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Afghan Taliban announces spring offensive
The Taliban has announced the launch of its spring offensive in Afghanistan, warning that its enemies, including foreign troops, will be "targeted, harassed, and killed". The militant group said its offensive will target enemies with guerrilla warfare, complex martyrdom attacks, and insider attacks. The group also said that it will begin building institutions in areas under its control.
Russia mulls criminalising bride abduction tradition
Russian Republic of Ingushetia's parliament has submitted a draft bill to the State Duma, suggesting a three-year imprisonment penalty for kidnapping women and forcing them into marriage. Notably, the tradition of bride abduction, which still persists in some regions of Russia, usually goes unpunished, since the issue is often settled between the families of the bride and the abductor.
Bombay High Court serves summons via WhatsApp
The Bombay High Court recently served summons to the defendants on WhatsApp in a copyright infringement case, after they repeatedly refused to acknowledge summons sent earlier. Noting that the defendant replied to the message, Justice Gautam Patel stated in his order that if the service has been acknowledged, "then surely it cannot be suggested that the defendants had no notice".
Raina first player to score 300+ runs in each IPL season
Gujarat Lions skipper Suresh Raina has become the first player to score over 300 runs in each season of the IPL. Raina reached the feat during GL's match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday. The left-hander has scored more than 500 runs in a single season thrice, in 2010, 2013 and 2014.
Indian team not paid match fees for last 6 months: Reports
Members of the Indian cricket team have reportedly not been paid their match fees, besides the BCCI-announced ₹1 crore bonus, for the past six months. While players were unaware of the reason for the delay, a BCCI official said it was because of "various issues," including the stand-off between the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators and the BCCI.
Paytm to invest ₹10,000 crore in banking, financial services
Alibaba-backed Paytm has said it will invest ₹10,000 crore over the next three years to ramp up its banking and financial services business. Paytm claims to have already pumped in over ₹3,200 crore in the last two years for its operations. "We hope to get the final approval for our payments bank operations soon," said Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma.
SoftBank approves Snapdeal's merger with Flipkart: Report
Japan's SoftBank, the largest investor in Snapdeal, has given an in-principle, non-binding approval for the e-commerce startup's merger with rival Flipkart, according to a CNBC report. SoftBank has given an in-principle nod to hold 20% stake in the merged entity and has also approved a plan to buy out Snapdeal’s existing investors ahead of the potential merger, the report added.
Delhi cancels public holidays on birth, death anniversaries
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia tweeted on Friday that the birth and death anniversaries of eminent personalities will cease to be public holidays in the national capital. The move follows a similar decision taken by the UP government, wherein 15 public holidays celebrating famous people's births and deaths were cancelled. The list of cancelled holidays will be released later.
HDFC Bank crosses ₹4 lakh crore in valuation for first time
India's most valuable lender HDFC Bank on Thursday crossed ₹4 lakh crore in market capitalisation for the first time, making it the third Indian company to achieve this milestone. So far this year, the bank's stock has gained 29%. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Reliance Industries are the other two companies which crossed market capitalisation of ₹4 lakh crore.
Sad to see fraud sites of my initiative for soldiers: Akshay
Actor Akshay Kumar has said that it makes him sad to know about the existence of many fraudulent apps and sites based on his initiative for Indian soldiers. He clarified, "The only initiative I am associated with is bharatkeveer.gov.in." Akshay launched the app and website BharatKeVeer, which provided a platform for everyone to help the families of martyrs financially.
Facebook report says governments influencing public opinion
A Facebook report has revealed foreign governments are manipulating public opinion through the social media platform to further their geopolitical agendas. Besides spreading fake news, these campaigns are using multiple networks of fake accounts to manipulate public opinion, the report added. Coordination to silence unfavourable voices to sway public opinion in one's favour was also noticed.
India signs 4 bilateral agreements with Cyprus
India and Cyprus on Friday signed four bilateral agreements, during Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades' 5-day visit to India. The agreements call for culture, education and scientific cooperation, cooperation in agriculture, merchant shipping and a boost in air services between the two countries. With investments of about $9 billion, Cyprus is the eighth largest foreign investor in India.
Thai cops to arrest Red Bull heir in 2012 hit-and-run case
A court in Thailand on Friday issued an arrest warrant for the heir of Red Bull energy drink fortune, Vorayuth Yoovidhya, who is accused of killing a policeman while speeding in Bangkok in 2012. This comes after Yoovidhya missed summons to report to court on Thursday for the eighth time since legal proceedings against him began in 2016.
