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Harbhajan shares photo of his and Jonty Rhodes' daughters
Harbhajan Singh shared a picture of his eight-month-old daughter Hinaya with former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes' daughter, India. Harbhajan captioned the photo, "When baby Hinaya met baby India Rodhes at the breakfast this morning @jontyrhodes8 #ipldiaries #bondingsession." Harbhajan plays for Mumbai Indians, whose fielding coach is Rhodes. India Rhodes was born in Mumbai during IPL 2015.
Hamilton beats Vettel to win his fifth Chinese Grand Prix
Mercedes' British Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton defeated Ferrari's four-time Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel to lift his fifth title at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday. Red Bull teammates Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo finished third and fourth respectively in Shanghai. Force India's Sergio Pérez finished the race in the ninth place.
Sachin stops scooter-borne boys, asks them to wear a helmet
Sachin Tendulkar has tweeted a video which shows him stopping two boys travelling on a scooter and asking them to wear a helmet. The video is reportedly from Hyderabad ahead of the IPL opening ceremony and shows Sachin sitting in a car and talking to the boys. Sachin made them promise they will wear helmets, while the boys clicked selfies.
Teesta river is lifeline of North Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Following PM Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina's talks on river Teesta, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee asserted that Teesta is the lifeline of North Bengal and cannot be taken away. "Your problem is water, not Teesta...there are many other rivers in the area (India-Bangladesh), we can use water from them," Banerjee proposed.
Muslims must learn from Hindus, abolish triple talaq: Naidu
Asserting that like the Hindu society had abolished practices like child marriage, dowry and sati, Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said Muslims should also mull over abolishing the triple talaq divorce system. "Triple talaq is not allowed and everybody knows it...It's high time that the Muslim society should witness change," Naidu further added.
Doctor from Odisha treats kids with thalassemia free of cost
Dr Biswashree Gyanranjan Nayak, a homeopathic physician from Odisha, treats kids and poor people suffering from thalassemia free of cost. He provides free medicines to around 60 patients regularly. Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in which the body makes an abnormal form of haemoglobin, which results in excessive destruction of red blood cells, leading to anaemia.
Bihar: Dacoits strike Patna Rajdhani Express near Buxar
Dacoits struck the New Delhi-Patna Rajdhani Express near Bihar's Buxar district on Sunday and decamped with cash and jewellery worth lakhs. At least six personnel of the Railway Protection Force escort team have been suspended for negligence on duty. A railway employee claimed that several unreserved passengers were travelling in the train in connivance with coach attendants.
Hackers leak NSA hacking tools in protest against Trump
A hacking group has leaked passwords providing access to NSA hacking tools in a protest against US President Donald Trump. The group named TheShadowBrokers has warned Trump in a blog post "Don't Forget Your Base" for backtracking on campaign promises. Further, the group criticised Trump for strikes against Syria, saying "[W]hose war are you fighting?", asking to keep "America first".
Srinagar by-poll: 3 killed in clashes with security forces
At least three people were killed after clashes broke out between protesters and security personnel on Sunday at a polling booth in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district. Petrol bombs were also hurled at a polling station in Budgam during the by-poll to the Srinagar Parliamentary constituency. Notably, around 12.61 lakh voters are expected to cast their votes in the by-poll.
2 policemen killed in encounter with Naxals in Jharkhand
Two policemen were killed and a few injured in an encounter against Naxals in Jharkhand's Simdega district on Saturday night. As per reports, Naxals attacked the police convoy around midnight when they were returning from a public function 65 kilometres away from the district headquarters. The martyred cops have been identified as officer Vidyapati Singh and constable Tarun Burali.
Assault complaint filed against actor Arjun Rampal in Delhi
A complaint of assault has been filed against actor Arjun Rampal, following an incident at a five-star hotel in New Delhi. As per the complainant, Rampal got angry after a photographer clicked a picture of him, following which he snatched the camera and threw it, thereby injuring the complainant. The complainant has further alleged that the police is not cooperating.
Hackers set off 156 emergency sirens at night in US
Hackers on Saturday night set off all 156 emergency sirens in Dallas, Texas for about 90 minutes in one of the largest breaches of a siren warning system. The sirens are used to warn citizens of emergencies. "Every time we thought we turned it off, sirens would sound again... whoever was hacking us was continuously hacking us," said an official.
