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Ready to be part of larger anti-BJP alliance, says Mayawati
BSP chief Mayawati has indicated that she was willing to be a part of a larger anti-BJP front. While addressing party cadre during BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary function in Lucknow, she also announced that her brother Anand Kumar would take over as the BSP Vice President. Notably, Mayawati had rejected the idea of an anti-BJP alliance before the UP polls.
India must aspire to become global power of happiness: Prez
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said India should aspire to become a global powerhouse not just in terms of GDP but also in terms of Gross National Happiness (GNH). "Along with GDP, GNH is considered as one of the important factors of development," Mukherjee added. "600 million youth are entering the job market, but their employability isn't adequate," Mukherjee said.
Learn from Trump, bomb Pak to free Kulbhushan Jadhav: VHP
Praising US President Donald Trump for bombing ISIS in Afghanistan, Vishva Hindu Parishad Executive President Pravin Togadia on Friday said India should learn from him and bomb Pakistan to free ex-Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav. "It's time we show no leniency and bomb them...else the enemies will spread to other states and talk of breaking India into pieces," he added.
Adityanath signs MoU to provide 24-hour power supply in UP
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at 'Power to All' function in Lucknow to maintain 24-hour power supply in the state. Addressing media after the event, Adityanath said that all the villages and households in the state will get electricity supply by November 2018.
₹40 cr in old notes seized from ex-B'luru corporator's house
Bengaluru Police on Friday recovered old demonetised notes worth ₹40 crore from the residence of a former corporator, who has been identified as V Nagraj. The house of the accused was raided after the police received a tip-off about the cash. Nagraj, who also contested elections in 2004, was reportedly involved in a kidnapping case in the past.
EC held Srinagar by-polls against J&K govt's advice: CM
Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti on Friday claimed that the Election Commission decided to go ahead with Srinagar Lok Sabha by-polls against the state government's advice. She added that polls should not have been held as the law and order situation was not conducive. Turnout in Srinagar by-polls on April 9 was under 7% and there were 8 deaths.
Meth-addicted snake to be released from rehab
A meth-addicted snake, which has spent seven months at the Corrective Services Wildlife Care Centre in Australia, is set to be released from rehab. The reptile, which was seized during a raid on a drug lab, reportedly developed a habit after absorbing fumes and particles from the manufacturing of 'ice' in the lab through its skin. nn
Pepsi to sell bottled water at same MRP across India: Govt
Pepsi’s bottled mineral water Aquafina will be sold at the same MRP across India, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has said. Earlier, government had sought explanation from companies selling packaged mineral water at different MRPs at various places. Notably, action can be taken for having dual MRP on any product and consumer courts are already initiating this.
DJ Bravo raps in Hindi in Trip Abhi Baaki Hai song
Trinidadian cricketer and singer Dwayne 'DJ' Bravo, known for his song Champion, has featured in the song Trip Abhi Baaki Hai, for which he has rapped in Hindi. His rap includes lyrics like 'Teri adaoon se mein hua clean bowled' (Your gestures have gotten me clean bowled). The song has been composed and sung by Indian singer Shivi.
I let kids deal with their issues: Anil on Sonam-Abhay row
Actor Anil Kapoor, when asked about his daughter Sonam Kapoor's row on Twitter with actor Abhay Deol, said, "These are really small things and I let my kids deal with their matters." He added that Sonam can handle such issues very well. Sonam had tweeted to Abhay after he slammed her fairness cream advertisement in his Facebook post.
Kieron Pollard's 47-ball 70 helps MI beat RCB
Mumbai Indians defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 4 wickets in the IPL on Friday, helped by Kieron Pollard's 70(47). Batting first, RCB put up 142/5 driven by Virat Kohli's 47-ball 62, which helped him become the leading run-getter in IPL. RCB's Samuel Badree's four-for went in vain as Pollard and Krunal Pandya's 93-run stand helped MI chase down the target.
Video: Raina takes one-handed reflex catch at first slip
Gujarat Lions' captain Suresh Raina took a one-handed catch at first slip to dismiss Rising Pune Supergiant's Ajinkya Rahane for a duck off Praveen Kumar's bowling on Friday. Rahane had tried to hit the ball towards the third-man, but instead offered a thick outside edge which Raina caught using his left hand before falling on his back.
