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SpaceX successfully launches secret payload for US military
Elon Musk-led aerospace startup SpaceX on Monday successfully launched a spy satellite into orbit for the US military. The secretive payload was launched on the startup's Falcon 9 rocket. SpaceX then landed the 14-storey-high first stage core of the rocket, which contains the main engines and fuel, back to the ground.
Katy Perry compares her old black hair colour to Obama
American singer Katy Perry compared her old black hair colour to former US President Barack Obama during an Instagram live session. When a fan mentioned missing Perry's black hair, she said, "Oh, really? Do you miss Barack Obama as well? Okay, times change." After this, Perry was slammed by various social media users for being racially insensitive.
Rajiv Gandhi murder: SC seeks report over insufficient probe
The Supreme Court on Monday sought a report from the CBI after one of the convicts, AG Perarivalan, alleged that the probe agency did not investigate into the 'larger conspiracy' to kill late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. The apex court has fixed August 16 as the next date for further hearing of the case.
Will support political struggle of Kashmiris: Pak army chief
Pakistan's Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday said his country would continue to support the "political struggle" of the Kashmiris for the right of "self-determination". Accusing India of "state-sponsored" terrorism in Kashmir, Bajwa said that India was not only involved in aggression against the Kashmiris but also against the people living on the Pakistani side of the LoC.
Anushka's photo appeared in a movie two years before debut
Actress Anushka Sharma's photo appeared in the 2006 film Lage Raho Munna Bhai, starring Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi and Vidya Balan. She later made her Bollywood acting debut with Shah Rukh Khan in the 2008 film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. The actress, who turned 29 on Monday, is best known for her films Sultan, NH10 and Band Baaja Baaraat.
Rahul shares childhood pic with late father Vinod Khanna
Late actor Vinod Khanna's son Rahul Khanna shared a picture of himself with his father on Twitter. In the black and white photo, Vinod is seen swinging Rahul and his brother Akshaye at a beach. "Feels like yesterday," read the caption alongside the picture. This is Rahul's first Twitter post after his father's death last week.
Twinkle Khanna takes a dig at Arnab's letter writing promos
Twinkle Khanna has taken a dig at Arnab Goswami after Republic's promos showed him penning letters to politicians Arvind Kejriwal and Rahul Gandhi. In an Instagram post, Khanna's daughter is seen wearing a mask and waving a plastic knife. The post says, "Instead of writing letters perhaps Arnab should try incorporating these less ambiguous moves in his next video #CutCutCut."
Dubai becomes world's first city with its own Microsoft font
Dubai government on Sunday announced the launch of "Dubai Font", the world's first typeface developed by Microsoft for a city. The font will be available in 23 languages to users of Office 365. Dubai's Crown Prince, Hamdan bin Mohammed al-Maktoum, has urged all government institutions to adopt the font in official correspondence.
35 injured as bus on way to Rahul Gandhi's rally overturns
As many as 35 people were injured on Monday when a bus overturned after losing balance at a sharp turn in the Tapi district of Gujarat, the police said. The bus was carrying Congress supporters to Dediapada town in Narmada district where Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi was scheduled to address a public gathering, the police added.
Dhinakaran, Mallikarjuna sent to judicial custody
AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran and his friend Mallikarjuna were on Monday sent to judicial custody till May 15 for bribing an Election Commission official to get party's 'two leaves' symbol. Dhinakaran, the nephew of jailed party General Secretary VK Sasikala, was arrested after being questioned for close to six hours on April 25.
Don't need Turkey's mediation in dealing with Pak: Swamy
After Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered to mediate between India and Pakistan to resolve Kashmir issue, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Monday said India doesn't need Turkey's mediation in dealing with Pakistan. "As per the Parliamentary resolution 1994, we'll never ever rest till every inch of India is restored including that part which is in Pakistan's occupation," he added.n
H1N1 claims 23 lives in Kerala this year
The H1N1 influenza (swine flu) has claimed 23 lives in Kerala so far this year with the state recording higher incidence of the flu compared to the previous year. The increase in the incidence of the disease this year was registered in entire south India, and a total of 300-400 swine flu cases have been confirmed so far across Kerala.
Want to increase annual trade with India to $10 bn: Turkey
Turkish President Recep Erdoğan, who is on a one-day visit to India, met PM Narendra Modi and said that Turkey's $6.5 billion annual trade volume with India is "not enough" and should be boosted to $10 billion. Erdoğan and Modi are also expected to discuss other strategic issues, including India's NSG membership bid and enhancing anti-terror cooperation during the visit.
