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A lizard is named Jesus Christ Lizard as it can run on water
The green basilisk lizard is often called the 'Jesus Christ Lizard' because it can run on water. Usually found in rain forests of Central America, they are capable of sprinting about 5 feet per second in water. They can run on water as they have long toes on their rear feet with fringes of skin that unfurl in the water.
Who is Rajkumar, Kannada actor honoured with Google Doodle?
Late Kannada actor Rajkumar, born as Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju, is known for appearing in over 200 films and singing over 300 songs. The actor was also awarded the Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award during his career, which spanned over four decades. Google Doodle honoured Rajkumar on Monday, on the occasion of his 88th birth anniversary.
Railways to launch double-decker overnight AC train
The Indian Railways will launch a double-decker train in July for overnight journeys on high-demand routes including Delhi-Lucknow, a senior Railway Ministry official said. The Utkrisht Double-Decker AC Yatri (Uday) Express will feature food and drink vending machines, LCD screens, Wi-Fi speaker systems and 120 seats in each of its coaches. However, the train will not have sleeper berths.
K'taka CM's chopper makes emergency landing after bird hit
A helicopter carrying Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah suffered a bird hit and made an emergency landing at Bengaluru's HAL Airport on Monday shortly after take-off, a police official said. Siddaramaiah and four others, including State Home Minister G Parameshwara who was also on board, are safe and the chopper didn't suffer any damage, Assistant Commissioner of Police P Nagesha Kumar said.
1st cashless transaction was done by Lord Krishna: UP CM
Praising PM Narendra Modi's initiative for cashless economy, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday reportedly said that the first cashless transaction was done years ago by Lord Krishna to help his friend Sudama. He further asserted that only cashless transaction can end corruption. PM Modi had earlier asked BJP MPs to promote the cashless economy. n
PM's appeal for Kashmiri students is only on paper: Owaisi
After PM Narendra Modi appealed to all the states to reach out to Kashmiri students who are staying outside Jammu and Kashmir, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday said that Prime Minister's appeal is only on paper. "Kashmiri students are beaten up many times. This government needs to implement laws and provide security," he added.
Farmers die only when Assembly is in session: Minister
Odisha Agriculture Minister Pradeep Maharathy on Sunday said that farmers commit suicides only when the Assembly is in session. "Once the session is over, are such incidents reported?" he asked. "Odia farmers live with dignity. No farmer has committed suicide even in difficult times like the famine in 1866 or the Super Cyclone in 1999," he added.
FreeCharge may merge with MobiKwik in all-stock deal: Report
Amid developments of Snapdeal's potential sale to rival Flipkart, new reports suggest that Snapdeal-owned digital wallet FreeCharge may merge with rival MobiKwik in an all-stock deal. The new entity is said to get a $200 million investment from a Chinese investor eagerly waiting to make an India entry. FreeCharge is reportedly struggling to raise funding for more than a year.
World will see more pain than happiness in 30 years: Jack Ma
China's e-commerce giant Alibaba's Founder, Jack Ma, on Monday said that in the next 30 years the world will see much more pain than happiness due to job disruptions caused by internet. "Social conflicts will have an impact on all sorts of industries and walks of life," he added. Ma also warned that artificial intelligence will lead to fewer jobs.
Over 2.3L mine workers at risk of silicosis: Govt tells SC
Over 2.3 lakh people employed at various mining sites across India are at the risk of contracting silicosis, the government has informed the Supreme Court. Further, Rajasthan saw the highest number of deaths due to silicosis in a decade at 323, the government data added. Notably, silicosis is a lung disease caused due to the inhalation of dust containing silica.
Macron, Le Pen to face off for French Presidency
Independent centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right National Front leader Marine Le Pen have won the first round of the French presidential election by securing around 23.7% and 21.5% votes respectively. Both candidates will face a final run-off on May 7. It is the first time in 60 years that mainstream left and right-wing parties were rejected in the first round.
Saudi Prince who bombed ISIS, Yemen named ambassador to US
Saudi Arabia King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's son has been appointed as the country's ambassador to the US. Prince Khaled bin Salman is an Air Force pilot who reportedly took part in operations in Yemen and against the Islamic State. The move is seen as a step to provide Trump with a direct line to the Saudi royal family.
