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EC seeks 5-year ban on candidates charged for bribing voters
The Election Commission will write to the government seeking to amend the laws to disqualify candidates contesting Lok Sabha and Assembly polls for up to five years after they are charge-sheeted for bribing voters, according to reports. Earlier this month, the commission had put off the RK Nagar Assembly by-poll after it found that money was used to influence voters.
Section of JNU teachers, students support Naxalites: RSS
The RSS on Sunday alleged that a section of teachers and students in Jawaharlal Nehru University are actively sympathising with 'extremist elements'. "From Dantewada to Sukma, they appreciated Naxals and celebrated the killing of CRPF personnel," RSS leader Rakesh Sinha said. This comes after the car of an Assistant Professor at JNU was vandalised for condoling Sukma and Kupwara attacks.
Mob lynches two suspected cow thieves in Assam
Two suspected cattle thieves were lynched by a mob in Assam's Nagaon district on Sunday. "The victims were chased by the mob on suspicion of stealing cows from a grazing field and beaten severely. They died while being brought to the hospital," said a police official. The victims, identified as Abu Hanifa and Riyazuddin Ali, were reportedly in their 20s.
Assam gets its first Shatabdi Express
Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain on Sunday flagged off Assam's first Shatabdi Express from Dibrugarh. "There was a long-standing demand for better rail connectivity with Guwahati from Dibrugarh and the Dibrugarh-Guwahati Shatabdi Express would fulfill that demand of the people," said the Minister. Gohain further urged the people to take care of railway property.
Haryana police to relaunch Operation Durga for women safety
Haryana police will relaunch 'Operation Durga' from Monday to ensure women's safety, according to Director General of Police (DGP) BS Sandhu. The state government had started the operation earlier this month but it was stopped within a week. "The objective is to ensure the safety of women. 'Operation Durga' is not about moral policing," said the police official.
Cuban military plane crash kills all eight on board
A Cuban military plane crashed into a hillside on Saturday in the western province of Artemisa, killing all eight troops on board, the government said. The cause of the crash is unclear and an investigation has been launched. Cuba's last major plane crash was in 2010 when an Aero Caribbean flight went down in flames killing all 68 on board.
US drone strike kills 5 suspected al-Qaeda fighters: Reports
A US drone strike on Saturday killed five suspected members of al-Qaeda in central Yemen, according to reports. The drone reportedly fired three consecutive missiles at a car, belonging to a local leader of al-Qaeda, transporting weapons to Marib province. Earlier, a similar raid killed three suspected al-Qaeda operatives in Shabwa province, which has been the US military's central target.
Extend triple talaq to all communities: Men's rights group
The members of the men's rights group 'Hridaya' have demanded that the practice of triple talaq be extended to all communities as it is the most simplistic marital separation procedure. "Hridaya is strongly against abolishing of triple talaq as the same would bring disharmony in the society," read a statement issued by the foundation.
Preity Zinta appreciates PM's initiative to end VIP culture
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta on Sunday hailed the steps taken by the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to end the VIP culture in India. "I think we are lucky to have a Prime Minister, who not only is thinking about taking the country forward, but he is also thinking about taking each citizen forward," Zinta said.
Godfather cast reunites for its 45th anniversary screening
The cast members of 'The Godfather' film series reunited at the Tribeca Film Festival, for the first film's 45th anniversary screening. A panel discussion on the film was followed by a screening of parts one and two of the series. Actors Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Caan, Diane Keaton and Talia Shire attended the event.
Zuckerberg surprises US family at their house for dinner
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently surprised a US family by visiting their house for dinner just 20 minutes after they were informed of arrival of a 'mystery guest'. "We got to know a very cool guy...Just down-to-earth and real easy to talk to," said the family's head. Earlier, Zuckerberg had challenged himself to visit all 50 US states this year.
Users can quit if concerned about privacy, WhatsApp tells SC
Messaging app WhatsApp's parent company Facebook this week told the Supreme Court that users who find its new privacy policy "irksome or violative of their fundamental rights can quit." This comes amid ongoing scrutiny over WhatsApp's policy under which it asked users to accept changes in its terms that would allow it to share their data with Facebook.
JNU is in the hands of anarchists: University professor
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Professor Ashwin on Sunday said, "Unfortunately, the JNU team is in the hands of few anarchists and is more concerned about the government policies." His remark comes after an assistant professor's car was vandalised in the university. "Even if it is small, it is a case of violence and breach of freedom of speech," Ashwin added.
