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Man sentenced to death for being an atheist in Saudi Arabia
A Saudi Arabian court has reportedly sentenced a man named Ahmad Al Shamri to death over "atheism and blasphemy". Al Shamri, who was arrested in 2014, reportedly renounced Islam and posted videos reflecting his views on social media. Social media users condemned Saudi Arabia, pointing out that the country is a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
North Korean missile can hit in only 10 minutes: Japan
A Japanese civil security website has warned its citizens that a North Korean missile could cover a distance of 1,600 km in only 10 minutes to reach the country. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's office has issued new "actions to protect yourself" guidelines for the citizens on how to respond if a North Korean ballistic missile is heading towards the country.
ISIS negotiating merger with other terrorist groups: Russia
Russia has claimed that the Islamic State is negotiating a possible merger with other international terrorist groups including al-Qaeda, for developing a new large-scale terrorist network. Adding that the Middle East and North Africa are the main hotbeds for terrorism around the world, Russian officials suggested that "UN is the best platform" for the creation of an effective anti-terrorist front.
UK should have a little bit of swagger: CEOs tell PM May
Global CEOs and investors at a London conference on Brexit urged UK PM Theresa May to ensure that the economy remained an open and profitable place to do business after the move. Asking May to make Brexit a success by looking beyond the European Union, Intercontinental Exchange CEO said, "I think the UK should have a little bit of swagger."
Woman wrongly declared dead in Paris, saved by police
A 49-year-old woman in Paris was wrongly declared dead by paramedics but was saved by police officers, who revived her by performing CPR. She had collapsed after an apparent cardiac arrest, and the ambulance team had already signed her death certificate. The police, who had come to write a report, found her heart beating.
Viral video shows sharks feeding on mullet near beach
A viral video shows grey nurse sharks feeding on a school of mullet near a beach in Australia, prompting officials to close the waters to swimmers. Drone footage shows visitors watching from the beach, where five shark sightings were reported. The footage, uploaded last week, has been viewed nearly 7 lakh times. n
Sonam Kapoor shares childhood pic with cousin Arjun Kapoor
Actress Sonam Kapoor took to Instagram to share a childhood picture of herself and her cousin actor Arjun Kapoor. "Since it's #throwbackthursday I thought I'd put the picture of my almost twin/cousin Arjun Kapoor," she wrote alongside the photo. Sonam's father Anil Kapoor is the younger brother of Arjun's father Boney Kapoor, who is a film producer.
Call of Duty's next video game to be based on World War II
The Call of Duty video game franchise has announced that the upcoming installment of the first-person shooter game will be based on real events from World War II. The game, whose 'reveal trailer' was released on Wednesday, includes scenarios from iconic military operations from the war, like the world's largest amphibious invasion on the beaches of Normandy in 1944.
Doctors remove 8-inch spoon swallowed by teenager
Doctors at a hospital in China have said that they removed an eight-inch metal spoon from an 18-year-old schoolgirl's stomach. Footage shows doctors reviewing X-ray images of the spoon before a two-hour surgery earlier this month. The girl, who had accidentally swallowed the spoon, waited three days to seek medical attention because she wanted to complete her exams.
Sports Minister asks anti-dope body to criminalise doping
Sports Minister Vijay Goel has asked the National Anti-Doping Agency to consider the possibility of making doping a criminal offence and adopt a "Zero Tolerance Policy". He also asked the agency to sensitise grassroots-level players about the ill-effects of doping through seminars. A mechanism to test food supplements, to ensure they free of prohibited substances, is also being set up.
Sachin remembers meeting Sir Don Bradman on his 90th b'day
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared a picture remembering the day he met Australian cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman on his 90th birthday. The photo's caption read, 'This day will forever be etched in my memory. Meeting the iconic Sir Donald George "Don" Bradman on his 90th birthday at his home in Adelaide was a huge honour'.
Ganguly picks Pant ahead of Dhoni in his IPL dream team
Former Indian captain, Sourav Ganguly has picked Delhi Daredevils' 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, Rishabh Pant, ahead of former Indian captain MS Dhoni in his IPL dream eleven. Ganguly had earlier doubted MS Dhoni's ability as a T20 player after the latter's performances for Rising Pune Supergiant in IPL 2017. Mumbai Indians' youngster Nitish Rana was also picked up by Ganguly.
