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Our decisions not subject to DRS review: PM Modi to Aus PM	Referring to the DRS controversy in the recently concluded India-Australia series, PM Narendra Modi said to his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull that he is glad that the decisions taken between them are not subject to DRS review. "I hope your visit to India is as productive as it has been for Steven Smith's batting, the other Australian captain," added Modi.
Flipkart+Myntra+Jabong+eBay to take on Amazon, tweets user	Reacting to Flipkart raising $1.4 billion and acquiring eBay's India operations, a user tweeted, "Flipkart is now an e-commerce Mahagathbandhan. Myntra + Jabong + Snapdeal + FreeCharge + eBay India trying to take on Amazon". Another user tweeted, "Flipkart gets it own "BAE". A user also tweeted, "Would Flipkart-eBay's portmanteau name be Fleabay?"
Kishore Biyani's Future Group sets up â¹100 cr startup fund	Kishore Biyani-founded Future Group has set up a â¹100 crore Accelerator Fund to launch a Future Consumer and Digital (C&D) Lab in Bengaluru. The lab will focus on consumer and digital space to bring in next-generation innovations using Artificial Intelligence, data analytics, Internet of Things and robotics. Vivek Biyani, Director of Future Group, is leading this initiative.
MIT study reveals mice store two copies of memories in brain	A recent MIT study on mice has revealed that memories are formed simultaneously in two different brain parts. Previously it was believed that short-term memories are stored in the hippocampus region, some of which are transferred to brain's cortex for long-term storage. Researchers believe the findings contradicting decades-old hypothesis could apply to humans and may help understand Alzheimer's.
Who is Kulbhushan Jadhav, Indian sentenced to death in Pak?	Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, who was awarded the death sentence by Pakistan on Monday, has been recognised by the Indian government as a former naval officer. Jadhav joined the Indian National Defence Academy in 1987 and the Indian Navy in 1991. Jadhav reportedly became a businessman after taking retirement from the Navy and travelled across the world.
Post Jadhav's sentence, India to not release Pak prisoners	After Pakistan Army approved the execution of former Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav for spying, India on Monday decided not to release 12 Pakistani prisoners who were to be repatriated on Wednesday. The government feels that it is not the right time for the release of Pakistani prisoners, media reports claimed. India earlier called the death sentence a premeditated murder.
SC acquits doctor of medical negligence charge after 20 yrs	The Supreme Court has acquitted a doctor from Maharashtra of the charge of medical negligence after 20 years of an incident in which a road accident victim succumbed to injuries at a hospital. The SC said that "it is not possible for any doctor to assure or guarantee that the result of treatment would invariably be positive."
PM Modi takes metro ride with Aussie PM Malcolm Turnbull	Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accompanied his visiting Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull on a metro ride in New Delhi. The two Prime Ministers boarded the metro at the Mandi House station and headed towards the Akshardham Temple. "With @narendramodi on the Delhi Metro Blue Line - 212 kms & 159 stations since 2002," Turnbull tweeted.
Insect-topped noodles sell out in Japan within 4 hours	A restaurant in Tokyo, Japan was recently sold out of 100 bowls of 'insect tsukemen' noodles within four hours. The noodles were topped with nearly a dozen small crickets and mealworms, and served with soups flavoured with grasshoppers, or silkworm powder. The single-day event also featured dishes like spring rolls with fried worms and ice cream flavoured with insect powder.
I got personally involved: Barclays CEO on whistleblower row	Banking major Barclays CEO Jes Staley, in an email to employees, admitted he had got âtoo personally involvedâ in his attempt to identify a whistleblower. While apologising he said he acted because he believed the whistleblowerâs actions were intended to maliciously smear the executive involved. Notably, Staley is facing a probe and pay cut over the incident.
Janet Jackson splits from husband after babyâs birth: Report	As per reports, singer Janet Jackson has separated from her husband billionaire Qatari businessman Wissam Al Mana three months after the birth of her first child. She was said to have made the decision as he was too controlling during the pregnancy even though she had already allowed him to dictate her appearance and the way she performed at concerts.
Producer Madhu Mantena plans to leave Phantom Films: Report	As per reports, producer Madhu Mantena, a co-founder of the production house Phantom Films, is planning to leave the company. This report follows the allegations by a female employee at Phantom Films accusing another co-founder Vikas Bahl, the director of 'Queen', of sexual harassment. The other co-founders of the production house include filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane.
