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Gujarat Lions' McCullum, Faulkner troll each other
New Zealand's former captain Brendon McCullum and Australia's James Faulkner, who both play for the Gujarat Lions, trolled each other on Twitter. Faulkner tweeted about how he was reminding McCullum of the time he dislodged his off stump during an Australia-New Zealand ODI. McCullum replied with a tweet that read, "I don't remember playing against you!!!???".
Misbah responds to Pak's decline with Punjabi philosophy
Pakistani captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who announced his retirement recently, responded with a philosophical statement in Punjabi to a journalist's question about Pakistan going from the top-ranked Test team to registering five defeats in a row. "If a man who has lived for 70 years can suddenly die one day, what's a team falling in the rankings in three months", replied Misbah.
NASA study proves, reshapes 50-year-old plasma wave theory
A NASA atmospheric study provided observational proof of a 50-year-old plasma wave theory where certain waves act as energy transporters in plasma, composed of charged particles commonly called the fourth state of matter. The study validated the energy transfer ability of the particle-trapping 'kinetic Alfvén wave', revealing small-scale complexities reshaping the understanding of plasma physics.
Two soldiers succumb to injuries in J&K avalanche
Out of the five soldiers trapped in multiple avalanches in Jammu and Kashmir's Batalik sector, two succumbed to their injuries on Friday while one is still missing. Two of the five soldiers were rescued earlier. As per the Army, the unprecedented snowfall in the Valley had triggered multiple avalanches and a post in the Batalik sector was buried under snow.
US launches missile strike against Syrian chemical attack
The US has ordered a targeted missile attack against a Syrian airfield suspected of launching a chemical attack. Two US warships fired dozens of missiles from the eastern Mediterranean Sea against the airbase controlled by Assad's forces, officials said. The US said the attack was in the "national security interest," adding, "previous attempts at changing Assad's behaviour have all failed".
Uruguay to sell recreational marijuana in pharmacies
Uruguay will become the first country in the world to allow pharmacies to sell recreational marijuana, starting July. The cannabis will be grown by licensed producers, and government on Friday said it hopes the formalisation process will "guarantee the quality and the purity of the product" citizens consume. Uruguay began the process of legalising recreational cannabis consumption in late 2013.
Jackie Chan has world record for most stunts by living actor
Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan has the Guinness record for the most number of stunts by a living actor. The actor, who turned 63 on Friday, has made over 200 films and is known for movies including 'Police Story', 'Drunken Master' and the 'Rush Hour' series. Chan's injuries have included breaking both his cheekbones, skull and his nose three times.
If needed, I'll donate my organs to Vinod Khanna: Irrfan
Irrfan Khan has said that if needed, he will donate one of his organs to veteran actor Vinod Khanna. "I saw his photo today and I was shocked. I pray to God for his good health," said Irrfan while talking about a photo showing Vinod in a hospital gown which emerged online. The veteran actor is reportedly suffering from cancer.
I was thrown out of films, called a liar: Raveena
Actress Raveena Tandon has revealed that she has been thrown out of films, called a liar and treated badly in the film industry. She said this was because it is challenging and hard to survive in the entertainment industry if one is honest. Raveena added, "However, I stuck to being honest and treated people with respect."
Photographers pushed me aside once to click Aamir: Vidya
Actress Vidya Balan has revealed that in her early days in Bollywood, photographers pushed her aside once to click actor Aamir Khan, which hurt her ego. She added, "When I reached home... I realised he has done a lot many good films...and is a well-known star. The moment I realised this, I was perfectly normal."
PM Narendra Modi to reshuffle Cabinet: Report
As per a report, PM Narendra Modi will reshuffle his Cabinet after the ongoing Parliament session. The report further states that External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj might be replaced by Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje and BJP MP Om Prakash Mathur may take over as Rajasthan CM. Notably, both Finance and Defence Ministries are at present being held by Arun Jaitley.
BJP praises SDMC by posting pic of street lights in Canada
BJP's official Twitter handle on Thursday made a gaffe by tweeting a picture of street lights in Canada's Shelburne district while praising the South Delhi Municipal Corporation for replacing two lakh sodium street lights with LED lights. The party further claimed that such an action by the SDMC would save 6 crore units of electricity every year.
Hand over Samajwadi Party back to Mulayam: Aparna Yadav
Samajwadi Party's Founder Mulayam Singh Yadav's younger daughter-in-law has appealed the party President Akhilesh Yadav to hand over the control of the party back to his father. "Bhaiya (Akhilesh) promised that after the Assembly elections he will hand back the post of SP National President to Netaji. I expect him to live up to his words," she added.