Over 100 injured as protesters storm Macedonian Parliament
Over 100 people, including 22 police officers and at least three MPs, were injured as demonstrators fought their way through a police cordon and stormed the Macedonian Parliament. The scuffles came as nationalist Macedonian protesters were angered by the election of an ethnic Albanian as parliamentary speaker. Notably, Macedonia has been without a functioning government since 2015.
Helping Saudi get on UN rights panel a mistake: Belgian PM
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel has said that it was a mistake for his nation to help vote Saudi Arabia onto a UN women's rights committee, arguing that the country does not respect gender equality. Michel told Parliament that last week's vote came unexpectedly and that a diplomat was forced into a hasty decision without proper consultations with the government.
Detainees found in hidden Philippines police station cell
A cell with detainees hidden behind a bookshelf has been exposed in a police station in the Philippines, rights activists said. The detainees who have reportedly been held without being charged were begging for water and were forced to urinate in plastic bags. This comes amid the 'war on drugs' waged since President Rodrigo Duterte came to power last year.
Gym in UK to offer group napping classes to people
A gym in the UK is offering napping classes that last for 45 minutes to adults who do not get enough sleep. It will provide each participant with a bed, blanket, and eye mask. The classes, which will start and finish with a series of stretching exercises, are designed to "reinvigorate the mind and improve moods" of people.
UK's top paid CEO's payout plunges by ₹185 crore in a year
Martin Sorrell, CEO of world's largest advertising and public relations company WPP, was awarded a payout of over $62 million (₹400 crore) in 2016. The payout was around 32% less from the $91 million (₹585 crore) he received in 2015, one of the biggest in UK's corporate history. With this, Sorrell has received $272 million in total remuneration since 2012.
I made a mistake, was protecting a colleague: Barclays CEO
Banking major Barclays' CEO Jes Staley has admitted he made a mistake in his attempts to unmask a whistleblower but said he didn't offer his resignation over the scandal. “As I’ve said I made a mistake. I was trying to protect a vulnerable colleague," he stated. Staley had tried to identify the author of a letter involving a senior executive.
I'd get coffee, biscuits but no work in TV, films: Rohit Roy
Rohit Roy has said before the film 'Kaabil', he was offered only coffee and biscuits but no work by producers when he met them in their offices. "I had been almost written off from the industry and had no good work for two-three years... My time was bad," he added. He was previously seen in the 2015 film 'Calendar Girls'.
Stars may go to prayer meet as it's like fashion show: Rishi
Actor Rishi Kapoor has said that celebrities attend prayer meetings because they want to be in air conditioned premises and it's more like a fashion parade. Rishi added that for this reason, more actors could attend late Vinod Khanna's prayer meeting. "I can't say I shared great chemistry with him. It was pure respect," said Rishi on attending Khanna's funeral.n
Saif to portray Langda Tyagi in Omkara spin-off: Report
As per reports, actor Saif Ali Khan will reprise his role as Langda Tyagi in a spin-off of the 2006 film Omkara. Director Vishal Bhardwaj is planning to keep the focus of the spin-off completely on Saif's character. Omkara's writers Abhishek Choubey and Robin Bhatt will reportedly be penning the script for the spin-off.
Tamil actor Vinu Chakravarthy passes away at 74
Tamil actor-writer Vinu Chakravarthy, who starred in over 1,000 films, passed away at the age of 74 on Thursday. He had been suffering from health-related issues for three years. Known for films like Manithan and Guru Sishyan, Vinu was also instrumental in launching 'Silk' Smitha as she made her debut in the film Vandichakkaram, for which he wrote the script.
Dying woman hands out candies with special messages
Karen French, who has stage IV lung cancer, distributes candies with special messages pasted on them. "I can still take that step and let people know that God loves them. It's not over. It's just the beginning," said Karen. She also plans to donate money to the homeless to mark her 59th birthday in May.
Australian players reject Cricket Australia's new pay offer
The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) has rejected the latest pay offer from their cricket board. Cricket Australia had proposed to share the surplus revenue of the board with only male international players, while female cricketers and domestic male players would be given fixed amounts. The ACA said the proposal is "a win for cricket administrators but a loss for cricket."
PV Sindhu crashes out of Badminton Asia Championships
Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu on Friday crashed out of the Badminton Asia Championships after losing the quarterfinal match of the tournament. The Indian shuttler was defeated by China's He Bingjiao in three sets, 21-15, 14-21, 22-24. Sindhu managed to save two match points in the final set but failed to convert her own match point.
