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Dwayne, Jason in The Fast and the Furious spin-off: Reports
According to reports, actors Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham will feature in 'The Fast and the Furious' spin-off which will be based on their characters. Chris Morgan will reportedly pen the script of the film. The spin-off will show Johnson's character forming an "unlikely alliance" with Statham's character, reports added.
Only 1 actress supported me: Abhay on fairness cream post
Actor Abhay Deol has revealed that only one actress called to support him after he slammed Bollywood actors including Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor for endorsing fairness creams. "I received a lot of support from people and media. From corporates and filmmakers, no. Why would they? I am calling them out for their practices," he added.
Rajat Tokas slams media for reports on extra-marital affair
Television actor Rajat Tokas has slammed the media for reports claiming that he is having an extra-marital affair. Reports suggested that the 25-year-old actor is having an affair with his co-star Tanu Khan from the TV show 'Chandra Nandini'. Meanwhile, Rajat married his girlfriend Shrishti Nayyar in a private ceremony in 2015.
Only I survived so long and took our music to H'wood: Bappi
Composer Bappi Lahiri said that he's the only composer who has survived so long and took Bollywood music to Hollywood. Bappi was speaking about his 1984 song 'Jhoom Jhoom Baba' featuring in a video for Hollywood film 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2'. Bappi added he's probably the first Indian composer to have five consecutive songs in five Hollywood films.
Hardik, Rohit Sharma imitate Jadeja's #BreakTheBeard video
Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma imitated Ravindra Jadeja's #BreakTheBeard video, posting similar videos of their new looks on Instagram. Jadeja had earlier posted a close-up video showing his beard, which vanished after a change in frame. Hardik did the same thing, writing, "Jaddu, this one's for you.We got no dressing room confusions here. #BreakTheBeard #MIGotStyle #OneMoreSurpriseComing."
If Pak needs me, I can reconsider retirement: Younis Khan
Pakistan batsman Younis Khan, who is set to retire after the ongoing series against West Indies, on Friday said he might reconsider his retirement plans if the team needs him. "I think the right time to retire is when people want you to stay, not when they are thinking your time is up," the 39-year-old added.
Shane Warne names Dhoni as captain of his all-time IPL team
Former Australian spinner Shane Warne on Saturday named his all-time IPL team, with Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the captain of the squad. Warne named Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum, Jacques Kallis, and Lasith Malinga as the four overseas players in the team. The Australian legend had led his team Rajasthan Royals to victory in the inaugural edition of the tournament.
19 years since Sachin Tendulkar's 'desert storm' in Sharjah
Playing against Australia in Sharjah on April 22, 1998, Sachin Tendulkar scored 143 runs to ensure India's spot in the final of the tri-series. The match was interrupted by a sandstorm and the innings came to be popularly known as 'the desert storm'. Tendulkar went on to score another century two days later to help India win the tournament.
Scientists use light to manipulate gene function
Finland-based researchers using optogenetics manipulated the gene expressions in mammalian cell cultures and were able to regulate intracellular protein levels using light. Optogenetics uses light signals to control cellular functions, instead of using electric impulses as in brain research. The field is undertaking trials to restore vision in patients with damaged retinal cells, researchers said.
Station where PM Modi sold tea to get ₹8 crore makeover
The government has sanctioned ₹8 crore for a facelift of the Vadnagar Railway Station in Gujarat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi claims he sold tea as a child. The fund is a part of the larger plan to develop Vadnagar and the adjoining areas of Mehsana district as tourist destinations. The entire project would cost over ₹100 crore.
China wants India to be part of its new Silk Road project
China has said that it wants India to be a part of the Belt and Road Initiative which is an inheritance, revival and upgrade of the ancient Silk Route and seeks to link Asia with Europe. If concerns over China-Pakistan Economic Corridor are the only reason that affects India to join the initiative, then it could be "resolved", China added.
US kills ISIS leader behind Turkey nightclub attack
Islamic State operative Abdurakhmon Uzbeki, a close associate of leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed in a secret military ground operation on April 6 by the US. Uzbeki, believed to be from Uzbekistan, was linked with an attack on a Turkish nightclub on New Year's Eve which Islamic State said was a revenge for Turkish military involvement in Syria.
India-born doc, wife arrested for genital mutilation in US
India-born doctor Fakhruddin Attar and his wife were arrested in the US on Friday for helping another Indian-origin doctor Jumana Nagarwala, who was arrested last week, perform genital mutilations on girls aged between six and eight. The Attars and Nagarwala are believed to be the first people charged under federal US law which criminalises female genital mutilations.