Jawan's family abducted by liquor mafia in Haryana
The family of Army jawan Jogendra Giri in Haryana's Sonepat area has reportedly been abducted by liquor mafia for allegedly opposing a liquor vendor in their village. Giri, who is currently posted at Jammu border, said, "If soldiers are serving the nation, who is responsible for the safety of their family members? The administration needs to answer this."
N Korea threatens to sink US nuclear submarine
North Korea has threatened to sink US submarine USS Michigan, currently deployed in South Korean waters if it takes provocative action. North Korea's state-controlled Uriminzokkiri news website warned "the USS Michigan...will meet a miserable end and turn into an underwater ghost". This comes after US President Donald Trump said he won't be "happy" if North Korea conducts another nuclear test.
Trump calls North Korean dictator a 'smart cookie'
US President Donald Trump during an interview with CBS News described North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as a "pretty smart cookie", saying that he assumed power at a young age, despite dealing with "some very tough people". However, when asked if he would consider military action in response to another nuclear test by North Korea, Trump said, "We'll see."
Delta says pilot who slapped woman de-escalated the fight
Delta Airlines defended a pilot who got involved in an altercation between two women at an airport, saying he "de-escalated" the incident. The women were fighting when the pilot appeared to intervene, grabbing one's arm and striking her. Delta "immediately removed the pilot from duty", but put him back to work after an investigation found he helped end the fight.
Corporate tax rate may be lowered to 25% for bigger firms
The government is considering to extend a lower corporate tax rate of 25% to relatively bigger companies in 2018-19, reports said. The tax rate for companies with annual revenue below ₹50 crore a year was reduced to 25% from 30% in this fiscal's budget. The government is now planning to raise the revenue eligibility for companies between ₹100 crore-₹500 crore.
I don't think any man can match up to Aamir Khan: Shatrughan
Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha has said that according to him, there's no man who can match up to actor Aamir Khan. He added, "Aamir is doing such wonderful roles...he has now become a role model." Further, speaking on Aamir's film 'Dangal', Shatrughan said that there neither was a film like it, nor will there be one in the future.
Proud to be Boney ka launda: Arjun Kapoor on spoof video
Actor Arjun Kapoor, while referring to a spoof video of Half Girlfriend's trailer wherein he was referred to as 'Boney ka launda', said that he's proud to be Boney Kapoor's son. He added, "Why should I be apologetic about being such an amazing man's son?" Arjun further said that he's fine if people pigeonhole him for humour.
Sonu Sood to make a biopic on PV Sindhu
Actor Sonu Sood is set to make a biopic on Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu. "It feels great to make a biopic on PV Sindhu. It's a story of a girl who has inspired millions of Indians," said Sonu in a statement. Sindhu stated, "I'm very impressed with the thorough research...done on my biopic for the last eight months."n
54 yrs since cricket's first ever limited-overs championship
Cricket's first ever limited-overs competition, The Gillette Cup, began with Lancashire playing Leicestershire at Old Trafford on May 1, 1963. The match was forced into a second day due to rain and bad weather conditions. It was a 65-over match with Lancashire scoring 304/9 batting first. Lancashire then bowled out Leicestershire for 203 to win the opening match.
Footballer shown card after he reports racial abuse by crowd
Italian side Pescara's Ghanaian midfielder Sulley Muntari walked off the pitch in protest, having been shown the yellow card by the referee after reporting racial abuse faced by him. Playing in the match against Cagliari, the 32-year-old said he heard the chants throughout the match and asked referee Daniele Minelli to stop the match.
I don't watch IPL on TV: Cheteshwar Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara has said that he does not watch IPL on television, but not because he is not a part of the tournament. Pujara said that he only watches the tournament when someone else is watching it. "It's either practice or fitness training almost the entire day," Pujara said about the spare time he has got from missing the IPL.
7 TMC workers suffer bullet injuries in party infighting
At least seven Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers suffered bullet injuries in a clash with a rival faction of the party at Kalahazra in South 24 Parganas district on Monday. Both the sides attacked each other with lathis, sharp weapons, and pistols. While all the injured suffered wounds in hands and legs, two houses were also ransacked, the police said.