Dravid's advice helped me play spin bowling: Kevin Pietersen	Commentating during an IPL match, former England captain Kevin Pietersen revealed that he had sought Rahul Dravid's help to play spin bowling. The English batsman had sent Dravid an email asking for help, to which Dravid replied with tips and techniques to handle spin bowling. Pietersen also said that he learned a lot from Dravid during his IPL days.
Pollard blasts Manjrekar over 'does not have brains' comment	Mumbai Indians' Kieron Pollard lashed out at commentator Sanjay Manjrekar, who during MI's match against KKR said Pollard does not have the brains to play early in the innings. "Do you know how I get big so.. about BRAINLESS.. words are very powerful .. once it leaves u can't take it back.. sins of parents fall on...", Pollard tweeted.
Writing off farm loans is not ultimate solution: Fadnavis	Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said writing off farm loans is not the ultimate solution to end farmers' woes but one of the many. Referring to the UPA government's loan waiver for the farmers, Fadnavis added, "The CAG report states that the farm loan waiver of 2008 barely helped 30-40 per cent farmers."
Come out of holiday hangover of previous govt: UP Minister	After finding "very low" attendance in his department, Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi on Monday said employees should get over the "holiday hangover" being experienced since 15 years. "The quantum of laxity in the office is very high. It is absolutely unjustified," he said. Those found absent would lose a day's salary, Shahi ordered.
All liquor shops in MP to be shut down in phases: Chouhan	Stating that alcohol prohibition will be implemented in the state, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said all liquor shops would be closed in a phased manner. Chouhan added that after the closure of liquor shops within five kilometers of river Narmada, the liquor shops would not be allowed to open in residential localities, near educational institutes or religious places.
Hackers stole private info of 1.7 lakh people, warns UK firm	UK-based online lender Wonga has alerted its customers about a potential data breach that may have resulted in hackers stealing personal and financial data from the firm. The data likely stolen by hackers could include customers' names, e-mail addresses, home addresses, phone numbers, and bank account details. The alleged data breach is believed to have affected 1.7 lakh customers.
Underwater conference held in Kerala on marine pollution	The Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of five firms in Kerala held a 20-minute underwater conference against marine pollution and global warming in the Arabian Sea on Monday. The CEOs dived into the water, 50 metres off the beach, to reach a U-shaped table set in the ocean bed for the conference. They pledged to 'protect the ocean and marine life'.
Flipkart raises $1.4 bn in India's largest funding round	In India's biggest funding round to date, Flipkart on Monday announced raising $1.4 billion from new investors Tencent, eBay and Microsoft along with existing investors Tiger Global and Accel Partners. This brings the total funding raised by Flipkart to $4.5 billion, at a post-transaction valuation of $11.6 billion. Flipkart also announced the acquisition of eBay's India operations.
What are the dots over i and j called?	The dot over a lowercase i and j is called a 'tittle' or superscript dot. The word 'tittle' is known to be a combination of words 'tiny' and 'little', and refers to a small stroke or dot in writing or printing. Derived from Latin word 'titulus', it aims to distinguish letters with vertical strokes such as u, m, and n.
Why is pink linked to girls, blue associated with boys?	Before World War II, blue was linked to girls as it was considered to be "delicate and dainty", and pink was associated with boys as it was believed to be a "decided and stronger colour". According to a theory, post the war, women who grew up deprived of pink, wanted their daughters to wear pink. Further, advertisers marketed the norm.
Petition against Sidhu for obscene jokes on Kapil's show	A petition has been filed against Navjot Singh Sidhu for his alleged obscene jokes on 'The Kapil Sharma Show'. The complainant, who is a lawyer, claimed his "conscience was offended while viewing the show along with wife and daughters". Earlier, the lawyer challenged Sidhu's appearance on the show, claiming that a public servant can't be allowed to do private business.n
Trailer of Shraddha, Arjun's 'Half Girlfriend' released	The official trailer of the Shraddha Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor starrer 'Half Girlfriend' has been released. The romance drama is based on Chetan Bhagat's novel of the same name. The film will trace the love story of Madhav Jha, played by Arjun, who is from Bihar. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film is scheduled to release on May 19.
Maharashtra govt plans mobile app for black-yellow taxis	The Maharashtra government is in the process of launching a cab-hailing mobile application for the state's black and yellow taxis within next three months. State Transport Minister Diwakar Raote also said that the government is considering providing AC services to customers of the black-yellow taxis and will begin the AC fitting work with drivers who have bought a new car.