Greg Chappell did not ruin my career, injuries did: Irfan
Pacer Irfan Pathan has blamed his exclusion from the Indian team on his recurrent injuries, rather than on former coach Greg Chappell who was in charge of India from 2005 to 2007. "No one can ruin anyone's career...When I was dropped from the team, I was injured... Making a comeback was a bit difficult. I don't blame anyone," said Irfan.
'Iceball' planet discovered using host star's gravity
Scientists have discovered an 'iceball' planet, called so because of its star faintness, making it cold and uninhabitable. NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope made the discovery by planet transit method and microlensing. Microlensing uses the host star's gravity to focus background star's light and make it look brighter. A planet is then detected by measuring blips in the background star's brightness.
Assange accuses CIA director of declaring war on free speech
CIA Director Mike Pompeo is waging a war on free speech in his attacks on WikiLeaks, the website's founder Julian Assange wrote in an opinion column published in the Washington Post. This comes after Pompeo labelled WikiLeaks as a "non-state hostile intelligence service" despite repeatedly citing the website to attack Hillary Clinton during her presidential campaign last year.
CBSE declares JEE Main 2017 results
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday declared the results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2017 on its official website. The pen-paper based JEE Main 2017 was held on April 2, while the computer-based test was held on April 8 and 9. The top 2.2 lakh students passing JEE Main are eligible for JEE Advanced 2017.
India ranked 136 out of 180 countries in press freedom
India slipped three places to be placed 136th among 180 countries in the 2017 world press freedom rankings. Released by Reporters Without Borders, India was just three places above Pakistan and a rank below Palestine. Rise of "Hindu nationalists", self-censorship by mainstream media and the threat of sedition charges were cited as the reasons for India's low ranking.
Why does popcorn make the 'pop' sound?
The 'pop' sound of a popcorn is due to pressurised water vapour rapidly escaping from the interior. Inside the protective covering, each popcorn kernel comprises starchy endosperm and water. As it is cooked, the water inside heats up, creates steam and expands. The water and steam eventually create enough internal pressure to break the covering and make the kernel pop.
How does loud music damage hearing?
According to a research, listening to loud music can cause physical changes to auditory nerves, that leads to hearing loss. Loud sound causes the material coating the nerves to become thinner, impacting the nerve cells. This can cause a delay in the sound being transmitted to the brain, thus inducing hearing loss.
Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme passes away at 73
Hollywood director Jonathan Demme, best known for directing the 1991 Oscar-winning film 'The Silence of the Lambs', passed away on Wednesday at the age of 73. He passed away of cancer complications, his publicist said. Other films directed by him include 'Swing Shift' (1984), 'Something Wild' (1986) and 'Married to the Mob' (1988).
Samsung reports its largest quarterly profit since 2013
Despite a number of explosions in its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones last year, South Korean electronics maker Samsung has reported its best quarterly profit since 2013. The January-March quarter profit of $8.72 billion was supported by Samsung's business of manufacturing memory chips, smartphones and televisions. Samsung said it expects the earnings to further improve in the current quarter.
United offers fliers ₹6.4L to give up seat post dragging row
United Continental will offer $10,000 (₹6.4 lakh) to passengers who voluntarily give up their seats on oversold flights. This is among the 10 changes the airline is adopting after a customer was dragged off a plane by security officers. The carrier will also reduce overbooking of flights and refrain from calling in law enforcement officials unless safety is at risk.
Man kicked out of flight for using bathroom during delay
Delta Airlines is facing criticism for removing a passenger who went to the bathroom while the plane was delayed on the runway. The first time he tried to leave his seat, the man was told by flight attendants that he could not use the lavatory. But as the delay continued, he rose and quickly went to the bathroom.
World's oldest fungus discovered in South Africa
Fungus-like organisms have been found fossilised in South African rocks dating back 2.4 billion years, pushing the oldest evidence of possible fungal life by at most 2 billion years. The fossils suggest it may have evolved underwater, scientists said. If not a fungus, the organism could be from an extinct branch of life that hasn't been described before, scientists added.
India's coal plants may hinder Paris climate goals: US study
India's plan to build nearly 370 coal-fired power plants may "single-handedly jeopardise" the planet's effort to achieve Paris Agreement's goals of limiting global warming, US researchers have warned. Coal power plants contributed to 41% of global carbon dioxide emissions in 2015, researchers said, adding that if India produced 40% power from non-fossil sources, electricity demands would be met.
