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India to revisit Most Favoured Nation status to Pak
India will discuss and take a decision on the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status given to Pakistan, MoS for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, MEA spokesperson Gopal Baglay had said that the MFN status is an obligation that all World Trade Organisation (WTO) members are expected to extend to each other.
75% doctors have faced violence in workplace: Report
More than 75% doctors have faced physical or verbal violence at work at least once in their life in India, according to a report in the medical journal The Lancet. Over 40% have faced violence in the last one year. Several reasons that lead to the breakdown in the doctor-patient trust are said to be responsible for it.
Royal couple seeks ₹10 cr in damages for Kate's topless pics
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, are seeking about ₹10 crore ($1.6 million) in damages for topless photos of William and Kate published by a magazine in 2012. The French magazine 'Closer' had previously published topless and private photos of Kate sunbathing with William while they were on a holiday in France.
US ending role in hunt for African warlord Joseph Kony
The United States is in the process of shutting down its military hunt for Ugandan rebel leader, Joseph Kony, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes. Kony and his militia have been accused of killing thousands of civilians and abducting thousands of children during his decades-long insurgency in Uganda and neighbouring countries.
Apple becomes biggest dividend payer in the world
Technology major Apple on Tuesday hiked its dividend payout by 10.5% to $13.22 billion annually to regain its title as the world's biggest dividend payer. Apple surpassed oil and gas corporation Exxon Mobil, which recently hiked its payout to $12.77 billion. The company also boosted its share buyback program to $210 billion from $175 billion announced a year ago.
Apple has more cash than market value of Tata and Reliance
In its second-quarter earnings released on Wednesday, Apple revealed it has $256 billion in cash, which is more than the combined market value of India's most valuable companies Tata Group and Reliance Industries. While Tata Group has a market value of $126 billion, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries is valued at $70 billion. Apple's market value currently stands at $789 billion.
Govt orders inspection of all petrol pumps in Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered an inspection of all petrol pumps across the state in connection with the multi-crore petrol scam. The state police had recently found petrol pumps cheating on customers by installing a chip in dispensing machines, which reduced output by 5%-10%. A Special Task Force had earlier arrested 23 people including petrol pump owners and technicians.
SC upholds death for man who raped, stoned 4-yr-old to death
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death sentence of a 55-year-old man, who had raped a four-year-old, and stoned her to death in Maharashtra in 2008. Vasanta Sampat Dupare's petition claimed that he was handed the punishment without his lawyer. Terming the case as one involving 'extreme depravity' and a 'barbaric manner', the apex court dismissed the petition.
IPL host Archana Vijaya reacts to her viral photo with Virat
IPL presenter Archana Vijaya has clarified that RCB captain Virat Kohli was looking at the cue card and not at her ripped jeans in the photograph of them which went viral a few days ago. "We were playing a round of rapid fire and the poor guy was just trying to cheat by looking at the cue card," Vijaya said.
Bieber demands Rolls-Royce, backstage jacuzzi for India tour
For Justin Bieber's upcoming concert in Mumbai, the singer has demanded a Rolls-Royce and a backstage jacuzzi, according to a press release. A washing machine, massage table and refrigerator have also been flown in for him. Further, two five-star hotels have been reserved, with one being converted into Bieber's private villa with an elevator and three floors booked for him.
Terrorism and sports can't go along: Vijay Goel on Pak ties
Speaking about the relations with Pakistan, India's Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel said that until Pakistan stops supporting terrorism, India will not have any bilateral sporting ties with it. Goel's statement came after India denied visas to Pakistan's squash and wrestling teams, which were scheduled to participate in the Asian Championships in India.
Maradona to play charity match against Ganguly in Sept
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona is set to visit India to play a charity football match against former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on September 19. The match, which is being called the 'Match for Unity', will be followed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee felicitating the 56-year-old Argentine with a Lifetime Achievement award.
Startup launches Sachin Tendulkar-branded phone for ₹12,999
Indian startup Smartron on Wednesday launched the 'srt.phone', which is named after former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, at ₹12,999. Tendulkar is also a strategic shareholder in the startup. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 652 Octa-core processor with 4 GB RAM and 3,000 mAh battery. It also has a 13 MP primary camera and a 5 MP secondary camera.