Mumbai University professor plants 2,500 trees	A 52-year-old University of Mumbai (MU) professor, Hubnath Pandey, has planted 2,500 trees within the university's Kalina campus and Ismail Yusuf College, Jogeshwari East. The head of MU's National Service Scheme (NSS) postgraduate unit along with 75 volunteers ensures that the trees are watered daily. With 80% survival rate of the trees, Pandey embarked on the mission four years ago.
Change name on Aadhaar in case of name mismatch on PAN: Govt	In cases where there is a mismatch of names on Aadhaar and PAN cards, the Income Tax Department has asked individuals to make a request on the Aadhaar website and upload a scanned PAN card as proof. It also plans to introduce an option to link Aadhaar with PAN on its portal through One-Time Password, reports said.
India, Aus to cooperate in combating international terrorism	India and Australia on Monday signed six MoUs in different fields, including combating terrorism, civil aviation security, sports, and satellite navigation. The MoUs were signed after the delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull. "Not only cricket but commitment to democracy and rule of law connects the two nations," Turnbull said.
First UK-China freight train departs on Monday	The first rail freight service from UK to China will depart on its 7,500-mile journey on Monday. The train stocked with British goods will pass through seven countries including Germany and Russia over a span of 17 days. The service is a part of China's One Belt, One Road programme of reviving the Silk Road trading routes with the West.
Stockholm terrorist was denied permanent residency in Sweden	The 39-year-old Uzbekistan-born man arrested on suspicisions of driving a truck into a crowd in Sweden's Stockholm last week, was denied permanent residency in Sweden and had shown sympathies for extremist organisations including Islamic State. The suspect was also wanted by police for failing to comply with a deportation order after his application for residency was denied.
There is a 'goat pulling' sport in Afghanistan	Afghanistan's national sport Buzkashi is a traditional "goat pulling" sport. The game, which involves riders on horses wrestling over half of a goat or calf carcass, has been played for centuries across Central Asia. Buzkashi matches, which may involve teams owned or sponsored by powerful warlords, sometimes attract thousands of spectators.
105-year-old man rides roller coaster, sets world record	A 105-year-old great-grandfather from the UK has set the Guinness World Record for being the 'oldest person to ride a non-inversion roller coaster'. Jack Reynolds successfully attempted the feat on his 105th birthday alongside his 56-year-old daughter, to raise money for an air ambulance charity. Reynolds said, "this is one of the greatest days of my life."
Man swims off to flee â¹30,000 bill at seafood restaurant	An Australian allegedly fled a restaurant on the Gold Coast by jumping into the ocean after racking up an AUD 621 (â¹30,000) bill. The magistrate said, "My God! By himself?" after hearing Terry Peck ate two lobsters, 21 vodka oyster shots and a baby octopus. Peck, who was chased by policemen on a jetski, called the food "overcooked" and "overpriced".
Cemetery gets digital tombstones that can play videos	The Pobrezje cemetery in Maribor city, Slovenia has unveiled tombstones with 48-inch interactive screens that can show pictures, videos and other digital content. The company, Bioenergija, claims the tombstones are weather-proof and cannot be vandalised. The tombstones, which cost â¬3,000 (â¹2 lakh) each, activate their sensors when someone stands near them.
Anchor caught daydreaming on live TV	ABC News anchor Natasha Exelby was caught daydreaming and fiddling with a pen on live TV. A video shows her fiddling with the pen before realising she is on camera and gasping in surprise. Exelby, who continued the sports segment after realising her mistake, has been a reporter for 15 years.
Barclays CEO has to resign if whistleblower case true: UK MP	UK Member of Parliament John Mann has said that if regulators were indeed probing Barclays over the attempts to identify a whistleblower, the bank's CEO Jes Staley "has to resign". Staley is being investigated for attempting to identify the author of a letter involving a senior executive. Trying to identify the complainant could violate US and UK laws protecting whistleblowers.
My father ordered me to run it, says Thailand Bank CEO	Thailand's second-largest lender Kasikornbank's CEO Banthoon Lamsam in an interview said, "I didn't want to run it. My father ordered me to run it." "I am not very passionate about financial transactions," he added. Banthoon, who is saving trees in Nan and promoting his romantic novel, further stated, "I have the forest to worry about."
Anupam shares pic with SRK, Raveena from Zamaana Deewana set	Actor Anupam Kher took to Instagram to share a picture from the sets of his 1995 film 'Zamaana Deewana'. Anupam can be seen in the picture with the lead pair of the film Shah Rukh Khan and Raveena Tandon, along with Shatrughan Sinha, the film's director Ramesh Sippy and his wife Kiran Juneja. The picture was captioned, "#ThoseWereTheDays #Innocence".
