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Mark Zuckerberg trolled for his pictures taken at US farm
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was trolled on Monday after he shared a set of pictures showing him driving a tractor and feeding a calf at a US farm. "Zuckerberg needs to stop acting like he's normal. Everyone knows he's rich," tweeted a user. Another user tweeted, "Zuckerberg is now 15 photos away before he is announced as a 2020 candidate".
ATS wanted me to name RSS leaders in terror case: Pragya
Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur has reportedly said the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) tortured her for 24 days in custody and regularly forced her to name top RSS leaders in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. "I was beaten brutally throughout my custody. I was beaten so much that my hands and fingers regularly developed swelling," she alleged.
RJD leader refuses to remove red beacon from his car
RJD leader Bhai Birendra on Monday refused to remove red beacon atop his car and said that he won't do so as the order is not by the Bihar government. "Which cabinet decided this? Why Bihar will follow any decision by the Delhi Cabinet. If our government will pass this order then only we will follow the rule," he said.
Indian Army should march right up to Islamabad: Swamy
After the bodies of two Indian soldiers were mutilated by Pakistan Army, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy said the Indian Army should be ordered to annihilate the Pakistani forces, taking the march right up to Islamabad. "They did it in the past. They'll do it again. The only solution before India is to launch an unrelenting campaign against Pakistan," he added.
Red beacons are like mistresses: Madhya Pradesh minister
Madhya Pradesh Minister for Panchayat and Rural Development, Gopal Bhargava, has compared red beacons to "mistresses". "Red beacon, hooter, bungalow and cars are never loyal to anyone. They are like mistresses, whoever keeps them they stay with that person," he said. He also said that he did not use vehicles with beacons or hooters while being in his constituency.
Runnr shuts food delivery service for customers: Report
Bengaluru-based startup Runnr has reportedly shut its business-to-consumer on-demand food ordering service. According to reports, the startup will now focus on its business-to-business services. Runnr's website, which earlier listed restaurant and dish options for users, has been turned into a sign-up page for merchants, with options for restaurants to use Runnr as a food delivery solution.
News website blasts Uber CEO after he cancels interview
American news website Recode has posted an entire article blasting at Uber CEO Travis Kalanick for cancelling his interview citing a delay in a report of recent employee complaints of sexism and sexual harassment. "Avoiding tough questions from tough interviewers is not a good sign," the website said. "It's just too bad that he won't keep his commitment," it added.
Want 50 Pak heads for dad’s sacrifice: BSF jawan's daughter
Daughter of martyred BSF Head Constable Prem Sagar, whose body was mutilated by the Pakistan Army on Monday, has demanded 50 Pakistani heads for her father's sacrifice. She further added that the family did not get any information from the authorities regarding his death. Sagar's brother, also a BSF jawan, urged PM Narendra Modi to start beheading Pakistani soldiers.
93 criminals transferred from home district jails in UP
As many as 93 criminals have been transferred out of their home district jails since the new Uttar Pradesh government came to power. Despite being behind bars, the dons were reportedly directing their gangs to commit crimes with ease. Notably, jail officials had been directed by senior officers to not buckle under pressure and deal with the criminals strictly.
Indian soldiers to learn Chinese at Visva-Bharati University
The Visva-Bharati University has started a certificate level course to teach Mandarin (the Chinese language) to Indian soldiers which will reportedly help them gather intelligence. As many as 25 Army personnel have enrolled for the course this year. The university has, however, said that the course will introduce them to the centuries-old tie between the two nations.
Police didn't provide intelligence before Sukma attack: CRPF
The CRPF officials have reportedly said the Chhattisgarh Police didn't provide intelligence prior to Sukma Naxal attack. "The Naxals had forewarned villagers from venturing out of their homes," a report stated. As per instructions, state police needs to have at least 33% of the CRPF strength, but in Sukma, on most occasions, there's barely even one, said an official.
Haryana to become stray cattle free by August 15
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar has announced that the state will become stray cattle free by August 15. The tagging of 89.3% of cattle in gaushalas and nandishalas (shelters for bovine animals) has been completed and the work to rehabilitate abandoned cattle is being undertaken in a mission mode, Khattar said.
