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Pics of Baahubali actor Prabhas' wax statue surface online
Pictures of Baahubali actor Prabhas' wax statue at Madame Tussauds in Bangkok have surfaced online. Prabhas is the first South Indian actor whose wax statue has been featured at Madame Tussauds. Reports claimed that artists took at least 350 photographs of the actor to create the wax statue.
Hollywood writers and studios finalise deal; prevent strike
Hollywood writers reached a tentative deal with movie and television studio representatives on Tuesday, preventing a strike that could have resulted in blacking out of talk shows and soap operas. The Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers announced the three-year agreement, few hours before the strike was about to start.
Salman Khan to launch his brother-in-law Aayush in Bollywood
Actor Salman Khan will launch his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma in Bollywood, and the film will be co-produced by Karan Johar. Salman's sister Arpita took to Instagram to confirm the news by posting a newspaper report with the caption, "Finally the time's coming closer." The movie will reportedly be a solo-lead film and its pre-production will begin by July this year.
Priyanka shares pic with Dwayne Johnson on his 45th birthday
Priyanka Chopra shared a picture on Instagram with Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson on the occasion of his 45th birthday on Tuesday. "You're one of the nicest, most driven people I have ever met. Always an inspiration for everyone who works with you," read a part of Priyanka's caption. Priyanka and Dwayne will be seen together in the upcoming film 'Baywatch'.
Depp needs mental evaluation to control spending: Managers
A lawsuit filed against actor Johnny Depp by his ex-managers claims that Depp needs a "mental examination" to control his spending and "flagrant bragging" about his money. It further states that "psychological issues" may have led to his "compulsive spending disorder". The report alleges that Depp spent over $75 million (₹480 crore) for 14 houses worldwide.
Delhi beat Hyderabad to register first win after 5 losses
Delhi Daredevils chased down the target of 186 set by Sunrisers Hyderabad to register a six-wicket win on Tuesday in IPL 2017. This was Delhi's first win after five consecutive losses in the tournament. Yuvraj Singh scored 41-ball 70* for Hyderabad while Corey Anderson's 24-ball 41* towards the end of the innings helped Delhi win with 5 balls to spare.
World comfortable with India's rising stature: PM Modi
During his meeting with the latest batch of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer trainees, PM Narendra Modi said the world believes that India has a bright future and is comfortable with the country's rising stature. Modi also urged the officers to keep in touch with their batchmates from other services so they could always be aware of developments at home.
SC raps Bihar govt for seeking 2 years to fill 174 vacancies
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rebuked the Bihar government for seeking two years' time to appoint 174 stenographers in the police. "You are making fun of this court. You can hold one single test for stenographers and recruit them," stated the apex court. The court is monitoring the filling up of police vacancies in all states.
Aadhaar mandatory to avoid fake PAN cards: Govt to SC
Defending its decision to make Aadhaar mandatory for issuing of PAN cards, the government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it was done to curb the use of fake PAN cards. Attorney General (AG) Mukul Rohatgi said Aadhaar is a "secure and robust" system by which the identity of an individual cannot be faked.
India successfully test-fires BrahMos land-attack missile
The Indian Army on Tuesday successfully test-fired an advanced version of the BrahMos land-attack cruise missile in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Stating that the test-firing involved high level and complex manoeuvring by the missile, a senior army officer said the supersonic cruise missile successfully hit the land-based target with desired precision in a n"top attack configuration".
Health Min stops cavalcade to ensure passage for ambulance
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday stopped his cavalcade to ensure proper passage for an ambulance in Himachal Pradesh. In a separate incident, the Minister came across a car accident and arranged an ambulance for the injured. PM Narendra Modi had earlier asserted that new India is not based on VIP culture, but EPI (Every Person is Important) culture.
Islamic State attack kills at least 32 in northeast Syria
At least 32 civilians and Kurdish-led fighters were killed in an attack by Islamic State militants near Syria's northeastern border with Iraq, reports said. Five ISIS suicide bombers reportedly blew themselves up at a camp for displaced Syrians and Iraqi refugees. The militant group said that the attack was one of several targeting "apostates".
Scientists create two-headed rat after performing transplant
Chinese scientists created a two-headed rat after grafting the head of a smaller 'donor' rat onto the back of a larger recipient. The donor head was able to blink and feel pain, and the two-headed rat lived for 36 hours. The scientists involved in the experiment are planning to perform the first human head transplant later this year.