Virat is so aggressive, I feel a bit scared, says Ashwin	Discussing the differences between the captaincy styles of MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said Virat Kohli is so aggressive on the field that it sometimes scares him. Calling Dhoni's captaincy mature, Ashwin added, "Virat is a completely different individual. He likes confrontation, he likes to be in the thick of things... He's probably a generation transforming individual."
Azam's ton, Ali's 5-for lead Pak to 74-run win vs Windies	Pakistani batsman Babar Azam scored his fourth century in five innings against the West Indies on Monday to help Pakistan beat the Caribbean side by 74 runs, thereby levelling the three-match series at 1-1. Chasing a target of 283, the Windies were dismissed at 208 in 44.5 overs as pacer Hasan Ali picked up five wickets for 38 runs.
Kenyan man, wife win Paris marathon in men's, women's groups	Kenyan runner Paul Lonyangata won the men's Paris marathon, while his wife Purity Rionoripo stood first in the women's category of the same race on Sunday. Purity finished the race in two hours, 20 minutes and 55 seconds, smashing her personal best by almost four minutes. Paul still won despite losing time while doubling back after missing a water station.
Sons can't die in poverty, have to do business: Lalu	Responding to corruption allegations on Tej Pratap and Tejashwi Yadav, Lalu Prasad Yadav said both his sons are right to "do business because I don't want them to die in poverty." BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi last week had demanded Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sack Lalu's minister sons for allegedly getting 'benami' properties worth â¹750 crore transferred in their names.
Resolution of Teesta issue will transform India ties: Hasina	Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the resolution of the Teesta water sharing issue will transform bilateral ties with India. "Prime Minister Modi once again reiterated his government's strong resolve to conclude the water sharing treaty at the soonest," she added. She further said a comprehensive, basin-wide solution to water sharing holds the key to a shared future.
Unemployment rate in UP higher than national average: Centre	Union Minister Bandaru Dattatreya on Monday said the unemployment rate in Uttar Pradesh is higher than the national average. The national rate of unemployment in rural areas stood at 3.4% and urban areas at 4.4%, he said. In comparison, unemployment rate in Uttar Pradesh's rural and urban areas was 5.8% and 6.5% respectively, which is quite high, Dattatreya added.
Russian computer programmer held in Spain under US warrant	A Russian computer programmer, Pyotr Levashov, has been arrested in the Spanish city of Barcelona, a spokesman for the Russian embassy in Madrid said on Sunday. Levashov was reportedly arrested under a US international arrest warrant and was suspected of being involved in hacking attacks linked to alleged Russian interference in last year's US election.
Pak sentences former Indian Navy officer to death for spying	The Pakistani Army on Monday announced the country has given death sentence to former Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav, who was arrested in March 2016 on charges of spying. The statement of Jadhav's sentence issued by Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations described him as "a Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) agent who was arrested during Counter Intelligence Operation from Balochistan".
There is a 'Swing at the End of the World' in Ecuador	A viewpoint and a seismic monitoring station named 'La Casa del Arbol' located near Banos, Ecuador, features a 'Swing at the End of the World'. The swing, which is located about 8,500 feet above sea level offers visitors a view of the active Tungurahua Volcano. There is no harness, net, or any other safety feature on the swing.
World's oldest person to be appointed PM was Morarji Desai	Former Prime Minister of India Morarji Ranchhodji Desai is known to be the 'oldest appointed Prime Minister' at the time of first appointment, according to the Guinness World Records. Desai, who was 81 years old when he was appointed in March 1977, served as the Prime Minister until July 1979. Notably, Morarji Desai's 22nd death anniversary was observed on Monday.
Women started an 'Anti-Flirt Club' in the 1920s in US	An 'Anti-Flirt Club' was formed by a group of women in the early 1920s in Washington, DC, to protect women from unwanted advances from men in automobiles. The club had a list of rules, including 'don't flirt-those who flirt in haste oft repent in leisure', and 'don't wink-a flutter of one eye may cause a tear in the other'.
BMC sends notice to Anushka on illegal electric installation	Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a notice to actress Anushka Sharma for "illegally" installing an electric junction box in the lobby outside her house. The notice was issued after one of Anushka's neighbour filed a complaint with BMC. Meanwhile, Anushka's spokesperson has said that the construction is not illegal as the electric box was installed after getting all permissions.