Hot steamy atmosphere detected on Earth-like 'water world'
UK-based astronomers have found evidence for an "atmosphere of hot steam" around an Earth-like planet that circles a red dwarf star. The planet GJ 1132b, lies 39 light-years away in the Vela constellation. The exoplanet has surface temperatures around 250ºC, and so, may not be habitable, however, it is a possible "water world" with a hot steamy atmosphere, astronomers said.
Early human cannibalism a ritual than just hunger: Study
Cannibalism among early humans was more likely related to social reasons than just satisfying hunger, research suggests. Further, evidence of man-eating behaviour at various sites suggested the existence of ritualistic behaviour. Arguing that human meat is much less nutritional than animals', scientists said that cannibalism could be more of a ritual than being exclusively about survival.
First-ever leaf vein-like design extends battery life: Study
In a first, researchers have designed a porous material mimicking leaf vein structures that could make energy transfers more efficient. The synthetic material showed enhanced performance in photocatalysis, gas sensing, and lithium ion batteries. The material could improve battery performance by optimising charge and discharge processes which, at the moment, limit their lifespan, researchers said.
Hindus to witness 3.3 crore fewer births in 2055-60: Pew
As per a new study by Pew Research Centre, Hindus will witness 3.3 crore fewer births in 2055-60 in comparison with 2010-2015 period due to declining fertility in India. The study further claimed that by 2060, when the global population is expected to be 960 crore, Muslims would have grown by 70% and Christians would grow by 34%.
5 soldiers trapped in avalanches in J&K's Batalik, 2 rescued
Five soldiers were trapped at an army post on Thursday as snowfall triggered multiple avalanches in Jammu and Kashmir's Batalik sector. Two soldiers were later rescued and specially trained Avalanche Rescue Teams have been deployed to rescue the other three, an Indian Army spokesperson said. Twenty army personnel were martyred in January in Kashmir because of avalanches.
10% surcharge on stamp duty for cow protection in Rajasthan
The BJP-led Rajasthan government has imposed 10% surcharge on stamp duty for the conservation and propagation of cows in the state. The surcharge will be applicable on non-judicial instruments and will have a bearing on costs of making documents like property sale or lease deeds, rent agreements, mortgage etc.
SC notice to 6 states on plea seeking ban on cow vigilantes
The Supreme Court on Friday gave three-week time to the Centre and six states governments to respond to a petition seeking a ban on cow protection groups. The court issued the notice to UP, MP, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka and Rajasthan governments. The petition was moved by Congress leader Tehseen Poonawalla. Recently, five men were assaulted by cow vigilantes in Alwar.
UK to release first ever foreign owners' property register
Foreign citizens and companies who own property in London and UK will be listed in a public register to help investigators track down and recover proceeds of crime, according to reports. It will be world's first public register of owners of foreign companies which own property in the country. Notably, Indians are among the largest overseas buyers of UK property.
ISIS-linked hackers release 8,000-name kill list for US, UK
United Cyber Caliphate (UCC), a hacking group that supports Islamic State, has released a 'kill list' with names of 8,786 people primarily from the US and UK. It also left a threat for US President Donald Trump, which read "[Y]our counter attacks only make us stronger. The UCC will start a new step in this war against you".
Store starts potato peeling classes for stressed shoppers
Selfridges, a high-end department store in London, has started potato peeling classes to help stressed consumers "reconnect" with themselves. A consumer said it was "a very meditative experience," while another added, "It reminded me of happy family times." The workshop forms part of Selfridges' new Our House project, which is also planning classes on grinding spices and tying herb bundles.
Dhoni signals for DRS to mock umpire's wrong LBW decision
Rising Pune Supergiant wicketkeeper MS Dhoni signalled for a review to mock the umpire's wrong LBW decision during the IPL match against Mumbai Indians on Thursday. Pune bowler Imran Tahir trapped MI's Kieron Pollard LBW, but the umpire ruled not out. Replays showed the batsman was out, with Dhoni making the DRS signal to protest the decision.
Aussie bowler O'Keefe fined ₹10 lakh for drunken comments
Australian spinner Steve O'Keefe has been fined Australian $20,000 and banned from a domestic tournament next year for making drunken comments at an official function last week. O'Keefe, who will now undergo counselling, accepted the sanction and offered an "unconditional apology" for his behaviour. In August 2016, the bowler was fined AUD $10,000 for offensive behaviour also related to drinking.