KKR pull off 13th consecutive successful chase at Eden
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Daredevils by 7 wickets on Friday to register their 13th consecutive successful chase at the Eden Gardens, their home stadium. Gautam Gambhir's 52-ball 71* and Robin Uthappa's 33-ball 59 helped Kolkata reach the target with 3.4 overs to spare. Batting first, Sanju Samson's 38-ball 60 had helped Delhi reach 160/6 in their 20 overs.
Pak man claims to be ISI agent at Delhi airport
A Pakistani passport holder flew in from Dubai to the New Delhi's IGI Airport and claimed to be associated with the country's intelligence agency ISI on Friday. Muhammad Rafiq, who was to fly to Kathmandu next, was detained by security officials. During questioning, the 38-year-old said he had decided to leave the agency and stay in India.
Thought it was bacon, tweets user on Kim's lipstick swatches
After reality television personality Kim Kardashian released a picture of lipstick swatches from the KKW X KYLIE collection, a user tweeted, "Thought this was bacon". "From far away that looked like bacon, low key," read another tweet. Several users also criticised the collection for identical pink shades. "Um hey Kim... That's 1 shade sis," tweeted another person.
China's Didi Chuxing raises $5.5B in world's largest funding
Uber rival Didi Chuxing has raised $5.5 billion in the world's largest single round of funding to date, valuing the startup at over $50 billion. Existing investors SoftBank Group and China Merchants Bank, and new investor Silver Lake Kraftwerk participated in the funding round. With this, Didi became Asia's most valued startup and the world's second-most valued startup after Uber.
Court suspends sentence of model, grants bail in Madhur case
A Mumbai Court has suspended the jail sentence given to model Preeti Jain for 4 weeks to appeal in the High Court. She was sentenced to three years imprisonment for plotting to kill filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar. Preeti and two other accomplices have been given bail on the condition of payment of fine imposed along with the bail sum of ₹15,000.
ICC willing to increase India's revenue share to ₹2,500 cr
ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar has said the board is willing to increase BCCI's revenue share in the 2015-2023 cycle to $390 million (₹2,500 crore). This comes after all ICC members except India voted for a new revenue model, which cuts India's share to $260 million (₹1,668 crore). BCCI has already rejected an offer of an additional $100 million from Manohar.
Kambli slams user for tagging him in tweet on Vinod's demise
Cricketer Vinod Kambli slammed a Twitter user for wrongly tagging him in a condolence post on veteran actor Vinod Khanna's demise. While the user apologised for his mistake and claimed it wasn't done intentionally, Kambli blocked him on Twitter. Vinod Khanna, who was reportedly suffering from cancer, passed away at the age of 70 on Thursday.
Katrina 1st Bollywood star in Mario Testino's Towel Series
Katrina Kaif has become the first Bollywood star to feature in Peruvian photographer Mario Testino's 'Towel Series'. She shared the photo on Instagram and wrote, "Thank you Mario Testino for the wonderful experience of shooting for the legendary #TowelSeries". Mario has photographed several international celebrities, including Britney Spears, Selena Gomez and Kendall Jenner for the Towel Series.
4 stands at Eden Gardens stadium named after Army martyrs
Four stands at Kolkata's Eden Gardens stadium were named after Indian Army martyrs on Friday. Cricket Association of Bengal President Sourav Ganguly and Army's Lieutenant General Praveen Bakshi dedicated the stands to 1962 Indo-China war martyrs Subedar Joginder Singh and Lieutenant Colonel Dhan Singh Thapa. Two other stands were named after Late Colonel NJ Nair and Late Havaldar Hangpan Dada.
Apple's self-driving test car spotted for the first time
World's most valuable company Apple's self-driving test car was recently spotted for the first time in the Silicon Valley. The car, a Lexus RX450h SUV, was fitted with standard third-party sensors and hardware, two radar units and a number of cameras. Earlier this month, the California Department of Motor gave Apple clearance to carry out trials with three vehicles.
Robert Vadra made ₹50 crore illegally from land deal: Report
Robert Vadra, Congress National chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, allegedly earned ₹50.5 crore profit in a land deal case, according to reports. The case relates to a panel's report on irregular granting of land licenses to firms, including Vadra's Skylight Hospitality, in four villages of Gurugram. It further said Vadra's wife Priyanka Gandhi's land in Amirpur village was also under probe.