Had planned liquor ban in MP when I was CM: Uma Bharti
Union Minister Uma Bharti has said a plan had been prepared to implement liquor ban in Madhya Pradesh during her tenure as the Chief Minister. "I wanted to implement prohibition secretly. I think Shivraj Singh knows about that plan and he is now implementing the same," said Bharti, who served as the state's Chief Minister from 2003 to 2004.
Pak army mutilates bodies of 2 Indian soldiers along LoC
Pakistan army on Monday mutilated the bodies of two Indian soldiers of a patrol party along the LoC near Krishna Ghati sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Calling it "unsoldierly", the Army asserted that such despicable act of the Pakistani army would be "appropriately responded". Pakistan had earlier carried out unprovoked ceasefire violation in the area.
Telangana Police encouraging youth to join ISIS: Digvijaya
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Monday claimed that the Telangana Police has set up a bogus ISIS site which is radicalising Muslim Youths and encouraging them to become ISIS Modules. "Is It Ethical? Is it Moral? Has KCR (CM K Chandrashekar Rao) authorised Telangana Police to trap Muslim Youths and encourage them to join ISIS?" Digvijaya tweeted.
Ola driver arrested for molesting a woman in Mumbai
The Mumbai Police has arrested an Ola cab driver for allegedly luring a woman to sit in his cab and molesting her. The driver insisted the woman to share her mobile number and snatched her phone when she refused. The driver stopped the car only when the woman was about to jump out of the moving car.
I would love to play a woman on screen: Irrfan Khan
Actor Irrfan Khan has said that he would love to play a woman on screen. He further revealed that he was offered actress Kangana Ranaut's role in the 2014 film 'Revolver Rani'. "I had made up my mind to do it. But there were some intimate scenes that I thought people will not enjoy," said Irrfan.
It'll be much prettier now: SRK on Katrina joining Instagram
Actor Shah Rukh Khan shared a picture with actress Katrina Kaif to welcome her on Instagram. "Instagram will be so much prettier now. Please welcome my friend, the lovely @katrinakaif," read the caption alongside the picture. Notably, Shah Rukh and Katrina worked together in the 2012 film 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan', directed by late Yash Chopra.
Comedian Colbert trolls Google founder-backed 'flying car'
American comedian Stephen Colbert recently trolled Google Co-founder Larry Page-backed startup's 'flying car' made to be flown above water. Calling it another thing that will be bought by the douchebags, Colbert said, "it looks like a mini trampoline had sex with a wiener-mobile". Unveiled a week ago, the 'flying car' is set to launch by the end of this year.
I'm not trying to be anyone's saviour: Billionaire Elon Musk
Billionaire Elon Musk at his recent TED conference appearance said, "I'm not trying to be anyone's saviour... I'm just trying to think about the future and not be sad." The 45-year-old was talking about his various ventures which include Tesla's electric cars, Solar City's solar panels, SpaceX's mars civilisation plans, and Neuralink, which aims to connect human brains to computers.
Likes on Donald Trump's tweets have dropped 72% in 100 days
To mark US President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office, digital metrics firm Huge reported that Trump's total number of likes per tweet have dropped 72% in the last three months. Huge's analysis claims that the overall engagement on his tweets has dipped 66%. However, the percentage of tweets in which sounds "agitated" has dropped from 44% to 26%.
Sony forecasts its highest profit in 20 years
Japanese electronics major Sony expects annual profit to surge 73% for the fiscal year through March 2018 to reach its highest point in 20 years. The company is targeting an operating profit of $4.5 billion as it expects growth in gaming and camera chip businesses. The company's net income in FY17 halved after earthquakes a year ago damaged its factories.
Turbulence leaves plane passengers with serious injuries
Several passengers were injured on an Aeroflot flight from Moscow to Bangkok when the plane faced "severe turbulence" before landing on Monday, the airline said in a statement. The crew was unable to warn passengers of the danger as the turbulence occurred in a clear sky. According to reports, at least 20 people suffered serious injuries, including suspected broken spines.
2016 most unsafe year for Indian aviation: Report
According to an HT report, 2016 was the most unsafe year for Indian aviation, which included 32 'near miss' cases, a 40% increase from the previous maximum seen in 2013. The year also saw the highest number of pilots, 151, being suspended for violating safety protocols. This was a 38% increase from the previous high of 109 suspensions in 2012.