Cop tries to run car over man after argument over money
A Mumbai police constable, Ramesh Awate, has been caught on the camera trying to run a car over a man after an argument over money in Thane, Maharashtra. An FIR was filed in the matter on April 22, a day after the incident took place. Awate, who is on the run after the incident, has reportedly been served a notice.
Baloch leader calls mutilation of Indian soldiers 'inhuman'
Baloch leader Munir Mengal, who is in exile, has said the mutilation of Indian soldiers' bodies by "devilish" Pakistan Army is an "inhuman act". "The Pakistan Army is doing the same things which the Islamic State is doing and what Taliban has done," he said. We all hope Indian government will take revenge for this act, he added.
Indonesian woman lives with 1,500 pet spiders worth ₹35 lakh
Ming Cu from Indonesia lives with 1,500 pet spiders, which she has been collecting since 2010. Cu, who has spent over ₹35 lakh ($55,000) on tarantulas, started collecting them to start a business with a friend, according to reports. "I still love them, even though they have bitten me several times. But love can withstand anything I think," she stated.
Make toilets every 500 m, and an app to locate them: Akshay
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Monday asked the Maharashtra government to build mobile toilets every 500 metres or at least one kilometre across the state. Toilets must be supported with an app to locate the nearest toilet, the actor added. Women in rural areas face a lot of difficulties due to lack of toilets in rural areas, Kumar said.
Club offers 50% ticket refund if team doesn't reach playoffs
English football club Leeds United has offered a 50% refund on the price of their season tickets for the next season if they fail to qualify for the Championship playoffs. The club says that the offer is "a clear statement of intent to gain promotion" and that they are determined to rejoin the English Premier League.
People thought PM had nominated a 'namoona' CM: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Monday said many initially thought PM Narendra Modi had nominated a 'namoona' as the CM. He defended his government's crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses and asserted that it was a part of a 2014 NGT order. Adityanath further said most of his Cabinet colleagues were vegetarians and asked if they were inferior to non-vegetarians.
A, B, AB blood groups at higher risk of heart attack: Study
People in non-O blood groups (A, B and AB) have a higher risk of heart attack, according to a new research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress. The cause behind the increased risk has not been fully determined but is believed to be connected with higher concentrations of a clotting agent present in non-O blood groups.
24-hour power supply to farmers likely in a yr: Telangana CM
Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao has announced that he would try to ensure 24-hour power supply to farmers in a year or a year and a half. "Farmers will be able to draw water whenever they need it," he asserted. Rao added that the government will create a ₹500 crore fund to address the issue of minimum support price permanently.
Baahubali 2 crosses ₹500 crore mark in 3 days
SS Rajamouli-directed film 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' has crossed ₹500 crore mark in its opening weekend worldwide. The film, which released on 28 April in India, earned ₹385 crore in the country across all languages and grossed ₹120 crore in international markets. The film had made ₹121 crore on Friday, emerging as the highest opening day earner in India.
Govt may have leaked 13.5 cr Aadhaar numbers: CIS Report
The Aadhaar numbers of 13.5 crore people relating to four government projects may have been made public through government websites, according to Bengaluru-based think tank Centre for Internet and Society's report. The report says around 10 crore bank account numbers have also been leaked through these portals. It blamed the lack of proper controls exercised by departments for the leak.
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan resigns from party's PAC
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan on Monday resigned from the party's Political Affairs Committee (PAC), after accusing AAP leader Kumar Vishwas of trying to split the party. "I stand by what I said about Vishwas. He's working at the behest of BJP and RSS," Khan said. "Vishwas ate cake with Ajit Doval and Bassi when AAP MLAs were arrested," he added.
NGO fined ₹25 lakh by Supreme Court after 64 failed PILs
The Supreme Court on Monday imposed a fine of ₹25 lakh on Suraz India Trust after 64 PILs filed by the NGO failed. It also barred the NGO from filing any PIL before any court or raising any public interest matter before any court. "Extremely important matters lag behind because of misconceived intervention by individuals lacking competence," the court said.
India's 2nd tallest national flag hoisted in Kolhapur
Marking the formation day of Maharashtra, CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday hoisted India's second tallest national flag in Kolhapur at 303 feet. The flag used for the pole was 90 feet long and 60 feet wide, and cost around ₹1.1 crore for the installation. Notably, India's tallest flag pole, at 360 feet, is installed at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab.