Adityanath govt starts work on 6 AIIMS, 25 medical colleges	The Uttar Pradesh government led by CM Yogi Adityanath has started work on setting up six AIIMS and 25 new medical colleges. This was one of the promises the BJP had made for the Assembly polls. "Once we shortlist areas for setting up these institutions, we will send a proposal to the Centre," Medical Education Minister Ashutosh Tondon Gopalji said.
SoftBank willing to cut Snapdeal valuation to $1 bn: Reports	Snapdeal's largest investor SoftBank's CEO Masayoshi Son is willing to cut Snapdealâs valuation 85% to $1 billion for its merger with Flipkart, according to a Bloomberg report. Snapdeal's Co-founder Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, and early investors have opposed such a steep cut, it added. The talks are in the final stages and a deal could be signed within weeks.
Hyperloop One completes first full-scale test track in US	High-speed transportation startup Hyperloop One has announced the completion of its first full-scale test track in Nevada, US. The 1640-foot-long track called 'DevLoop' is big enough to accommodate real passengers and will serve as an outdoor lab for testing levitation, propulsion, vacuum and control technologies. It also revealed 11 potential Hyperloop routes across the US.
Bengaluru launches pink police patrol vehicles for women	The Bengaluru Police have launched 51 'Pink Hoysalas', the new patrol vehicles, to address complaints related to women and child safety. The Pink Hoysalas will function based on complaints registered through the Suraksha App or intimation to the police control room number and will have at least three women police personnel. The city police currently have 221 regular Hoysalas.
Bihar police stations to plant trees to promote prohibition	All the police stations in Bihar will be planting fruit-bearing saplings in the premises from April 20 to create awareness against liquor and promote prohibition in the state. According to state director general of police (DGP) PK Thakur, Vaishali boy Ratan Ranjan had proposed the idea of 'Ek ped sharadbandi ke liye' (a tree for prohibition).
TN farmers protest naked near PMO seeking drought relief	Tamil Nadu farmers on Monday ran naked near PM Narendra Modi's office, demanding â¹39,000 crore drought relief fund from the Centre. Reportedly, this comes after they were promised an appointment with Modi but were not allowed to meet him later. These farmers have been sitting on protest since almost a month, holding skulls in hands and live mice in mouths.
Ousting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is our priority: US	In a major shift in US policy towards Syrian government, US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has said that ousting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is US priority. A solution to the Syrian conflict is not possible with Assad's regime, she added. This comes after the US launched a missile strike on Syria in response to an alleged chemical attack.
Citizens don't have to pay income tax: Saudi Arabia	Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan has clarified citizens need not pay income tax and Saudi companies' profits won't be taxed under new economic reforms. A value-added tax planned for 2018 would "not be raised above 5% before 2020", he added. This comes amid concerns that all citizens, who currently don't pay income tax, would be taxed under the reforms.
Barclays CEO faces pay cut on trying to unmask whistleblower	Banking major Barclays' CEO Jes Staley will be reprimanded and the bank will cut his pay as regulators begin to investigate how he tried to unmask a whistleblower. The investigation relates to an attempt by Staley to identify the author of a letter involving a senior executive. Trying to identify the complainant could violate US and UK laws protecting whistle-blowers.
Airtel, Vodafone and Idea saw most billing complaints: TRAI	Users of telecom majors Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea filed the maximum billing complaints in the December quarter, according to TRAI. In terms of quality parameters, TRAI found the performance of Aircel below par for call drops in most telecom circles. The telecom regulator has set a penalty of up to â¹2 lakh for poor mobile service, including call drops.
Kim Sharma bankrupt after separation from husband: Reports	As per reports, actress Kim Sharma, who debuted with the 2000 film 'Mohabbatein', has gone bankrupt after she separated from her husband Ali Punjani, a Kenya-based businessman. She quit her job as the CEO of Punjani's chain of hotels and is ncurrently trying to establish her business in Mumbai. According to a source, Punjani is currently dating another woman.
Hockey players should leave social media: Ex-India captain	Former India hockey captain Sandeep Singh said current members of the team should leave social media since it is a distraction. "They have to focus on (penalty corner) conversion rather than playing on social networking sites...They should attempt at playing more on the ground," said Sandeep. He was talking in reference to the drag-flickers in the present hockey squad.