NASA designs greenhouses to mimic Earth conditions on Mars
NASA is collaborating with scientists to design greenhouses mimicking Earth conditions. The 18-feet-long cylindrical prototype involves an inflatable greenhouse to support crop production for nutrition, air revitalization, water and waste recycling. The bioregenerative life support system would provide long-term sustenance to future astronauts exploring Mars and beyond, NASA said.
Pakistan captures 23 Indian fishermen off Gujarat coast
The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has captured 23 Indian fishermen and seized their four boats off the Gujarat coast, an official of the National Fishworkers Forum said. The fishermen had sailed from Porbandar a few days ago and were apprehended by the PMSA near the International Maritime Border Line (IMBL), the official added.
No justification for pending appointment of Lokpal: SC
Hearing a petition filed by NGO Common Cause, the Supreme Court on Thursday said the Lokpal Bill is a "workable piece of legislation" and there is no justification to keep its implementation pending. Shanti Bhushan argued that while the Lokpal Bill was passed in 2013 and came into effect in 2014, Lokpal has not been appointed by the government deliberately.
Man sells £2 raffle tickets for manor with Lord, Lady title
The owner of a six-bedroom manor in an English village is holding a raffle after his internet marketing business collapsed. The Melling Manor, which comes with the title of Lord and Lady Melling, has previously served as a hospital during World War Two and a luxury hotel. Its owner, Dunstan Lowe, has sold 3.4 lakh tickets costing £2 (₹165) each.
Los Angeles declares April 25 as 'La La Land Day'
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Tuesday declared April 25 as 'La La Land Day'. "A day when you can celebrate your dreams, you can dance safely... take a date up to Griffith Park, fall in love, with somebody or just with your city," he said. Meanwhile, dancers abseiled down the facade of Los Angeles City Hall during the celebrations.
UK band gains 1 lakh likes after its Facebook page is hacked
A UK band called 'Weirds' claims to have gained over 1 lakh new likes on its Facebook page after it got hacked last week. The hackers deleted the band's posts, renamed the page "Top Viral Videos" and posted short videos through it. After regaining control of its page, the band asked its new followers to unfollow the page.
Remembering good times with you Vinod, tweets Rishi Kapoor
Following the demise of veteran actor Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor tweeted, "Remembering the good times with you, Vinod. Thank you for being my friend". "Vinod Khanna ji had a magnetic charm and persona," wrote Anupam Kher. Singer Asha Bhosle tweeted, "A decent man and a star till the very end". "We have lost a legend today," read Shraddha Kapoor's tweet.
Sushant slams report of abusing fans who wanted pic with him
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput took to Twitter to slam reports of him abusing fans who asked him for a selfie and called the reports "fiction". It had been reported that Sushant, who had stepped out for ice cream, was allegedly followed by a group of fans inside the premise of his apartment on Monday night.
Pak actress Saba to promote 'Hindi Medium' in India: Reports
As per reports, Pakistani actress Saba Qamar will come to India to promote her Bollywood debut film 'Hindi Medium', if she's granted a visa. The film also stars Irrfan Khan. Earlier, Pakistani actress Mahira Khan wasn't a part of 'Raees' promotions in India, following a call for ban on Pakistani artistes working in Indian films post Uri attack.
2-year-old run over by two cars; escapes with minor injuries
A two-year-old girl escaped without any serious injuries after being run over by two SUVs in China. CCTV footage shows the girl running onto a busy street and seeming to duck when the cars drive over her. According to reports, two women rushed towards the girl, who escaped with minor bruises on her head.
KKR wear black armbands to pay tribute to CRPF martyrs
Kolkata Knight Riders' players wore black armbands in their IPL match against Rising Pune Supergiant on Wednesday, as a tribute to the 25 CRPF jawans who were martyred in Sukma on Monday. KKR officials revealed it was captain Gautam Gambhir's idea, with the skipper also tweeting about the incident. "Sometimes I wonder if we deserve their sacrifice," tweeted Gambhir.
Ex-India captain lays artificial hockey pitch in his village
Former India hockey captain and Rajya Sabha MP Dilip Tirkey is getting an artificial hockey pitch laid in his village, Saunamara, in Odisha. Tirkey has generated ₹5 crore in funds, besides contributing ₹1 crore from his MP Local Area Development Scheme fund. Tirkey said he hoped the facility will discourage youngsters "from picking up guns" in the Maoist-infested region.