India has contributed nothing for Paris climate pact: Trump
Referring to the Paris Climate Accord as a "one-sided" deal, US President Donald Trump has accused India, Russia, and China of not contributing towards the pact. "[T]he United States pays billions while China, Russia, and India have contributed, and will contribute, nothing," he said. Trump further said he will take a "big decision" on the pact in two weeks.
Hafiz Saeed to remain under house arrest for 90 more days
The Pakistan government has extended the house arrest of Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, along with his four aides by 90 more days, as the previous detention period was due to expire on Sunday night. The five were put under preventive detention in Lahore, on January 30, for their alleged involvement in activities prejudicial to peace and security.
US reaffirms it will pay THAAD costs: South Korea
South Korea on Sunday said the US had reaffirmed it would shoulder the cost of deploying the THAAD anti-missile system. This comes after US President Donald Trump said that South Korea should pay for the $1-billion system designed to defend against North Korea. South Korean Defence Ministry had earlier said the country would only provide the THAAD site and infrastructure.
Russian protesters call for President Putin to quit
Russian protesters lined up in central Moscow on Saturday to hand over handwritten appeals for President Vladimir Putin to quit. "Nothing positive has happened...on his watch and I have the sense that things are getting worse," a protestor said. The protest called "We're sick of him" was organised by the Open Russia movement founded by government critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
We are not fake news: US media slams Trump
The US media during the White House Correspondents' dinner slammed President Donald Trump for his steady and consistent attacks, saying that "we are not fake news". "We are not failing news organisations...we are not the enemy of...American people," White House Correspondents' Association President Jeff Mason said. Notably, Trump became the first US President in 36 years to skip the event.
United Ireland would be automatic full member: EU
European Union leaders on Saturday promised to embrace the British province of Northern Ireland after Brexit if it ever unites with Ireland. Notably, the 1998 Good Friday Agreement to end violence in Northern Ireland foresees the holding of referendums on both sides of the border on uniting the island if UK and Ireland see public support for that.
BSE to place trading restrictions on 161 firms from May 5
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will impose trading restrictions on 161 companies from May 5 for their failure to pay the annual listing fee. Out of these companies, 140 are already facing trading restrictions for certain other regulatory non-compliance. In a circular, BSE said that despite repeated reminders and notices, the defaulting companies have failed to pay the arrears.
Mumbai Police cites Baahubali 2 in tweet about traffic rules
In a recent tweet, Mumbai Police posted two questions citing the release of 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion', to highlight traffic discipline. The picture, shared with the hashtag #BahubaliOfTrafficDiscipline, asked the questions "Katappa ne Bahubali ko kyu mara?" and "Why don't people follow traffic rules?". It further read that the second question "can be answered only by you".
I feel so sorry and badly: Bella Hadid on Fyre Festival
Model Bella Hadid in a note on Twitter wrote "I feel so sorry and badly", in reference to the Fyre Festival. Hadid along with celebrities like Kendall Jenner had previously promoted and endorsed the luxury festival. Several guests were left stranded without food and forced to stay in disaster relief tents after the festival in the Bahamas got cancelled.
Karan posts video with wife Bipasha on their 1st anniversary
Karan Singh Grover shared a video on social media to wish his wife actress Bipasha Basu on the occasion of their first wedding anniversary on Sunday. The video features clips from their wedding celebrations, juxtaposed with Bipasha and Karan talking about their relationship. "You are and will always be my everything," read a part of the caption alongside the video.
Went to 'princess boot camp' for Beauty And The Beast: Emma
Actor Emma Watson revealed that she went to a 'princess boot camp' for three months before filming the Beauty And The Beast. She said this during The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. "It was fun. I got to ride a horse, I got to learn to waltz and then I had singing lessons and then rehearsals," she added.
Malinga meets his doppelgänger after match against GL
Mumbai Indians' Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga met a man who looked similar to him after his team's match against Gujarat Lions in the Indian Premier League on Saturday. Malinga's former teammate Mahela Jayawardene tweeted the photo of the two, with the caption that read, "Lasith found his long lost brother in Rajkot".
