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Not in the race for President's post: NCP chief Sharad Pawar
After his candidature was reportedly floated by CPI(M) leaders Sitaram Yechury and Prakash Karat for the post of the President of India, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar has said that he is not in the race. "My party does not have enough strength…The election can be unanimous if Prime Minister Narendra Modi opens a dialogue with the opposition parties," he added.
BJP leader calls Mamata 'Babur' for renaming Centre's scheme
For changing the names of the Central government schemes, BJP leader Chandra Kumar Bose compared West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to Mughal Emperor Babur who demolished Ram Temple in Ayodhya and built Babri Masjid. "I think it's very foolish of Mamata to...give a name at the state level for the same scheme which the Centre has actually adopted," Bose added.
Sukma attack calls for public accountability: Yechury
Offering condolences to families of CRPF troopers killed in Sukma attack, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury on Monday said the attack calls for political responsibility and public accountability. "Will we see anyone own this failure?…CRPF is without a DG: the govt is clearly unconcerned about internal security, whether it be Kashmir or goons killing in the name of cow," he tweeted.
Bihar becomes second state after Telangana to adopt GST
Bihar Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council on Monday unanimously adopted the Bihar Goods and Service Tax (GST) Bill, 2017 along with Bihar Taxation (Amendment) Bill, 2017. With the passage of the bills, Bihar has become the second state, after Telangana, to ratify the legal framework for the rollout of the GST in the state.
Considerable number of Naxals killed in Sukma attack: CRPF
The CRPF on Monday said "considerable number" of Naxals are believed to have been killed in retaliatory action during an attack at Chhattisgarh's Sukma district in which 25 CRPF personnel were martyred. About 300-400 Naxals had ambushed the patrol party while two companies of the 74th battalion were out providing security to people engaged in constructing a road.
Hafiz Saeed not involved in 26/11 Mumbai attacks: Musharraf
Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has claimed that Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed was not involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks that left 166 dead. "The Hafiz Saeed issue is an issue in India, not in the United States...In Pakistan, we don't call him a terrorist," he added. Notably, the US had declared JuD as an international terrorist organisation in 2014.
Pak not breaching pact by not giving access to Jadhav: Basit
Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit on Monday rejected India's assertion that it is violating a bilateral pact by not giving access to former Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav. India has made 15 requests for consular access to the 46-year-old, who has been convicted and sentenced to death for "espionage and sabotage" by a Pakistani military court.
Hackers take down 30 Pak govt websites to avenge Jadhav
Around 11 Indian hackers of lulzsec India group have reportedly taken down 30 Pakistani government websites in protest against the death penalty to former Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav by a Pakistan court. "Charges against Kulbhushan Jadhav are fictitious, fake and farcical. There is no evidence of wrongdoing by him," read a message posted by hackers on a Pakistani website.
Sadhvi Pragya accused in Malegaon blast case granted bail
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Sadhvi Pragya Thakur who is an accused in 2008 Malegaon blast case. The court has asked her to furnish ₹5 lakh bail amount, two sureties of the same amount and to submit passport to NIA. In 2008, two bombs fitted on a motorcycle had exploded in Maharashtra’s Malegaon, killing seven people.
Proud of my son who killed 5 Naxals: Mother of CRPF jawan
Fareeda, the mother of CRPF jawan Sher Mohammed who was injured during the attack in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, has said her son killed five Naxals and she's proud of him. "Entire village is praying for him," she added. The attack has claimed the lives of 25 CRPF personnel. Around 300-400 Naxals had attacked the CRPF patrol party.
Court rules red and white striped house 'entirely lawful'
A woman who painted her London townhouse in red and white stripes can ignore a council order to repaint it, the High Court ruled on Monday. Zipporah Lisle-Mainwaring had denied the stripes were to spite neighbours objecting to her demolishing and replacing the property with another house. The paint job was "entirely lawful" regardless of her motive, the court ruled.
US embassy calls Trump's private club 'winter White House'
The US Embassy in London has been slammed for a web page referring to President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago country club as "the winter White House". Mar-a-Lago is a private club with annual membership fees of $200,000. The state department website was criticised for providing such publicity, following which an official said, "We regret any misperception and have removed the post."
