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Bose wireless headphones spying on customers, claims lawsuit
A lawsuit has claimed American audio equipment company Bose of spying on the users of its wireless headphones through an app that tracks the music they listen to. Bose violates users' privacy rights by selling their audio information without permission, it added. Audio choices offer "an incredible amount of insight" into a customer's personality, behaviour and religion, the lawsuit said.
Indian-American CEO faces 30 days jail for abusing wife
In a domestic abuse case filed by his wife of 10 years, Cuberon CEO Abhishek Gattani, an Indian-American, was allowed a plea agreement which lets him avoid deportation and likely face 30 days of imprisonment. Notably, Gattani's estranged wife Neha Rastogi, a former Apple engineer, had submitted recordings of him beating and verbally abusing her to the court.
Ex-Apple engineer says husband abused, hit her several times
Former Apple executive Neha Rastogi, who accused her husband and Cuberon CEO Abhishek Gattani of domestic abuse, has disclosed audio recordings of Gattani abusing and beating her. In a court statement, Rastogi said, "He hit me, multiple times...on my face, arms, head, belly...and abused me." Gattani was allowed a plea agreement and faces 30 days in jail.
Giant iceberg appears off coast of small Canadian town
A giant iceberg has appeared off the coast of a small Canadian town in Newfoundland, making it a sudden tourist attraction. The iceberg, estimated to measure 46 metres at its highest point, has dwarfed the town. Although icebergs regularly float past Newfoundland, Mayor Adrian Kavanagh said this particular iceberg appears to be grounded and could remain in place.
Myntra acquires Bengaluru-based logistics startup InLogg
Online fashion retailer Myntra on Wednesday acquired Bengaluru-based logistics startup InLogg for an undisclosed amount. As a part of the acquisition, InLogg's team has joined Myntra. Founded in 2015, InLogg offers a technology platform that provides end-to-end logistics solutions for the e-commerce sector. This is the fourth technology-led acquisition for Myntra.
CureFit Founder Ankit Nagori backs fashion startup Wooplr
Flipkart's former executive who started his own venture CureFit, Ankit Nagori on Wednesday invested an undisclosed amount in fashion discovery platform Wooplr. Nagori will join Wooplr's board following the investment. The latest capital infusion comes barely two months after Wooplr raised $8 million in a funding round led by Sistema Asia Fund.
Yogi warns of action over improper liquor ban at holy places
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has warned officials of strict action if the ban on liquor sale in the state's important religious places like Ayodhya, Vrindavan, Chitrakoot, Deoband, and Deva Sharif was not strictly implemented. He also ordered the removal of over 8,500 liquor outlets operating in residential areas and near educational institutions in compliance with a Supreme Court order.
New video shows Shiv Sena MP Gaikwad arguing with cops
Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad, who was recently in news for hitting an Air India staffer with his slipper, is seen arguing with Maharashtra police in a new video. He can be seen having a heated argument with policemen over non-functioning of ATMs on Tuesday in Latur where he staged a protest after the same thing happened at various ATMs.
50% of India's energy capacity from non-fossils fuels by '27
Over 50% of India's installed power capacity will be formed by non-fossil fuels like renewables, nuclear and hydroelectric power plants by 2027, according to the government's third National Electricity Plan (NEP3). While coal currently accounts for 60% of India's energy capacity, India's total renewable capacity will surpass coal-based capacity by 2024, according to the plan.
We did not actually attack Yemen: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's humanitarian director Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabiah has claimed that his country's military campaign in Yemen was not an attack. Saudi was provoked by the failed political process in war-torn Yemen, he added. Notably, over 7,600 people have been killed and 42,000 were injured in the Yemen conflict since March 2015, mostly in Saudi-led coalition air strikes.
Rishi Kapoor gets BMC notice for damaging tree at his house
Actor Rishi Kapoor has received a show cause notice from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for allegedly violating its permission and damaging a tree at his Bandra bungalow. BMC had given permission to the actor to trim six branches, but the tree has been reduced to its trunk. The notice was issued after residents complained to the BMC.
Diljit Dosanjh buys private jet for himself
Actor Diljit Dosanjh took to Twitter to reveal that he has bought a private jet for himself. He shared pictures on Twitter with the caption "New Beginning Starts With Private Jet". The actor also shared a video in which he can be seen sitting inside the jet. He captioned the video "Thug life, jet life".
Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully defend 191 vs Daredevils
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 15 runs to register their 4th win after successfully defending 191 against the Delhi Daredevils in the IPL on Wednesday. Sunrisers set the target after Kane Williamson's 51-ball 89 and Shikhar Dhawan's 50-ball 70. In reply, Daredevils could only reach 176/5 with Sanju Samson scoring a 33-ball 42 and Shreyas Iyer scoring an unbeaten 31-ball 50.
Emirates slashes US flights by 20% after Trump govt curbs
Emirates slashed its flights to the United States by 20% on Wednesday, blaming a drop in demand on restrictions on electronic devices in cabins, tougher US security measures and attempts to ban travellers from several Muslim-majority nations. Emirates, the largest airline in the Middle East, said the "commercial decision" would affect five of its 12 US destinations, starting next month.
Jet Airways flight suffers wheel malfunction, blocks runway
An accident was averted on Wednesday when a Delhi-bound Jet Airways flight experienced a nose wheel malfunction after landing, resulting in a steering problem on the Delhi Airport runway. The flight lost control and landed on the left side of runway, blocking the main runway for over two hours. "The aircraft is being towed away for maintenance," said Jet Airways.
Babri demolition more serious than Gandhi's killing: Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed the government for delaying the trial in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case, calling it more serious than Mahatma Gandhi's assassination. "Babri accused have been made Union Ministers, conferred Padma Vibhushan", he said in a tweet. This comes after the Supreme Court allowed a trial against BJP leaders for criminal conspiracy in the case.
Go back to India: Woman yells at Asians on Irish train
A woman on a train in Ireland was caught on camera making expletive-laden comments towards Asian passengers. "You are a disgrace, go back to India," the woman said. "It went on for...the whole train ride," the woman who posted the video online said. Meanwhile, an Irish Rail spokesperson said that behaviour like this will not be tolerated.
Barça knocked out of CL after going goalless in both legs
Barcelona were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League after going goalless in both legs of their quarter-final against Juventus. Barcelona played out a goalless draw in the second leg at Camp Nou on Wednesday, after losing the first leg 0-3 at Juventus last week. Barcelona have now missed out on a semi-final berth for a second consecutive season.
How many types of beacons are used by VIPs in India?
There are five types of beacons that are currently used by the government officials or VIPs. Red beacons with flashers are used by the President, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Chief Justice of India while Chief Election Commissioner, Deputy Ministers use red beacons without flashers. Blue/ Amber beacons with flashers are used by police commissioners and district judges.
What do the biggest US companies pay in taxes?
Tech giant Apple reserved $15.8 billion for income tax last year, making it the biggest taxpayer among US firms, which face one of the world's highest federal tax rates at 35%. Microsoft's income tax expense was $3.3 billion, while Google-parent Alphabet posted a $4.7 billion tax expense. Oil giant ExxonMobil which had $406 million tax benefit, effectively paid no taxes.
Why did the BSF suspend Tej Bahadur Yadav?
The BSF on Wednesday sacked constable Tej Bahadur Yadav, who had complained of "substandard food", for damaging the "image of the BSF". He was found guilty of not obeying orders by carrying two phones on duty and posting photographs in uniform on social media. Yadav was charged with making false allegations and not adhering to the formal grievance redressal system.
Complaint filed against Sonu Nigam over his tweet
A written complaint was filed on Wednesday against singer Sonu Nigam in Aurangabad, Maharashtra over his tweet criticising the use of loudspeakers for broadcasting sermons and calls to prayers. The complaint was filed by the head of a local religious organisation. "However, no offence has been registered so far in this regard," said the Commissioner of Police.
Muralitharan 1st Sri Lankan to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan will become Sri Lanka's first cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, with his formal induction set to be held during June's ICC Champions Trophy 2017. Muralitharan, whose career spanned around 19 years, is the highest wicket-taker in international cricket with 1,347 scalps in 495 matches.
Serena Williams suggests she is pregnant on Snapchat
USA's 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams on Wednesday suggested in a Snapchat post that she is pregnant with her first child. The former world number one posted a picture of herself in a swimsuit, showing her baby bump, with the caption '20 weeks' before deleting it within minutes. The 35-year-old has been engaged to Reddit Co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
Delhi Police issues look out notice for AIADMK's Dinakaran
The Delhi Police has issued a look out notice against AIADMK (Amma) Deputy General Secretary TTV Dinakaran and the immigration department has been informed about the same. This comes after AIADMK leader and state Finance Minister D Jayakumar announced that the party decided to distance itself from General Secretary VK Sasikala and family, including her nephew Dinakaran.