Movie tickets price in Karnataka capped at ₹200 from today
The Karnataka government passed an order putting a cap of ₹200, exclusive of taxes, on the price of movie tickets at cinema halls, including multiplexes, across the state. However, the order is not applicable for IMAX and 4DX halls, and gold class seats, the prices of which can be decided by cinema halls. The order is applicable starting from Tuesday.
A girl in my US school would call me 'curry': Priyanka
Actress Priyanka Chopra has revealed that while studying in USA, a girl in her school would call her 'curry'. She added, "This girl...was a major bully. She...would push me against the locker." In a 2015 interview, Priyanka had revealed that she faced a lot of racism while studying in USA and was also called 'browny'.
Logistics startup 4TiGO gets ₹64 crore from Accel, Nilekani
Trucking logistics startup 4TiGO has raised about ₹64 crore in Series A funding from existing investors Accel Partners and Infosys Co-founder Nandan Nilekani. The startup is building a fleet management service for truck owners and helps its logistics partners track their inventory. Bengaluru-based 4TiGO was founded by IIT Kanpur alumni Vivek Malhotra and Anjani Mandal in 2015.
Police complaint against Snapdeal for non-payment of ₹67L
Bengaluru-based apparel seller Rajdhani Cotton has filed a petition with the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, against Snapdeal and its founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal alleging non-payment of ₹67.6 lakh. The seller alleged Snapdeal has withheld payments “in a fraudulent manner”. The seller further alleged that more than ₹1.5 crore of over 100 members is left due at Snapdeal.
UP CM approves GST, new transfer policy
In a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath approved the implementation of GST, which will now be passed in the state assembly on May 16. A new transfer policy was approved under which 20% officers and employees who have completed three years in district or seven years in a division will be eligible for transfer.
Three Maoists arrested during a search operation in Sukma
According to the police, at least three Maoists were arrested during a search operation in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Sukma where a Naxalite attack had left 25 CRPF jawans dead last week. Reportedly, the trio was involved in the attack on a police party between Daldali and Tulsi villages of the region on March 28 this year.
Food products purchased at 10 times their MRP by Railways
An RTI response has revealed the Central Railway's catering department purchased certain food items at rates that were almost ten times higher than the actual market price. Products like 100 gram packets of Amul curd were purchased at ₹1.4 crore for over 15,300 units, which comes to ₹972 per unit. Water bottles were also purchased at 20-30 times higher price.
China has vested interest in solving Kashmir issue: Media
China has 'vested interest' in helping resolve the Kashmir issue between India and Pakistan, claimed an article in the state-run Chinese daily Global Times. The article claimed that because of China's $50 billion investment in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) that passes through Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), it has a bigger role to play as a mediator between the two nations.
Venezuelan President announces new assembly amid protests
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday announced the creation of a super-body known as a "constituent assembly", with the ability to re-write the constitution, dissolve public powers and call general elections. Maduro said he wants to "avoid a civil war" and put an end to the ongoing violence. However, the opposition called the move a "coup".
French presidential candidate Le Pen accused of plagiarism
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has been accused of plagiarism after a speech to her supporters used phrases lifted from conservative candidate François Fillon. However, her campaign manager played down plagiarism accusations, painting her speech as a form of tribute to Fillon. "The references were appreciated by all of Fillon's supporters," Le Pen's campaign manager said.
UK can no longer rely on US over Middle East: House of Lords
A report by British Parliament's House of Lords has concluded that the UK can no longer rely on US leadership on Middle East policy and must work more closely with Europe. "The new US administration has the potential to destabilise further the region...the US President has taken positions that are unconstructive and could even escalate conflict," the report stated.
Didn't find time for massages during election: Ivanka Trump
US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump has revealed in a new book that pressures of her father's election campaign were such that she did not have time for massages or meditation. "Honestly, I wasn't treating myself to a massage or making much time for self-care. I wish I could have awoken early to meditate for twenty minutes," Ivanka wrote.
Ex-UK Finance Minister starts new job as journalist
Former British Finance Minister George Osborne turned up on Tuesday to start work as a journalist with the daily newspaper Evening Standard. Osborne, who lost his position as Finance Minister last year after helping to lead a campaign to stay in the European Union, will step down as a member of parliament in the June 8 general election.
