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Apple stops paying iPhone patent royalties to Qualcomm
Technology major Apple has stopped paying royalties to its iPhone manufacturers like Foxconn for patents owned by Qualcomm. This comes amid Apple's $1 billion lawsuit against the chipmaker, claiming that Qualcomm has been charging excessive royalties. In April, Qualcomm countersued Apple for not "utilising the full performance" of its modem chips in iPhone 7 smartphones.
Man gets 100 yrs in jail for sexually assaulting 85-yr-old
A 23-year-old man from the US was sentenced to 100 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting and robbing an 85-year-old woman, officials said. The accused, Tevin Rainey assaulted her at gunpoint before forcing her to drive to an ATM and withdraw money. He was sentenced to 60 years for aggravated criminal sexual assault and 40 years for armed robbery.
Rabbit that died on United plane was in freezer for 16 hours
A 3-foot-long rabbit, which was expected to become the world's biggest rabbit but died on United Airlines' flight, was accidentally shut in a freezer by staff, reports said. An airport worker has revealed the pet was placed in temperatures of 0-2 degree celsius by mistake. The rabbit then reportedly froze to death after being left in there for 16 hours.
If petrol can be stolen, why can't EVMs be hacked: Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said, "When petrol can be stolen from remote by a chip without any internet connection then it can happen in an EVM also." Yadav, who lost the recent UP Assembly polls, said that we have to stop the misuse of technology.
Startup shuts after Square hires its staff for $1 million
Anonymous social network Yik Yak, which was once valued at nearly $400 million, has shut down after Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey-led startup Square announced it would hire some of Yik Yak's employees for $1 million. Yik Yak laid off around 60% of its staff in December of last year after facing flak for allowing cyberbullying on its platform.
Surgeon plans reviving frozen brain, 1st transplant by 2020
Italian doctor Sergio Canavero famed for his plans to carry out the first human head transplant next year outlined further plans in an interview to "reawaken the first frozen head". Canavero plans to "awaken" patients frozen by the US-based Alcor Life Extension Foundation. Moreover, the surgeon aims to perform the world's first brain transplant to a donor body by 2020.
Bihar van driver attacked for scaring a cow, may lose vision
Amid rising incidents of cow vigilantism, the driver of a pick-up van in Bihar's Saharsa district was recently attacked for allegedly scaring a cow by honking his vehicle's horn. The driver, identified as Ganesh Mandal (30), may reportedly be blinded in the left eye due to the injuries, officials said. Mandal was beaten up by the owner of the cow.
People will choose India over Pak: Gilgit-Baltistan leader
A senior leader from Gilgit-Baltistan, Abdul Hamid Khan, has said if a referendum was to take place then the people from the disputed territory would choose India over Pakistan for governance. Moreover, Khan said India has never committed any atrocities on the people of Gilgit-Baltistan or forcefully occupied its land like Pakistan. Gilgit-Baltistan forms a part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
US spy agency stops collecting residents' messages
The US National Security Agency on Friday claimed that it had stopped a form of surveillance that allowed it to collect digital communications of residents who mentioned a foreign intelligence target in their messages without a warrant. The decision to stop the once-secret activity came despite the insistence of US officials that it was lawful and vital to national security.
Youth stops Rajdhani Express to take selfie
A youth waved a red cloth to stop Delhi-bound Sealdah Rajdhani Express near a railway station in Aligarh district to take a selfie on Friday morning, UP police said. The driver applied emergency brakes to stop the train, while the youth fled after taking the selfie. The Rajdhani Express was slightly behind schedule, and four trains were temporarily halted.
Woman holds record for spinning basketball on guitar
Anna Malik from Budapest, Hungary holds the Guinness World Record for 'longest time spinning a basketball on a guitar', which is 13.23 seconds. She kept the basketball spinning on the neck of the guitar while performing a song. The record was achieved on November 17, 2016 with the support of Face Team Acrobatic Sports Theatre.
Scarlett Johansson invites her lookalike to movie premiere
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has invited 72-year-old Geraldine, her lookalike, to the premiere of her new film 'Rough Night'. Scarlett got to know about Geraldine after her grandson shared a photo of Geraldine's 22-year-old self on Reddit. "I want to meet you in person. Let's have a drink, Geraldine," said Scarlett in a video message.