FIR over MEA staff giving official passports to citizens
The CBI has registered an FIR to probe unknown Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officials who had arranged official passports for 12 private citizens by passing them off as Arunachal Pradesh government officials. The CBI has levelled charges of criminal misconduct against the officials. Official passports, with white cover, are issued only to officials travelling on assignments.
In pictures: Unique protests by TN farmers in Delhi
Tamil Nadu farmers have resorted to unique protests in Delhi over the Centre's inaction regarding drought situation in the southern Indian state. They have held protests wearing sarees to show the plight of widows when a farmer commits suicide, carrying skulls, and also by taking their clothes off. The farmers have been seeking loan waivers among other demands.
B'luru court acquits diplomat of raping 3-yr-old daughter
A Bengaluru local court has acquitted French diplomat Pascal Mazurier in a case where he was accused by his Indian wife of raping their three-year-old daughter. Emerging from the court, Mazurier said he was eager to meet his children and accused his estranged wife of being a "criminal". Meanwhile, his wife has claimed that the cops had colluded with Mazurier.
UN to issue 10 stamps of 'asanas' on International Yoga Day
The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) will issue a set of stamps showing 10 yoga asanas (poses) to commemorate the International Day of Yoga on June 21 in New York. The stamps, to be issued only in $1.15 denomination each, depict a different yoga poses next to a large 'Om' in Devanagari script.
New Zealand restricts skilled-worker visas
The New Zealand government on Wednesday announced plans to tighten access to skilled work visas to help Kiwis get into jobs ahead of migrants. The new measures aim to solve the problems of housing shortages, road congestion and overcrowding in New Zealand due to record-high levels of migration. This comes a day after Australia abolished its skilled visa programme.
US military intercepts 2 Russian bombers near Alaska's coast
The US military has "safely and professionally" intercepted two Russian bombers in international airspace off Alaska's coast using two F-22 Raptor aircraft. Calling it a show of force by Russia, US lawmaker Adam Kinzinger said that the Russians were "trying to show their teeth" by flying so close to the US coastline amid tensions between the two nations.
US, Russia already knew of German detention camps: UN files
The UK, US and Russia were aware of large-scale murders of Jews by Nazis as early as December 1942, much before they found concentration camps, recently released UN documents have revealed. The allied powers prepared war crimes indictments against Adolf Hitler and other Nazi commanders but did little to stop the deaths and rescue the victims, the documents further said.
Fuel pumps' Sundays off can invoke Essential Commodities Act
The government can invoke Essential Commodities Act over the decision by Consortium of Indian petroleum dealers of shutting petrol pumps on Sundays across seven states and Puducherry from May 14. The move came following PM Modi's call to conserve oil, the body said. The Centre said the threat would be dealt according to measures necessary to maintain essential commodities' supply.
Tata, Patanjali interested in Sahara properties of ₹7,400 cr
A number of corporates, including Tata, Godrej, Adani, and Patanjali, have shown interest in buying Sahara group's 30 properties estimated to be worth about ₹7,400 crore. Earlier this week, the Supreme Court directed sale of Sahara group's Aamby Valley. This has been done over the group's alleged failure to deposit money for refunding its investors.
Tennis match interrupted by nearby couple having loud sex
A Sarasota Open match between Frances Tiafoe and Mitchell Krueger was interrupted multiple times on Tuesday due to a couple in a nearby house having loud sex. The match announcer assumed the sound was coming from a spectator's phone before realising it was coming from an apartment nearby. Krueger jokingly hit a tennis ball in the direction of the apartment.
Jinder Mahal named No 1 contender for WWE Championship
After winning a six-pack challenge on SmackDown Live on Tuesday, Indo-Canadian wrestler Jinder Mahal has emerged as the new No 1 contender for Randy Orton's WWE Championship title match. The 30-year-old will face Orton for the title at the SmackDown-branded event Backlash on May 21, if Orton wins his 'House Of Horrors' match at Payback on April 30.
No opposition to me in AIADMK: TTV Dinakaran
AIADMK (Amma) Deputy General Secretary TTV Dinakaran has said no one in the party is against him and he has the support of all MLAs. Claiming that he was given the post by General Secretary VK Sasikala, he said he can only resign with her consent. Dinakaran's statement comes after senior party leaders "sidelined" him and Sasikala from party affairs.