Ukraine's Mariupol to be without hot water for 6 months
The city in Ukraine's separatist east, Mariupol, has been forced to extend the suspension of its hot water supply imposed on April 1 until at least mid-October due to the debt accumulated by municipal utility services. Notably, Mariupol, the 10th most populous city in the country, is home to 4.6 lakh people and has been repeatedly targeted by pro-Russia insurgents.
Stone carvings confirm comet hit Earth 13,000 years ago
Analysis of symbols carved onto stone pillars at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey confirmed that a swarm of comet fragments hit Earth around 10,950 BC. The event wiped out animal species including mammoths and triggered a mini ice age lasting around 1,000 years, researchers said. The analysis matches time derived from an ice core from Greenland dating the event to 10,890 BC.
A NASA study once revealed Earth had purple oceans
Earth's oceans were once covered in purple and green sulphur bacteria that prevented life forms, such as fish and mammals, from thriving as confirmed by a NASA research. The 2005 study analysed fossilised remains of photosynthetic pigments preserved in 1.6 billion-year-old rocks in Australia. It stated that purple bacteria appeared close to the surface as they required high-intensity sunlight.
Young girls are worshipped as living goddesses in Nepal
Girls, who have not reached puberty, are worshipped as living goddesses in Nepal. Known as 'Kumaris', they are considered an embodiment of a female deity. Each kumari is chosen based on 32 characteristics, including chest like a lion, body like a banyan tree, and a gold complexion. Once selected, she is required to stay indoors always, except during religious festivals.
Skrillex tweets video of getting handcuffed to Elon Musk
American DJ Skrillex has tweeted a video of himself getting handcuffed by the police to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Skrillex claims he was pulled over for playing music too loudly in his Tesla car but was handcuffed as he didn't have his ID. "@elonmusk ur system in the tesla model x is just too [fire]," he said in another tweet.
Amy Schumer buys mattress worth ₹1 lakh for store employee
American comedian and actress Amy Schumer bought a mattress worth $2,000 (₹1 lakh) for a retail worker for letting her use the bathroom at the store while she was jogging. The clerk said she had seen Amy in films but did not recognise her until she saw her name on the credit card. "It was amazing. Unbelievable," added the employee.
Who is BJP to give sanctity to Muslims, asks Owaisi
A day after Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's "we have given Muslims proper sanctity despite not getting their votes" remark, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, "Who is the minister to say BJP gave us sanctity? It is the constitution who gave sanctity." Owaisi further said, "Government and parties will come and go but constitution will remain as it is supreme."
Blood-testing startup faked tests to dupe investors: Lawsuit
Court documents have revealed that blood-testing startup Theranos, which was once valued at $9 billion, ran fake 'demonstration tests' for prospective investors. The complaint is based on testimony from 22 former employees and directors and claims that Theranos used commercial devices instead of its one-drop blood testing technology to cheat investors and business partners.
9-year-old, 4 others attacked by Gau Rakshaks in J&K: Report
The alleged Gau Rakshaks have reportedly attacked five people, including a nine-year-old girl, in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. As per the report, the attackers took away their entire flock of goats, sheep and cows. "They beat us ruthlessly. Somehow we managed to flee. A 10-year-old is still missing. We don't know whether he's alive or dead," said a victim.
Haryana: 30 cops issued challans for breaching traffic rules
Over 30 cops were issued challans in Haryana's Rohtak district on Friday for violating traffic rules. The cops were challaned after they reported for a physical training session without wearing seat belts or helmets. Rohtak's Superintendent of Police Pankaj Nain deployed an inspector right at the gate to keep a check on the cops who were found breaching traffic rules.
Jharkhand villager beaten to death for raping 5-yr-old girl
A 25-year-old man in Jharkhand's Sukhsari village was beaten to death by a mob for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl and burying her neck-deep in sand. He was assaulted with sticks, belts, slippers and stones until he lost consciousness, thereafter he died on the way to a hospital. Jharkhand has witnessed at least five such "lynching justice" incidents since 2012.
Victorian-era ivory sex toy to be auctioned
Ireland-based Matthews auctioneers are auctioning a Victorian-era "ivory ladies' companion," starting at $536. The original owner is believed to have shot an elephant for its tusk in India in the 1840s and had the sex toy carved in China. Considered a gift from a husband to his wife, it features a heart and receptacle for a lock of his hair.
