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Delhi: Men transporting buffaloes attacked; complaints filed
Three men were allegedly attacked by animal rights activists near the Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi for transporting buffaloes and complaints have also been filed against the attackers and the men who were assaulted. The incident took place late on Saturday night and the victims, including truck driver, have been booked under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Rihanna photoshops Queen Elizabeth II's face onto her photos
Singer Rihanna took to Instagram to share photos of Queen Elizabeth II's face photoshopped onto some of her outfits. "It's funny and everything, but be careful, the English are really sensitive!" commented a user. It is being reported that her series of posts were intended to mark the monarch's 91st birthday on April 21.
KRK apologises to actor Mohanlal for calling him Chota Bheem
Self-styled critic Kamaal R Khan (KRK) took to Twitter to apologise to Malayalam actor Mohanlal for calling him Chota Bheem. KRK was slammed by Mohanlal's fans after he tweeted, "You look like Chota Bheem so how will you play the role of Bheem in Mahabharata." Mohanlal will play Bheem in 'The Mahabharata' being produced on a budget of ₹1,000 crore.
Teen stambh-parampara, pratishtha, anushasan: Ranveer on pic
Actor Ranveer Singh took to social media to share a picture of himself, along with actor Arjun Kapoor and filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar, director of 2014 film 'Gunday'. They're seen posing like Gandhiji's three monkeys with a poster of the Amitabh Bachchan-Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Mohabbatein' in the backdrop. The picture was captioned, "Teen stambh...Parampara, Pratishtha aur Anushasan!"
Priyanka, Deepika are my seniors, wrong to compare us: Huma
Actress Huma Qureshi has said that it is wrong to compare her with Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone as both of them are very senior actors. She added, "I'm proud of what they've done for themselves and for the country," referring to their careers in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Huma will make her debut in Hollywood with the film 'Viceroy's House'.
World's largest rodent species' member gives birth in UK zoo
A six-year-old capybara, member of the world's largest rodent species has given birth to a pup at Chester Zoo, UK. Capybaras are often referred to as giant guinea pigs and can grow to up to 5 feet in length. Notably, the species is threatened due to habitat degradation and illegal poaching for its meat and skin, for making leather.
Man returns bag containing blank cheques worth ₹20 lakh
Dinabandhu Mahalder from West Bengal returned an abandoned bag full of blank cheques worth ₹20 lakh from a local train. After going through the documents, Mahaldar managed to find an Aadhar card and a contact number. He then called the number and gave the bag to its owner after verifying his identity with the photo on the Aadhar card.
4 years since Gayle's 175*(66) for RCB broke four records
Royal Challengers Bangalore's Chris Gayle scored 175*(66) against the Pune Warriors India to break four records on April 23, 2013. Gayle, who scored the fastest ton in cricket, also registered the highest individual score in the format. Gayle registered the most number of sixes in a T20 innings while helping RCB put up the highest team total in the format.
Want kids to emulate Williamson, instead of me: McCullum
Gujarat Lions' Kiwi batsman Brendon McCullum says that he does not want budding cricketers to emulate him, he wants them to emulate current New Zealand captain Kane Williamson instead. The former New Zealand captain has scored 258 runs in 6 games for Gujarat at a strike-rate of 150.87 so far.
There is no run-rate which is high, says MS Dhoni
Following his match-winning knock of 61*(34) against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, MS Dhoni said he does not consider any run rate high. "It boils down to how well the opposition bowlers execute their yorkers or length deliveries... 7, 8, 9 or 10 doesn't matter. What really matters is if you can put pressure on the opposition bowlers," said Dhoni.
In pictures: Global 'March for Science' marks Earth Day 2017
Over 600 marches were held worldwide on April 22 to mark Earth Day, protesting against White House's denial of climate change. The main 'March for Science' event was held in Washington DC where marchers held various signs attacking US President Donald Trump. The protests kicked off in Australia, New Zealand and were seen in Europe and South America also.
Soldier jumps from fuel tanker to save whale
A crew member of a fuel tanker jumped off the deck to save a whale which was caught in a line between the tanker and a boat. The soldier, reportedly from Algeria, jumped into the sea without a life jacket. He eventually managed to free the whale after nearly 10 minutes in the sea.
Sonu Nigam posts video of early morning Azaan on Twitter
Singer Sonu Nigam on Sunday took to Twitter to post a video of the early morning Azaan. In the video, which he captioned "Goodmorning India", the Azaan lasted for more than two minutes. Earlier, Nigam had said he is not a Muslim but still he is woken up by the Azaan every morning and called it "forced religiousness".