Army kills 7 Pakistani soldiers, destroys 2 bunkers: Reports
After the Pakistani forces mutilated the bodies of two Indian soldiers, the Army on Monday killed seven Pakistani soldiers, according to reports. Two Pakistani bunkers were also destroyed in the retaliation by the Indian Army, reports added. Earlier, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley had said the armed forces will "react appropriately" to Pakistan's "barbaric act".
Would meet Kim Jong-un under right circumstances: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he would be "honoured" to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, in right circumstances. The comments come amid escalating tensions between US and North Korea over the latter's nuclear programme. Trump had earlier called Jong-un a smart cookie, saying that he assumed power at a young age, despite dealing with "some very tough people".
Defaulters can’t seek enforcement of fundamental rights: SC
The Supreme Court has said defaulters cannot approach it to get their fundamental rights against the government. The court, which refused a petition by Unitech, said, "We cannot collect money for you. You have to pay the flat buyers for delayed possession." Notably, Unitech was seeking a directive to Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure to release money for refunding its clients.
Aizawl FC fans clean up stadium after I-League final
Fans of football club Aizawl FC cleaned up the stadium after the I-League final between Aizawl FC and Shillong Lajong in Meghalaya on Sunday. Soon after the match got over, fans began picking up the trash and throwing it away, or taking it back with them. Notably, the match, held at Shillong's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium had around 23,000 spectators.
We'd love if world leaders use Twitter to reach people: COO
Twitter COO Anthony Noto in an interview with Bloomberg said, "We'd love it if every world leader used Twitter as their primary mechanism to talk to their constituencies". He added, "The more that happens, the better we're going to be at showing what's going on in the world". Notably, Twitter added 90 lakh new users in the first quarter.
Florida fishermen claim Apple's Siri helped save their lives
A group of Florida fishermen has claimed Apple's voice assistant Siri helped in saving their lives after their boat hit the rough sea. With wet fingers, the men were unable to use their phone's touchscreen, after which one of the fishermen used Siri on his iPhone 7 to call 911. The fishermen were then rescued by the coast guard.
Anantnag LS by-poll cancelled due to law and order issue
The Election Commission on Tuesday cancelled Anantnag Lok Sabha by-poll, stating that the situation isn't conducive for a free and fair election. The election in the constituency was earlier postponed from April 12 to May 25 due to violence. Furthermore, the Home Ministry told the poll panel it could spare around 30,000 soldiers against the panel's demand for 74,000 soldiers.
SoftBank said to invest $1.4 bn in Paytm at $7 bn valuation
Japan's SoftBank is in talks to invest $1.4 billion in digital wallet startup Paytm's parent company One97 Communications, that would value Paytm at $7 billion, according to a Bloomberg report. Paytm also had discussions with two other investors for funding, the report added. Earlier, reports had suggested that SoftBank will be picking up a 20% stake in Paytm.
UP to ban liquor shops near edu institutes, religious places
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Monday that the state is planning to make a new excise policy to curb hooch tragedies in the state. According to the new policy, no liquor shops would be allowed to operate along highways, near educational institutions or religious places and in densely populated areas.
Hizbul Mujahideen claims responsibility of Kulgam van attack
Terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen on Monday claimed the responsibility of the attack on a cash van in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. The outfit further claimed that the two bank employees, who died in the attack, were killed by CRPF personnel. "We didn't attack the vehicle with intent to loot the cash. We have enough cash," Hizbul Mujahideen added.
India Today counters Arnab's Republic TV with new hoarding
Amid Arnab Goswami's new venture Republic TV releasing advertisements before its launch, rival news channel India Today put up a similar hoarding just beside one of Republic's. In the billboard, India Today responded to Republic's poster that reads "Arnab with you soon" with "Anjana reached and waiting". Notably, Anjana Om Kashyap will anchor the prime time slot at India Today.
UP CM wants pics of teachers to be pasted on school walls
UP CM Yogi Adityanath has directed the officials to paste teachers' pictures on the walls of state-run schools to cross-check from the students whether those teachers, whose pictures were displayed, attend schools regularly and teach or not. Some teachers in these schools use proxies to teach while they themselves draw hefty salaries without doing any work, he said.
