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N Korea parades military might, warns US of toughest action
North Korea on Saturday held a military parade to mark the 105th birth anniversary of its founding President Kim Il-sung and displayed its submarine-based ballistic missiles for the first time among other new types of intercontinental ballistic missiles. It also warned the US of toughest counteraction against its "military hysteria" as it deployed a navy strike group towards the region.
Fugitive mafia boss nabbed at barbecue in rural Italy
Italian Police have arrested a fugitive mafia boss while he was at a barbecue with his wife at a villa. Fifty-six-year-old Concetto Bonaccorsi, who had absconded from prison, was serving a life sentence and is reportedly the Cappello-Bonaccorsi clan head. He was once apprehended during his wedding but the police allowed him to say his vows.
Tata supports kids to pursue careers in science: Chairman
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has said IT major TCS is committed to encourage millions of children across the globe to pursue careers in science and technology. Chandrasekaran said Tata Group wants to be associated with making contributions to advancement of technologies in every way that it can help. Notably, before being appointed as Tata Sons chairman, Chandrasekaran headed TCS.
Video: SRK dances to Lungi Dance at San Francisco Film Fest
A video shared by American filmmaker Brett Ratner shows actor Shah Rukh Khan dancing to the song 'Lungi Dance' from his 2013 film 'Chennai Express'. This was during an interaction between Shah Rukh and Ratner at the ongoing San Francisco Film Festival. The video has been captioned, "With #KingKhan Doing the #LungiDance...inspiring, humble, a great dancer, and smells great too!!"
Ajay Devgn shares pic with son Yug
Actor Ajay Devgn took to the photo-sharing app Instagram to post a picture of himself with his 6-year-old son Yug. The actor also has a 13-year-old daughter named Nysa with his wife actress Kajol. Ajay and Kajol got married in the year 1999, after dating each other for four years.
Couple tips US waitress $400, pays student bills of $10,000
An Australian couple visiting Hawaii tipped their waitress $400 (₹26,000) and offered to pay off her student loan debt exceeding $10,000 (₹6.4 lakh) and the rest of her college tuition. Cayla Chandara, who was working two jobs, said, "I was like, 'No way, you don’t have to do that,'" but eventually agreed. The couple said they wished to remain anonymous.
Using 'no brains', 'brainless' not my style: Manjrekar
Commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has clarified that he did not use terms like 'no brains' and 'brainless' to describe Mumbai Indians' Kieron Pollard. Manjrekar tweeted, "Said "Does he have the range?" Using terms like 'no brains' or 'brainless' not my style. I can be critical but never insulting." Pollard termed Manjrekar's commentary as 'verbal diarrhea' after the alleged incident.
31 yrs since Viv Richards' 30-yr-long record of 56-ball ton
West Indies legend Sir Viv Richards scored Test cricket's then fastest ton, a record that stood for 30 years, smashing a 56-ball century against the English cricket team on April 15, 1986. Richards, whose unbeaten 58-ball 110 included seven fours and seven sixes, helped West Indies complete a series "blackwash" with a 240-run victory in the fifth Test.
Pakistani news presenters call Ronaldo a Barcelona player
News presenters on Pakistani news channel, Geo TV, called Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo a Barcelona player, saying he scored two goals to help Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in the Champions League. The presenters, speaking while the channel played clippings from Real Madrid's 2-1 win against Bayern, failed to spot the mistake the entire time.
Jet Airways passengers protest over non-functioning AC
A Bhopal-bound Jet Airways flight at Mumbai Airport was forced to return to bay after passengers started protesting over its non-functional air conditioning system. The 1.5-hour flight, carrying 130 passengers, had proceeded to the runway and was about to take-off when passengers reportedly stood up to protest. The flight took off after the technical team fixed the issue.
US researchers find a new species of dinosaur
US-based researchers have discovered a new species of dinosaur, believed to exist 125 million years ago. The species was named 'Moabosaurus utahensis' after the US city of Moab, from where its skeleton was assembled, which palaeontologists consider Utah's gold mine for finding dinosaur fossils. Researchers believe the 32-foot herbivore was killed in a severe drought with several other dinosaurs.
Assam to conduct board exams under CCTV cameras
Assam has decided to install CCTV cameras inside examination halls to keep a check on rampant cheating during board exams. The government added that the pass percentage in the state will further drop due to the measure. Notably, Assam had earlier been flagged by the Centre for having a pass percentage of 62.79% as against the national average of 79.21%.