Anil Kumble tags wrong Sagarika to wish Zaheer on engagement
Indian team coach Anil Kumble and IPL team Delhi Daredevils tagged the wrong Sagarika in their tweets while congratulating cricketer Zaheer Khan on his engagement to actress Sagarika Ghatge. IPL team Delhi Daredevils, which is captained by Zaheer, tagged journalist Sagarika Ghose in their tweet, with Anil Kumble also doing the same thing. Both later corrected their tweets.
Pune successfully defend 160 to register 3-run win over MI
Rising Pune Supergiant ended Mumbai Indians' 6-match winning streak after defending 160 in their 3-run win against them on Monday. MI restricted RPS to 160/6 after opening pair Ajinkya Rahane and Rahul Tripathi's 76-run stand. Rohit Sharma scored 58 from 39 but the table toppers fell short after losing three wickets in the final over in which they required 17.
Video: Lyrid meteor shower 2017 over China's night sky
The video shows a time lapse of the Lyrid meteor shower which lit up the night sky over Changbai Mountains in China. The Lyrid occurs annually in late April when the Earth passes through the dusty tail of Comet Thatcher. Meteor showers are created when pieces of an astronomical body break off and enter Earth's atmosphere on a parallel course.
PETA urges Modi to ban meat from being served at govt events
Animal rights organisation PETA on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ban meat from being served at all government and government-sponsored meetings and functions. The organisation also asked the government to take a cue from German Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks who banned meat from being served at her ministry's meetings and events.
Attack on CRPF personnel is cowardly, deplorable: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi has condemned the killing of CRPF personnel in a Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh's Sukma on Monday. "Attack on @crpfindia personnel in Chhattisgarh is cowardly & deplorable. We are monitoring the situation closely," the PM tweeted. Offering condolences to the families of the victims, Modi stated that the sacrifice of the martyrs will not go in vain.
India named world's 5th largest military spender
India has become the world's fifth-largest military spender, witnessing a growth of around 8.5% in expenditure in 2016, a report has claimed. According to the figures released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, India's defence expenditure stood at ₹3.6 lakh crore in 2016. Meanwhile, US remained the world's largest military spender, followed by China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.
Cricketer Zaheer Khan, actress Sagarika Ghatge get engaged
Cricketer Zaheer Khan and Chak De! India actress Sagarika Ghatge on Monday announced their engagement on Twitter. "Never laugh at your wife's choices. You are one of them!!! Partners for life," tweeted Zaheer, while sharing a picture of himself with Sagarika showing her engagement ring. Meanwhile, Sagarika also tweeted a picture with Zaheer, which she captioned, "Partners for life."
Centre's priorities completely misplaced: Opp'n on cow UIDs
The opposition parties have slammed the government for its suggestion of extending Aadhaar-like Unique Identification (UID) to cows to check cattle smuggling. While AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said "priorities of the government are completely misplaced", CPI leader D Raja said, "Centre is forced to follow the Hindutva agenda of RSS with Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister."
CRPF death toll in Sukma Naxal attack rises to 25
The death toll of CRPF personnel in Monday's Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district has risen to 25. The personnel, belonging to the 74th battalion, were assisting in road construction work in the area when they were ambushed. Following the encounter, Chief Minister Raman Singh called an emergency meeting of senior officials to assess the situation.
50 cops guard baraat as Dalit groom rides mare in Rajasthan
Over 50 police personnel guarded a baraat in Bundi district of Rajasthan on Sunday as a 23-year-old Dalit groom rode a mare, breaking an age-old caste-based tradition. This comes after the family members of the groom told the police that they were facing subtle threats from other villagers because of his decision to ride a mare instead of a motorcycle.
Class 1 students in Haryana need not carry bags, books
Students of Class 1 in 100 Haryana government schools will not have to carry bags and books to school every day from July 1, as a part of the government's 'joyful learning' programme. Arrangements will be made in the schools for keeping students' books and notebooks, which they will take home once in 15 days to show to their parents.
IITs to review fee hike decision of Irani-led HRD Ministry
IIT Council, the governing body of the Indian Institutes of Technology, will review HRD Ministry's decision of hiking tuition fees by 122% and giving financial concessions to special category students, according to reports. The decision, which was taken by the Smriti Irani-led Ministry, reportedly failed to enhance the revenue as the financial concessions defeated the purpose of the fee hike.
WB textbooks declare anti-British leader as Brahmin killer
Syed Mir Nisar Ali alias Titumir, the leader of India's first armed peasant uprising against the British, was described as a Muslim fundamentalist who killed Brahmins, in state-approved textbooks in West Bengal. The controversial parts of the Class X 'History and Environment' textbooks were, however, revoked after protests by historians and academicians in the state.