Mumbai to host its first underwater festival
The first Mumbai Underwater Festival, scheduled on May 6-7, will feature events such as underwater hockey and a diver's obstacle course. An introductory session in SCUBA Diving for beginners will also be organised. The festival, which "celebrates the underwater world and the spirit of adventure" will be held at a sports complex in Vile Parle, with tickets ranging from ₹500-₹4500.
Female gang drugged, filmed me to extort ₹5 cr : BJP MP
BJP MP KC Patel has claimed that he was drugged and filmed in an objectionable position by a gang led by a woman to extort ₹5 crore from him. The gang threatened him of releasing the videos and pictures if the MP did not fulfil the demands, Patel reportedly said. The woman also reportedly threatened him with a rape case.
Groom held hostage in Haryana over dowry demand
A groom and his family members were held hostage by the bride's family in Haryana for demanding dowry and insulting the bride's family. The family of bride later called the Panchayat and asked the man to transfer a land to the woman as a punishment. He was also ordered to deposit ₹10 lakh as security till the land was transferred.
Video shows two passenger buses racing on Tamil Nadu road
A video showing two passenger buses racing against each other on a Tamil Nadu road has emerged, in which one of the buses even took the wrong side of the road which had a rough surface. The clouds of dust formed during racing almost blinded the commuters. The concerned authorities suspended both the bus drivers' licenses following the video.
BMC demolishes 100-year-old cross in Bandra
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday demolished a 100-year-old cross in Bandra after the Bombay High Court ordered to remove illegal shrines or religious structures within its jurisdiction. Local residents and members of various Catholic organisations have, however, opposed the demolition, claiming that it was a legal structure and police isn't accepting an FIR in the matter.
Orders passed by Calcutta HC judge Karnan are invalid: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the medical examination of Calcutta High Court judge CS Karnan and declared that all orders passed by him are invalid and no court or tribunal shall take cognisance of his directions. Karnan is facing contempt proceedings after he accused a number of Supreme Court judges, including the Chief Justice, of corruption.
UP govt to introduce e-challans for payment of road taxes
In order to keep a check on touts at Regional Transport Offices (RTO), the Yogi Adityanath government is planning to introduce the system of e-challans for payment of road taxes. "We have set a deadline of 100 days and we are confident of attaining the objective within time," said Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Swatantra Dev Singh.
Uttarakhand HC orders sealing of EVM for six assembly seats
Uttarakhand High Court on Monday ordered the sealing of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in the strong rooms for six assembly constituencies, within 48 hours. The order was passed by the HC while hearing the petition filed in the context of EVM tampering. Further, all the concerned political parties have been given a time of six weeks to respond.
US visa curbs will hurt Indian IT firms: Ex-Infosys official
Former head of immigration of Infosys in the US Erin Green has said President Donald Trump's executive order and proposed corporate immigration policy proposals would be detrimental to the Indian IT consulting model. Indian IT companies “very much depend” on H-1B visas to maintain vital client site relationships, he stated, adding the proposed changes will “heavily impact the current model”.
Patanjali to finish multinationals in India in 5 yrs: Ramdev
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has said that Patanjali Ayurved will finish the multinational firms in the Indian market in the next five years. Ramdev further said the MNCs were not working for the country's development, rather their sole objective was to "loot" India. In five years, Patanjali would educate farmers about latest techniques and also offer decent prices, he added.
Vinod Khanna was one of the best actors we had: Madhuri
Actress Madhuri Dixit, while remembering late actor Vinod Khanna, said, "he was one of the best actors we had". She further added, "Our generation could learn a lot from him...it (his demise) is very sad." Madhuri had worked with Vinod Khanna in movies including Maha-Sangram (1990), Zameen (1987) and Dayavan (1988).
India move to third spot in ICC ODI team rankings
The Indian cricket team moved up one spot to the third position in the fresh ICC ODI team rankings released on Monday. South Africa retained the top spot in the team rankings while Australia are just one rating point ahead of India in the second place. Notably, India are ranked first and second in Tests and T20Is respectively.
Nadal does traditional swim after 10th Barcelona Open title
Spain's Rafael Nadal took part in the traditional dive at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona after winning his record 10th Barcelona Open title on Sunday. Nadal changed into shorts before running and jumping into the pool alongside the ball boys. Nadal became Open era's first man to win a title 10 times after his Monte-Carlo Masters title last week.
TMC is feeding Muslim fundamentalism: Sitaram Yechury
CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury has said that Mamata Banerjee-led TMC is "feeding Muslim fundamentalism" and Amit Shah-led BJP is "fanning Hindu communalism". "Hate and communalism of both TMC and BJP are just a distraction from real problems that neither the state nor the Centre wants to tackle," he added.