Bouchard calls for life ban for 'cheater' Maria Sharapova
Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard has called for a life ban on Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova who had tested positive for meldonium and has returned to tennis after serving her 15-month suspension. "I just think the WTA sends the wrong message to young kids, you know, cheat and we'll welcome you back with open arms", Bouchard said.
Google working on Bluetooth headphones: Report
Technology major Google is reportedly working on over-ear headphones with Bluetooth capabilities. The headphones will also have a built-in microphone for answering calls and a traditional audio cable for tethered listening. However, reports added that the headphones could also be an upgrade to existing headphones that Google issues to its employees.
23 of 25 Itanagar councillors from Congress join BJP
Out of the 25 Congress councillors of the Itanagar Municipal Council in Arunachal Pradesh, 23 joined the BJP on Wednesday. They expressed confidence in the BJP government led by CM Pema Khandu. "Now on you are BJP members and we will work as a team for welfare and development of not only Itanagar but the entire state," the BJP said.
Hyperlocal delivery startup Scootsy raises ₹23 crore
Mumbai-based on-demand delivery startup Scootsy has raised ₹23 crore in a pre-Series A round of funding led by Agnus Capital and Khattar Holdings. Scootsy is a part of incubator firm Ant Farm and delivers products like fashion apparel, skin care, gifts, toys, and books. The startup also plans to launch a kitchen and distribution platform for brands.
Veteran actor Vinod Khanna passes away at 70
Veteran actor Vinod Khanna, who was reportedly suffering from cancer, passed away today in Mumbai at the age of 70. Khanna was also the sitting Member of Parliament from Gurdaspur for the Bharatiya Janata Party. The actor, who appeared in films including 'Amar Akbar Anthony' and 'The Burning Train', is also a recipient of the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sharapova wins her first game on comeback from doping ban
Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova won her first match following her 15-month-long doping ban, defeating Italy's Roberta Vinci 7-5, 6-3 in the Stuttgart Open on Wednesday. "It's the best feeling... those seconds before you enter the arena... I spent a long time without hitting any balls," the 30-year-old said. Sharapova was suspended in March 2016 for testing positive for meldonium.
Govt launches UDAN scheme for low cost regional flights
PM Narendra Modi on Thursday launched Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme for regional flight connectivity by flagging off the inaugural flight from Shimla to Delhi. Under UDAN, government will connect small towns by air with 50% plane seats' fare capped at ₹2,500 for a one-hour journey of 500 kilometres. UDAN will connect over 45 unserved and under-served airports.
Didi nears $5 bn funding to become 2nd most valuable startup
Ride-hailing startup Uber's China-based rival, Didi Chuxing, is set to raise $5 billion in a deal that would make it the world's second most valuable startup after Uber, according to Bloomberg. The investors in this funding will reportedly be SoftBank Group and others. The round may close by this week and would lift Didi's valuation to about $50 billion.
RBI gives 200 kg old notes to NID students for recycling
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has sent blocks of demonetised ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes weighing 200 kg to the students of the National Institute of Design (NID) for recycling. The institute will hold an all-India competition in May to recycle these blocks into some useful items. Winning ideas will be awarded prize money of ₹50,000, ₹75,000 and ₹1 lakh.
Reserve Bank of India to issue new ₹5 and ₹10 coins
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon put into circulation new ₹5 coins to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Allahabad High Court. New ₹10 coins have also been minted to commemorate the 125th year of National Archives of India. The RBI said the existing coins in this denomination shall also continue to be legal tender.
Turkey suspends 9,100 cops over links to coup-accused Gülen
Turkey on Wednesday arrested over 1,000 people and suspended over 9,100 police officers in a new crackdown against alleged supporters of US-based preacher Fethullah Gülen. The preacher was accused of orchestrating a failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in July. The crackdown comes over a week after Erdoğan won executive power in a referendum that significantly expands his powers.
Immature Kejriwal's blame-game irked people: Bhushan
Advocate Prashant Bhushan, who co-founded the AAP, on Thursday said that Delhi people rejected 'immature' CM Arvind Kejriwal because his blame-game irked them. "It is very unfortunate that a party which was formed on a promise of alternative politics, on the promise of practicing transparency, accountability, internal democracy and not resorting to power politics broke all promises," he added.
AAP Delhi Convenor resigns after party's loss in MCD polls
AAP Delhi Convenor Dilip K Pandey on Wednesday resigned from the post after the party's loss in Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections. "I have resigned frm d post of AAP Delhi Convenor, conveyed to National Convenor @ArvindKejriwal to give this responsibility to someone else," tweeted Pandey. BJP swept the elections winning 181 out of the total 270 wards.