Aadhaar details of 10 lakh leaked by Jharkhand govt website
A programming error on a website maintained by the Jharkhand Directorate of Social Security has made Aadhaar details of over 10 lakh citizens public. The glitch revealed the names, addresses, Aadhaar numbers and even bank account details of Jharkhand's old age pension scheme's beneficiaries. Jharkhand government officials said they are aware of the breach and are working to fix it.
Voting for Delhi municipal corporation election begins
Voting in Municipal Corporation of Delhi elections for 272 wards across three corporations took place on Sunday. More than 1.3 crore people including 1.1 lakh first-time voters are expected to vote, with the counting to be held on April 26. This is the first time that voters are being given the 'None of the Above' option in Delhi's municipal elections.
French prez candidate holds 7 rallies at once using 3D tech
French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon recently spoke simultaneously at seven rallies using a 3D technology. While he was physically present at one of the rallies, his image was projected to the crowds at six other locations at the same time. The first round of voting for French presidential elections took place on Sunday.
Google looking for 10,000 people for a 4-year health study
Google parent Alphabet is looking for 10,000 volunteers for a four-year-long health study. The findings of the study from the collected health data will be used towards prevention of diseases. The volunteers will be required to sign up for a number of doctor appointments, wear an investigative smartwatch, sleep with a monitor under their mattress and share their health records.
Airline staff accused of hitting woman with baby stroller
An American Airlines employee has been accused of hitting a woman, travelling with her twins, with a baby stroller. A fellow passenger, who posted a video of the incident's aftermath, said the employee violently took the woman's stroller, hitting her with it and just missing her baby. He then tried to fight a passenger who stood up for the woman.
TN CM meets protesting farmers in Delhi, assures action
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami on Sunday met the farmers who are protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi for over a month to demand drought relief fund and waiver on their loans. "I will take up with PM the demands put forward by the farmers. I urge the farmers to end this protest," said Palaniswami.
Lalu's family has benami property worth ₹115 cr: BJP leader
Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi has alleged that RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav's family had amassed benami property worth ₹115 crore in a posh area of New Delhi through a shell company. Further, Modi also showed documents to prove his claim. However, RJD dismissed the allegations and dared Modi to get all the charges probed by a central agency.
Stalin slams govt for imposing Hindi on non-Hindi speakers
DMK working president MK Stalin in a video on Saturday, slammed the central government for sidelining non-Hindi speaking people by imposing Hindi on all citizens. He attacked the parliamentary proposition to make Hindi compulsory for MPs and Central ministers who know the language. He also criticised the government for the proposal to make Hindi compulsory in CBSE schools.
I saw Advani trying to stop Babri demolition: Ex-Sena leader
Former Shiv Sena MP Satish Pradhan has claimed that he had seen BJP leaders LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi pacifying the crowd, and preventing them from demolishing the Babri Masjid. Notably, Pradhan will also be tried along with Advani, Joshi, Uma Bharti and other senior BJP leaders in the case as per the recent Supreme Court order.
Even Allah doesn't want impure mosque in Ayodhya: RSS
RSS ideologue Indresh Kumar on Saturday said Muslims in India have realised that even Allah doesn't want an "impure" mosque at the disputed site in Ayodhya. The 15th-century structure was named after an individual (Babur) and so it could never be used by Muslims as they only worshipped one God, he said. Allah never accepted the structure, he added.
Ola's cab-leasing arm posts loss of ₹13.3 crore in 2016
Ola Fleet Technologies, the cab-leasing arm of homegrown ride-hailing startup Ola, has posted a loss of ₹13.3 crore for the financial year 2016 compared to a profit of ₹3.9 crore in the previous year. Net sales, however, tripled from ₹1.8 crore in FY15 to ₹5.6 crore in FY16. Last month, Ola infused ₹50 crore into the leasing subsidiary.
Have a good case against Vijay Mallya, now up to UK: Jaitley
Commenting on wilful defaulter Vijay Mallya, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, in an interview said, "Our agencies have a good case against him." "It is now for the British courts to execute and take the relevant decisions," Jaitley added. He further said this is a message to people that now by merely skipping through India's geographical boundaries, they cannot escape law.