I can be 50 times more brutal than terrorists: Duterte
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has warned that he could be 50 times more brutal than the Islamist militants who stage beheadings. Adding, "If you (militants) want me to be an animal, I'm also used to that," Duterte said, "Give me salt and vinegar and I'll eat his (militant's) liver". This comes after a recently foiled terrorist plot in the country.
63-year-old Chinese woman tries to rappel into locked home
Firefighters were forced to rescue a 63-year-old Chinese woman after she tried to rappel into her locked apartment. The woman said she borrowed a rope after a gust of wind locked her door and she did not have enough money to afford a locksmith. "My arms did not have enough strength because I didn't eat in the morning," she added.
Zimbabwe allows parents to pay school fees with goats
Parents in Zimbabwe who cannot afford the school fees of their children can use livestock such as goats and sheep as payment, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Lazarus Dokora has announced. "That is mostly for rural areas, but parents in towns and cities can pay through other means; for instance, doing certain work for the school," another official added.
CEO of largest cement firm resigns amid Syria dealings probe
LafargeHolcim CEO Eric Olsen has resigned amid an investigation into payments the company made to armed groups in Syria to keep a plant operating. The world’s largest cement maker said measures taken to continue safe operations at the plant were “unacceptable”, and “significant errors of judgment were made”. Although cleared of wrongdoing, Olsen said he was resigning effective July 15.
Defence canteens remove Patanjali amla juice on poor report
The canteen stores department, the retailing platform for India's defence forces, suspended sale of Patanjali's amla juice after receiving a negative state-laboratory test report about the product, reports said. The product was tested at the Central Food Lab in Kolkata, which found it 'unfit for consumption'. Incidentally, the same lab found lead levels above permissible limit in Maggi noodles.
The Rock tweets about 5th grader who compared him to a rock
Actor and former wrestler Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, tweeted about a fifth-grade student who wrote similarities between him and a real rock. Johnson, tweeting the student's work, wrote, "Very cool and creative 5th grader who will become a future science leader. Unlike myself in 5th grade who got suspended for using middle finger in class."
Hope you recover: Johar to Twitter user calling him chakka
Filmmaker Karan Johar, while responding to a Twitter user who called him 'chakka', a Hindi term for eunuch, tweeted, "I hope you recover quickly....don't forget your meds!" The user had commented on Karan's interview with a journalist, and tweeted, "So a chhaka is interviewing another chhaka." Johar had earlier revealed that his Twitter is full of posts questioning his sexuality.
Gigi Hadid shares pic with boyfriend Zayn from her birthday
Model Gigi Hadid took to Instagram to share a picture of herself with boyfriend Zayn Malik on the occasion of her 22nd birthday. In the picture, Zayn is seen kissing Gigi, while she holds a cake in her hand. Gigi has reportedly been dating Zayn, a British singer, since the year 2015.
Sachin Tendulkar has a superhero named after him
Richard Branson-owned Virgin Comics created a superhero based on Sachin Tendulkar, who featured in comic books, animation and games. The superhero, named "The Master Blaster" wore a blue and gold armour with a sun across the chest and wielded a cricket bat. The comics were announced in 2007, with Sachin himself working closely with the creators to develop the character.
Muslim teen wins case for right to box in hijab
Amaiya Zafar, a US Muslim teen boxer, has won the right to fight in boxing matches wearing a hijab. The 16-year-old boxer, whose first sanctioned bout is scheduled on April 29, will be allowed to compete wearing a hijab only in the United States. Amaiya was earlier turned away after her weighing-in as her hijab breached competition rules.
Bullets, stones, dialogues can't go together in J&K: Mufti
Following her meeting with PM Narendra Modi, Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti asserted that talks were the only option, but they cannot happen amid stone-pelting and bullets. She also asserted that the stone pelters in Kashmir were being "systematically incited". This comes amid fresh street protests in the Valley by students against the alleged high-handedness of the security forces.
Afghan Defence Min, Army Chief resign after Taliban attack
Afghanistan's Defence Minister Abdullah Habibi and Army Chief of Staff Qadam Shah Shahim have resigned from their positions after over 140 soldiers were killed last week in the deadliest ever attack by Taliban on a military base. Around 10 Taliban fighters dressed in Afghan army uniforms had entered the base and opened fire on soldiers.
Cows & their progeny must have UID for tracking: Govt to SC
The Centre has submitted a report before the Supreme Court on cow protection and smuggling which says that "each cow and its progeny across India should get a Unique Identification Number for tracking". The Centre also recommended special care for cattle beyond the age of milking and stressed on the launching of a scheme for distressed farmers in the report.