Regret not leading Pakistan against India, says Misbah
Pakistan's Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who will retire from international cricket at the end of the West Indies tour, says he regrets not leading the team against India. "It's not in our hands but yes it is my regret...specially when our Test side was doing so well," said Misbah. He played the last Test held between the two countries in 2007.
Every dog has his day, Vivian Richards tells BCCI
Former West Indies cricketer Sir Vivian Richards has spoken against BCCI campaigning to retain its majority revenue share in ICC, saying "every dog has his day". "We as West Indies during our hay day made a lot of teams make money by going for tours...it should be equal because everyone is making a contribution to the international stage," said Richards.
Scientists test frictional limits of metals in vacuum
US-based researchers used computer simulation and an ultrahigh vacuum tribometer used in friction testing to predict the limits of frictional endurance in metals. Friction between metals in contact cause wear and tear, leading to a loss in the performance of devices. The model could change designs of electrical metal contacts, affecting automobile and wind turbine industries, said the researchers.
Smoke forces flight to make emergency landing in Kolkata
A UAE-bound Air Arabia flight from Bangladesh was forced to make an emergency landing at the Kolkata Airport on Thursday after smoke was reported in the cockpit. The flight, carrying 164 passengers and 17 crew members, took off for Sharjah after nearly four hours. Meanwhile, Air Arabia said that all passengers and crew members were safe.
US flags fly at half-mast in honour of astronaut John Glenn
Flags across the United States were flown at half-mast on Thursday in honour of John Glenn, who was the first American to orbit the planet in 1962. President Donald Trump had issued a proclamation ordering the lowering of the flags "as a mark of respect" in the astronaut's memory. Glenn, who died in December, was buried on Thursday.
OPS camp campaigns with replica of Jaya's mortal remains
AIADMK's breakaway faction led by former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam (OPS) has been spotted campaigning for the by-elections with a replica of late CM Jayalalithaa's mortal remains. DMK's Radha Ravi slammed this move and said that a man like Panneerselvam should not approach people in such an unethical way. By-elections to RK Nagar seat are due on April 12.
Terrorists, rapists allowed to fly but not Gaikwad: Sena MP
While slamming major airlines for banning Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad from flying, party's MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday said terrorists, Pakistani artists, rapists are allowed to fly but not Gaikwad. "One airline owner has nexus with Dawood Ibrahim. An airline allowed Vijay Mallya to flee," Raut added. Raut also said Sena might boycott NDA's April 10 meeting over this.
Won't attend NDA meet if ban on Gaikwad not revoked: Sena
Shiv Sena has threatened to not attend the April 10 NDA meeting if the flying ban imposed by domestic airlines on its MP Ravindra Gaikwad is not revoked. There has been a conspiracy and the party would expose it at an appropriate time, Sena MP Sanjay Raut said. This is an instruction from party chief Uddhav Thackeray, he added.
Kerala HC slams news channels for acting irresponsibly
The Kerala High Court has slammed Malayalam news channels for crossing "all the limits of propriety, gentility and professional etiquettes," in discussions over the removal of Kerala Vigilance chief Jacob Thomas. The court said in its ruling that it was wrongly and irresponsibly telecasted that it had directed the government to change the (Vigilance) Director.
Delhi govt gave houses to ministers as office space: Panel
The Shunglu Committee, set up by former Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, has found irregularities in land allotments by the Arvind Kejriwal-led government. The committee alleged that residential houses were allotted to ministers under the guise of office accommodation. Further, it said Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal was provided accommodation despite not being entitled to one.
Schools reduced to just come, eat, and go: HRD Minister
Many schools in India have become just mid-day meal schools, and the students are not detained in a particular class, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar has said. "These schools were reduced to coming, eating and going," Javadekar added. Further, he said that it was a serious problem that a class VI child was unable to read a class II lesson.
Minor among 3 Muslims arrested in Assam for displaying beef
As many as three Muslim construction workers, including a minor, were arrested in Assam's Jorhat district for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by displaying beef, police said on Thursday. A local court has sent two of the accused to 14 days' judicial custody. "They bought beef from somewhere...went to a vegetable market where they talked about their purchase," police added.
Kerala shuts down over police action on dead student's kin
Kerala witnessed a state-wide shutdown on Thursday after policemen manhandled and forcibly dragged away protesting family members of Jishnu Pranoy, a Nehru College student who was found dead in his hostel. The student's mother was hospitalised after sustaining injuries during the police action that was aimed at disrupting their peaceful protest over delay in the probe into Jishnu's death.
