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Disappointed over Aligarh snub at National Awards: Director
'Aligarh' director Hansal Mehta has said that those who worked on the film are disappointed for not receiving any recognition at the 64th National Film Awards. He added, "Let's just keep making our films with love and care- awards or no awards. There is no point brooding over the results." However, Hansal said he appreciated the films that were honoured.
One Direction member Harry Styles releases 1st single
British singer-songwriter Harry Styles, known for being a member of the boy band 'One Direction', on Friday released his first single 'Sign of the Times'. "It's a bit weird. I feel like I've been hibernating for so long... and now it's time to give birth," said Harry while admitting it's the song he's "most proud of writing".
Maha govt applauds Aamir for not releasing Dangal in Pak
The Maharashtra government on Friday passed a resolution congratulating actor Aamir Khan for not releasing his film Dangal in Pakistan without the Indian National Anthem. Pakistan's censor board had demanded scenes featuring the tricolour and Indian National Anthem be cut, as per reports. Aamir reportedly found the cuts surprising as Dangal did not portray extreme patriotism.
KKR chase down GL's 183 in 14.5 overs without losing wicket
Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday defeated Gujarat Lions by 10 wickets in Match 3 of IPL 2017. Helped by captain Suresh Raina's knock of 68* from 51 balls, Gujarat Lions scored 183/4 in their 20 overs. In reply, Gautam Gambhir's 48-ball 76* and Chris Lynn's 41-ball 93* helped Kolkata chase down the target in 14.5 overs.
Won't allow liquor shops near religious places: UP govt
The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said that it would not allow liquor shops, which have to be relocated following the ban on alcohol sale along highways, to come up near religious places, schools or populated areas. "This government is law abiding and will not allow any violation of norms by anyone," state Minister Shrikant Sharma stated.
No estimates of undeposited black money in old notes: Govt
There is no official estimate of black money held in scrapped ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes that have not been deposited with banks during the demonetisation period, MoS for Finance Santosh Kumar Gangwar said in the Lok Sabha. "Separate details of such deposits in old and new currency are not maintained," the Minister added.
Yoga Club inaugurated in Japanese Parliament
A 'Yoga Club' inspired by Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was inaugurated at the Japanese Parliament by Ravi Shankar himself on Tuesday. "I want people in Japan to improve their happiness index," Sri Sri Ravi Shankar told members of Japanese Parliament. Over hundred parliamentarians have already signed up to be members of the club, officials said.
Canadian province declares 1984 anti-Sikh riots as genocide
The Legislative Assembly of Canadian province Ontario on Thursday passed a motion describing the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in India as "genocide". However, the Indian government had reportedly communicated its concern over the motion to Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's Cabinet in advance. The anti-Sikh riots had broken out in 1984 after the assassination of the then PM Indira Gandhi.
₹5.5 crore cash seized from house of TN Minister, others
The Income Tax department on Friday seized ₹5.5 crore cash after it conducted searches on the premises of Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabaskar and others. Further, "incriminating documents" and a voters list, reportedly of the RK Nagar Assembly constituency, were also recovered. A report will be sent to Election Commission in view of the upcoming by-polls.
Philippine Prez orders occupation of South China Sea islands
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the military to occupy and fortify islands in the South China Sea in order to make a "strong point" amid its territorial dispute with China. "It looks like everyone is making a grab for the islands there. So we better live on those that are still unoccupied...I must build bunkers there," Duterte said.
Russia to probe US media for meddling in elections
A Russian legislative committee on information policies has decided to investigate US media outlets in order to examine if they attempted to influence election processes in Russia. Earlier, US had called for an investigation against Russian state-funded broadcaster RT. US intelligence agencies had accused RT of influencing the recent presidential elections to help Donald Trump.
Hindustan Unilever to lay off up to 15% of workforce: Report
Consumer goods giant Hindustan Unilever plans to cut jobs as its parent Unilever, the maker of Dove soap, attempts to reduce costs globally. The firm may cut 10-15% of its workforce, including layoffs and reduction in new hiring, according to reports. Notably, HUL employs 18,000 people across factories and offices in the country, according to its 2015-16 annual report.
Murdoch's Fox gets approval for $14.5 billion Sky takeover
Rupert Murdoch's Twenty-First Century Fox secured EU antitrust approval on Friday for its $14.5 billion takeover of pay-TV group Sky. The European Commission said the deal did not raise any competition concerns as the companies are active in different markets in Europe. However, regulators are still examining whether the deal would result in Murdoch controlling too much of UK's media.