Hindu couples should have 8 kids: Swami Prabodhananda Giri
Sanatan Dharma Mahasangh President Swami Prabodhananda Giri on Saturday said to protect Hinduism, Hindu couples should have eight children. "In the present times, there's a threat to Hindutva and it's the responsibility of every Hindu to protect it…Hindus should follow 'we two, our eight' formula," he said. For the safety of Hindus, Hindu Raksha Dal has been constituted, he added.
Two-wheeler industry lost ₹600 crore over BS-III vehicle ban
The two-wheeler industry is estimated to have incurred a loss of ₹600 crore due to the three-day discount offered before SC's BS-III vehicles ban came into effect on April 1, an ICRA report said. As many as 6.71 lakh two-wheelers were impacted by the ban. The dealers tried to clear the BS-III vehicles inventory by offering massive discounts.
Pic shows Ranbir, Katrina holding hands on film's set
Filmmaker Anurag Basu shared a collage with two pictures of Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif on Twitter. In the first picture, Ranbir and Katrina's childhood photos appear to have been morphed while the second one is a recent photo of them holding hands. The collage has been captioned, "Day 1- Jagga Jasoos, Last Day- Jagga Jasoos...How time flies."
Ben Stokes' maiden T20 ton helps RPS defeat GL by 5 wickets
Rising Pune Supergiant clinched their sixth victory of the Indian Premier League 2017 after defeating Gujarat Lions by 5 wickets. RPS bowlers Jaydev Unadkat and Imran Tahir picked up 3 wickets each to dismiss GL for 161. RPS all-rounder Ben Stokes smashed unbeaten 103(63), his first T20 hundred, to help RPS chase down the target with a ball to spare.
Our govt will listen to Mann Ki Baat of people: Rahul Gandhi
Addressing a rally in Gujarat on Monday, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi said, "The Congress government in Gujarat will listen to your Mann Ki Baat." Gandhi added that PM Modi had asked people to listen to his Mann Ki Baat while announcing demonetisation. "It will be the government of all and not one person," the Congress leader further said.
Kashmir a bilateral issue with Pak: India to Turkish Prez
India informed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday that a solution to the Kashmir issue can only be found through bilateral talks with Pakistan. This comes after Erdogan suggested a "multilateral dialogue" to resolve the issue. "This position that the issue of Kashmir is essentially an issue of terrorism, we presented it very clearly," the External Affairs Ministry stated.
Passports could be applied from post offices soon: Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who is leading a 15-member delegation of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, on Monday said passports could be applied from post offices shortly. The Congress MP added that around 86 post offices have already started work in this regard. The parliamentary committee members visited the passport office in Punjab's Amritsar.
Gadkari promises amphibious vehicles for Haryana in 3 months
Union Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said Haryana will get amphibious vehicles capable of sailing on the Yamuna waters as well as driving on the state roads. Stating that Punjab and Maharashtra already had these vehicles, Gadkari added, "We are working on this project and it will hopefully see the light of the day in three months."
Police injured in clashes with Paris May Day protesters
One French police officer was seriously burnt and two others were injured in clashes at a May Day demonstration in Paris on Monday, ahead of the French presidential election. Protesters reportedly threw smoke grenades at security forces and vandalised several shops and a bus shelter. Police responded by firing tear gas and arrested four people for "carrying prohibited weapons".
Gunman kills one, injures 6 at a pool party in US
One person was killed and six others were injured after a man holding a gun in one hand and a bottle of beer in the other opened fire on people during a pool party in San Diego, US. The gunman was shot dead after he exchanged gunfire with two police officers who had arrived on the scene.
FIR against Ola driver for molestation of Bengaluru woman
A 30-year-old Bengaluru woman has filed an FIR against an Ola driver, accusing him of molesting her on her way back from office at 2:15 AM on Friday. "Before I realised, his hands were on my chest...I screamed and told him to stop the car, but he kept driving," she said. Police has identified the accused and begun its investigation.
Kajol responds to video that suggested she was served beef
Referring to the video which allegedly showed her being served beef, actress Kajol said that it wasn't beef but buffalo meat. The video showed the chef saying that Kajol was being served 'beef pepper water with dry lentils and dry beef'. In the end, she was heard jokingly saying, "We're going to cut his hands off," referring to the chef.