Coca-Cola India President Venkatesh Kini quits
Beverages giant Coca-Cola has said its President for India and Southwest Asia Business Unit Venkatesh Kini has quit after leading the operations for over three years. “I have decided to go back to the US and look for opportunities outside,” Kini stated. Further, the company said TKK Krishnakumar will take over effective May 1.
Shahid Kapoor shares video of him and daughter Misha dancing
Actor Shahid Kapoor has shared a video on Instagram which shows him and his seven-month-old daughter Misha dancing to a song by late singer Michael Jackson. Misha is seen jumping with the help of a child harness in the video. "#worlddanceday #havefeetwilldance #mj dance is in your blood," wrote Shahid alongside the video.
Man arrested for sending obscene messages to TV actress
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for sending obscene messages to television actress Sonarika Bhadoria. She revealed that the man used 25 different numbers to contact her and had been calling her since eight months. Sonarika is known for her portrayal of Goddess Parvati and Adi Shakti in the television serial 'Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev'.
Vinod wanted to visit ancestral Peshawar home: Pak official
Late actor Vinod Khanna wanted to visit his ancestral home in Peshawar, Pakistan, according to Shakeel Waheedullah, a Pakistani cultural official. Waheedullah revealed that Khanna expressed this desire in 2014 while signing an autograph. He added, "Khanna wanted to...see where his parents and forefathers lived. He had sent a request for his visit to Pakistan, but could not succeed."
Model Sonika Chauhan passes away in car accident in Kolkata
Model Sonika Chauhan passed away in a car accident in Kolkata on Saturday. Sonika was travelling in the car with actor Vikram Chatterjee, who is currently admitted in the ICU. According to police, the car mounted the pavement while trying to avoid an approaching car. Sonika, who hailed from Kolkata, was an anchor in the Pro Kabaddi League.
20 yrs since player hit 2 unbeaten tons for 1st time in Test
Sri Lankan top-order batsman Aravinda de Silva became the first man to score two unbeaten hundreds in a Test match, against Pakistan at the SSC in Colombo on April 29, 1997. De Silva's unbeaten 138 and 103 were the second and third of six consecutive hundreds in Test innings in his own country.
English county team holds highest limited-overs score of 496
English county cricket side Surrey scored limited-overs format's highest team total after smashing 496/4 from 50 overs in their match against Gloucestershire in the Friends Provident Trophy on April 29, 2007. Surrey's openers put up an opening stand of 294, with Ali Brown going on to register a 97-ball 176. The innings saw 22 sixes and 47 fours.
MCD polls proved EVM stands for 'Every Vote Modi': Yogi
Taking a dig at the allegations of EVM tampering in the recent MCD polls, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said the citizens of Delhi have proved EVM stands for 'Every Vote Modi'. The BJP leader further praised Narendra Modi and stated that the Prime Minister had ended the VIP culture in the country.
Prisoner shot dead inside Rohini court in Delhi
A prisoner, who was shot at in the premises of Delhi's Rohini court on Saturday, succumbed to his injuries later in the day. The attacker, Mohit, opened fire at the prisoner when he was being produced in the court for a hearing, police said. The prisoner, identified as Rajesh, was a criminal who was arrested in December on murder charges.
Indian-American jailed for over 5 yrs, loses US citizenship
An Indian-American man lost his American citizenship after being sentenced to over five years in prison for illegally selling male enhancement pills imported from China. Identified as Ismail Ali Khan (29), he was also convicted for falsely stating in his citizenship application that he had never committed a crime. Khan would immediately be deported to India after his release.
India's Sudarsan wins World Sand Sculptures Championship
Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik from Odisha has won gold at 10th World Sand Sculptures Championship 2017 held between 22nd and 28th April at Moscow in Russia. The theme for the competition, wherein 25 sculptors from different countries participated, was "The world around us". Pattnaik holds a world record for creating the world's tallest sand castle.
Three children injured in bomb blast in Patna school
At least three children were injured after a low-intensity bomb exploded in a Patna school on Saturday. The incident took place on the rooftop of the school in Khajekalan and the students were rushed to a hospital. An investigation has been launched, and the police are suspecting a militant link behind the attack.
William-Kate royal wedding is the most live streamed event
The royal wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton, which took place on April 29, 2011, holds the Guinness World Record for 'most live streams for a single event'. The YouTube broadcast of the marriage achieved a record 72 million live views. The overall tally is likely to have been higher, considering the millions watching via other similar services.