Eight college students drown off Vayri coast in Maharashtra
Eight college students from Karnataka drowned in the sea off Vayri coast in Maharashtra today, said the police. They were part of a group of 60 students, who were in the area for a picnic and belonged to the Maratha Engineering College in Belgaum. Meanwhile, three students have been rescued and are under medical observation.
Sri Lanka garbage landslide kills 16
At least 16 people were killed and over a dozen others were injured late on Friday after a landslide at a garbage dump in Sri Lanka, according to reports. The 91-metre-high rubbish dump, which buried around 100 houses, reportedly collapsed after flames engulfed it. Residents in the area had been demanding the dump's removal, saying it caused health issues.
Dutch MPs vote to punish schools not teaching LGBT awareness
A majority of Netherlands' lower house of parliament has voted in support of a motion which would allow schools to be punished with fines or administrative action if they refuse to teach LGBT awareness. Notably, all schools in the Netherlands are required to teach the curriculum since 2012, however, about 20% of primary and high schools do not do so.
Punjab CM bans names of ministers, MLAs on inaugural stones
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday prohibited the inscription of names of any government functionaries, including ministers and MLAs, on foundation stones and inaugural plaques. This comes after Cabinet Minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot was caught on the camera threatening to suspend a school principal after he found that his name was third on the inaugural stone.
Telangana CM's son earns ₹7.3 lakh by selling ice-cream
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao's son KT Rama Rao earned ₹7.30 lakh in a couple of hours by selling ice-cream and fruit juice on Friday. This comes after the CM asked party leaders and workers to work as a labourer for two days to raise money to hold a meeting to mark the 16th anniversary of TRS foundation day.
Abraham Lincoln created Secret Service the day he was shot
The 16th President of the United States of America, Abraham Lincoln, established the Secret Service the day he was shot at the Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC, by John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln, who was shot on April 14, 1865, was the first American President to be assassinated. He later died in the early morning hours of April 15.
Shah Rukh Khan honoured at San Francisco Film Festival
Actor Shah Rukh Khan was honoured with a tribute at the ongoing 60th San Francisco Film Festival today. He engaged in a conversation with American filmmaker Brett Ratner, which was live-streamed on Twitter. Shah Rukh's 2010 film 'My Name Is Khan' was also screened at the festival.
Fire breaks out at Las Vegas' Bellagio Hotel
The roof of the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, United States caught fire on Friday night. No injuries were reported, while the cause of the fire remains unknown. Nearly 80 firefighters battled the flames, which caused at least $400,000 (nearly ₹2.6 crore) in damages, said Deputy Clark County Fire Chief Jeff Buchanan.
Ready for any alliance: Akhilesh on alliance with Mayawati
On forming an alliance with Mayawati-led BSP, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said he is ready for any alliance. "In the near future, SP will play a crucial role in any alliance that will be formed," he added. Earlier, Mayawati had said, "To keep democracy alive, I'm ready to be part of the anti-BJP front."
Anonymous blogger files complaint against TVF CEO Arunabh
The anonymous blogger who accused TVF CEO Arunabh Kumar of molestation and sexual misconduct last month has shared a new post claiming to have made a "last attempt" by filing another complaint. The blogger, who claims to be a former female employee of TVF, wrote, "If it [reaches a logical conclusion], I will drink a bottle of tequila that night."
Sperm tested to deliver cancer drugs in female patients
German researchers have tested the possibility of using sperm cells to deliver medications to cancerous tumours in female patients. The cells were dipped in drug solutions before coating with iron. These iron helmets on sperm heads enabled to navigate them using magnets for drug delivery. However, the modified sperms were found to swim slower than usual while also risking pregnancies.
Security personnel slept during SIMI jailbreak: Report
An official report has stated that the Special Armed Forces personnel were sleeping on the job during the escape of eight SIMI activists from Bhopal jail last year. The preliminary report of the prison department also stated that the CCTV cameras in the escapees' cell were not functioning. The SIMI activists also killed a prison guard while escaping.
Digital transactions rose 23 times in March post note ban
Digital transactions increased by nearly 23 times in March to around 64 lakh as against last November, when demonetisation took effect, the NITI Aayog has said. These cashless transactions carried out in March amounted to a total of ₹2,425 crore. The NITI Aayog statement also said Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) transactions also surged by about 86% during the same period.