Karunanidhi's health shows good improvement: Stalin
DMK leader M Karunanidhi (92), who was admitted to a hospital in Chennai on December 15, 2016, due to breathing difficulty caused by lung and throat infection, is recovering, said his son MK Stalin. "If doctors allow, he will meet party cadre soon," Stalin added. DMK had appointed Stalin as its working President on January 4.n
Railways to use RFID tags to track wagons, coaches
The Indian Railways has ordered the use of radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags for tracking wagons, coaches and locomotives to ensure effective and transparent functioning. The tag, designed by the Centre for Railway Information System, would cost around ₹1,000 per tag. This would enable railways to know exact position of the locomotives, the data of which is currently maintained manually.
28 crack JEE Mains under Army's Kashmir Super-40 initiative
Twenty-six boys and two girls from Jammu and Kashmir, who were coached under the Army's 'Kashmir Super-40' initiative, have cracked the JEE Mains exams this year. Under the initiative, started in 2013, the Army selects students to be coached through an entrance test and interview. The selected students are given free coaching by the Army and its partners in Srinagar.
Two soldiers martyred in ceasefire violation in J&K
At least two soldiers were martyred in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. "Pakistani troops opened fire using small arms and automatic weapons around 8:30 am, prompting Indian forces to retaliate in equal measure. They also fired rocket-propelled grenades," a senior army officer said.
Joshna Chinappa becomes 1st Indian to win Asian Squash title
Indian squash player Joshna Chinappa on Sunday defeated compatriot Dipika Pallikal in the women's singles final to become the first Indian to clinch the Asian Squash Championship title. Chinappa defeated Pallikal 13-15, 12-10, 11-13, 11-4, 11-4 in the 78-minute long final. In the men's final, Saurav Ghosal finished as the runner-up after losing to number one seed, Max Lee.
Maha 1st state to use automated weather stations for farmers
Maharashtra on Sunday became the first state to install first-of-its-kind automated weather stations for farmers in the region. The state government aims to install a total of 2,065 such units at the village/mandal level across Maharashtra. The machines are designed to accurately predict rainfall patterns, levels of humidity and also to guide the farmers on the best crop to cultivate.
Govt starts 1st ever survey of Chhattisgarh's Maoist region
For the first time since Independence, the government has initiated a survey of the Maoist-controlled area of Chhattisgarh's Abujhmarh forest region. "The aerial survey of the region was done in recent years but ground survey is being done for the first time," officials said. The exercise is meant to enable the government to build roads to push back Maoist rebels.
Baahubali 2 is Indian cinema's pride, tweets Rajinikanth
Actor Rajinikanth took to Twitter to praise the recently released SS Rajamouli directorial 'Baahubali 2'. This comes after the film entered the ₹100 crore club on its first day of release, after minting ₹121 crore in India. Earlier, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma had tweeted, "No Eid. No Diwali. No Salman. No Aamir. No Shahrukh...@ssrajamouli slaps face of Bollywood."
Hackers claim to have stolen 36 yet-to-air TV shows, movies
Hacker group 'TheDarkOverlord' that recently leaked the upcoming fifth season of Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black', has claimed it has access to 36 other yet-to-air movies and television shows. The list includes series like 'New Girl', 'Superhuman', and 'Portlandia', movies including 'Handsome', and a YouTube Red special. Earlier, the hackers had demanded ransom from Netflix.
Apple's first-gen Watch users report of swelling in battery
Apple has increased the warranty on its first-generation smartwatches after several users reported of swelling in the watch's battery and displacement of the screen. The warranty, which earlier lasted for a year, has now been extended to two years. While several users reported of swelling of the watch's battery, none claimed that their device exploded or caught fire.
Congress leaders should be beaten up with shoes: BJP MP
BJP MP Raj Kumar Saini on Sunday said that Congress leaders should be beaten up with shoes for not developing Haryana. "Congress has formed government in Haryana on multiple occasions. It has turned people into beggars. And now, when BJP is in power in the state, Congress leaders are alleging that people are being wronged," he added.
Let's not forget, Mamata single-handedly finished CPM: Swamy
BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Monday tweeted, "I am a strong critic of Mamata's suicidal M appeasement policy. But let us not forget she single handedly terminated an entrenched CPM (sic)". His remark came after BJP leader in West Bengal, Shyamapada Mondal, called state CM Mamata Banerjee a eunuch, stating she is practising the politics of appeasement.