Baahubali 2 ranks third at US box office in opening weekend
'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' has ranked third at the US box office in its opening weekend, with earnings of $10.13 million (approximately ₹65 crore). It beat Hollywood film 'The Circle', starring Tom Hanks and Emma Watson, which earned $9.32 million (about ₹59.8 crore). Meanwhile, 'The Fate of the Furious' topped the box office collections for the weekend.n
Non-subsidised LPG cylinder price cut by ₹92
The rate of non-subsidised cooking gas, LPG, has been cut by ₹92 per cylinder in line with international trends. Also, the price of subsidised LPG cylinder has been hiked by ₹1.87 and kerosene by 26 paise. A 14.2-kg non-subsidised LPG cylinder will now cost ₹631 as against ₹723 earlier while a subsidised cylinder will cost ₹442.77 in Delhi.
Pakistan denies mutilating bodies of Indian soldiers
Pakistan has rejected India's allegation that it killed two soldiers in "unprovoked" firing and mutilated their bodies near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Stating that Pakistan did not commit any ceasefire violation, the Pakistan Foreign Office said, "Pakistan Army is a highly professional force and shall never disrespect a soldier, even Indian."
Anupam Kher only member of original cast to star in Judwaa 2
Actor Anupam Kher is the only member of the original cast of 'Judwaa' (1997) to have been cast in the upcoming movie 'Judwaa 2', starring actor Varun Dhawan. Varun shared the news on Twitter and wrote Anupam was "a lot fitter and better looking now". Kher tweeted, "If @NGEMovies & #DavidDhawan are kind I will also be there for #Judwa3."
Fyre Festival organisers face $100 mn suit for alleged fraud
Celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos has filed a $100 million lawsuit against Fyre Festival organisers for alleged fraud, breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation. The suit says the "festival's lack of adequate food, water, shelter, and medical care created a dangerous and panicked situation among attendees". Guests were forced to stay in disaster relief tents after the festival was cancelled.
Eminem sues NZ party for copyright breach over Lose Yourself
US rapper Eminem is suing New Zealand's ruling National Party for allegedly using an unlicensed version of his 2002 song 'Lose Yourself' in its 2014 election campaign advertisement. The party previously claimed that it purchased the song through an Australia-based supplier. Notably, Lose Yourself is the first ever rap song to have received an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Ghosh wins both singles and doubles titles at Chile Open
Indian table tennis player Soumyajit Ghosh became the third Indian to win a men's singles title at an ITTF Challenge Series at the Chile Open on Monday. The tournament's top seed, Ghosh, defeated compatriot Anthony Amalraj 4-2 (8-11, 13-11, 11-6, 11-9, 4-11, 11-7) in the men's singles final before partnering with him to clinch the Chile Open doubles title.
ATM-like stalls load pirated movies on pen drive in Ethiopia
A company called Escape Computing has reportedly set up ATM-like kiosks in Ethiopia that load pirated movies onto users' pen drives. The machines, which have been set up in malls across the country, have a monitor with a USB port and let users browse through an archive of movies. Each feature film can be downloaded for as little as ₹8.
Porsche pulls largest passenger aircraft to set world record
A standard Porsche Cayenne has set a new Guinness world record for the heaviest aircraft pull by a production car by towing the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380. The record was broken by a margin of over 1 lakh kg. The Cayenne, which measures 4.8 metres in length, pulled the 73-metre-long Airbus A380 at a French airport.
We're 2 years away from sleeping in self-driving cars: Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said he believes drivers will be able to sleep in self-driving cars in two years. However, he added that "no system is ever going to be perfect." Musk reiterated that every time a human driver gets into a car, there is a chance that an accident may occur, and autonomous cars can reduce that probability.
Uber suspends driver who threatened to bomb Aus parliament
Ride-hailing startup Uber has suspended a driver in Australia while police investigate a rider's allegations that he threatened to blow up Parliament House. The driver, reportedly from Pakistan, was also accused of asking the passenger if she had "ever eaten human flesh." The rider called the police after asking the driver to stop at a petrol station.
Angela Merkel refuses to wear headscarf in Saudi Arabia
German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Saudi Arabia without a headscarf for talks with the oil-rich kingdom's monarch King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Saudi Arabia enforces a conservative dress code in public, requiring women to wear a full-length robe and cover their hair. Earlier, UK PM Theresa May did not follow the dress code when she arrived in Riyadh.
US claims it killed only 352 civilians in fight against ISIS
At least 352 civilians have been killed in US-led strikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria since the operation began in 2014, the US military claimed on Sunday. However, the military tally is far below the estimate of several monitoring groups. The group Airwars claimed that over 3,000 civilians have been killed in US-led coalition air strikes.