The title of my biopic should be 'Sex God': Ranveer Singh
Actor Ranveer Singh has said that if a biopic is made on his life, it should be called 'Sex God' or 'A life well-lived'. He added, "But why would anyone make a movie on me?" Ranveer further said that making a biopic on him is a bad idea as he would never reveal everything about his life.
10,000 Test runs mean absolutely zero to me: AB de Villiers
South Africa's AB de Villiers, who has scored 8,074 Test runs so far, said that reaching the 10,000-run landmark means "absolutely zero" to him and that he does not care about it at all. Speaking about his unorthodox approach towards batting, AB de Villiers said, "I feel it's something that comes out naturally."
Love watching Kohli's passion: AB de Villiers
Speaking about Indian captain Virat Kohli, South African batsman AB de Villiers said, "His passion is something I love watching in him. He is giving me that passion in my old age." De Villiers also said that from him Kohli has learnt to control his emotions, stay calm under pressure and make level-headed decisions.
BCCI members to question ₹1 cr reward for blind cricket team
The BCCI is set to review the unauthorised payments sanctioned by the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators, including the ₹1 crore reward given to the Indian blind cricket team after their Blind World Cup title. According to BCCI rules, such payments or any payment out of the ordinary have to be cleared by its general body.
Boult's acrobatic dive at boundary saves six for KKR
Pacer Trent Boult, fielding at deep midwicket for the Kolkata Knight Riders, jumped right on the boundary rope to save a six off Piyush Chawla's bowling against the Gujarat Lions on Friday. Boult ran leftwards, tracking Suresh Raina's lofted shot, before jumping and taking the catch with both his hands and throwing it back in play to save a boundary.
Smith was good, but did not overshadow Dhoni, tweets user
Reacting to Rising Pune Supergiant's owner, Sanjeev Goenka's brother Harsh Goenka's tweet which said that Steve Smith overshadowed MS Dhoni, a user tweeted, "Don't you dare insult Dhoni. Your team has got supporters coz of the main man." "According to your logic if Dhoni overshadows Smith in next match will you make him the captain again," tweeted another user.
Bihar CM to campaign for JD(U) in Delhi civic body polls
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will campaign for the JD(U) candidates in Municipal Corporation of Delhi elections scheduled for April 23. JD(U) General Secretary Javed Raza said his party will go all out to woo voters, especially those from Bihar and Purvanchal regions, as they have been let down by the poor governance in the city.
Yoga helpful in treating mental health problems: President
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said traditional Indian values and Yoga can become good mechanisms to support people suffering from mental health disorders. Adding that depression is the most common form of mental health disorders, the President asked the medical fraternity to focus on traditional support systems, spiritual beliefs and practices in providing well-being to all.
Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants arrested in J&K
Two recently-recruited militants belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen were arrested on Friday from Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police officer said. On questioning, the two revealed that they had left their home on March 28 and joined Hizbul Mujahideen after they were instigated by some local recruiters. Two of their alleged recruiters were also arrested later.
Judge sets record by deciding 6065 cases in 327 working days
Justice Tej Bahadur Singh, the Principal Judge of a family court in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar, has set a Guinness World Record by disposing of 6,065 cases in 327 working days. Claiming that 903 couples were reunited after settlement in the family court, the judge added that this was aimed at reducing the number of pending cases in the court.
3 killed as truck rams into crowd in Sweden
At least 3 people were killed and several others were injured after a truck rammed into a crowd in Sweden's Stockholm, according to reports. Security forces have reached the scene, and the area has been cordoned off. A similar attack took place in London last month when a vehicle rammed into a crowd outside the UK Parliament killing 5 people.
MP delays flight as she refuses to follow security protocol
Trinamool Congress MP Dola Sen on Friday delayed a Delhi-Kolkata Air India flight by nearly 30 minutes after she allegedly refused to follow security protocol. Sen was reportedly asked to shift her wheelchair-bound mother from the seat adjacent to the emergency exit, but the MP refused. According to rules, wheelchair-bound people are not allowed to sit near the emergency exit.
Why has TRAI asked Reliance Jio to withdraw its new offer?
