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Man fakes hijack warning to cancel Goa trip with girlfriend
Hyderabad police on Thursday arrested a man for sending a hoax mail about a possible hijacking of flights at Hyderabad, Chennai and Mumbai airports. The police stated Chowdhary sent the warning as he wanted to cancel his Goa trip with his girlfriend due to financial constraints. The warning was sent from a fake account in the name of a woman.
Govt seeks ₹30,000 crore penalty from Cairn for tax delay
The I-T department has slapped a fresh notice on UK-based Cairn Energy, seeking up to ₹30,700 crore in penalties for its alleged failure to pay ₹10,247 crore capital gains tax on time. The department has asked the company as to why penalty should not be levied. Officials said Cairn Energy has sought 10 more days to reply to the notice.
Please don't target Baahubali 2: Director on Karnataka row
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has requested organisations in Karnataka not to target 'Baahubali 2', scheduled to release on April 28, for a comment made by actor Sathyaraj on the Cauvery issue nine years ago. "Sathyaraj Sir is not the producer or director of the film... If this movie doesn't release as planned in Karnataka, he has nothing to lose," he added.
Just like that it's 10 yrs: Abhishek on wedding anniversary
Actor Abhishek Bachchan, on the occasion of his 10th wedding anniversary with wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, tweeted, "And just like that.... It's been 10 years! Thank you all for the wishes for Aishwarya and I. Lots of love". Abhishek and Aishwarya, who got married in 2007, have a 5-year-old daughter named Aaradhya.
Salman's father, Waheeda demand shifting of public toilet
Actor Salman Khan's father Salim Khan and actress Waheeda Rehman are among the 50 residents who've demanded shifting the public toilet being constructed in Bandstand, Mumbai. "If the toilet is built in the middle of promenade, there'll be a mess and it'll create nuisance," said Salim Khan. The residents have filed a complaint regarding the same with BMC.
Kareena Kapoor offered ₹6 crore for upcoming film: Reports
As per reports, actress Kareena Kapoor has been offered ₹6 crore for a role in an upcoming film. The 36-year-old actress will reportedly be seen playing a character of her age in the film. Meanwhile, Kareena will shoot for the film 'Veere Di Wedding' next, which is being produced by Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor.
Tej Bahadur should have been treated as whistleblower: Cong
Condemning the suspension of BSF soldier Tej Bahadur Yadav, Congress on Thursday asserted that he should have been treated like a whistleblower. "It is extremely unfortunate and regrettable," Congress leader Manish Tewari said about his suspension. By pointing out the poor quality of food being served to the soldiers, he was doing a national service, Tewari added.
Govt to bring back 126 Indian antiques smuggled to the US
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is set to bring back 126 antique pieces, including three major ones that were stolen and smuggled to the United States from India. All the 126 pieces are slated to return India on May 17, DRI officials said. Earlier, the agency had managed to bring back six antique pieces from the US.
Man stabbed for backing Sonu Nigam's azaan tweet on FB
Two Muslim men stabbed a man in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday over his Facebook post supporting singer Sonu Nigam's tweets against the use of loudspeakers for the Muslim call to prayer, reports said. The victim said his posts infuriated the accused who threatened him over the phone and asked for a meeting and stabbed him when they met.
Interpol arrest notice issued for billionaire China critic
China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said that intergovernmental organisation Interpol has issued a 'red notice' seeking the arrest of Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui who claimed to have evidence of corruption at top levels of the ruling Communist Party. However, Guo, who has lived in exile for two years, reportedly dismissed the notice as an empty threat from the Chinese leadership.
Julia named World's Most Beautiful Woman by People magazine
Hollywood actress Julia Roberts has been named the World's Most Beautiful Woman for a record fifth time by People magazine. The 49-year-old actress first featured on the cover of the magazine in 1991. She later went on to feature on the magazine's cover in 2000, 2005 and 2010. "I am very flattered," said Julia while speaking about the title.
Panama Papers: Pak SC orders probe against PM Nawaz Sharif
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday ordered the creation of a Joint Investigation Team to investigate charges against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members in the Panama Papers case. The Panama Papers had revealed that Sharif's daughter and two sons owned offshore holding companies and used them to buy properties in London.
Who is the voice behind Apple's Siri?
The American female voice of Apple's personal assistant Siri belongs to Susan Bennett. She stated that all of the original Siri voices across the world came from a bank of digital voices that were recorded by her in 2005. Additionally, Jon Briggs was the first British male voice and Karen Jacobsen is the Australian voice of Siri.