Railways denies food scam, says RTI reply had typing errors
Central Railway has issued clarification after reports of a scam alleged its catering department purchased food products at ten times their MRP. It said typing errors in an RTI reply caused the miscommunication. While the RTI revealed that a 100 gram Amul curd cup was bought for ₹970, Railways said cartons having 108 cups were purchased at this price each.
Tata Teleservices fires up to 600 employees amid competition
Tata Teleservices has fired between 500 and 600 employees in sales and other related functions, according to reports. The layoffs are across locations and severance package being offered to employees is one month's salary for every year of service, reports added. The layoffs come amid the telecom industry witnessing intense competition triggered by the entry of Reliance Jio.
Fox News Co-prez resigns on flak in handling harassment case
Bill Shine, Co-president of Fox News Channel, has resigned and will leave the company after helping a transition over the next few weeks, the cable channel said on Monday. Shine faced criticism over his handling of sexual harassment claims against former CEO Roger Ailes. Notably, Shine has been with Fox News since its inception over 20 years ago.
Akshay Kumar deserved to win National Award: Suniel Shetty
In reference to people criticising Akshay Kumar's recent National Award win, Suniel Shetty said, "This is completely wrong. Akshay has given so many hits...He deserves the honour." Shetty added, "Maybe he has been given this honour looking at his graph and growth...over the years." Akshay won his first National Award for Best Actor for 'Rustom' and 'Airlift' this year.
H'wood will grow but we won't have many Baahubalis: Irrfan
Actor Irrfan Khan has said that while Hollywood will keep growing, India won't have many films like Baahubali. He added, "It is praiseworthy that an Indian director is trying to make a product...at par with Hollywood. [But] we need more [such films]." Irrfan further said that Hindi films need to come up with stories the local guy can relate to.
Singapore govt compares child birth to military service
Singapore government's official Instagram handle promoted an upcoming movie on military service with the caption, "Women go through labour, but men go through this. Who has it worse?" The sponsored post was of film Beijing, Mumbai, Tampines (BMT), which revolves around experiences of National Service, a statutory requirement for all male Singaporean citizens. The post was slammed on social media.
Aamir sports a nose stud in pic with Sushant Singh Rajput
Actor Aamir Khan was seen sporting a nose stud in a picture shared by actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The picture has been captioned, "And when you meet 'Inspiration' in the process!" Reports suggest that Aamir has got his nose pierced for his upcoming film 'Thugs of Hindostan'. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding the same.
Wimbledon to increase prize money to maintain dollar value
The year's third Grand Slam, Wimbledon, is set to increase its prize money in order to maintain the dollar equivalent value of the prize following the fall in the value of the pound due to Brexit. The prize money, which is yet to be formally announced, is expected to go beyond £2.25 million.
Bumrah credits Malinga for his consistent yorker bowling
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has credited Mumbai Indians teammate Lasith Malinga's influence for his ability to bowl yorkers in death overs consistently. "Malinga has been a great influence for me to bowl yorkers consistently. I used to bowl yorkers before as well but to bowl consistently you need practice so [Malinga] helped in that," Bumrah said.
India slip to number four in ICC T20I team rankings
The Indian T20I team slipped a spot to the fourth place in the ICC T20I team rankings, according to the latest ICC rankings released on Tuesday. The Virat Kohli-led team, with 118 rating points, is three points behind World T20 2009 winner Pakistan and World T20 2010 winner England. New Zealand with 125 rating points is the top-ranked T20I team.
Will remove red beacon when CM asks me to: Karnataka Min
Karnataka's Cabinet Minister UT Khader has refused to comply with the Central government's ban on red beacons on VIP vehicles. "If the Chief Minister asks me to remove the red beacon light, I will obey his instruction and remove it," said the Minister. The Union Cabinet had decided to ban the use of red beacons with effect from May 1.
Martyred jawan's kin demand to see his body before cremation
The family of martyred soldier Naib Subedar Paramjit Singh, whose body was mutilated by the Pakistani forces on Monday, demanded to open the coffin to see his body before cremation. "Whose body is this? It is all behind this box," said a family member. The family proceeded to cremate the martyr with full honors after seeing the body.