Female dragonflies fake death to avoid male advances: Study
A Switzerland-based researcher has found that female dragonflies drop out of the sky and then pretend to be dead to avoid unwanted fellow male flies. Further, as the male flies away, the female takes off from the ground. The researcher reported 27 out of 31 observed females plummeting and playing dead to avoid males, with 21 of them succeeding.
Was groped at an airport during a film's promotion: Swara
Actress Swara Bhaskar revealed that she was groped at Rajkot airport during the promotion of her 2015 film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. She added, "There were around 2,000 people at the airport to see him [Salman Khan]. Despite the fact there was security, people got in and it was Anupam Kher who made sure I got into the car."n
Hostel in Pakistan prohibits girls from sharing beds
The International Islamic University in Islamabad, Pakistan has issued a notice prohibiting girls in the hostel from sharing beds. It instructs students to keep a distance of at least 2 feet between their beds and warns them of a fine in case they're "found sharing bed with...friends or sisters". The order also bans girls from sitting on the same bed.
Muslims use triple talaq to satisfy their lust: UP Minister
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Swami Prasad Maurya has remarked that Muslims resort to triple talaq to change wives and satisfy their "lust". "If someone...forces his own wife and children on the streets to beg...no one will call this right," he said. Maurya, however, added that BJP stands with Muslim women who have been unreasonably and arbitrarily divorced.
Muslim women have 'third class status' in Islam: Swamy
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Saturday said that there is no gender equality in Islamic religion and added that women have third class status in the community. "There is no doubt that in Islamic practice and preaching women have been given second or third class status. Triple talaq, marrying four wives tradition are examples of that," he added.
Musk shows how his startup's underground tunnels will work
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday revealed how the underground tunnels being dug by his new startup 'The Boring Company' will work. The tunnels are meant to help vehicles avoid traffic on the roads. The video shows a car stopping at an elevator shaft entrance on the road, from which it descends into a network of tunnels below.
Scientist claims time travel is 'mathematically possible'
Canadian researcher Ben Tippet has said, time travel though considered fiction is "mathematically possible". Tippet used the fact that space-time is curved for his time machine model, which could bend time into a circle for the passengers to take them back in time. However, time travel is not yet possible as materials to bend space-time haven't been discovered, Tippet said.
Judge who granted bail to rape-accused SP leader suspended
Additional Sessions Judge Om Prakash Mishra was suspended on Friday after he granted bail to rape accused Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati. The Allahabad High Court has also ordered a departmental inquiry against the judge, which will reportedly be conducted by Justice Sudhir Agarwal. Meanwhile, the HC stayed the bail given to Prajapati by a local court.
Dawood Ibrahim sick but not critical, seen at party: Reports
Dawood Ibrahim, an accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, has been unwell and frequently visiting a hospital in Pakistan's Karachi, said reports on Saturday. Earlier reports claimed Dawood, who is suffering from gangrene, had suffered a heart attack. He was last seen at a party at former Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad's house on April 19.
Final war against Maoists will be fought in Chhattisgarh: CM
Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh on Friday asserted that the final battle against Maoists will be fought in the state. "Anti-Naxal operations will continue in Bastar and the state government will not rest till there is peaceful development in Bastar," he added. Notably, a Naxal ambush on a CRPF patrol party last week led to the martyrdom of 25 soldiers.
Chinese military apologises for photoshopped navy pic
China's Defence Ministry has apologised after hundreds of people slammed a photoshopped picture shared on its official accounts featuring navy ships and fighter jets belonging to the US and Russia. "The carelessness was with the editor, the responsibility is on the shoulders of the leadership," officials said. The image was shared to mark the 68th anniversary of their Navy's foundation.
US environment protection website to reflect Trump's views
US Environmental Protection Agency has announced that its website will undergo changes to reflect President Donald Trump's views. "We want to eliminate confusion by removing outdated language and discuss how we're protecting the environment by partnering with states and working within the law," EPA said. However, it added that the changes will comply with the agency's ethics and legal guidance.
Donald Trump completes 100 days in office as US President
US President Donald Trump on Saturday completed his first 100 days in office, which he called the most successful timeline in the country's history. In 14 weeks, Trump signed over 30 executive orders and 13 acts to roll back regulations, more than any president since Franklin Roosevelt. Trump also met various world leaders including leaders of Germany, Japan and China.