Delhi Metro says commuters used open Wi-Fi to play porn clip
A Delhi Metro probe has identified three men as suspects who used the open Wi-Fi at Rajiv Chowk station to play porn on an LED screen. The findings have been submitted to Delhi Police. "Young men are seen using their phones as remote and watching the screen... One of them is also seen recording the entire incident," the police said.
Can talk to recognised political parties in J&K: Govt to SC
The Central government on Friday apprised the Supreme Court that it is ready to hold talks with recognised political parties in Jammu and Kashmir to resolve the crisis but not with the separatists. The government also rejected the claim of the state High Court Bar Association that the Centre wasn’t coming forward for discussion and dialogue to resolve the crisis.
Yogi Adityanath to check on officers by calling on landlines
The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath can call administrative officers on their landline phone anytime between 9 am to 6 pm to know their locations. Officers who operate from camp offices must start sitting in offices to meet people and address their grievances, said UP Minister Srikant Sharma.
Noida girl Srishti Kaur crowned Miss Teen Universe 2017
Srishti Kaur, a resident of Noida, has been crowned Miss Teen Universe 2017 after beating 25 contestants from around the world at the beauty pageant held in Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. She also won an award for the best national costume, which featured the Indian national bird peacock. Srishti is currently studying at the London School of Fashion.
Twin plants named after Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito
An Australian scientist has named a genus of Australian pea flowers, 'Daviesia schwarzenegger' and 'devito' after actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito who starred in the 1988 film 'Twins'. 'Daviesia schwarzenegger' is more robust and bigger than 'devito', the smaller and weaker of the pair. In the film, the actors play twins with contrasting personas.
Vijay Mallya optimistic he will be OK: Force India's Perez
Formula One team Force India's Mexican driver Sergio Perez on Thursday said that Co-owner Vijay Mallya is "very optimistic that he will be OK". "I think Vijay himself is happy that finally action has been taken because then the decision will be quite soon," Perez said. "So we look forward to having him back at the track," he added.
HC approves $1.18bn Tata-DoCoMo settlement, rejects RBI plea
The Delhi High Court has rejected RBI's intervention plea while accepting the terms of consent of settlement between NTT DoCoMo and Tata Sons over payment of $1.18 billion in damages to the former. RBI had contested the payment to DoCoMo, saying it amounted to transfer of shares and was illegal. The case relates to a two-year-old dispute between the firms.
China gem retailer becomes a billionaire after firm's IPO
Chinese gem retailer Zhou Zongwen became a billionaire when his Chow Tai Seng Jewellery surged in value following its IPO this week. Shares of the jewellery seller rose 10% on Friday, giving Zhou a net worth of at least $1.4 billion, according to Bloomberg. Zhou founded the company in 1999 and has grown the business using a franchise strategy.
Amaal calls Sonakshi's brother idiot on stealing tune remark
Composer Amaal Malik called Sonakshi Sinha's brother Luv Sinha an uncouth idiot, after Luv indirectly accused him of stealing tunes. Amaal wrote in his Facebook post that he has nothing against actors singing for films. However, he and his brother Armaan Malik wanted a better artist to represent the country musically at Justin Bieber's India concert, instead of Sonakshi.nnn
Sayani shares selfie with Ranbir, Katrina from film sets
A picture shared by Sayani Gupta on Instagram shows her with Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif from the sets of their upcoming film Jagga Jasoos. Sayani wrote alongside the picture, "To mark the debut of the goddess on Instagram.. here's a blurry memory (thanks to Ranbir) post wrap! @katrinakaif Welcome aboard!"
NZ bans kids from watching '13 Reasons Why' without adults
New Zealand has banned under-18s from watching Netflix drama '13 Reasons Why' without the supervision of an adult, amid complaints that the series glorifies suicide. An average of two youngsters commit suicide every week in New Zealand, which has created a new censorship category to address concerns over the show. The show is about a teenager's sexual assault and suicide.
KRK slams Baahubali 2; calls film a cartoon, computer game
Self-styled critic Kamaal R Khan on Twitter slammed Baahubali 2, and called the film a cartoon and a computer game. "I'm highly disappointed to see that #Bahubali2 is not even 10% of #Bahubali1," read one of his tweets. Further, he gave the film a one-star rating and accused the film's director SS Rajamouli of fooling public by generating fake hype. nnn
Salman fires bodyguards over leaking info to media: Reports
As per reports, actor Salman Khan has fired three of his bodyguards for leaking personal information to the media. Reports suggest that the bodyguards had been giving details about Salman's whereabouts to the press. However, Shera, who has been Salman's bodyguard for about 15 years, will continue working for him.nn
I'm way above that: Sharapova on Bouchard's 'cheater' remark
Maria Sharapova has responded to Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard's remarks after the latter called her a 'cheater'. "I don't have anything to say, I am way above that," Sharapova said. "She's a cheater... I don't think a cheater in any sport should be allowed to play that sport again," Bouchard had said on Sharapova's return from the doping ban.