US pushing peninsula to brink of nuclear war: North Korea
North Korea on Tuesday accused the US of pushing the Korean peninsula to the brink of nuclear war after a pair of strategic US bombers flew training drills with the South Korean and Japanese air forces. The two supersonic B-1B Lancer bombers were deployed amid rising tensions over North Korea's pursuit of its nuclear programme in defiance of UN sanctions.
MP becomes 1st state to adopt Jan-Dec as financial year
After PM Narendra Modi pitched for shifting to a January-December financial year, Madhya Pradesh has decided to adopt the January-December financial year format from the present April-March cycle. The BJP-led government in the state has become the first in the country to adopt the change. With this, the next budget in Madhya Pradesh will be presented in December 2017.
Attack on Syria was after-dinner entertainment: US Secretary
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross described last month's missile strike on Syria as "after-dinner entertainment" for the visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping, who was dining with US President Donald Trump at that time. "The thing was, it didn't cost the President anything to have that entertainment," he added. The strike came in response to an alleged chemical attack by Syria.
Renault-Nissan dethrones Tesla as largest electric car maker
The alliance between Renault and Nissan has dethroned Elon Musk-led Tesla to become the world's largest electric vehicle maker after selling 37,000 electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2017. This is 12,000 units more than the 25,000 electric vehicles sold by Tesla during the same period. Nissan's electric car Leaf has emerged as the world's best-selling electric vehicle.
Why do startups prefer to raise money and not to take loans?
As startups are young businesses, it gets difficult for these ventures to procure a bank loan. While the loans don't dilute company ownership, they need to be paid back eventually with added interest. In case of raising funding, the investors lose out on money if the startup fails.
Palestinian group Hamas drops call for Israel's destruction
Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that rules the Gaza Strip, on Monday unveiled a new charter accepting a Palestinian state within the borders that existed in 1967, without recognising Israel. The document also calls for Hamas to distance itself from the Muslim Brotherhood in an effort to build stronger ties with Egypt, which classifies the Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation.
Greece reaches bailout reform deal with its creditors
Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos on Tuesday said that the country has reached a preliminary agreement with its creditors, paving the way for debt relief talks. Tsakalotos added that the agreement is vital to revive the country's struggling economy. Notably, Greece needs a fresh infusion of funds for debt repayments of €7 billion (over ₹49,000 crore) in July.
Complaint against Baahubali 2 director for casteist dialogue
Members of a group called the Arekatika Porata Samithi have filed a complaint with the Hyderabad police against Baahubali 2 director SS Rajamouli. The complaint was filed over a dialogue that allegedly hurt the sentiments of the Katika community. The group claims that the dialogue "Katika cheekati", is a 'caste slur' and was 'humiliating their community name'.
Katy Perry attends Met Gala 2017
Singer Katy Perry attended the Met Gala 2017 red carpet in a red tulle and silk chiffon gown, with brocade, satin and semi sheer panels. The look, which was complete with a veil, was custom designed by John Galliano for fashion house Maison Margiela. Celebrities including Rihanna, Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian and Bella Hadid also attended the gala.
Intel fixes security hole after almost a decade
American technology company Intel has released a firmware upgrade to patch a security hole that has reportedly been infecting enterprise computers for almost a decade. The flaw exploits the Intel processor features that IT divisions use to manage a company's computer fleet, allowing hackers to hijack computers in the network. However, the bug does not affect Intel-based consumer PCs.
Delhi civic body's mandate is nation's mandate: Amit Shah
BJP President Amit Shah on Tuesday said, "The mandate of Delhi (civic body polls) is the nation's mandate. It establishes once again that the people of India are firmly with PM Modi." Shah further said, "Our target was not just to win the MCD election. It has now built the base for the formation of a BJP government in Delhi."
Wrap Paki remains in pigskin, bury in pig poop: Tripura Guv
Reacting to the mutilation of Indian soldiers' bodies by Pakistani troops, Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy has tweeted, "Wrap Paki and terrorist carcasses in pigskin and bury in pig poop, face down (sic)". "US General 'Black Jack' Pershing did it as Governor of Philippines. Russians did it to Chechens. Extinguishes all hopes of virgins. It works," he further tweeted.
BJP MP honey-trap case: Accused woman taken into custody
A day after BJP MP KC Patel claimed that a woman drugged and filmed him in an objectionable position, the Delhi Police has taken the accused woman into custody for questioning. The woman, who had also reportedly threatened Patel with a rape case, was picked from her residence in Indirapuram area of Uttar Pradesh.