Adolf Hitler was injected with bull semen
German dictator Adolf Hitler was injected with testosterone and a mixture made from the semen and prostate glands of young bulls in 1944, according to medical archives detailed in the book 'Was Hitler Ill?'. A research further stated that Hitler also took anti-farting drugs that contained an ingredient of rat poison. Notably, Hitler's 128th birth anniversary was observed on Thursday.
Sonu shaved his head as he wanted to get rid of lice: Maulvi
The Maulvi who promised ₹10 lakh to anyone who shaved Sonu Nigam's head said the singer shaved his head to get rid of lice and escape summer heat. He added, "If Sonu wants to stay in India...He must tolerate azaan and mandir ka ghanta alike." Sonu had tweeted about "forced religiousness" and complained about being woken up by the Azaan.
Charging stand that turns phone to users during calls made
Japanese technology company Sharp has launched a new charging dock for its Aquos R smartphone that rotates itself towards its owner during a call. The dock will work with the phone's built-in assistant called 'Emopa' to follow the direction of a user's voice and identify his or her face when receiving a call.
AirAsia buys 50% stake in travel startup for ₹16.8 crore
Malaysian airline AirAsia has announced that it has bought a 50% stake in trip planning startup Touristly in a deal worth $2.6 million (₹16.8 crore). Touristly, which is also based in Malaysia, was founded in 2015 and lets travellers plan their holidays by booking activities in places like China, India, and Southeast Asia.
UK loses ₹8,300 cr on fraud, error by Amazon, eBay sellers
The British government has said it is losing up to £1 billion (about ₹8,300 crore) a year in value added tax (VAT) because of fraud or error by sellers on online retailer platforms Amazon and eBay. Amazon has also been criticised in Britain for using complex corporate structures to avoid paying tax on the profits it makes from UK customers.
Cow vigilantes are today's Bhagat Singhs: Sadhvi Kamal
Rashtriya Mahila Gauraksha Dal's National President Sadhvi Kamal on Thursday met a cow vigilante accused in the Alwar lynching case and called him "today's Bhagat Singh". Comparing 'gau rakshaks' to freedom fighters who were hanged to death for the nation, she said, "It is a conspiracy against gau rakshaks". "The whole of Bharat is with you", she told the accused.
CBSE warns schools against selling books, uniforms
Asserting that "educational institutions are not commercial establishments", the CBSE has told schools affiliated to it that they cannot sell books, uniforms, and stationery. "CBSE norms mandate that schools are run as community service," an advisory issued by the board read. This comes after complaints from parents and stakeholders about such activities were reported.
Ahmadi professor murdered in Pak, 3rd killing in 3 weeks
A professor from the persecuted Ahmadi community was found lying in a pool of blood with multiple stab wounds in her house in Pakistan's Lahore. This is the third incident of Ahmadis being targeted in past three weeks. Notably, Ahmadis were declared "non-Muslims" by a constitutional amendment in 1974 and are often targeted by militant groups because of their faith.
Foreign firms should not spoil Indian culture: Patanjali MD
Baba Ramdev-promoted Patanjali Ayurved's Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna on Thursday said, "I am not against FDI but the foreign companies should not spoil the Indian culture." He further said that Indian manufacturers have a better understanding of the Indian market. Earlier, Patanjali said it was focussing only on the domestic market currently and not looking at the international market.
'Baahubali 2' distributor gets HC notice on financier's plea
The Madras High Court has served a notice to the distributor of 'Baahubali 2', seeking its response on a financier's plea. The financier alleged that the firm sold the distribution right of 'Baahubali 2' to another firm without clearing his dues of ₹1.48 crore. Meanwhile, the film, directed by SS Rajamouli, will release on April 28 in four languages.
Pic shows Kareena, Saif, Neetu, Rishi at Babita's 70th b'day
Actress Karisma Kapoor took to Instagram to share a picture of her mother Babita's 70th birthday party. Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor can also be seen in the picture among other members of the Kapoor family. The picture has been captioned, "Keeping up with the Kapoor's."
PL clubs earn record $4.6 bn revenue, still suffer losses
Premier League clubs' revenues grew by almost 10% to record $4.6 billion (£3.6 billion) for the 2015-16 season, but the teams still suffered losses due to wages and pre-taxes, Deloitte Football Money League has revealed. Manchester United and Manchester City were responsible for over 50% of the revenue increase. United topped the list with $660 million after a 30% increase.