TRAI has said Reliance Jio was asked to stop its ‘complimentary’ service offer as it wasn't in accordance with the regulatory framework. The regulator had asked Jio to explain how its Summer Surprise offer fits into the regulatory framework but didn't find its response satisfactory. TRAI said Jio will be required to roll back the offer in shortest possible time.
Kal Penn compares US Vice-Prez to Kantaben in Kal Ho Naa Ho
Indian-origin actor Kal Penn tweeted that US Vice President Mike Pence reminds him of the character Kantaben from 2003 film 'Kal Ho Naa Ho'. Kantaben was portrayed as a "homophobic" character in the film who would feel uncomfortable on seeing Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan's characters together. Meanwhile, Pence has often been criticised for opposing gay rights.
Anne Hathaway's Colossal is an oddball indie film: Review
The Anne Hathaway starrer 'Colossal' is "likely (to) rank in quite a few best film lists at the end of the year," wrote Hindustan Times. Mid-Day called it a "quasi-realistic tale" while Times of India wrote that it's "an oddball indie film that mysteriously unravels itself at its own pace". Colossal was rated 4/5 (HT) and 3/5 (Mid-Day, TOI).
Scarlett Johansson's 'Ghost in the Shell' hits the theatres
The Scarlett Johansson starrer Ghost in the Shell "is a stunning film to watch in 3D," wrote Times of India. Hindustan Times said, "Scarlett cements her position as one of the world's best action stars...with this adaptation." Mid-Day wrote, "Visuals are no doubt delightful but there's nothing else...to keep you interested." It was rated 3/5 (HT, TOI) and 2.5/5 (Mid-Day).
Sara Khan denies rumours of being jailed in Pakistan
Television actress Sara Khan has denied rumours that she was jailed in Pakistan. Sara explained that as her work visa was expiring, she had to extend her stay for two days and obtaining a No Objection Certificate took her a week. "The thing about jail has been said just to f**k with my mind," added Sara.
39 notebooks presented against Samsung Chief in bribery row
South Korean prosecutors have outlined how a presidential aide documented instances of alleged bribery by Samsung Chief Jay Y Lee in 39 handwritten notebooks. However, Lee's lawyers maintained that the prosecution couldn't prove that Lee had asked for specific favours when he met with South Korea's ousted President Park Geun-Hye. Lee faces five years to life in prison if convicted.
Google adds fact checking feature to search results
Google has started rolling out Fact Check tag that will show up in search results when users look for information about a highly contested subject. Google will not check the facts itself, but rather show pages from a fact-checker website at the top of the results. The company said the aim was to let people form "their own informed opinions".
Not all South Indians are black, Amma was fair: DMK leader
Reacting to BJP leader Tarun Vijay's remark on South Indians, DMK's TKS Elangovan said that "not all people in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu are black". Further, he added that former Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa was "fair". Earlier, Vijay said, "If we were racist, why would we have...the entire south...Tamil, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra...We have black people around us."
Flying to work should be cheaper than owning a car: Uber
Uber's Product Director for its Elevate flying taxi program Nikhil Goel has said that his goal is to "get to the point where flying to work is cheaper than owning a car." Goel added that Uber is aiming for the service to be mainstream in the next ten years and that Elevate will work in a way similar to UberPOOL.
Airbnb bans host who canceled woman's booking on being Asian
Homestay startup Airbnb has permanently banned a host who canceled a 23-year-old law student's reservation because she was Asian. After the woman threatened to report the case to Airbnb, the host reportedly answered, "Go ahead... This is why we have Trump... We can't have foreigners telling us what to do." Airbnb called the host's behaviour "abhorrent and unacceptable."
Ola, Uber rivalry like Vietnam War: Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on Friday compared the competition between ride-hailing startups Ola and Uber to the Vietnam War. "We are the local guerrillas, we have the Americans carpet bombing us but we will go into the nooks and corners of the country," he added. He also likened Uber's competition with Didi Chuxing in China to World War II.
Yoga doesn't belong to any particular community: UP Dy CM
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma on Friday said people should not try to draw parallels between yoga and religion, while adding that it doesn't belong to any particular community. This comes amid the Yogi Adityanath-led government seeking to make yoga compulsory in the state government-run schools. "This is just an initiative to keep everyone fit," Sharma added.
Indian man shot dead by robbers in US
A 26-year-old Indian man has been shot dead by two armed robbers at a convenience store in Washington state, US, his family said on Friday. The police said Vikram Jaryal, who was working as a clerk, was killed by one of the robbers after he handed them money. He was from Punjab and had recently shifted to the US.