Saying 'talaq' thrice doesn't amount to anything: V-P's wife
Vice President Hamid Ansari's wife Salma Ansari on Saturday said, "There can be no talaq just because someone says 'talaq, talaq, talaq' three times." She further said, "Whatever the maulana said you think it's true...Read the Quran's translations. Women should read the Quran, ponder on it, gain knowledge what the Shariat says and not just follow anyone blindly."
Banned notes being couriered abroad for exchange: Customs
Customs officials have claimed demonetised ₹1,000 and ₹500 notes are being couriered abroad for conversion, with over ₹1 lakh seized in such notes. Parcels containing demonetised currency declared as books have been caught at foreign post offices across the country. NRIs have a window till June 30 to exchange demonetised currency, whereas the deadline for resident Indians has expired.
Naam Shabana banned a day after its release in Pakistan
The Taapsee Pannu starrer 'Naam Shabana' has been banned in Pakistan a day after its release. According to sources, authorities felt that the film's theme of terrorism could reflect badly on Pakistan, which is why the film was withdrawn from theatres. Earlier this year, Pakistan had lifted the ban on screening Indian films.
Original Tintin drawing sold for over ₹5 crore in Paris
An original drawing of Tintin by Belgian artist Hergé from the comic book 'Tintin in America' was sold for €753,000 (₹5.1 crore) on Saturday in Paris. The drawing from 1937, measuring 21 cm x 15 cm, shows a revolver-wielding Tintin standing on the footboard of a taxi chasing criminals. The drawing was originally valued between €600,000 and €700,000.
Apartment in US gets glass bottom 'sky pool' on 40th floor
The Market Square Tower residential building located in Houston, United States, features a swimming pool on the 40th floor with a glass bottom view of the street below. The suspended 'sky pool' extends about 10 feet away from the building and is reportedly made using an 8 inch-thick plexiglass bottom.
Everyone should sing Vande Mataram, says Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that everyone should sing Vande Mataram and not singing the National Song was a matter of serious concern. Not singing Vande Mataram shows a prejudiced mind, Adityanath further added. However, he asserted that in the 21st century, the issue of 'not singing Vande Mataram' should not be the most discussed topic.
No liquor shop in 94% of Chhattisgarh villages: Raman Singh
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has claimed that there is not a single liquor shop in 94% of villages in the state and that his government is taking strict action against illegal liquor vendors. The CM further said that women cannot be empowered through sloganeering, citing example of Ambikapur women who earned lakhs from the by-products of the collected garbage.
Superwoman tweets to Sushma Swaraj to slam visa delay
YouTuber Lilly Singh, also known as Superwoman, took to Twitter to reveal that she has been facing difficulties in acquiring her Indian visa. In a series of tweets, she tagged PM Narendra Modi and Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj. She further said that she had applied for a one year visa but was only granted one for three months.
Pawan Kalyan slams BJP leader for remark on South Indians
Telugu actor Pawan Kalyan slammed BJP leader Tarun Vijay for his racism remark on South Indians, saying that Vijay's statement reflects North India's bias against South India. He tweeted, "It's our misfortune that persons having such feelings and their parties...are there at national level." Pawan further said that this is not an insult which can be forgotten with an apology.
Emma Stone responds to teen's proposal: Reports
Jacob Staudenmaier, a high-school student who asked actress Emma Stone to be his prom date, has claimed she sent him a letter responding to his proposal. "I'm in London working, but I hope you have the best time at prom," he read out from the letter. Jacob said he re-wrote the lyrics to the film's opening song in his video.
Rishabh Pant hits 50 in IPL, 2 days after his father's death
Delhi Daredevils' batsman Rishabh Pant scored a half-century against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL on Saturday, two days after his father's death. Rishabh's father passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, following which the cricketer left the team's camp to perform the last rites. He returned for Delhi's opening match, in which he was the highest scorer for the team.
Ball slips between fielder's legs to go for boundary in IPL
Royal Challengers Bangalore player Tymal Mills during a match against Delhi Daredevils on Saturday misfielded the ball, letting it slip between his legs and go for a boundary. He was fielding at third man when Sanju Samson played the ball towards him. Mills positioned himself to collect the ball, which slipped between his fingers and legs to go for four.
Man City end winless run; Chelsea keeps 7-pt lead at the top
Manchester City ended their four-game winless run with a 3-1 victory over Hull City, while league leaders Chelsea kept their seven-point advantage intact at the top with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday. Eden Hazard and Marcos Alonso were among the scorers for Chelsea, while Sergio Agüero and Fabian Delph scored for Manchester City.