Delhi HC refuses AAP's request for use of paper trail EVMs
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday declined AAP's request to use paper trail EVMs for the upcoming civic polls in Delhi. "We cannot stay the election nor pass an order to use electronic voting machines which are not there," it added. The state election commission earlier said it was not possible to replace all the EVMs in four days.
Govt denies reports on work hour changes for its employees
The central government is not considering any proposal to change office hours for its employees and do away with Saturday holidays, the Personnel Ministry has clarified. Earlier, several reports claimed that the working hours would be scheduled from 9 AM to 7 PM against the existing 9:30 AM to 6 PM.
Railways spent 97 paise for every rupee earned in 2016-17
The Indian Railways Operating Ratio (paisa spent against a rupee earned) for this year has reached 96.96%, the worst in 16 years. This means the public carrier spent 96.96 paise for every rupee that it earned. Notably, the government had estimated in November last year that the operating ratio for 2016-17 would be 114%.
Fire in electronics factory in Noida kills six
At least six people were killed in a fire that struck an electronic goods factory in Noida's Sector 11 on Wednesday afternoon. The factory's employees claimed that fire tenders reached the spot about 90 minutes after the complaint was registered. Goods estimated to be worth around ₹15 crore were destroyed in the fire, which was caused by a short circuit.
Man stabbed 5 times for refusing to pass a glass of water
A man was stabbed five times outside a hotel in Mumbai's Bandra area recently for refusing to pass a glass of water to a stranger. The victim is currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit of a local hospital. The police have arrested 37-year-old accused Afroz Khan who has been booked for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons.
Proud to have been born in India: Canada's Defence Minister
Rejecting allegations that he supported Khalistan, Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan on Tuesday said he was proud that he was born in India. "I don't want to be sucked into the internal politics of...a nation," he asserted. This comes after Punjab CM Amarinder Singh dubbed Sajjan as a Khalistan sympathiser and refused to meet him.
South Sudanese refugees take UN staff hostage in Congo
Thirteen UN staffers were taken hostage by South Sudanese refugees at a camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday. The refugees had reportedly been demanding to be moved to other east African countries to avoid their forced return to South Sudan. The staffers were later released unharmed by the refugees, who had fled South Sudan last August.
Philippine cops get paid to execute drug suspects: Reports
Philippine police officials were paid for executing drug suspects and some policemen planted evidence at crime scenes as part of President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs, according to senior Philippine officials challenging the government. They also claimed that most of the over 9,000 drug-related killings that were blamed on vigilantes so far were orchestrated by the Philippine National Police.
BCCI doubles rewards for Team India for straight series wins
The BCCI has doubled the cash rewards to ₹1 crore each for Indian cricket team members after they managed to secure four series victories in a row during the 2016-2017 home Test season. However, the board has kept the cash rewards unchanged for coach Anil Kumble and support staff, who will get ₹25 lakh and ₹15 lakh respectively.
UK to have snap general election on June 8
The British Parliament on Wednesday voted 552-13 in favour of a motion presented by PM Theresa May calling for a snap general election on June 8. May had said that a fresh mandate would strengthen her hand in Brexit talks and provide certainty for the future. The Opposition had earlier argued that the decision aims to suppress dissent against Brexit.
Arshad Warsi worked as a salesman before acting career
Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi worked as a cosmetics salesman prior to his acting career. His other jobs included working in a photo lab to process photographs, being an assistant director and a choreographer. The actor, who turned 49 on Wednesday, made his Bollywood debut in 1996 with the movie 'Tere Mere Sapne'.
Highest BASE jump from building was from tip of Burj Khalifa
The world's highest BASE jump performed from a building was from the tip of Burj Khalifa in Dubai, measuring about 2,716 feet, as recognised by the Guinness World Records. It was performed by Fred Fugen and Vince Reffet from France in April 2014. BASE jumping refers to parachuting or wingsuit flying from a fixed structure or cliff.
World's oldest female bodybuilder competed at the age of 77
Edith Wilma Connor from Colorado, United States, who last competed at the age of 77, is recognised as the world's oldest female competitive bodybuilder, according to the Guinness World Records. Wilma Connor started pursuing fitness in her late sixties and entered her first competition on her 65th birthday. She last competed in August 2011.