Telangana CM seeks Centre's nod for quota bill
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and sought the Centre's approval for the state's legislation for enhancing reservations. Telangana Assembly had passed the legislation hiking the reservations from 4% to 12% for backward Muslims and from 6% to 10% for the Scheduled Tribes. Rao sought immunity from 50% overall upper limit on reservations.
Chetan Bhagat's Five Point Someone to be part of DU syllabus
Chetan Bhagat's novel 'Five Point Someone' has been included in the new syllabus for the academic session starting July in Delhi University. The 'Popular Fiction' paper will be offered to second-year undergraduate students as an elective. JK Rowling's 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' and Louisa May Alcott's 'Little Women' will also be included in the syllabus.
300 jawans accompany doctors for autopsy of Chhattisgarh man
A medical team, accompanied by nearly 300 armed personnel and administrative officials, last week conducted an autopsy of a tribal man in Chhattisgarh who was allegedly killed by the Maoists in April 2016. The body had to be dug out of the ground for the post-mortem. According to local police, venturing into Maoist-affected area needed planning, which "took time".
84-year-old UK candidate proposes bringing back guillotines
UK Independence Party's (UKIP) candidate for a council seat in Scotland, 84-year-old Gisela Allen, has proposed reintroduction of guillotines for executing death penalty saying the measure would protect the public from crime by threatening criminals with even more violence. Allen also proposed abolishment of nurseries, golf courses, plastic bags, sex education and LGBT communities.
'Australia first' policy wins voters' support for PM
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has recorded a 4% rise in voter support, the highest in nearly two months, just days after tightening rules for foreigners seeking work under an "Australia first" policy, a newspaper poll showed. Turnbull had also announced plans for tightening citizenship rules by increasing the waiting period and adding a new "Australian values" test.
Egypt sentences 20 to death for 2013 police killings
An Egyptian court on Monday sentenced 20 people to death for a 2013 attack on a police station in Kerdassa, which claimed the lives of 13 policemen. The attack came in the aftermath of the military's ouster of Mohamed Morsi, the country's first democratically-elected president. The court's decision will be sent to the Grand Mufti for his opinion.
Clinton Center has been 'bugged': Bill Clinton
In an apparent jibe at his wife Hillary Clinton's presidential opponent Donald Trump, former US President Bill Clinton tweeted that Clinton Centre was 'bugged' as he posted a picture of himself next to a big statue of a grasshopper. Notably, Trump had claimed that his predecessor Barack Obama "wiretapped" him during the last year's election campaign.
You can't get rid of the beard: Anushka to Virat
Cricketer Virat Kohli has posted a picture on Instagram where he wrote that he is not ready to give up on his beard yet. To this, his rumoured girlfriend actress Anushka Sharma responded, "You cannot," following which Virat wrote, "Okay". Currently, Virat's Instagram account has his picture with Anushka as the profile picture.
If you say you're proud of PM, you'll be trolled: Raveena
Raveena Tandon, while talking about politics and internet trolls, said, "Today, if you say you are proud of your Prime Minister or President, you will be trolled." She added, "Praise Modiji or Rahul Gandhi... and people will say that you are politically inclined." She recalled how citizens were earlier proud to say that Indira Gandhi was India's first female PM.
London Marathon runner splashes water on the Royal couple
A London Marathon runner splashed water on Prince William and Kate Middleton who were present to support the runners at the event. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were handing out bottles when a runner used his water bottle to splash water on them. Prince Harry was seen jokingly avoiding a sweaty runner who wanted to hug him.
Don't believe in exit polls: AAP on MCD polls
AAP leader Ashutosh on Monday asserted that no conclusion could be drawn from the exit polls about the results of the recent MCD elections. He advised people to be patient and wait till the results are announced on April 26. Notably, the exit polls have predicted a sweeping victory for the BJP, with the party winning 202-220 seats.
Kashmir evolved under UPA govt: Cong on Vajpayee doctrine
The Congress on Monday criticised Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti for urging the Centre to follow the footsteps of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in dealing with the Kashmir unrest. "Kashmir evolved and unfolded over the UPA years whether it was in the form of opening up bus roads... or the internal security situations," party spokesperson Manish Tewari said.