Man returns home after 7-year cycling trip around the world
A 35-year-old man from England, Leigh Timmis, on Saturday returned to his home after a seven-year cycling trip around the world. Timmis, who left his home in 2010, covered around 69,200 kilometres on his cycle and raised over ₹82 lakh for a charity that sends kids on trips. He visited six continents on an average daily budget of about ₹400.
RCB holds IPL's highest, lowest total, both scored on Apr 23
Royal Challengers Bangalore, which fell to IPL's lowest-ever total of 49 on Sunday, now holds both the highest and lowest total in the tournament's all 10 editions. Having scored 263/5 against the Pune Warriors India on April 23, 2013, which is the highest-ever total in T20s, RCB crashed to the lowest-ever total against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 23, 2017.
Peggy Whitson breaks US record for most time spent in space
Astronaut Peggy Whitson on Monday broke the record for most cumulative days spent in space by an American astronaut, surpassing Jeff Williams' record of 534 days, NASA announced. Following this, Whitson tweeted, "It is one of those rides that you hope never ends." She recently completed her eighth spacewalk, breaking Sunita Williams' record for the most spacewalks by a woman.
Jurassic Park's dinosaur sound effects were animal sex noise
In the 1993 movie 'Jurassic Park', the sound of Velociraptors barking at each other to communicate, is actually the sound of tortoises having sex, as revealed by sound designer Gary Rydstrom. Further, the sound of Gallimimus was based on the sound of a female horse, who had a male horse coming at her during her reproductive cycle.
There is a 'Stairway to Heaven' in Hawaii
The Haiku Stairs, also known as Stairway to Heaven, is a hike in Hawaii. The nearly 4,000-step trail was built during World War II to enhance military communications. The 'nearly vertical' trek, reaching heights of about 2,000 feet, was closed to public in the 1980s and declared illegal because of safety concerns. However, the attraction is still frequented by visitors.
CCI changed rules to allow 14-yr-old Sachin in dressing room
The Cricket Club of India changed its rules to allow Sachin Tendulkar, who was then 14 years old, to use its dressing room. CCI was urged to induct Tendulkar as a playing member of the club's team by Indian players who had seen him bat. They then changed their rule, which allowed only those above 18 to use the facilities.
Samsung's new update to fix 'red tint' on Galaxy S8 screens
In response to a number of users complaining about a 'red tint' on the screens of their newly purchased Galaxy S8 handsets, Samsung is releasing a software update to eliminate the issue. Earlier, Samsung had issued a statement where it claimed the red tint can be manually fixed by following a set of instructions.
What does 'anti-dog' symbol on Galaxy S8's battery mean?
Samsung's latest flagship smartphone Galaxy S8's battery comes along with an 'anti-dog' symbol depicting a bar across a dog. It means the battery must be kept away from the dogs since chewing it may cause burns and damage to their digestive tract. Furthermore, if a dog chews and punctures the battery, it could swell and potentially burst into flames.
BJP will meet Congress' fate soon: Shiv Sena
The Shiv Sena on Monday in its mouthpiece 'Saamna' said that the BJP will meet the Congress' fate soon. "There were times when Congress used to win all elections and all that it cared about was the victory. They had forgotten about working. Similarly, BJP is enjoying the victory and has forgotten to work," the article said.
PM to follow Vajpayee's path to solve J&K issue: Mehbooba
Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti on Monday met PM Narendra Modi who told her that he will follow former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's policy of reconciliation and not confrontation to solve Kashmir issue. "I also pressed that J&K doesn't have control over water resources and how losses caused by Indus Waters Treaty can be compensated," she said.
Indo-Israel ties more visible under Modi govt: Israel
Israel on Sunday said Indo-Israel ties have become more visible under the Modi government and the Jewish nation respects that change. "India's policy of not having a zero-sum game while dealing with Israel and the Arab nations has sent a positive message," said Israeli envoy Daniel Carmon. Israel is fine with India's relations with the Arab countries also, he added.
SC reinstates Kerala DGP, calls removal 'arbitrary'
Asserting that former Kerala police chief TP Senkumar was "arbitrarily" removed from the post, the Supreme Court on Monday reinstated him. The court set aside the state High Court's order upholding Senkumar's transfer from the post. The state government had earlier asserted that his transfer was a punishment for how he handled the fallout of the 2016 Puttingal Temple fire.