19 hospitalised after chlorine gas leak in Gujarat village
At least 19 people were hospitalised after a chlorine gas leak in a village near Gujarat's Vadodara, officials said on Friday. The incident happened on Thursday night when the valve of a chlorine gas cylinder leaked while a drinking water tank was being chlorinated in the village, officials added. The cylinder was later defused in a river.
CNN commentator compares Trump to Martin Luther King
CNN commentator Jeffrey Lord on Thursday called US President Donald Trump the "Martin Luther King of healthcare". Lord compared Trump's method of obtaining support for repealing Obamacare to the civil rights activist's direct action. "I wasn't comparing President Trump and Dr King, who, by the way...was a hero of mine when I was a kid," Lord later said.
Thailand bans online contact with three critics of regime
The military-run Thailand government has announced a ban on all online interaction with three of its most prominent overseas critics, including two Thai academics and a journalist. The government said that citizens should not follow, contact or share content from the trio on the internet or social media. The critics reportedly comment on failings of the military junta and monarchy.
Health violations reported at Trump's Mar-a-Lago kitchens
US health and safety officials have found 13 violations at the kitchens of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Officials found three "high priority violations" including meat and fish being stored in broken fridges. Notably, Trump has hosted world leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe at the resort, also known as the "Winter White House".
Russia, Syria, Iran demand no further US strikes in Syria
Russia, Syria and Iran have called on the US to refrain from attacks similar to those in Syria, saying that such attacks have "serious effects not only for regional, but also global security". The countries said that US missile strike on Syria was an act of international aggression and that it violated principles of international law and the UN Charter.
Former Afghanistan Prez condemns US strike in the country
Former President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai on Thursday slammed the US after it dropped the largest non-nuclear bomb targeting ISIS militants in the country's Nangarhar province. "This is not the war on terror but...inhuman and...brutal misuse of our country as testing ground for new and dangerous weapons," Karzai tweeted. US President Donald Trump had called it a "successful mission''.
Indian-origin doctor in US arrested for genital mutilation
Jumana Nagarwala, an Indian-origin doctor in the United States, has been arrested and charged with performing female genital mutilation on girls aged between six and eight for 12 years. Nagarwala, who is an emergency room physician at a hospital, was investigated after the authorities received a tip-off. If found guilty, she will face a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Pakistan using chemical weapons in Balochistan: Activist
Pashtun activist Umar Daud Khattak on Friday claimed that Pakistan has been using chemical weapons in Balochistan and Pashtunistan. Hailing US for bombarding ISIS militants in Afghanistan, Khattak requested President Donald Trump to bombard Pakistan in order to uproot the problem of terrorism. "I request US...to free the people who are under...genocidal occupation of Pakistan," Khattak said.
Stockholm truck attack suspect is ISIS member: Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that the Stockholm truck attacker, Uzbek national Rakhmat Akilov, is an Islamic State member. Akilov, who was recruited by the Islamic State after he left Uzbekistan in 2014, had reportedly called on his fellow Uzbeks to go to Syria and join the extremist group. The attack killed four people and injured 15 others.
Samuel Badree takes first hat-trick of IPL 2017
Royal Challengers Bangalore's spinner Samuel Badree claimed the first hat-trick of IPL 2017 against Mumbai Indians on Friday. Badree dismissed Parthiv Patel, Rohit Sharma and Mitchell McClenaghan in the third over of MI's innings, with Patel and McClenaghan being caught and Rohit bowled. This was the 15th hat-trick overall in the IPL and the second by an RCB bowler.
Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka's pay drops 40% on poor performance
Following poor performance of Infosys in the March quarter, the first non-founder CEO of the company, Vishal Sikka's annual compensation has dropped by 40%. Sikka received only $6.7 million (₹43 crore) for the last fiscal, instead of $11 million (₹71 crore) that included variable pay based on performance targets. Some senior executives also got only half of their variable pay.
Govt asks restaurants to stop imposing service charge
Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said that the Centre has issued an advisory to restaurants asking them to stop imposing service charge as it is not a tax, only a tip. The government had earlier asked all hotels and restaurants to display notices that 'service charges are voluntary', allowing consumers dissatisfied with services to choose not to pay for it.
Arnold Schwarzenegger deserved better plot: Aftermath review
The Arnold Schwarzenegger starrer Aftermath "could have been an intense drama...but is a wandering, forgettable story," wrote Times of India. "Arnold Schwarzenegger deserved a better plot," said Hindustan Times, while Mid-Day wrote, "Director Elliott Lester's gripping treatment allows for an intensely emotional involvement (in the film)". It has been rated 3/5 (Mid-Day), 2.5/5 (TOI) and 2/5 (HT).