What is a Tomahawk cruise missile?
The Tomahawk cruise missile is a long-range US missile which can be launched from ships and submarines. It can carry warheads weighing up to 454 kg and is designed to fly at low altitudes towards heavily defended targets with extreme accuracy. Tomahawk missiles can be guided by GPS to targets more than 1,600 km away at speeds of 885 km/h.
Devin Nunes steps down from Russian hacking probe
Chairman of US House Intelligence Committee Devin Nunes has stepped down from an inquiry into Russian interference in US presidential elections amid an ethics inquiry. An ethics committee is probing claims that Nunes disclosed classified information. Nunes, who called the charges "entirely false" and "politically motivated", said he would continue to fulfill his other responsibilities as chairman.
Chinese man following GPS instructions drives into a river
A Chinese man reportedly drove his car into a river while following GPS navigation. The driver of the white Hyundai car told the police that he didn't realise that the path he was driving on was leading to water. The police reportedly took about half a day to pull the car out of the water using a truck and bulldozer.
Larsen & Toubro names SN Subrahmanyan as new CEO
Engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Friday named SN Subrahmanyan as its new CEO with effect from July. Further, long-serving head AM Naik will move to a new position of non-executive Chairman. Notably, Naik will assume the new role for a period of three years beginning October 1, immediately upon his retirement as Executive Chairman on September 30.
OnePlus asked to stop Amitabh Bachchan ad after Sony plea
The Delhi High Court has restrained Chinese mobile manufacturer OnePlus from airing its advertisement featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan after a copyright infringement plea by Sony. Sony claimed OnePlus copied their show, Kaun Banega Crorepati's format in the advertisement. The ad, shot in the show's format, has Amitabh Bachchan asking a question related to India's best smartphone to a contestant.
Sidhu's appearance on Kapil Sharma show challenged in HC
A lawyer has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking a restraining order against Punjab cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu's participation on the television show 'The Kapil Sharma Show'. The PIL filed argues that a public servant can not be allowed to do private business. Sidhu was inducted in the Punjab cabinet on March 16.
Pic shows Ranveer with Sachin Tendulkar's daughter Sara
A picture showing actor Ranveer Singh and former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's daughter Sara Tendulkar has surfaced online. Earlier, Ranveer was also spotted with Sachin to promote the latter's app. Sachin in 2015 had clarified rumours of his daughter joining films while tweeting, "My daughter Sara is enjoying her academic pursuits. Annoyed at all the baseless speculation about her joining films."
Ekta Kapoor shares pic with Jeetendra on his 75th birthday
Ekta Kapoor shared a picture of herself with father Jeetendra on his 75th birthday on Friday on Instagram. Ekta's mother Shobha Kapoor can also be seen in the picture. "Fathers who build their daughters build a nation! Thanku for being my biggest strength," read the caption alongside the picture. Jeetendra is known for films like 'Himmatwala' and 'Tohfa' among others.
Asking Deepika for look test wasn't to doubt her: Majidi
Iranian director Majid Majidi has said that when he asked actress Deepika Padukone for a look test for his film 'Beyond The Clouds', it was not to doubt her professionalism. "She is an excellent actress. But how much she befits the role, that is in my vision," said Majidi. He added that because of unfavourable circumstances, Deepika couldn't be cast.
Virat and I are still good friends: David Warner
David Warner has said that he remains good friends with Virat Kohli despite a bitterly fought Test series which ended with Kohli saying he was no more friends with some of the Australian cricketers. "I had a chat with Virat. We are still friends, thankfully. I had a text conversation with him which is very nice of him," said Warner.
Misogyny played a role in election loss: Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton has said that misogyny had certainly played a role in her presidential election loss. Clinton added that she now spends a lot of time wrestling with the fact that 53% of white women voted for Donald Trump. She also called on politicians on both sides to start acting like patriotic Americans by investigating Russian involvement in the election.
Air India lifts ban on Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad
Air India has lifted the ban on Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad, accused of assaulting an employee of the airline at Delhi airport last month. The revocation comes after Shiv Sena brought up the issue in Parliament on Thursday, threatening to stall all flights from Mumbai if the ban was not lifted. Air India had earlier repeatedly cancelled Gaikwad's tickets.