9-yr-old's designs chosen as mascots for world championship
Designs by a nine-year-old English boy have been chosen as mascots for the upcoming IAAF World Championships and World Para Athletics Championships. 'Hero the Hedgehog' and 'Whizbee the Bee' were chosen from over 4,000 entries in a competition run by the organisers. The animals were chosen by the winning designer since "they are endangered species and are survivors".
Supreme Court quashes criminal case against MS Dhoni
The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed a criminal case against ex-India captain MS Dhoni in the Andhra Pradesh High Court for hurting religious sentiments. The complaint was filed by a social activist after Dhoni was depicted as Lord Vishnu on a magazine cover, holding a shoe in his hand. SC concluded Dhoni had no malicious intent while dismissing the case.
De Villiers, Kohli visit child care centre for mentally ill
RCB cricketers AB de Villiers, Shane Watson and Virat Kohli visited a care centre for mentally ill children in Bengaluru on Thursday. De Villiers posted a picture of the trio alongside a child on Twitter. "What a special time and so much to learn from them. Just happy with small things in life," read part of captain Kohli's Instagram post.
AIADMK rules out Panneerselvam being reinstated as TN CM
AIADMK on Wednesday rejected speculations that former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam would be reinstated to the post. "124 MLAs voted for Palaniswami, therefore, there is no question of CM change," party leader M Thambidurai said. This comes after AIADMK (Amma) leaders distanced themselves from party leaders VK Sasikala and TTV Dinakaran to facilitate the merger of the AIADMK factions.
Food delivery startup Holachef closes ₹32cr Series B funding
Mumbai-based food delivery startup Holachef has closed ₹32 crore Series B round of funding from SIDBI Venture Capital and existing investor Kalaari Capital. The Series B round was completed in two tranches of funding. Founded in 2014 by IIT Bombay graduates Saurabh Saxena and Anil Gelra, Holachef delivers ready-to-eat food prepared by home and its in-house chefs.
David Attenborough's hologram being made to study fossils
Renowned British naturalist and TV presenter Sir David Attenborough is being transformed into a 3D hologram for London's Natural History Museum. The project named 'Hold the World' would give visitors 'hands-on' access to fossils and rare objects, while Sir David's hologram offers his insights in a one-on-one interactive experience. The Sky VR Studio project will be produced later this year.
Thieves steal police jeep with beacon in Uttar Pradesh
Thieves have stolen a police jeep with a beacon from the premises of Ghazipur police station in Uttar Pradesh, according to reports. The theft came to light on Wednesday and the cops were later able to arrest the culprits. "A case (has) been registered... Action will definitely be taken for negligence," a senior police official said.
Terrorism cost Pakistan nearly ₹400 crore in last 6 years
The human and monetary cost of Pakistan's war against terrorism along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border over the past six years was as high as ₹393 crore, Pakistani minister Abdul Qadir Baloch has claimed. As a result of the conflict, a total of 5,740 people lost their lives over the past six years, of which 5,332 were civilians, Baloch further said.
Nigerian police arrests 53 for celebrating gay wedding
Nigerian police have arrested 53 men who celebrated a gay wedding and charged them with conspiracy and "belonging to a gang of unlawful society", according to reports. The men have been granted bail, and a hearing in the case has been set for May 8. Under Nigerian law, gay marriage is punishable with imprisonment of up to 14 years.
US accuses Iran of 'alarming provocations'
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has accused Iran of "alarming ongoing provocations" aimed at destabilising the countries in the Middle East and undermining US interests in the region. "An unchecked Iran has the potential to travel the same path as North Korea," Tillerson added. This comes as the Trump administration launched an inter-agency review of its policy towards Iran.
3 killed in Venezuelan 'mother of all marches'
At least three people were killed on Wednesday in Venezuela during the "mother of all marches" by anti-government demonstrators. Accusing President Nicolas Maduro of eroding democracy, the demonstrators had called for his resignation and blamed him for plunging the oil-rich economy into a crisis. Maduro has termed the protests as opposition efforts to instigate a coup against him.
UN finds 17 new mass graves in Congo
United Nations investigators on Wednesday found 17 more mass graves in the Democratic Republic of Congo, bringing the total number to 40 since clashes between soldiers and a local militia intensified in August last year. At least 74 people, including 30 children, were reported to have been killed by soldiers in the clashes, the investigators said.