Minister Babul Supriyo shares wrong pic of Rajkot bus stand
Union Minister Babul Supriyo has shared a photo of a yet-to-be-built bus stand in Gujarat's Rajkot while saying that it has already been inaugurated. The photo later turned out to be a computer-aided drawing of the bus stand. However, Supriyo later admitted that he had got the photo from a friend, and had "blindly" posted it with the same text.
Will take action against MLA over 'drinking' remark: Malini
BJP MP Hema Malini has said she will take action against Bacchu Kadu, an independent MLA from Maharashtra, over the latter's 'drinking' remark on her. While commenting on farmer suicides, Kadu had earlier said, "Hema Malini drinks every day, but does she commit suicide?" However, Malini did not specify the nature of action she intended to take against Kadu.
Throwback and there's throw way way back: Johar on old pic
Filmmaker Karan Johar took to Instagram to share a childhood picture of himself. "There is throwback and then there is throw way way back," read Karan's caption alongside the picture. Karan, who recently became father to twins via surrogacy, shared pictures of the twins' nursery designed by Gauri Khan.
Sushant takes a dig at Ganguly after Dhoni's innings
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput took a dig at former India captain Sourav Ganguly, after MS Dhoni's match-winning knock for Rising Pune Supergiant against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL on Saturday. Ganguly had earlier raised doubts about Dhoni's T20-playing ability, at which Sushant tweeted after the match, "Wonder where are the Experts now". Sushant had earlier also defended Dhoni on Twitter.
China get dismissed for 28, lose to Saudi Arabia by 390 runs
Saudi Arabia defeated China by 390 runs on Saturday in ICC World Cricket League Division Asia-1 match. Seven Chinese batsmen got out for zero while one batsman was absent hurt as the team got dismissed for 28 in 12.4 overs. Batting first, Saudi Arabia had scored 418 in their 50 overs. The tournament is being played in Thailand.
Dhoni and last ball finishes will never get old, tweets SRH
Applauding Rising Pune Supergiant's MS Dhoni for his match winning knock against them on Saturday, Sunrisers Hyderabad tweeted, "Dhoni and last ball finishes will never get old. Great show by the Giants." Another user tweeted, "MS Dhoni is finally back where he belongs," while another tweet read, "#MSDhoni And Last Ball Finishes, Still A Better Love Story Than Twilight+Titanic Combined."
Virat Kohli applauds MS Dhoni's innings for Pune
India captain Virat Kohli has applauded MS Dhoni's 34-ball 61* which led Rising Pune Supergiant to win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday. "MS Dhoni does what he's done with so much confidence over the years. What a champion knock. Great to watch," tweeted Kohli. Pune captain Steve Smith also praised Dhoni, saying he "came good again" under pressure.
RPS co-owner's brother trolled after Dhoni hits 61* in IPL
Harsh Goenka, brother of Rising Pune Supergiant owner Sanjiv Goenka, was trolled on Twitter for his earlier criticism of MS Dhoni, after the player hit 61*(34) against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL on Saturday. "Moment of silence for @hvgoenka. Dhoni 61* :) apply aloe vera to burnt area. Oh, also, don't bother apologizing," tweeted a user.
Pandya gets out for 1st time in IPL 2017 after 6 not outs
Mumbai Indians' all-rounder Hardik Pandya got out for the first time in IPL 2017 on Saturday against Delhi Daredevils. Pandya had remained unbeaten in six innings before his dismissal, scoring 96 runs in this year's edition. Interestingly, the right-hander is yet to be dismissed by a bowler in the tournament as he was run out in his 7th innings.
Mumbai remain on top of IPL points table with win over Delhi
Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Daredevils by 14 runs on Saturday in a low-scoring encounter at the Wankhede Stadium. Mitchell McClenaghan took 3 wickets for Mumbai as Delhi managed to score only 128/7 while chasing down the target of 143. With their sixth win in seven matches, Mumbai remained on top of the points table of IPL 2017.
Tarantulas rely on side-eyes to navigate back home: Study
Spain-based researchers have found that tarantulas use their lateral eyes to track direction and distance to return to their nests after catching their prey. The study says that the 'wolf spider' species doesn't retrace its steps. Instead, it calculates 2D movements as sides of a right-angled triangle and walks along the hypotenuse of the hypothetical triangle to navigate back home.
India becoming a hub of international arbitration: CJI
Chief Justice of India JS Khehar said on Saturday that India is becoming a hub of international commercial arbitration, fuelled by increasing foreign investment. He added that the government's 'zero interference' in the process will further promote the confidence of traders. Justice Khehar further praised the 'Make in India' scheme, saying it will make the country a favoured market.