Government allows transgenders to use public toilets
The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has issued guidelines to all states, allowing transgenders to use public toilets of the gender of their choice. The circular, also sent to the Swachh Bharat Gramin Mission, calls for the community's participation in Swachhta drives, and to recruit transgender people to help promote sanitation around the country.
Double celebrations for Akshay and me: Sonam on N'tnl Award
Sonam Kapoor has said that since she's currently shooting with Akshay Kumar, it will be a double celebration for them after their National Award wins. She added, "National Awards are genuine, I'm very kicked about it." Akshay won his first National award after he was named Best Actor for 'Rustom' and 'Airlift', while Sonam got a Special Mention for 'Neerja'.
Thought it was late April fool's joke: Akshay on N'tnl Award
Actor Akshay Kumar has said that when he got to know about his National Award win, he first thought that it was a late April fool's joke. He added, "I've won this award with honesty. I have never cheated or made a call to anyone to win an award." Akshay further said better late than never on his win.nn
UNESCO award winning film 'Mukti Bhawan' hits the theatres
UNESCO award-winning film 'Mukti Bhawan', which released on Friday, "is a brilliant tale of human life and death," wrote Hindustan Times. "The plot is skimpy...(but) the unassuming characters...makes it a delightful watch," said Times of India. NDTV wrote, "This subtly comic and...wise film celebrates life and its complex truths." It was rated 3.5/5 (TOI), 4/5 (HT), 4.5/5 (NDTV).
US woman accused of murder released on record ₹225 cr bail
A US woman accused of murdering the father of her two children is expected to be released from prison on Friday after posting a record bail of $35 million (₹225 crore). The bail is the highest ever in the history of San Mateo County, an official said. The money was raised by family, friends and business associates with Chinese ties.
Earbuds that let users control phone with wink or smile made
German researchers have developed earbuds that let users perform actions like playing/pausing music, accepting a call or opening a text simply by smiling, winking, opening their mouth or even making a "shh" sound. The earbuds are fitted with electrodes that can detect changes in the electrical fields inside users' ear canal when they make different faces.
If India is racist, how do we live with South Indians: Vijay
Rubbishing allegations of racism in India, BJP leader Tarun Vijay told a TV news channel that if Indians were racist, they wouldn’t have been staying with South Indians. "We have blacks, black people around us," he said. "How can we possibly be racist if we worship a black god (Lord Krishan), right?" he added.
Hindu rashtra not an objective but adjective for India: RSS
The RSS on Thursday asserted that the concept of Hindu rashtra (nation) was not an objective but an adjective for this country. "The Hindu Rashtra is a secular, democratic, and an inclusive concept," RSS leader Rakesh Sinha said. Further, he added that the concept of Hindu nation addresses a larger objective, and it was different from any mode of worship.
Will ensure employees are not assaulted, says Air India
An Air India spokesperson on Friday said that the airline will ensure that its employees are not assaulted or misbehaved with. "Will take action to preserve dignity of employees," the spokesperson further added. Notably, Air India has lifted a flying ban on Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad nearly two weeks after he assaulted a cabin crew on board a flight.
Startup turns Porsche 910 into electric car worth ₹6.8 crore
Austrian startup Kreisel Electric has reworked a limited-edition Porsche 910 race car and turned it into an electric supercar priced at over ₹6.8 crore. The car has a range of 350 kilometres and accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 2.5 seconds. The original Porsche reportedly had maximum power of 162 kilowatt-hours, while the rebooted model operates at 360 kilowatt-hours.
Toyota recalls over 23,000 Corolla Altis cars in India
Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota is recalling over 23,000 units of its Corolla Altis sedan in India over defective Takata airbags. Corolla Altis units manufactured between January 2010 to December 2012 are included in the recall. The exercise is part of Toyota’s recall of around 2.9 million vehicles in Japan, China, Oceania and other regions.
Deadline for account holders to give PAN extended to June 30
The Income Tax Department has given banks three more months till June 30 to obtain Permanent Account Number or Form-60 from all account holders. Following demonetisation, the government had issued a notification making it mandatory for savings account holders to provide PAN or Form-60 by February 28. Form-60 is a declaration filed by an individual without a PAN card.
Girl with habits similar to animals found in Uttar Pradesh
A girl with habits similar to animals was found in the Katarniaghat forests of Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich. The 8-year-old girl was found two months back by cops and she has marks all over her body. An official said she can't understand human language and used to eat off the floor. However, he added she is now showing signs of improvement.