Mercedes' Bottas claims maiden Grand Prix win in Russia
Mercedes' Finnish Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas claimed his first ever Grand Prix victory after winning the Russian Grand Prix on Sunday. Bottas edged Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel by 0.6 seconds with Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen finishing third and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton ending in the fourth place.
UP govt to waive loans of differently-abled: Minister
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Sunday said the state government is going to waive loans of up to ₹1 lakh of 'Divyangs' (differently-abled). "We will also provide them loans up to ₹1 lakh at an interest rate of 4% only," the Minister added. The government also plans to hold "Samadhan Diwas" every month to resolve their problems.
Delhi cops donate blood to alleged burglar who fired at them
Two policemen from Delhi, constable Ashok Kumar and assistant sub-inspector Ramashray Singh, recently donated blood to an alleged burglar who fired at them. When the police shot back, one of the two burglars was injured and was taken to the hospital. The 24-year-old accused however later died in the hospital.
Trump invites Philippine President to the White House
US President Donald Trump invited Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to the White House during a phone call on Saturday. Trump and Duterte had a "friendly discussion" that also addressed regional security in southeast Asia and the Philippines' drug war, a White House statement said. Duterte had earlier urged US to be "patient" in dealing with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Founder of Iranian channel Gem TV shot dead in Turkey
The founder and chairman of Iranian satellite television network channel Gem TV Saeed Karimian was shot dead on Saturday in Istanbul, Turkey along with his Kuwaiti business partner. Saeed, who had been sentenced to six years in prison by an Iranian court for spreading propaganda against the country, was reportedly being threatened by the regime for the past three months.
Turkey fires 3,900 in second post-referendum purge
Turkey on Saturday expelled more than 3,900 people from the civil service and military as threats to national security, in the second major purge since President Recep Erdoğan was granted sweeping new powers in a referendum. The expulsions affected prison guards, clerks, academics, employees of the religious affairs directorate and 1,200 members of the armed forces including nearly 600 officers.
China convicts rights lawyer of 'subversion of state power'
China on Tuesday convicted Christian human rights lawyer Li Heping of "subversion of state power" at a secret trial. Heping was sentenced to three years in prison with a four-year reprieve, meaning he should be released but could be arrested and jailed at any point. Notably, Heping once said that China considered him more dangerous than Osama bin Laden.
US families receive Iran payouts, decades after bombings
American families of people killed in the 1983 bombing of a US Marine Corps barracks in Beirut and other attacks blamed on Iran have begun to receive cash payments as compensation for the loss of the loved ones. Bombings in Beirut and Saudi Arabia killed over 250 US service members. Over $1 billion has reportedly been disbursed for the families.
Pope calls for diplomatic solution to US-North Korea dispute
Pope Francis has called for international mediation to ease rising tensions between the US and North Korea over the latter's nuclear activity. Adding that he was ready to meet US President Donald Trump in Europe next month, the Pope warned that the dispute has become "too hot", risking a war in which "a good part of humanity" would be destroyed.
How much did CEOs of the world's largest firms earn in 2016?
The CEOs of some of the world's largest corporations earned large sums in 2016, including HP Enterprise's Meg Whitman who earned $32.9 million (₹211 crore). PepsiCo's Indra Nooyi earned over $25 million (₹160 crore), while Apple CEO Tim Cook took home $8.74 million (₹56 crore). Warren Buffett, the world's fourth richest person, earned only $487,881 (₹3 crore).
People who disliked Baahubali 2 need psychiatric help: RGV
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma on Sunday took to Twitter to appreciate recently released 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' and said that those people who disliked the film need psychiatric help. He further added that producer Shobu Yarlagadda should sponsor mental health checkups for people who disliked the second instalment of SS Rajamouli's film.
Man walks on rope 1,300 feet over water
Professional slackliner Lukas Irmler recently walked over a rope about 1,300 feet above water across cliffs at Cape Pillar, Tasmania. The Cape Pillar area is part of Tasman Peninsula's coastline where he walked across two cliffs, which are separated by the Pacific Ocean. Many visitors have previously reported whale and shark sightings in the area.
Users report of Samsung Galaxy S8 phones restarting randomly
Owners of Samsung's latest flagship phone Galaxy S8 have taken to social media to complain that the handsets are randomly restarting by themselves. Some users claimed their smartphones had restarted over five times within the first 10 hours of use. Samsung customer service reportedly told a user that the restarts could be the result of issues related to third-party apps.