US scientists to protest Trump policies in Washington
US scientists will stage a 'March for Science' in Washington on Saturday provoked by steep cuts President Donald Trump has proposed for science and research budgets. Participants say the march, timed to coincide with the Earth Day environmental event, will be nonpartisan and marks a new frontier for scientists more accustomed to laboratories and classrooms than activism in the streets.
Chelsea win six-goal thriller to reach FA Cup final
Chelsea defeated Tottenham 4-2 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday, to reach their seventh final in the tournament in the last 17 years. Willian scored a brace for Chelsea, with Tottenham coming back from behind on both occasions. Eden Hazard came off the bench to score the decider, before Nemanja Matić's long-range first-touch strike sealed the scoreline.
Huawei claims its phones are 'slow' due to memory shortage
Huawei Business Group CEO Richard Yu has admitted that some units of its P10 smartphone are slower than others as there's a "serious shortage" of flash memory in the supply chain. Yu noted that different P10 units shipped with different memory chips. This comes after users complained of data reading speeds as low as 250MB/s while other devices had 750MB/s.n
Rahul slams PM's advice to babus to limit social media use
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the latter asked the bureaucrats to not use social media for self-promotion or spend too much time online. “Leading by example is clearly overrated,” Rahul Gandhi tweeted. Gandhi's remark was in reference to the Prime Minister's active usage of several social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram.
Sasikala's nephew questioned over bribing EC official
AIADMK (Amma) leader and Sasikala Natarajan's nephew TTV Dinakaran was on Saturday questioned by the police in Delhi for allegedly bribing an Election Commission official for retaining the 'two leaves' party symbol. His call logs, WhatsApp messages and SMSes are also being examined, the police said. Earlier, the EC had frozen the usage of AIADMK poll symbol in the by-elections.
Uber seeks ₹12 crore from taxi unions for harming its image
Taxi-hailing service Uber has approached Bombay High Court seeking ₹12 crore in damages from taxi driver associations for harming its reputation and livelihood of drivers by protesting against the company. Uber cited 830 incidents in which passengers or drivers were harassed "under the garb of strikes" in Mumbai. The suit referred to protests by Ola and Uber drivers in March.
Peaceful outcome for Korean peninsula still possible: US
US Vice President Mike Pence has said that denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula can still be achieved peacefully because of China's efforts. "We are encouraged by the steps that China has taken so far," Pence added. Earlier, President Donald Trump also praised Chinese efforts to rein in "North Korea menace" after it warned the US of a "super-mighty pre-emptive strike".
Calling Germany a rogue economy is bullshit: Finance Min
Germany's Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has said that British media calling his country a "rogue economy" is "bullshit". This comes after an article in a British tabloid described Germany as the "biggest threat to the stability of the global economy right now" more than the looming Brexit or US President Donald Trump's "bone-headed protectionism".
Unaware truck driver drags car along highway
An unaware truck driver dragged a car, trapped under the rear wheel of the truck, along a highway in California, United States. A video captured by a passerby, Brian Steimke, shows the car driver waving his hands and saying, "he's not stopping". The highway police, however, stated that there were no charges against the truck driver.
Pakistani man claims to eat leaves, wood for 25 years
Mehmood Butt from Pakistan claims to have been eating leaves and wood for the last 25 years and has never fallen ill. Butt stated that as there was "too much poverty" in his family it was better to eat wood than beg on the street. He further added that wood from Banyan, Tali and Suck Chain trees are his favourite.
Time very different concept for us: Liquor firm Rémy Martin
Eric Vallat, CEO of the House of Rémy Martin, has said "time is a very different concept" for the cognac maker. "I will probably never see today’s eaux-de-vie spirits turn into cognac and it will be for the next generation...to experience this product," he said. Vallat further believes that cognac is a luxury product like high-end jewellery and designer bags.
Dragging man off United plane shamed industry: Emirates
Commenting on the incident of a passenger being dragged off a United Airlines flight, Dubai-based Emirates President Tim Clark said, "Let me say it was a disgrace. It shamed the airline industry as a whole." "We don't go about our business in that way," he added. Earlier, Emirates had taken out an ad which ridiculed United over the incident.
