the back. Notably, OPPO has replaced Star India as the official team sponsor.
Umpires offered apples before IPL match at Eden Gardens
In Wednesday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rising Pune Supergiant at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the umpires were greeted by a woman who offered them apples. The woman had a basket full of apples from which she offered a couple to umpire KN Ananthapadmanabhan, who declined each time before smilingly accepting the match ball.
RPS' Christian breached IPL rules by wearing Stokes' jersey
Rising Pune Supergiant player Daniel Christian could be handed a punishment by the IPL for coming out to bat wearing teammate Ben Stokes' jersey in their match against Kolkata Knight Riders. The all-rounder later himself admitted that he had made a mistake and revealed that his and Stokes' jerseys were drying outside when he accidentally picked up the wrong jersey.
Digvijaya Singh booked for tweets against Telangana Police
An FIR has been registered against Congress leader Digvijaya Singh in Hyderabad for his tweets against the Telangana Police. In a series of tweets, Singh had alleged that the state police was radicalising Muslim youth by setting up a fake ISIS site, and had asked CM KC Rao to resign if he was involved in 'trapping' Muslim youth.
ISRO develops solar hybrid car using in-house resources
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed a solar hybrid electric car using in-house resources. The car, developed at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, will run on lithium ion batteries and can be recharged with sunlight using solar panels equipped on top of the car.
If you want compromise, build mosque somewhere else: Swamy
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Thursday asserted if Muslims wanted a compromise on the Babri Masjid issue, they should build a mosque somewhere else. "The temple must be built in a place which is...Ram's birthplace. A mosque can be built anywhere," he added. Swamy further claimed that research has proved that Babri Masjid was built over a temple.
Triple talaq victims to get interim pension in Assam
Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the Muslim women in the state who have been divorced through triple talaq will be provided interim pension. "There will be provision for skill upgradation of Muslim women divorcees to help in gainful employment and in the interim, such victims of triple talaq will be given family pension," Sarma stated.
Defence not getting due share in govt spending: Army chief
Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Thursday said the defence sector is not getting its due share in government expenditure even as the country's economy is growing. Stating that a strong military will help in developing the economy, Rawat added, "We need to learn from China. While they were developing the economy, development of military is a part."
India enter top 100 in FIFA rankings for 1st time in 21 yrs
India's national football team entered the top 100 of the FIFA national team rankings for the first time in 21 years after getting placed at the 100th spot in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. India's football team last entered FIFA's top 100 in February 1996, when they were ranked at the all-time high ranking of 94.
UK's Prince Philip to retire from public duties
Prince Philip, the 95-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II shall retire from his public duties this autumn, the Buckingham Palace announced today. However, the 91-year-old Queen shall continue to carry out her full programme of engagements. The Prince, who serves as a patron, president or member of over 780 organisations, will be continuing his association with them.