8-10 people attacked my house on Sunday: Manoj Tiwari
Police have arrested four people after Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari claimed that his Central Delhi residence had been attacked by 8-10 people on Sunday night. The leader, however, was not present at his home when the attack took place. "This was a life-threatening attack, two of my men have been injured," Manoj Tiwari was quoted as saying.
Will join BJP if asked to: Murder accused UP MLA
Amanmani Tripathi, who is an independent MLA from Uttar Pradesh's Nautanwa and is also accused of murdering his wife, has said that he will join BJP if he will be asked to do so. Tripathi, who met UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Sunday, said he considers the latter as his "guardian". Notably, Tripathi's parents were convicted in another murder case.
BJP leaders should join Shariat: Azam Khan
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has said if Shariat is influencing BJP leaders so much then they should consider joining it. Rather than focusing on triple talaq matter, BJP should consider addressing other issues, he said. 'Divorce rates in other religious communities are much more than among Muslims. We don't want to embarrass BJP by disclosing these figures," he added.
BJP workers forge Jayant Sinha's sign to dupe jobless youth
BJP workers in Union Minister Jayant Sinha's constituency Hazaribagh forged his signature to dupe local unemployed youths into paying money for jobs in NTPC, police said on Sunday. The workers showed the letter as proof of their job recommendation and extorted money, police added. The fraud came to light when some youths personally met NTPC officials regarding their appointment letter.
Mamata Banerjee has become a hijra: BJP leader in WB
BJP leader in West Bengal Shyamapada Mondal has said state CM Mamata Banerjee has become a hijra (eunuch). "Mamata Banerjee is practising the politics of appeasement and indulging in theatrics," he said. "We cannot understand whether she's a man or a woman. I would say she has become a hijra as you see them on trains and buses," he added.
Alert in Kathua after 3 men hijack car, flee towards border
A high alert has been sounded in Jammu's border district of Kathua today following reports of three men hijacking a Tavera car from near Jammu bus stand and fleeing towards border areas. As per reports, the incident took place at around 2 am, wherein the suspects also tied the car's driver Kabir Hussain and snatched his mobile phone and money.
23L registered pregnant women in Raj missing between 2011-16
A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has stated that Rajasthan lost track of around 23 lakh registered pregnant women between 2011 and 2016. Of 95 lakh women registered for antenatal checks, the audit found 67 lakh had institutional delivery, while 508,000 delivered at home with the help of untrained midwives, called dai, or relatives.
Why has PM not reached out to widow of Pehlu Khan, asks Guha
Historian Ramachandra Guha has asked that if the Prime Minister is so concerned about the plight of Muslim women, why has he not reached out to the widow of Pehlu Khan. Notably, Pehlu Khan was killed by cow vigilantes in Alwar in April after being accused of smuggling cattle. Later, Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje had condemned the incident.
Hanks buys coffee machine for 'poor b*stards' in WH press
On buying a coffee machine for the White House reporters, actor Tom Hanks stated "those poor b*stards" need it. A note with the machine read "To the White House press corps. Keep up the good fight for truth, justice, and the American way. Especially for the truth part." Hanks revealed this on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Relationship with Dhoni is pretty chilled out: Steve Smith
Rising Pune Supergiant's captain Steve Smith claims that his relationship with RPS' former captain MS Dhoni is "pretty chilled out". "He has been fantastic and has had a few valuable contributions with the bat and he is hitting the ball really well," Smith said about Dhoni. Smith also hopes Dhoni would return to form by the end of the tournament.
Tourist alleges molestation by paragliding pilot mid-flight
A female tourist from Mumbai has alleged that she had been molested by a paraglider pilot during a tandem flight in Bir-Billing in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district. Kangra SP Sanjeev Gandhi confirmed that he received an online complaint from the victim. "An FIR has been lodged against the accused pilot...the accused is being interrogated," he added.
Cong to fight alone in UP local body polls: Raj Babbar
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Raj Babbar on Monday announced that the party would contest the upcoming state local body elections alone. The decision has been taken after discussions with state party leaders and local workers, he added. Notably, Congress was defeated in the recent Assembly polls in the state where it fought in an alliance with the Samajwadi Party.