Tennis player plays shot from the stands	French Davis Cup doubles player, Nicolas Mahut played a shot from the stands during France's World Group Quarterfinals doubles match against Great Britain on Sunday. Chasing a shot, Mahut jumped past the court-side ad boards and into the stands, from where he played another shot to continue the rally. Britain returned Mahut's shot into the court left empty by him.
Bhupathi's conduct unbecoming of a Davis Cup captain: Paes	Following Mahesh Bhupathi leaking a Whatsapp conversation between him and Leander Paes, the latter has said Bhupathi's conduct is "unbecoming of a Davis Cup captain". "I can give a detailed rebuttal pointing out how one-sided and convoluted his arguments are. Fans just have to examine who won what for our country. Talk is cheap, history books don't lie," he said.
India crowned Women's Hockey World League Round 2 champions	Indian team was crowned champions of the Women's Hockey World League Round 2 on Sunday after defeating Chile on penalties in the tournament final in Canada. Indian goalkeeper Savita Punia was adjudged the Goalkeeper of the Tournament. Both India and Chile qualify for the Women's Hockey World League semi-finals scheduled to take place from July 8 to July 22.
Virender Sehwag posts message for bereaved Rishabh Pant	Virender Sehwag posted a message on Twitter for Delhi Daredevils batsman Rishabh Pant, who scored a half-century in the IPL after his father's death last week. Sehwag wrote, "May God Bless you @RishabPant777 . More power to you," along with posting a longer note for the batsman. Rishabh had hit 57 against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday.
Rashid Khan first associate nation player to win MoM in IPL	Sunrisers Hyderabad's Afghanistani spinner Rashid Khan became the first associate player to be given the Man of the Match award at the Indian Premier League. Rashid was also given the IPL purple cap, which is given to the tournament's highest wicket-taker. Rashid has picked up five wickets so far in the campaign.
Tharoor 'categorically' denies reports of him joining BJP	Congress MP and former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor has categorically denied the rumours of him joining BJP. "For 40+ years I have spoken and written in defence of a pluralist India with equal rights...On this, no compromise," he said. This comes after CPI(M) leader Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said four Congress leaders, including Tharoor, were planning to join BJP.
Case filed against BJP MLA Raja Singh for 'beheading' remark	Hyderabad police have booked BJP MLA Raja Singh for allegedly threatening to behead those who opposed the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and also making inflammatory statements against Muslims. The complainant had alleged that the MLA asserted that they were ready to use lathis and bullets to achieve the goal of constructing the temple.
Indian-origin woman 1st non-white judge at a London court	Indian-origin Anuja Ravindra Dhir has become the first non-white circuit judge at the Old Bailey, the central criminal court of England and Wales. Currently also the youngest judge at the court, Anuja was called to the bar in 1989. In an interview, the 49-year-old said she has often been mistaken for a witness or defendant after entering the legal profession.
Amid violence, J&K govt seeks to postpone Anantnag by-poll	After eight people were killed during the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat by-poll, Jammu and Kashmir government has asked the Election Commission to postpone the April 12 by-poll in Anantnag. The government has formally written to the poll panel that election cannot be held in the current climate. Notably, separatists have also given a boycott call for the elections.
2-year-old boy, parents hit by acid attack in London	A two-year-old boy and his parents suffered burns after a strong acid was thrown on them when they were walking on a residential street in Islington, London, according to reports. The father who is said to have suffered 'life-changing' injuries and was attacked in his face was allegedly targeted deliberately. The trio reportedly remains in hospital following the attack.
SpaceX could reuse 100% rocket components by 2018: Elon Musk	Following his space exploration startup SpaceX's first successful reuse of the first stage of a Falcon 9 rocket, Founder Elon Musk said he's confident that SpaceX can reuse all rocket components by 2018. The cost of a Falcon 9 launch is $61.2 million, of which $16 million fairing cost can be brought down to $5 million this year, said Musk.
40% faculty posts lying vacant at IITs, central varsities	Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday said there are 40% vacancies of faculty members in central universities and IITs. He even stated that in some universities, one professor is guiding 40 PhD students. Citing that the process of recruitment is "troublesome" in the central universities and institutes, Javadekar said the recruiting process needs to be streamlined.
China's Moutai becomes world's most valuable liquor company	China's Kweichow Moutai has become the world's most valuable liquor distiller at a market valuation of $71.5 billion, overtaking Johnnie Walker-brand owner Diageo. Moutai shares surged 55% over the past year, more than twice the gain for London-based Diageo. About 95% of Moutai's sales take place in the domestic market.