₹1K reward for reporting traffic violation by cops in Rohtak
The Rohtak Police has announced ₹1,000 reward to anyone sending pictures and videos of cops violating traffic rules on its WhatsApp number (9996464100). The police have so far challaned three cops whose photos or videos were received on their WhatsApp number. More than 50 photos and videos of erring policemen are being received by the police every day.
Viral BBC toddlers inspire animated cartoon series
The toddlers whose video went viral when they interrupted their father's BBC interview have inspired a new animated series. 'The Adventures of Mina and Jack - Prologue' shows Mina, dressed like 4-year-old Marion, and Jack, inspired by eight-month-old James, help their father catch a thief. The father, Robert Kelly tweeted, "Funny take-off of our viral video. I look suitably dorky."
Man arrested in Thailand for smuggling semen
A 25-year-old was arrested by Thailand Border Police and fined nearly $6,000 over suspicions of smuggling human semen into Laos. The police said the semen, collected from Chinese and Vietnamese men, was found in vials in a nitrogen tank in his bag. The vials have been sent for testing, while the accused could face up to three years in prison.
Does the service charge even reach employees, asks Paswan
Maintaining that service charge is voluntary, Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan asked, "Does the service charge reach employees?" At present, it's not known "how much or if at all fully or a part of the service charge" is distributed amongst hotel staff, he stated. In this regard, he said hotels should make public the amount actually given to employees.
Ratan Tata praises judicial process on Mistry plea rejection
Ratan Tata has praised the judicial process for its "professionalism and fairness", after National Company Law Tribunal rejected Cyrus Mistry's plea against Tata Sons. Earlier, the NCLT dismissed a petition by Mistry that alleged mismanagement and oppression of minority shareholders at group firms. It also refused to grant waiver to Mistry firms that would've allowed them to file the petition.
Sonu Nigam's Azaan tweet was a bit aggressive: Saif Ali Khan
Actor Saif Ali Khan has said that singer Sonu Nigam's tweet on Azaan was a bit aggressive. He added, "It's fine to express your views on decibel levels. I do think religion should be a private affair and we should be a secular country." Sonu had complained about being woken up by the Azaan and termed it "forced religiousness".
Priyanka Chopra to play Kalpana Chawla in biopic: Report
As per reports, actress Priyanka Chopra will be seen playing the role of astronaut Kalpana Chawla in her biopic. The film will mark the directorial debut of Priya Mishra. Notably, Kalpana was the first woman of Indian origin in space. She died in 2003, while returning to Earth in the space shuttle Columbia along with six other astronauts on board.nn
Jonty Rhodes quotes 'Make In India' to thank Modi
Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes quoted PM Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative, while thanking him for wishing his daughter on her birthday. Rhodes, whose two-year-old daughter is named India, said she was blessed to have been born in the country of "so many amazing people." Rhodes used the hashtag #makeinindia in his tweet.
US teen dies after getting struck during hammer-throw event
Ethan Roser, a 19-year-old college student died after being struck during a hammer-throw competition at an event in Chicago. Roser, who was volunteering at the track and field event, was accidentally struck by a seven-kilogram hammer. Roser was taken to a hospital after the mishap where he was pronounced dead by the hospital authorities.
Sehwag posts photo of 'God ji sleeping' on Sachin's birthday
On the occasion of Sachin Tendulkar's 44th birthday on Monday, Virender Sehwag posted a picture of Tendulkar captioned, "God ji sleeping". Sehwag posted a birthday wish for Tendulkar, calling him one who "could stop time in India". Meanwhile, Anil Kumble also wished Sachin on Twitter, writing, "One of the most inspiring sportsmen the world has seen...have a splendid year ahead."
Florence Nightingale's 'rubbish' amulets to go on display
Amulets bought by Florence Nightingale during her Egyptian holiday in 1849 will be displayed for the first time in England. Nightingale had described the amulets as "Egyptian rubbish" in letters to her sister. She wrote, "you don't know how difficult it is to get anything at Cairo... you will think, and very truly, what I have sent home very shabby."
Odisha to construct food park, develop Rathibali waterfall
The Odisha Tourism Department will invest ₹2.5 crore to construct a food park along NH 26 in Koraput and develop the Rathibali waterfall, an official has said. The food court-cum-public convenience centre is expected to help strengthen the tribal economy by offering employment opportunities and inflow of visitors. Meanwhile, a watch tower and pathway will be developed at the waterfall.