DD fall short by 15 runs against RCB despite Pant's fifty
Delhi Daredevils lost their opening match of the IPL 2017 season to Royal Challengers Bangalore by 15 runs despite Rishabh Pant's fighting half-century on Saturday. Batting first, Royal Challengers Bangalore put up 157/8, driven by Kedar Jadhav's 37-ball 69. In reply, Pant's 36-ball 57 proved to be insufficient as it could not help Delhi Daredevils reach the target.
RCB's Kedar Jadhav pulls off 'Helicopter shot' against DD
Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Kedar Jadhav pulled off the 'Helicopter shot', which was made famous by former Indian captain MS Dhoni, in the team's IPL match against Delhi Daredevils on Saturday. Facing Delhi Daredevils' West Indian fast bowler Carlos Brathwaite, Jadhav anticipated the delivery and moved inside the crease and pulled off the shot from around his heels.
Cabin crew help deliver baby at 42,000 feet
The cabin crew on a Turkish Airlines flight helped a woman deliver her baby after she suddenly went into labour at 42,000 feet. The mother and baby were taken to the hospital to be kept under observation when the aircraft landed. The airlines shared pictures on Twitter with the message, "Welcome on board Princess! Applause goes to our cabin crew!"
26 projects worth ₹2100 cr approved for Namami Gange project
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved 26 projects worth ₹2,154.28 crore under the Centre's 'Namami Gange' programme, aiming to reduce the river's pollution load. As part of the projects, the NMCG will set up sewage treatment plants and develop sewage network in four Ganga basin states, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Delhi.
Delhi Police arrests two over assault on German teen
The Delhi Police on Saturday arrested two accused in connection with the brutal assault on a German national. The accused, identified as Rizwan and Rajkishore, had attacked 19-year-old Benjamin Scolt, with a sharp knife in Delhi's Geeta Colony area. Soon after the incident, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had ordered the police to provide a report on the case.
Muslim man beaten to death over relationship with Hindu girl
Villagers in Jharkhand's Gumla district allegedly tied a 20-year-old Muslim man to a tree and thrashed him for hours for being in love with a Hindu woman, which led to his death, police said on Friday. The man, identified as Mohammad Shalik, had gone to meet the woman when he was spotted by a group of neighbours, according​ to reports.
ITBP gets special water bottles that can be used to make tea
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has procured special water bottles that keep water potable and prevent it from freezing in the cold regions of the India-China border. "The paramilitary personnel can heat readymade food items provided to them in the bowl that comes with the bottle. Tea can also be made," said a home ministry official.
Kerala bar builds maze to beat liquor sale ban near highways
A bar in Kerala has built a maze around its premises to beat the Supreme Court-ordered ban on the sale of liquor within 500 metres of any National Highway. The maze will increase the motorable distance to reach the bar, and thus it would not fall within the prescribed 500-metre distance. The construction of the maze reportedly cost ₹2 lakh.
10-man Barça suffer 0-2 defeat, fail to top La Liga table
A depleted Barcelona side suffered a 0-2 defeat at Málaga in the La Liga on Saturday, missing the opportunity to go top of the table, level on points with Real Madrid. Barcelona forward Neymar was sent off in the 65th minute after receiving two yellow cards following a first-half strike from ex-Barcelona forward Sandro Ramirez that put the hosts ahead.
Tibetans should decide on my succession: Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday said that the Tibetan people should decide if they wanted to continue with his institution. He further said that he is planning to call a meeting of senior monks this year to start discussing his succession. "If people feel now this institution (is) no longer relevant then this...(will) automatically cease," he added.
Kings XI Punjab has had 10 captains in 10 years of IPL
Kings XI Punjab has had 10 different captains in 10 seasons of IPL, the most for any team. Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell became the team's newest captain, leading them to a six-wicket victory in their opening match against Rising Pune Supergiant in Indore on Saturday. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings has had only two captains in its eight seasons in IPL.
Need to look into increasing Lok Sabha seats, says President
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said it was time to take a look at the legal provisions with a view to increase the number of Lok Sabha constituencies in the country. "The House of the People (Lok Sabha) today represents the population figure of the 1971 census, whereas our population has increased manifold in the recent decades," the President added.