Tool distorts text so that humans can read it but not bots
Programmers have developed a tool called 'Spellf*cker' which can distort text in a way that humans can read it but not computer bots. The tool uses a random method of replacing letter combinations in a word to similar-sounding combinations. For example, the phrase, "I wish you an amazing Monday" could be distorted to "I whysh jou amazyngue Mondei."
Delta pilot slaps female passenger to resolve a fight
A Delta Airlines pilot slapped a woman who was fighting with another passenger, as he tried to break up a fight between them. The incident occurred when passengers were de-boarding a flight and two women got into a physical altercation. The pilot was suspended but later returned to duty as Delta felt he had acted in accordance with the law.
Refrain from lowering soldiers' morale: Govt to Abdullah
Reacting to Farooq Abdullah's controversial remark on Kupwara attack, the Centre said that he should refrain from making statements that lower the morale of security forces. "There's a clan which indulges in selective condemnation of violent incidents and makes a hue and cry on such acts, but turns a blind eye when security forces attain martyrdom," MoS Jitendra Singh said.
Yogi sets June 15 deadline to make UP roads pothole-free
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has set June 15 as the deadline to make the roads in the state pothole-free, asking the authorities to work in the direction. Earlier, he had also promised to provide 24-hour power supply to all the 75 district headquarters, 20-hour electricity to tehsils and 18-hour power supply to rural areas in the state.
SpaceX scraps launch of US spy satellite at the last minute
Elon Musk-led aerospace startup SpaceX on Sunday scrapped its planned launch of a spy satellite for the US military at the last minute. The launch was scrubbed due to an "out of family" sensor issue. The startup will now attempt to launch the secretive payload into orbit with its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday.
Women, kids can use hotel toilets for free in South Delhi
Women and children will be allowed to use toilet facilities at hotels and restaurants, including five-stars, in South Delhi for free from May 1. "Security concerns, coupled with the fact that some restaurants and bars don't allow single males, made us keep men out of the scheme for now," National Restaurants Association head Riaz Amlani said.
Maharashtra Minister drives truck to clear traffic jam
Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan recently drove a truck in Jalgaon in order to clear a traffic jam. Mahajan drove the 14-wheel truck, which was parked in the middle of the road, after the drunk driver was detained. While Mahajan was driving the vehicle, his security staff was seen walking along it.
Minister gifts bats to brides for beating alcoholic husbands
Madhya Pradesh Minister Gopal Bhargava recently gifted a 'mogri', a bat traditionally used to wash clothes, to about 700 brides during a mass marriage ceremony. Bhargava advised the brides to use it on their husbands if they turn alcoholic or harass them and refuse to mend their ways. The bat reads 'gift for beating drunkards, police will not intervene'.
Indians need not worry much about visa restrictions: Govt
Indians "need not worry too much" about tightening of visa regime by developed economies as they'll have ample opportunities in India, Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha said. His comment comes amid US administration reviewing the H-1B visa programme rules. Indian IT firms have expressed concerns over this as these visas were used by domestic professionals for short-term work in the US.
Ramdev chants 'Om' instead of saying 'Hello' over the phone
A book on Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has revealed that while greeting someone over phone, instead of saying hello, he chants 'Om'. The book further says that young Ramdev, moved by Dayanand Saraswati's writings, quit school, fled from home, and enrolled himself in a 'gurukul'. "I wanted to follow the path shown by the ancient sages," Ramdev claimed.
I am not at all lonely: Priyanka Chopra
Actress Priyanka Chopra has revealed that she is not at all lonely and has incredible support from her friends, family and colleagues. Priyanka further said that she has been able to do so many things including music and Quantico, only because she has so much support. She added, "Most of my career choices are a gamble."
Embarrassing to be called hot by daughter's friends: Suniel
Actor Suniel Shetty said it's embarrassing to be called hot by his daughter's friends. "It's not like I do anything to look young because I don't even dye my hair. It's just the result of being fit all these years," added the 55-year-old. Suniel further said that according to his children, he and his wife Mana look like their siblings.
Dhoni to produce Dhyan Chand biopic starring Varun: Reports
As per reports, cricketer MS Dhoni will turn producer for a movie based on hockey player Dhyan Chand. Dhoni has reportedly acquired the rights of the film and reports also suggest that filmmaker Karan Johar might co-produce the film. Actor Varun Dhawan is reportedly being considered to play Dhyan Chand in the biopic.