BJP leader's kin thrash cop over fine for traffic violation
A police constable was beaten up by the family members of a local BJP politician in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district for imposing fine on two of their relatives for triple-riding. Guna police station in-charge Vivek Asthana said the police have arrested two persons on charges of assaulting a government official on duty and obstructing him from discharging his duty.
Clashes erupt in J&K as educational institutions reopen
Students in the Kashmir Valley clashed with security forces and resorted to stone pelting as colleges and universities reopened on Monday, officials said. Stone pelting by the students of a local college caused a blockade of one of the busiest roads in Srinagar, they added. The educational institutions had remained closed for a week following protests by the students.
Aadhaar made mandatory to ensure poor get food: Govt to HC
The Centre on Monday told the Delhi High Court that Aadhaar was made mandatory to ensure the poor get subsidised foodgrains under the public distribution system (PDS). Stating that around 2.33 crore ration cards turned out to be fake, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Sanjay Jain said, "The subsidised foodgrains were not reaching the poor. Someone else [was] availing the benefit."
Surat businessman offers ₹85,000 bonds to 50 girls
Dinesh Nawadia, head of Surat Diamond Association Health Committee, has given bonds of ₹85,000 to 50 girls who are born in families which have more than one daughter to promote 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign. The initiative has been named as 'Vidyalakshmi Yojana'. However, the girls will get the amount under the initiative after turning 20.
SC directs UP govt to recruit 3,000 SIs, 30,000 constables
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to fill up vacancies of 3,000 sub-inspectors and 30,000 constables. The state government had earlier filed that the number of candidates to be recruited was determined by the current capacity of the state's police training colleges. The Uttar Pradesh government expects to fill up all vacancies of constables by 2021.
Could suspend UK air strikes on Syria if elected: Opp'n
Britain's main opposition Labour Party's leader Jeremy Corbyn has said that he could suspend the country's air strikes against targets in Syria if he gets elected as Prime Minister in the upcoming election. Corbyn added that he would also urge US President Donald Trump to resume international peace talks in Geneva as the war is in nobody's interest.
US probes possible abuse in Twitter summons case
US Homeland Security Department has said that it is investigating possible abuse of authority in a case that triggered a lawsuit against it by social network company Twitter Inc. Twitter complained in the lawsuit that it received a summons from the department demanding records about an account on its platform which featured posts critical of President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Filmmaker K Viswanath named Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner
Filmmaker-actor K Viswanath (87) will be conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2016, I&B Minister M Venkaiah Naidu announced on Monday. The award, which recognises outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema, includes a Swarn Kamal and ₹10 lakh cash prize. The five-time National Film Awards winner is known for films like Sankarabharanam.
I'm hosting reality TV show Bigg Boss in Tamil: Kamal Haasan
Actor Kamal Haasan has revealed that he will be making his debut as a television show host by hosting the reality television show Bigg Boss in Tamil. "I've tried many different roles in various capacities as an entertainer... Reality television is so far not a reality in my career. I want to see what it feels like," said Haasan.
1st song from Sachin's biopic released on his 44th birthday
Hind Mere Jind, the first song from 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams', upcoming biopic on former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, was released on Monday on the occasion of his 44th birthday. The song has been composed and sung by Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman with lyrics by Irshad Kamil. Directed by James Erskine, the biopic is scheduled to release on May 26.
Sonakshi, Armaan argue over Bollywood actors turning singers
Actress Sonakshi Sinha and singer Armaan Malik engaged in a Twitter spat over Bollywood actors turning into singers. The Twitter spat began after Armaan Malik agreed with singer Kailash Kher for slamming Sonakshi's selection to perform at Justin Bieber's upcoming concert. "Imagine how crushed they [singers] feel when they see non-singers getting the chance," read one of Armaan's tweet.
Kailash slams Sonakshi on being chosen for Bieber concert
Singer Kailash Kher has slammed actress Sonakshi Sinha's selection for the opening act at Justin Bieber's upcoming Mumbai concert. He added that actors are selected to perform with international singers instead of Indian singers as the event organisers are scared. "It doesn't give a good message internationally. Foreigners will think Sonakshi must be a big singer in India," said Kailash. n
Man spent 36 yrs carving mountains to bring water to village
A Chinese farmer is believed to have spent 36 years digging a 10-kilometre-long water channel through three mountains in Guizhou Province, China. The channel which was completed in 1995, is called the Dafa Channel, after the farmer Huang Dafa, who is now 81 years old. The system is now known to provide water to 1,200 people from neighbouring villages.