Lahore HC bar association asks lawyers not to defend Jadhav
The Lahore High Court Bar Association on Friday said that it will take action against any lawyer who would take up Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav's case. The bar has asked the government not to bow to any foreign pressure in the case of Jadhav. A Pakistani military court has awarded death sentence to Jadhav on charges of spying.
Himachal police depends on outdated weapons: CAG
Himachal Pradesh police depends on outdated weapons to tackle crime in the state, a CAG report has stated. Most police stations continue to depend on obsolete weapons like .303 rifles and .455 revolvers instead of the prescribed 7.62 mm SLRs, it added. The report pointed out 35% shortage in the number of SLRs as on March 2016.
Severed head of calf recovered from Allahabad temple
Tension prevailed in Teliarganj area of Allahabad after a devotee found the severed head of a calf on the premises of a Shiva temple on Saturday, police said. Following the incident, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal activists staged a protest and demanded action against the accused. Heavy troop deployment has been made to avert any untoward incident.
Police arrests 5 over assault on CRPF men in Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday arrested five persons in connection with manhandling of CRPF personnel on polling day in Budgam on April 9. The police said that eleven people have been identified who were involved in the incident, but the rest were absconding. This comes after several videos had surfaced showing CRPF personnel being heckled, abused and assaulted.
Driver asked to explain bank transactions worth ₹20 crore
A driver in Jodhpur has received a tax notice asking him to explain transactions worth ₹20 crore in his bank account over the previous year. He was also asked to explain a ₹49-lakh deposit, which was done three days after demonetisation. The man said one of his employers, a diamond dealer, might have used his documents to open an​ account.
Billionaire Soros sued by fellow billionaire for ₹64,000 cr
Mining firm BSG Resources, led by billionaire Beny Steinmetz sued billionaire George Soros, claiming he cost it $10 billion (₹64,400 crore) through a defamation campaign. BSGR accused Soros of manipulating Guinea government and other misconduct to strip it of mining contracts. Steinmetz was earlier put under house arrest amid accusations that he bribed Guinea authorities to advance businesses.
Swiss bank executives cut bonuses by 40% to avoid revolt
Swiss banking major Credit Suisse's executives have cut their bonuses by 40% in an attempt to avoid a protest by shareholders and politicians at the bank's annual meeting. The bank's executives, led by CEO Tidjane Thiam, had proposed paying themselves bonuses totalling £62 million (₹500 crore) even though the bank posted heavy losses. The bank had earlier defended the bonuses.
Lisa Haydon shows baby bump in picture shared online
Model-actress Lisa Haydon, who is pregnant with her first child, took to Instagram to share a picture of herself posing with her baby bump. She can be seen inside a bathtub with a magazine in one hand. Lisa, who got married to boyfriend Dino Lalvani in October 2016, announced her pregnancy in January this year.
Shahid wanted to be called 'superstar' by a magazine: Report
According to reports, actor Shahid Kapoor wanted to be called a 'superstar' and not a 'star' by a magazine for which he did a photoshoot. Shahid reportedly said if the magazine team didn't want to make the change, he wanted the entire story removed. The team made the change but later altered the title following the release of 'Rangoon'.
My life's hardest 15 mins: Bartra on Dortmund bus attack
BVB Dortmund's defender Marc Bartra revealed in an Instagram post that Tuesday's attack on the team bus, which left him with an arm injury, were the longest and hardest 15 minutes of his life. Three explosions had gone off as the Dortmund team bus made its way to the stadium shortly before their Champions League clash with AS Monaco.
West Indies all-rounder Russell planning to enter Bollywood
Kolkata Knight Riders' West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell is planning to enter Bollywood as a singer and actor. "I will be launching my first international music video with main focus in India this year and then maybe explore acting in Bollywood films", said Russell. Russell's teammate Dwayne Bravo had come out with songs like "Champion" and "Jaegerbomb".
Android update bricks some Pixel phones' fingerprint sensor
Users of Google's Pixel smartphones have complained that the latest Android Nougat update has caused the fingerprint sensors on some devices to 'brick' or stop working. Some Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X owners have also reported the same issue. The 7.1.2 update was meant to fix bugs such as early shutdown, audio cracking and pink bands on the camera screen.
Justin Trudeau wishes Sikhs a Happy Baisakhi in Punjabi
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wished Sikhs a Happy Baisakhi in Punjabi on Friday, saying, "Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh." Trudeau added, "Vaisakhi diyan lakh lakh vadhaiyan," explaining the significance of the festival for Sikhs. He also said that Sikh Canadians help make Canada a strong and inclusive country.