Housefull shoot was like paid holiday: Sajid on film's 7 yrs
Commenting on his 2010 comedy film Housefull completing seven years of release on Sunday, filmmaker Sajid Khan said the film's shooting was like paid holiday. He added, "We didn't want to come back home and even asked the producer to let us stay for more days." The film featured Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Arjun Rampal, Deepika Padukone, among others.
Indian eatery in UK fined over complaints of 'curry smell'
Owners of an Indian restaurant in the United Kingdom have been fined by a court after neighbours complained of 'curry smells' from the eatery. The Middlesbrough Council fined 'Khushi Indian Buffet Restaurant' after the smell of 'biryanis' and 'bhajis' came from the area. According to the local authority, the restaurant was lacking a 'sufficient filtration system'.
Rohit Sharma is the only player to have 2 ODI double tons
Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, who celebrated his 30th birthday on Sunday, is the only player to have scored two double hundreds in One Day International cricket. Sharma's 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014 is One Day International cricket's highest individual score. Rohit also jointly holds the record of hitting most number of sixes in an ODI innings.
Allan Donald joins SL's coaching staff for Champions Trophy
Former South African pacer Allan Donald has been hired by the Sri Lankan cricket team as the side's fast bowling consultant for the upcoming Champions Trophy. The 50-year-old South African picked up 272 ODI wickets during his 12-year career with the South African side. Donald was also a bowling consultant for the England team in 2007.
Kings XI cruise to 10-wicket win over Delhi Daredevils
Kings XI Punjab cruised to a 10-wicket win over the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. Sandeep Sharma posted figures of 4/20 to help KXIP dismiss DD for 67 in 17.1 overs, IPL's joint third lowest team score. In reply, Kings XI chased down the target in 7.5 overs without losing a wicket.
ICC's ₹2,500 crore offer less than what India deserves: BCCI
BCCI's acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary has said the $400 million (nearly ₹2,500 crore) offer presented by the ICC before the board is "far less than what the country deserves". "The facts are that over 70% of cricket's revenue world over comes from the Indian market," Chaudhary added. The ICC had abolished the 'Big Three model' last week.
Kings XI dismiss Delhi Daredevils for IPL's 3rd lowest score
Kings XI Punjab dismissed Delhi Daredevils for 67, Indian Premier League's joint third lowest team total, in their IPL match on Sunday. Kings XI's Sandeep Sharma picked up four wickets for 20 runs, while Varun Aaron and Axar Patel picked up two wickets each. Only three Delhi Daredevils batsmen managed to reach double figures in the innings.
Sloganeering not enough for cow protection: Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday urged the people of the state to step forward for the protection of cows. "Raising 'Gau Mata ki Jai' slogans is not enough. We should also take initiative for the protection of cows," Yogi said. The Chief Minister had earlier said cowsheds will be promoted in all the districts of the state.
Delhi BJP chief Tiwari has breakfast with slum dwellers
Delhi BJP chief and MP Manoj Tiwari, accompanied by Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijendra Gupta, on Sunday had breakfast with slum dwellers of Samaypur Badli. Taking a dig at CM Arvind Kejriwal, Tiwari said, "Work is here where I am standing (in the slums)... Work cannot be done from air conditioned rooms."
Yoga a way to realise one's self: Suresh Prabhu
Stating that there is a lot more than just 'asana' that goes into practicing yoga, Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Sunday said yoga is one of the ways of knowing, realizing one's self. "Another way of realising goals is via music as it renders harmony between mind, body, and soul," the Minister added.
Now parents opting for adoption can't pick and choose child
Starting May 1, prospective parents going for adoption would not be allowed to "pick and choose" but would only be given one option by the national adoption body. Till now, the government's adoption portal, CARINGS, referred up to three children to the prospective parents to choose from. Notably, adoption applicants can participate in only three rounds of referrals.
Bill Gates plays tennis with Roger Federer
Microsoft Co-founder and the world's richest person, Bill Gates on Saturday played a doubles match of tennis alongside Roger Federer against John Isner and Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready for charity. Federer and Gates won the match before Isner faced Federer one on one. The event raised more than $2 million, which was donated to Roger Federer's foundation.