Man lifts six bricks with his teeth
A video of a man from Pakistan lifting six bricks using only his teeth has emerged online. The video shows him grabbing the bricks while people clap in the background. The man, who can be seen walking the streets while performing the stunt, can reportedly balance eight bricks at once.
Man reports wife after mistaking cocktail umbrella for drugs
A man in Wyoming, US reported his wife to the police after mistaking a broken cocktail umbrella in her purse for drugs. The police said he had never seen one, tweeting, "we had to Google a picture of what a cocktail umbrella looks like". They added, "We wish him the best of luck in telling this story to his wife."
Animal retailer cleared in 10-yr old's death due to rat bite
Animal retailer Petco has been cleared of negligence in death of a 10-year-old boy who became sick after handling a pet rat sold by the store. Family members of the 10-year-old said he died in 2013 after contracting ‘rat bite fever’. Following his death, they sued Petco for $20 million, claiming it failed to protect customers from potentially dangerous pets.
Pai slams study that says 95% Indian engineers unfit to code
Former Infosys director Mohandas Pai, in a tweet, slammed a study which claimed 95% of Indian engineers are unfit for coding jobs. The study by employability assessment company Aspiring Minds further found that 60% Indian engineers cannot write a code that compiles. Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw agreed with Pai and asked where and how the study got its "inference".
Aish wins best actress Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award in the best actress category for her performance in 2016 film 'Sarbjit'. Veteran actress Zeenat Aman was given the Lifetime Achievement Award while actress Hema Malini won an award in the Kala Shree category. Meanwhile, Shoojit Sircar won the Creative Director Award for the 2016 film 'Pink'.nn
Richa Chadha to make her debut as producer with Punjabi film
Actress Richa Chadha will make her debut as a producer with the Punjabi short film 'Khoon Aali Chithi'. Set in the 1980s, the film is the love story of a young boy who plans to write a letter in blood for his beloved. Directed by Rupinder Inderjit, the film is scheduled to release on April 25 on YouTube.
Chris Pratt speaks in Hindi, raps about butter chicken
A video shows Hollywood actor Chris Pratt speaking in Hindi and rapping about butter chicken while being interviewed by comedian Kenny Sebastian. Kenny can be seen teaching Chris the Hindi words 'Theek Hai' and 'Abbey'. He then asks Chris to respond to his questions with the Hindi words. Kenny also presented a caricature labelled as 'crisp rat' to the actor.
Sexual assault-accused footballer filmed laughing at offence
Former England footballer Adam Johnson, convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old, was secretly filmed laughing about his crime in prison. British tabloid The Sun released a video in which Johnson is describing his crime as "f*** all" to fellow prisoners, and says he wished he had raped the victim for six years. The Ministry of Justice is investigating the incident.
NFL champ posts thank you note for Obama after meeting Trump
Super Bowl winners New England Patriots' player Jacoby Brissett posted a thank you note for former US President Barack Obama, after the team met Donald Trump at the White House. Brissett addressed Obama as the "Big O" in his letter and also posted a picture of himself kneeling in front of a photo of Obama at the President's official residence.
17-yr-old Washington Sundar becomes 3rd youngest to play IPL
Aged 17 years and 199 days, Rising Pune Supergiant spinner Washington Sundar has become the third youngest cricketer to play in IPL. Sundar was picked by the franchise as a replacement for injured Ravichandran Ashwin. Royal Challengers Bangalore's Sarfaraz Khan, who played his first IPL match aged 17 years and 177 days, was the youngest to play in the league.
Adityanath directs officials to set up yoga wellness centres
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to set up yoga wellness centres in 40 districts in the current financial year. He further asked the officials to take permission from the Centre for setting up wellness centres in 35 other districts. Adityanath has also planned a joint yoga display by 51,000 participants on International Yoga Day in Lucknow.
Madras HC overturns 'the worst judgement'; acquits 5 people
The Madras High Court has acquitted five persons awarded life sentence by a lower court in a 2010 murder case. The court held that the judgement based on the communal and social background of the accused was "unconstitutional". Calling it the "worst judgement", it added that it was a classic example of how a court should not pass a judgement.