Cong Prez must be decided by consensus, not polls: Amarinder
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh on Sunday asserted that Congress President should be appointed through consensus, not elections, as it helps bind the party. He also said it was up to Sonia Gandhi if she wanted to continue as party chief for another term. "If she wants to go, I think Rahul is in a position to take over," he added.
Won't seek third term in Rajya Sabha: Sitaram Yechury
CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Sunday said that he would not seek a third term in the Rajya Sabha. "The norm in our party has always been that in the Rajya Sabha no one should be allowed to move towards third term," he said. Idea behind this norm is to encourage new talent, he added.
Suicidal to want cordial ties with Chinese puppet Pak: Singh
Expelled SP leader Amar Singh on Monday said it was "suicidal" to expect cordial ties with Pakistan, which has become a puppet in China's hands. "We can't trust Pakistan in having cultural relations...they could send RDX in tabla and something else in sitar," Singh added. Ties can not improve when Pakistan is trying to hang an innocent Indian, he said.
Women in Kerala dig 180 wells amid prevailing drought
Amid prevailing drought conditions due to successive monsoon failure, several women in Kerala's Palakkad district have dug nearly 180 wells since October. The women had no experience of digging wells in the beginning, but they have since gained expertise and now their wells cost half of the average price of ₹60,000. These women are being paid through the MGNREGA scheme.
Chelsea beat Everton 3-0, while Spurs defeat Arsenal 2-0
English Premier League's table toppers Chelsea defeated Everton 3-0 on Sunday, with a goal each from Pedro, Gary Cahill and Willian in the second half. Two goals in three minutes, from Dele Alli and Harry Kane, sank Arsenal to a derby loss against Spurs. Chelsea's lead at the top of the league was cut to four points after Spurs' win.
Srinagar: Civilian killed, 4 cops injured in grenade attack
A grenade attack outside the Khanyar police station in Srinagar killed one civilian and injured another, alongside four policemen on Sunday evening. The injured police personnel and the civilian were later shifted to a hospital. The attack comes three days after an attack on an Army camp in North Kashmir, in which three soldiers were martyred.
Warner, Dhawan 1st to add 2,000 runs for any wicket in T20s
Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner became T20 cricket's first duo to have scored 2,000 runs in partnership for any wicket, after going past the landmark against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. This was the opening pair's sixth century partnership, the most by any opening pair in the history of T20 cricket.
Aizawl FC become first Northeast club to win I-League
Aizawl FC on Sunday became the first club from the Northeast to clinch the I-League title after playing a 1-1 draw against Shillong Lajong. Aizawl FC ended the league with 37 points while Mohun Bagan finished second with 36 points. Aizawl FC were relegated last season but were reinstated after two Goan clubs pulled out of the tournament.
India to sell only electric cars by 2030: Power Minister
Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said India aims to sell only electric cars in the country by 2030. "We're going to introduce electric vehicles in a very big way...By 2030, not a single petrol or diesel car should be sold in the country," he said. Goyal added the electric car industry should be driven by "demand and not subsidy".
Ola losses tripled to ₹2,311 crore during 2015-16
Taxi-hailing startup Ola posted a loss of ₹2,311 crore for fiscal 2015-16, which is about three times compared to the year before. The loss was reportedly on account of employee-related expenses rising over five-fold. However, despite the increase in absolute amount of loss, the Softbank-backed startup Ola reduced its loss margin, said research and analytics firm Tofler.
Driver who killed one spared jail for being woman, doctor
A Mumbai-based speech therapist Lajja Shah, whose car killed one person in 2015, has been spared jail time due to her gender and profession. "The accused is a woman and a doctor...so...a fine may be imposed," the judge said. A fine of ₹72,500 was imposed on her for an offence punishable with imprisonment of up to two years.
Govt taking realistic steps for affordable housing: Parekh
HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh has said, "I will call this year's Budget an affordable housing budget," adding, the government is focusing on "practical and realistic steps" which are good for developers, consumers, and lenders. "I am very excited about housing growth in India in next 3-5 years and I have never been so enthused about it," Parekh added.
Taj Palace, Leela, Delhi Golf Club on tax defaulter list
At least 11 five-star hotels in Delhi, including the Taj Palace and the Leela, are on the tax defaulter list of New Delhi Municipal Council. Taj Palace owes ₹42 crore and The Leela owes ₹18 crore to the council. Moreover, the highest tax defaulter was Delhi Golf Club which owes the NDMC ₹700 crore.