In Pictures: Quotes on Sachin Tendulkar
"I have seen God. He bats at number four for India," former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden had said about Sachin Tendulkar, who celebrated his 44th birthday on Monday. Australian cricket legend Sir Don Bradman once said, "I never saw myself play, but I feel that this feller [Sachin Tendulkar] is playing much the same as I used to play."
Chhota Rajan, three others convicted in fake passport case
A Delhi court on Monday convicted underworld don Chhota Rajan and three others in connection with a fake passport case and decided that arguments on their sentence will be heard on Tuesday. While Chhota Rajan has been in jail since 2015, the three other convicts, who are currently out on bail, have been ordered to be arrested with immediate effect.
Situation in J&K will improve in 2-3 months: Mehbooba Mufti
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that the situation in the state will improve in the next two or three months. "We will first restore normalcy and then talks (with the separatists) can be initiated," she added. Mufti made the statement after meeting Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh amid growing unrest in the state.
UN finds widespread torture in Afghanistan
Torture and mistreatment of detainees by Afghanistan's police, intelligence, and military personnel is as widespread as ever, according to a UN report released on Monday. Adding that torture methods include electric shocks, prolonged suspension by the arms, and suffocation, the report said that the detainees are beaten on the body and soles of the feet with sticks, pipes, and cables.
Saudi Arabia elected to UN women's rights commission
Saudi Arabia has been appointed to the UN Commission on the Status of Women, an agency which promotes gender equality and women empowerment. This is despite the poor women's rights record and widespread gender inequality in the kingdom. Recently, Saudi was also elected by secret ballot to the UN's Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Trump's 100-day presidential ratings lowest since 1945
As US President Donald Trump approaches the 100-day benchmark in the White House, his approval rating has hit the lowest level at 42% for any president since the Second World War. Past presidents' ratings averaged at 69% approval and 19% disapproval by their 100th day, a poll said. Trump will complete his 100 days in the office on April 29.
Russian hairdresser cuts hair with axe
A barber from Siberia, Russia, Daniil Istomin cuts his client's hair using an axe. He claims to find it easier to cut hair with an axe as compared to scissors. "I just took some basics of geometry, combined it with my profession and shifted the angles into slightly different variations," stated Istomin.
Reliance reports 45% rise in revenue for March quarter
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries posted a 45.2% rise in consolidated revenue to ₹92,889 crore for the March quarter. The company also reported a 12.3% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹8,046 crore. The boost came after posting higher-than-expected gross refining margin. Notably, telco Reliance Jio posted a net loss of ₹22.5 crore for the six months ended March 31.
Telcos to bleed this fiscal as well due to Jio, says Crisil
Telecom operators will continue to face difficulties in 2017-18 as well and two of the top three telcos are set to "bleed" due to intense competition from Reliance Jio, a Crisil report said. For this fiscal, Crisil sees a muted 0-5% revenue growth for top telcos. Notably, Jio is estimated to have cornered 55% of total data consumption since launch.
Trump is a very good businessman, says Qatar Airways CEO
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker has said US President Donald Trump is a "very wise individual and a very good businessman". His comment came in response to US airlines asking the government to prevent Gulf airlines from expanding aggressively in the US market. In this regard, Al Baker suggested Trump was unlikely to be "bullied" into accepting these demands.
Infosys, TCS accounted only 8.8% H-1B visas, defends Nasscom
IT industry body Nasscom has come out in defence of its members TCS and Infosys, saying the two accounted for only 7,504 (8.8%) of the approved H-1B visas in 2014-15. The statement comes after US President Donald Trump's administration accused the two of unfairly applying for large numbers of H-1B visas by putting extra tickets in the current lottery system.
Pic shows David Dhawan with son Varun as 'Judwaa 2' twins
A picture shows filmmaker David Dhawan with his son Varun Dhawan, where the latter appears as his twin characters from the upcoming film 'Judwaa 2'. Sharing the picture, Varun tweeted, "Till today I didn't know there were two of us, but now I know who did all those things people thought I did." Notably, today marks Varun's 30th birthday.
Not looking someone in the eye is racist: Oxford to students
According to the latest newsletter by Oxford University, students who avoid making eye contact with their peers could be guilty of racism. The University's Equality and Diversity Unit has advised students that "not speaking directly to people" could be deemed a "racial micro-aggression". It also stated "jokes drawing attention to someone's differences" is a potential form of "everyday racism".