17 US states challenge Trump over climate change policy
A coalition of 17 US states filed a legal challenge on Wednesday against efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to roll back climate change regulations. The coalition said the administration has a legal duty to regulate emissions of the gases that scientists believe cause global climate change. Trump had signed an executive order last month reversing Obama-era climate regulations.
Vladimir Putin's gay clown meme banned in Russia
Russia has banned images that depict President Vladimir Putin as a gay clown, claiming the photos represent "extremism". The meme emerged in 2013 after Russia began its crackdown on the LGBTQ community and banned sharing "nontraditional sexual relations propaganda" with children. Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Putin is skilled at brushing off "vulgarities" hurled against him.
Turkish probe confirms Assad used chemical weapons in Syria
Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag on Thursday said that autopsies of three Syrians killed in the recent chemical attack in Syria's Idlib confirmed that chemical weapons had been used by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Around 32 injured Syrians had been brought to Turkey for medical treatment after the attack killed over 100 and injured around 400.
UN SC calls for probe into Syria chemical attack
In the UN Security Council's emergency meeting over the Syrian chemical attack, Britain, France, and the United States presented a draft resolution accusing the Syrian government of the attack and demanded a full investigation into it. However, Russia defended its ally and said the text of the draft was "categorically unacceptable".
Thai King signs military-backed constitution
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Thursday signed a new military-backed constitution that strengthens the army's grip over the government and puts the country on the path to polls in 2018, four years after the military seized control. "This constitution aims to fully rid the country of corruption, abuses of power and prevent corrupt politicians from taking office," the charter read.
South Africa lifts ban on domestic rhino horn sales
South Africa's Constitutional Court has dismissed an appeal by the Department of Environmental Affairs to keep a ban on domestic trade in rhino horn. The moratorium, which had been in effect since 2009, was rejected last year by a lower court. Notably, South Africa is home to about 20,000 rhinos, more than 80% of the world's total population.
Never knew I was born for music, mother predicted it: Rahman
Musician AR Rahman has said that he never knew that he was born for music and it was his mother who made the choice as she predicted he would become a music composer. Talking about his Academy Award wins, Rahman added, "It took 81 years for an Asian to win an Oscar in sound. For me, it took fourteen years."
Twitter reacts to Gordon Ramsay insulting Sambar-Vada
Reacting to Gordon Ramsay's tweet which compared Sambar-Vada to prison food, a user tweeted, "Every cuisine that you're ignorant about is not from prison!" Other users reacted with tweets like, "The food looks normal plate of Vada, Sambar and chutney. Unless you mean normal Indian food is only good for prison."
Pandya hits 5 boundaries in Dinda's 20th over
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hardik Pandya hit Rising Pune Supergiant's Ashok Dinda for four sixes and one four in the final over of the innings. Pandya hit the first three balls for sixes before hitting a four and a six respectively on the next two balls, helping MI end the innings at 184/8. Pandya remained unbeaten on 35(15).
Pune's MS Dhoni trolls Kevin Pietersen over on-field mic
Rising Pune Supergiant's MS Dhoni trolled commentator Kevin Pietersen over the on-field microphone during their encounter against Mumbai Indians on Thursday. Pietersen asked Pune's Manoj Tiwary to tell Dhoni that he is better at golf than him, to which Dhoni replied, "He (Pietersen) is still my first Test wicket." Pietersen later said it was a referral rather than Dhoni's wicket.
Smith's unbeaten 84 helps Pune register their 1st IPL win
Rising Pune Supergiant's captain Steve Smith scored an unbeaten 54-ball 84 to help the team chase 185 in their IPL encounter against Mumbai Indians on Thursday. Mumbai put on a total of 184/8, with Nitish Rana, Hardik Pandya and Jos Buttler scoring 30s. Mumbai Indians' Kieron Pollard failed to defend 13 runs in the match's final over.
Canonical ends development of Ubuntu-powered phones
Canonical, the creator of Linux-based operating system Ubuntu has announced that it is ending all its mobile projects. The company said it will end investment in 'Unity8', an interface for desktops, phones, and tablets which allowed Ubuntu-powered mobile devices to act as computers when docked. Canonical will also switch the default Ubuntu desktop back to its old interface called 'GNOME'.