Set up food testing labs in all UP districts: Adityanath
In order to combat food adulteration, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered the setting up of laboratories for testing food samples in every district of the state. He also directed the officials to launch a special drive to check anti-social elements indulging in food adulteration. The state currently has six labs to test around 18,000 food samples annually.
Stopped from drinking urine, TN farmers to send it back home
After being stopped by the Delhi police from drinking urine, protesting farmers from Tamil Nadu have decided to collect their urine and send it back to their state. "We did not get water...in Delhi...So we will take our urine back home," they asserted. The farmers have been demanding the Centre to waive agricultural loans and provide drought relief funds.
Difficult to say 'no' to US for Syrian intervention: UK
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has said that it will be "very difficult" for the UK to refuse military assistance to the US in Syria if it asks for it. Johnson's comments are seen as a departure from UK's policy of no intervention in Syria. Notably, US and UK accused the Syrian government of a chemical attack earlier this month.
Models dress up as aliens for Gucci's latest campaign
Italian luxury fashion house Gucci's latest campaign features models dressed as aliens appearing for mock screen tests. Gucci posted videos from the campaign on Instagram and the posts are hashtagged #gucciandbeyond. Each video is captioned with the alien's age and planet of origin. Gucci has not yet revealed if it plans to release a film as part of the campaign.n
Number of Afghanistan troops killed by Taliban rises to 140
The number of Afghanistan soldiers killed on Friday by Taliban attackers disguised in military uniforms has risen to 140, officials have said. The attack which wounded several others was launched near a mosque on the base as soldiers were praying. At least 9 Taliban militants were reportedly killed in the fighting and one attacker was detained.
Pollution from Europe behind India's worst drought: Study
Air pollution from Europe contributed to one of India's worst droughts, which affected over 13 crore people in the country in 2000, according to a study. UK-based researchers found that India's north-western regions experienced a 40% drop in rainfall. Researchers attributed the droughts to sulphur emissions from industrial areas that can cause acid rains damaging plant growth.
'She sells seashells' tongue twister is based on real woman
The tongue-twister 'she sells seashells by the seashore' is known to be based on the life of 19th century fossil hunter Mary Anning. She set up a fossil stand on the Dorset Beach in England and sold fossils to tourists on the seashore. Anning is best known for discovering a 200-million-year-old marine reptile, the first complete ichthyosaurus skeleton.
Release of Rajinikanth-Akshay's 2.0 postponed to 2018
The release of the Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer film '2.0' has been postponed to 2018. The film, which was earlier scheduled to release on Diwali this year, will now release on January 25, 2018, according to trade analyst Taran Adarsh. Meanwhile, Aamir Khan's 'Secret Superstar' and comedy film 'Golmaal Again' are slated to release on Diwali this year.
Poster of Diljit Dosanjh's superhero film 'Super Singh' out
The first poster of actor Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming Punjabi superhero film 'Super Singh' has been released. It is believed to be the first superhero film in Punjabi language. The film has been produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Bratt Films Production. Directed by Anurag Singh, 'Super Singh' will also star actress Sonam Bajwa.
Tendulkar to play against Brian Lara-led team in West Indies
Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara will play against each other next month, leading their respective sides at the inauguration of the Brian Lara Stadium in West Indies on May 13. Trinidad and Tobago's Sports Minister Darryl Smith announced the match will be broadcast internationally and tickets would go on sale shortly. The stadium is being inaugurated after a 10-year delay.
Didn't let my kids have phones till they were 14: Bill Gates
Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates has revealed that he banned his children from having mobile phones till they turned 14, even though they "complained other kids got them earlier". He added that the family has fixed a time at night after which there's no "screen time". Gates and wife Melinda are parents to three children aged 20, 17, and 14.
Quora raises $85 million at $1.8 billion valuation
Question-and-answer platform Quora has raised $85 million in Series D round co-led by Collaborative Fund and Y Combinator's Continuity Fund at a $1.8 billion valuation. This round roughly doubled Quora's valuation since last fundraise of $80 million in 2014. Quora CEO Adam D’Angelo said the startup took eight years to reach unicorn status as it didn't focus on ads before.
Expelled Congress leader Barkha Shukla Singh joins BJP
Expelled Congress leader Barkha Shukla Singh, who was also the former chief of Delhi Commission for Women, on Saturday joined the BJP. Barkha had accused Congress' Delhi unit chief Ajay Maken of "misbehaving" with her and had called party's Vice-President Rahul Gandhi "mentally unfit". Later, she was expelled from Congress for allegedly carrying out anti-party activities.