Uber launches its food delivery app UberEATS in India
Uber on Tuesday started rolling out its on-demand food delivery app UberEATS in India, starting with Mumbai. Uber has partnered with local restaurants to list their menu on the app and the food will be delivered via registered couriers. The standalone app will compete with existing food delivery services like FoodPanda, Swiggy, Zomato, and Google's newly-launched Areo app.
Universities, edu institutes to have 'Wall of Heroes'
The HRD Ministry has proposed displaying portraits of warriors who have fought for the nation, on walls in universities and educational institutions, as part of its "Vidya, Veerta Abhiyan". The 'Wall of Heroes' will have portraits of Param Vir Chakra decorated-soldiers, which will be launched by HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar. The initiative will start with institutions like JNU, DU.
Gunmen loot ₹65,000 from bank in Jammu and Kashmir
According to the police, two gunmen on Tuesday looted ₹65,000 at gunpoint from Ellaquai Dehati Bank (Regional Rural Bank) in Kader village of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. The robbery took place a day after militants killed five policemen and two bank employees in Kulgam's Pombai village.
UP govt to completely switch to e-tendering in 3 months
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday decided to scrap the manual tendering process in all government departments and replace it with e-tendering and e-procurement systems within three months. The step would end the nexus between politicians, business houses and bureaucrats, and may also invite investments from foreign companies, state minister Siddharth Nath Singh said.
Why was there a civil war, asks Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump has expressed confusion as to why the American civil war took place and claimed that President Andrew Jackson "was really angry" about the conflict. Notably, Jackson died 16 years before the war started. However, Trump later clarified his remarks, saying that Jackson had predicted the civil war and would have prevented it had he not died.
In Pictures: May Day protests around the world
May Day protests took place around the world on Monday with several turning violent as protesters attacked police with smoke bombs and Molotov cocktails. Police in Paris, Istanbul, Portland, New York, Washington were on high alert and arrested dozens of protesters on a day meant to celebrate workers' rights.
Maruti Suzuki 1st Indian auto firm to cross ₹2 lakh cr m-cap
Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday crossed ₹2 lakh crore in market capitalisation to become the first Indian auto company to achieve the milestone. The shares of Maruti Suzuki were trading at a record high, up 2.3% during intraday trade from previous close. Notably, Maruti is the 12th largest auto company in the world in terms of market capitalisation.
Incredible heights of fiction: Shraddha on dating rumours
Actress Shraddha Kapoor, while speaking about reports of her dating Farhan Akhtar, has said that fiction can go to incredible heights. She said, "I choose to ignore them and just focus on my work," and added that she's friends with Farhan. Earlier, reports of Shraddha moving in with Farhan had surfaced online.
Man who claimed to be 146 years old dies
Mbah Ghoto from Indonesia, who claimed to be 146 years old, died in a hospital recently. According to documents, he was born in December 1870, however he was not recognised as the longest living human being as Indonesia started recording births only in 1900. Ghoto outlived all ten of his siblings, his four wives and his children, as per reports.
Lara holds record for highest scores in Tests, First-class
West Indian legend, Brian Lara, who is celebrating his 48th birthday today, holds the record for having made the highest individual scores in both Test cricket and First-class cricket. Lara's unbeaten 400 scored against England in 2004 is Test cricket's highest individual score, while his unbeaten 501 for Warwickshire against Durham is First-class cricket's highest ever individual score.
Sachin calls Lara 'one of his dearest friends' on his b'day
Wishing cricket legend Brian Lara on his 48th birthday, Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, "One of my dearest friends celebrates his b'day today. Not just a great friend but one of the greatest cricketers too. Happy b'day @BrianLara." Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag also wished Lara with a tweet that read, "Happy Birthday @BrianLara. BC Lara, kya tha Maara."
India squander lead to lose 1-3 to Aus in Azlan Shah Cup
India squandered a one goal lead to lose 1-3 against defending champions Australia in a preliminary league match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Tuesday. Harmanpreet Singh gave India the lead in the 25th minute but Australia came back with three field goals to seal the match. India now have four points after three matches.
China to hire 20,000 people to write Wikipedia-like resource
The Chinese government is recruiting 20,000 people to write an online encyclopedia like Wikipedia. The scholars will reportedly write more than 3,00,000 entries of about 1,000 words apiece spanning over 100 disciplines. The resource will reportedly have information on China's technological developments and historical heritage to "strengthen the core values of socialism.”