Time loses ₹1900cr in a day after dropping plan to sell self
Time Inc, the publisher of Sports Illustrated and People magazines, lost $310 million (over ₹1,900 crore) in valuation as shares fell around 18% after it announced it hadn't initiated a sale process. Time said it would remain independent and pursue a strategic plan focused on digital growth. Notably, Time has been facing buyout rumours amid a decline in print media.
Sonam shares post on maternal grandmother's demise
Sonam Kapoor took to Instagram to share a picture from her childhood on the demise of her maternal grandmother. "Love you nani, will miss you so much. Thank you for teaching me everything...23/5/1928 to 29/4/2017 Draupadi/Duru Hingorani Bhambani always in our hearts," she wrote alongside the photo. She also shared pictures which show her as an adult with her grandmother.
SS Rajamouli bigger than Khans, Roshans, Chopras: RGV
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma tweeted that SS Rajamouli, director of film franchise 'Baahubali', is bigger than all Khans, Roshans and Chopras. "Like world was divided into BC and AD (before death of Christ and after) Indian cinema is going to be BB and AB (before Bahubali and after)," he tweeted further. Baahubali 2 reportedly released on 6,500 screens in India.
Gul Panag becomes India's 1st woman to drive a Formula E car
Bollywood actress Gul Panag reportedly became India's first woman to drive a Formula E car after driving the racing car in Barcelona, Spain. "I have been a motorsport enthusiast forever... I was extremely delighted to hear that there is going to be an electric race", Panag said about her experience after the race.
PL's all-time leading goalscorer sets selfie world record
Former England footballer Alan Shearer, who is Premier League's all-time leading goalscorer with 260 goals, has set a world record for the most number of selfies taken in three minutes. He clicked 134 pictures, breaking the previous record by one photograph. As per rules, the photographer's face has to be fully visible and have a different person in each picture.
101-year-old Indian athlete skywalks in New Zealand
Man Kaur, a 101-year-old woman from Chandigarh, has become the oldest person to skywalk at Auckland's Sky Tower in New Zealand. Kaur completed the 192-metre-high skywalk along with her 79-year-old son, who is her coach. Kaur is in New Zealand to compete in the World Masters Games where she has won four gold medals in track and field events.
Sehwag calls Nehra 'Cricket Ka Bhishma Pitamah' on birthday
Former cricketer Virender Sehwag called Ashish Nehra "Cricket Ka Bhishma Pitamah" while wishing the latter on his 38th birthday on Saturday. Sehwag also shared an old picture of himself with Nehra playing pool. Other cricketers also wished Nehra, including Harbhajan Singh who wrote, "Happy birthday to my brother #ashishnehra Lots of love..Zabardast bandha hai tu bhai..jeo hazaro sal. love always."
Millions of crabs migrate to Cuba's Bay of Pigs
An annual migration of millions of crabs is taking place at the Bay of Pigs in Cuba. The crabs pass highways and roads to reach the shores of Zapata Peninsula and lay their eggs in the sea. Although many are killed by vehicles, an official from the Cuban Ministry of Science says the species survive because of their "sheer volume."
Four Congress MLAs switch over to BJP in Manipur
As many as four Congress MLAs - Y Surchandra, Ngamthang Haokip, O Lukhoi and S Bira - switched over to the ruling BJP on Friday in Manipur. Following the recent assembly elections in the state, two other Congress legislators had joined the ruling BJP. One of those MLAs, T Shyamkumar, was sworn in as a Cabinet minister.
CRPF arrests four Naxals in Chhattisgarh
The CRPF on Saturday arrested four Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district during a search operation, days after 25 CRPF personnel were martyred in an encounter with Naxals in Sukma. A meeting, chaired by Special Director-General (Anti-Naxal Operations) DM Awasthi, was held earlier. The Centre also said it would review and revise the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) strategy, if required.
Google CEO Pichai was paid ₹1,285 cr as compensation in 2016
Google CEO Sundar Pichai received a compensation package of $200 million (₹1,285 crore) from parent firm Alphabet in his first year at the helm of the company. Pichai received a salary of $650,000 in 2016 besides a $198.7 million stock award, roughly double of his stock in 2015. Pichai was paid $100.6 million in 2015, half of his current compensation.