Star Wars makers pay tribute to Carrie Fisher in new video
The makers of the Star Wars franchise have released a video to pay tribute to late actress Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the film series. The video features behind-the-scenes footage featuring Fisher, interspersed with clips of her performances from various films of the series. The video was released on the 40th anniversary of the first Star Wars film. n
China company replaces workers with robots to sort packages
Chinese delivery giant Shentong has hired robots to sort packages at its warehouse, which it claims halves the costs required to employ humans. The robots handle 2 lakh packages a day, each weighing up to 8 kg, at 9.8 feet per second. It reportedly takes the robots three hours to sort as many parcels as humans would in five hours.
Man says being dragged off plane worse than fleeing Vietnam
The passenger who was dragged from a United Airlines flight has said the treatment he received at the hands of police officers was "more horrifying" than when he fled Vietnam in 1975 during the fall of Saigon. The man's lawyer further revealed that he had been left with a broken nose, concussion and lost front two teeth after the incident.
Cong, BJP workers clash over garlanding Ambedkar
A Dalit Congress leader was injured in a clash with BJP workers in Vadodara following a dispute over which party will garland BR Ambedkar's statue on his 126th birth anniversary. A Congress worker had tried to garland the statue by saying that Ambedkar is a Dalit and it was his right to do so. The worker was later detained.
Cong worker accuses party leader Ajay Maken of harassment
District President of Mahila Congress Rachna Sachdeva has filed a complaint of mental harassment and criminal intimidation against Delhi Congress Chief Ajay Maken, Mahila Congress President Shobha Oza and leader Netta D'Souza. According to the complaint, Sachdeva was harassed after she went to meet Rahul Gandhi to raise the issue of irregularities in ticket distribution for Delhi civic polls.
Ambedkar was not the architect of our Constitution: BJP MLA
BJP MLA from Rajasthan, Vijay Bansal has said that BR Ambedkar was not the architect of the Indian Constitution and added that he was just a member of a committee which was headed by Rajendra Prasad. Reacting to his statement, Congress leader Ashok Gehlot said, "BJP MLA's statement is not just his opinion but he has revealed his party's thinking."
I can tell you 10 ways to tamper with EVMs: Kejriwal
Speaking on the issue of alleged EVM tampering, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "I am an engineer from IIT, I can tell you 10 ways to tamper with EVMs." He further said, "When an independent candidate in Pune, who got zero votes, is asking where his vote has gone, why shouldn't we question EVM? We cannot shut our eyes."
'Wife can earn' is not a ground to reject maintenance: Court
Interim maintenance cannot be denied to a woman by her estranged spouse on the ground that she is capable of sustaining herself, a Delhi court has said. The sessions court made the observation while allowing a woman's appeal against a magisterial court order that had refused her interim maintenance from her husband in a domestic violence case.
Andhra CM lays foundation stone for ₹100-crore Ambedkar park
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday laid the foundation stone for the ₹100-crore Dr BR Ambedkar memorial park in Amaravati, marking the 126th birth anniversary of the architect of Indian Constitution. Naidu also laid the foundation stone for a 126-ft statue of Ambedkar that will come up in the park, which would be spread across 20 acres.
Accused who looted Rajdhani Express used coin to stop train
Four persons who have been arrested for allegedly looting the New Delhi-Patna Rajdhani Express inserted a ₹1 coin between the tracks to stop the train, and then loot it, officials said. The accused caused a short-circuit on the tracks by removing the rubber insulation at joints and inserting a coin which caused the traffic signal to turn red, officials said.
Women share pictures of 'feather eyebrows' on Instagram
Several women are taking to Instagram to post pictures of 'feather eyebrows', which involves separating the eyebrow hair so that there is a parting running through the middle of the brow. The trend was reportedly started by Finnish makeup artist Stella Sironen. She wrote in a post that she had started the trend as a 'joke'.n
Icelandic music group to launch weed candy
Icelandic rock band Sigur Rós is set to launch a limited edition line of cannabis-infused medicated candies named 'Wild Sigurberry' next week. The candies have been inspired by the flavours of blackberries, strawberries and blueberries. A box of nine candies can be bought for $40 (₹2,579). The candies will be available to qualified medical marijuana patients.