Puma fined ₹2.7 crore for copying local Chinese firm's logo
A Shanghai court has ordered sportswear company Puma to pay $421,340 (₹2.7 crore) for infringing the goat's head logo of a Chinese wool company. The court ruled Puma copied the image created especially for the Year of Goat in 2015 and used it on its products. The only difference between the two companies' logos was the size, the court concluded.
Seems society will crumble if women express sexuality: Azmi
Actress Shabana Azmi has said that it seems the society will crumble and fall down if women express their sexuality. Shabana said this in response to the Censor Board banning the film 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' for being "lady-oriented". She added, "You cannot have a healthy society unless women and men get equal opportunities."
Why would I divorce Karisma, Kareena's mother: Randhir
Veteran actor Randhir Kapoor has said that he doesn't plan to divorce his estranged wife Babita, mother of Kareena Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor. He added, "She found I was a terrible man who drank a lot...and I didn’t want to live the way she wanted. We preferred to stay separately, [but] we are not enemies." The couple separated in mid-1980s.
I thank team, even ones who left show: Kapil on 100 episodes
On the 100th episode of 'The Kapil Sharma Show', comedian Kapil Sharma said that he would like to thank the audience, celebrities and the show's team including the members who currently don't feature on the show. Sunil Grover, Ali Asgar and Chandan Prabhakar haven't shot for the show after Kapil shouted at Sunil on a flight in March.
Dhoni leads Pune to win over Hyderabad in last-ball thriller
Rising Pune Supergiant defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets on Saturday in IPL 2017. MS Dhoni scored 34-ball 61* and hit a four on the last ball of the match to take his team past the target. Batting first, Hyderabad had scored 176/3, helped by Moises Henriques' 28-ball 55* and David Warner's 40-ball 43.
Riaz runs backward to pull off diving catch near boundary
Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz ran backward from mid-off to take a diving catch against West Indies on Day one of the Kingston Test. Roston Chase tried to hit the ball down the ground but ended up miscuing it high in the air. Riaz managed to stop himself inside the boundary line as his motion took him further towards the ropes.
Warner gets bowled while attempting switch hit
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner was bowled while attempting a switch hit against Rising Pune Supergiant in the IPL on Saturday. Left-handed Warner tried to swing the delivery by pacer Jaydev Unadkat over point but fell short of space, while the ball crashed into the stumps. Warner was dismissed for 43(40) in the 17th over.
ED questions Himachal CM for 9 hours in DA case
The Enforcement Directorate questioned Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh for over nine hours on Thursday in the disproportionate assets case. The minister was asked to give explanations for 37 transactions made into five bank accounts. One of the accounts is allegedly owned by his LIC agent Anand Chauhan, who was arrested last year.
MP civic body turns garbage truck into van for carrying dead
MP's Tikamgarh municipality has converted a garbage truck into a hearse van to ferry unclaimed bodies to the crematorium. However, an official said since the vehicle was not being used for collecting trash, it was utilised for carrying bodies as the civic body did not have a 'Shav vahan'. Notably, reports claimed that the district hospital had a hearse van.
Urgent to reach agreement on loan for Greece, says IMF
International Monetary Fund officials have said that it is "urgent" to reach an agreement on a loan program for Greece, as the delay is taking a toll on the Greek economy. Talks between Greece, IMF and Eurozone have dragged on for many months. Notably, Greece needs a fresh infusion of funds soon to make its debt payments due in July.
Thousands of ex-Talibanis may've entered Germany: Report
A report by the German weekly magazine 'Der Spiegel' has claimed that thousands of ex-Taliban fighters may have entered Germany over the past two years among an influx of more than a million migrants. Notably, Germany's government, which has been facing criticism over its immigration policy after multiple migrant-related attacks, has been deporting groups of rejected Afghan asylum seekers.
Smallest private property in New York is size of pizza slice
The Hess' Triangle, roughly the size of a pizza slice, is considered New York's smallest private property. In 1910, about 300 buildings were demolished to widen streets, and an apartment owner, David Hess, was left with only the small piece of land. The plaque on it reads "Property of the Hess Estate which has never been dedicated for public purposes".
Waymo accuses Uber of hiding a device for self-driving cars
Google spinoff Waymo has accused Uber of hiding a device built for developing self-driving cars. The accusations are part of Waymo's lawsuit against Uber which accuses an ex-Google employee of stealing confidential documents and using them at Uber. Waymo claims that Uber only disclosed one device in court, while hiding the one that may have been built using Google's technology.