Activists protest Baahubali 2 release, call for K'taka bandh
Activists in Karnataka have called for a bandh across the state on April 28, the release date of 'Baahubali: The Conclusion', to protest the screening of the film. They have asked actor Sathyaraj, who plays the role of 'Kattappa', to apologise for a remark he made nine years ago on the Cauvery issue. Sathyaraj had reportedly spoken against pro-Kannada groups.
Will give ₹10L only when Sonu fulfils all conditions: Maulvi
The Maulvi, who had issued a statement against singer Sonu Nigam, has refused to give ₹10 lakh reward after Sonu shaved his head, saying the singer has fulfilled only one of his three conditions. He added that he will give the amount only after Sonu puts a garland of old torn shoes around his neck and parades around the country.
BJP MLA booked for hate speech over 'Vande Mataram' remark
The Hyderabad Police has booked BJP MLA Raja Singh for allegedly saying that there was no place in India for those who do not sing 'Vande Mataram'. Singh had warned that those who do not sing 'Vande Mataram' will be sent to Pakistan. Earlier, Singh had also threatened to behead anyone who opposed the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya.
HC dismisses plea to approach international court for Jadhav
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking directions for the Centre to approach the International Court of Justice to secure the release of former Indian Navy Officer Kulbhushan Jadhav from Pakistan. Responding to the plea, the Centre's counsel said that it was a serious matter and the External Affairs Ministry is doing their best for Jadhav.
Govt allows leave encashment for deceased defence personnel
The Cabinet has approved leave encashment of up to 180 days for the defence personnel who died or were invalidated from service between end of December 1991 and November 1999, with under 15 years' service. Notably, this includes a large number of casualties inflicted during the Kargil conflict. It'll benefit the families of 9,777 personnel that fall within this category.
Probe after man carries brother's body on cycle in Assam
A probe has been ordered after a video emerged showing a man carrying his brother's dead body on a bicycle from a hospital to his home in Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal's constituency Majuli. Reportedly, the man was denied an ambulance as it could not travel to his village due to the absence of a concrete bridge in the area.
This is what happens when you say truth: Tej Bahadur Yadav
After being dismissed for complaining about poor quality of food served to soldiers, former BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav on Wednesday said, "This is what happens when you say the truth." However, he stated that he would appeal against his dismissal in a High Court. "Hope I get justice, I have full faith in judiciary," he further added.
What were the bail conditions set for Vijay Mallya?
Indian liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who was arrested on Tuesday by UK Police, was released after providing a bail bond worth around ₹5.3 crore in a hearing that lasted for 10 minutes. Until his next hearing, Mallya has been asked to remain at the address provided to the court. He was also asked to surrender his revoked Indian passport.
Man in Modi mask whips TN farmers in protest in Delhi
During the farmers' protest against the Centre's inaction over the drought in Tamil Nadu, a man dressed up as PM Narendra Modi was seen beating a farmer with a whip in Delhi. "By ignoring us, it is like Modi...trying to beat us out of Delhi," a farmer said. The farmers had earlier held protests wearing sarees and carrying skulls.
Zara withdraws skirt featuring Pepe The Frog alt-right meme
Spanish fashion retailer Zara has withdrawn a skirt from its website after facing criticism for featuring Pepe The Frog, an internet meme which has turned into a symbol of the white nationalist alt-right movement. "@ZARA Seriously?... Me and my wallet will be shopping elsewhere," commented a user. "[H]mm Pepe on a Zara skirt. wtf?" read another comment.
US teacher allows students to avoid exam by protesting Trump
A professor at USA's Arizona State University gave students an option to protest against President Donald Trump as a 'group project' effort to dodge an exam, according to reports. A group of 20 students opted for the protest and demonstrated in the university against Trump's policies like the US-Mexico border wall and deportations.
Ex-Kingfisher staff worried over unpaid wages on Mallya row
Former Kingfisher Airlines employees have said their main concern is the recovery of their unpaid salaries and extradition of Vijay Mallya. "Our main concern is that the government should get him to India and we should get our dues," they said. According to an open letter written last year, Mallya owes ₹300 crore as salary dues to over 3,000 employees.
That's a bald move, tweets user after Sonu shaves his head
After singer Sonu Nigam shaved his head following the statement by a Maulvi, a Twitter user commented, "That's a bald move from Sonu Nigam". "Easiest 10 Lakhs you will ever make, just shave your head. They grow back, trust me," read another comment. "[You] nailed it bro!!! Assertion is awesome...Keep shining," commented another user.