Bua and bua ka bhatija blaming EVMs for their defeat: BJP
After Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav raised doubts over reliability of EVMs, BJP's UP Minister Shrikant Sharma on Saturday said that "bua" (Mayawati) and "bua ka Bhatija" (Akhilesh) blaming EVMs for their defeat. Akhilesh, during a press conference on Saturday, urged the poll panel to hold future elections through ballot papers.
Zomato users complain of getting year-old order confirmation
Users of food delivery startup Zomato on Friday complained of receiving confirmations for orders that they had placed a year ago. A Twitter user joked that this could be Zomato's reaction to Google's newly-launched food delivery app Areo. However, Zomato later apologised for the glitch in its systems that sent out old messages to users.
Only employer to decide if staff's work is satisfactory: HC
An employer has the sole right, not a court, to decide whether a probationary employee's work was satisfactory or not, the Delhi High Court has said. The court ruled this while upholding the termination of services of a teacher by a private school in the national capital. The teacher's services were terminated in 2014 over his unsatisfactory performance.
ISIS militants' death toll in US airstrike jumps to 90
The number of Islamic State militants killed in United States' MOAB airstrike in Afghanistan has risen from 36 to 90, Afghan officials have said. MOAB, US' biggest non-nuclear bomb, also destroyed three underground tunnels used by ISIS militants. This was the first time the $16 million (₹103 crore) GPS-guided MOAB, dubbed 'Mother Of All Bombs', was used in combat.
Solar powered device that can pull water out of dry air made
Scientists at UC Berkeley have demonstrated a technology capable of extracting water out of dry air using solar power. Using one kilogram of a metal-organic framework, scientists created a prototype capable of generating 2.8 litres of water from the air within 12 hours. The humidity during that period ranged from 20-30%, conditions as arid as a desert, the scientists said.
What was the last meal served on the Titanic?
The last meal on the RMS Titanic, the dinner on April 14, 1912, featured ten courses for first-class travellers, including raw oysters, lamb with mint sauce, and Waldorf pudding. The meal for third-class passengers included cabin biscuits and cheese. The British passenger liner later hit an iceberg at about 11:40 PM, and sunk in the early hours of April 15.
101-year-old to represent India at 'Olympics for veterans'
Mann Kaur, a 101-year-old great-grandmother, will represent India at the World Masters Games, considered as the "Olympics for veterans", in Auckland from April 21. Kaur will compete in the 100-metre, 200-metre, shot put and javelin events in the 100-plus category. Currently training at Punjabi University, Patiala, Kaur is presently clocking 1 minute, 10 seconds in the 100-metre sprint.
Youths tie ladder to railway tracks, risk train derailment
British Transport Police are looking for four youths who tied a ladder to a railway track, risking a "catastrophic" incident and train derailment. The driver was unable to stop the Edinburgh-bound train, which went over the ladder and caused superficial damage to the tracks. The police said the stunt could have injured people on the platform and derailed the train.
Goa govt plans to ban entry of locals into casinos
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar has said his government is planning to ban entry of locals into casinos. "I sincerely believe that gambling isn't good…It's human nature to gamble that's why we cannot eradicate it completely, but definitely we cannot encourage it," he said. Parrikar, however, added the casinos will not be closed immediately as some companies have invested in them.
Minister scolds principal over name on inauguration stone
Minister in Punjab CM Amarinder Singh's Cabinet, Sadhu Singh Dharamsot, was caught on camera while threatening to suspend a school principal after he found his name in the third spot on the inauguration stone. "I can suspend you immediately for this mistake. Aren't you aware, who is the chief guest?" Dharamsot allegedly said in the video.
Bacteria and fungi communicate via fragrances: Study
In a first, a Netherlands-based study has demonstrated that two different types of microorganisms, bacteria and fungi, use fragrances known as terpenes to communicate. By studying which genes were 'switched on' in the process, scientists found that a soil bacterium could 'smell' the fragrant terpenes produced by a plant pathogenic fungus and responded by producing a terpene of its own.
10 injured as 8 coaches of Rajya Rani Express derail in UP
At least ten people were injured after eight coaches of Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derailed near Kosi bridge in Rampur district of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. While the rescue team has rushed to the spot, the injured have been admitted to a nearby district hospital. Meanwhile, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has ordered an enquiry into the incident.