Bhagat Singh bombed the Central Assembly on this day in 1929
Bhagat Singh along with Batukeshwar Dutt bombed the Central Legislative Assembly on April 8, 1929. However, their aim was not to hurt anyone but raise their voice for freedom. The explosion disrupted the Assembly in session, and then they repeatedly shouted slogans like "Inquilab Zindabad", "Down with Imperialism" and "Workers of the World Unite".
Govt detected ₹1.37 lakh crore of tax evasion in 3 years
The Narendra Modi-government has unearthed ₹1.37 lakh crore worth of tax evasion money in the last three years, according to official data. The government agencies have conducted a total of 23,064 searches and surveys in this regard. Simultaneously, criminal prosecutions were launched in 2,814 cases and 3,893 persons were placed under arrest, the government added.
RGV takes a dig at Anurag Kashyap, Phantom Films on Twitter
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma on Twitter took a dig at filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and his company Phantom Films. "A QUEEN is created by a various PHANTOMous number of people but a COMPANY is created by just one single KING," read one of Varma's tweets. This comes after Vikas Bahl, a co-founder of the company, was accused of sexual harassment recently.
K'taka BJP Prez caught giving money to farmer before by-poll
Karnataka's BJP President and MP BS Yeddyurappa has been caught in a video handing over money to a farmer's family, ahead of the by-polls to two state Assembly constituencies. However, Yeddyurappa said he was giving relief of ₹1 lakh to the family of a farmer, who had committed suicide recently. It had nothing to do with the elections, Yeddyurappa added.
UP orders probe into sugar mills scam during Mayawati's rule
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to conduct a probe into the sale of 21 sugar mills in 2010-11, which happened during the Mayawati-led BSP's rule. The state government suspects a ₹1,100-crore scam over the sale, and a CBI probe may also be ordered, an official spokesperson said. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by CM Yogi Adityanath.
Advani says he is not in race to be the next President
Senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has said he was not in the race for the post of the next President of India. Earlier, some reports had claimed that PM Narendra Modi had suggested Advani's name for the post. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat had also ruled himself out of the race for the President's post.
BSP to support Cong in MP by-polls to avenge defeat in UP
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has extended its support to Congress for the by-polls in Madhya Pradesh's Ater Assembly seat to take "revenge" for the former's defeat in Uttar Pradesh elections. The Ater seat was left vacant after the death of former leader of opposition Satyadev Katare. Congress has fielded his son Hemant Katare from Ater to retain the seat.
'Dead' galaxy from when Universe was 1.65 bn yrs old spotted
Astronomers have spotted the earliest 'dead' galaxy which went inactive when the 14-billion-year-old universe was 1.65 billion years old. They found that within a short period, the galaxy formed all its stars (three times more than Milky Way), but stopped a billion years after Big Bang. This challenges the theory that galaxies started dying three billion years after Big Bang.
Militants fire at cops near ruling PDP's poll meeting in J&K
Militants opened fire on Saturday at a police team near an election meeting venue of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in poll-bound Anantnag district in south Kashmir, the police said. However, the meeting, chaired by Jammu and Kashmir Minister Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali remained unaffected, the police said. No casualties were reported in the incident either.
UK bank to pay ₹795 crore as compensation to fraud victims
UK banking major Lloyds has announced that it is setting aside £100 million (₹795 crore), to compensate customers who lost money in a fraud scandal. The lender said it will compensate for "economic losses, distress and inconvenience" to assist victims. This comes after some staff at HBOS, owned by Lloyds, were jailed for carrying out a loans scam.
Reliance Communications lays off 800 employees: Report
Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance Communications has laid off about 800 employees, including some senior executives, according to reports. The company has also reportedly not been making payments to vendors and other telecom companies on time. The cuts come as the company faces falling revenues and profits due to increased competition from new entrant Reliance Jio.
Shia LaBeouf calls bartender f*cking racist; told to leave
Actor Shia LaBeouf was told to leave a bowling alley in Los Angeles, after he got into an argument with a bartender and called him a f*cking racist. The staff had allegedly refused to serve him French fries. In a video which has surfaced online, he's seen accusing the staff of threatening to hit him with a bottle of vodka. n
George Clooney, wife gift neighbour holiday worth ₹35 lakh
Hollywood actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney have reportedly gifted their neighbours a holiday package worth £45,000 (₹35 lakh). This was in compensation for the noise caused by renovations to their estate. The package includes a 6-week stay in a luxury hotel in Corfu, an island in Greece and £30,000 (₹23 lakh) cash, reports added.