IBM gets ₹58,000 crore wiped off from valuation in a day
Technology giant IBM lost over $9 billion (over ₹58,000 crore) in market capitalisation on Wednesday during intraday trade. IBM, which reported a fall in its revenue for the 20th consecutive quarter, saw shares slide by over 5%. Following this, billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holding company, which has stake in IBM, also lost around $770 million (₹4,900 crore) on Wednesday.
Former Infosys CFO Rajiv Bansal demands pending ₹12 crore
Former Infosys CFO Rajiv Bansal has invoked the arbitration clause in his severance contract asking for the rest of his allotted payout, according to reports. When Bansal was leaving the firm in 2015, Infosys agreed to pay him ₹17.38 crore, but disbursed only ₹5 crore and halted the remaining payment. This comes amid Infosys Co-founders raising concerns over executives' pay.
A Chicago law once banned 'ugly' people from being in public
An 1881 law in Chicago made it illegal for 'ugly' people to be in public, in an attempt to eradicate street begging. The law stated that no person who is diseased, maimed, mutilated or in any way deformed would be allowed in public places. Beggars were reportedly fined $1-$50 or shipped off. The law was later abolished in the 1970s.
115 years since Marie Curie, Pierre Curie isolated radium
On April 20, 1902, Marie Curie along with her husband Pierre successfully isolated radioactive radium salts from the mineral pitchblende in Paris. In 1898, the Curies had discovered the existence of elements radium and polonium. The couple won the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics which was shared with fellow French scientist Antoine Henri Becquerel for their research on 'spontaneous radioactivity'.
Airbus mistakes Austria for Australia in accounting
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus mistook Austria for Australia in its financial accounts. According to Airbus' 2016 financial accounts, the company was being investigated by authorities in Australia for offences like bribery or fraud. However, an Airbus spokesperson said this was a typographical error, adding, "It should read Austria and not Australia."
Dharmendra wanted to hit MLA for saying I drink daily: Hema
Actress Hema Malini has said her husband Dharmendra wanted to hit Bacchu Kadu, the independent MLA from Maharashtra after he said, "Hema drinks heavily daily, does she commit suicide." Kadu said this while countering claims that farmers commit suicide due to their drinking habits. Hema added she will take Kadu to court and ask him to issue a public apology.nn
Salman Khan unveils new poster of upcoming film 'Tubelight'
Actor Salman Khan took to Twitter to unveil a new poster of his upcoming film 'Tubelight'. The caption written on the poster reads, "Kya Tumhe Yakeen Hai?" The film is set in the backdrop of the 1962 Sino-Indian war. Directed by Kabir Khan and also starring Chinese actress Zhu Zhu, 'Tubelight' will release on June 23.
Fox drops host after sexual harassment claims and ad boycott
Fox News anchor Bill O'Reilly's 21-year career at the news network ended on Wednesday amid allegations of sexual harassment and an advertising boycott. An investigation had revealed that Fox and O'Reilly had paid $13 million in settlements to five women who accused the host of sexual harassment. However, in a statement, O'Reilly had called the allegations "completely unfounded".
Henry Cavill's look from Mission: Impossible 6 revealed
Actor Henry Cavill's look from the upcoming action spy film 'Mission: Impossible 6' has been revealed. He can be seen sporting a moustache for his role in the film. The photo also shows actor Tom Cruise, who will reprise his role of 'Ethan Hunt'. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film is scheduled to release on July 27, 2018.
Our airline staff won't beat you: Japan tells US
Japan's Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso, during a speech in a US university, said its "airlines will not beat you". Japanese people endured an economic slump, stayed calm and "the sense of pride among workers is still intact", he stated. Notably, his statement comes following the incident of police officers dragging a passenger off a United Airlines flight.
Being an accused in Babri case not taint, but a tilak: Uma
Union Minister Uma Bharti has said, "I am happy... Being an accused in Ayodhya movement is not a taint. I consider this as a chandan tilak on forehead." She further said, "The movement was to assert that where Ram Lalla is sitting today was the birthplace of Lord Ram. The court has given its seal on that."
Only 17% of world's startups currently have a female Founder
The percentage of startups having at least one female Founder currently stands at mere 17%, according to Crunchbase, that studied 43,008 startups globally. From 2009 to 2012, the number of such startups grew by 8% to approximately 17%, which has since remained unchanged. While women-founded startups raised $10 billion in 2016, men-founded startups raised $94 billion.