Nissan builds signal blocker into car to prevent phone use
Japanese automaker Nissan has developed an armrest compartment for its cars that will prevent distractions from smartphones. The armrest creates a 'silent zone' that blocks the phone's incoming and outgoing cellular, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connections. The compartment works on the principle of a Faraday cage which uses materials like wire mesh to shield its contents from electromagnetic fields.
Mamata highlights her achievements in dealing with Maoists
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday highlighted her government's achievements in dealing with Maoists in the state. "So far, in West Bengal, 328 Left-wing extremists have surrendered. This includes 111 Maoists in 2017. 205 surrenderees have already been enrolled as Special Home Guards," she said. "Apart from employment, surrendering Maoists get financial incentives," she added.
Ola driver held for molestation in B'luru was using fake ID
The 25-year-old driver of ride-hailing startup Ola, who was arrested for sexually assaulting a woman on April 28 in Bengaluru, was using the login credentials of a former driver. The login credentials belonged to a driver who had quit Ola in February this year. According to another report, the accused driver did not even have a valid driver's licence.
Won't pay €100 billion EU bill: Brexit Secretary
Brexit Secretary David Davis rejected a bill of as much as €100 billion from the European Union, and threatened to walk away from the bloc without a deal if provoked. "UK would pay what was legally due," Davis said. However, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said there was no desire to punish the UK but "its accounts must be settled".
Video: Plane crashes into street in Washington
A small plane crashed on Tuesday afternoon in Mukilteo, Washington, damaging several cars and causing a widespread but brief power outage in the area, according to reports. The single-engine plane crashed shortly after taking off from nearby Paine Field airport, reports added. However, no serious injuries were reported in the crash.
Syrian rebels suspend participation in peace talks
Syrian rebels on Wednesday suspended their participation in the latest round of Russian-backed peace talks in Astana, Kazakhstan in protest, against the ongoing air strikes on civilians in the war-torn country. "The suspension will continue until shelling stops across all Syria," the rebels said. The talks were aimed at ending Syria's six-year-long civil war.
Israel's air force debuts world's most expensive weapon
Israel showed off its three new F-35 stealth fighter jets recently delivered from the United States on Tuesday as part of an air show marking its annual Independence Day celebrations. The F-35 jet is the most expensive weapons system in history, costing nearly $1.5 trillion throughout its decade and a half of development.
Melania Trump likes a tweet that mocks her marriage
The verified Twitter account of US First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday liked a tweet that suggested her husband, President Donald Trump, had built a "#WALL" between them. "Seems the only #Wall @realDonaldTrump's built is the one between him and @FLOTUS #Melania #trump," the tweet read. However, Melania retracted her like within an hour.
Infosys' plan to hire 10,000 Americans political victory: US
After Infosys' announcement to hire 10,000 American workers over two years, the US has cited this as a 'political victory' for President Donald Trump's leadership, a newspaper reported. "We're glad to see companies like Infosys see opportunity in the American economy again," a White House spokesperson noted. Earlier, US accused Infosys of unfairly applying for large number of H-1B visas.
Why is there such fear: Mamata on Kajol's 'beef' statement
Reacting to Kajol's recent clarification that the meat she was served was not beef, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said, "Why is there such fear? Whom should we fear?" Stating that some people are "trying to dictate what others will eat", Mamata added, "She had to clarify that it was not beef but buffalo meat. It is an alarming situation."
Why this hue and cry about actors singing: Parineeti Chopra
Parineeti Chopra has said, "When I am dancing, no professional dancer has complained. When I crack a joke, I haven't heard any professional comedian complain...why this hue and cry about actors singing?" She added, "Who decides what I can do and can't do?" She said this in reference to recent spat between Sonakshi Sinha and Armaan Malik over actors singing.
Lisa Haydon shows baby bump in Elle India's May cover
Model-actress Lisa Haydon Lalvani, who is pregnant with her first child, has featured on the May cover of Elle India. The 30-year-old is seen wearing a printed bikini by Missoni with a cover-up. In the 'Love Your Body' issue, Haydon features in the story 'Free Spirit, Earth Mother'.