Actress claims an NHL owner offered her film role for sex
Brazilian actress Greice Santo has claimed that Daryl Katz, a National Hockey League owner, offered her a role in films in exchange for having sex. Santo has alleged that despite refusing his offer, she received two wire transfers from Katz totalling ₹22.5 lakh ($35,000 approximately). "This is so common, but most women are afraid of coming out," said Santo.
Dwayne Johnson, Jimmy Fallon photobomb fans' pictures
Actor Dwayne Johnson and television host Jimmy Fallon dressed up as their own mascots and went around Universal Studios surprising fans. They also photobombed guests on the 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'. In the video, a fan can be seen crying after Dwayne takes his mask off. He also revealed he had a tattoo of Dwayne on his leg.
Sanju Samson dives running backwards to dismiss Gayle
Delhi Daredevils' fielder Sanju Samson took a diving catch while running backwards to dismiss Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Chris Gayle on Saturday. Gayle had scored 6 runs from 7 balls, after which he skied a shot off Chris Morris' bowling in the fourth over of the innings. Gayle required 31 runs in the innings to reach 10,000 runs in T20s.
Griezmann's late goal helps Atletico salvage draw vs Real
Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann's goal in the 85th minute helped Atletico Madrid salvage a draw against city rivals Real Madrid in the La Liga on Saturday. Real Madrid defender Pepe broke the deadlock with a header in the 52nd minute off Toni Kroos' free kick. Notably, Real Madrid are first in the La Liga with 72 points.
India beat Uzbekistan 3-0 in Davis Cup Asia/Oceania tie
The Indian Davis Cup team qualified for the Davis Cup World Group playoffs after taking an unassailable 3-0 lead against Uzbekistan in the Davis Cup on Saturday. Ramkumar Ramanathan and Prajnesh Gunneswaran had won their respective singles matches to give India a 2-0 lead on Friday. Rohan Bopanna and Sriram Balaji won the doubles rubber in straight sets on Saturday.
Gujarat Congress vows to waive off farmers' loan after polls
Gujarat Congress President Bharatsinh Solanki has said that if the party is voted to power, it will waive off the loans of all the farmers in the state. This comes after BJP ruled state Uttar Pradesh waived off farmers' loans and other states including Maharashtra announced that they are considering to do the same soon.
Take away office, AAP will function from streets: Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the cancellation of AAP's office allotment was part of a larger design to "finish" the party, adding that Aam Aadmi Party was ready to operate from the "streets". The office allotment to AAP by the Kejriwal government was cancelled by Lieutenant Governor after the Shunglu Committee pointed out 'irregularities' in the allotment.
RSS leader's campaign demands Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama
Lhundup Chosang, district RSS leader in Tawang, has launched a campaign for awarding Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour to Nobel laureate and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. "We have so far collected some 5,000 signatures. We will submit our plea to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after getting 25,000 signatures," the leader said.
Centre rushes 2,000 troops to Odisha after communal tension
The Centre on Saturday rushed 2,000 paramilitary personnel to Odisha to assist the local administration in maintaining law and order in Bhadrak district, according to reports. Violence had erupted in the district on Thursday after a group staged a demonstration demanding immediate arrest of those involved in posting offensive remarks against Hindu deities on social media.
Syrian chemical attack site hit by airstrikes again
A Syrian government warplane reportedly bombed the country's rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhoun that was hit by a chemical attack killing at least 100 people and injuring 400 earlier this week. The US had earlier fired nearly five dozen cruise missiles at a Syrian government base believed to have been used for the attack, prompting a stern response from Russia.
230 migrants rescued at sea by Spanish NGO
Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms has rescued 230 migrants from African and Asian countries in boats trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea. The migrants, who were reportedly trying to reach European shores, have been transferred to Proactiva's rescue vessel which plans to take them to an Italian port on Saturday.
TV anchor reads out news of her husband’s death in accident
Supreet Kaur, a newsreader at Chhattisgarh's private IBC-24 channel, read out the breaking news of her husband's death in a road accident on Saturday. "She got a sense that it was her husband's vehicle. She read the bulletin and only when she came out of the studio, she started calling her relatives," a senior editor said about the incident.