Air India, IndiGo flights come face to face at Delhi Airport
A collision was averted when Air India and IndiGo flights came face to face on the runway at Delhi Airport on Friday. The Air India plane aborted take-off to avoid colliding with the Indigo flight landing on a converging runway. The IndiGo flight reportedly touched down and took off again after seeing the Air India flight at the converging point.
Mexican state gets its first escalator
Tlaxcala, the smallest state in Mexico, has inaugurated its first escalator, a device that was first patented in 1859. While several Mexicans made fun of the state, some called the event "historic." Tlaxcala, a mostly agrarian state which is considered traditional, also got its first lifts in the early 2000s.
Airtel, Idea shares surge after Jio asked to withdraw offer
Shares of telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Idea rose by over 2% in intraday trade on Friday after telecom regulator TRAI ordered Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio to withdraw its 3 months complimentary offer. Shares of Reliance Industries however, fell as much as 1.8% during the day. Notably, Jio has said it will comply with the regulator's directions.
Mallya files appeal against SEBI ban from securities market
Vijay Mallya has filed an appeal in the Securities Appellate Tribunal against a SEBI order which barred him from the securities market for alleged violations of listing agreement, diversion of funds and fraud. When the SEBI order was passed, Mallya took to social media to call it a "witch hunt". Notably, SEBI had barred six other officials from United Spirits.
Actors, MPs to play T20 exhibition match in Dharamsala
A team of Bollywood actors will compete against MPs in a T20 cricket match in Dharamsala on Saturday, being held to raise awareness about tuberculosis. Actor Bobby Deol will lead the team of actors, while the MPs team will be captained by former BCCI President Anurag Thakur. Former cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin will also be a part of the MPs team.
Woman falls off California's tallest bridge, survives
A woman, who fell from the tallest bridge in USA's California while taking a selfie and landed 60 feet below on a trail, is expected to survive, the Placer County Sheriff's office said. The woman suffered several fractured bones and requires surgery. She fell from the 730-feet-tall Foresthill Bridge, the highest in California and among the highest in the US.
MS Dhoni reprimanded for breaching IPL Code of Conduct
Former Rising Pune Supergiant captain MS Dhoni has been reprimanded by the match referee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct's Article 2.1.1 during their match against Mumbai Indians on Thursday. The reprimand is speculated to be caused by Dhoni's mock DRS gesture after an LBW appeal during the game. Article 2.1.1 ensures professional standards of appearance on the field.
Linesman hit on the face by flying puck in NHL game
A linesman was hit on the face by the puck during a National Hockey League game between Minnesota and Colorado in Denver, USA, on Thursday. A player was trying to flick the puck when it hit the referee's face. He stayed down for some time before ultimately going off, with the game continuing with three officials.
17 arrested for selling IPL tickets in black
At least 17 individuals were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly selling tickets in black for the Indian Premier League's first match of the season on Wednesday. Raids were conducted at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium by the Special Operation Team. The season's first match was played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Sehwag takes a dig at Gambhir over remarks on Ishant Sharma
Virender Sehwag took a dig at Gautam Gambhir, after the latter questioned Ishant Sharma's IPL base price of ₹2 crore. Gambhir had said the price was too high for someone who would just bowl four overs. Sehwag, mentor of Kings XI Punjab, replied, "Tell me one thing, who pays your ₹12 crore for playing 60 balls then?"
World Health Day observed by WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) observed World Health Day on Friday, with its year-long campaign "Depression: let's talk". WHO says depression is "often overlooked" and estimates that over 300 million people are living with depression, "the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide". The global health awareness day is held annually to mark WHO's founding.
PMO helps man file FIR after he writes to Modi
The Prime Minister's Office helped a man file an FIR after he wrote a letter to PM Narendra Modi, addressing him as "raja" and "bhagwan". The man, a Bihar resident, was turned away from three police stations in Delhi and Gurugram after being duped in January. He then wrote to the PMO, following which a case was filed in Gurugram.
4 killed in Jammu and Kashmir floods
Four people were killed and five others went missing due to incessant rains in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, even as the authorities declared floods in the valley. A Flood Control Department official said, "all related emergency arrangements have been made," adding that the water level in rivers, lakes and streams is expected to rise further.