UP govt announces compensation for train derailment victims
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced a compensation of ₹50,000 to those seriously injured and ₹25,000 to those who suffered minor wounds in the Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derailment. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has also ordered an inquiry into the derailment saying that strict action would be taken against those found guilty.
3 RAW agents arrested in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Report
As per Pakistani media, three suspected Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) agents of India were arrested during a search operation in Rawalakot in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Friday. "The terrorists disclosed that Indian Army officers and RAW officers Major Ranjeet, Major Sultan, and another officer were in touch with the arrested individuals," DIG Rawalakot Sajjad Hussain told Pakistani media.
Panchayat orders 5-year-old girl's marriage to punish father
Khiriyadangi Panchayat in Madhya Pradesh's Tarapur village has ordered marriage of a five-year-old girl with an eight-year-old boy to punish the girl's father. The father had allegedly killed a calf with a stone in his field. The family was later boycotted by the villagers and the father was asked to bathe in Ganga and distribute food in the village.
Child killed in bomb blast by Maoists in Chhattisgarh
A child was killed and a person injured in a blast triggered by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Kanker district's village on Saturday. Earlier on April 4, a police jawan and a civilian were injured in another such bomb blast. Notably, Home Minister Rajnath Singh earlier said that Maoist incidents in Chhattisgarh dropped from 466 in 2015 to 395 in 2016.
India cancels maritime talks with Pak over Jadhav row
India has reportedly cancelled the maritime talks with Pakistan, which were to be held on April 16-19 in New Delhi, over death sentence to Kulbhushan Jadhav on charges of spying. The talks were to be held to discuss issues related to fishermen and search and rescue operations. As per reports, the Defence Ministry refused to give clearance to Pakistani delegation.
TV channel livestreams Simpsons scene on loop for 4 hours
Australian TV channel Eleven recently challenged Facebook users to sit through a nearly four-hour livestream of a single scene from 'The Simpsons'. Eleven asked, "Just 'Lisa needs braces' on loop. How long can you last?" and managed to garner 5.7 lakh views and nearly 4,000 shares. It also asked users which scene they would like to watch on loop next.
Airline changes booking policy after man dragged off plane
United Airlines is changing its policy on booking flight crew onto its planes after a man was dragged off an overbooked flight to make way for a company employee. The video of the incident went viral and made the airline target of global criticism. Notably, the passenger suffered a concussion, broken nose, and lost two teeth in the incident.
Priyanka wins 'Sexiest Red Carpet Look' award by VS
American lingerie and womenswear brand Victoria's Secret has named actress Priyanka Chopra as the winner of the 'Sexiest Red Carpet Look' in its What Is Sexy list 2017. The list is released annually by the lingerie brand. Mandy Moore was named the 'Sexiest Actress' while Margot Robbie emerged as the winner in the 'Forever Sexy' category.
Shaiman Anwar becomes UAE's first T20I centurion
UAE batsman Shaiman Anwar has become the first player from the country to score a century in T20Is, hitting 117*(68) against Papua New Guinea on Friday. The 38-year-old is ranked 24th worldwide, above AB de Villiers, MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh. UAE scored 180 runs in their 20 overs in the match, registering their highest total in the format.
India's U-19 WC winning captain joins Dhaka cricket league
Unmukt Chand, who captained India's U-19 World Cup-winning team in Australia in 2012, has joined the Dhaka Premier League after going unsold in the IPL this season. Unmukt is playing for the Prime Bank Cricket Club in Bangladesh's Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League, a List A competition in the country. Unmukt smashed a 100-ball 61 in the team's first win.
Football match stalled after fans throw toy pigs on pitch
A match in England's third-tier football league, League One, in Coventry on Friday was delayed by almost half an hour after fans threw toy pigs on the pitch in protest. Fans of Coventry City and Charlton Athletic, the playing teams, were protesting against their respective owners for funds' mismanagement. Toy pigs were thrown in reference to the phrase 'greedy pig'.
Sharapova slams tennis fed for not warning about banned drug
Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova has blamed the International Tennis Federation for not warning her that a drug she had been taking had been banned. "Why didn't someone come up to me and have a private conversation...just an official to an athlete," said Sharapova. Following a positive dope test at the 2016 Australian Open, Sharapova was banned for 15 months.