Salman, Aamir will run after 21-year-old heroines: Raveena
Raveena Tandon, when asked if she would like to be a part of 'Andaz Apna Apna' sequel, jokingly said the film's actors Salman Khan and Aamir Khan will instead prefer 21-year-old heroines. "They will be garlanding [photographs of] me and Karisma Kapoor and... then they will be running after 21-year-old heroines... That's how the sequel is gonna start," she added.
Didn't have to please anyone to get where I am: Govinda
Actor Govinda has said that he did not have to please anyone to get where he is today. "I am proud to say that whatever I have ever wanted, I have done it my way," he added. Govinda further said for someone like him who was not very well-read, it was a big deal to have become famous.
Adidas slammed for 'you survived' email to marathon runners
German sportswear company Adidas was slammed for sending "Congrats, you survived the Boston Marathon!" email to 2017 Boston Marathon finishers on Tuesday. The company was criticised for using the word 'survived', in reference to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing that killed three people and injured over 260 people. Adidas later apologised for the email.
Another soldier killed in 'accidental firing' in J&K: Army
In the second such incident in 24 hours, an Indian Army sepoy lost his life due to "accidental discharge" in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said. While police called it sniper fire from across the LoC, the army had maintained that it was "accidental". The deceased was identified as Ravinder Singh (20) of 21 Punjab D-Coy.
UP police constable killed by female colleague
A police constable was allegedly killed by a female constable with whom he shared a rented accommodation in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur. The lady constable was arrested on Tuesday after an FIR was lodged against her by the deceased constable's brother. The postmortem of his body revealed that he was strangulated to death.
Pak senators call for amending blasphemy law to stop misuse
Senators in Pakistan have called for amending the country's blasphemy law to prevent its misuse and punish those who make false blasphemy accusations against others. They also demanded a crackdown on those who take the law into their hands. This comes after a journalism student was killed by a violent mob for allegedly publishing blasphemous content online.
Islamic State seeking alliance with al-Qaeda: Iraq Vice Prez
Iraqi Vice President Ayad Allawi on Monday said that the Islamic State is in talks with al-Qaeda about a possible alliance as Iraqi troops close in on its fighters in Mosul. Allawi said he got the information from Iraqi and regional contacts. Notably, the two militant groups have been fighting for recruits and funding ever since their split in 2014.
French police seize bomb-making materials ahead of elections
French police have arrested two men in Marseille on suspicion of planning an "imminent and violent attack" and seized guns and bomb-making materials in subsequent raids, reports said. An Islamic State flag was reportedly found at the home of one of the suspects. This comes before the first round of the French presidential elections scheduled for April 23.
Yes Bank net profit jumps 30% to ₹914 crore in March quarter
Private lender Yes Bank on Wednesday said its March quarter net profit rose 30.2% to ₹914 crore due to higher net interest income and other income. Net interest income (NII), or the core income a bank earns by giving loans, also increased by 32.08%. Continued investments in human capital, technology and digitisation has resulted in significant momentum, the bank said.
Sonu Nigam shaves his head after fatwa promises ₹10L reward
In response to a cleric who announced a ₹10 lakh reward for anybody shaving Sonu Nigam's head, the singer on Wednesday shaved his head live on TV. Before shaving his head, Nigam called the cleric's act "religious gundagardi" and asked him to keep ₹10 lakh ready. The fatwa was issued after Nigam complained of being woken up by the Azaan.
Mukesh Ambani owns the world's first billion-dollar house
India's richest man Mukesh Ambani is known to have built the world's first billion-dollar house in Mumbai, according to Forbes. The 27-storey building named 'Antilia' is complete with three helipads, a 50-seater cinema, a six-level parking area, nine elevators, a spa and a ballroom. Notably, Mukesh Ambani celebrated his 60th birthday on April 19, 2017.
Sharapova was world's highest-paid female athlete for 11 yrs
Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova was named the world's highest-paid female athlete for 11 consecutive years, according to Forbes. Sharapova, who turned 30 on Wednesday, ranked first in the list from 2005 to 2015. She is currently the second highest-paid female athlete in the world with a net worth of $21.9 million, as of 2016.