You're your own biggest asset by far: Billionaire Buffett
Billionaire Warren Buffett once in an interview said, "Invest in as much of yourself as you can. You are your own biggest asset by far." "Anything you invest in yourself, you get back tenfold," Buffett had stated, adding, unlike other investments, "nobody can tax it away; they can't steal it from you". Another advice by Buffett is "never lose money".
I regret cheating on my wife: Vikram Bhatt
While speaking about cheating on his wife, Bollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has said, "I regret hurting my wife and child and abandoning them. I regret the pain I caused them." He stated that he contemplated suicide while going through a divorce with his wife Aditi. Bhatt is rumoured to have been in an extra-marital relationship with Sushmita Sen.
Baahubali actor Rana Daggubati is blind in one eye
Baahubali actor Rana Daggubati revealed that he is blind in the right eye during a Telugu chat show, which was uploaded on YouTube in 2016. He added that the eye was donated to him by a donor, after he lost his eye during his childhood. "If I close my left eye, I can see no one," he further added.
Eid release of Salman's Tubelight being opposed in Pakistan
The release of Salman Khan's upcoming film Tubelight on Eid is being opposed in Pakistan to ensure better business for Pakistani films during Eid holidays. Local distributors, producers and filmmakers stated they want to protect the interest of Pakistani movies. They claim that a 2010 law forbids release of any Indian film on a Muslim holiday in Pakistan.
Baahubali 2 a typhoon having intercourse with volcano: RGV
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma tweeted that Baahubali 2 is a typhoon having intercourse with a volcano to produce baby earthquakes. He added that people who disliked it need psychiatric help. Referring to the film earning ₹121 crore on first day of release in India, he tweeted, "No Eid. No Diwali. No Salman. No Aamir. No Shahrukh...@ssrajamouli slaps face of Bollywood."
Congress leaders want no alliance for UP civic polls
Most of the Congress candidates, who had faced defeat in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, have reportedly urged the party to contest the upcoming UP civic body polls alone. The party workers also blamed the alliance with Samajwadi Party for the party's poor performance in the Assembly election. Notably, the Congress won only seven seats in the 403-member UP Assembly.
EC clears Manish Sisodia in 'office of profit' case
The Election Commission has cleared Delhi's Deputy CM Manish Sisodia of allegations of holding an office of profit. He cannot be disqualified as an MLA for being Deputy CM as several states have posts of Deputy CM, said the poll panel. BJP leader Vivek Garg had earlier appealed President Pranab Mukherjee to cancel Sisodia's membership of the Delhi Assembly.
Triple talaq has no sanction in Shariat: Venkaiah Naidu
Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said the Islamic practice of triple talaq to divorce women verbally has no sanction in Shariat. "Triple talaq is a matter of right of equality and right of women to live with dignity. It should not be politicised. I appeal to all political parties... to put an end to negative politics," he added.
Have to make efforts to remove VIP culture from minds: Modi
Addressing the nation in the 31st edition of his monthly radio show 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "We have to make efforts to cleanse it (the VIP culture) out of our minds." Modi further said, "In our country, there exists an atmosphere of disdain towards VIP culture. But that it runs so very deep, I just experienced."
Nation has new expert in Shariat: Owaisi on Naidu's remark
AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday tweeted, "Nation has a new expert in Shariat. @MVenkaiahNaidu, kindly explain what is Shariat? Islam gave women equality and rights 1400 years ago." His remark came after Naidu said that triple talaq is not a religious issue as it has no sanction in Shariat. "It is a matter of right of equality," Naidu added.
Tesla executive ousted after clash with Elon Musk: Report
According to a Reuters report, Tesla executive Klaus Grohmann was ousted last month after a clash with the automaker's CEO Elon Musk. The disagreement was reportedly over the strategy of Grohmann's firm, which Tesla acquired in November last year. Commenting on his ouster, Grohmann said, "I definitely did not depart because I had lost interest in working."
Four top Alibaba executives join Paytm e-commerce's board
Paytm's e-commerce unit, majorly owned by China's Alibaba Group Holdings, has inducted SAIF Partner's Managing Partner Ravi Adusumalli and four top executives from Alibaba to its board of directors. The newly-elected five members will join Paytm Founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma and Vice President Amit Sinha on the board. Last year, Paytm separated its e-commerce and payments businesses.