KRK calls Daggubati 'brainless' for blocking him on Twitter
Self-styled critic Kamaal R Khan (KRK) shared a screenshot revealing he has been blocked by Baahubali actor Rana Daggubati on Twitter, calling him "brainless". KRK had previously tweeted, "I am sad that crap like Baahubali 2 is creating history." He had also compared the film to cartoons and computer games.n
Had asked Pune owners to go all out for Stokes: Steve Smith
Rising Pune Supergiant captain Steve Smith praised Ben Stokes, who made a match-winning 103*(63) against Gujarat Lions, and revealed that he had asked the team owners to go all out for Stokes. "He's done a terrific job for us. We paid a big amount to get him...certainly earned his cash tonight," Smith said about Stokes, who cost RPS ₹14.5 crore.
Goa to get WhatsApp number to report filthy beaches
Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar has said the government will soon announce a WhatsApp number on which people can report filth at a beach site. The contractor in-charge for cleaning beaches will be required to act within 24 hours. The Tourism Department called it a "stop-gap arrangement until concrete measures are put in place to ensure cleanliness... on the beaches."
Militants escape with ₹4L in another bank robbery in Kashmir
In the third such incident in as many days, four armed militants stormed a bank in Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday and escaped with around ₹3-4 lakh in cash. A hunt was launched to arrest the culprits, an official said. Earlier this week, militants had attacked a bank cash van and shot dead five policemen and two bank security guards.
India sends back 47 Pak students over mutilation of soldiers
Amid rising tension after the mutilation of bodies of two Indian soldiers, the government has sent back a delegation of 47 Pakistani students. MEA spokesperson Gopal Baglay said an NGO had invited the students and their teachers as part of an exchange programme. The government advised the NGO that this is not the right time for such programmes.
NYPD sued for not disclosing face recognition tech docs
A privacy group has sued the New York Police Department (NYPD) after the department refused to disclose documents related to its secretive and unregulated facial recognition program. Adding that the technology is less accurate than fingerprinting, and less accurate when identifying African Americans, the group said it can misidentify people, causing innocent people to be investigated or arrested.
Facebook ousts executive arrested in underage sex scandal
Facebook has ousted Dov Katz, Head of Computer Vision at its VR subsidiary Oculus, following his arrest in an underage sex sting operation. He was arrested in December last year after allegedly agreeing to pay nearly ₹20,000 for sex with an undercover officer who he believed was a 15-year-old girl. Katz has been replaced by former Google engineer Amir Frenkel.
Kumar Vishwas not to leave AAP, made Rajasthan chief
AAP leader Kumar Vishwas on Wednesday reached a compromise with the party and was appointed as its Rajasthan chief. Further, the Parliamentary Affairs Committee of the party decided to suspend the primary membership of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan for his derogatory comments against Vishwas. AAP would also form a committee to conduct an inquiry into Khan's statements.
Ola raises ₹670 crore from Falcon Edge, Ratan Tata's fund
Ola has raised ₹670 crore in a fresh round of funding from Falcon Edge Capital and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata's fund RNT Capital Advisers, according to filings. The latest funding round takes the total money raised by Ola to more than $1.5 billion. Founded in 2010, Ola has previously raised funding from SoftBank, Tiger Global and Matrix Partners.
Enough evidence to show Pak mutilated Indian soldiers: Govt
The government has said that India has enough evidence to prove that the mutilation of Indian soldiers was carried out by the Pakistan Army. It stated that the act was preceded by covering fire and the trail of blood shows that the killers went back to the LoC. The government has called it a "strong act of provocation".
RBI and banks spend ₹21,000 cr a year on currency management
NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said that the RBI and other commercial banks spend ₹21,000 crore every year on currency management operations. On top of this, there are costs associated with fake currency and replacement of soiled and torn notes as well, he added. Kant further stated that cost of cash transactions, though "not apparent to us", is high.
I failed in school, today I have a National Award: Akshay
Akshay Kumar, who will be given the National Award for Best Actor on Wednesday, shared a video on Twitter talking about suicide and mental health. Akshay stated that he failed in school and is winning a National Award today due to parents' support. In the video, he urges people to not look at suicide as a solution to any problem.
Pak journalist confuses Arnab Goswami with Riteish Deshmukh
Pakistani journalist Ahmer Naqvi, in a post on Twitter, confused journalist Arnab Goswami with actor Riteish Deshmukh as a joke. Naqvi had tweeted a photo of a billboard advertisement for Goswami's Republic TV with the caption, "Why is Ritesh Deshmukh our national migraine?" Later, Deshmukh responded to Naqvi's post with a picture of himself captioned, "Btw that's my migraine look."