Hawking-backed $100 mn alien life hunt finds no evidence
Astronomers looking for signals from alien civilisations in the Stephen Hawking-backed hunt have found no evidence of life in its first year of operation. The $100-million 'Breakthrough Listen' project funded by Russian billionaire Yuri Milner found that 11 of the most promising radio signals believed to be coming from nearby stars were actually interference from phones and other Earthly devices.
Army soldier killed in TNT mine blast in Madhya Pradesh
An army soldier was killed and another injured in a TNT mine blast at a firing range in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district on Friday. The explosive accidentally went off when arms trainer Havaldar Bakul Kumar Patelia (40) was planting it, police said. The mine was being planted as part of a training schedule, with trainees standing far away.
Tamil Nadu farmers drink urine to protest over relief fund
The Tamil Nadu farmers, who are protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for over a month, drank urine on Saturday to demand drought relief funds and waiver on farmers' loans. They also said if they are still ignored by the Centre, they will be forced to eat human faeces on Sunday. "PM Modi has been ignoring our thirst," said a farmer.
Five arrested for assaulting Enforcement Directorate officer
The Pune police have arrested five persons for assaulting an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer earlier this month when he had gone to the office of Siddhi Vinayak Logistic (SVLL) to investigate an alleged bank loan fraud case. While four out of these five accused have been remanded to police custody till May 13, all accused have been released on bail.
Retweet only stories tweeted by us: Times Network to staff
The Times Television Network (TTN) has reportedly issued guidelines to its journalists to only retweet stories appearing on TTN or Times Group's official twitter handle, Facebook and other social media pages. The organisation has barred the journalists from retweeting even their own published stories unless they have been tweeted by the channel's official handles, said the reports.
Chinese President Xi Jinping orders army to be combat ready
Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered the People's Liberation Army's 84 large military units to prepare for combat and give priority to building 'new-type' of fighting capabilities in electronic, information and space warfare. This comes as China prepares to counter the US THAAD deployment in South Korea which it considers as a threat capable of breaking the region's strategic equilibrium.
Spain reveals lack of zombie apocalypse defence strategy
Spain has provided a statement of its plans to fight a zombie apocalypse, saying it would be unable to prevent "the end the world... because by that moment little can be done." However, it revealed it had plans for dealing with people who are "stunned and behave like an automaton." A senator had lodged the inquiry to protest "vague" replies.
Baby elephant crashes through roof of house in Tamil Nadu
A baby elephant crashed through the roof of a house on Thursday around 3 am in Gudalur, Tamil Nadu, while trying to pick jackfruit with its mother. The one-year-old elephant knocked down a 30-year-old woman, who was taken to the hospital for minor injuries. Meanwhile, forest officials who heard of the incident took the elephants back to the forest.
Firefighter catches baby dropped from burning building
A firefighter caught a baby thrown from the second floor of a burning building in Georgia, United States. Firefighter Robert Sutton said he heard the father yelling "Help" and asked him to drop it. The father was later rescued, while a nearby plumber said, "one guy just caught it like a football pass."
Fox host accused of sexual harassment to get ₹161 cr payout
Fox News anchor Bill O'Reilly, who was ousted from the network amid allegations of sexual harassment, will receive a payout of $25 million (₹161 crore), reports said. This is equivalent to one year of his salary. O'Reilly was forced out after disclosure of several sexual harassment allegations against him and after investigation found more women with complaints about his behaviour.
I love Azaan but Sonu's opinion should be respected: Kangana
Actress Kangana Ranaut has said that she can't speak for anyone else, but personally, she loves the sound of Azaan. She added, "That's not to say that what Sonu Nigam said shouldn't be considered, whatever he said is his opinion and he should be respected for that." Sonu tweeted about "forced religiousness" and complained about being woken up by Azaan.
Twinkle denies being upset with Padman team over budget
Twinkle Khanna on Twitter denied reports of her being upset with the team of the Akshay Kumar starrer film 'Padman'. Reports suggested that Twinkle, who's also the film's producer, was upset as the production team couldn't keep the budget in check, due to which she owes money to creditors. The film also stars Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor.