Eminent educationist found hanging at home in Odisha
Eminent educationist and Professor Janki Ballabh Padhee was on Thursday found hanging at his residence in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Padhee had started a coaching institute for IIT and medical entrance examinations, and had also started a private science college by investing more than ₹100 crore. As per reports, he allegedly committed suicide as he was being mentally harassed by some people.
Student gets notice for cooking beef inside Kerala college
A college in Kerala's Kozhikode has issued a memo to a student who allegedly cooked beef inside the campus. The student reportedly brought beef during a symbolic protest which was organised by CPI(M)'s student wing SFI against the closure of college canteen on March 20. Other students had cooked rice, fish curry, chicken, and distributed it on campus.
500 kg cocaine worth ₹123 crore seized in Spain
Spanish police have seized 500 kg of cocaine hidden inside fire-resistant bricks as part of a two-year investigation into an international drug smuggling operation run by a person identified as 'The Grandmother'. The estimated value of the cocaine is €18 million (over ₹123 crore). The police also seized €200,000 (over ₹1 crore), 28 buildings and 20 vehicles in the raids.
Pak poll body bans social media, YouTube in its offices
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a notification banning the use of social media websites, including Facebook and Twitter, and YouTube in its offices across the country. "Blocking social media and video streaming sites on ECP networks will minimise malware attacks and ensure the discipline of using electronic resources up to the optimum level," officials said.
Dog saves wedding party from suicide bomber in Nigeria
A dog reportedly stopped a suicide bomber from killing guests at a wedding party in Nigeria by grappling with her until her explosives detonated. The bomber, believed to be from Boko Haram, was making her way into the party when the dog attacked her. No guests were injured but the dog was killed by the explosion alongside the bomber.
Schwarzenegger accuses Trump of 'robbing children blind'
Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger accused US President Donald Trump of "robbing children blind" while criticising his proposed $1.2-billion cut to after-school programs. "President Trump promised us he wants to 'make America great again'. That's not how you make America great," Schwarzenegger said. "We're going to go to Washington, and we're not going to take this lying down," Schwarzenegger added.
Martin Luther King's daughter reacts to Kendall's Pepsi ad
Civil rights activist Martin Luther King's daughter Bernice King reacted to model Kendall Jenner's Pepsi advertisement while tweeting, "If only Daddy would have known about the power of #Pepsi." Bernice also shared an image of her father being held back by police. The Pepsi ad showed Kendall giving a beverage can as a peace offering to police during a protest.
Malinga equals most hat-tricks record in int'l cricket
Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga on Thursday claimed his fourth hat-trick in international cricket, achieving the feat in the second T20I against Bangladesh in Colombo. With this, Malinga has equalled the record of former Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram for most hat-tricks in international cricket. It was Malinga's first hat-trick in T20Is while the other three were in ODIs.
Maharashtra Assembly passes bill to allow bullock cart races
The Maharashtra Assembly on Thursday passed a bill to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act to legalise bullock cart races in the state. The amendment is aimed at ensuring the preservation of native breeds of bulls, reports said. Earlier, Tamil Nadu had passed a similar bill to overturn a Supreme Court-ordered ban on the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu.
Reliance Jio ordered to withdraw 15-day Prime plan extension
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday ordered Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio to withdraw the 15-day extension for subscribing to its Jio Prime service. Further, the regulator has asked Jio to withdraw the 3-month complimentary benefits of its Jio Summer Surprise offer. In response, the company has said it will fully comply with the regulator's direction.
Samsung to pay Huawei ₹75 crore after losing patent case
A Chinese court has ordered Samsung Electronics' mainland subsidiaries to pay ₹75 crore to technology company Huawei Technologies for patent infringement. Huawei had reportedly sought compensation for over 3 crore Samsung products that sold for ₹82,000 crore which infringed its patents, including Galaxy S7. The two companies are also engaged in legal battles over different patents in other courts.
There's nothing wrong with Hindu Rashtra concept: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister in an interview to Doordarshan said, "There's nothing wrong with the concept if that serves the interests of the people and country." He further said, "The Supreme Court has defined Hinduism as a way of life. It helps our people bring in peace. If Hindu Rashtra improves our life, there is no problem in accepting it."
Why do we say 'cheese' before taking photos?
According to a theory, we say 'cheese' before taking photos as saying the word causes a person to smile. During Victorian era, people avoided smiling in photographs by saying 'prunes', as only children and working class people usually smiled. However, when Kodak launched a camera in the 1900s, photography was made more accessible and was paired with smile-ad campaigns.