Service tax to move up from 15% to 18% under GST, says Adhia
Services sector could attract a higher tax rate of 18% from the current 15% under GST, thus making services “slightly” more expensive, Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said. However, those exempted at present, like healthcare, education and agriculture, are likely to remain so. He also said that some services which currently have less than 15% tax rate may attract lower rates.
When we prohibit sex, we encourage sexual crime: Ekta Kapoor
Television-film producer Ekta Kapoor has said that when sex is prohibited, it actually encourages sexual crime. "I think, as a nation we should stop having a problem with sex," said Ekta. However, she admitted she cannot make stories on TV which are bold as even a kiss on the small screen seems discomforting if her father Jeetendra is around.
Was told I didn't have genetics to be an actor: Hrithik
Hrithik Roshan has revealed that when he was 21, the "best doctor of the country" told him that he didn't have the genetics to do things an actor needed to do in a Hindi film. This included things like dancing, jumping, falling, twisting and break dance. Hrithik called it a 'big blow' when he was asked to re-think his career.
Man slammed after he claims he no longer dates 'hot women'
Forty-year-old Don Rochkind from New York has been slammed for claiming in an article that he stopped dating 'beautiful' women because he found them 'full of themselves' and incapable of carrying a conversation. "If you need to throw up fast, might I suggest this article?" tweeted a person. However, his fiancee claimed that his words were 'twisted' in the article.nnn
Parent and child come out as transgender
Eric Maison, who was born a female and his 15-year-old child Corey, who was born a male have come out as transgender. They have now transitioned into a male and a female respectively. Eric had a double mastectomy last month, while Corey transitioned by undergoing puberty-suppressing implant, and plans to have genital surgery when she turns 18.nn
Dhoni a class player, will be fine in the tournament: Smith
Rising Pune Supergiant's captain Steve Smith has backed teammate MS Dhoni, saying that he is not bothered about his form in the IPL. "He is a class player, and we have just played three games, so he will be fine (with the bat) in the tournament," added Smith. Dhoni has managed to score 28 runs in the first three matches.
Sindhu crashes out of Singapore Open at hands of Marin
Rio Olympic silver medalist PV Sindhu crashed out of the Singapore Open Super Series after losing to rival Carolina Marin in the quarter-final on Friday. World number two Marin won the match, which lasted for 35 minutes, with a scoreline of 21-11, 21-15. This was Marin's first win against Sindhu in three matches following their Rio Olympic final match.
Footballer arrested at US border for smuggling 22 kg meth
Daniel Gomez, a Mexican footballer, has been arrested at the US-Mexico border for trying to smuggle 48lbs (around 22 kg) of methamphetamine (meth) into the United States. According to the court records, Gomez claimed he did not know anything about the drugs in the vehicle. Gomez also claimed that he had traded the vehicle with another person three months earlier.
Virat Kohli becomes 5th batsman to hit 150 sixes in IPL
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli on Friday became the fifth batsman to smash 150 sixes in the Indian Premier League. Kohli achieved the feat during his knock of 62(47) against Mumbai Indians. The other four players to have achieved the feat are Chris Gayle (RCB), Rohit Sharma (MI), Suresh Raina (GL), and AB de Villiers (RCB).
Two Muslim women take part in 'hawan' against triple talaq
Two Muslim women took part in a 'hawan' organised by the All India Hindu Mahasabha in Aligarh on Friday, in a drive against the practice of 'triple talaq'. Both the women claimed that they were divorced by their husband using the triple talaq practice. The women's family members were also with them, according to reports.
Maha to launch drive for transgenders to register as voters
Maharashtra is set to become the first state to launch a special awareness drive to ensure that transgenders in the state register as voters. The state branch of the Election Commission of India (ECI) will launch the drive on April 15, celebrated as Third Gender Day. Reportedly, Maharashtra has over 10 lakh transgenders and only about 1,700 are registered voters.
BHIM-Aadhaar app to allow payment using fingerprint launched
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched BHIM-Aadhaar platform, the merchant interface of the BHIM App, that will allow people to make payments through the fingerprint scanner. The service will use Aadhaar numbers linked to bank accounts, and payments will be finalised only after customers keep their finger on the merchant's biometric machine connected to the app through a smartphone.
Women in a matriarchal Chinese tribe do not marry
Women in the Mosuo tribe, among the last matriarchal societies, do not marry, taking as many lovers as they wish. Called the "Kingdom of Women" in China, the tribe does not have any word for "father" and "husband." Women make most major decisions, control household finances, have the ownership of houses and land and full rights to their children.