Employee shares $7 bn startup's early sketch made by Founder
An employee of Square, a payments startup founded by Twitter Co-founder Jack Dorsey, has shared an early sketch made by Dorsey while planning for Square, which has now become a $7 billion startup. The 2010 drawing was an idea for the design of Square's software for the iPad. The sketch also bears the word cappuccino misspelled as 'cappuchino'.
Suspected Al Qaeda recruit from Kerala killed in Syria
A Kerala man named Abu Tahir, who was suspected to have joined Al Qaeda, was killed in Syria in an attack by the United States of America. Tahir had went for Umrah in 2013 but did not return to India after that. Tahir's relative, who lives in Sharja received the message that he was killed on April 4.
Guwahati declares 'silent zone' around religious places
The District Magistrate of Kamrup (Metropolitan) district, which includes Assam's Guwahati city, has declared a radius of 100 metres from all prominent religious places, hospitals, educational institutions, High Court and other courts as 'silent zone' areas. Notably, the notification does not directly refer to the use of microphones or loudspeakers in places of worship.
CBSE schools to be made accountable for 'unreasonable' fees
HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said that CBSE schools charging "unreasonable" fees would be held accountable. Education shouldn't be made commercial by private institutions, he said. The government is in the midst of a policy formulation to ensure the co-existence of government and private schools to improve the quality of education, he added.
South Asia Satellite India's gift to the region: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday termed the South Asia Satellite as India's "priceless gift" to its neighbours and a part of its 'sabka sath, sabka vikas' concept. The satellite would be launched on May 5, he added. Notably, Pakistan had refused to be a part of the project as it did not want the "gift" from India.
Women can be paid less than men for same job, rules US court
A US court has allowed employers to pay women less than men for the same job, if a man was paid more at his previous job and the employer uses past salaries to determine pay. The ruling came in a case by a female who sued Fresno's county public schools. She claimed her male counterparts received $10,000 more than her.
One of my fav stars: SRK on pic with H'wood actor Beatty
Actor Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter to share a picture with Hollywood actor Warren Beatty. "After a whirlwind travelling spree spent a quiet evening with friends in LA & met one of my fav stars…Warren Beatty," read Shah Rukh's caption alongside the picture. Notably, Beatty has been nominated for fourteen Oscar awards, including four for Best Actor.
Google India shares clip of Baahubali catching ball in space
Google India on Saturday shared an animated clip on Twitter depicting Baahubali 2 actor Prabhas jumping up to catch a ball in outer space with an ISRO satellite in the background. The clip was meant to highlight the Google Search trends in India this week like ISRO, Baahubali 2, and cricketer Jonty Rhodes.
I am sad that crap like Baahubali 2 is creating history: KRK
Self-styled critic Kamaal R Khan (KRK) has tweeted he is sad that crap like Baahubali 2 is creating history. Referring to the film earning ₹121 crore in India on its first day of release, KRK tweeted, "Baahubali 2 producers are hiding coz they are giving bumper fake collections." He also compared the film to cartoons and computer games.
Der aaye durust aaye: Ranveer on Katrina joining Instagram
Actor Ranveer Singh shared a dubsmash video to welcome actress Katrina Kaif on Instagram, which was captioned, 'Der aaye durust aaye'. In the video, Ranveer says, "India mein time se aane wale ki koi value nahin hoti, der se aane wale ko star samjha jaata hai." This is a dialogue from 1997 film 'Judwaa' which was spoken by actress Bindu.
MI celebrate Rohit Sharma's b'day after Super Over win
Mumbai Indians' players smeared cake on captain Rohit Sharma's face as they celebrated his 30th birthday following Mumbai Indians' Super Over win against the Gujarat Lions on Saturday. MI managed to restrict GL to six runs after they required 12 off the super over. "Very good birthday present, great game of cricket," Sharma said in the post-match conference.
India "absolutely must" play in Champions Trophy: CoA member
Ramachandra Guha, a member of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators, has said that India "absolutely must" compete in the upcoming Champions Trophy in England. India's participation in the eight-team tournament has not been finalised yet after the BCCI was out-voted in the ICC over its opposition to a revamped revenue and governance structure.