Google accidentally sends secret Android update to users
Technology major Google accidentally pushed out a confidential Android update to users of its Pixel XL smartphones a month ahead of its intended public release. The security update included bug fixes and other improvements for internal testing. An alert before installing the update read, "This is a confidential Googlers-only OTA... Do not discuss or comment on this update externally."
Airline apologises to woman hit with baby stroller by staff
After a video of an altercation between American Airlines crew and a woman carrying a child surfaced online, the airline has issued an apology. "We are deeply sorry for the pain we have caused this passenger and her family and to any other customers affected," the airline said. Notably, an employee violently took the woman's stroller, hitting her with it.
Airline suspends employee who hit woman with baby stroller
American Airlines has suspended an employee after a video showed an altercation on a flight involving an employee and a woman carrying a child. A passenger said the employee violently took the woman's stroller, hitting her with it and just missing her baby. The incident started over a dispute as to whether the woman could bring her stroller on flight.
Video shows UP Minister Pachauri insulting differently-abled
Uttar Pradesh Textile Minister Satyadev Pachauri, who was on an inspection visit to his department in Lucknow, allegedly insulted a differently-abled who works as a cleaner. In a video of the incident, Pachauri can be seen saying, "Loolhe langdon ko kaam pe rakha hai (You have employed a crippled). No wonder this is the status of cleanliness in this office."
Kejriwal's 'dengue' remark reflects his frustration: BJP
Reacting to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's 'dengue-chikungunya' remark, the BJP said that his statement reflects his frustration and disappointment. "It seems like he has accepted his failure. Public has been giving vote to the BJP for last ten years... Kejriwal government has lost all the elections... He thinks people of Delhi are fools," BJP leader Vijay Goel said.
Choose BJP, blame yourself for dengue, chikungunya: Kejriwal
Ahead of the Delhi civic polls, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "If you (citizens) vote for the BJP and if your child falls prey to dengue or chikungunya, then you will be responsible, because you voted for a party that spreads mosquitoes." He further said, "BJP is in MCD for the last 10 years but still it cannot clean Delhi."
32.5 crore infected globally by chronic hepatitis B, C: WHO
Around 32.5 crore people worldwide are living with chronic hepatitis B or C virus infection, a recent WHO report 2017 has estimated. The report further states that deaths from viral hepatitis have increased, killing 13.4 lakh in 2015, comparable to HIV, tuberculosis-caused deaths. Although vaccinations have reduced new hepatitis B infections, hepatitis C vaccines still haven't been made, WHO said.
Baahubali 2 to release in K'taka after Sathyaraj's apology
Pro-Kannada outfits called off their protest against the release of 'Baahubali 2' on Friday after actor Sathyaraj, who plays 'Katappa' in the film, apologised over his remarks made during the Cauvery row nine years ago. The organisations have, however, warned that if Sathyaraj tries to provoke Kannadigas again, his movies will not be allowed to release in Karnataka.
Photojournalist drops camera to save girl hit during protest
A photojournalist has shared a picture of Dar Yasin, a press photographer, who set aside his camera to help an injured student during a protest in Srinagar. "I told the girl's friends that I have two daughters...this girl is just like one of them," Yasin said. Yasin said he helped her on realising there was no one around to help.
Pakistani fishing boat seized off Gujarat coast
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday seized one Pakistani fishing boat within Indian territory off the coast of Bhuj in Gujarat. According to reports, the boat was found lying abandoned with no personnel on it. The BSF had earlier this month seized a Pakistani boat loaded with 400 kg fish near Sutlej River in Punjab's Firozpur border area.
Madras HC dismisses plea to appoint full-time TN Governor
The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking appointment of a full-time Governor for Tamil Nadu. The petitioner said Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao has been holding additional charge of Tamil Nadu for the past seven months, and hence there was no effective administration. The court dismissed the plea saying the Constitution allows for one Governor for two states.
Docs urge govt to include bidis in GST demerit goods list
Oncologists (cancer specialists) from across the country have urged the government to include bidis in the list of GST demerit goods, ahead of the GST Council meeting on Monday. Earlier reports had stated that the government may exclude bidis from the list in interest of tobacco farmers. The doctors cited bidis as the single-largest cause of smoking-related deaths in India.
I think US has enough roles right now: Trump
Rejecting Italy's request for maintaining a role in war-torn Libya, US President Donald Trump said, "I do not see a role in Libya. I think the United States has right now enough roles. We are in a role everywhere." However, the US' priority in Libya and Iraq is to focus on counter-terrorism efforts to target the Islamic State, Trump added.