Don't politicise Triple Talaq, solve it: PM Modi to Muslims
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday said, "I appeal to the people of Muslim community to not let the issue of triple talaq come under the ambit of politics." Modi further said, "I hope the issue will be resolved within the Muslim society. I hope people come forward to fight against what Muslim daughters are going through and resolve the issue."
Swedish scientists build world's fastest film camera
Sweden-based researchers have developed a camera that can film at a rate of five trillion images per second, making it the world's fastest film camera. Current high-speed cameras capture images one by one but the new technology captures several coded images in one picture. It then sorts them into a slow-motion video sequence, researchers said.
North Korea's ballistic missile test-launch fails again
North Korea on Saturday unsuccessfully test-fired a ballistic missile, making this its fourth consecutive unsuccessful missile test since March, American and South Korean officials said. US President Donald Trump tweeted, "North Korea disrespected the wishes of China...when it launched, though unsuccessfully, a missile today. Bad!" North Korea had earlier warned of "weekly, monthly" missile tests.
UN has sanctions on selling North Korea pearls, snowmobiles
Apart from a ban on selling arms and fuels to North Korea, the UN has imposed sanctions on selling snowmobiles and precious and semi-precious stones including diamonds and pearls. It has also banned selling rugs worth over $500 and porcelain tableware worth over $100. Notably, it is illegal under UN sanctions to supply luxury goods to North Korea.
Bengaluru theatre plays second half of Baahubali 2 first
A theatre in Bengaluru on Friday played the second half of 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' first. Viewers reportedly realised this after the climax scene and asked the theatre to play the movie again from the beginning. A user tweeted, "I was there...Thought if u have this much great war sequence in First half how it is going to be in second."
DJ Khaled's new song I'm the One features Bieber, Lil Wayne
I'm the One, the new song by DJ Khaled which released on Friday, features Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne. The song is part of Khaled's next album 'Grateful', which will be his tenth studio album. The song's video also features Khaled's six-month-old son Asahd, who has been credited as the executive producer of the upcoming album.
Samsung Galaxy S8 home button shifts to prevent screen burn
Following a user's query on Twitter, Samsung has confirmed that the home button on its Galaxy S8 smartphone slowly changes position. The feature serves as a screensaver and prevents a 'screen burn' on the phone's OLED display. Screen burn happens when a single image is left on the screen for too long, creating a permanent mark on the display.
Too many shops at Delhi Airport may hinder evacuation: Panel
Too many shops and restaurants at Delhi Airport could hinder evacuations and jeopardise the lives of passengers during an emergency, a parliamentary panel has concluded in a draft report. It said, "The advice of security agencies is being overlooked for commercial interests." Delhi International Airport Limited and the Civil Aviation Ministry have ignored the safety concerns, the report claimed.
Need action, not excuses: Kejriwal after defeat in MCD polls
After facing defeat in the recently held MCD polls, AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday accepted his party made mistakes and said the "need is action and not excuses". "It's time to get back to work. And even if we slip from time to time, the key is to find the reserves to hold and pull ourselves up," he tweeted.
Sisodia claims Twitter hack after anti-Anna tweets appear
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday claimed that his Twitter account was hacked after anti-Hazare messages were retweeted from his account. "Someone retweeting anti-Anna Hazare messages from account. Trying to delete them, not even getting deleted," he said. "Pls don't believe them. I have greatest respect for Annaji. Can never say such things against him," he added.
NASA left with 11 spacesuits for next 7 years: Audit report
NASA is down to 11 spacesuits and risks not having enough suits to last through the ISS program by 2024, the agency's audit report has said. The report adds that NASA is "years away" from developing new suits for deep-space missions. Further, it highlights that NASA misspent $80 million into a defunct program of reaching the Moon by 2010.
Kerala organises India's first transgender athletic meet
Kerala on Friday organised the country's first transgender one-day athletic meet in Thiruvananthapuram wherein 132 participants from 12 districts participated. Kerala Sports Minister AC Moideen inaugurated the event at the Central Stadium. The athletes participated in six sporting events, including sprint in 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 4x100 m relay, shot put and long jump.
Elephants' use in temples for taking money exploitative: HC
The Madras High Court has observed that use of elephants to bless devotees and seek money is exploitative and amounts to begging. Petitioner N Sekar had sought to quash an order passed by the forest department officials, suspending the transit licence for taking his elephant to Sree Varadharaja Perumal temple at Kancheepuram near Chennai.