Former UK PM Tony Blair returns to politics ahead of polls
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has said he plans to become more involved in the debate surrounding Brexit because of his worries about the economic damage it would cause the country. Adding that he would not be standing for a parliamentary seat or giving up work with his charitable foundation, Blair warned that "we are relegating ourselves".
Burgers, meatballs made from insects on sale in Swiss market
Insect-based food products, including burgers and meatballs, are now commercially available in Switzerland. Supermarket giant Coop based its range on a law allowing sale of insect-based food, and will offer three products in about 100 branches. The new law states that products containing crickets, mealworms, or locusts, can be sold commercially, as long as they follow food safety regulations.
6 Samsung workers killed after crane collapses at shipyard
Six people died and about 20 were injured after a crane collapsed at a Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea on Monday. The company said the crane collided with another crane before it collapsed onto the ship. The workers were constructing an oil platform for French energy company Total.
Airtel misleading, discriminating against users, accuses Jio
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio has alleged that Bharti Airtel is violating tariff rules by issuing misleading offers and arbitrarily discriminating among its own customers subscribing to the same plan. Jio has demanded highest penalty for Airtel stating two of its plans are being marketed in a misleading manner. It also sought a direction to Airtel to immediately withdraw an offer.
SBI reduces term deposit rates by up to 50 basis points
India's largest lender the State Bank of India has cut its term deposit rates by up to 50 basis points for various maturities. The rates have been revised for medium and long term deposits and for amount below ₹1 crore. The lender will be offering the new rates for fresh deposits and renewals, applicable from April 29, 2017.
Happy b'day Anushka, we always seem to share a couch: Kaif
Actress Katrina Kaif shared a picture with Anushka Sharma on Facebook to wish Sharma on her 29th birthday on Monday. It was captioned, "Happy Birthday to my friend Anushka whom I always seem to be sharing a couch with!" Karan Johar and Alia Bhatt also wished Anushka on Twitter. Meanwhile, Shraddha Kapoor tweeted, "Happy birthday rockstar! More power to you."
Rana Daggubati shares details about prank on co-star Prabhas
Actor Rana Daggubati in a recent episode of a chat show revealed that he once prank called his Baahubali co-star Prabhas and said that he wanted help because police had caught him. Prabhas replied, "Tell the police that you are in Baahubali 2 as my companion and they will leave you."
Scientists successfully crush sugar craving in fruit flies
Yale scientists have successfully been able to suppress sugar cravings in fruit flies. The study claims that a single pair of neurons in the throat of the flies, when activated by red light, acted as a brake on sucrose consumption. The scientists are now planning to explore if mammals use a similar system to control their sugar consumption.
14-year-old raped by 2 in Meghalaya
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two people, including one minor, in the Dinamgre village in Meghalaya, the police said on Monday. The accused waylaid the girl while she was returning home from school on Thursday afternoon. The girl was rushed to a hospital and a rape case was filed against the two.
Indians can come to Turkey for honeymoon: Erdogan
Promoting tourism during his ongoing India visit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday said, "[W]e would like to host more Indian tourists in Turkey... you can come to Turkey for honeymoon." Erdogan, who was addressing the India-Turkey Business Summit in the presence of PM Narendra Modi, also stressed on further developing collaboration between Turkish Airlines and Air India.
French presidential candidate Le Pen flip-flops on euro
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Sunday renewed her attack against European Union's euro single currency, which she said was "dead". Le Pen had earlier said that ditching the euro was not her top economic priority, in a bid to broaden her support. Notably, voter surveys show her opponent Emmanuel Macron winning the May 7 run-off with 59-60% vote.
Obamacare is dead, new healthcare plan on its way: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Sunday blasted Obamacare, calling it "dead", and said a new healthcare plan is coming. "New healthcare...will have much lower premiums and deductibles while at the same time taking care of pre-existing conditions!" Trump added. Notably, Trump's earlier attempt to repeal Obamacare collapsed after a vote in the Republican-controlled US Congress in March.
How will the new Real Estate Regulation Act help homebuyers?
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, effective from Monday, would bring relief to homebuyers as builders will be held accountable for timely delivery of projects. Buyers would pay only for carpet area (area within walls) and won't be charged for balconies and common spaces. Moreover, builders will have to provide for structural defects in buildings for five years.