Most habitable planets may be totally water-covered: Study
Spain-based researcher Fergus Simpson has suggested that most planets with any significant amount of water are likely to be completely submerged in it. Simpson's study was based on computer simulations accounting for numerous factors in a planet, like deep water cycle and erosion. Results showed that most planets had above-water landmass of less than 10%, compared to Earth's 29%.
Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother appeals to Pak to release him
India on Wednesday handed over to Pakistan an appeal by the mother of ex-Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav to release him. Jadhav's mother also expressed her desire to meet her son in the appeal. Indian envoy to Pakistan Gautam Bambawale handed the appeal to Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua while simultaneously seeking consular access to Jadhav for the 16th time.
EVMs worked properly in MCD elections: Delhi poll panel head
Delhi State Election Commission chief SK Srivastava has said that everything went well and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) too worked properly in the recently concluded municipal corporation elections in the national capital. Notably, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had alleged on the polling day that EVMs were malfunctioning in various parts of the capital city.
Hospitals can't hold patients hostage for unpaid bills: HC
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ruled that hospitals cannot hold patients "hostage" to extract money for unpaid bills. The ruling came after a patient's son approached the court claiming that a hospital was holding his father hostage over outstanding dues since February. He had also alleged that the hospital was not giving proper treatment to his father.
Gambhir-Uthappa century stand gives KKR 7-wicket win vs RPS
Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa put up a 158-run stand for the second wicket to take Kolkata Knight Riders to a seven-wicket win over Rising Pune Supergiant in the IPL on Wednesday. Batting first, RPS set a target of 182, their third highest first-innings total in IPL and highest this season. KKR achieved the target with 11 balls to spare.
Robin Uthappa equals MS Dhoni's stumping record in IPL
Kolkata Knight Riders wicketkeeper Robin Uthappa equalled MS Dhoni's record of most stumpings in an IPL match, effecting three dismissals against the Rising Pune Supergiant on Wednesday. Ajinkya Rahane was the first to fall, being beaten by a Sunil Narine delivery after scoring 46(41). MS Dhoni and Manoj Tiwary were later stumped in a single over by Kuldeep Yadav.
Gautam Gambhir second Indian to score 50 fifties in T20s
Gautam Gambhir became the second Indian to score 50 T20 half-centuries, reaching the landmark against Rising Pune Supergiant in the IPL on Wednesday. He is now joint-fourth among players with most T20 fifties, which is led by Chris Gayle with 79. Gambhir, who scored 62(46) against RPS, is now the leading run-scorer this season, making 305 runs in eight innings.
Lost trekker found alive after 47 days in Himalayas
A 21-year-old Taiwanese trekker has been rescued alive in the Himalayas, 47 days after he went missing with his girlfriend in a remote area of Nepal, a rescuer said. Nineteen-year-old Liu Chen-chun died just three days before rescuers located them and found her boyfriend Liang Sheng-yueh alive. They ate potatoes and noodles until their food ran out.
People can rent hotel rooms by the minute in New York
People can rent luxury hotel rooms by the minute in New York, with prices ranging from $0.83 to $2 per minute. The Recharge app, which officially launched in 2015 in San Francisco, expanded to New York on Monday. Recharge Labs CEO Manny Bamfo said, "We’ve been most surprised to see how useful it is for nursing mothers."
United Airlines claims giant rabbit died after flight landed
United Airlines has said the potentially record-breaking giant rabbit that died under its care was alive when its London-Chicago flight landed. United said the three-foot rabbit, expected to grow to become the world's biggest rabbit, had appeared healthy upon landing and was sleeping in a pet facility it runs. An employee later opened its cage to find it dead.
Entire English village with mansion, pub sold
An English village has been bought by a farming investment firm a year after it went on the market for £20 million (₹165 crore). West Heslerton includes a 21-bedroom mansion, a pub, 43 houses and over 2,000 acres of farmland. Owned by the Dawnay family for 150 years, its last owner, Eve Dawnay, passed away five years ago aged 84.
BJP slams Nitish Kumar for 'disrespecting' Sukma martyrs
BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Wednesday criticised Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for allegedly disrespecting state's six CRPF jawans who were killed in Sukma encounter. This comes after the truck carrying the martyrs' bodies was reportedly stopped en route Patna airport as Kumar's cavalcade was passing through that route. "Nitish should apologise to the families of the martyrs," said Modi.