Case filed against Big B's 'Sarkar 3' over franchise rights
A case has been filed against the filmmakers of 'Sarkar 3', starring Amitabh Bachchan, over franchise rights. Narendra Hirawat & Co claimed to have acquired the copyrights to the franchise after the second part's release. "We even issued a notice to the makers in October 2016, but they...failed to obtain permission," read a statement.
De Villiers hid love letters he wrote in his house's roof
South Africa's AB de Villiers revealed that his childhood house's roof had 27-30 hidden love letters, which he had written for the girls he liked in school but was too scared to send. "When I got older and got married, I decided to use all that energy to write some letters to my wife," De Villiers said.
Apple CEO Tim Cook blames iPhone rumours for drop in sales
Apple CEO Tim Cook has said the company is experiencing a "pause in purchases of the iPhone...due to earlier and more frequent reports about future iPhones." Apple shipped 50.8 million iPhones in the quarter ended April 1, 2017, down from 51.2 million a year ago. However, revenue from iPhones grew 1% as the phones were priced higher than previous years.
IBM accidentally sends malware-infected USB drives to users
American technology company IBM has issued a warning after it accidentally shipped USB drives infected with malware to users. IBM said that the initialisation tool on the drives may contain the malware, which copies itself on to a user's computer. The company has further advised users to physically destroy the drive to prevent it from being reused.
United calls dragging off flier mistake of epic proportions
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz has told a congressional committee that the incident of a passenger being dragged off a flight was a "mistake of epic proportions". The passenger was treated in a way that no customer, or individual, should be treated, he added. Munoz further called the incident a "terrible experience" that should never be repeated.
BJP workers who hosted lunch for Shah at Naxalbari join TMC
BJP workers Raju Mahali and his wife Geeta Mahali, who hosted lunch for party President Amit Shah at West Bengal's Naxalbari almost a week ago, have joined the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress. While the BJP has alleged that the couple was abducted, TMC leader Goutam Deb has said they joined the party without any pressure from anyone.
Police search for 3 suspicious men in Pathankot, Gurdaspur
The Punjab Police launched a massive search operation on Wednesday in Pathankot and Gurdaspur districts to track down three suspicious men who broke the police barrier in Gurdaspur and then went missing. As per the police, the SUV they were driving was robbed by them from Samba in Jammu. The SUV was later found abandoned.
Right to your body is not absolute: Govt in Aadhaar case
Speaking against arguments claiming that taking biometric data for Aadhaar is a violation of right to body, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi said that right to body "is not absolute", and can be taken away by law. Adding that collecting biometrics doesn't mean “Uncle Sam is snooping on you”, he said that photo identity and fingerprints are collected for several things.
India summons Pak envoy, seeks action on soldier mutilation
India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit and demanded action against Pakistani troops responsible for the barbaric act of mutilating two Indian soldiers' bodies. "It was significant that the attack was preceded by covering fire from Pakistani posts," an official statement said. Further, blood samples from the area confirmed that the killers returned to Pakistan, it added.
Suicide attack on NATO convoy kills at least 8 in Kabul
A suicide bombing in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Wednesday killed at least eight people and wounded around 28 others, officials said. The attack was targeted at a convoy of armoured personnel carriers used by the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission. Notably, this comes after Taliban recently threatened to target foreign forces in its spring offensive launched last week.
India's first full-length feature film released 104 yrs ago
India's first full-length feature film 'Raja Harishchandra' was released 104 years ago on May 3, 1913. It was produced and directed by Dadasaheb Phalke. Interestingly, a male actor played the female lead in the movie, as acting was not considered a profession for women. Actor Anna Salunke thus played the role of Harishchandra's wife, Queen Taramati.
Railways suspends 3 officers for incorrect info in RTI reply
Central Railway has suspended three inspectors for allegedly giving "misleading" information in an RTI reply, which created an impression of a 'scam', a senior official said. Reports stated its commercial department was involved in a "catering scam", alleging it purchased a 100-gram curd cup for ₹972. However, Railways clarified that typing errors in the reply led to miscommunication.
Hugh Jackman accepts Federer's challenge for a tennis match
Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman accepted Swiss tennis star Roger Federer's challenge for a tennis match while meeting the star at the Met Gala in New York. "Must study competition. There be mutants here #Wolverine #metgala @RealHughJackman," Federer had tweeted from the event. Jackman replied by tweeting, "Bring it @rogerfederer! @DjokerNole you in? Just need a 4th and it's on."