Yogeshwar Dutt defends Army over Kashmiri youth's video
Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt has slammed those putting up anti-Indian Army posts on Twitter, after a video emerged of a Kashmiri youth tied to an army jeep. Dutt listed achievements of the Indian Army, saying they do not get due credit where they deserve it. He further said that one person from every Haryanvi household gets into the army.
Priest kicks devotees in Andhra Pradesh village's tradition
Devotees lined up outside a temple in Pedda Hulthi, Andhra Pradesh, to get kicked by the chief priest Thannula Swamy. Devotees offered their prayers to the local deity before Thannula Swamy carried a 'vigraharam' on his head and began kicking them. Locals believe the tradition, which has been passed on for generations, ensures prosperity and grants them all their wishes.
Over 1,700 Lego daffodils come up in UK city
Nearly 1.5 lakh Lego bricks have been used to create over 1,700 daffodils in Hull, UK. The daffodils are a temporary installation created by Duncan Titmarsh, reportedly the only professional Lego builder in the UK. They were created as part of the City of Culture event, which is held once in four years to highlight a location in the UK.
Indian-led team designs pipe coatings to prevent oil spills
An MIT team led by Arindam Das has designed coatings to prevent pipeline clogging which causes oil spills. Clogging often occurs due to the formation of a frozen mixture of water and methane. The coating acts as a barrier layer that prevents adhesion to walls and can thus thwart the build-up of clogging materials in the oil-carrying pipe, said Das.
New tech uses glowing bacteria to safely detect landmines
Israeli researchers have successfully tested a technology using fluorescent bacteria and lasers that offer a safer way to detect buried landmines. Researchers estimate that around 100 million landmines left from previous conflicts, scattered in 70 countries injure up to 20,000 people a year. The mines release vapours, smelling which the sprayed bacteria glow and get detected by lasers.
Maoist, 7 policemen killed as police van collides with truck
A Maoist and seven policemen were killed when a police van carrying two hardcore Maoists rammed into a truck in Bihar's Sitamarhi district. The van, which had 12 personnel on board, was carrying the Maoists from Bhagalpur to Sitamarhi court, officials said. While four policemen died on the spot, three succumbed to their injuries in the hospital, they added.
IPL witnesses two hat-tricks on same day for first time
Gujarat Lions' Andrew Tye picked up a hat-trick against Rising Pune Supergiant on Friday, becoming the first debutant to take a five-for and a hat-trick in the Indian Premier League. This was also the first instance of two hat-tricks on the same day in IPL, as RCB's Samuel Badree had taken a hat-trick against MI in the evening match.
Hackers leak files showing NSA spied on int'l bank transfers
Hacking group TheShadowBrokers has released documents indicating the National Security Agency had access to monitor money flow among some Middle Eastern and Latin American banks. It allegedly included tools that can help break into interbank messaging system SWIFT, which handles transfer of trillions of dollars per day. SWIFT, however, said it had no evidence of unauthorised access to its network.
Biggest conventional bomb in India is known as 'SPICE'
The biggest conventional bomb that India has is called the 'Smart Precise Impact and Cost Effective' or SPICE bomb, which is under the command of the Indian Air Force. It is manufactured by Israeli firm Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd. The 2,000-pound bomb is a precision-guided bomb that can be carried on French-origin Mirage 2000 fighter jets.
Salman unveils poster of Sairat actor's Marathi film F.U.
Actor Salman Khan has unveiled the motion poster of Sairat actor Aakash Thosar's upcoming Marathi film 'F.U.', which implies Friendship Unlimited. Salman will reportedly be seen singing a Marathi song for the first time in this film. Directed by actor-filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar, the film is scheduled to release on June 2.
Teaser of Star Wars: The Last Jedi released
The teaser of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' was released today. Starring Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley and John Boyega, it is the second film in the Star Wars sequel trilogy after the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Directed by Rian Johnson, the film is scheduled to release on December 15.
I knew the person who sexually assaulted me: H'wood actress
Hollywood actress Abigail Breslin, who received an Oscar nomination for her role in Little Miss Sunshine, has revealed that she knew the person who sexually assaulted her. She shared a picture on Instagram which had the words, "You are not obligated to have sex with someone that you're in a relationship with. Dating is not consent. Marriage is not consent."
Left Defence Ministry due to Kashmir-like issues: Parrikar
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar on Friday revealed that he opted to quit as Defence Minister due to the pressure of some key issues like Kashmir problem. "When you are in the Centre, you have to tackle issues like Kashmir and others...Delhi is not my area of operations (and) that is why I used to feel under pressure," he added.