Let AAP, Cong explain how they won earlier with EVMs: Shah
BJP chief Amit Shah on Wednesday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after AAP blamed EVMs for their loss in the MCD polls. "Let Kejriwal first tell the public how he won in Delhi in 2015 with these same EVMs..." Shah said. "UPA one and two had also won elections with the same EVMs," the BJP leader added.
Jamuns can be used to make low-cost solar cells: IIT-R study
IIT Roorkee scientists have used a pigment found in jamuns (black plums) as an inexpensive light-absorbing material for solar cells. The jamun trees' abundance in IIT campus gave the idea of using their dye for Dye Sensitised Solar Cells, researchers said. India's climate commitment of reducing dependence on fossil fuels has inspired the search for alternate energy sources, they added.
Trump's daughter booed for calling him champion of families
US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump was booed and hissed at during her first international outing as a White House adviser in Germany after she called her father a 'champion of supporting families'. Ivanka had said, "Women who have worked with my father are a testimony to his enormous belief in women's potential," at a women's economic conference.
Airbus CEO under probe over suspected fraud in 10yr old deal
Airbus CEO Tom Enders is being investigated for suspected fraud in connection with a $2 billion Eurofighter jet order by Austria over a decade ago. Prosecutors opened criminal investigation two months ago, which for the first time named Airbus as a defendant. Notably, prosecutors have been investigating for years whether officials received bribes to chose Eurofighter jets over rival offers.
Arsenal defeat Leicester City to keep PL top 4 hopes alive
Arsenal's top-four finish hopes were kept alive as they beat Leicester City 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Wednesday. Defender Robert Huth's 86th-minute own goal sealed three points for Arsenal, who are vying for 19th consecutive Champions League qualification. Sixth-placed Arsenal are now three points behind Manchester United and four behind fourth-placed Manchester City.
Barça, Real Madrid register huge wins, keep title race tight
Barcelona relegated last-placed Osasuna with a 7-1 win in La Liga on Wednesday, while Real Madrid, playing without Cristiano Ronaldo, also kept their title hopes alive, defeating Deportivo la Coruña 6-2. Lionel Messi was among the three players scoring a brace for Barcelona, opening the scoring in the 12th minute with his 501st goal for the Catalans.
3 soldiers martyred in terror attack on army camp in Kashmir
At least three soldiers, including an officer, have been martyred in an apparent suicide attack by terrorists at an army camp in Kashmir's Kupwara district on Thursday morning. Two militants were killed in retaliation by forces, while two others are reportedly believed to be still inside the camp. Five injured jawans have been airlifted to Srinagar for treatment.
UP transfers 138 officers including 37 District Magistrates
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday transferred 138 officials, including 37 District Magistrates and 33 district police chiefs. Of the 138 officials transferred, 84 were IAS officers while the remaining were IPS officers. Recently, the Yogi administration had transferred 12 senior police officers in the state and appointed a new state police chief.
30 kg cake cut at BSE as Sensex ends above 30k for 1st time
A cake weighing 30 kg was cut at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday after benchmark index Sensex closed above the 30,000-mark for the first time ever. As BSE Sensex closed at 30,133.35, the BSE market capitalisation has reached a record ₹124.83 trillion. BSE chief executive Ashish Chauhan, however, appealed to investors not to be carried away by "euphoria".
Delhi HC pulls up petitioner over food quality in BSF
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday pulled up a man over a PIL alleging poor quality food being served along the LoC as claimed by a jawan on social media. "Please see if you are serving national interest, public interest or your own interest," the HC told the petitioner, who had served in the paramilitary forces.
Salary, allowances of Punjab MLAs to be made public
The salary, allowances, and reimbursements received by Punjab MLAs will now be displayed on an official website. The information about the immovable properties of all MLAs and MPs of the state will also be put on the government website. The ruling Congress party had promised that the allowances received by MLAs would be updated every month on the official website.
UP DGP directs anti-Romeo squads to carry body-worn cameras
Uttar Pradesh's newly appointed DGP Sulkhan Singh has directed the state's anti-Romeo squads to carry a camera on their bodies while on duty. Singh also cautioned the district police chiefs to keep a check on trouble makers and vigilante groups. "This is a step taken...to ensure that the anti-Romeo squads do not resort to moral policing," an official said.