'Neerja' wins National Award for best Hindi feature film
Sonam Kapoor starrer 'Neerja' was named the best Hindi feature film at the 64th National Film Awards announced on Friday. Actress Sonam Kapoor got a special mention for her performance in the film. Directed by Ram Madhvani, 'Neerja' is based on flight attendant Neerja Bhanot's life, who was killed by terrorists while trying to save passengers onboard a hijacked flight.
Akshay Kumar wins his 1st National Award for Rustom, Airlift
Akshay Kumar was named the Best Actor for 'Rustom' and 'Airlift' at the 64th National Film Awards on Friday, marking his first National Award in a career spanning over twenty-five years. Meanwhile, Surabhi Lakshmi won the Best Actress award for Malayalam film, 'Minnaminungu'. Further, actress Zaira Wasim won the National Award for Best Supporting Actor for her role in 'Dangal'.
Russia responds strongly to US missile attack on Syria
Russia said that the US missile strike on its ally Syria amounted to "aggression against a sovereign nation" and is likely to "damage US-Russia relations, which are already in a poor state." The US had fired 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles on a Syrian government airbase said to have been used to launch a chemical attack that killed over 100 civilians.
Priyanka's debut Marathi production wins 3 National Awards
Priyanka Chopra's debut Marathi production 'Ventilator' won in three categories at the 64th National Film Awards announced on Friday. While Rajesh Mapuskar was named Best Director, Rameshwar Bhagat won the Best Editing award. Meanwhile, Alok De bagged the Best Sound Mixing award for the film. 'Ventilator' has been produced by Priyanka and her mother's production banner Purple Pebble Pictures.
Twitter sues US govt over order to reveal anti-Trump account
Social media platform Twitter on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the US government to block an order that required it to reveal who is running an account opposed to US President Donald Trump's immigration policies. The account, @ALT_uscis is claimed to be the work of a government employee. Twitter cited freedom of speech for not turning over the account's records.
Samsung posts best profit in 3 years despite bribery scandal
Samsung Electronics on Friday announced preliminary results for Q1 2017, posting its highest quarterly operating profit in three years at over $8.7 billion. This comes amid an ongoing bribery and embezzlement trial against the group's Chief Jay Y Lee and the company's recovery from the global recall of its exploding Galaxy Note 7 smartphones.
PM Modi travels in normal traffic to receive Bangladesh PM
PM Narendra Modi travelled in normal traffic without any route restrictions to receive Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina at the Delhi airport on Friday. The Bangladesh Prime Minister is visiting India after seven years, with over 20 agreements likely to be signed between the two countries during her four-day visit. The two leaders are scheduled to hold official talks on Sunday.
India's oldest pending civil case in Rajasthan HC since 1956
India's oldest pending civil case has been in the Rajasthan High Court since 1956, Union MoS for Law and Justice PP Chaudhary said on Wednesday. The Allahabad and Jammu and Kashmir High Courts have the oldest pending criminal cases, both filed in 1976. The oldest pending civil and criminal cases in the Supreme Court are from 1982 and 1991 respectively.
'Baahubali: The Beginning' re-releases in over 1,000 screens
The 2015 epic historical fiction film 'Baahubali: The Beginning' has re-released in over 1,000 screens on Friday. The filmmakers have claimed that this is the widest re-release ever of an Indian film. Notably, the second instalment of the film, 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' is scheduled to release on April 28 in 6500 screens, reportedly the highest ever for any Indian film.
Got to know from media that I've been arrested, claims Rakhi
Rakhi Sawant has claimed that she got to know from the media about her arrest, and added she didn't even know that a case has been filed against her. She added, "If I am guilty, I am ready to go to jail." An arrest warrant was issued against Rakhi for allegedly making "objectionable" remarks against sage Valmiki, who wrote Ramayana.
Gaikwad poses threat to flight safety: Air India cabin staff
The Air India Cabin Crew Association has demanded an unconditional apology from Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad for beating up a 60-year-old staffer, stating he poses a risk to flight safety. "Unless he tenders an unconditional apology to AI employees…we mustn't let him on board," said the association. If he's let off, it would be a crying shame, it added.
There can’t be anything in the name of Babar in India: VHP
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) chief Pravin Togadia on Thursday said there cannot be anything in the name of Babar in India because he was a "foreigner" and an "invader". On the out-of-court settlement in Ram Temple case, Togadia said that during the Chandrashekhar government in 1991, the other party to the dispute had rejected the offer of talks.