Scientists eliminate HIV infection in 'humanised' mice
Scientists have successfully removed HIV DNA from the genomes of 'humanised' mice, using CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing tool, a step which in the future may help eliminate the virus in humans. The researchers were able to genetically inactivate the human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) in mice, that had been injected with human genes and cells.
Only one incident of mutilation under Cong govt: AK Antony
Former Defence Minister AK Antony on Tuesday asserted that only one incident of a soldier's body being mutilated happened under the Congress regime. "But here (under BJP) it has happened thrice. It has affected the morale of the Army," he added. Further, the Congress leader urged the Centre to give freedom to the army to take appropriate action against Pakistan.
India DGMO contacts Pak counterpart over tensions along LoC
India's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen AK Bhatt spoke to his Pakistani counterpart on Tuesday and expressed concerns about the recent mutilation of soldiers and attack on a patrol party in Kashmir. While he also raised other issues including fire support provided by Pakistani posts, Pakistan Army has denied their country's role in ceasefire violations and mutilation.
McDonald's introduces a fork made of fries
Fast-food chain McDonald's has introduced 'Frorks', a fork made of fries. The limited quantity forks are given with the new Signature Crafted Recipe menu, as the sauces in the burgers might drop. The fries on the fork seek to help people scoop up the sauce that may have fallen while eating.
Users note similarity between logos of Uber and The Circle
Social media users have pointed out the similarity between the circular logo of taxi-hailing startup Uber and the one in Tom Hanks' new movie 'The Circle'. However, the film's director James Ponsoldt said that 'The Circle' logo was designed before Uber unveiled its new logo in 2016 and that the team noticed the similarity "with a bit of creeped-out amusement."
What is the annual Met Gala event?
The Met Gala is organised on the first Monday of May in New York every year, since 1946. The fundraising event celebrates the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Costume Institute's fashion exhibit, with each year's event celebrating a specific theme. The 2016 Met Gala raised approximately $13.5 million (₹86.6 crore).
Bollywood should make film titled Planet of the Cows: Katju
Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju has mockingly suggested that Bollywood should make a film titled 'The Planet of the Cows', wherein cows should conquer and enslave Indians. He said this while citing a comparison with the Hollywood film 'Planet of the Apes'. Katju also shared a poster of 'The Planet of the Cows'.
Kohli shares selfie with Harbhajan Singh's daughter
Indian cricket team and Royal Challengers Bangalore's captain Virat Kohli posted a selfie alongside Harbhajan Singh's daughter Hinaya Heer on Instagram. Kohli's post read, "Baby hinaya looking for something in my beard. And I am surprised how can someone be so beautiful and cuteee. What a blessing to @harbhajan3 @geetabasra. God bless you all."
WhatsApp testing feature to let users pin chats at the top
Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that will let users pin three chats at the top of their conversation list. The feature will remove the effort needed to scroll down to a person's chat to get back to a conversation. A long press on a chat in the conversation list will show the pinning option.
Fitbit denies woman's claim of wristband exploding by itself
American startup Fitbit has disputed a woman's claim that her fitness tracker "exploded" on its own while on her wrist. "Testing shows that external forces caused the damage to the device," said Fitbit. The woman claimed she suffered second-degree burns due to the spontaneous combustion and that a doctor had to remove pieces of rubber and plastic from her arm.
Huawei admits 'arrogant' reply to phone's performance issues
Huawei's CEO of Consumer Business Group Richard Yu has admitted that the company's initial response to complaints of difference in memory performance in different units of P10 smartphones was "arrogant." Yu initially blamed the issue on shortage of memory chips in the supply chain. However, he has now said the matter has been a "wake-up call" for the Chinese company.
PM's image will be affected if Muslims approached UN: Azam
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has said that the image of PM Narendra Modi will be affected if the "harassed" Muslims approach the United Nations to narrate their ordeal. "Muslims follow the Holy Quran and will continue to obey it till their last breath, whereas the Prime Minister is neither aware of Islam nor Hinduism," he added.
We should adopt families of Krishna Ghati heroes: Kiran Bedi
Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi on Tuesday condemned Pakistan's move of mutilating Indian soldiers and said their families should be adopted by the nation for social and moral support. "In this situation when we are at war, the families of the martyred soldiers become the family of the nation...I'd want to tell them that, they are not alone," Bedi added.