Will set up Commission for SC/STs after MCD polls: Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced his government would set up a Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes after MCD polls. "We'll bring a law to form a Commission for SC and ST in order to provide justice to the people of these communities," he said. Notably, there are over 20 lakh Dalits and Scheduled Castes in Delhi.
US military releases footage of MOAB strike in Afghanistan
The US military has released a video of the Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb strike against Islamic State militants in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province. The US strike destroyed three underground tunnels along with weapons and ammunition. Afghan defence officials said that at least 36 Islamic State militants were killed in the strike, and added that there were no civilian casualties.
Tesco apologises for 'beer makes Good Friday better' ad
UK supermarket giant Tesco has apologised for a beer ad that ran with the slogan "Good Friday just got better". The supermarket said it would not run the ad again after it attracted criticism from some religious figures. Some claimed that the beer ad was "a sign of desperate religious illiteracy".
AIG denies CEO a cash bonus after firm's dismal performance
American International Group board of directors declined to award CEO Peter Hancock a cash bonus for his work last year, after the company's dismal financial performance. Hancock, however, will still receive a total of nearly $9.6 million (₹62 crore) in 2016 compensation, according to a filing. Notably, his total compensation fell by as much as 23% from 2015.
TV sitcom Friends to premiere as musical parody in New York
US television sitcom Friends will premiere as the musical parody Friends! The Musical! in New York. It is said to be made by the creators of other parodies such as 90210! The Musical!, Katdashians! The Musical! and Full House! The Musical! It will have songs like The Only Coffee Shop in New York City and We Were on a Break.
Milkha Vs Chillka, says Ranveer on race against Farhan
Ranveer Singh has shared a video of him racing against Farhan Akhtar while captioning it 'Milkha Vs Chhilka'. The song in the video is 'Zinda' from Farhan's film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', where he plays the titular character. Milkha Singh is a former sprinter, who was the first Indian to win an individual athletics gold medal at Commonwealth Games.
Karisma shares pic from 1997 film Dil To Pagal Hai
Actress Karisma Kapoor has shared an old picture of herself from the 1997 film 'Dil To Pagal Hai' on Instagram. She captioned the picture, "Being fit was in then too." The film starred Karisma as Nisha, who was part of a dance troupe led by Rahul, portrayed by Shah Rukh Khan, while Madhuri Dixit played the character Pooja.
Aamir Khan's Dangal to release in China in May
Actor Aamir Khan's film Dangal is set to release in China on May 5. The actor will be promoting the film in China along with the film's director Nitesh Tiwari. Notably, Dangal will be Aamir's fourth film to release in China after PK, 3 Idiots and Dhoom 3. PK became the highest grossing Indian film in China.
GL defeat RPS by 7 wickets to win first match in IPL 2017
Gujarat Lions defeated Rising Pune Supergiant by 7 wickets to clinch their first win in the IPL 2017. Batting first, RPS put up 171/8 with Steve Smith scoring 43(28) and GL's debutant Andrew Tye claiming the first five-for of the season. GL chased down the target with 2 overs to spare, driven by Dwayne Smith's 47(30) and Brendon McCullum's 49(32).
Rohit Sharma dives for single-handed catch of AB de Villiers
Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma took a single-handed diving catch off Krunal Pandya's bowling to dismiss Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers on 19(21) in their IPL fixture in Bengaluru on Friday. Rohit Sharma, fielding at cover, went for the catch with both hands before throwing himself full stretch to the left to pull off the one-handed catch.
India to skip Sultan of Johor Cup due to Pakistan presence
The Indian men's hockey team will not participate in the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia for the second year in a row, citing Pakistan's presence in the event. Hockey India said it would continue its stand of not taking part in any series against Pakistan until it tenders an unconditional apology for the 2014 Champions Trophy controversy.
Kieron Pollard becomes fifth batsman to score 7,000 T20 runs
Mumbai Indians' all-rounder Kieron Pollard on Friday became the fifth batsman to score 7,000-plus T20 runs, achieving the feat during his knock of 70(47) against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Interestingly, Pollard is the first batsman to reach the 7,000-run mark without having a century to his name. Pollard's counterpart Chris Gayle, with 9,997 runs, is the leading run-scorer in T20 cricket.