Petrol price up by 1 paisa/litre; diesel by 44 paise/litre
Oil companies on Sunday increased the price of petrol by 1 paisa/litre and diesel by 44 paise/litre. In Delhi, non-branded petrol will now cost ₹68.09/litre while non-branded diesel will cost ₹57.35/litre. "The current level of international product prices of Petrol & Diesel and INR-USD exchange rate" warrants a change in petrol and diesel prices, IOCL said.
I didn't want to marry either Sushmita or Ameesha: Vikram
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has revealed that he didn't want to marry either actress Sushmita Sen or Ameesha Patel, both of whom he has reportedly dated. He added, "And it's not like there's any bitterness." While speaking about cheating on his wife, Bhatt said, "I regret hurting my wife and my child and abandoning them."
Actors shouldn't feature in every non-film song: Armaan
Singer Armaan Malik has said that Bollywood actors shouldn't feature in every non-film song. He added, "The singer who has actually created the entire song gets lost somewhere in the background." Armaan further said that if there's a Bollywood actor in a non-film song, it might not help the musician expand his fan base.
Asha backs Rishi on young stars' absence in Vinod's funeral
Veteran actress Asha Parekh has said that Rishi Kapoor is right in getting upset with younger generation of actors for skipping late actor Vinod Khanna's funeral. She added, "Youngsters need to respect veterans. It's very sad to know they didn't turn up." Rishi had slammed actors as they skipped the funeral but many attended Priyanka Chopra's party a night before.
Baahubali 2 has taken Indian cinema to new level: Naidu
Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday tweeted that Baahubali 2 has taken Indian cinema to an entirely new level. "Coming from regional language team (it) is all the more praiseworthy," he added. In another tweet he wrote, "#baahubali2...is a great visual treat giving the experience of legendary Hollywood films Ben-Hur and Ten Commandments".
I was frustrated with James Bond films at one point: Pierce
Actor Pierce Brosnan, who played James Bond in four films, revealed he was frustrated with the films at one point. He added, "I wanted Bond to get a little more gritty, real...and dirty...but the scripts would come along with the same outlandish scenarios." Brosnan played Bond in 'GoldenEye', 'Tomorrow Never Dies', 'The World Is Not Enough' and 'Die Another Day'.
Sharma produces one-handed reflex catch off his own bowling
Kings XI Punjab's Sandeep Sharma pulled off a one-handed catch to dismiss Delhi Daredevils' Shreyas Iyer off his own bowling in the IPL on Sunday. The 23-year-old pacer stayed low in his follow-through and dived to his left to complete the catch with his left hand. Sharma went on to take 4/20 to record his T20 career's best bowling figures.
David Warner smashes his third IPL ton as SRH defeat KKR
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 48 runs on Sunday, driven by David Warner's third IPL ton. SRH put up 209/3, their highest score in the IPL, helped by Warner's 59-ball 126 and Kane Williamson's 25-ball 40. In reply, KKR were restricted to 161/7 with SRH pacers Mohammed Siraj, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Siddarth Kaul picking up 2 wickets each.
David Warner smashes joint-fifth fastest hundred in IPL
SRH captain David Warner smashed a 43-ball ton, the joint-fifth fastest hundred in the IPL, against KKR on Sunday. Warner also became the first SRH player to score a century in the IPL. Only Chris Gayle (30), Yusuf Pathan (37), David Miller (38) and Adam Gilchrist (42) have scored a ton in fewer balls than Warner and AB de Villiers.
Rafael Nadal clinches record 10th Barcelona Open title
Spain's Rafael Nadal on Sunday defeated Austria's Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-1 to win his 10th Barcelona Open title. It was Nadal's second title of the season and 71st of his career. Last week, Nadal had won the Monte Carlo Masters for the 10th time becoming the first men's player in the Open era to win the same title 10 times.
Grand alliance formation underway at national level: NCP
NCP leader Tariq Anwar on Sunday said Congress President Sonia Gandhi has already started the process of forming a grand alliance of Opposition parties at the national level to counter BJP-led NDA. "It is high time that all Opposition parties come together on one platform to save democracy by stopping the NDA's juggernaut," Anwar added.
Kumar like younger brother, nobody can separate us: Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday denied any rift with Kumar Vishwas and said the AAP leader was like his younger brother. Kejriwal added that some people were trying to show that there is a rift between the two but nobody could separate them. This comes after AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan alleged that Kumar was conspiring to break the party.