10 Maoists killed, 5 injured in Sukma attack: Reports
As many as ten Maoists were killed and five injured in the Sukma attack earlier this week, according to reports. The Maoist attack had led to the death of at least 25 CRPF personnel while six others were injured. The 74th Battalion of the paramilitary force was ambushed by around 300 to 400 Maoists, the reports claimed.
Govt sanctions 1 lakh houses worth ₹4,200 cr for urban poor
The Centre has sanctioned construction of over one lakh more houses for the urban poor with an investment of ₹4,200 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). With this, the Centre has now approved construction of over 18.75 lakh houses for Economically Weaker Sections in 2,151 cities and towns across the country since June 2015, an official release said.
Sukma martyr had bullet injury, was denied leave: Kin
The family of a CRPF jawan martyred in Sukma attack, Abhay Mishra, has claimed that he had suffered a bullet injury about a month ago but wasn't granted leave to come home. "[H]e was not given a bullet-proof jacket", Mishra's widow said. She also questioned why Mishra wasn't posted elsewhere when he had already completed three years in Chhattisgarh.
Kejriwal congratulates BJP for victory in MCD polls
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday congratulated the BJP for its win in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections. "I congratulate BJP on their victory in all 3 MCDs. My govt looks forward to working wid MCDs for the betterment of Delhi," tweeted the AAP leader. AAP had earlier blamed EVMs for the party's loss.
150 militants waiting near LoC in PoK to infiltrate: Army
About 150 militants are waiting near the Line of Control in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to infiltrate into the Kashmir Valley, an army commander said on Wednesday. The official added that there could be more militants near Poonch-Rajouri areas, which is in the Jammu region. "We will continue to stop them so that there is no increase in the militancy," he added.
UK may not be able to fight war as weapons are too expensive
A defence spending review by British MPs has found that the country's ability to defend itself in a war is being undermined because arms and equipment are too expensive and equipping the military is becoming unaffordable. Notably, the MPs cited an over ₹40,000 crore fund shortage caused by fluctuating exchange rates due to Brexit.
Judge blocks Trump order to restrict 'sanctuary city' funds
A US federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's executive order that sought to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities, saying the President has no authority to attach new conditions to federal spending. The administration was taking action to appeal the ruling and "will win at the Supreme Court level at some point", White House officials said.
12-yr-old to represent India at football programme in Russia
Sujal Kahar, a 12-year-old football enthusiast and goalkeeper from Mumbai, has been shortlisted to represent India at the global Football For Friendship (F4F) social programme. It will be held in Russia's St Petersburg in July. India will join the F4F programme for the first time and will participate alongside over 60 other countries.
Kuldeep second bowler to register two stumpings in an over
Kolkata Knight Risers' spinner Kuldeep Yadav became the second bowler to have two batsmen stumped in the same over in the IPL after dismissing Rising Pune Supergiant's MS Dhoni and Manoj Tiwary on Wednesday. KKR wicketkeeper Robin Uthappa became the second wicketkeeper after MS Dhoni to register three stumping dismissals in an IPL innings.
De Villiers posts message for RCB fans after record loss
Royal Challengers Bangalore's South African batsman AB de Villiers posted a message to RCB fans after the side slumped to the tournament's lowest ever team score of 49. "It's difficult to find words after that embarrassing performance at Kolkata last night," De Villiers said in his video message. RCB are currently placed sixth on the IPL points table.
RCB player entertained teammates during washed out IPL match
Royal Challengers Bangalore's South African player Tabraiz Shamsi entertained his teammates including Chris Gayle and Samuel Badree with magic tricks during Tuesday's washed out game against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. "Chris [Gayle] even told Shamsi to stop playing cricket and become a magician," said Badree about Shamsi's magic tricks.
Hyderabad-based wicketkeeper included in USA's cricket squad
Hyderabad-born wicketkeeper-batsman Ibrahim Khaleel has been included in the USA squad for the ICC Division Three World Cricket League tournament which will be held in Uganda in May. Khaleel had left Hyderabad and moved to the US to stay with his wife, who is a doctor, and is settled in the country.
Goalkeeper scores goal from his own penalty area in Bolivia
Matias Dituro, the goalkeeper for the Bolivian side Bolivar, scored from inside his own penalty area against Club San Jose on Sunday. After Club San Jose's goalkeeper came up the pitch for a corner late in the game, Dituro collected the loose ball and struck it the full length of the pitch and into the unguarded net.