Carpet bomb Kashmir to stop militants: VHP's Pravin Togadia
VHP leader Pravin Togadia on Friday demanded that the government carry out "carpet bombing" in Kashmir Valley to stop militant attacks on security forces. "The attacks on army camps and the incidents of stone-pelting should be considered as a war," he added. If not bombed, they will spread to other states and break India into pieces, Togadia said.
13 killed as boat capsizes in Andhra Pradesh
At least 13 people from a family were killed after their boat capsized in a water body in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district on Friday. The boat was overloaded while the family was returning from the installation ceremony of the 'Dwajasthambham' (flag post) of a temple, police said. A search operation was on to trace the missing family members, it added.
Lord Parashuram's biography to be in Raj school libraries
The Rajasthan government has decided to introduce a biography of the Hindu deity Lord Parashuram in school libraries and include a chapter on him in the textbooks. "We will start the process to include a chapter on Lord Parashuram this year and will include it in the school education syllabus from next year," said Rajasthan Education Minister Vasudev Devnani.
Distinguish between rich and poor farmers: Govt on tax row
Commenting on taxing agricultural income, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian said states, which have the option to levy the tax, should distinguish between rich and poor farmers. "Why can't we say rich, regardless of where they get their income, should be taxed?" he added. His statement follows a controversy after NITI Aayog member Bibek Debroy suggested agricultural income be taxed.
Mobile subscriber additions surged 3 times post Jio: Report
Mobile subscriber additions by Indian telcos jumped more than three times between October and March, the highest in a six-month period since 2011-12, according to brokerage firm CLSA. This was due to Reliance Jio's free services, which attracted more customers and forced other companies to engage in a tariff war. Notably, Reliance Jio reported net subscriber additions of 9.3 crore.
Shilpa's name dragged in business row to create hype: Kundra
Businessman Raj Kundra has said that his wife Shilpa Shetty's name has been dragged in a cheating case to create media hype. "We have tight contracts signed and on the contrary, the vendor owes us money for not fulfilling orders," added Kundra. He further explained that Shilpa has nothing to do with the daily running of the business.
John F Kennedy's diary as journalist sells for ₹4.6 crore
A diary late United States President John F Kennedy kept during his days as a journalist after World War II sold for $718,750 (₹4.6 crore) at an auction on Wednesday. In the 61-page diary, Kennedy had suspected Hitler was not dead and "had in him the stuff of which legends are made" while expressing doubts about United Nations' effectiveness.
Indian lifter Sushila Panwar banned after failing dope test
Indian weightlifter Sushila Panwar has been provisionally banned by the Indian Weightlifting Federation after failing a dope test. The National Anti-Doping Agency conducted the test on March 25 in Patiala, in which her 'A' sample was found to test positive for banned substances. This comes after Indian goalkeeper Subrata Pal also failed a dope test on Tuesday.
Guam Football Association President admits taking bribes
Guam Football Association President Richard Lai became FIFA's first Asian official to be convicted in FIFA's corruption scandal. Lai admitted to a US judge that he accepted almost ₹6.4 crore in bribes including ₹64 lakh from Asian Football Confederation's former president. Lai revealed he accepted bribes from rival factions in FIFA trying to influence the election of the body's president.
3 people shot dead at football match in Mexico
Three people were shot dead by unidentified gunmen during a football match in Mexico on Friday. Spectators and players fled the stadium as gunmen chased three men on the pitch before taking them to a nearby alley and shooting them. The shooting took place in Acapulco, a coastal, crime-infested city in southwestern Mexico.
Sachin should aid in cricket administration: BCCI panel head
Vinod Rai, head of the Supreme Court-appointed BCCI's Committee of Administrators, has said former players like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid should aid in cricket administration. "We have a remarkable young team...legends like Kapil, Sourav, Anil Kumble, Rahul, Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar need to speak up and ensure that cricket administration in this country improves," said Rai.
Gautam Gambhir donates IPL prize money to CRPF martyrs
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir has pledged all his prize money from IPL 2017 to families of 25 CRPF martyrs, who died in the recent Maoist attack in Sukma. Gambhir, who was named Man of the Match against Delhi Daredevils on Friday, is also taking care of the education expenses of the children of Sukma martyrs.