Ed Sheeran reveals details about his GoT cameo
Singer Ed Sheeran has revealed that as part of his guest appearance in the seventh season of the HBO series 'Game of Thrones', he will share screen-time with Maisie Williams who plays Arya Stark. Explaining his role, he said, "I just do a scene with Maisie. I sing a song and then she goes, 'oh, that's a nice song'."
You guys love making stuff up: Nargis on marriage rumours
Actress Nargis Fakhri, in response to marriage rumours with Uday Chopra, tweeted, "Wow u guys really love making stuff up. now who started this rumor." She added, "I think u r dying for me to marry someone." The marriage rumours reportedly spread after Nargis and Uday were spotted at the Mumbai airport together on Saturday.
Misbah becomes 1st batsman with three scores of 99 in Tests
Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq became the first batsman in the history of Test cricket to register three scores of 99, after getting dismissed one run short of a century against the West Indies on Tuesday. The 42-year-old right-handed batsman, who was chasing his 11th Test century, also became the first player to score 99 in two consecutive Tests.
We chant Sita Ram, BJP chants Jai Shri Ram: Lalu Prasad
RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav has tweeted, "We chant Sita Ram, Sita Ram and BJP chants Jai Shri Ram. BJP, RSS leave Goddess Sita as they are anti-women. Sita and Ram are one." The ex-Bihar CM has vowed to uproot the Narendra Modi government in 2019 General Elections. He also called for Bihar-like grand alliance at the national level.
Free press vital in a democracy: PM on Press Freedom Day
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reiterated the government's support towards a free and vibrant democracy, which he said, is vital in a democracy. "In today's day & age, social media has emerged as an active medium of engagement & has added more vigour to press freedom," PM Modi further tweeted.
Salman Khurshid to be Amicus Curiae in triple talaq case: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed senior lawyer and former Law Minister Salman Khurshid to be the Amicus Curiae in the ongoing triple talaq case. Khurshid had earlier told the apex court that he wanted to assist it in the matter. Notably, Amicus Curiae is an impartial adviser to a court, who is not a party to the lawsuit.
Army Major arrested in dowry case over wife's suicide
Hyderabad Police on Wednesday arrested an Army Major in connection with his wife's death, who allegedly committed suicide in a dowry case. The accused officer was posted under the 54th Infantry Division, while his wife was a radio jockey, police said. The case was registered after the wife's family alleged that the officer had been harassing her for dowry.
Apple has more cash than Google, Microsoft & Amazon combined
Apple released its second-quarter results on Wednesday, where it revealed it now has $256 billion in cash, which is more than the cash pile of Microsoft, Amazon and Google's parent company Alphabet combined. While Microsoft has $126 billion in cash, Alphabet has $92 billion, and Amazon has $22 billion. Apple reported a $10-billion increase in cash from the previous quarter.
Azaan integral part of Islamic worship, not loudspeakers: HC
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said while Azaan is undoubtedly an integral part of Islam, it does not necessarily have to be played through loudspeakers. Hearing a plea against Sonu Nigam, the court observed that the use of the word 'gundagardi' by the singer was not "in the context of Azaan but the use of loudspeakers and amplifiers".
World's smallest 4G Android phone made for ₹3,790
Chinese company Unihertz has made what it claims to be the world's smallest 4G-enabled Android smartphone, at a starting price of ₹3,790. The dual-SIM phone called 'Jelly' runs on Android Nougat, has a 2.45-inch display, 2 MP front camera, 8 MP rear camera, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB storage. It lasts up to three days on a single charge.
NSA collected 15 cr phone records in 2016 despite law change
The US National Security Agency collected over 15 crore phone records of Americans last year even after Congress limited its ability to collect such records, according to a top US intelligence officer. The NSA had warrants to spy on only 42 terrorism suspects and a handful of other people. The NSA has been gathering records of callers since 9/11 attacks.
Nexus rejects SoftBank's terms on Snapdeal-Flipkart merger
Snapdeal's biggest investor SoftBank has failed to convince Snapdeal's early investor Nexus Venture Partners to agree on the proposed terms for selling Snapdeal to its rival Flipkart, reports said. Nexus continues to seek a higher valuation for its over 10% stake in Snapdeal, reports added. Once Nexus agrees, the deal with Flipkart could reportedly be announced within weeks.