Asteroid flies by Earth at less than 5 times moon's distance
An asteroid measuring nearly 2,000 feet flew past Earth on Wednesday at a distance of about 18 lakh km, 4.7 times the distance between Earth and Moon. This is the closest it has come in the last 400 years. The asteroid '2014 JO25', discovered in May 2014, came nearest to Earth at 5:54 PM IST and is now hurtling away.
MP tribals offer to take on J&K stone pelters with slingshot
A group of tribals in Madhya Pradesh have written to the Prime Minister, offering to take on stone-pelting protesters in Kashmir with their traditional weapon, 'gofan' (slingshot). "We will give a befitting reply to them – stone for stone – and send them packing," said one of the youths using slingshot and demanded the army to raise a "gofan battalion".
Youth films self climbing 650-feet-high crane in Australia
A 20-year-old British national on Friday filmed himself climbing an over 650-feet-high crane in Melbourne, Australia. Ally Law climbed a crane being used in the construction of the 62-storey Empire apartment building. Law said, "It's highly risky and one mistake will cost you your life," adding that he did not take any permissions for the climb.
Lego's adult fans claim discrimination over age limits
Adult fans of Lego have threatened to file human rights complaints over age limits at the Legoland Discovery Centre in Victoria, Australia. Meanwhile, others claimed the rule is "common sense" and the centre is not aimed at adults. Lego said the "indoor attraction designed to provide safe and fun environments for families with children" was "not suitable for grown adults."
Runners' flour trail shuts Singapore metro station
A running club on Wednesday admitted to leaving a trail of flour in a Singapore metro station, which prompted a security scare and a three-hour shutdown of the station. The all-male Seletar Harriers, which calls itself a "drinking group with a running problem" said it sprinkled flour because it was the safest way to cross a busy road.
Police officer caught speeding writes himself ticket
A police officer in Oklahoma, US, who was caught on camera speeding more than 32 kmph over the limit, has issued himself a $300 speeding ticket. "I... was breaking the law," said Sperry Police Chief Justin Burch. When asked if he would have issued himself the ticket if he had not been recorded, he replied, "You know, honestly, probably not."
Rishi Kapoor to feature in Nawazuddin starrer 'Manto'
Actor Rishi Kapoor will feature in the Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer upcoming film 'Manto'. He will reportedly play a cameo in the film. "It was indeed a pleasure sharing the screen with [Rishi] Sir, what an amazing energy you possess even now," tweeted Nawazuddin. The biopic on Indo-Pakistani writer Saadat Hasan Manto has been directed by Nandita Das.
Gayle to auction bat he used to hit record 10,000th T20 run
Royal Challengers Bangalore's batsman Chris Gayle will auction the bat with which he became the first player to score 10,000 T20 runs. The bat will be auctioned at the launch of the Chris Gayle Foundation on June 6 along with a special golden bat. Gayle added he wanted to use a golden bat to get to the milestone.
Babita Phogat slams govt for dismissal of Tej Bahadur Yadav
Wrestler Babita Phogat slammed the government on Twitter after BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav, who released a video showing poor quality of food for jawans at border posts, was dismissed from service. Babita mentioned the recently launched 'Bharat ke Veer' app, saying at one point the government takes such initiatives, while on other occasions, mistreats whistleblowers.
6-year-old scores hole-in-one at Scottish golf course
Six-year-old Jack Dunn has become the youngest player to score a hole-in-one at Scotland's Bruntsfield Links, the world's fourth-oldest golf club. Jack, son of a club member, used his driver to putt the 134-yard par-three seventh hole. He adhered to the tradition of buying a drink for the club's members, serving Coke to celebrate the achievement.
Trump's son plays football in White House in Arsenal kit
US President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, was seen practising his football skills in the White House's lawns while wearing a full Arsenal kit. The 11-year-old was pictured in the lawn during Monday's Easter Egg Roll at the White House. Several members of US' professional soccer league Major League Soccer were present at the lawn party.
Gadget hacked to turn off engine while owner is driving car
Researchers have found that a smart car gadget by German electronics company Bosch can be hacked to let attackers remotely turn off a car's engine while it is being driven. The hack, which works if the moving car is within Bluetooth range, exploits how the gadget pairs with users' smartphone apps. However, Bosch has outlined a fix for the hack.
Human umbilical cord blood improves old mice's memory: Study
Scientists have found a protein in human umbilical cord blood that improved learning and memory in ageing mice. The study found that certain genes linked to making new memories had been turned on in some of the mice injected with the blood. However, the scientists warned that the findings did not imply that elderly humans would experience the same effects.