House where Marilyn Monroe died is on sale for ₹44.6 crore
The house where Marilyn Monroe died in Los Angeles in 1962 is on sale for about ₹44.6 crore ($6.9 million). The 2,624-square-foot house features four bedrooms and a pool. Although it has been sold numerous times since Marilyn owned it, the real estate agent claims that it still has the overall "aesthetic and vibe" from when Marilyn lived there.n
Cristiano Ronaldo's son scores Ronaldo-like free kick
Cristiano Ronaldo's six-year-old son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, scored a free kick in a junior football match in Spain, the video of which was shared by the Real Madrid winger on Instagram. Ronaldo Jr won the foul and took a stance similar to his father's before taking the kick and scoring. "So proud of my little man...what a goal," wrote Ronaldo.
Lyrid meteor shower to peak tonight
The annual April's Lyrid meteor shower is expected to be seen in Saturday's night sky. Lyrid meteors are disintegrated pieces of the comet Thatcher, discovered in 1861. The meteors are called so because they appear to be coming from constellation Lyra. Astronomers predict witnessing around 10 to 20 meteors per hour between midnight to sunrise around the bright Vega star.
Bajrang Dal leader found dead on Karnataka beach
A 35-year-old Bajrang Dal member was found dead on a beach in Karnataka's Mangalore, police said on Saturday. Although it was too early to say if the deceased, Jagdish Suvarna, was murdered, the security has been heightened to prevent violence from Hindu right-wing organisations, officials said. Suvarna was recently made the convener of a local unit of the organisation.
Fourth-year IIT Kharagpur student commits suicide
A fourth-year aerospace engineering student of IIT-Kharagpur, Nidhin, was on Saturday found hanging from the ceiling of his ground-floor hostel room. A probe into the incident is on, and the police would also examine the suicide note, officials said. Notably, this is the third incident of an IIT Kharagpur student committing suicide this year.
Assam tribals protest naked seeking protection of rights
A group of tribal youths marched naked on the streets of Diphu, the headquarters of Assam's Karbi Anglong district, on Friday seeking protection of their rights allegedly being usurped by non-tribals. The protesters alleged that due to dilution of provisions of the Sixth Schedule of the constitution, funds for development and government jobs have been taken away by outsiders.
NCERT reviewing school textbooks, may include demonetisation
The NCERT has started an internal review of textbooks from Class I to XII to include developments in the past ten years, officials have said. Developments like GST, demonetisation and updates to monsoon maps will be incorporated. NCERT, whose curriculum is followed by CBSE-affiliated schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas, reportedly used to review only books for which it received complaints.
United CEO's planned promotion to chairman cancelled
United Airlines has reversed plans to promote CEO Oscar Munoz to the role of chairman in 2018, with a United filing on Friday officially removing the provision from his contract. The proxy filing said Munoz, who was slammed for initially refusing to apologise over a passenger being dragged off a flight, voluntarily agreed to drop the clause from his contract.
Britain achieves its first ever coal-free day
For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, Britain witnessed a full day powered by energy generated without the use of coal, according to the country's National Grid. Its only coal-fired plant that had been up and running went offline on Thursday (April 20). Britain will shut its last coal power station by 2025 to meet its climate change commitments.
Sulkhan Singh takes charge as new DGP of Uttar Pradesh
Sulkhan Singh, the 1980-batch Indian Police Service officer, on Saturday, took charge as the new Director General of Police of Uttar Pradesh. Singh has replaced outgoing Uttar Pradesh Police chief Javeed Ahmed. "I assure people our police will treat all equally. Vacant posts will be filled soon," Singh said. Even criminals from ruling party will not be spared, he added.
Sonam trolled for misquoting National Anthem
Sonam Kapoor has been trolled for allegedly misquoting the National Anthem in a column. "National Anthem pata nahi aur chale National Award lene," tweeted a user. "Never knew [she] is so ignorant," commented another user. "Listen to the national anthem one more time. nRecall the line you heard as kids, 'Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Issai'," read a part of Sonam's column.
Salman Khan asked to appear before court in Arms Act case
Actor Salman Khan has been asked by the Jodhpur district and sessions court to appear before it on July 6 and produce a bail bond of ₹20,000 in the Arms Act case. The police had filed the case against him in October 1998 for possessing and using unlicensed .22 rifle and .32 US-made revolver for allegedly poaching two black bucks.
Woman gives birth in coma, meets son months later
A policewoman in Argentina who gave birth in late 2016 while in coma met her baby for the first time after regaining consciousness last week, her family said. Although Amelia Bannan was in coma, her pregnancy moved along as planned and she gave birth via caesarean section. She believed her baby was her nephew when she first met him.