MP govt decides to grant living entity status to Narmada
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday decided to grant the status of "living human entity" to Narmada river. Earlier, Home Minister Rajnath Singh had asked the state government to introduce a bill in the Assembly. The proposal to grant the status to Narmada river came after the Uttarakhand High Court accorded the status to Ganga and Yamuna rivers.
CBI arrests I-T commissioner for taking ₹19 lakh as bribe
The CBI on Wednesday arrested Income Tax Commissioner BB Rajendra Prasad and five others on graft charges and reportedly seized around ₹1.5 crore. Those arrested have also been accused of granting undue favours to a big corporate house in return for ₹19 lakh as a bribe. Notably, the money was recovered during the raids conducted by the investigation agency.
Microsoft claims its laptop has the thinnest touch module
Microsoft on Tuesday revealed its Surface Laptop, which it claims has the thinnest LCD touch module ever put in a laptop. Priced at about ₹64,000, the 13.5-inch laptop will run the company's new Windows 10 S operating system. Microsoft also claims the Surface Laptop is faster than the MacBook Pro and has a battery life of 14.5 hours.
FB rejects female staff's code more often than men: Report
Facebook's female engineers may be facing sexism as their codes are rejected 35% more than their male counterparts, according to data collected by a longtime Facebook employee. Facebook rejected this claim saying the data is not attributable to gender but to seniority of the employee. Interestingly, Facebook's workforce is just 33% female, with women holding only 27% of leadership positions.
K'taka BJP MLC sends porn stars' pics to media on WhatsApp
BJP MLC Mahantesh Kavatagimath from Karnataka has reportedly posted at least 50 pictures that contained pictures of porn stars on the Belagavi Media Force WhatsApp group. He posted the images from his official phone on the WhatsApp group, of which many politicians, senior police officers and journalists, are members. Later, he apologised to the media, claimed reports.
We are hopeful we’ll convince Vishwas: Kejriwal
Amid the ongoing rift in the Aam Aadmi Party, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia visited party leader Kumar Vishwas's residence in Ghaziabad on Tuesday night and asserted they are hopeful they will convince Vishwas. "He is an inseparable part of our movement. He is upset with us," said the AAP Convenor.
Last rites of martyred BSF jawan performed post UP CM's call
The last rites of martyred BSF head constable Prem Sagar, whose body was mutilated by Pakistan Army, were performed on Wednesday following a call from Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. The soldier's family had earlier refused to perform the rites until Adityanath arrived in their hometown. Sagar's body had been brought to his hometown Deoria on Tuesday night.
54 attacks on journalists in India in past 16 months: Report
As per a report by The Hoot, as many as 54 attacks on journalists were reported in India in past 16 months. The actual figure could be much higher since Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir informed the Parliament that there were 142 deaths of journalists during 2014-15, said the report. The World Press Freedom Index has ranked India at 136.
Pak Army chief Bajwa authorised ambush on LoC: Report
Pakistani Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa had authorised the ambush on the LoC which led to the mutilation of two Indian soldiers' bodies, said a report. Bajwa had reportedly visited Pakistani military positions in Haji Pir on April 30 and there he ordered his forces to avenge the killing of 7-10 Pakistani soldiers by India on April 17.
Indian Army jawan commits suicide in J&K's Rajouri
A 33-year-old Indian Army jawan has allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in Laam sector along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. The police have begun investigating the circumstances under which Lance Naik Vishal Lohar of 54 Rashtriya Rifles committed suicide. The deceased jawan hailed from Karnataka.
PM Modi inaugurates Patanjali Research Institute in Haridwar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Patanjali Research Institute at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar. The Patanjali Research Institute will be the first organisation in India to conduct clinical trials as per international standards in the field of Ayurveda. "We must never forget the innovative spirit that our ancestors were blessed with," Modi said.
Chhattisgarh auctions India's most expensive Limestone block
Chhattisgarh government on Tuesday received the country's highest-ever bid for a Limestone block – Kesla-II in Tilda – about 40 km east of Raipur. The bidding which went on for a record 23 hours, fetched the highest bid of 96.15% of the Indian Bureau of Mines prices, about 20 times the reserve price. The previous record was held by Rajasthan.