US spent ₹14 crore on phone hacks after Trump's travel ban
The US immigration department spent over ₹14 crore to purchase technology to hack into phones and laptops just three days after US President Donald Trump signed the second travel ban. The order was placed with Israel's Cellebrite, which had also helped the FBI hack a terror suspect's iPhone after Apple refused to create a backdoor into its products.
United passenger needs surgery, received no apology: Lawyers
The lawyers of the United Airlines passenger David Dao, who was dragged and deplaned, have said that Dao suffered a concussion, a broken nose, lost two teeth and would need to undergo reconstructive surgery. The lawyers added that Dao and his family have still not received any apology despite United CEO Oscar Munoz claiming to have reached out multiple times.
Omar shares video of man tied to front of Army jeep in J&K
Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah on Friday shared a video purportedly showing a man tied to the front of an Army jeep to ensure no stones were thrown at the jeep. "This requires an urgent inquiry," he tweeted. Meanwhile, the Chinar Corps of Indian Army tweeted that the contents of the video are being verified and investigated.
Dating app Tinder's Founder invests in baby food startup
Tinder Co-founder Sean Rad has backed US-based startup Little Spoon which plans to deliver baby food. Little Spoon also counts Greek yoghurt brand Chobani's senior executive Kyle O'Brien as one of its early investors. "There are better options out there for your dog than there are for your baby," said Little Spoon Co-founder Michelle Muller.
Uber faces ₹7 cr fine for ignoring drunk driving complaints
Taxi-hailing service Uber is facing a fine worth over ₹7 crore ($1.13 million) in California for allegedly failing to look into riders' complaints about drunken driving. A consumer protection body found that Uber conducted a follow-up driver investigation in only 21 cases out of 154 complaints that were reviewed during the one-year period from August 2014 to 2015.
India demands copy of chargesheet against Jadhav from Pak
Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale on Friday asked Pakistan to provide a copy of the chargesheet filed and the judgement given against former Indian Navy personnel Kulbhushan Jadhav. The Indian envoy also sought consular access to Jadhav for the 14th time. However, Pakistan denied it while saying that access can't be provided since Jadhav was involved in spying.
Meaning of 're-accommodate' changed on Urban Dictionary
The meaning of "re-accommodate" has been changed on Urban Dictionary, with users describing it as "When you beat the crap out of someone for not giving up the seat they paid for." "Re-accommodate" has also been described as "euphemistic corporate slang" meaning to "violently drag paying passengers off an airplane in order to make room for airline crew on stand-by."
Teen shoots bow and arrow with her toes
Fifteen-year-old Corrinne Calhoun can shoot a bow and arrow using only her toes while standing on her hands five feet above ground. Corrinne has been dancing since the age of 3 and started taking contortion classes at the age of 4. She learned foot archery at the suggestion of her coach. "I like to try new things," said Corrinne.nnn
Oops she did it again, says airline trolled with Britney
Southwest Airlines replied, "Opps (sic), she did it again," when a woman trolled the airline with a picture of Britney Spears in her song 'Toxic'. She had claimed a Southwest Airlines flight attendant had called her "fattie," adding, "you'll die soon enough". When Southwest Airlines' customer service representative 'Linnea' asked for details, the woman sent a picture of Britney.
80% of engineering graduates unemployable: HDFC chief
HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh has said an average of 15 lakh graduate engineers pass out every year, and four-fifth of them are not employable due to lack of adequate skills. This is despite having more than 3,300 approved engineering colleges in the country, Parekh stated. Teachers need to undertake necessary training so that students become employable after graduating, he added.
I am amazed, shocked, and stunned by GST: Jim Rogers
Noted commodities trader and Chairman of Rogers Holdings, Jim Rogers has said, "On GST, I am amazed, shocked and stunned." "If Modi continues doing stuff like GST...everybody has to pay a lot more attention to India," he noted. Rogers sold his holdings in Indian companies in 2015 on the grounds that Modi government failed to live up to investors' expectations.
Sushant's trainer shares pic of his physical transformation
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput's fitness trainer Samee Ahmed shared a picture of his physical transformation on Instagram. "Sleep for 5 hours, train insane for 2 hours, long hectic 14-15 hours of shooting followed by IPL dance rehearsal for 2 hours," wrote Samee while describing Sushant's routine. He further revealed that Sushant underwent fitness training for 8 weeks for the physique.