Wanted to become Sachin, quickly realised I can't: Sehwag
Stating that youngsters need to rely on their own game and must not try to copy others, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag said, "I also wanted to become Sachin Tendulkar, but I quickly realised that I can't be." Sehwag, who serves as Kings XI Punjab's Director of Cricket Operations, further said, "A youngster needs to know his strengths and weakness."
Pakistan board to sue BCCI for refusal to play series
Pakistan's Cricket Board will send a legal notice to BCCI next week seeking compensation for India's refusal to play in the country. PCB has accused India of dishonouring the MoU between the nations, as per which India and Pakistan were supposed to play six series between 2015-2023. PCB claimed it lost around $200 million in revenue because of India's refusal.
China to begin construction of manned space station in 2019
China will begin construction of a permanent manned space station in 2019, officials leading the project said. This comes after China carried out a successful refuelling mission from its first-ever cargo spacecraft to its Tiangong-2 space laboratory. The successful mission is a key milestone towards China's plans to begin sending crews to the space station by 2022, the officials added.
New-found solar system could seed life between exoplanets
A US-based study has proposed that frequent material exchange could occur between the seven newly discovered Earth-like planets due to their relative proximity. Researchers said an asteroid strike on one of the possible life-containing planets could launch organisms into space up to adjacent planets. Simulations for the TRAPPIST-1 solar system found that the process could occur over just 10 years.
Muslim neighbours cremate Hindu man in Kolkata
A group of Muslim people took the body of Biswajit Rajak, a Hindu man who passed away on Monday, to the crematorium. They reportedly performed all the traditional Hindu rituals including consigning the ashes to a nearby river and taking a dip in the river after the cremation. They also paid the money necessary for his last rites, reports added.
'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' hits the theatres
'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion', which hit the theatres on Friday, "has everything promised - grand spectacle, high drama, and emotions...And it answers why Kattappa killed Baahubali," wrote Hindustan Times. "The second part is not half as satisfying or fun as the original," wrote Indian Express. It has been rated 2/5 (Indian Express), 2.5/5 (NDTV), 3/5 (Hindustan Times) and 4/5 (TOI).
Model gets 3 yrs jail for plotting to kill Madhur Bhandarkar
Mumbai-based model and actress Preeti Jain was on Friday sentenced to three years in jail for plotting to kill filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar. Jain had paid gangster Arun Gawli’s aide Naresh Pardeshi to kill Bhandarkar in September 2005. Jain had earlier alleged that Bhandarkar raped her 16 times between 1999 and 2004 on the pretext of casting her in his films.
Dell Inspiron laptop offers great gaming at great price: Review
Dell’s Inspiron 15 7000 gaming laptop, priced at ₹76,490, offers users “great gaming at a great price,” said CNET. PC Advisor called its performance “admirable” and its 10+ hours of battery life a “jaw-dropper.” Dell is giving users the option to pay for the Inspiron laptop through exciting EMI schemes, with instalments starting from ₹7,908 per month.
48-yr relationship went up in flames: Big B on Vinod Khanna
Actor Amitabh Bachchan, while mourning the demise of his friend Vinod Khanna, tweeted, "Today is the day when I saw a 48-year-long relationship going up in flames". He also penned a blog post, describing Khanna as a 'big star but with selfless concern for others'. "[N]o one had the presence he had in a crowded room," he further wrote.
Indians assume I'm world's best lover: SRK in his TED Talk
Actor Shah Rukh Khan, while delivering his first TED Talk in Vancouver on Friday, said that people in India assume that he's the best lover in the world. He added, "I sell dreams and I peddle love to millions of people back home in India." Shah Rukh's session at the event was called 'Tales Of Tomorrow'.
Rishi slams young actors for skipping Vinod Khanna's funeral
Actor Rishi Kapoor on Twitter slammed the current generation of actors for missing actor Vinod Khanna's funeral. He added, "Angry. Met so many chamcha people last night at Priyanka Chopra's do last night. Few at Vinod's. So f*ckn transparent." Rishi added that his wife Neetu Kapoor and son Ranbir Kapoor didn't attend the funeral as they weren't in India.