Make sex determination test compulsory: Maha House committee
Maharashtra Assembly's Public Accounts Committee has recommended making pre-natal sex determination mandatory to prevent female foeticide. The committee suggested that sex determination test must be done when parents come for sonography and they should be tracked regularly to check if they are coming for tests even after knowing that the foetus is that of a girl child.
Let's try some weird clothes, tweets user on old Ranveer pic
Reacting to an old picture of actor Ranveer Singh, Twitter users interpreted it as an exchange between Ranveer and "Inner Ranveer". A user tweeted, "Ranveer -It's time to don decent clothes; Inner Ranveer-Let's try some weird clothes." Another tweet read, "Ranveer watching someone perform on stage: Just smile & clap; Inner Ranveer: Run up to stage & crash their performance."
Mel B wins court order that bans ex from selling sex tapes
Singer Mel B has won a court order that bans her estranged husband Stephen Belafonte from distributing sex tapes and other explicit material in a potential "revenge porn" attack. Belafonte had reportedly threatened to release material on numerous occasions. The singer filed for divorce last month after accusing him of domestic violence and sexual exploitation.
Baby bed that plays engine sound to mimic a car ride made
Automaker Ford has created a cot for babies to help them sleep by playing a muffled engine noise to simulate a ride in the backseat of a car. The crib also reproduces movements similar to a car ride and LEDs that move to mimic passing street lights. However, Ford has reportedly created only one unit of the crib.
Lawsuit claims Toyota's soy-based car wiring attracts rats
A class-action lawsuit has been filed in California on behalf of thousands of Toyota owners who claim that the soy-based insulation used in their cars' wiring acts as bait for rats, mice, and squirrels. The lawsuit accuses Toyota of refusing to repair the damage caused by rodents chewing on the wiring under warranty. However, Toyota claims rodent damage isn't "brand-specific."
Andhra CM to move in to five-storeyed bungalow in Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to move into a brand new bungalow in Hyderabad on Sunday. The five-storeyed bungalow, which approximately measures 20,000 square feet, is also Vastu compliant, according to reports. Some reports claimed that the bungalow was built at an estimated cost of ₹10 crore. The house reportedly has a parking space for​ nearly 20 cars.
India, B'desh to produce documentary on 1971 Liberation War
India and Bangladesh have agreed to jointly produce a documentary film on the Liberation War of Bangladesh to mark the Golden Jubilee Year of Bangladesh's independence in 2021. The two neighbouring countries will also produce a film on the life and works of Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which will be released on his birth centenary year in 2020.
Divorce rate low among Muslims, claims community's law board
The women's wing of All India Muslim Personal Law Board today claimed the rate of divorce among Muslims was low as compared to other communities. Claiming that the women are well protected under Islam, the wing's chief organiser Asma Zohra said that the issue of triple talaq was being projected in wrong light.
Romanian woman injured in UK parliament attack passes away
A Romanian woman who fell into the Thames river from Westminster Bridge during an attack on UK parliament last month has passed away. Andreea Cristea is the fifth victim of the attack in which attacker Khalid Masood drove a vehicle into crowds. Cristea was on holiday with her boyfriend, who had been planning to propose to her during the day.
Islamic State kills 140 civilians fleeing Mosul
Islamic State militants have killed around 140 civilians attempting to flee Mosul, with bodies being hung from electrical poles across the city, according to reports. Fierce fighting has continued in western Mosul as Iraqi forces battle to retake the Old City, where 4 lakh people are believed to be living. Mosul is Islamic State's last Iraqi stronghold.
UK Foreign Secy cancels Russia visit after US missile strike
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has cancelled a planned trip to Russia after the US launched a missile strike on Syria in response to an alleged chemical attack. The visit has been cancelled after talks between UK and US on how the West should approach Russia, which is a staunch ally of the Syrian government accused of the attack.
Iran set to cut oil sale incentives to Indian state refiners
Iran will reportedly reduce the time it gives to Indian refiners to pay for oil they buy from it from 90 to 60 days as a retaliatory measure to India's decision to reduce Iranian oil imports. Iran will also lower discounts on crude oil shipping to 60% from 80%. The measures will make Iranian purchases costlier and less competitive.
'Homemade bomb' found in truck used in Stockholm attack
A homemade bomb has been found in the hijacked truck used to kill four people in Stockholm, Sweden, according to reports. Police officials said the device was found in a bag and had not been detonated, adding that the attacker had "burned himself". The attacker, an Uzbek national, was known to the police and had ISIS propaganda on his laptop.