Pierre Curie, his wife, daughter all have won Nobel Prizes
Pierre Curie, a french scientist won the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics, along with his wife Marie Curie, for their work on radioactivity and isolating the previously unknown elements radium and polonium. The Curies had two daughters, Irène and Ève. Irène continued the family tradition of scientific research and received the 1935 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, along with her husband.
1st woman to run Boston Marathon returns to race after 50yrs
Kathrine Switzer, the first female to finish the all-male Boston Marathon in 1967, participated in the event 50 years later on Monday. Switzer was a women's rights activist back then, and after the 1967 Boston Marathon, women were officially allowed in the competition in 1972. Switzer has entered more than 30 marathons and has founded women's running club '261 Fearless'.
Flipkart appoints Goldman Sachs for Snapdeal merger talks
Homegrown e-commerce startup Flipkart has appointed Goldman Sachs as an adviser for the proposed acquisition of rival Snapdeal, according to reports. Goldman Sachs is said to work closely with Snapdeal's adviser Credit Suisse to assess the deal. Reports further claim that the offer for sale is likely to be finalised over the coming weeks.
Space debris problem getting worse, say scientists
Scientists have expressed concerns over the accumulating space junk from mankind's six-decade-long cosmos exploration. Travelling at up to 28,000 kmph, junk objects carry enough energy to damage the surface of a satellite or manned spacecraft. Scientists estimate that around 5,000 objects larger than one metre and 7.5 lakh "flying bullets" measuring around one centimetre are orbiting the Earth.
Glacier shape influences susceptibility to melting: Study
A NASA-funded study on glaciers in Greenland has identified the glaciers most susceptible to thinning in future by analysing their shape. Researchers found that glaciers melting around 16 to 48 km inland are the most susceptible to ice mass loss. The knowledge could help predict potential sea level rise for setting up observational campaigns to understand glacier changes, researchers said.
India-born man in top 10 of FBI's most wanted list
An India-born man, Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, accused of murdering his wife in 2015 was on Tuesday added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's top 10 most wanted list. The USA's investigating agency also announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to Patel's arrest. The FBI believes that Patel hasn't left America as his visa had expired before the crime.
Demonetised notes worth ₹2.37 crore seized in Ahmedabad
The police on Tuesday seized old scrapped currency notes worth ₹2.37 crore from three vehicles in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city and detained seven persons in connection with the matter. "They had come from Vadodara and Himmatnagar and were looking to exchange demonetised currency notes with new notes for a commission of 15%," a Vastrapur police station official said.
625 UP cops with suspected criminal links transferred
Uttar Pradesh DGP Javeed Ahmed on Tuesday said that 625 cops with suspected criminal links have been transferred to different regions on administrative grounds. Days after the BJP formed the government in the state in March, over 100 policemen had been suspended. A majority of the suspensions, which mostly included constables, were in Ghaziabad, Meerut, and Noida.
Industries around B'luru lake that caught fire asked to shut
The National Green Tribunal has ordered all industries around Bellandur Lake in Bengaluru to be shut, and imposed a ₹5-lakh fine on anyone found dumping waste in and around the lake. This comes after the lake had caught fire due to toxic effluents in it. Further, the NGT gave state authorities one month's time to free the lake of pollutants.
Election will give UK strongest hand in Brexit talks: PM May
UK PM Theresa May has said that her decision to seek snap general election is in the national interest and will strengthen her hand in Brexit talks with the European Union. The motion which requires a two-thirds majority to pass will be put to a vote on Wednesday. However, Opposition argued that the decision aims to suppress dissent against Brexit.
US mulls shooting down North Korean missile tests: Report
The US is considering shooting down future North Korean missile tests as a show of strength if it conducts its sixth nuclear test, The Guardian reported. The potential missile interception is aimed at warning North Korea that the US is willing to retaliate with force if it continues nuclear tests. However, North Korea warned of "war" over US military action.
Mascara ad featuring Cara Delevingne banned for airbrushing
An advertisement for Rimmel mascara that featured model Cara Delevingne has been banned for using post-production techniques that exaggerate the product's effects. Coty UK, which owns Rimmel, said it had prepared Delevingne before applying the product using individual lash inserts but only to fill in gaps and to create a uniform lash line.
SC sets aside Himachal HC order as nobody can understand it
The Supreme Court has set aside a Himachal Pradesh High court order as the latter used so much jargon that none of the judges could understand it. Even the lawyers representing the two parties said they could not understand the order. The case pertains to a property dispute between a landlord and a tenant dating back to 1999.