Karisma's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur marries Priya Sachdev
Actress Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur married his girlfriend Priya Sachdev in a private ceremony in New Delhi on Thursday. Priya's sister Charu Sachdev took to Instagram to share a picture of the couple and confirm the news. Sunjay and Priya first met in New York and have reportedly been dating for five years.
Ekta Kapoor shares pic with Smriti Irani, Sakshi Tanwar
TV producer Ekta Kapoor took to Instagram to share a picture with actress Sakshi Tanwar and Union Minister of Textiles Smriti Irani. While Sakshi played the female lead in 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii', Smriti was known for her portrayal of the character Tulsi Virani in 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'. Both the shows were produced by Ekta Kapoor.nnn
I enjoyed abusing in Begum Jaan: Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan has said that although she doesn't abuse in real life, she quite enjoyed abusing in the film 'Begum Jaan'. However, she added that she would abuse people when she got groped or pinched on the train she took during her college days. "I have turned around and slapped people and abused them. Angrezi, Hindi jo ho," said Vidya.
My fashion sense was judged in career's beginning: Kangana
Actress Kangana Ranaut has said that her fashion sense was judged in the beginning of her career in Bollywood. She added, "I was from the mountains, so I dressed differently." Kangana further said that how a person presents themselves is an important aspect in the film industry.nn
Why is Good Friday observed around the world?
Good Friday is a Christian holiday which commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. Its actual date varies from year to year. Many Christians spend this day in fasting, prayer and meditation on the agony and suffering of Christ on the cross. Christ's death is remembered with hymns and prayers of thanksgiving.
PV Sindhu slips to 5th rank after 1st round exit in Malaysia
Shuttler PV Sindhu slipped three places to fifth rank in the latest Badminton World Federation rankings, following her first-round exit at the Malaysia Open last week. Sindhu had touched a career-best second rank last week after registering a victory at the India Open. Meanwhile, Saina Nehwal remained at ninth place despite her first-round exit in the same tournament.
Afghanistan's Shahzad tests positive for banned substance
Afghan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad has been charged with an anti-doping rule violation under the ICC Anti-Doping Code. The 29-year-old tested positive, in an out-of-competition test, for the banned substance Clenbuterol and has been suspended from playing cricket. Shahzad has featured in 58 matches each in ODIs and T20Is after making his international debut in 2009.
IPL site wrongly mentions Kohli as a left-handed batsman
The official website of the Indian Premier League wrongly mentioned Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli to be a left-handed batsman, whereas the player is actually a right-hander. On realising the faux pas, the website later updated the player's profile and mentioned him as a right-hander. Kohli played his first match in IPL 2017 against Mumbai Indians on Friday.
United passenger claims scorpion stung him during flight
A United Airlines passenger is seeking compensation over claims that a scorpion stung him during a flight to Canada. United confirmed the incident, saying, "Our flight attendants helped a customer who was stung by what appeared to be a scorpion." It has not been confirmed whether it was a scorpion because flight attendants had flushed it down the toilet mid-flight.
Obamas vacation with Bruce Springsteen and Oprah Winfrey
Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama were joined by Bruce Springsteen, Tom Hanks and Oprah Winfrey on a luxury yacht for a tour of the French Polynesia on Monday. They visited the Vanilla and Le Taha'a Islands, continuing onto Bora Bora. Their trip will end at a resort where Obama has spent the last three weeks.
Paris allows dogs on trains if they have tickets
Paris has reportedly relaxed its rules, allowing large dogs to travel in trains and subways if they have their own tickets. The special tickets for dogs will be comparatively cheaper but the dogs must be muzzled and on a leash. Earlier, only dogs no "larger than a box" were allowed.
Saturn's moon Enceladus has all ingredients for life: NASA
NASA said that one of Saturn's moons, Enceladus contains necessary ingredients for life as the Cassini probe discovered hydrogen in plumes sprayed from the moon. With known oceans beneath the moon's icy crust, NASA claimed it had nearly all ingredients for habitability: liquid water, a source of energy (sunlight, chemical), and the right chemical ingredients including carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen.
Victoria Beckham trademarks 5-yr-old daughter Harper's name
Fashion designer Victoria Beckham has registered her 5-year-old daughter Harper Beckham's name with intellectual property authorities in Britain and Europe. Her name has been trademarked for use in a range of branded products, including make-up, toys and clothing as well as in the entertainment industry. The names of Harper's older siblings Cruz, Romeo and Brooklyn have also been registered.nn
US bomb strike killed at least 36 IS militants: Afghanistan
At least 36 Islamic State militants were killed by USA's bomb strike on ISIS tunnels in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday, Afghanistan's Ministry of Defence has revealed. The 21,600-pound 'Mother Of All Bombs', the most powerful non-nuclear weapon US has in its arsenal, destroyed three underground tunnels along with weapons and ammunition. No civilians were hurt, a spokesperson further said.