Man behind ₹2,000 crore call centre scam arrested
Mumbai police said on Saturday they have arrested the man behind a call centre scam that targeted thousands of Americans, netting more than $300 million (around ₹2,000 crore). The US authorities said at least 15,000 people had been targeted by the Mumbai-run tele-fraud. Notably, the call centre's agents had impersonated federal officials and demanded payments for non-existent debts.
Awards can't dictate the films we make: Priyanka
Actress Priyanka Chopra has said that awards are encouraging but they cannot dictate the films that she will be doing in the future. "I have never made films for awards or acted in films for awards," she added. Notably, her debut Marathi production 'Ventilator' has won three awards at the 64th National Film Awards.
Why live in democracy if there's no freedom of speech: Rakhi
Rakhi Sawant has said that it's pointless living in a democratic country if there's no freedom of speech. Speaking about her remarks on sage Valmiki, Rakhi said that people are forcefully portraying her in bad light to ruin her career. "I did not say anything wrong to hurt anyone's sentiment," said Rakhi, adding that she has apologised for her remarks.
Men also face body-shaming: TV actor Shardul Pandit
Television actor Shardul Pandit has said men also face body-shaming and revealed that he too has faced it. "[T]here is a certain perception in the industry that if there is a hero, he should be muscular and broad which is actually crap," he added. Shardul further said that most actors are cast based on their body and not their acting.
Shahid Kapoor's brother shares pic from sets of his film
Actor Shahid Kapoor's half-brother Ishaan Khattar took to social media to share pictures from his upcoming debut film 'Beyond The Clouds'. The film, directed by Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi, will also star actress Malavika Mohanan, who will reportedly play Ishaan's sister. 'Beyond The Clouds' is said to be centred around a brother-sister relationship.
Kings XI begin IPL campaign by beating Pune by 6 wickets
Kings XI Punjab began their IPL 2017 campaign by defeating Rising Pune Supergiant by six wickets on Saturday. Batting first, Pune put up 163/6 with Ben Stokes scoring 50 from 32 balls. In reply, Punjab chased down the target with an over to spare after Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten 20-ball 44.
Apple patents anti-shock phone case that floats on water
Technology major Apple has received a patent for an anti-shock device that will protect smartphones from falls and float if the phone contacts a water surface. The patent details a spring-loaded bumper system that deploys when it detects that the phone is in free-fall. The 'bumper cushions' may also be coloured to better the appearance of smartphones, Apple added.
Startup makes typewriter-themed Bluetooth keyboard
US-based startup Elretron has created a Bluetooth keyboard called 'Penna' that looks like a typewriter. Priced at about ₹11,600, the keyboard can pair with up to five devices including Windows, iOS, and Android smartphones and tablets. The Penna will run on two AA batteries which will power it for up to six months on idle mode.
AAP govt spent ₹11L on lunches at Kejriwal's residence: BJP
BJP on Saturday alleged that the AAP government wasted public funds on lunch parties at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence that cost over ₹11 lakh. Terming the alleged expenditure as "mind-boggling", Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, "Kejriwal and his party have been misusing these funds for the last two years for its political needs and purposes."
Ready to go to jail for Ram Temple in Ayodhya: Uma Bharti
Asserting that building a Ram Temple in Ayodhya was a matter of belief for her, Union Minister Uma Bharti on Saturday said she was ready to go to jail and hang herself for it. Notably, the Supreme Court had recently reserved its order on a petition seeking restoration of conspiracy charges against Bharti in the Babri mosque demolition case.
Politics needs more women: Commerce Minister Sitharaman
Participating in an interactive session in Hyderabad, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said politics needs more women. "We do not want the stereotyped male or female in politics. Today our aspirational youngsters do not want the politics seen 20 or 30 years ago. They are looking at honestly serving the nation," Sitharaman added.
Disagree with Trump's America First policy: Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday said he disagrees with the US President Donald Trump's "America First Policy". "It is unbecoming of a country that encourages free thinking," he added. The Nobel laureate, however, praised the European Union, stating, "The exit of Britain was the people's choice, but EU is something Africa, America and even Asia can follow."
A 'thought process' in South Asia is inspiring terror: Modi
In a veiled attack on Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said a 'thought process' in South Asia is inspiring and nurturing terrorism. Speaking in the presence of his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina, Modi added, "India's development alone is incomplete and we can't even imagine that we will go forth and succeed alone in this region."