Was kicked out of films as others were recommended: Priyanka
Actress Priyanka Chopra revealed that she has been kicked out of films because someone else was recommended to the producer. Speaking on nepotism, Priyanka said that she has faced it a lot and added that outsiders in Bollywood don't have a foot-in-the-door access. She added, "Eventually, those who are meant to be success stories become that, despite all hindrances."
Burhan Wani's posters, ISIS & Pakistan flags appear in J&K
Fresh clashes took place in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday after several students put out posters of slain Hizbul commander Burhan Wani on the administrative block of the Pulwama degree college. While some students hoisted flags of Pakistan and terror outfit ISIS in the college premises, others also pelted stones at the police.
Kashmir: 5 policemen, bank officials killed in cash van loot
Suspected militants in south Kashmir's Kulgam district killed 5 policemen and two bank officials, after attacking a bank's cash van on Monday evening. According to south Kashmir DIG SP Pani, the attackers dragged the policemen and the officials out of the vehicle, which was carrying cash for dispensing to local branches. Reportedly, around ₹50 lakh was looted.
MI first to qualify for playoffs after final-over win vs RCB
Mumbai Indians became the first team to qualify for the IPL 2017 playoffs after securing a 5-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the match's final over on Monday. AB de Villiers' 43(27) and Pawan Negi's 35(23) helped RCB post 162/8. In reply, Rohit Sharma's 56*(37) helped Mumbai chase down down the target after requiring seven in the final over.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg rides tractor on farm
Facebook Co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shared a set of pictures of his visit to a US family's farm, where he drove a 70-year-old tractor. "Today was a bunch of firsts for me: first time feeding a calf and first time trying unpasteurized milk straight from a cow," wrote Zuckerberg in his Instagram post.
Facebook targets 'insecure' children, show leaked documents
According to leaked internal documents, social media platform Facebook uses algorithms to identify children as young as 14 years old who feel "insecure" and "worthless." The collected data allegedly allows advertisers on Facebook to target specific ads towards the children. A Facebook spokesperson issued an apology and said that the company had initiated a probe into the matter.
Rajnath chairs high-level meet on J&K, Maoist attacks
Home Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to discuss Jammu and Kashmir and the situation following the killing of 25 CRPF troopers by Maoists in Chhattisgarh. The meeting comes days after Rajnath Singh reviewed the status of 2015 developmental package announced for Jammu and Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and directed its expeditious implementation.
2 beer pints better than paracetamol for pain relief: Study
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Greenwich, UK, has claimed that two pints of beer are better at providing pain relief than the analgesic paracetamol. Researchers stated that blood alcohol content of approximately 0.08% causes an elevation of human pain threshold along with a reduction in the pain intensity ratings.
Karnan wants medical test on SC judges who wanted one on him
Calcutta High Court Judge Justice CS Karnan ordered a psychiatric medical examination for the seven Supreme Court judges who ordered the same test on him in a contempt case. "I direct DGP, New Delhi to take the seven accused and produce them to psychiatric medical board attached to AIIMS and conduct medical test," Justice Karnan said.
Antrix-Devas: CBI gets sanction to act against ex-ISRO chief
The CBI on Monday told a court in Delhi that it has got sanction to try three former ISRO officials including ex-chairman G Madhavan Nair in the Antrix-Devas deal case. The court listed June 1 to consider the chargesheet filed by the CBI last year in the case, alleging a loss of ₹578 crore to the exchequer in the deal.
Assam: Two detained for lynching suspected cattle thieves
The Assam police on Monday detained two people in connection with an alleged lynching of two suspected cattle thieves in Nagaon district. "There is a communal line but there is no gauraksa element in the incident. It was criminality. Given what happened, we are not taking any chances and have increased patrolling in the area," SP Devraj Upadhyaya said.
Will increase nuclear force to the maximum: North Korea
North Korea suggested on Monday that it will continue its nuclear weapons tests, saying it will bolster its nuclear force "to the maximum" in a "consecutive and successive way at any moment". Notably, North Korea has been conducting nuclear tests at an unprecedented rate and is believed to have made progress in developing intermediate-range and submarine-launched missiles.