Salman Khan shares pic with late actor Vinod Khanna
Actor Salman Khan took to social media to share a picture with veteran actor Vinod Khanna after his demise on Thursday. "R.I.P Vinod Khanna Sir. You will really be missed," read the caption alongside the picture." Salman and Vinod worked together in the film series 'Dabangg', wherein Vinod played the role of Salman's step-father.
AAP's candidate lost Chhatarpur seat to BJP rival by 2 votes
In the recently held MCD polls, Aam Aadmi Party's candidate Pinki Tyagi was defeated by BJP candidate Anita Tanwar by a margin of two votes. While Tanwar managed to get 8,415 of the total votes polled in the ward, Tyagi got 8,413. The BJP has won over 180 seats in 272-ward MCD and AAP won over 40 seats.
Kejriwal’s stand on surgical strikes was wrong: Vishwas
Senior AAP leader Kumar Vishwas, in an interview, has said party’s Convenor Arvind Kejriwal's stand on surgical strike was wrong and he shouldn't have attacked the Prime Minister. "Blaming EVMs isn't good. That can be a factor but we failed to reach out to the voters and volunteers," he said. Ticket distribution during Punjab election was wrongly done, he added.
Mamata's dream to turn India into Pak won't come true: BJP
BJP MP Giriraj Singh on Friday said that West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's dream to turn India into Pakistan will not come true. His remark came after the Trinamool Congress chief vowed to "capture Delhi". "Why are you scared of Trinamool? That's because you know Trinamool will capture Delhi in the coming days," Mamata told BJP.
Engineers make bricks from Mars-like soil
Explorers planning to settle on Mars might be able to turn the planet's red soil into bricks by just applying pressure, without using an oven, according to a NASA-funded study. Engineers made the bricks by compacting a Martian soil simulant in rubber tubes. They believe that iron oxide, responsible for the soil's reddish hue would act as a brick-binding agent.
CRPF jawan criticises Rajnath Singh over Sukma attack
A CRPF jawan has criticised Home Minister Rajnath Singh after losing a relative in Chhattisgarh's Sukma attack. "They shouldn't forget that these jawans provide security to leaders like Amit Shah. We voted for Modi ji and not BJP, and leaders like Rajnath are misleading the PM," he alleged in a video message.
Maoists claim Sukma attack was in response to gang-rapes
The Communist Party of India (Maoist) has reportedly released an audio message, stating the attack on CRPF personnel in Sukma was in retaliation to the gang-rapes of tribal women by the security forces. In the five-minute-long audio, a CPI (Maoist) leader is reportedly heard criticising the government for creating a 'fascist' atmosphere. In the attack, 25 jawans were martyred.
Yogi Adityanath orders to resume Ram Leela in Ayodhya
UP CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered to stage the 'Ram Leela', which was stopped several years ago in Ayodhya, during Dussehra celebrations this year. Adityanath has also ordered to organise 'Ras Leela' in Mathura and Bhajan Sandhya programme in Chitrakoot. Furthermore, officials have been asked to ensure starting of e-puja and e-donation in the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi.
No farmer committed suicide over drought: TN govt to SC
The Tamil Nadu government on Friday told the Supreme Court that drought is not the reason for farmer suicides in the state. It added those farmers who have committed suicide took the step due to personal reasons. This comes after the SC's order to the state on April 13, seeking a reply in the farmers' suicide issue within two weeks.
Fans camp outside store for 2 nights to buy Kanye West shoes
Around 100 Kanye West fans on Thursday set up camp for two nights outside a store in England to purchase a pair of £150 (₹12,500) Adidas Yeezy Boost trainers designed by the rapper. The first campers arrived last weekend with tents, chairs and sleeping bags. Meanwhile, Danish police are searching for thieves who robbed a truck delivering the trainers.
French winemakers use candles, heaters to save vines
Winemakers are using candles and heaters to save vines from sharp spring frosts in some of the most famous winemaking regions in France, including Champagne and Bordeaux. Temperatures plunged last week, following which some winemakers even used the down-draught from helicopters. Notably, France's total wine output fell 10% in 2016 because of adverse weather conditions.
Trump's immigrant crime hotline trolled with alien reports
People used US President Donald Trump's Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office hotline to report alien crimes and UFO sightings on Wednesday, which was recognised as Alien Day by the 'Alien' movie franchise. The Homeland Security Department had said VOICE was for "people impacted by crimes committed by illegal aliens," but meant "aliens" to describe criminals who weren't American citizens.