Modi, Hasina flag off trial run of India-Bangladesh train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Saturday flagged off the trial run of a passenger train service between Kolkata and Bangladesh's Khulna. Named Maitree Express-2, it is the second passenger train between India and Bangladesh. Regular service between the Kolkata station and Khulna will commence in July, Railway officials said.
Europe's last insurgency ends as ETA lays down arms
Separatist group ETA has given French authorities information about the location of its arm stashes, ending Europe's last remaining insurgency. ETA, which has demanded independence for a Basque country since 1959, is blamed for the deaths of 829 people in bombings and shootings on the Franco-Spanish border. ETA's arsenal is estimated at 130 handguns and two tonnes of explosives.
Bolivia reminds US of Iraq WMD claim at the United Nations
Bolivian Ambassador to the United Nations Sacha Llorenti criticised US' missile strikes against Syria during a UN emergency meeting on Thursday. Llorenti compared it to the US' 2003 presentation of allegedly fraudulent evidence about Iraqi weapons of mass destruction to justify its Iraq invasion, and reminded others that the invasion caused 10 lakh deaths and launched a series of atrocities.
Why award Aamir when he doesn't accept it: N'tnl Awards Head
National Film Awards jury chairman Priyadarshan said it was pointless giving the National Award to Aamir Khan as he doesn't accept awards or attend award shows. He said this when asked why the award was given to Akshay Kumar and not Aamir. Priyadarshan added, "It would've been insulting to the government if we honoured an actor who doesn't...receive the honour."
Human-caused climate change to make flights bumpier: Study
According to a UK-based study, climate change is expected to strengthen wind shears at aircraft cruising at standard altitudes causing clear-air turbulence. The study used climate model simulations and predicted 'moderate turbulence' to almost double and 'severe turbulence' to increase by 149% which can cause the aircraft to go "momentarily out of control" risking "severe injuries" to passengers.
End services or pay ₹6.8 lakh per day: Italy court to Uber
An Italian court has ordered Uber to stop promoting its services and cease operations in the country within 10 days or pay a ₹6.8 lakh fine for each day it remains active after that period. The court upheld a complaint filed by Italy's taxi unions to rule that the use of smartphone applications constituted "unfair competition" for other taxi services.
Satellite expert finds 'lost' ISS debris shield
Dutch satellite expert Marco Langbroek recently photographed International Space Station's 'lost' shield passing in the night sky using a DSLR camera. The shield, meant to protect the $100-billion station from space debris was lost during the recent spacewalk by NASA astronauts. The shield is seen as a faint, thin streak (left), followed a minute later by the Station itself (right).
"Parties must be held accountable for unfulfilled promises"
Chief Justice of India JS Khehar on Saturday said, "Nowadays manifestos have become a mere piece of paper, for this political parties have to be made accountable." He further said, "None of the political parties indicated any link between electoral reforms and Constitutional goal of ensuring economic-social justice to the marginalised section."
Elderly man mauled to death by street dogs in Kerala
An 85-year-old man was mauled to death by a pack of street dogs in Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala. The man was missing since Friday, and his partially-eaten body was recovered on Saturday from a paddy field near his house. Notably, over one lakh people in Kerala were bitten by dogs in 2015-16, a Supreme Court-appointed panel had earlier said.
No more extension for exchanging banned notes: Centre to SC
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court it has taken a "conscious decision" to not extend the period beyond December 30, 2016 for exchanging demonetised notes of ₹1,000 and ₹500. For non-resident Indians the deadline ended on March 31. The government was responding to a court notice asking it to explain why citizens should not be granted one more extension.
AIADMK factions asked to remove two leaves symbol from site
The Election Commission has directed the two factions of AIADMK, one led by O Panneerselvam and another by Sasikala Natarajan, to remove the 'twin leaves' poll symbol from all their websites and social media. Earlier, the poll panel had frozen the usage of both the poll symbol and the name of AIADMK for the upcoming by-polls.
Trump had earlier been against intervention in Syria
US President Donald Trump, who launched a missile strike on a Syrian military airfield on Thursday, repeatedly opposed former President Barak Obama's intention of war with Syria in a series of tweets in 2012 and 2013. "What I am saying is stay out of Syria" and "President Obama, do not attack Syria," read some of Trump's previous tweets.