Praveen Kumar's delivery breaks Manoj Tiwary's bat into two
Rising Pune Supergiant batsman Manoj Tiwary's bat broke into two after he tried to play a shot through midwicket off Gujarat Lions pacer Praveen Kumar's bowling in IPL on Friday. The large broken piece of the bat flew and landed down the pitch. Tiwary dived to complete his second run with just the handle of the bat in his hand.
Suresh Raina first player to feature in 150 IPL matches
Gujarat Lions' Suresh Raina became the first player in Indian Premier League's history to feature in 150 matches after appearing against Rising Pune Supergiant on Friday. Out of the 150 matches, Raina has represented Chennai Super Kings in 132 and Gujarat Lions in the remaining 18. MS Dhoni, with 147 IPL matches, is in the second position behind Raina.
US prisoners accused of making, hiding computers in ceiling
Authorities have revealed that two Ohio prisoners built computers from PCs that were supposed to be dismantled for recycling and then hid them in the ceiling. The inmates used a prison employee's credentials to access the internet and were caught after they exceeded the daily network usage limit. The incident, which occurred in 2015, has been made public recently.
24 people stranded for three hours mid-air on roller coaster
Twenty-four people were stranded for three hours on a roller coaster when the ride froze on Thursday evening at Six Flags America in Maryland, United States. The Joker's Jinx roller coaster, which is based on the Batman franchise, froze at approximately 80 feet in the air. Firefighters used a hydraulic crane to rescue passengers, finishing the rescue after 9 pm.
4 dead trying to save man who fell off train taking selfie
Four youths from West Bengal were killed while trying to save a man, Taraknath Makal, who fell off from the train he was travelling in while taking a selfie. The four men had jumped off the train to save Makal but were run over by another train coming from the opposite direction. However, Makal is still fighting for his life.
Syria slams Trump for calling President Assad 'an animal'
The Syrian Foreign Ministry has slammed US President Donald Trump for calling the country's President "an animal" and "an evil person". "If you're an animal yourself, don't think others are the same," Syrian officials said. "Assad is the President of a sovereign state elected by...people, and it is the Syrian people, not Trump...who should give an assessment," officials added.
Assange trolls CIA head over 'non-state intelligence' remark
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange trolled CIA Director Mike Pompeo on Twitter after Pompeo called the whistleblower organisation a "non-state hostile intelligence service". "Called a "non-state intelligence service" today by the "state non-intelligence agency" which produced al-Qaeda, ISIS, Iraq, Iran," Assange tweeted. Pompeo also said Assange and his associates "make common cause with dictators".
Dubai gurdwara serves breakfast to record 101 nationalities
A gurdwara in Dubai has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for serving breakfast to 600 people from 101 countries, the maximum number of people from different nationalities. The gurdwara's free 'Breakfast For Diversity' broke the previous record of serving breakfast to people of 55 nationalities during an expo in Italy in 2015.
K'taka to spilt textbooks in half amid raw material shortage
Amid a shortage of raw materials for printing textbooks for the 2017-18 academic year, the Karnataka government has decided to split all textbooks into two. The first batch of books will contain the portion of the syllabus to be taught between June and September, while the second part will contain syllabus scheduled to be taught between November and March.
USA's 'Mother Of All Bombs' costs $16 million apiece
The Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb, which was dropped by the US in Afghanistan on Thursday, costs $16 million (₹103 crore) apiece. Only 20 MOABs, also known as 'Mother Of All Bombs', have been commissioned till date. The 21,600-pound bomb is 30 feet long and 40 inches in diameter and can only be dropped from specially modified cargo aircraft.
Facebook runs newspaper ads with tips to spot fake news
Social media major Facebook has published full-page newspaper advertisements in Germany and France that give ten tips to spot fake news on the internet. This comes after Germany backed a bill that threatens social networks with fines of as much as ₹340 crore if they don't offer proper reporting tools, or refuse to remove illegal content or fake news.
Google's new tool offers style suggestions to users
Google has launched a new feature for Android called 'Style Ideas' that will offer style suggestions to users via images. When users browse a product, it will showcase images of models sporting the product, thereby showing how it can be worn in real life. Users will also see an expanded section for "similar items" while searching for apparel products.
I made world's best product but hackers beat me: John McAfee
Founder of McAfee anti-virus software John McAfee, who is now heading MGT Capital Investments, has said, "I did what I always do, I designed the best product in the world, I gave it to the best hackers in the world and unfortunately they beat me." He was talking about the beta version of 'Sentinel', an anti-hacking platform made for businesses.