Monkey who ate tourists' food sent to 'fat camp' in Thailand
A monkey near the Thai floating water market in Bangkok, who has been eating tourists' food, is being sent to a 'fat camp' in Thailand. The monkey, nicknamed Uncle Fatty, weighs 15 kilograms, which is almost double the standard weight for monkeys. At the camp, the monkey will be put on diet and made to 'run around' with other animals.
World's 4th richest man's firm has an $86 billion cash pile
American investor and world's fourth richest person Warren Buffett's firm Berkshire Hathaway had $86.4 billion in cash, earning barely anything, by the end of December. This could balloon to $100 billion by mid-year as profits roll in from its dozens of subsidiaries, analysts have said. Notably, this has raised speculation among investors of an upcoming takeover by Buffett.
TRAI starts process for network testing rules after Jio row
After the controversy over Reliance Jio's free trial run stretched too far, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has started a consultation process to frame rules for network testing before full-fledged commercial launch. The consultation paper mentioned that till date, the need was not felt to specify aspects of testing. Incumbents earlier demanded that rules of trial services be made clear.n
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai web series premiere date announced
A new promo of the Sarabhai vs Sarabhai web series has been released, with the show scheduled to start from May 16. The show titled 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Take 2' will reportedly see a leap of seven years in the story's timeline. The serial originally aired on Star One between 2004 and 2006.
Pic shows Rana arm-wrestling with Baahubali co-star Prabhas
Actor Rana Daggubati shared a picture with his Baahubali co-star Prabhas on Instagram, which shows them arm-wrestling at a college event. The picture has been captioned, "Definitely Insta worthy." While Prabhas plays the title role in the Baahubali film series, Daggubati portrays the antagonist Bhalladeva.
Video of dancing grandpa in China goes viral
A video of an elderly man dancing with a woman, has garnered over 22 million views since it was uploaded on Facebook on April 28. The video was shared with the caption, "When I grow up, I want to be this grandpa". It has also been shared over 4.6 lakh times and has received over 1.8 lakh reactions.
USA cricket governing body faces expulsion from ICC
The United States of America Cricket Association (USACA) is facing expulsion from the International Cricket Council (ICC), the sport's global governing body revealed on Monday. ICC had suspended the board in 2015 as it claimed that the body did not have unity and did not hold the widespread authority over the country's cricket activities.
J&K government collaborating with terrorists: SP leader
Asking BJP to withdraw support to the Jammu and Kashmir government, Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal on Monday alleged that the Mehbooba Mufti-led regime in the state is collaborating with terrorists. The Rajya Sabha MP further took a dig at BJP, stating that the Modi government "could not act tough against them (Maoists) due to vote bank politics."
Mammals on average take 12 seconds to poop: Study
A new study has found that all mammals take an average of 12 seconds to relieve themselves and apply about the same amount of pressure to do so, regardless of differences in size. Researchers collected faecal samples from 34 species and gathered data about the dimensions and composition, intestinal mucus, and rectal pressure to create a mathematical model of defecation.
Injured CRPF jawan's mother turns away BJP MLA
The mother of a CRPF soldier injured in the Sukma Maoist attack turned away a BJP MLA who sought to visit her with a group of people that was bursting crackers in Uttar Pradesh. MLA Vimla Solanki later said the soldier's mother reprimanded her for the late evening visit and asked the group to leave, according to reports.
Rajasthan introduces female patrol units to curb eve-teasing
Rajasthan has launched mobile patrolling units to prevent molestation, harassment or eve-teasing against women in the state. As many as 26 patrolling units, each comprising of two female constables, were flagged off from the Jaipur Commissionerate on Monday. The female constables have been provided 110cc scooters for easy mobility, wireless sets, sirens and a light-weight police baton.
Mutilation of bodies of soldiers a barbaric act: Jaitley
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the mutilation of the bodies of two Indian soldiers by Pakistan is "an extreme form of barbaric act" and the armed forces will react to it appropriately. Stating that such attacks do not even take place during the war, Jaitley added that the whole country has full faith in the Indian forces.
William, Kate release Princess Charlotte's new pic for b'day
A new photograph of Princess Charlotte, taken by her mother Kate Middleton, has been released to mark her second birthday on May 2, 2017. The photo was shared by the Kensington Palace on Twitter. Another tweet by the palace read, "hope everyone enjoys this photograph as much as they (Their Royal Highnesses) do".