Security guard murdered at Jayalalithaa's tea estate
A security guard at late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's Kodanad tea estate was murdered on Sunday by unidentified men. In what is being called as a possible robbery attempt, another security guard was seriously injured and was rushed to a hospital, reports claimed. This comes amid the merger talks between the two factions of her party AIADMK.
Apple CEO threatened to remove Uber from App Store in 2015
Apple CEO Tim Cook in 2015 threatened to remove Uber from App Store after learning Uber was secretly identifying iPhones even when the app was deleted from the phone, according to The New York Times. Uber had managed to hide this activity from employees at Apple headquarters. Cook held a meeting with Uber CEO after which Uber ended the practice.
Golf balls in McCain Foods' hash browns prompts recall
McCain Foods USA on Friday announced a partial recall of two varieties of hash browns over fears they may contain pieces of golf balls. McCain Foods said "extraneous golf ball materials" may have been "inadvertently harvested with potatoes" despite its "stringent supply standards". It said the pieces could be a choking hazard but injuries have not been reported yet.
I have not signed any show on any channel, says Sunil Grover
Comedian Sunil Grover has said that he has not signed a show on any channel. He added, "I am a performer and my job is to perform and act. There are offers, but nothing has been decided yet, but I will be doing something for sure." Earlier, Grover was part of The Kapil Sharma Show but left after a fight.
All 10 batsmen out for single figures for first time in IPL
All Royal Challengers Bangalore batsmen were dismissed for single figures against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL on Sunday, marking the first such instance in IPL history. It was also the second time in the IPL that all 20 players from both teams were out, the only other occasion being in 2010. RCB were dismissed for 49, IPL's lowest-ever total.
Trial to stop hand baggage stamping at 6 more airports
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will be conducting a week-long trial to stop the stamping of hand baggage at six more airports between April 24 to April 30. The airports included in the list are Chennai, Patna, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur and Lucknow. Earlier, hand baggage stamping was stopped at seven airports including Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Mumbai.
No differences with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir: BJP
The BJP on Sunday said that there are no differences with its ally PDP in Jammu and Kashmir and the Mehbooba Mufti-led government is "working well". "The Chief Minister is engaged in daily work...so are ministers and the Deputy CM. There is no tension," said BJP. The PDP had earlier accused BJP of betraying it in the council elections.
BJP may win 202-220 seats in MCD polls: Exit Poll
An exit poll conducted by India Today-Axis My India has predicted 202-220 seats for BJP in the 272-ward MCD. The BJP is in power in MCD for the past ten years. The exit poll has further predicted 23-35 seats for AAP and 19-31 seats for Congress. "Exit poll results are according to our expectations," said Delhi BJP President Manoj Tiwari.
Andhra police raid YSR Cong office over 'offensive' FB post
The Andhra Pradesh Police has conducted searches at Jaganmohan Reddy-led YSR Congress Party headquarters in Hyderabad over Facebook posts made by a man who reportedly works on the opposition party's social media team. Reports also suggest that the government is likely to set up a Social Media Regulatory Authority (SMRA) to 'control' social media platforms.
Recognise Balochistan as nation, if Pak kills Jadhav: Swamy
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has said that India should recognise Balochistan as a separate country if Pakistan went ahead with the execution of ex-Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav. "Pakistan should be taught a lesson... Pakistan should be divided into Balochistan, Pakhtunistan and Sindh to teach it a lesson for encouraging cross-border terrorism," he further added.
CIC decides 1,288 appeals by retired IAF official in 1 order
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has decided 1,288 appeals filed by a retired Air Force official in one order. Retired Wing Commander Sanjeev Sharma filed these appeals before the CIC after not getting information on several issues, including gifts given at farewell parties of officers, felling of trees, workings of the Air Force Wives Welfare Association, contingency funds among others.
States need to work together for 'New India': PM Modi
Addressing a meeting of the Niti Aayog's Governing Council, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said that states need to work together to create a 'New India'. "The NITI Aayog is working on a 15-year long-term vision, 7-year medium-term strategy, and 3-year action agenda," PM Modi said. The meeting was skipped by Chief Ministers Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal.
Kashmiri scholar leaves BITS Pilani after facing abuses
Hashim Sofi, a Kashmiri scholar at Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani in Rajasthan, has left the institute after facing alleged threats and abuses. Sofi alleged that some objectionable messages were written on his hostel room's door and on his T-shirts, which were kept in the balcony. "Anti-national Kashmiri pervert, no place for you," read a message.