Scientists engineer red-eyed mutant wasps
Scientists have used gene-slicing technology to create red-eyed wasps from normal black-eyed wasps. The technology injects an organism with genetic material, like RNA or proteins, to locate and rewrite specific portions of DNA coding. The genes imparted during embryonic development created heritable traits in mutant wasps, meaning the red eyes would be passed to offsprings, researchers said.
My fight is for all the soldiers: Tej Bahadur
Following his dismissal, former BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav on Thursday asserted that his fight is for all soldiers of the country. "I have given proof of the food but I did not get justice. I will go to the court," he added. Yadav said he raised his voice so that the future generations do not face the same situation.
Serena Williams was pregnant when she won Australian Open
American tennis player Serena Williams was eight weeks pregnant when she won the Australian Open in January this year. She defeated her sister Venus in the final, winning the tournament without dropping a single set. Her publicist confirmed the player's pregnancy on Wednesday, saying Serena will miss the rest of the 2017 season and will aim to return in 2018.
Facebook working on tech to let people type with their brain
Facebook on Wednesday revealed that it's working on a system to let humans type with just their brain. The optical imaging system will scan users' brains hundred times per second to detect them speaking silently in their head and translate it into text. According to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the system will be 5 times faster than typing on phones.
Mahatma Gandhi stamps from 1948 auctioned for over ₹4 crore
A set of four rare stamps featuring the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi from 1948 has been sold for record £500,000 (₹4.15 crore) at an auction in the UK. Reportedly, they were sold to a private collector in Australia for the highest ever price for Indian stamps. Only 13 of the 10-rupee Purple Brown and Lake 'Service' stamps are in circulation.
British spies once plotted to make Hitler a woman
British spies once planned to smuggle female sex hormone, oestrogen, into Adolf Hitler's food, hoping it would make him "less aggressive and more feminine". Oestrogen was chosen because it was tasteless and would pass Hitler's food testers unnoticed, according to the book 'Secret Weapons: Technology, Science And The Race To Win World War II'.
Hitler was once nominated for Nobel Peace Prize as a joke
Adolf Hitler was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1939. He was nominated by a member of the Swedish Parliament, who did not intend the nomination to be taken seriously. The nomination of Hitler, meant as satiric criticism, was however not well received and was withdrawn in a letter dated February 1, 1939.
Change house instead of changing loudspeakers: Mika to Sonu
Singer Mika Singh has asked Sonu Nigam to change his house instead of changing loudspeakers. He said this in response to Nigam's criticism of using loudspeakers for broadcasting sermons, including Azaan. "U me...all singers have done lots of jagrans in our past life and that time we were also too loud," read one of Mika's tweets which was deleted.
Like a billion others, miss my guiding light: SRK to Sachin
Shah Rukh Khan tweeted to Sachin Tendulkar that like a billion others, he misses his guiding light. He added, "I believed, when u did well, I would 2 & when u didn't, I'll fail," and wished Sachin for his upcoming biopic. In response, Sachin tweeted, "Zindagi me haar na hoti to koi kabhi jeetta nahi aur kuch seekhta bhi nahi."
Supreme Court allows e-auction of Taj Mansingh hotel
Delhi's Taj Mansingh hotel will go under the hammer as the Supreme Court has allowed NDMC to e-auction the five-star property. It ruled Tata Group firm Indian Hotels Company will have to vacate the property within six months if it loses the e-auction. Meanwhile, Indian Hotels Company maintained it was willing to pay the prevalent market price for the lease.
Explain delay in action against Sena MP: Air India to police
Air India has asked Delhi Police to explain the delay in action against Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad who was accused of thrashing an airline employee. “Any delay in taking action will give a wrong impression. The morale of the staff will also be affected,” it stated. Gaikwad was taken off Air India's no-fly list following intervention from the government.
Tesla drops lawsuit against ex-Autopilot head for ₹65 lakh
Elon Musk-led automaker Tesla has dropped a lawsuit against its former Autopilot head Sterling Anderson and the startup he founded with a former Google executive for a settlement of about ₹65 lakh. Tesla had accused Anderson of stealing confidential information and destroying evidence, as well as poaching a number of Tesla employees to his new startup.