Don't publish students' Aadhaar numbers on varsity site: UGC
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all universities not to publish Aadhaar numbers of students on their websites. It also asked the institutes to exercise caution while maintaining the data related to PhD scholars on their websites. This comes after a data breach led to the Aadhaar details of lakhs of pensioners being displayed on Jharkhand government's website.
Hero MotoCorp named 'Indian MNC of the Year'
World's largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp was adjudged the 'Indian MNC of the year' by All India Management Association. Only 6-years since commencing its solo journey, Pawan Munjal-led Hero MotoCorp has emerged as a true Indian MNC. It recently added Argentina to its footprint and is the only Indian two-wheeler company to have a manufacturing facility in Latin America.
'Living entity' Ganga river gets notice from Uttarakhand HC
The Uttarakhand High Court on Friday issued a notice to river Ganga, which was declared as a living entity in March. The court has sought a reply from the river on a PIL stating that the government has proposed to construct a garbage dump spread over 10-acre land that has Ganga flowing on two of its sides.
10 lakh Baahubali 2 tickets sold in pre-booking in 24 hours
SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2, the sequel to the 2015 film Baahubali, sold over 10 lakh tickets within 24 hours in advance bookings on the ticket booking platform BookMyShow. The tickets for the film were also said to be sold for as high as ₹2,400 in certain theatres. The film released on Friday on a record 6,500 screens in India.
Google, Facebook fell victim to one man's $100 million scam
Two of the world's biggest tech companies, Google and Facebook, fell victim to a 48-year-old man's $100 million phishing scam between 2013 and 2015. The man had posed as an Asian contractor to trick executives from Facebook and Google to cheat the companies. Both Google and Facebook admitted to the phishing scam and said the sum was successfully recovered.
Trump administration proposes 'largest tax reform'
The Donald Trump administration recently unveiled the "largest tax reform" in the history of the United States, which proposes to cut corporate tax rates from 35% to 15%. The plan would have three individual income tax brackets (10%, 25%, and 35%), instead of the current seven. It also proposes to abolish the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in place since 1969.
Sunn Raha Hai Na Tu singer Ankit acquitted in rape case
Singer Ankit Tiwari, known for songs like Sunn Raha Hai Na Tu and Galliyan, was acquitted in a rape case registered against him in 2014. "I always had faith in the Indian judicial system. I'm feeling relieved...I never let it affect my work," said Ankit. He sang for films including Airlift and Roy even when the case was under process.
BCCI denies Indian cricketers' payments held up for 6 months
BCCI's Committee of Administrators chief Vinod Rai has denied reports that claimed Indian team cricketers had not been paid their dues, including match fees, for the past six months. "Show me the records and I'll show you my records that payment has been made," Rai stated. He added that any outstanding payment issues would be rectified in 24 hours.
BJP MLA thrashed bank manager, held him hostage: Reports
Nawabganj BJP MLA Kesar Singh allegedly thrashed and held a bank manager hostage at an undisclosed location on Thursday, according to reports. Singh allegedly freed Baroda Gramin Bank Manager Harish Singh only after being given written assurance for a payment related to a farmer's bank account. Singh denied the allegations, claiming he was inquiring about the bank's staff after complaints.
I will skin you alive: BJP MP to UP police officer
Claiming that a policeman misbehaved with her, Uttar Pradesh BJP MP Priyanka Singh Rawat on Thursday threatened the officer saying, "I will get all the malai out, khaal bhi khichwa lungi (I will skin you alive)". "They have reaped enough under the previous government. Khaal utaar denge if they do not work properly," she added.
Give undertaking stone pelting won't happen: SC to lawyers
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the J&K High Court Bar Association to submit an undertaking to the court that stone pelting will not take place in the Kashmir Valley. This came in response to a plea filed by the lawyers' body seeking a ban on pellet guns as several people had been killed or injured due to their use.
Indian man killed in crossfire outside US motel
A 56-year-old Indian man was killed outside a motel in the US state of Tennessee on Monday after he was caught in crossfire. About 30 bullets were fired, one of which struck Khandu Patel in the chest, when he had been standing at the back. Notably, Patel is the fifth Indian to be killed in the US since February.
German parliament approves partial ban on Islamic veil
The German parliament's lower house has approved a draft law that partially bans the full-face Islamic veil for public servants including election officials, military, and judicial staff while at work. The law, however, allows exceptions such as for health workers protecting themselves against infections or police officers concealing their identity. It will now go to the upper house for approval.