Don’t waste time, no vacancy for PM post till 2024: Paswan
Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, whose party LJP is a part of the NDA alliance, has told the Opposition they shouldn't waste their time as there's no vacancy for the Prime Minister's post till 2024. "People like Nitish, Mulayam and Lalu can never be one. They should stop wasting their time in looking for a prime ministerial candidate," he added.
Judge Karnan issues non-bailable warrants against SC judges
Calcutta High Court judge Justice CS Karnan has issued non-bailable warrants against seven Supreme Court judges, including the Chief Justice of India, for not appearing in his court on his earlier order. Justice Karnan, who is being tried in a contempt case, had earlier ordered a medical examination of the SC judges after they ordered one on him.
I get bored after 100 episodes of a TV show now: Ekta Kapoor
TV producer Ekta Kapoor has said, "Even a person like me feels a sense of fatigue doing even one show for a hundred episodes. I can pull it off for hundred, but after that, I get bored." She added that while it was "great fun earlier", it's a challenge to create something new and get viewers attached to newer characters.
Lightning strike kills man during football match
A 20-year-old man, Rajat Barla, died after being struck by a lightning during a football match in the area under Bistupur police station in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, the police said on Tuesday. Barla was playing a match when thunderbolt accompanied by rain lashed the city. He sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
Bangladesh bowler gets 10-yr ban for conceding 92 in 4 balls
Lalmatia Club's bowler Sujon Mahmud, who conceded 92 runs in four legal deliveries to protest against umpiring in his side's match against Axiom Cricketers last month, has been handed a 10-year ban by Bangladesh's cricket board. The club has been barred indefinitely from competition, while the captain, the manager and the coach have been banned for five years.
Withdrawal from ICC CT not in India's best interests: CoA
The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators has said to the state associations that the Indian cricket team's withdrawal from the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy is not in the best interests of Indian cricket. CoA head Vinod Rai on Tuesday had said that BCCI officials are not mandated to take any decision on India's Champions Trophy participation without the CoA's approval.
Those in India's favour can't adjust with Kejriwal: Tiwari
Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari on Wednesday said those who think in the country's favour cannot adjust with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. "Kumar Vishwas is in the AAP, but he has always raised his voice in favour of the Indian soldiers and Kejriwal's record shows that he supports those who dream of dividing the country," Tiwari added.
Terrorists barge into police post, steal 5 rifles in J&K
Suspected militants barged inside a police post guarding a court complex in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Tuesday, and decamped with five service rifles. The stolen guns include four INSAS rifles and an AK-47 assault rifle. Notably, this is the second such incident in a week, after an AK-47 rifle of a policeman was stolen in Rajouri.
UP village sets ₹21k fine for girls using mobiles on street
The Panchayat of Madora village in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district on Wednesday decided to penalise girls who use mobiles while walking on the street. The Panchayat members decided a fine of ₹21,000 on such girls in order to reduce the rate of crime against girls and elopement. Apart from the penalty, the Panchayat would also decide a requisite punishment.
Pakistan violates ceasefire for the second time in 48 hours
For the second time in 48 hours, Pakistan on Wednesday resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Mankote area. The Indian forces retaliated strongly to the intermittent firing from the Pakistani side. This comes after the ceasefire violation in Poonch on Monday, following which the Pakistan army mutilated the bodies of two Indian soldiers.
Army denies retaliation over mutilation of soldiers' bodies
The Army on Tuesday dismissed media reports that claimed it had killed several Pakistani soldiers and destroyed their bunkers after Pakistan mutilated the bodies of two Indian jawans. "They (TV channels) go ballistic without asking us anything. We will retaliate and when we do, we will come out with an official statement," said an official.
Will respond to Pak at time and place of our choosing: Army
The Indian Army will give an appropriate response to Pakistan for the mutilation of the bodies of two Indian soldiers, Vice Chief of Army Staff Sarath Chand said on Tuesday. "I do not want to say what we will do. Instead of speaking, we will focus on our action at a time and place of our choosing," he told reporters.
Deepika broke down on Ram-Leela sets due to dialogue change
Deepika Padukone broke down on the sets of 2013 film Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela because of some last-minute changes in the dialogues, revealed the film's writer. "She's (Deepika) usually very good with memorising her lines but the change meant completely upsetting her pattern," said co-writer Garima Wahal. The writers later worked on the lines till Deepika was comfortable with them.