Chennai goes missing from Google Maps: Report
Chennai went missing from Google Maps for a while on Tuesday, according to The New Indian Express. Google Maps appeared to have marked Chennai as Kovur, which is a town located to the west of Chennai, even as other districts around Chennai were marked correctly. Meanwhile, a town in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh is also known as Kovur.
Ensure developed world doesn't shut borders: Mittal to UN
The UN must use all its powers to ensure the developed world doesn't shut doors on global trade and doesn't close borders for people to move around, Airtel's Sunil Mittal said. Mittal said it is a matter of concern that parts of developed world are embracing a protectionist attitude. India today is one of the most open countries, he added.
Indo-American CEO asked to pay ₹87 lakh to ex-maid for abuse
The US authorities have directed an Indian-American head of an IT staffing company to pay her domestic worker $135,000 (₹87 lakh) for mistreating her. Himanshu Bhatia, Rose International CEO, was asked to pay back wages and damages. Bhatia was accused of violating minimum wage laws, and forcing her help to sleep in the garage with dogs when she was sick.
Katy Perry accused of mocking Goddess Kali on Instagram
American singer Katy Perry has been accused of mocking Goddess Kali on Instagram after she posted a picture of the deity with the caption "Current mood". "[Y]ou just can't express your mood by posting pictures of gods and goddesses," commented a user. Another user wrote, "You shouldn't disregard someone's religion". "Remove this pic right now u mad," read another comment.nn
Sunil Grover, Ali Asgar to feature together on reality show
Comedians Sunil Grover and Ali Asgar will feature together on the reality show 'Sabse Bada Kalakar'. While Sunil will be seen playing the character of 'Dr Mashoor Gulati', Ali will be playing the role of the doctor's nurse. Both of them have stopped shooting for 'The Kapil Sharma Show' following a brawl between Sunil and Kapil Sharma.
NFL player serving life sentence kills himself in prison
Former NFL player Aaron Hernandez was found dead in his prison cell at a correctional facility in Massachusetts on Wednesday. Hernandez, who was serving life in prison after being convicted of murder, hanged himself using a bed sheet that he attached to his cell window. The facility's statement said that Hernandez had tried blocking his cell's door from the inside.
Fan throws dead rats at opposition players during match
A Brondby fan threw four dead rats at Copenhagen players during the closing stages of the derby match between the football teams on Monday. The dead rats were directed at Copenhagen's Benjamin Verbic and Ludwig Augustinsson as they readied to take a corner. Both the players tried to kick the rats away before ground officials came to tackle the situation.
Top Brazil court names football league winners after 30 yrs
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday named the Sport Recife team as the 1987 league title winners after a 30-year-long dispute with club Flamengo over Brazil's league winner. The teams had been crowned league winners in two separate leagues which were being run concurrently in 1987. The panel decided that Sport Recife beat Flamengo 3-1 to be crowned the league champions.
Expulsion of Sasikala is our first victory: Panneerselvam
Declaring that the ouster of TTV Dinakaran and Sasikala Natarajan from AIADMK was their first victory, former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam on Wednesday asserted that talks of the merger would now begin. "Both the factions will talk to fulfil the aspirations of lakhs of party workers," he said. Dinakaran had earlier refused to give up his post.
Death toll in Peru floods, mudslides rises to 113
The death toll from flooding and mudslides plaguing Peru since the start of the year has risen to 113 with another 400 injured, officials said. The natural disasters, caused by the climatic phenomenon El Nino, hit 20 out of Peru's 25 regions and left more than 1.7 lakh people homeless, the National Centre for Emergency Operations said.
US Facebook murderer kills himself after police chase
Steve Stephens, who was wanted by police for shooting a 74-year-old man dead in USA's Cleveland and posting the video of the murder on Facebook, has committed suicide after a police chase, according to reports. Stephens, who had filed for bankruptcy two years ago despite holding down a job, posted the video hours after breaking up with his girlfriend.
BSF sacks jawan who had posted video on poor quality of food
The Border Security Force on Wednesday sacked constable Tej Bahadur Yadav, who had uploaded a video clip on social media alleging poor quality of food being served to jawans at border posts. This comes after a summary court-martial found that constable Yadav's actions damaged the "image of the BSF". Under BSF rules, he can appeal the suspension within 3 months.