Syrian who saved refugee boat appointed UNHCR ambassador
Syrian national Yusra Mardini, who helped save a boat carrying fellow refugees in 2015, has been appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Mardini, who competed in 2016 Rio Olympics as part of the first-ever Refugee Olympic Team, said she would dedicate her voice to speak up for people who have been forced to flee their homes.
I thought being President would be easier: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he expected presidency to be easier than his previous life. Adding that he misses aspects of his former life, Trump said that he now has much less privacy than before. "You're really into your own little cocoon, because you have such massive protection that you really can't go anywhere," Trump stated.
Indonesian female Islamic clerics issue child marriage fatwa
Female Islamic clerics in Indonesia have issued an unprecedented fatwa against child marriage, urging the government to raise the minimum legal age for women to marry to 18 from the current 16. The fatwa called underage marriage "harmful" and said preventing it was mandatory. According to UNICEF, one in four women in Indonesia marry before the age of 18.
North Korea agrees to first ever UN rights expert visit
North Korea has agreed to a visit by a UN expert on the rights of people with disabilities, Catalina Devandas-Aguilar, the United Nations said on Thursday. Her visit will be the first ever to North Korea by an independent expert designated by UN Human Rights Council. Notably, North Korea has consistently denounced the council's resolutions as a US conspiracy.
S Korea should pay for $1-bn THAAD system: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he wants South Korea to pay for the $1-billion Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system. "It's phenomenal, shoots missiles right out of the sky," Trump added. However, South Korean Defence Ministry said the country would provide the THAAD site and infrastructure, while the US would pay to deploy and operate it.
All women may have to wear headscarves: Austria President
Austrian President, Alexander Van der Bellen, has said that there may come a day when all women are asked to wear headscarves out of solidarity, citing discrimination faced by Muslims in the country. Bellen added that he believes it is "every woman's right to wear whatever she likes". Notably, Austrian government recently banned the full-face Islamic veil in public places.
Kim Kardashian cries while discussing Paris robbery on show
Reality television star Kim Kardashian broke down and cried on the American talk show The Ellen Show when the host Ellen DeGeneres asked her about the Paris robbery. "I know it sounds crazy, but I know that was meant to happen to me. I don't want to start crying... I feel like I'm such a different person," said Kim.
Dhawan's 77 leads SRH to 26-run win over KXIP
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Kings XI Punjab by 26 runs on Friday to remain on the third spot on the IPL points table. Batting first, Shikhar Dhawan's 48-ball 77 and Kane Williamson's 27-ball 54* helped Hyderabad post 207/3 in their 20 overs. Punjab managed to reach only 181/9 as Siddarth Kaul and Ashish Nehra picked up three wickets each for Hyderabad.
4 killed in blast in UP firecracker factory
A blast in a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on Friday killed at least four people and injured five others. The incident happened when a stock of the ready firecrackers was being shifted to a godown. The police have said that the factory was operating illegally as the National Green Tribunal had earlier ordered the closure of firecracker factories.
TN to be 1st state to have policy on hospital linen washing
The Tamil Nadu government has initiated a process to enact a policy on the laundry of 'infectious' hospital linen. With the policy, Tamil Nadu will become the first state in the country to have separate guidelines on the issue. The interests of traditional washermen would be taken into consideration and protected, said an official.
Sukma police offers reward for Maoist attack perpetrators
Sukma district police on Friday announced rewards for anyone who could provide information on the Maoists behind the recent attack on the CRPF personnel. The posters released by the police announced rewards from ₹3 lakh to ₹40 lakh and asserted that the names of the informants will not be disclosed. The attack had led to the death of 25 jawans.
IAS officers to adopt martyred security personnel's families
An association representing the members of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) has said the officers will adopt families of security personnel who lost their lives in Maoist combats, anti-terror operations or law and order duties. The bureaucrats will approach such families within their area of posting and act as facilitators to help them get their dues, including jobs and pensions.
Ex-German Chancellor Kohl gets €1mn damages over biography
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl has been awarded €1 million in compensation over an unauthorised biography that a judge said had "deeply violated" his personal rights. Kohl said the book 'Legacy - The Kohl Transcripts' contained inaccurate remarks about current Chancellor Angela Merkel as well as former President Christian Wulff. Notably, the book, published in 2014, was a German bestseller.