Man fined for burping near police officer wins case
Edin Mehic, who was fined for burping loudly near a police officer in Austria has won an appeal to have the penalty overturned. Mehic was issued a nearly ₹5,000 fine in February 2016 for violating "public decency" in Vienna's Prater Park. A court document stated that there was no proof that he burped to insult the officer.
Dentist allegedly pulls patient's tooth while on hoverboard
An American dentist, Seth Lookhart, was recently accused of "unlawful dental acts" as he allegedly pulled out a patient's tooth while riding a hoverboard. The recently-filed case stated that around July 2016, Lookhart performed such a dental extraction and sent the video to several people. Lookhart reportedly stated that the procedure represented a "new standard of care".
Prayers shouldn't disturb anybody: Javed on Sonu's Azaan row
Lyricist Javed Akhtar has said that whether it is a masjid, mandir, church or gurudwara, prayers shouldn't disturb anybody. Javed said this when asked about singer Sonu Nigam's comments demanding a ban on loudspeakers during religious sermons. Earlier, Sonu had tweeted, "I'm not a Muslim and I have to be woken up by the Azaan," and called it "forced religiousness".
Tiger replaces Hrithik in Hindi remake of 'Rambo': Reports
According to reports, actor Tiger Shroff has replaced Hrithik Roshan in the Hindi remake of the Hollywood film 'Rambo'. Tiger will reportedly portray the role played by Sylvester Stallone. The makers are looking out for an actress to play the leading role. Reports added that the film's shooting will begin in July this year.
Ashwin, Jadeja weapons for India in Champions Trophy: Clarke
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has said spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be India's key weapons in the Champions Trophy in England, depending on the weather there. "If they are getting good summer, the wickets will be dry and I think spin will play a part," Clarke added. The Champions Trophy is scheduled to start on June 1.
National Herald: Swamy seeks time to submit new witness list
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Saturday sought more time to submit a fresh list of witnesses in the National Herald case. The fresh list includes ex-Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, who has been named as an accused in a similar matter in which the Enforcement Directorate has already questioned him, according to reports.
Development of rail to lead to India's development: Prabhu
Union Minister Suresh Prabhu on Saturday asserted that the development of rail would lead to the development of India. He also emphasised on the need of the Centre and states to work together for this purpose. Speaking at an event in Chhattisgarh, Prabhu said the development of the state was necessary to make the 'Make in India' initiative a success.
UK to prioritise Sweden warrant over US for Assange arrest
Sweden's existing warrant to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange over a sexual assault allegation would be given first consideration by the British government, if Assange leaves Ecuador's London embassy, according to reports. This comes after reports that the US could potentially send a second extradition request for Assange over revealing sensitive US government secrets.
Paris gunman was jailed for shooting policemen earlier
The gunman who shot dead a policeman in Paris on Thursday had served more than 12 years in prison for shooting at police officers and was being investigated by intelligence services, according to reports. The attacker was shot dead by police while trying to flee on foot after the attack which was claimed by the Islamic State.
Pakistan's ISI sheltering al-Qaeda chief in Karachi: Report
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency has been sheltering al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in Karachi after he survived a US drone strike near Afghanistan border last year, according to a report. Zawahiri, who had vowed that he would never be captured alive, has been protected by the ISI since US forces evicted al-Qaeda from Afghanistan in late 2001, the report added.
Dior presents new fashion collection in rooftop show
French luxury goods company Christian Dior presented a new Spring/ Summer 2017 collection specially designed for a fashion show held on the rooftop of Ginza Six mall in Tokyo, Japan. The show was organised to celebrate Dior's new flagship store in the mall. The collection included evening gowns and long dresses, mostly decorated with flower embellishments.
Not like I bought the car and took Kriti for a ride: Sushant
Sushant Singh Rajput has said he didn't take rumoured girlfriend Kriti Sanon on a ride as soon as he bought his new car. "I had taken the car out for a spin alone the day it was delivered. Nobody clicked any pictures then," he added. Sushant further said he and Kriti are good friends and the dating rumours are untrue.
Elon Musk paid over ₹3,800 crore income tax in 2016
Automaker Tesla has disclosed its billionaire CEO Elon Musk paid at least $593 million (₹3,800 crore) in income tax last year. The payment included taxes on the $1.34 billion (₹8,600 crore) that Musk gained from stock options which were set to expire at the end of 2016. He paid the tax by selling some shares he got from the options.