Telangana CM to work as coolie to bear cost for party's meet
Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao will work as a coolie to raise money to attend his party's plenary and formation day public meeting scheduled later this month. Further, all ministers, MPs, MLAs, leaders and workers of the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) will also work as labourers to earn money to bear their respective costs for attending the meet.
Almost 2 billion people rely on imported food: Study
According to a Finland-based study, food security of about 1.4 billion people globally is dependent on imports and an additional 460 million people live in areas where imports can't compensate for the lack of local production. Developing countries with water scarcity showed high dependency on food imports. The research used FAO's statistics analysing global production efficiency from 1961 to 2009.
Bank data of 1 cr Indians was up for sale for 20 paise each
Delhi Police has busted a module that sold information including bank account details and card details of over 1 crore people. Police have arrested an accused in the case, who allegedly sold this data at about 20 paisa per individual. The data was sold to fake call centres, which would use it to obtain victims' one-time passwords to steal money.
Tamil Nadu farmers wear saree during protest in Delhi
Tamil Nadu farmers, who have been protesting for drought relief fund in Delhi for almost a month, wore saree on Friday as a sign of protest. The farmers have been using different props to draw PM Narendra Modi's attention. Earlier, they held skulls of dead farmers, kept snake meat in their mouths and ran naked near Prime Minister’s office. n
Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner file for divorce
Actor Ben Affleck and his estranged wife Jennifer Garner have officially filed for divorce nearly two years after announcing their split. The estranged couple, who got married in 2005, have sought joint legal and physical custody of their three children. The date of separation, as well as the division of property and any spousal support, is still to be determined.
Vidya Balan's 'Begum Jaan' hits the theatres
'Begum Jaan', which released on Friday, "has Vidya Balan in good form, but it lacks cohesiveness as a complete story," wrote Hindustan Times. "The film does well to humanise the prostitute," wrote Mid-Day while SpotboyE said, "The film is...full of Bollywood high drama and hysteria." It has been rated 3/5 (Mid-Day), 2.5/5 (Hindustan Times) and 1/5 (SpotboyE).
First look poster of Sushant, Kriti's 'Raabta' unveiled
The first look poster of the Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon starrer film 'Raabta' has been unveiled. "I wonder if she felt the same way I did, like there was something more, some unexplainable connection, a #Raabta," tweeted Sushant while sharing the poster. The film, scheduled to release on June 9, has been directed by Dinesh Vijan.
40% increase in IPL viewership since last year: BARC
Television viewership measurement agency Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India has revealed there has been a 40% increase in IPL viewership this year, as compared to 2016. IPL 10 recorded 88.3 million impressions for the first three matches, up from the 63.1 million impressions last year. Moreover, there was also a 56% jump in the average time spent on matches.
US female soldiers write to Sheryl Sandberg on nude pics row
A US Marine soldiers group has written to Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg urging her to take personal interest in fighting Facebook groups that post nude pictures of female soldiers without consent. "Help lead this battle in the cyber war against...nonconsensual photo sharing through social media," it said. The group suggested that Facebook should eliminate such groups, pages, and users "quickly."
Julian Assange is the darling of terrorists: CIA Director
CIA Director Mike Pompeo on Thursday called whistleblower agency WikiLeaks' Founder Julian Assange "darling of terrorists" after WikiLeaks published over 9,000 documents pertaining to CIA's hacking tools. "Assange is a narcissist who has created nothing of value. He relies on the dirty work of others to make himself famous. He is a fraud...a coward hiding behind a screen," Pompeo added.
Harish Rawat dares BJP to make 'Vande Mataram' compulsory
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Friday dared the BJP government to make it compulsory to sing national song (Vande Mataram) and national anthem thrice a day everywhere. He further said, "Why are they trying to create division in the country? If they are so much concerned about this, then should just turn it into a law."