Manchester City 1st English club to play 4th sub in match
Manchester City became the first English club to play a fourth substitute in a competitive match, implementing a fourth change in extra time during the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal on Sunday. England's Football Association had announced a rule change in 2016 which allowed teams to make a fourth substitution in FA Cup quarters, semis and final during extra time.
1st-time runner finishes before pros, qualifies for c'ship
Amateur runner Josh Griffiths, competing in his first marathon, finished first among British participants ahead of professional runners in the London Marathon on Sunday. Josh, who finished 13th overall with a timing of 2:14:49, also sealed qualification for the British team at the upcoming world championships in London. "This is all very new to me...I wasn't expecting this," said Josh.
Girl who almost lost eyesight is now India's top U-14 player
Malikaa Marathe, a 13-year-old national tennis champion who almost lost sight in her right eye when she was four, has become India's top-ranked player in the All India Tennis Association's (AITA) Under-14 category. Marathe wore an eye patch on her good eye for four years so as to force the defected eye to start functioning again.
Pregnant Serena Williams reclaims world number one rank
Twenty three-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, who is pregnant with her first child, returned to the world number one spot in the latest WTA rankings released on Monday. The 35-year-old, who is due to give birth in September, announced her pregnancy last Wednesday and said that she is looking forward to returning to tennis in 2018.
Bowler records perfect game across 10 lanes in under 90 secs
Bowler Ben Ketola rolled 12 consecutive strikes on 10 different lanes in 86.9 seconds to register what is reportedly the fastest perfect game. Ketola was inspired by a 2015 video of professional bowler Tom Daugherty performing the feat in a minute and 50.99 seconds. Ketola, who works at a bowling alley, said he bowls at least 50 games a week.
CCTV video shows cop being dragged with car of drug peddler
A CCTV video has surfaced in which a Punjab Police officer is seen being dragged for a distance as he clung on to the bonnet of a drug smuggler's car in Punjab's Ludhiana. Officer Sanjeev Kumar was attempting to catch the drug peddler, Sunny Doda, who was fleeing in his car. The police have launched a hunt to nab Doda.
Activists hang wedding dresses to protest Lebanon rape law
Activists hung 31 white wedding dresses from palm trees in Beirut to protest against the Lebanon rape law. The law, which is referred to as a 'stone age' law, was approved in February and suspends prosecution or execution of penalty if the rapist marries the victim. The activists aim to abolish the legislation.
4 killed in blast in Afghanistan near US Air Force base
At least four security guards were killed and six others were wounded in a suicide blast near a US Air Force base in Afghanistan's Khost on Monday, reports said. The blast occurred shortly after US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in the country on an unannounced visit. This comes after around 140 Afghanistani soldiers were killed in a Taliban attack.
11 CRPF men martyred in Maoist encounter in Chhattisgarh
At least 11 CRPF personnel were martyred on Monday in an encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. The encounter took place when Maoists fired at a patrolling party in Burkapal-Chintagufa area of the worst Maoist-affected district in the state's south Bastar area. Recently, 12 CRPF personnel were martyred in the same district in March in another Maoist ambush.
I'm 16.66% Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist: Nawazuddin
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has featured in a video wherein he reveals the results of a supposed 'DNA test'. Through a series of placards, the actor reveals he is 16.66% Muslim, Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and 16.66% other religions. Towards the end of the video, he holds a placard reading, "When I discovered 'my soul', I found that I'm a 100% artist."
Comedian accuses The Kapil Sharma Show of copying his joke
Comedian Abijit Ganguly has accused The Kapil Sharma Show of copying his joke. Ganguly has alleged that in a recent episode, comedian Kiku Sharda allegedly copied his "younger brother bowler joke" from his video on 'Having an Elder Brother'. In a Facebook post, Ganguly wrote, "I'm feeling angry, and helpless. I just hope there can be enough noise around this."nnn
Reliance Jio posts loss of ₹22.5 crore in six months
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio on Monday reported a net loss of ₹22.5 crore for the six months ended March 31. Net loss stood at ₹7.46 crore in the same period a year ago, Jio said in an exchange filing. Notably, Jio began charging its customers for its services starting from April 1, 2017.
Want my gravestone to say 'this was a fair person': Murthy
Infosys Co-founder Narayana Murthy, while speaking at a US university, said, "I want a stone on my grave that says: 'This was a fair person.'" "Fairness, to me, in every transaction, is extremely important," Murthy further stated. Notably, Murthy has defined success as "the ability to put a smile on the face of people when I enter a room."