Happy Birthday Talent ka Bhandaar: Sehwag wishes Rohit
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag wished Rohit Sharma on his 30th birthday on Twitter. "Happy Birthday Talent ka Bhandaar @ImRo45. One of the best players to watch when in full flow," read Sehwag's tweet. The Mumbai Indians team celebrated Rohit's birthday and their victory against the Gujarat Lions in the Super Over on Saturday.
All future elections to be held with paper trail EVMs: EC
Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi on Saturday announced that all future elections, including that of Himachal Pradesh assembly, would be held with Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines. "India would be the first country to use them...VVPAT machines would boost the voters' confidence," he added. In paper trail machines, voters get a printed proof of the vote they cast.
Trump skips WH Correspondents' Dinner, calls it very boring
Donald Trump became the first US President in 36 years to skip the White House Correspondents' dinner, attending a rally instead where he called the dinner “very very boring”. “There’s a large group of Hollywood actors and Washington media consoling each other in a hotel ballroom,” he said, adding “I couldn't possibly be more thrilled to be 100 miles away."
Hindi internet users to outnumber English by 2021: Report
Hindi internet users are expected to outnumber those accessing the web in English by 2021, a Google-KPMG report has claimed. Hindi users are estimated to reach 20.1 crore as against the English userbase of 19.9 crore in 2021, it added. The report further estimated that 53.6 crore Indians would be using regional languages to access the web by 2021.
SoftBank to invest $1.9 bn in Paytm, pick 20% stake: Reports
Japan's SoftBank Group is likely to put in $1.9 billion (₹12,000 crore) into Paytm's parent company One 97 Communications, according to reports. The funding is likely to value Paytm at $9 billion and SoftBank will pick up 20% stake in the payments firm, the reports added. Earlier, reports had stated that SoftBank may invest up to $1.5 billion in Paytm.
₹500 notes without Gandhiji's image dispensed from SBI ATM
A man named Gowardhan Sharma has claimed receiving new ₹500 notes without Mahatma Gandhi's image printed on the banknotes on withdrawing cash from a State Bank of India (SBI) ATM in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district. The concerned SBI branch termed the banknotes to be 'misprinted'. The bank said the notes will be replaced after being sent to the RBI.
Pakistani man lied about being an ISI spy to settle in India
The 38-year old Pakistani man Ahmed Mohammed, who recently claimed at Delhi airport to be an ISI spy, had cooked up the story to get asylum in India. "He is under medication for neurological problems following an accident seven months ago. He talks of illusions and does not seem to be an agent in any way," Indian government officials said.
How did Hitler get his symbolic moustache?
German dictator Adolf Hitler is known to have had a handlebar moustache with twisted ends which he trimmed during World War I to allow his gas mask to seal properly. Some reports state that Hitler was ordered to shave the moustache, to stay safe from the gas attacks. Hitler committed suicide on April 30, 1945, in his Berlin bunker.
Joshua defeats Klitschko to be crowned triple world champ
British boxer Anthony Joshua defeated his Ukrainian rival Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round to be crowned the IBF, WBA and IBO world heavyweight champion in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Joshua, who extended his unbeaten record in professional boxing to 19-0, knocked down the 41-year-old former champion twice in the title bout.
Researcher finds flaw in 'world's most secure' email service
A BBC investigation with security researcher Scott Helme has revealed flaws in US-based startup Nomx's email service which it claims is the "world's most secure communications protocol." Helme claims the ₹12,800 device used by the service can be remotely hacked to take control of a user's email account. However, Nomx claimed the researcher's hack involved actions typical users wouldn't undertake.
Apple files patent to charge devices over Wi-Fi
Technology major Apple has filed a patent for a method that would allow users to wirelessly charge their devices over Wi-Fi and other radio frequencies. The patent details how devices like Wi-Fi routers could use antennas to locate a phone and focus the signal towards it. This would reportedly ensure better range and charging speeds.
Govt conducting selective raids against AIADMK: Stalin
DMK Working President MK Stalin on Sunday said that the Centre is using agencies like IT department, enforcement directorate and CBI 'selectively' against AIADMK leaders for its own political benefits. "The BJP government has not invested even one percent on trying to solve the real problems facing the people of Tamil Nadu," Stalin added.
Violators of law will not be spared: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said, "We will not compromise with law and order and those who violate law won't be spared." He further said, "I am committed to fulfil the dreams of our people to make UP the best-ruled state in the country." He also warned gau rakshaks (cow vigilantes) and anti-Romeo squad against violating the law.