People were angry as Jarnail left Rajouri Garden: Kejriwal
After AAP faced defeat in Rajouri Garden by-poll, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said people were angry after AAP MLA Jarnail Singh left the seat to fight Punjab Assembly election. "We tried to calm them down but couldn't. The anger was more," he added. He, however, maintained the by-poll defeat would not have an impact on the MCD polls. n
Embrace Hinduism: Hindu Mahasabha to triple talaq victims
Hindu Mahasabha has suggested Muslim women, who are victims of triple talaq practice, to embrace Hinduism if they want justice. "If our government and law can’t give you justice, we will ensure you get it," said Hindu Mahasabha General Secretary Pooja Shakun Pandey. "I will be happy to marry these women off and perform their Kanyadan," she added.n
No school holidays on great personalities' birthdays: UP CM
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that there will be no holiday in the state schools on birth anniversaries of great personalities. "Instead children would be taught about the great personalities and the schools will function as per routine," he said. Adityanath said this while paying tributes to Babasaheb Ambedkar in Lucknow on his birth anniversary. n
Many stone pelters are probably govt paid: Farooq Abdullah
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has alleged that many stone pelters in Kashmir are probably paid by the government to create a situation to discourage people from voting. "This needs to be investigated," he added. Further, while reacting to the 2% voter turnout in Srinagar by-poll, Abdullah said that polling was 29% when he was defeated.
Snapdeal accused of unpaid dues by seller
Snapdeal seller Vidhi Groups on Friday accused the e-commerce startup of failing to make payments for two months. Last week, Snapdeal CEO Kunal Bahl was summoned by a court over non-payment of ₹25 lakh-worth dues to an event management company. Snapdeal investee GoJavas is also facing civil suits from four vendors for non-payment of dues worth about ₹2 crore.
108-year-old Uttar Pradesh's oldest prisoner freed from jail
Uttar Pradesh's oldest prisoner, 108-year-old Chauthi Yadav, was released on Thursday after serving over 14 years in jail in a 38-year-old murder case. He was freed on the recommendation of the previous Samajwadi Party government, with the Governor Ram Naik using his constitutional powers. Yadav's release was proposed by the SP government on January 12, 2017.
I-T department to probe 60k people over undisclosed income
The Income Tax department is planning to investigate over 60,000 individuals under its second phase of 'Operation Clean Money' launched on Friday in order to detect the flow of black money into the banks after demonetisation. The Central Board of Direct Taxes said that it has detected undisclosed income over ₹9,334 crore between November 9, 2016 and February 28, 2017.
Let single moms' kids get degree without naming dad: Maneka
Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi has said children of single women should be able to get their degree and caste certificates without being asked to disclose their fathers' names in the application forms. Gandhi has requested HRD and Social Justice and Empowerment ministries to make changes in the guidelines to ensure divorced women aren't denied their rights.nn
Trump targeted in 1st space protest 90,000 feet above Earth
US President Donald Trump was targeted in a tweet, printed and flown into space in the first-ever protest of its kind. ASAN, a global network promoting community-based space exploration, said it executed the protest against Trump for budget cuts and censorship of researchers. The protest was launched on April 12 remembering the first human spaceflight by Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.
Pakistani man holds record for most thumb push ups in 1 min
The Guinness World Record for the most thumb push ups in one minute is 33. The record was achieved by Irfan Mehsood in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He achieved the record on December 5, 2016. The attempt was completed by Irfan with only a small green rug between him and the ground.
Lithuanian town raided by 30 gunmen in surprise drill
A Lithuanian border town was raided on Tuesday by 30 gunmen from the fictitious 'Udijos' nation in a surprise government drill to check emergency response services. The gunmen managed to seize the police headquarters and take hostages, even as civilians did not bother to inform authorities of the gunmen's movements. The drill follows Lithuania's fears over a Russian invasion.
Some undervaluing of rivals inevitable: Amul in ad's defence
The makers of Amul ice-creams told the Bombay high court on Thursday that when a company compares its product to a rival's in an advertisement, some disparagement is "inevitable". This comes after HUL, maker of Kwality Wall's frozen desserts, accused Amul of harming its product through its ongoing ad campaign. "Just saying 'take my product' is not disparagement," Amul noted.
Sushil, Geeta Phogat excluded from govt funding for Olympics
Wrestlers Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Geeta and Babita Phogat are among those excluded from the government's Target Olympic Podium Scheme, which funds Tokyo 2020 Olympics medal prospects. Instead, Rio Olympics bronze medalist Sakshi Malik, Ritu Phogat and Vinesh Phogat have been included in the list of hopefuls. Sushil Kumar has been named as a national observer to monitor youngsters' growth.