A village in Norway has a one-lettered name
A fishing village located in the municipality of Moskenes on the Lofoten Islands in Norway has a one-lettered name, 'Å'. Its name is based on a word from the Old Norse language meaning 'small river', and is pronounced similar to 'aw'. The town, a major tourist attraction, also houses a Lofoten Stockfish Museum and the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum.
The original Hollywood sign was sold on eBay for ₹2.9 crore
The original 1923 Hollywood sign, which was intended to be a real estate advertisement, was sold on eBay in November 2005 for about ₹2.9 crore ($450,400). The owner stated that he had bought the sign from a man who acquired it in 1978, when the city put up a new sign. The sign was sold to finance a Hollywood project.
Woman uses father's recipe to become multimillionaire
Hiroe Tanaka from Japan used a recipe, left by her father when he passed away, to save a bankrupt restaurant in 2008 and make herself a multimillionaire. The recipe detailed how to cook the Japanese street food 'kushikatsu', which refers to fried meat on a stick. Tanaka is the Vice President of Kushikatsu Tanaka restaurant, which is worth $82 million.
Kylie Jenner forced to leave event by anti-fur protestors
Reality television star Kylie Jenner was forced to leave the red carpet from a photo event at the opening of a restaurant as anti-fur protestors raised slogans against her. The protestors were seen holding posters of tortured animals. "Kylie Jenner, you have blood on your hands," shouted the protestors even as Kylie left the photo session and entered the restaurant.
Girl who paid ₹12000 for phone on Snapdeal gets brick in box
A student of IIT Madras, who ordered a new mobile phone through e-commerce firm Snapdeal, has reported that instead of the mobile phone, she found a brick inside the parcel. The girl, who paid ₹12,000 for the product, said she contacted Snapdeal and registered a complaint. An executive from the company said he would enquire into the issue.
Eduwhere to hold all India online mock test for NEET, AIIMS
Eduwhere is conducting all India online mock test for NEET-UG and AIIMS-UG. The NEET-UG test will be conducted from April 29-30, while AIIMS-UG mock test will be held from May 20-21. After the successful submission of the test, the appearing candidates can view their all India rank, answer keys and a detailed analysis report of their test.
Was forced to have sex with father-in-law: Talaq victim
A triple talaq victim, who was divorced through WhatsApp by her husband residing in Dubai, has reportedly revealed that she was forced to be surrogate to her mother-in-law by maintaining relations with her second husband. "Even my husband didn't refuse. When I refused, they tortured me and locked me in a room for as many as six days," she said.
Luxury shoe retailer Jimmy Choo puts itself up for sale
Luxury shoe and bag retailer Jimmy Choo on Monday said it is seeking offers for the company as part of a review of its strategic options to maximise shareholder value. The firm said it had discussed the strategic review process with its majority shareholder, JAB Luxury, which is supportive of the process. Jimmy Choo is valued at over $900 million.
Gaga called Princess Diana just another dead blonde in song
Singer Lady Gaga in her 2013 song Princess Die had described late Princess Diana as 'just another dead blonde'. The song also revolved around Diana's eating disorder and her death in a car crash while being pursued by paparazzi. Reports about the song's lyrics emerged days after Gaga spoke with Prince William via FaceTime over raising awareness about mental health.
Sachin was underage when he was given champagne for 1st 100
Sachin Tendulkar was presented a bottle of champagne after he scored his first international century, but was not allowed to drink it since he was underage. In August 1990, 17-year-old Sachin hit his first century at Old Trafford, Manchester, against England, and was named Man of the Match. He finally opened the bottle at his daughter's first birthday in 1998.
Woman breaks into Drake's home, drinks Pepsi and Sprite
A woman from South Carolina, United States has been arrested for allegedly breaking into rapper Drake's home and drinking Pepsi, Sprite and Fiji bottled water. The accused, 24-year-old Mesha Collins, was found in a locked room wearing one of his hoodies. Charged with residential burglary and held on $100,000 bail, she is expected in court on Wednesday.
Idea stock has fallen 21% since Vodafone merger announcement
Shares of telecom major Idea have fallen by as much as 21% from the time the company announced details of its merger with Vodafone India. The merger of Vodafone with the Aditya Birla Group-led Idea would create a company with nearly 40 crore users. Furthermore, the combined entity will become India's largest telecom operator, beating current leader Bharti Airtel.