BCCI refuses to give discount on footage for Sachin's biopic
BCCI has reportedly refused to give a discount on the rates of archived match footage to the makers of Sachin Tendulkar's upcoming biopic, 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams'. Production house 200 Not Out said they were negotiating with BCCI, while footage had already been procured from other boards. However, Sachin's farewell speech has been provided for free to the makers.
Are you threatening Muslims, Owaisi asks Prasad
Reacting to BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad's remark that "Muslims don't vote for us, but we gave them sanctity", AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday asked him if he was threatening the Muslims. "We gave them? Sir not you but Constitution gave us rights are you threatening Muslims or patronising them," he tweeted.
MCD polls litmus test for Ajay Maken: Sheila Dikshit
Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit on Friday said the MCD polls are a litmus test for the Congress' Delhi unit chief Ajay Maken. "Let us wait for the election results...If Congress wins a good number of seats, then what we are thinking would be proved wrong," she added. Notably, Dikshit's name wasn't in the party's top campaigners list.
Muslims don't vote for us, but we gave them sanctity: Prasad
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday said that though Muslims don't vote for the BJP, the BJP government has given them "proper sanctity". "We have got 13 chief ministers of our own. We are ruling the country. Have we victimised any Muslim gentleman working in the industry or service? Have we dismissed them," he asked.
Over 7K women died in 2015 due to dowry harassment: NCRB
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has stated as many as 7,634 women died in the country in 2015 due to dowry harassment. Furthermore, after registration of dowry deaths, police have chargesheeted around 93.7% of the accused, of which only 34.7% have been convicted. As per the Delhi Police, 31 women died due to dowry harassment till March 15, 2017.
37th tiger dies in Madhya Pradesh since January 2016
An ailing tiger cub was recently found dead in the jungles of Madhya Pradesh, making it the 37th tiger death in the state since January 2016. The carcass of the cub aged between six months and one year was found near a water source in Katangi forest range. Further, this is the third tiger death reported in MP in April.
Retd Maj Gen cycles across India to honour over 20k martyrs
Retired Major General Somnath Jha cycled 12,000 km across India over seven months to honour over 20,000 martyrs since Indian Independence. Jha concluded his journey at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in Delhi. He said, "Our soldiers, our men motivated me," and added, "I have not met an Indian who is not a patriot in this entire journey."
Punjab govt cuts down VIP security including CM's
The Punjab government on Friday slashed the VIP security, including that of the Chief Minister, by withdrawing nearly 2,000 personnel. CM Amarinder Singh's security has been reduced from 1,392 to 1,016 personnel. As per the government, the security has been cut down to create the necessary infrastructure for better policing.
Section 295A of IPC should be abolished: Taslima Nasreen
Author Taslima Nasreen has said Indian Penal Code's Section 295A should be abolished, stating, "no insult to religion is an offence". "Religion doesn't feel insulted. People feel insulted for many issues. They've inbuilt system to manage insult. If fails, go to a psychiatrist," she tweeted. Notably, Section 295A provides up to three years' jail term for hurting religious sentiments.
World Bank to give $37.5 cr for National Waterway-1 on Ganga
The World Bank has approved $37.5 crore loan for capacity augmentation of National Waterway-1 (NW-1) on the river Ganga under the Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP). The project will enable commercial navigation of vessels with a capacity of 1,500-2,000 deadweight tonnes along a 1,390-km stretch. The NW-1 passes through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
Bihar power firm employees sacked over liquor in office
An area manager and five junior engineers working in a private power distribution company in Bihar's Muzaffarpur were sacked after they were found consuming liquor in office premises. They were arrested by the police after some residents living nearby complained about them. Notably, Bihar had implemented a total prohibition on alcohol and other intoxicating substances in October 2016.
Preschool burglar recorded snacking, napping on stuffed toys
CCTV footage of a preschool in United States' New Orleans shows a burglar entering through an unlocked window, snacking on food and beverages from the staff room before napping on a makeshift bed of stuffed toys. "The suspect was then seen... carrying two bags of stolen property and fleeing in an unknown direction," said the police department.
HUL counters Amul with new ad to defend frozen desserts
Hindustan Unilever, maker of Kwality Wall's frozen desserts, has come out with a new ad stressing the use of milk in its products. The ad is in response to a campaign by GCMMF, which owns ice-cream brand Amul, that claimed frozen desserts contain vanaspati. HUL has already sued Amul for the campaign, saying it is "disparaging" towards frozen desserts.