Users sue Tesla over Autopilot acting like a 'drunk driver'
Tesla car owners have sued the Elon Musk-led company for selling vehicles with a semi-autonomous driving system that behaves "as if a drunk driver is at the wheel." The lawsuit called the owners "beta testers of half-baked software that renders Tesla vehicles dangerous if engaged." However, Tesla claims the lawsuit gives an inaccurate and "sensationalistic" view of its Autopilot technology.
New exoplanet best hope to find alien life, scientists claim
A newly discovered exoplanet in the habitable zone of a red dwarf star 40 light-years from Earth may be the "best place to look for signs of life beyond the Solar System", an international team of astronomers has claimed. The exoplanet LHS 1140b was found to be 6.6 times heavier and 40% larger than Earth, and hence was termed 'super-Earth'.
1.6 lakh teaching positions vacant in UP govt-run schools
As many as 1.6 lakh teaching positions are vacant in government-run schools across Uttar Pradesh, an RTI query has revealed. While the state has 7.6 lakh teaching positions in primary and upper primary government schools, only 5.85 lakh positions have yet been filled. Notably, 10,187 primary and upper primary schools are being run in the state with only one teacher.
Cabinet approves direct foreign borrowing by state entities
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved policy guidelines to allow 'financially sound' state government entities to borrow directly from international agencies for vital infrastructure projects. At present, all foreign assistance is received by the Centre, including that meant for the states. While the state would furnish guarantees for such loans, the Centre would provide the counter-guarantees.
Dead rat found in mid-day meal in Gujarat school
A dead rat was found in Wednesday's mid-day meal at a government-run primary school in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district, just before it was to be served, officials said. The teacher spotted the rat while tasting the food, Congress MLA Amit Chaudhary from the constituency said. Notably, the state government had declared the school as a model school, he added.
Pakistan passes bill on compulsory Quran teaching in schools
Pakistan's National Assembly has passed a bill endorsing compulsory Quran education for all Muslim students studying in government schools from class 1 to 12, according to reports. The legislation is seen as a step to reduce dependency on madrasas where children are just taught the Quran. However, the bill requires President Mamnoon Hussain's signature to become a law.
Japan proposes 100-hour cap on overtime to curb deaths
In a bid to curb the crisis of deaths from overwork, Japan's government has proposed a plan to limit overtime to 100 hours per month. This comes after a public outrage as over 2,000 people in Japan committed suicide in 2015, with work stress cited as the leading cause. Japan is one of the world's most overworked nations.
Man wins contest to live as hermit in Austrian town
A 58-year-old Belgian national has won a contest to live as a hermit in a cliffside cell above a town in Austria. Stan Vanuytrecht, a former artillery officer, will move into the 350-year-old Saalfelden hermitage this month as he defeated 49 other candidates for the position. The position is unpaid and isolated, with no heating, running water or internet.
Deposits deadline in disclosure scheme extended till Apr 30
The government on Wednesday gave time till April 30 for "commensurate deposits" by people who have declared their unaccounted income under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana. The scheme, which opened in December 2016, provided a last chance to holders of undisclosed income to come clean by paying tax and penalty. The scheme had closed on March 31.
Anil Kapoor unveils his wax statue at Madame Tussauds
Actor Anil Kapoor unveiled his wax statue at Madame Tussauds wax museum in Singapore. "Unveiling... Yours truly!! Thank you @MTsSingapore for making me look good in wax!" tweeted Anil. The statue depicts his character as a game show host in the 2008 Oscar-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire'. It is reportedly his first wax statue in a career spanning nearly 40 years.
17-year-old driver loses both legs after crash in Formula 4
Billy Monger, a 17-year-old driver in the Formula 4, had both his legs amputated after a high-speed crash into the back of Finnish driver Patrik Pasma at Donington Park on Sunday. Formula One drivers including Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button have come forward to help and raise money for the treatment and care of the 17-year-old.
Astronomers record heart-like rhythms of a black hole
NASA's Chandra X-ray observatory has found evidence of heartbeat-like pulses of a faraway supermassive black hole. Study of X-ray data revealed repeated bursts of energetic particles and shock waves generated by the black hole at the centre of galaxy NGC 4696. Researchers estimate that the black hole bursts or arrhythmic "beats" have occurred every five to ten million years.
Mongolia launches its first-ever satellite
Mongolia launched its first satellite called Mongol Sat-1 on Wednesday. The 1,227-MHz satellite will help the landlocked country expand its telecoms and broadband services, according to a video posted on the official website of Mongolia's parliament. The satellite would also be used to help with space research, map making and preparation for natural disasters, said a parliament speaker.