Trailer of Irrfan, Pak actress Saba's Hindi Medium released
The trailer of Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar's upcoming film 'Hindi Medium' has been released. It will mark the Bollywood debut of Pakistani actress Saba Qamar. The film is about a couple, played by Khan and Qamar, who are trying to get their daughter admitted to an English-medium school. Directed by Saket Chaudhary, the film will release on May 12.
Israeli party delays elections over Britney Spears concert
Israel's Labour party has postponed its elections from July 3 to July 4 to avoid a clash with a concert by US singer Britney Spears in Tel Aviv. The decision would make it easier for people to reach polling stations as they are likely to be at sites close to the concert venue, the party's spokesperson said.
Poster of Sidharth Malhotra, Manoj Bajpayee's 'Aiyaary' out
The first poster of the Sidharth Malhotra and Manoj Bajpayee starrer 'Aiyaary' has been released. The film is reportedly a crime thriller, based on the 1987 Opera House heist which involved a group posing as CBI officers for a fake income tax investigation raid. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, 'Aiyaary' is scheduled to release on January 26, 2018.
Kher shares email ID urging depressed people to write to him
Anupam Kher shared his email ID while tweeting, "Please write to me at [email protected] if someone you know is feeling low, lonely or depressed. Will be happy to talk to them." He tweeted this after talking about Mumbai engineering student's suicide, which he said was a reminder that it's common for young people these days to feel lonely and depressed.
Sena questions AI CMD's 'aukat', accuses him of insulting MP
Reacting to the Ravindra Gaikwad-Air India controversy, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has said, "CMD ki kya aukat hai ki social media par ek saansad ka apmaan kar rahe ho?" Raut further said, "It is clearly visible in the clips that the MP was ill-treated. You're teaching us how to behave properly, first you learn how to do it yourself."
Uber sued after co-passenger slashes woman's face with knife
A Chicago woman has sued ride-hailing startup Uber after a fellow passenger allegedly slashed her face with a knife when the two shared an UberPOOL ride. Accusing Uber of being negligent, the complainant has sought over ₹97 lakh from the startup and her attacker. However, Uber's insurance provider has denied compensation to the victim as attack was not considered 'accidental'.
IIT-Kharagpur may get first batch of MBBS students by 2020
IIT-Kharagpur can induct the first batch of MBBS students in its medical college by 2020-21, the institute's Deputy Director Professor Sriman Kumar Bhattacharyya has said. The first phase of construction of the engineering institute's medical college will be done by June and the hospital will be operational from 2018. The Centre has sanctioned ₹150 crore to IIT-Kharagpur for the hospital.
Advani, Joshi agree to face charges in Babri mosque case
Veteran BJP leaders LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday agreed to face conspiracy charges in the Babri mosque demolition case if the CBI can produce evidence against them in Raebareli. Earlier, CBI pleaded the Supreme Court to revive the charges against the leaders. Several BJP leaders remain accused of instigating crowds that demolished the Babri mosque in 1992.
Kerala launches free legal aid in triple talaq cases
Amid the debate on the constitutional validity of triple talaq, Kerala government has announced free legal aid to women divorced under the practice. Panels comprising of four women advocates each in all of the 14 districts of the state have been formed for the purpose. Aggrieved women can approach the panels to seek appropriate legal assistance.
CBI probing fake Beti Bachao scheme forms: Govt
Minister of State for Women and Child Development Krishna Raj on Thursday said that the CBI is probing the matter of alleged fake forms for 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' (BBBP) scheme. As per the complaints received by the government, the fake forms made false promises regarding cash incentive of ₹2 lakh between the age of 8 to 32 years.
Syria accuses Turkey of moving border fences to grab land
Syria's ambassador to Russia Riad Haddad has accused Turkey of unilaterally moving a border fence deeper into Syrian territory in an alleged "land grab" violating the country's sovereignty. This comes after Turkish troops crossed into Syria as a part of Operation Euphrates Shield in 2016 to suppress Syrian Kurdish insurgency. They now control 2,000 square km in northern Syria.
Aung Suu Kyi denies ethnic cleansing of Rohingyas in Myanmar
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has denied that ethnic cleansing is happening in the country's Muslim-majority Rakhine region and said, "it is a matter of people on different sides of the divide." This comes after over 75,000 Rohingyas fled to Bangladesh to escape the government's crackdown in which soldiers have been accused of raping and killing dozens of civilians.