Audience claims bias over no AC for Kannada film screening	A multiplex in Bengaluru has been accused of discrimination by some audience members who claimed that the air-conditioning was switched off in the theatre where a Kannada film was being screened. As per reports, when the audience asked for the AC to be switched on, the multiplex staff said they do not normally use the AC during a Kannada film.
Scarlett Johansson calls Ivanka Trump 'cowardly'	Actress Scarlett Johansson has called US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump 'cowardly' for saying that as a White House employee the biggest change she would make would be behind closed doors. "How old-fashioned, this idea that behind a great man is a great woman. What about being in front of that person or next to them?" Johansson added.
Footwear is trendy weapon on flights: Twinkle on Kapil row	Actress Twinkle Khanna has said that footwear is apparently yet another trendy weapon these days, while referring to comedian Kapil Sharma's fight onboard a flight where he allegedly threw a slipper at Sunil Grover. She added that airlines confiscate knives, scissors and cricket bats, but some innocuous weapons like free inflight booze and footwear can lead to disastrous results.
Bhupathi leaks Whatsapp conversation between him and Leander	India's Davis Cup captain Mahesh Bhupathi leaked screenshots from a Whatsapp conversation between him and Leander Paes, refuting the latter's claim that he was guaranteed a spot in India's team. As per the conversation, Bhupathi told Leander that the decision would be last minute based on form. Paes consented to travel despite the lack of assurance.
Yuvraj Singh's YouWeCan invests in Gurugram's StartupBuddy	Cricketer Yuvraj Singh's YouWeCan Ventures has invested an undisclosed amount in Gurugram-based startup called StartupBuddy. As a part of the transaction, Singh will join the board of the startup. Founded by chartered accountants Manish Aggarwal and Amit Singal in 2015, StartupBuddy provides support functions like incorporation, accounting, taxation and legal assistance to early-stage startups.
2 Twitter execs left $35 mn in stock when they quit in 2016	Two of Twitter's highest-paid executives, COO Adam Bain and CTO Adam Messinger gave up more than $35 million in stock awards combined, when they quit in 2016, according to Twitter filings. Bain and Messinger, however, made a combined $49 million before leaving the company at the end of the year. Notably, Twitter's stock slid almost 30% in 2016.
Gaikwad books flight ticket, travels by train instead	Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad reportedly booked a ticket on an Air India flight after it revoked the ban on the parliamentarian, but travelled by Rajdhani Express instead. Gaikwad's private secretary Krishna Nama said, "He travelled from Mumbai to Delhi in a train. He did it because he found it convenient. There is no other complexity in this issue."
'Dhritarashtra' EC wants 'Duryodhana' BJP to win: Kejriwal	Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday asserted that the Election Commission has become 'Dhritarashtra', with the only motive to help son 'Duryodhana' (BJP) win elections. "The EC's motive is not to conduct the elections but to ensure the BJP's victory," he said. He further alleged that EVMs used in the recent Rajasthan by-poll were tampered to help BJP win.
Japan aiming to be the first to drill into Earth's mantle	Japan-based researchers are planning to be the first to successfully drill into Earth's mantle, beneath the crust. Japan's deep-sea drilling vessel will drop down 4 km in the Pacific and bore through 6 km of the ocean floor, researchers said. The project to study oceanic crust and probe microbial life's extent inside the Earth is planned to start by 2030.
Army kills four militants, foils infiltration bid in J&K	The Army on Monday said it killed four militants and foiled an infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Keran sector. The alleged infiltration bid took place on Sunday, a day when eight people were killed and several injured during the voting for the Lok Sabha by-poll in Srinagar. The day also witnessed incidents of stone pelting and petrol bomb attacks.
Dead bat found in packaged salad sold at US Walmart	Two people have found a dead bat inside a packaged salad sold at a Florida Walmart outlet. The two, who had partially consumed the Fresh Express salad, have shown no signs of rabies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched an investigation into the matter while Fresh Express has initiated a partial recall of the salads.
Man gets free holiday as stranger with same name drops out	A 21-year-old from England named Joe McGrath reportedly went on a free holiday to Spain with nine strangers because their friend with the same name cancelled last minute. The group searched for Joe McGraths on Facebook, messaging that the flights and hotel were already arranged. McGrath said he decided to go, adding, "What sealed the deal was a phone call".
Thief runs into police station after stealing phone	Surveillance footage has emerged of a thief in China allegedly robbing a woman but mistakenly running into a police station while she chases him. The thief grabbed her phone while she was waiting to cross the road. "He ran into a courtyard not knowing it was a police station. He was arrested right on the spot," a police officer said.