Would any BJP leader now send bangles to PM Modi, asks Sibal
After the Pakistani Army mutilated two Indian soldiers' bodies, Congress leader Kapil Sibal asked whether any BJP leader would now send bangles to PM Narendra Modi. A BJP MP wanted to gift bangles to ex-PM during UPA regime when a similar incident had happened, he said. In 2013, Smriti Irani had said she would send bangles to ex-PM Manmohan Singh.
AIADMK symbol case: ED books Dhinakaran for money laundering
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday registered a case against AIADMK (Amma) leader TTV Dhinakaran under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for allegedly bribing an Election Commission official to get AIADMK's 'two leaves' symbol. Dhinakaran, nephew of jailed party General Secretary VK Sasikala, and his aide Mallikarjuna were on Monday sent to judicial custody till May 15.
Ironic that we don't have a full-time Defence Minister: Cong
A day after Pakistan mutilated bodies of two Indian soldiers, Congress leader Manish Tewari said, "The irony of this situation is that India does not have a full-time Defence Minister." He further said, "The government seems to be losing control over this country, it is high time Prime Minister realises the sensitivity of the situation and gets his act together."
If war is only solution, go to war: Mutilated soldier's kin
The brother of martyred soldier Naib Subedar Paramjit Singh, whose body was mutilated by Pakistan Army, has urged the Centre to go to war with Pakistan if that was the only solution. "By any chance, if the issue can be sorted out with dialogue then even that should be tried," he added. The slain soldier's body was cremated on Tuesday.
Pak's dastardly act demands unequivocal response: DGMO
Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen AK Bhatt has conveyed to his Pakistani counterpart that the mutilation of Indian soldiers by Pakistan Army was a "dastardly and inhuman" act, which merits "unequivocal" response. Bhatt also raised the issue of the support fire provided by the Pakistani posts when the Border Action Team mutilated the bodies of the two soldiers.
Pakistan Army's BAT includes Mujahideen terrorists: BSF
The BSF on Tuesday revealed that the Pakistan Army's Border Action Team (BAT), involved in the mutilation of two Indian soldiers along the LoC, includes Mujahideen terrorists as well. "I would not like to comment formally...But...everybody knows that this has taken place immediately after the visit of the Pakistan Army Chief to the frontal area," BSF ADG KN Choubey said.
CBI, ED team in London to pursue Vijay Mallya's extradition
A team from the ED and CBI are in London where they are holding talks with UK prosecutors for extradition of Vijay Mallya. "The agencies are briefing authorities at the highest level to plug loopholes that can be used by him,” an official said. “The home secretary-level talks will ensure UK government is on board with Indian authorities," he added.
Nine-bedroom house with built-in slide on sale for ₹6 crore
A nine-bedroom house, which has a built-in slide, is up for sale for £700,000 (nearly ₹6 crore). The stainless steel spiral leads from an upstairs bedroom into the breakfast area next to the kitchen on the ground floor. The house, in Scotland, also has a granny flat and an attached holiday cottage along with five bathrooms and seven public rooms.
Arjun shares old pic with Katrina welcoming her on Instagram
Actor Arjun Kapoor shared an old picture with actress Katrina Kaif to welcome her on Instagram. "Next to the stud on the left is this girl who's now on Instagram... she's apparently quite popular these days @katrinakaif...," read Arjun's caption alongside the picture. Earlier, actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan had also shared pictures to welcome Katrina on Instagram.
Selena attends Met Gala with rumoured boyfriend The Weeknd
Singer Selena Gomez attended the Met Gala 2017 red carpet with rumoured boyfriend The Weeknd on Monday. Selena wore an embroidered gown with sequin embellishment by Coach, while The Weeknd wore a black tuxedo. The couple has been rumoured to be dating since they were first spotted together in Los Angeles in January.
Heroines have lost the burden of playing angels: Swara
Actress Swara Bhaskar has said that the Hindi film heroine has lost the burden of being an angelic character. She added that the definition of a heroine as only virtuous and sexually-unthreatening, and the vamp as sexually promiscuous and expressive, has changed. "The fact that [heroines] can be grey, complicated and confused...is a very positive development," added Swara.