Oil firm BP cuts CEO pay by ₹48 crore on shareholder revolts
Oil giant BP has cut CEO Bob Dudley's 2016 pay package by 40% (₹48 crore) to $11.6 million (₹75 crore) following shareholder revolts. The oil company has introduced changes from this year that will lower executives' performance incentives. Notably, executive pay has come under scrutiny in the UK following corporate scandals like the collapse of store chain BHS.
Jio free services will impact other telcos' earnings: Report
Free services offered by Reliance Jio will hurt the earnings of other telecom operators for the March quarter, according to ICICI Securities' report. Further, mobile revenues are likely to drop by 6.5-7.5%, for the period under review, the report said. Notably, Jio has extended free services for its Prime members till June.
Gadkari saying I chased Padma Bhushan hurtful: Asha Parekh
Actress Asha Parekh on Thursday said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's claim that she "chased" him for the Padma Bhushan was "hurtful". "It was not the right thing for him to do...It didn't matter to me...Controversies are a part of the film industry," she added. Parekh told me she was entitled to the award for her contributions, Gadkari had claimed.
Kapil demands 50% fee hike from channel for his show: Report
As per reports, Kapil Sharma has asked for a 50 percent fee hike from the channel for his show, after his contract is renewed. Recently, it was reported that the channel has given a month-long extension to Kapil to improve the show's TRPs. Meanwhile, Chandan Prabhakar and Ali Asgar haven't shot for the show after Sunil's brawl with Kapil.n
Sunny Deol's dance is better, tweets user on Amy's IPL dance
Reacting to Amy Jackson's performance at IPL 2017 opening, a user tweeted, "IPL could have hired Sunny Deol atleast his dance is better than Amy!" Another tweet read, "Lagta hai #IPLOpeningCeremony me Amy jackson ko kam pese diye the." Meanwhile, a user wrote, "Amy Jackson's dance was so pathetic, 28 dance teachers closed their academy forever and went to Kashi."
Sports Ministry appoints two foreign coaches in athletics
India's Sports Minister, Vijay Goel, approved the appointment of two foreign coaches in the discipline of athletics on Thursday. Goel said his ministry is committed to providing best possible help, sports infrastructure and equipment to athletes in their training for preparation and participation in international competitions. The appointments include a race walking and a 400-metre relay coach.
Viv Richards blames 'arrogant' West Indies board for decline
West Indies cricketing legend Viv Richards has called the West Indies' cricket board 'arrogant' and has blamed it for the decline in WI's cricket. West Indies have failed to qualify for June's Champions Trophy, where the top eight ODI sides will compete. The team is also at a risk of missing out on an automatic berth for World Cup 2019.
India will be permanent member of Security Council: Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday expressed confidence that India would become a permanent member of the UN Security Council. Swaraj further said she expected that the new members would have the same rights, including the veto power, as the existing permanent members. "If not this time, then next time, India would become a permanent member," she added.
31 killed, 40 injured in ISIS attack in Iraq's Tikrit
At least 31 people, including 14 police officers, were killed and 40 others were wounded on Tuesday in an attack by Islamic State militants in Iraq's Tikrit, according to reports. Adding that there were around 10 militants, including two suicide bombers, police officials said the militants had been wearing police uniforms and used a police vehicle to enter the city.
Rajya Sabha passes Goods and Services Tax Bill
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the four legislations which will enable the rollout of Goods and Services Tax Bill by July 1. The four Bills are the Central GST Bill, the Integrated GST Bill, the Compensation Bill and the UT GST Bill. Notably, the GST regime would absorb central excise, service tax, and other local levies.
Aamir refuses Dangal release in Pak without National Anthem
Actor Aamir Khan has decided not to release 'Dangal' in Pakistan after scenes featuring the Indian flag and Indian national anthem were asked to be cut by their censor board, as per reports. Aamir reportedly found the two cuts surprising as he felt Dangal does not portray extreme patriotism. Earlier this year, Pakistan lifted the ban on screening Indian films.
Shia Board issues fatwa against cow slaughter, beef eating
The All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) has issued a fatwa against cow slaughter and consumption of beef. AISPLB member Maulana Yasoob Abbas said that the reason behind the fatwa is that the cow slaughter often triggered communal tension in the country. He added that the fatwa was issued after consulting Shia cleric from Iraq, Ayatollah Sheikh Basheer Najafi.