Don't jump to conclusions, I'm shooting for Bhabiji: Saumya	Television actress Saumya Tandon in a tweet, has said that she is shooting for the show 'Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!', and asked her fans to relax and not jump to conclusions. This comes after it was reported that she is planning to quit the serial to focus on other projects. Saumya plays the role of Anita in the show.
World Cup-winning coach takes charge of Kerala state team	World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore took charge as the head coach of Kerala's state cricket team on Saturday. Whatmore, who led Sri Lanka to their 1996 World Cup title, has coached four international teams. The 63-year-old, who has a six-month contract with Kerala, said, "Kerala has a huge talent pool and hence it's going to be a challenge for me."
David Warner stops in middle of run to give bowler his shoe	Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner stopped in the middle of a run to hand over Gujarat Lions' bowler Basil Thampi's shoe back to him in the IPL on Sunday. Thampi's shoe came off on his follow-through, while non-striker Warner took off for a run. Warner picked up the shoe and gave it to Thampi before completing the run.
Rohit reprimanded for showing dissent at umpire's decision	Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has been reprimanded and charged with a Level 1 offence for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. Rohit was given out LBW after scoring 2 runs by umpire CK Nandan, despite an inside edge. He walked back voicing his displeasure towards the umpire.
MS Dhoni posts video of himself dancing with IPL teammates	Rising Pune Supergiant player MS Dhoni posted a video on Instagram on Sunday, showing him dancing with his IPL teammates. Dhoni made the video using Boomerang, with Ajinkya Rahane doing the IPL theme song choreography alongside him and Ben Stokes in the background. The video has over 700,000 views and more than 4,000 comments.
Paes shouldn't sulk; Bopanna No 1 doubles player: Bhupathi	Indian Davis Cup team's non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi has claimed that his former doubles partner Leander Paes should not 'sulk' as he was conveyed in advance that his inclusion in the final four was never confirmed. Bhupathi picked Rohan Bopanna ahead of Paes to play against Uzbekistan and defended his decision saying that Bopanna is India's best doubles player.
Mohun Bagan beats East Bengal 2-1 in Kolkata derby	Mohun Bagan beat East Bengal 2-1 in I-League on Sunday to register their first win over the team outside Kolkata in 17 years. Mohun Bagan is now within one point of leaders Aizawl FC with a game in hand. Sony Norde and Azharuddin Mallick scored for Mohun Bagan, while East Bengal's Willis Plaza was sent off for hitting a player.
IndiGo aircraft grounded after suffering bird hit mid-air	An IndiGo flight was grounded after it made an emergency landing on Sunday night at Raipur Airport because it suffered a bird hit and sustained damage to its nose, a senior official has said. The Raipur-Kolkata flight was carrying 150 passengers. Meanwhile, the bird-hit occurred soon after take-off.
Haryana: Minor alleges rape by mother's 3 lovers for a year	A 16-year-old girl from Haryana's Rohtak district has alleged that she was gangraped multiple times by three lovers of her mother in the past one year. The victim said her sexual exploitation started after she had caught her mother with the men in a compromising position. The victim said her mother also threatened to kill her if she complained.
Stockholm store slammed for sale of goods damaged in attack	The Stockholm department store attacked by a truck last week has been forced to backtrack on its decision to sell reduced-price goods damaged in the suspected terror attack. The Ahlens store emailed customers a day after the attack, announcing "a sale of smoke-damaged products". People called the planned sale "disgraceful" and "disrespectful", following which Ahlens issued an apology on Facebook.
Manchester United thrash Sunderland 3-0 to move to 5th in PL	Manchester United defeated Sunderland 3-0 away in the Premier League on Sunday, to move one spot up to fifth place in the standings. Zlatan IbrahimoviÄ's 20-yard curling strike put the visitors 1-0 up before Sunderland were reduced to 10 men with a controversial red card. Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Marcus Rashford's efforts ensured a 3-0 defeat for last-placed Sunderland.
Dad is doing better, says Vinod Khanna's son Akshaye	Actor Akshaye Khanna, while talking about his father veteran actor Vinod Khanna's health, said, "Dad is doing better." Earlier, a picture of the 70-year-old actor emerged online showing him looking frail dressed in a hospital gown, which led to rumours that he was suffering from cancer. However, Khanna's eldest son Rahul said his father was hospitalised due to severe dehydration.

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