Have to sing Vande Mataram to stay in Uttarakhand: Minister
Uttarakhand Minister Dhan Singh Rawat, during a function at a college in Roorkee on Wednesday, said, "If you want to stay in Uttarakhand, you have to sing Vande Mataram". He, however, later clarified that his statement was taken out of context. "I said that there should be Vande Mataram and national anthem in all education institutes," he stated.
Hindu community is in anger: VHP on Alwar cow vigilante case
Reacting to the assault on five men by cow vigilantes in Alwar, VHP leader Surendra Jain has said the Hindu community is angry and the assault was an expression of spontaneous anger. "These people forget the 1857 freedom movement was based on the symbol of cow. Hindus will continue to be furious if their sentiments are hurt," he added.
Airlines have right to reject passengers: Ex-Aviation Min
Following Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad assaulting an Air India official, Former Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel has said airlines have a "right to reject" passengers. "There may not be a law but you see when we go to a hotel, there is board 'admission right reserved'... So the same way airline is no different from a hotel," he said.
Health startup Practo lays off 150 employees
Bangalore-based digital healthcare platform Practo has laid off about 150 employees as part of its annual performance appraisal cycle. Founded in 2008 by Shashank ND and Abhinav Lal, Practo currently has about 1,500-2,000 employees. The startup operates a doctor appointment website and mobile application and offers an ad platform to clinics, hospitals, and diagnostic centres.
Irish scientists make 1st 2D nanomaterial printed transistor
In a first, Dublin-based researchers have fabricated printed transistors consisting of only 2D nanomaterials. Researchers combined graphene nanosheets with conducting materials to make the transistor. The low-cost printed electronics could be applied in food packaging displaying a digital countdown to warn of spoiling, milk cartons sending notifications to phones about expiry, researchers said.
Scientists expand ability of stem cells to regrow any tissue
In a first, scientists have developed a technique to generate both embryonic and non-embryonic tissues from cultured stem cells. Scientists developed a "chemical cocktail" that enables stem cells to develop into tissues that can also support the embryo. Early developmental processes and diseases affecting embryo implantation could be modelled, leading to improved vitro fertilisation techniques.
UP CM Adityanath drops 'Samajwadi' name from govt schemes
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has decided to drop the word 'Samajwadi' from all government schemes and replace it with 'Mukhyamantri'. The former SP regime had implemented a number of projects with the word 'Samajwadi', including pension and smartphone schemes. Last week, the word 'Samajwadi' was dropped from the state's ambulance service, after a directive by the State Health Minister.
Air India flyers protest as flight delayed by over 24 hours
Over 300 passengers of a Kochi-Jeddah Air India flight staged a protest on Thursday after their flight was delayed by over 24 hours. It was scheduled to depart the previous evening but passengers were asked to deplane for the second day on Thursday. Air India said the flight, which departed later that day, was delayed due to a technical glitch. n
Air India cancels Shiv Sena MP Gaikwad's ticket for 7th time
Air India has cancelled Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad's ticket for the seventh time. The Air India Cabin Crew Association called Gaikwad "a risk to flight safety," asserting that his flying ban shouldn't be lifted unless he tenders an "unconditional apology" to Air India staff. Meanwhile, Gaikwad earlier said he apologised to the Parliament but not the Air India employee.
Airtel fires Head of Alliance for code of conduct violation
Bharti Airtel has terminated the services of its vice-president and head of alliances Pallab Mitra for alleged code of conduct violation. Airtel learnt about the code of conduct violation from a whistleblower after which it conducted a probe into the matter. “The company's code of conduct...follows a policy of zero tolerance in the event of any violation," Airtel stated.
Jio's complimentary offer not in sync with regulations: TRAI
TRAI Chairman RS Sharma has said the telecom regulator advised Reliance Jio to stop its complimentary services offer as it wasn't in accordance with the regulatory framework. TRAI has asked Jio to withdraw its three-month complimentary offer of unlimited data usage and free calls on payment of a minimum ₹303. Jio has said it will fully comply with TRAI's order.
Brain samples on display on World Health Day
Around 20 brain samples of people who died due to neurological disorders went on display in Delhi on Friday during a workshop being organised by the Health Ministry to mark World Health Day. An official said the workshop aims to spread awareness of various neurological disorders, including depression. The theme for World Health Day this year is 'Depression: Let's Talk'.