Misbah 2nd to finish a successful Test chase with two 6s
Pakistani captain Misbah-ul-Haq became only the second player to finish a successful run chase in Test cricket with two consecutive sixes in Pakistan's seven-wicket win against West Indies. Misbah-ul-Haq, who is set to retire from Test cricket after the West Indies tour, now has finished a chase in Test cricket with a six on four occasions.
Nike unveils golden boots to honour Totti's 25 years at Roma
Italian football club Roma's legendary forward Francesco Totti has been honoured with a pair of special edition golden boots by Nike after the 40-year-old completed 25 years at the club. Totti, born and raised in Rome, was a ball-boy at the club before reaching the club's youth academy and making his Serie A debut aged 16 on March 28, 1993.
BJP MP, leaders responsible for Saharanpur clash: Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday alleged that the Saharanpur BJP MP and party leaders were responsible for the clash between two communities in the district. "There should be a judicial probe into the incident...and all accused should be arrested. It will a test of the BJP government as to when it will arrest its politicians," he added.
14 Opp'n members suspended from Raj Assembly for 1 year
As many as 14 Opposition members were suspended on Wednesday from the Rajasthan Assembly for a year on grounds of indiscipline. The suspended members include 12 Congress MLAs, one BSP legislator, and an independent. Opposition members had earlier disrupted proceedings and rushed to the Well of the House protesting against a decision by the Speaker.
Chopper carrying CoBRA commandos crash lands in Chhattisgarh
A private helicopter carrying Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) soldiers crash landed near a CRPF camp in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Wednesday. Two officers and a commando, along with two crew members of the helicopter were injured in the incident. Officials said an inquiry was underway to ascertain the reason of the crash, which could be a technical snag.
Make law to regulate NGOs, fund disbursal: SC to Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to consider making a law to regulate non-governmental organisations (NGOs). It said the existing regulations were not sufficient to regulate the NGOs, the disbursal of funds, and consequential defaults. Earlier in the day, government agency CAPART had recommended registration of 159 FIRs against various NGOs for alleged misappropriation of funds.
Nawaz Sharif is doing miserably: Musharraf
Criticising the ruling regime, former military ruler of Pakistan General (retired) Pervez Musharraf said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is doing 'miserably'. Adding that it was due to the actions of US-Pakistan that religious militancy was born, the former Pakistan President said that blaming his country for terrorism is not right as the country suffers the most from it.
Trio behind live-streamed Facebook rape jailed in Sweden
A Swedish court has sentenced two men to jail for gang-raping a woman and a third man for live-streaming the video of the attack on Facebook in January. The men, who were arrested in Stockholm after viewers of the attack reported the crime to the police, were also ordered to pay ₹30 lakh to the victim as damages.
BCCI loses both revenue and governance votes at ICC meet
Eight member nations voted against BCCI's proposal of retaining ICC's old revenue model at the Board meeting in Dubai on Wednesday. The Sri Lankan board was the only member which supported BCCI's stance on governance, while it joined others in opposing BCCI's proposal to retain the revenue structure. BCCI will lose ₹1,000 crore if the new revenue model is implemented.
Accidentally released news of pregnancy, says Serena
Tennis player Serena Williams, who recently posted a picture of her baby bump on Snapchat, says she accidentally revealed the news of her pregnancy. "I've been checking my status and taking pictures every week to see how far along I'm getting...I was just saving them...I've been so good about it, but this was the one time it slipped," said Serena.
Twitter reports its first ever fall in revenue
Microblogging platform Twitter has posted its first revenue decline to $548 million in the first quarter of 2017. However, the company's shares rose by more than 10% in pre-market trading as analysts had expected the revenue decline to be much steeper. The 11-year-old company, which went public in 2013, has never posted a profit so far.
Amazon unveils voice-controlled camera to give fashion tips
E-commerce company Amazon has unveiled its camera called 'Echo Look' which can take full-length photos and provide fashion tips using artificial intelligence algorithms. The voice-controlled camera is powered by Amazon's digital assistant Alexa. Priced at ₹12,800, Echo Look can also create lookbooks, play music, or give traffic estimates while the user gets ready.
Yogendra Yadav's party fails to win a seat in MCD polls
Former AAP leader Yogendra Yadav-led Swaraj India, which contested its maiden polls, failed to open its account in Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections. Swaraj India had fielded 211 candidates in the elections, of which 111 were women. Earlier, Yadav had said that he had "zero expectations" from an infant party and anything above it would be a "bonus".