Govt releases coffee scented stamps in Bengaluru
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS for Communications Manoj Sinha on Sunday released coffee scented postage stamps at the General Post Office in Bengaluru. The stamps, which are being printed at the India Security Press, will be priced at ₹100. Notably, India introduced its first aromatic stamp, a ₹15 sandalwood scented stamp, in 2006.
Saudi Arabia restores civil service, military allowances
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal decree on Saturday restoring financial allowances for civil servants and military personnel. Saudi had cut ministers' salaries by 20% and scaled back financial perks for public sector employees last year to save money at a time of low oil prices. They were the first-ever pay cuts for Saudi government employees.
Elon Musk shares picture with girlfriend Amber Heard
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Monday shared a picture of him eating out with his actress girlfriend Amber Heard on Instagram. "Having moo moo at Moo Moo Gold Coast," he captioned the picture. Reports said Musk and Heard had their first public outing in Australia where the couple went zip-lining with two of Musk's sons.
Male fan follows Esha Gupta into ladies washroom in Dubai
Actress and former Miss India Esha Gupta, who was at a fashion show in Dubai, was followed by a male fan into the ladies washroom, on the pretext of helping her with her gown which got stuck. "I was just taken aback... But he then apologised, said he wants a picture with me, and waited outside," said Esha.
Main kyu chahunga ki producer ka ghar baar bik jaye: Varun
Varun Dhawan has said that if someone is putting their money into his films, he wants that person to make money while adding, "Main kyu chahunga ki uska ghar baar bik jaye?" He added, "When I was growing up, I heard horror stories about producers losing their houses overnight... hearing of them getting evicted is very sad."
Happy b'day to India, from India: Modi to Rhodes' daughter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes' daughter, India, via Twitter on her birthday on Sunday. Retweeting Rhodes' birthday wish for his daughter, Modi wrote, "Happy birthday to India, from India. :)". Rhodes' daughter India was born in Mumbai in 2015, while Rhodes was in the country for the IPL as fielding coach for Mumbai Indians.
London Marathon runner helps fellow athlete finish race
Matthew Rees, a London Marathon runner showed sportsmanship and helped an exhausted fellow runner at the event to reach the race's finish line. Rees saw Chorlton Runners' David Wyeth struggling to continue with the race with just 200 metres to go before slowing down and supporting Wyeth to finish the race.
Abuses by ex-world no.1 leaves British tennis star in tears
Britain's women's singles number one tennis player Johanna Konta was reduced to tears following former men's world number one Ilie Nastase's abusive comments towards her during Britain's match against Romania in the Fed Cup. Nastase, who was escorted out of the court and suspended, had earlier made a racist jibe about the colour of Serena Williams' unborn baby.
Younis first Pakistani batsman to score 10,000 Test runs
Younis Khan became the first Pakistani batsman and the 13th overall to score 10,000 Test runs after reaching the landmark in the first Test against the West Indies on Sunday. The 39-year-old, who had made his debut in 2000, took 116 Tests to amass the total and also became the oldest cricketer to reach the landmark.
White House sidewalk to be closed to public permanently
The sidewalk along the south fence of the White House will be closed permanently to the public, the US Secret Service has announced. This will "lessen the possibility of individuals illegally accessing the White House grounds," it added. People often frequent the sidewalk, and the Secret Service said the decision will not obstruct their ability to view the White House.
J&K police arrest Facebook page admin for rumour-mongering
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday arrested the administrator of Facebook page 'JK News Channel' from Budgam in a case of 'rumour-mongering' using social networking websites. The police said that the page had uploaded false and baseless information on April 18 that "one person was killed and 15 others injured in Sopore".
Three die while trying to save cow that fell into well
Three persons died of inhaling toxic gas while trying to save a cow that had fallen into a well in Karaura village of Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district, according to police officials. Another person who tried to save the cow became seriously ill and was taken to a hospital for treatment, while the cow died.
Govt denies CISF involvement in Taj Mahal saffron scarf row
The government on Sunday denied any involvement of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) or the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in restricting foreign supermodels from entering Taj Mahal wearing saffron scarves. A statement by the Culture and Tourism Ministry stated, "It appears that these people getting the scarves removed could either be guides or members of their group."