Ronaldo's hat-trick sinks Atletico in UCL semifinal 1st leg
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo scored his second straight and his seventh overall Champions League hat-trick to hand Real a 3-0 semifinal first-leg win over Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday. Ronaldo's 10th-minute header opened the scoring before he shipped two more past Atletico keeper Jan Oblak in the 73rd and 86th minute respectively.
Technology should help, not hinder teachers: Satya Nadella
Speaking at Microsoft's event on Tuesday, the technology major's CEO Satya Nadella said, "Technology should help, not hinder teachers' work in the classroom." Microsoft has unveiled a custom version of Windows called '10 S' focused on the education market. The OS is optimised to run on lower end hardware, but can only run apps from the Windows Store.
Samsung Galaxy S8 user reports burnt-in pixels on screen
A user of Samsung's Galaxy S8 flagship smartphone in South Korea has reportedly spotted burnt-in pixels on his device's screen. The burn-in appeared near the phone's pressure sensitive home button which always stays on. Screen burn happens when a single image is left on the screen for too long, creating a permanent mark on the display.
Man exploits Tinder bug to put 40,000 photos of users online
An American programmer recently exploited a bug in dating app Tinder to upload 40,000 photos of its users online without their permission. The now-removed dataset was called 'People of Tinder', but its code referred to the set of pictures as 'hoes'. The photos were added to Google-owned platform Kaggle that allows programmers to work on machine learning.
Stop 'Mann ki Baat', start 'Gun ki Baat': Thackeray to Modi
Attacking PM Narendra Modi over recent mutilation of bodies of two Indian soldiers by Pakistan, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said, "[O]ur Prime Minister is still talking about his 'Mann ki Baat'. It's time he talked about 'Gun ki Baat'." Congress too had slammed the government after the attack, demanding "a decisive policy and a decisive line to tackle terrorism".
When 'Mauni Baba' went abroad, nobody noticed: Shah on Singh
Taking a jibe at former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, BJP chief Amit Shah said, "[W]hen 'Shrimaan Mauni Baba' used to go to foreign tours, nobody knew about it." "PM Modi has undertaken less foreign tours as compared to Manmohan Singh. But now we know that the Prime Minister is on a foreign tour," Shah added.
Kumar Vishwas's comments will benefit 'other party': Sisodia
Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia slammed Kumar Vishwas for speaking only on TV and not attending the party meetings about the ongoing internal turmoil. “Party workers know very well which party...is benefitting from his repeated statements,” he said. He also criticised Vishwas for calling himself one of the founders of the party, saying it was formed by lakhs of people.
Ambulance service for cows launched in Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh government recently launched an ambulance service for cows called ‘Gauvansh Chikitsa mobile vans'. The ambulances will rescue injured cows and take them to an animal clinic. Further, a veterinary doctor and assistant will be present in all such ambulances, five of which were inaugurated in Lucknow by Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya.
Admin on WhatsApp jailed over PM's photo with obscene text
The Karnataka Police has arrested an admin of a WhatsApp group from Uttara Kannada district after a picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with obscene content was posted in the group by a member. The arrested admin of the WhatsApp group is said to be an auto rickshaw driver. It is reportedly the first arrest of this kind in India.
Paris art dealer forgets ₹10.5 crore picture in a taxi
An art dealer in Paris has filed a complaint for theft after forgetting a picture estimated to be worth around ₹10.5 crore ($1.64 million) in a taxi, police said on Tuesday. The unidentified dealer forgot the picture in the boot, police said in a statement. The artwork is by Argentina-born Italian sculptor and painter Lucio Fontana, titled 'Concetto Spaziale'.
Wipro changes multi-coloured sunflower logo after 19 years
India's third largest IT firm Wipro has replaced its multi-coloured sunflower logo, which was introduced in 1998, with a new one. The new logo comprises dots, which according to Wipro, represent the way the company "connects the dots" for its clients. "Our re-articulated values connect and resonate deeply with the new, vibrant, brand identity," Wipro Chairman Azim Premji said.
Jio becomes India's largest broadband provider in 6 months
In just six months of launching its telecom operations, Reliance Jio has accounted for nearly 40% of India's broadband connections, according to data by telecom regulator TRAI. Reliance Jio accounted for 102.84 million users, the highest, followed by Bharti Airtel at 46.69 million broadband connections. The numbers are for February and include both wired and wireless connections in the country.