Mark Selby beats John Higgins to retain world title
English professional snooker player Mark Selby won his third World Snooker Championship in four years after registering an 18-15 comeback victory against John Higgins on Monday. The 33-year-old, who has been snooker's world number one for 116 straight weeks now, was 4-10 behind Higgins before registering a comeback to claim the ₹3.1 crore prize money.
Bride refuses to marry groom for coming drunk to the wedding
A bride reportedly refused to marry the groom for arriving drunk to the wedding in Bihar, which is also a dry state as the sale, distribution, and consumption of liquor is prohibited. In the incident that took place on Saturday, the bride reportedly said, "He (the groom) is wedded to liquor, I will not marry him."
Bihar man shot dead for meeting fiancée before marriage
A man was shot dead on Monday for defying a tradition by meeting his fiancée a month before their marriage. The deceased, Manish Patel, met the woman at her home in Bihar's Dumdum village, which enraged her two uncles, one of whom shot him with a pistol, villagers said. The couple had reportedly fallen in love before their families agreed.
MNREGA workers return ₹1 to PM to protest 'meagre' hike
Several Jharkhand MNREGA workers have returned ₹1, the amount the Centre had increased their wages by, to PM Narendra Modi and state CM Raghubar Das to protest the meagre hike. The government had increased the wages of the workers from ₹167 to ₹168. Workers sent over 100 envelopes enclosed with ₹1 note each to the PM and the CM.
Pak welcomes Erdogan's offer for multilateral Kashmir talks
Pakistan has welcomed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's suggestion of having a multilateral dialogue to resolve the Kashmir issue. "Pakistan has always welcomed the statements and endeavours aimed at addressing the human rights issues," it said. Notably, ahead of his India visit, Erdogan had said Turkey could be involved in a multilateral dialogue to permanently solve the Kashmir issue.
Priyanka wears world's longest trench coat at Met Gala 2017
Actress Priyanka Chopra wore what is believed to be the world's longest trench coat at the Met Gala 2017 red carpet. Priyanka made her debut at the annual fundraising event, which was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, on Monday. The trench coat gown with the long train was designed by Ralph Lauren.
Samsung gets approval to start testing self-driving cars
Samsung has received approval from the South Korean government to begin testing self-driving cars on public roads in the country. The company will use a modified Hyundai car equipped with sensors and camera equipment to run its own software for autonomous driving. Samsung had announced that it was creating a new team to work on self-driving car technologies in 2015.
Adityanath govt decides to celebrate Jan 24 as 'UP Diwas'
Chairing a Cabinet meeting, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has decided to celebrate January 24 as 'UP Diwas' (UP Day). Notably, the United Provinces unit was renamed as Uttar Pradesh on January 24, 1950. "The state's rich cultural heritage would be showcased through different programmes on this day," Cabinet Minister Sidharth Nath Singh said.n
Infosys to hire 10,000 US workers amid work visa row
IT giant Infosys said it plans to hire 10,000 US workers in the next two years and open four technology centres in the US, in order to move over H-1B visa-related issues. The move comes amid Infosys and TCS being accused of displacing US workers' jobs by flying in foreigners on temporary visas to service their clients in the country.
Tiger Shroff shares first look poster of his film Baaghi 2
Actor Tiger Shroff took to Twitter to share the first look poster of his upcoming film 'Baaghi 2'. Sequel of the 2016 film 'Baaghi', it will be directed by choreographer-turned-filmmaker Ahmed Khan. The female lead of the film has not been announced yet. It is scheduled to release on April 27, 2018.
When organisers ask you to get your own carpet, tweets user
Reacting to Priyanka Chopra's outfit at Met Gala red carpet, believed to be world's longest trench coat gown, a user tweeted, "When organisers call you but ask you to bring your own carpet!" Another user wrote, "Priyanka took Swachch Bharat Abhiyan pretty seriously." Meanwhile, another tweet read, "No need to fear rains during IPL. Priyanka would alone cover the ground."nn
BCCI recommends Pujara, Harmanpreet Kaur for Arjuna Award
BCCI has nominated Cheteshwar Pujara and Indian women's team member Harmanpreet Kaur for the Arjuna award. In the recently concluded Test season, Pujara scored 1,316 runs, the highest ever aggregate of runs by an Indian in a single Test season. Kaur, who represents Sydney Thunder in the Women's Big Bash League, was a significant part of India's Asia Cup victory.