UP on alert after reports of ISI-trained saffron terrorists
Uttar Pradesh was put on a terror alert on Saturday following intelligence inputs about possible attacks by terrorists disguised as saffron-clad sadhus, allegedly trained by Pakistan's spy agency ISI. The inputs were provided by the Madhya Pradesh police, saying the terrorists, well-versed with Hindu rituals and shlokas, will try to blend into the public to avoid raising suspicion.
Over 4,500 Indians perform Bharatanatyam, set world record
The Guinness World Record for the largest Bharatanatyam performance includes 4,525 participants, and was set in Chennai on April 14, 2017. The attempt was organised by N Athistabalan and the participants wore red and white costumes. The previous record for the same was set in 2015 and involved 2,100 participants in Kolhapur.
One of Asia's largest churches inaugurated in Nagaland
A nine-storey Sumi Baptist Church, one of Asia's largest, was dedicated in Nagaland's Zunheboto town on Saturday. The construction of the church took almost 10 years, and incurred a cost of ₹36 crore. It has 27 rooms including a conference hall, a seminar hall, a meeting hall, a sick room, a children’s playroom and a baptism pool.
If AAP doesn't win 50% seats, Kejriwal must resign: Yogendra
Ahead of Delhi civic polls, Swaraj India leader Yogendra Yadav has sought AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal's resignation if his political party fails to win 50% seats in the election. "You have broken the trust of the people of Delhi. Following your betrayal, the public has lost faith in its own capability to distinguish good from bad," he added.
Girl commits suicide at Delhi metro station
An 18-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide at the Ghitorni Metro Station in Delhi on Friday morning by jumping in front of a train entering the platform. She was taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre, where she was declared brought dead. According to the deceased's family, she had recently taken her class 12 examinations and was depressed with her performance.
TN minister floats thermocol worth ₹10L to stop water loss
In the wake of drought in Tamil Nadu, state minister Sellur Raju has set afloat thermocol worth ₹10 lakh taped together on a dam to prevent the water from evaporating. The minister was seen stepping into the water and pushing sheets of thermocol into the water body. However, strong winds later reportedly tore and blew the sheets away.
Haryana govt brings new rule after highway liquor ban
After the Supreme Court banned the sale and serving of liquor at places within 500 metres of national and state highways, the Haryana government has issued fresh instructions. According to the memo sent to deputy excise commissioners across the state, the distance will be measured between the highway and the entrance to the bar, not the hotel's main entrance.
Two FIRs lodged against BJP MP over Saharanpur violence
Two FIRs have been registered against BJP MP Raghav Lakhanpal Sharma and several others in connection with two cases of violence in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The incidents of violence took place on Thursday wherein members of two communities pelted stones during a rally to mark Ambedkar Jayanti, injuring several people. Nearly 300 unidentified people were involved in the clashes.
Magazine projects photos on building to mark anniversary
The Empire State Building in New York, US was lit up with covers of Harper's Bazaar on Wednesday to celebrate the magazine's 150th anniversary. The display ran from 8.30 pm until midnight and spanned 42 floors of the building. Harper Bazaar's editor-in-chief Glenda Bailey said she wanted to give New Yorkers 'the greatest fashion show in the world'. nnn
Man wins women's lingerie photo contest
A 20-year-old man from Russia, Andrew Nagorny, won a women's lingerie photo contest. Nagorny borrowed his girlfriend's lingerie and makeup to participate in the contest. However, when the judges discovered that he was a man, they withdrew the promised prize of a professional photoshoot.
Vodafone to sell 9.5% additional stake to Aditya Birla Group
Vodafone has agreed to sell 9.5% additional stake to Aditya Birla Group after they merge their telecom operations to create the country’s largest operator worth more than $23 billion. In the merged entity, Vodafone will hold 50% stake, while Aditya Birla Group will hold 21%. The new company will be headed by Kumar Mangalam Birla.
Content of shows on TV is crossing all limits: CBFC Chief
Censor Board Chief Pahlaj Nihalani has said that content of reality shows, crime shows and daily soaps on television is crossing all limits. He added, "Women are raped in incestuous attacks, housewives and minor girls are shown to be violated." Nihalani further said that this free flow of content must stop as it affects the natural psychological development of kids.