Call me bimbo, nachne wali; I am a self-assured woman: Sonam
In a column, actress Sonam Kapoor has written that people might call her a 'bimbo' or 'nachne wali', but she's a terribly self-assured woman. "I wouldn't have the balls to do what I do, wear what I wear...if I didn't have self-worth," she wrote further. Sonam added that just because she's an actor, doesn’t mean she can’t have an opinion.nn
Ex-Barça captain Puyol to visit India for U-17 WC: Reports
As per reports, former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol will visit India next month to promote the U-17 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the country in October. The World Cup-winning Spaniard is likely to attend the ticket launch ceremony of the tournament in Delhi. The U-17 World Cup is the first FIFA tournament being hosted by India.
13-year-old breaks Maradona football trick world record
Tommy Boyd, a 13-year-old British schoolboy, broke the Guinness world record for the least time taken to complete 'Maradona seven' football trick 10 times. Tommy completed the juggling trick in 29.78 seconds, five seconds lesser than the previous record by a freestyle footballer. The Maradona seven trick involves juggling the ball between the feet, knees, shoulders and head.
Let's see what colour it is: Ex-world no. 1 on Serena's baby
Former world number one Ilie Năstase is reportedly being investigated by the International Tennis Federation for making racist comments about Serena Williams' unborn baby. At a press conference in Romania, the former player said, "Let's see what colour it has. Chocolate with milk?" Năstase reportedly made the comment while another player was answering a generic question about Serena.
NASA captures Earth and Moon between Saturn's rings
NASA's unmanned Cassini spacecraft captured planet Earth showing it as a bright point of light between the icy rings of Saturn. Earth's moon is also visible as a smaller, fainter dot to the left of the bright dot. Cassini, in the final phase of its 20-year-long mission, was 1.4 billion km away from Earth when the image was taken.
Will crackdown on 'Gau Raksha' vigilantism: UP DGP
Newly appointed Uttar Pradesh DGP Sulkhan Singh on Saturday asserted that strict action will be taken against those indulging in vigilantism in the name of 'Gau Raksha'. "We have zero tolerance towards corruption...We have strict orders from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath," he added. The anti-Romeo squads would act only against people with questionable behaviour, Singh further said.
Dutch 'abortion boat' reaches shores of Mexico
A Dutch boat, which carries abortion pills for women in international waters near countries where abortion is banned or restricted, has anchored off the coast of Mexico. Non-profit group Women on Waves, which operates the boat, said it "has all required permissions." It previously visited waters off Ireland and Poland, but was expelled from Guatemala without performing a single abortion.
HDFC Bank cuts 6,100 jobs in March quarter over digitisation
India's second-largest private sector lender HDFC Bank cut as many as 6,096 jobs in the January-March quarter owing to increased digitisation. This is the second straight quarter of job cuts by HDFC, which had cut over 4,500 jobs in the last quarter. There is room for more job cuts in the future, HDFC's Deputy Managing Director Paresh Sukthankar said.
13 burnt to death during kerosene distribution at shop in MP
At least 13 people were burnt to death while a dozen others were injured in a fire that broke out at a fair price ration shop in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district on Friday. The incident took place when kerosene was being distributed in the building. The state government said it has announced ₹4 lakh ex-gratia each for the deceased's kin.
Yogi govt shunts out Uttar Pradesh's top cop
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has transferred the state's topmost police official Javeed Ahmed, and chose Sulkhan Singh to replace him. Notably, the BJP had petitioned the Election Commission during the Assembly polls to remove Ahmed, alleging that he was working at the behest of the Samajwadi Party-led government. A total of 12 IPS officers were transferred on Friday.
Date for filing tax declarations on black money extended
The government on Friday said declarations made by black money holders about tax payment and deposits under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana can be made until May 10. The government earlier extended the date for deposits under the scheme to April 30. This is the last chance to undisclosed wealth holders to come clean by paying tax and penalty.
Taliban gunmen in army uniforms kill 50 at Afghan army base
At least 50 soldiers were killed after Taliban gunmen wearing army uniforms stormed a military base in Afghanistan's Balkh province, officials said. Six militants entered the base in two military vehicles and began shooting at the soldiers praying in a mosque at the base, according to reports. One of the attackers was reportedly killed while the other five were arrested.