Belarus hosts Mad Max-inspired survival car race
A survival car race inspired by dystopian movie franchise 'Mad Max' took place in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, on Saturday. Drivers from Norway, Belarus and Russia participated in 'Battle of Cars 2017'. A video shows head-on collisions and cars being carried away by an earth mover.
Pic shows Shraddha as young & old version of Dawood's sister
Actress Shraddha Kapoor took to Twitter to share a picture of herself as the young and old version of Haseena Parkar, Dawood Ibrahim's late sister from the upcoming film 'Haseena'. The film will trace Haseena's life from her teenage to her 40s. Shraddha's brother Siddhant Kapoor will be seen playing the role of Dawood Ibrahim in the film. n
Esha Deol expecting first child with husband Bharat: Reports
As per reports, Hema Malini and Dharmendra's daughter Esha Deol is expecting her first child with husband Bharat Takhtani. While there has been no official confirmation, a source revealed that the baby is due by the end of this year. Esha and Bharat have known each other since childhood and got married in the year 2012. nn
Football match halted as fans let off smoke bombs in stands
A football match between clubs PSV Eindhoven and AFC Ajax in Netherlands' top division football league was halted as fans let off smoke bombs in the stands. The referee halted play five minutes into the second half as black smoke filled the stadium, with people having eye and respiratory problems. A 35-year-old man was reportedly arrested as a suspect.
Ex-world no. 1 repeatedly asked teenager if she was a virgin
Retired US tennis player Pam Shriver has claimed former Romanian world number one and current Fed Cup captain Ilie Nastase repeatedly asked her if she was a virgin while she was still a teenager. Nastase was removed from a Fed Cup match between Great Britain and Romania after his verbal abuse left British player Johanna Konta in tears.
Czech international footballer found dead in his home
Czech international footballer, František Rajtoral, who played for the Turkish top tier club Gaziantepspor, was found dead in his home in an apparent suicide, the club statement read on Sunday. The club's president informed that the 31-year-old footballer had hanged himself in his house in the southeastern Turkish province of Gaziantep.
J&K tourism department organises 'Mudzilla Car Race'
The Jammu and Kashmir State Tourism Department organised a 'Mudzilla Car Race', a two-day event in the Budgam district on Sunday. Around fifty motorsport enthusiasts participated in the auto-cross event. "It would be an annual calendar event and hope it would boost motorsport in the valley and build a strong community of motorsport enthusiasts in the region", an organiser said.
Apr 24 should be Indian cricket day: Ashwin on Sachin b'day
Wishing Sachin Tendulkar on his 44th birthday on Monday, Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin tweeted, "Many more happy returns of the day @sachin_rt , April 24th should be marked as Indian cricket day. I was lucky to have played along side you." Virat Kohli posted, "Happy B'day Paaji. May God bless you with more happiness and peace. My cricket hero always."
101-yr-old Indian finishes 100m race at international event
Man Kaur, a 101-year-old woman from Chandigarh, completed the 100-metre sprint at the World Masters Games in Auckland on Monday, taking one minute 14 seconds to finish the race. Kaur was the only competitor in the category, thereby being awarded the gold medal for her effort. Kaur, who started running aged 93, will also compete in shot put and javelin.
Online fashion startup StalkBuyLove raises $1 million
Online fashion startup StalkBuyLove has raised $1 million in venture debt from Trifecta Capital, the venture confirmed. In December 2016, StalkBuyLove had raised Series A round of equity funding led by Kalaari Capital. Including the current debt round, StalkBuyLove's total funding adds up to over $5 million. StalkBuyLove was founded in 2012 by Tushar Ahluwalia and Nishrit Shrivastva.
PDP leader Abdul Gani shot dead in J&K's Pulwama
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Abdul Gani Dar was shot at on Monday by suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district while travelling in a car, following which he succumbed to injuries. The Pulwama district president was first admitted to a local hospital but later shifted to a hospital in Srinagar as his condition deteriorated.
6 lakh litres of blood in Indian blood banks wasted in 5 yrs
Over 6 lakh litres of blood has been wasted across India in the last 5 years due to lack of coordination between blood banks and hospitals, a response to an RTI query revealed. Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka recorded the maximum wastage of red blood cells. UP and Karnataka also wasted the maximum units of fresh frozen plasma.