We should be pro-India even if it makes us right wing: Arnab
Journalist Arnab Goswami, in a reddit session said, "All Indians should be pro-military and pro-India. If that makes us right wing, then so be it." "There can never be enough nationalism" and "no nation can be soft on anti-nationals", he stated. Goswami also commented on Freedom of Speech, saying, “The limit is...to the point where you don't question India's unity."
Vinod Khanna was and will always be family to Dutts: Sanjay
Actor Sanjay Dutt, while speaking on veteran actor Vinod Khanna's demise, said that Khanna was and will always be like family to the Dutts. He added, "I've watched him as a child and...was always fascinated by his style and charisma. A big loss to the fraternity." Sanjay worked with Khanna in films including Khoon Ka Karz (1991) and Kshatriya (1993).
Johnny Depp surprises Disneyland visitors as Jack Sparrow
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp surprised Disneyland visitors when he dressed up as Captain Jack Sparrow aboard the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' ride at the US theme park on Wednesday evening. Videos show Depp brandishing his sword while reciting lines from the film franchise. This comes a month before the release of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales'.
Zidane only player I asked to swap shirts with, says Messi
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has revealed former Real Madrid player Zinedine Zidane is the only player he asked to swap shirts with. "I don't ask for shirts. If there is an Argentine, I will swap with an Argentine...If there is someone else that asks me, I will swap it with them...I asked, once...I asked Zidane," said Messi.
Pakistan call off B'desh tour after country refuses invite
Pakistan have called off their tour to Bangladesh after the country rejected an invitation to play two T20Is in Pakistan this year. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan said the team cannot tour Bangladesh for a third straight time, since the latter failed to reciprocate. Pakistan travelled to Bangladesh in 2011 and 2015, while Bangladesh last toured Pakistan in 2007-08.
Your time should be up in the sport: Pietersen to Sharapova
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has spoken against tennis player Maria Sharapova's comeback after serving a doping ban. Pietersen tweeted that he "wasn't having the return at all" and those indulging in doping and match fixing should not be allowed to return to the sport. Sharapova got a wildcard at the Stuttgart Open after she completed her 15-month ban.
Pak players publicly snap at each other, PCB launches probe
Pakistani cricketers Umar Akmal and Junaid Khan publicly snapped at each other before a domestic match, following which the country's cricket board launched a probe. Junaid failed to turn up for the match after which Akmal, who was the team's captain, publicly said he had no idea why Junaid was absent. Junaid posted a video expressing disappointment at Akmal's statement.
No one can attack others in the name of Gau Raksha: Naidu
Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu has said no individual has the right to kill people in the name of Gau Raksha. He also said the actions of organisations like Hindu Mahasabha and Hindu Yuva Vahini have nothing to do with BJP. If someone is hurting or slaughtering a cow, it must be reported to the nearest law enforcement agency, he added.
Scientists image electron movement in graphene for 1st time
In a first, researchers at the University of Melbourne have imaged how electrons move in graphene sheets. Scientists used a quantum probe based on an atomic-sized 'colour centre' found only in diamonds to image the flow of electric currents in 2D graphene. The technique could be used to understand material imperfections and electron behaviour in various technologies, researchers said.
FIR against Shilpa Shetty and her husband in cheating case
The Maharashtra Police on Thursday lodged a criminal case against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra for allegedly duping a textile firm owner of ₹24 lakh. The textile firm owner alleged the couple made money by selling his firm's bedsheets but did not pay him. The bedsheets were sold through a company where Shetty and Kundra are directors.
United reaches settlement with passenger dragged off flight
The 69-year-old passenger who was forcibly dragged off a United Airlines flight, reached a settlement with the airline for a confidential amount on Thursday, his legal team said. The legal team also praised United CEO Oscar Munoz, saying, "[Munoz] said he was going to do the right thing, and he has." United will no longer face a lawsuit.
Elon Musk's tunnel-digging startup's boring machine revealed
The tunnel-digging machine of Elon Musk's startup 'The Boring Company', which digs underground tunnels for vehicles to avoid traffic, has been revealed for the first time. The machine's picture, posted on Instagram by an employee of Musk's another startup SpaceX, was later removed. Earlier, Musk said he thought of the startup while he was stuck in traffic in Los Angeles.
NASA's Cassini sends back Saturn's images from first dive
NASA's Cassini spacecraft, the first manmade object to dive between Saturn and its rings has sent back images from its successful first-ever dive. The images show a giant hurricane in Saturn's atmosphere. Cassini is set to perform 21 more dives in the 2,400-km gap between the planet and rings. The spacecraft will end its 20-year-long mission on September 15.