The highest library book fine paid is ₹22,000
The world's largest fine for an overdue library book is over ₹22,000 ($345.14), according to the Guinness World Records. The amount was paid by Emily Canellos-Simms from the United States, for poetry book 'Days and Deeds', which was checked out of Kewanee Public Library, Illinois in April 1955. The amount was calculated at two cents a day for 47 years.
World's highest altitude haircut was at 19,000 feet
The world's highest altitude haircut on land was at 19,341 feet (5,895 metres), at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, according to the Guinness World Records. The haircut, done by Maurice Fiorio from Canada, included several steps such as pre-cut, elevation, texturising and clean-up. The record was established in January 2015.
Lubricant startup's ad banned for being 'too gay'
A lubricant advertisement by Boy Butter has been banned from cable TV in Chicago, US. Eyal Feldman, who founded the company, claimed ComCast TV "did not think [Chicago] viewers could handle the level of gayness in [the] ad". He further said that it is a "sexist and homophobic double standard".
Malayalam director arrested for verbally abusing Kochi mayor
Malayalam director Jude Anthany Joseph has been arrested for challenging and verbally abusing the Kochi mayor Soumini Jain. Soumini said she filed a police complaint when Jude began abusing her after being denied permission to shoot in the city's recently-renovated Subhash Bose Park. The director was later released on bail.
Suffered from depression, had suicidal thoughts: Asha Parekh
Veteran actress Asha Parekh has revealed that after the death of her parents, she suffered from depression and had thought about committing suicide. She added, "It was a very bad phase for me. I was totally alone and had to manage everything alone." Asha further said that she had to take the help of doctors to get out of depression.
Fitness tracker alerts woman of life-threatening condition
An American woman's Fitbit fitness tracker recently helped save her life after she noticed it was registering an abnormal resting heart rate. The tracker displayed a resting heart rate of over 140 beats per minute, higher than her usual 60-70. This prompted the woman to dial for an ambulance, after which doctors found potentially fatal blood clots in her lungs.
Smart garage startup locks out customer over bad review
US-based startup Garadget recently blocked a customer from using its internet-connected device to open his garage after he left negative reviews online. Replying to the review, Garadget Founder Denis Grisak said, "The abusive language... demonstrates your poor impulse control... I'm not going to tolerate any tantrums." However, Garadget unblocked the device after being slammed by other users.
Cow vigilantes backed by BJP, alleges Digvijaya Singh
Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Thursday alleged the Bharatiya Janata Party was backing the cow vigilantes across the country. "An extortion going on in the name of cows. Akhlaq was lynched in Dadri. A man is killed in Alwar. Who has given you right in this regard? The people are being beaten and killed at several places," he added.
Development is key to improve lives of Jharkhand people: PM
Addressing the people of Jharkhand, PM Narendra Modi on Thursday said, "Development is the only key to improve lives... The government is committed to serve the tribal communities through development." Modi added, "Our government has taken a historic decision to develop waterways. It has taken the development of waterways as a challenge. The Varanasi to Haldia waterways will be developed."
Arvind Kejriwal is a '420', says Subramanian Swamy
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Thursday termed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as a '420' (thief) and a cheat. "Kejriwal is a '420' and we don't have any hopes from him. So, there is no use of commenting on him," he added. This comes after Shunglu Committee's report on gross misuse of power by the AAP government.
Air India to tighten security after Sena threat on MP ban
Air India has decided to tighten security for its flights starting from Mumbai and Pune after Shiv Sena threatened to disrupt them. Shiv Sena MPs threatened that unless the ban on MP Ravindra Gaikwad is lifted, they “won’t allow the airlines to fly from Mumbai". Gaikwad has been banned by airlines after he beat up an Air India employee.
Home rental startup FastFox gets ₹30 cr in Series A funding
Gurugram-based home rental startup FastFox has raised ₹30 crore in Series A round of funding from Lightspeed India Partners, Blume Ventures, CyberAgent Ventures and others. Earlier in 2015, the startup had raised ₹6 crore in seed funding led by Lightspeed India Partners. FastFox was founded in November 2014 by IIT alumni Pallav Pandey and Mukul Bhati.
Snapdeal CEO summoned over non-payment of ₹25 lakh in dues
A Bengaluru court has reportedly summoned e-commerce startup Snapdeal parent Jasper Infotech, its CEO Kunal Bahl, and nine other executives over non-payment of dues worth ₹25 lakh. The case, filed by Dream Merchants, claims Snapdeal signed up for a three-year contract as a sponsor for six editions of Bangalore Fashion Week, but didn't pay the promised amount in January 2016.