Sena workers blacken lecturer's face over molestation charge
Shiv Sena workers in Maharashtra's Nagpur blackened the face of a lecturer who allegedly molested a girl student on April 13. Police later filed a case against the accused, Amit Ganvir, who is a lecturer at Dharampeth Polytechnic College. Ganvir had allegedly caught the girl copying during her exam, and later demanded sexual favours from her, police said.
SC scraps Bihar topper scam mastermind Bachcha Rai's bail
The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the conditional bail granted by the Patna High Court to Amit Kumar alias Bachcha Rai, the alleged mastermind behind the Bihar topper scam. Rai is in prison along with former Bihar Board Chairman and his wife. Notably, he is the Principal of the college where Ruby Rai, the class XII Arts topper, was enrolled.
3 ISIS suspects arrested from Jalandhar, Mumbai, Bijnor
Delhi Police on Thursday arrested three ISIS suspects from Jalandhar, Mumbai and Bijnor in a joint operation with the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad. This comes after the UP ATS received information of a group being readied to launch terror attacks and recruit new members. Recently, an alleged ISIS operative suspected of planning a train bombing in Madhya Pradesh was killed.
States can relax rules under law meant for SCs, STs: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that states can relax rules framed by the Centre under the special law meant to protect Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The apex court made the ruling while upholding a notification issued by the Bihar government, authorising all the senior police officers to investigate cases under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
India changes its four-decade-old definition of blindness
According to the new definition of blindness adopted by India, a person unable to count fingers from three metres would be considered 'blind' as against the earlier stipulation of six metres, used since 1976. The step, in line with WHO blindness criteria, is expected to decrease the number of people considered 'blind' from 1.20 crore (2007 survey) to 80 lakh.
Russian think tank planned to sway US election: Documents
A think tank controlled by Russian President Vladimir Putin developed a plan to sway US presidential election and make Donald Trump win, according to two documents obtained by US officials. It contained plans for social media campaign to encourage US voters to choose a President who takes softer stance on Russia. Another plan had details on damaging Hillary Clinton's reputation.
Facebook working on tech to let humans hear with their skin
Facebook's advanced hardware group is working on a new technology that would let humans hear with their skin. While the technology could help hearing-impaired people communicate, it could also prove as an advanced way to communicate for people who can already hear. Facebook is making hardware to send information to the brain by delivering it through a person’s skin.
Punjab doubles OBC quota in educational institutes to 10%
Captain Amarinder Singh-led Punjab government on Wednesday doubled the quota for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in educational institutes from 5% to 10%. "The move aims to uplift [OBCs], which suffered extreme suppression...in the past 10 years of the SAD-BJP misrule," a government spokesman said. However, this will not impact the quota for the Scheduled Castes, and the Scheduled Tribes.
2 killed as Delhi schoolboy runs car over pavement
Two people were killed and three wounded after a schoolboy allegedly ran a speeding car over people sleeping on a pavement at the ISBT bus terminal in Delhi on Thursday. The police arrested two teenagers, including the driver, who allegedly doesn't have a licence. He is a class 12 student celebrating the end of his board exams, said the police.
There are three colour-changing lakes in Indonesia
Three different coloured crater lakes at the summit of Mount Kelimutu volcano in Indonesia change their colour. It is believed that minerals in the water interact with volcanic gas to create different shades. According to a local belief, the lakes are a resting place for departed souls, and those who die are sent to different lakes depending on their merits.
Strangers visit a house as Google Maps shows it as pizzeria
Strangers began visiting an Australian man's house looking for pizza and even asking for a job after a Google Maps glitch mistakenly labelled his house as a pizzeria. "It's like getting your identity stolen...Your house has been stolen and put in as a pizza shop," said the house owner. Google became aware of the glitch and fixed it on Wednesday.
Son of world's oldest person dies aged 97
A 97-year-old named Harold Fairweather passed away on Wednesday in Jamaica, days after his 117-year-old mother was declared the world's oldest person. He lived with his mother Violet Brown in the rural community of Duanvale, where he was born and raised. Fairweather, who had recently been unwell, was believed to be the world's oldest person with a living parent.
Facebook building helicopter to provide internet in disaster
Facebook has announced that it is working on a small unmanned helicopter called "Tether-tenna" to wirelessly provide the internet to disaster-struck areas. The helicopter, tethered to a fibre line and a power source on the ground, can remain airborne for at least 24 hours. Facebook is currently figuring out how the helicopter can survive high winds and lightning.