Major, major conflict with North Korea possible: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday in an interview with Reuters said, "There is a chance that we could end up having a major, major conflict with North Korea. Absolutely." He added, "We'd love to solve things diplomatically but it's very difficult." This comes after Trump administration declared North Korea an urgent national security threat and top foreign policy priority.
Punjab Speaker's Vinod Khanna obituary names Rajesh Khanna
Condoling the death of veteran actor Vinod Khanna, a press release from the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker named actor Rajesh Khanna in its opening line. Though the headline did mention Vinod Khanna, the error was made in the introduction. While Vinod Khanna passed away on Thursday, Rajesh Khanna had died in 2012.
Swedish startup uses AI to find how dolphins communicate
After mastering 40 human languages, Swedish startup Gavagai Ab is hoping to use its language analysis software to study communication methods employed by dolphins. Using the artificial intelligence data, researchers would compile a dolphin language directory. The four-year dolphin project will help the company sharpen its $10-million AI tool for other analytical tasks, said the startup's CEO.
My finances had nothing to do with Robert's: Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has said her finances had nothing to do with those of her husband Robert Vadra's or his company Skylight Hospitality which is under Haryana government's scanner. Earlier, a query was made to Robert asking whether a portion of the money he had received from the DLF was used by Priyanka to buy properties in Faridabad.
Scientists find extinct humans' DNA in caves without bones
Germany-based researchers have developed a method to retrieve prehistoric human DNA from cave sediments in the absence of skeletal remains. Researchers said that fossils are not always available for genetic analyses, so they looked for sediments at archaeological sites known to have been occupied by ancient humans. Researchers also identified DNA of the woolly mammoth, rhinoceros, among others.
Scientists want laws to prevent 'brain-hacking' in future
Biomedical ethicists have called for new legislation protecting people's thoughts from being stolen and maybe even deleted. The researchers believe that with advances in the treatment of mental illnesses, protection from "brain-hacking" should be ensured. The proposal sets out four new human rights laws: the right to mental privacy, mental integrity, cognitive liberty and psychological continuity.
Delhi school asks Class 10 rape victim to not attend classes
A private school in Delhi has allegedly denied permission to a rape victim to attend classes in the institution. Further, the parents alleged that the school has said the victim would be promoted to class 11, only if she stops coming to school. Moreover, the school's Principal had reportedly asked the parents to enrol their daughter in a new school.
Men should learn to do household work: Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday suggested that men should be encouraged to study home science to learn to do household work, while women should be motivated to learn martial arts. She made the statement at the Group of Ministers meeting to review the national policy for women, which is being revised for the first time in 16 years.
Hijack scare after Jet Airways flyer tweets 'Modi sir, help'
A Jet Airways passenger on Thursday tweeted to PM Narendra Modi, "sir we have been in jet airways flight for past 3 hrs, looks like hijacked, pl help," triggering a hijack scare. Agencies carried out security checks on the Mumbai-Delhi flight while the passenger was offloaded for questioning. Jet Airways said the flight was delayed due to air traffic congestion.
If PM won't act, I'll avenge my son's death: Martyr's mother
Mother of Captain Ayush Yadav, who was martyred in the terrorist attack in Kashmir's Kupwara district on Thursday, has said if PM Narendra Modi will fail to take action against the attack, then she'll avenge her son's death. "We have lost our son...but Govt should come up with a concrete policy so that others remain safe," she added.
School in UP asks students to get Yogi Adityanath's haircut
Rishabh Academy School in UP's Meerut district has allegedly asked its students to get UP CM Yogi Adityanath's haircut. The school has also reportedly asked the students not to keep beards, stating it isn't a madrassa. However, Ranjeet Jain, Secretary of Rishabh Academy has said he had asked the students to remain in discipline and get 'Fauji cut'.
'World's heaviest woman' to be shifted out of India
Mumbai's Saifee Hospital on Thursday announced that Egyptian national Eman Ahmed, who was once dubbed as the world's heaviest woman, would be shifted to a hospital in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This comes amid allegations by Eman's cousin that she was not receiving proper treatment in Mumbai. Following this, a doctor who was treating Eman had also resigned in protest.
Kapil Dev to get a wax statue at Delhi's Madame Tussauds
India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev will get his own wax statue at the upcoming Madame Tussauds museum in Delhi. Besides Kapil, Sachin Tendulkar, David Beckham and Lionel Messi are the other sportspersons who will have wax figures at the museum. This will be India's first Madame Tussauds museum, and will be inaugurated in July.