Maldives blogger stabbed to death, 3rd such attack in 5 yrs
Maldivian blogger Yameen Rasheed was stabbed to death in the country's capital Male on Sunday, according to reports. He is the third media personality to be targeted in the Maldives in the past five years. Rasheed, an outspoken critic of the government and radical Islam, was reportedly found with multiple stab wounds on the staircase of his house.
Venezuelan woman blocks army truck during anti-govt rally
A video has emerged of a Venezuelan woman protester standing alone against an armoured military truck during the "mother of all marches" against President Nicolas Maduro. Opposition praised the woman's courage, saying, "This is our Venezuelan woman, brave, God bless her...today and always." Protestors called for Maduro's resignation and blamed him for plunging the economy into a crisis.
RCB post lowest ever score of 49 in IPL history
Royal Challengers Bangalore posted IPL's lowest ever team total, being dismissed for 49 by Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. No RCB batsman was able to reach double figures, with the highest individual score for the visitors being Kedar Jadhav's 9(7). Nathan Coulter-Nile, Colin de Grandhomme, and Chris Woakes picked up three wickets each for KKR.
Messi reaches 500 Barça goals after brace in El Clasico win
Lionel Messi reached 500 career goals for Barcelona after completing a final minute brace in Barcelona's 3-2 win over Real Madrid on Sunday. Real's Casemiro opened the scoring in the 28th minute before Lionel Messi dribbled past three to score his first goal. Ivan Rakitic scored a 73rd-minute curler prior to Sergio Ramos' sending off and James Rodriguez' 88th-minute equaliser.
Russian gets longest ever cybercrime sentence in US history
Russian hacker Roman Seleznev, specialising in stolen credit card numbers, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison, the longest sentence handed down for cybercrime in US history. Seleznev is the son of Russian Parliamentarian and President Vladimir Putin's ally Valery Seleznev. Russian officials had described the hacker's arrest in 2014 in the Maldives as a "kidnapping".
NOTA introduced for the first time in MCD elections
For the first time in Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections, the None Of The Above (NOTA) option was made available during polling which took place on Sunday. While the total number of voters in the Delhi civic polls stood at more than 1.32 crore, the voter turnout was recorded low at 54%.
US blames TCS, Infosys of unfair practices in H-1B visa draw
US President Donald Trump's administration has accused Indian IT firms TCS and Infosys of unfairly applying for large numbers of H-1B visas by putting extra tickets in the current lottery system. Notably, Trump signed an executive order earlier this week seeking changes to the H-1B visa process which he claims undercuts US workers by bringing in cheaper foreign labour.
Kiku thanks Sunil, Asgar on 100th episode of Kapil's show
Comedian Kiku Sharda, who plays 'Bumper' on 'The Kapil Sharma Show', thanked host Kapil Sharma and former colleagues Sunil Grover and Ali Asgar on the completion of 100 episodes of the show. "Big day for all of us. Congrats," tweeted Kiku. The promotional poster he shared also showed Sunil Grover and Ali Asgar's characters on the show.
Child sex content ban may cause monopoly: Internet providers
The government order to block child sexual abuse content by using resources of the UK-based Internet Watch Foundation will create monopoly and make it an expensive affair for companies, internet service providers have said. They also demanded that the government must share responsibility with the industry as companies will pass on the extra cost burden from this move to consumers.
Heatwaves claimed over 4,600 lives in last 4 years in India
Heatwaves in India have claimed over 4,620 lives in the last four years, according to the Ministry of Earth Sciences. As many as 4,246 of the total deaths were recorded in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana alone. The actual figures are larger as causes other than heat stroke and dehydration are not accounted for, an official said.
Catholic bishops meet Yogi over safety of churches in UP
A delegation of bishops from Catholic churches of Uttar Pradesh has met CM Yogi Adityanath and requested him to ensure the safety of their places of worship. This comes after right-wing Hindu Yuva Vahini (HYV) activists recently brought a prayer service at a church to a halt. Notably, Adityanath himself had set up HYV in 2002.
Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman adopts Bengaluru lake
Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that she would adopt Kalena Agrahara Lake near Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru. Sitharaman said that she hopes to rejuvenate the lake with funds from MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) and also with the help of local authorities and Karnataka Lake Development Authority.
Leaked video accuses Egyptian army of extrajudicial killings
A recent video allegedly shows Egyptian soldiers executing detainees in the Sinai region and then staging events to make the deaths appear to be casualties of a gun battle. However, a pro-government news site denounced the video as a fabrication. Notably, Egypt's army has been carrying out an offensive against Islamist militants in the region for years.
US has now gone seriously mad: North Korean media
North Korean newspaper Rodong Sinmun has said, "The US has now gone seriously mad. It is mulling frightening the DPRK and achieving something with nuclear strategic bombers, nuclear carriers, etc." Adding that North Korea will answer to such provocations with a pre-emptive strike, the newspaper said, "The army and people of the DPRK will never be browbeaten by such bluffing."
Margot Robbie to star as Queen Elizabeth in film: Report
As per reports, Suicide Squad actress Margot Robbie has been cast as Queen Elizabeth in the upcoming film Mary Queen of Scots. The titular character of Mary Stuart is being portrayed by Saoirse Ronan. Directed by Josie Rourke, the film revolves around the historical family rivalry between Elizabeth and Mary, who were cousins.
Akshay sets up insurance scheme for stunt performers: Report
As per reports, actor Akshay Kumar has set up an insurance scheme for the stuntmen and stuntwomen of Bollywood. The scheme, which is said to be the brainchild of Akshay and cardiac surgeon Dr Ramakanta Panda, will cover 380 stuntmen and women between 18 and 55 years of age. Earlier, Akshay had said, "Safety is not great here (in Bollywood)."
Virat Kohli out for a golden duck for the third time in T20s
Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck for the third time in his T20 career, caught on his first ball against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL on Sunday. KKR pacer Nathan Coulter-Nile bowled a full delivery outside off which was edged by Kohli, with Manish Pandey catching it after a fumble. This was Kohli's seventh duck in T20s.
Gujarat Lions' Dwayne Bravo ruled out of remainder of IPL
Gujarat Lions' Dwayne Bravo has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2017 Indian Premier League after he failed to recover from the injury he suffered during the Big Bash League. The West Indies all-rounder had been travelling with the team while undergoing rehabilitation. Gujarat Lions are currently placed eighth in the Indian Premier League points table.
NBA team's mascot trolls opponents with mocking cue cards
NBA side Milwaukee Bucks' mascot, Bango the buck, trolled the Toronto Raptors by holding cue cards mocking the Toronto-based side. One cue card read, "Did you hear the Toronto Raptors basketball team doesn't have a website?", with the next response cue card reading, "They can't get 3 'W's' together." Notably, the Bucks hold a 2-1 series lead over the Raptors.
Digvijaya Singh mentions non-existent Aus visa in tweet
Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh tweeted about Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull's recent visit to India, wherein he mistakenly mentioned 'visa 457' as 'visa 475'. Singh had tweeted that Turnbull probably came to India to get advice from PM Narendra Modi on deporting Indians living in Australia. Recently, Australia abolished visa 457, a work visa which is used by many Indians.
Parents send 2k postcards to T'gana CM over school fee hike
Hyderabad Schools Parents Association has started a 'Postcard Campaign' to draw Telangana CM KC Rao's attention to the issue of school fee hike. The association has posted over 2,000 postcards in batches with the slogan, "Let's write to CM sir!" This comes after a Telangana government committee to review the issue of school fee hike delayed its report.
38 Indians detained in UK for overstaying visa periods
As many as 38 Indian citizens who had overstayed their visa periods were detained in one of the largest operations by immigration and police officials in UK's Leicester. The 38 Indians that include 29 men and nine women were found working illegally at two clothing factories in the city and now face deportation to India.
12-yr-old murders friend over ₹250 cricket match bet in WB
A 12-year-old boy in West Bengal's Howrah district allegedly killed his friend after a dispute over a cricket bet of ₹250, police said on Sunday. The victim, also a 12-year-old, won the bet but the accused refused to pay up. The accused reportedly smashed the victim's head with a brick and tried to hide the body in a nearby jungle.
China launches campaign to teach students how to catch spies
The Communist Party of China has launched a campaign to train school and college students how to spot and catch foreign spies through easy-to-read books and lists of anti-espionage techniques. The books will reportedly have graphics, comics, and games like 'find the spy'. Earlier, China encouraged citizens to join counter-intelligence efforts, by offering rewards of 10,000 to 500,000 yuan.
Irish body favours change in constitutional law on abortion
A body set up to advise Irish government on constitutional change has voted to replace or amend the part of Ireland's Constitution which imposes strict limits on abortion. While 87% of the members voted for replacing or amending the clause, only 13% voted to retain it. Notably, Ireland permits abortion only if the mother's life is at risk.