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LS passes bill for ₹1L compensation in industrial mishaps
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the amendments suggested by the Rajya Sabha in the Employees Compensation Bill. The bill provides for a compensation between ₹50,000-₹1 lakh for employees in case of an injury during an industrial accident. It also caters to occupational diseases and has a provision for a hefty penalty in case of violations by an employer.
Over 24,000 Indians still in 6 war-torn countries: Govt
There are 24,084 Indians currently residing in six war-torn countries, including Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan, the government said on Wednesday. While approximately 11,000 Indians are still in Iraq, an estimated 8,000 are in Lebanon and nearly 3,000 are in Afghanistan, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs VK Singh said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Protecting cows was spirit behind freedom movement: Minister
Defending the crackdown on illegal slaughter houses in Uttar Pradesh, Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said cow protectionism was the "spirit" behind the country's freedom movement. Sitharaman said this while replying to a debate in the Lok Sabha over the issue of availability of animal skin for the leather industry in the wake of the ban on cow slaughter.
Andhra CM promises 100% LPG coverage by June 2
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu has asked the officials to ensure that the entire state has 100% LPG coverage by June this year. The deadline set by the CM was June 2, which would be exactly three years after the state was bifurcated. Officials told Naidu there were roughly 28 lakh households that were yet to receive a connection.
Germany approves bill curbing hate crime on social media
Germany's Cabinet has approved a new bill on curbing hate comments and fake news on social media. The new rules would impose fines of up to €50 million (over ₹346 crore) on social networking sites that fail to swiftly remove illegal content. "Just like...streets, there is...no room for criminal incitement on social networks," German Justice Minister Heiko Maas said.
Missing boy who sparked police hunt found hiding under bed
A missing nine-year-old boy who sparked a three-hour police search was found hiding in a drawer compartment under his bed, UK Police has said. The police had mounted a river search and called for a helicopter, while neighbours also joined the search. The boy, Josh Dinning, later said he had not wanted to go to school.
It destroys you if your film doesn't release: Shoojit Sircar
Filmmaker Shoojit Sarkar, while talking about his never-released film 'Shoebite', said, "It destroys you if your film doesn't release...I can't tell you the pain." He said the legal battle over 'Shoebite' affected him and he shifted from Mumbai and now lives in Kolkata. He added. "No box-office collections can match seeing your film has released and people are enjoying it."
I'll go to jail if needed: Kamya on court order against film
Television actress Kamya Punjabi, while reacting to a show-cause notice by a sessions court for releasing short film on late actress Pratyusha Banerjee, said, "I am not scared and I will go to jail, if needed." Kamya added that she does not want to give more importance to Pratyusha's boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh, who sued Kamya for releasing the film.
2 killed, 10 injured in lightning strike in Himachal
At least two persons were killed and 10 others were injured, including two police personnel, due to a lightning strike on Wednesday at Khadahan village in Himachal Pradesh. The incident took place when a police party along with some people had been entering a vehicle with the body of an unidentified person, the police said.
Govt approves MoU with Aus for cooperation in healthcare
The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Australia on cooperation in the field of health and medicine. The main areas of cooperation include communicable diseases such as malaria and TB, regulation of pharmaceuticals, vaccines and medical devices, mental health and non-communicable diseases, tobacco control, among others.
Security personnel accused of raping minor in Chhatisgarh
Security personnel have been accused of raping a 14-year-old girl at a village in Maoist-affected Sukma, Chhattisgarh on Sunday, according to reports. The victim's father told the media that a group of security personnel came to his hut early that day, and attacked his family members. However, the girl and her family members are yet to register a complaint.
'Not possible to copy all security features of new notes'
Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said it was not possible for forgers to copy all security features of the new currency notes of ₹500 and ₹2,000 denominations. "Fake currency notes are of low quality. They use low quality paper and ink and can be easily identified," Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha.
Chelsea defeat Man City; Arsenal rout West Ham in PL
Chelsea registered a 2-1 win over Manchester City, while Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over West Ham in the Premier League on Wednesday. Eden Hazard scored twice for Chelsea to maintain their seven-point lead over Tottenham at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Arsenal rose to fifth place, with Mesut Özil scoring on his 150th appearance for the club.
Morata hat-trick, Messi brace fetch wins for Madrid, Barça
A hat-trick by Real Madrid forward Álvaro Morata and a brace by Barcelona's Lionel Messi fetched wins for the teams in their respective La Liga encounters on Wednesday. Real Madrid registered a 4-2 win over Leganés, as Morata became the first Spanish striker to score a hat-trick for Madrid in eight years. Messi scored twice as Barcelona defeated Sevilla 3-0.
Expats in India for over 182 days need Aadhaar for I-T
The government on Wednesday said expatriates would be required to apply for Aadhaar card if they are staying in India for over 182 days and are required to pay domestic income tax. Further, the Finance Act provides for mandatory quoting of Aadhaar for submitting income tax returns and for making an application for allotment of PAN effective July 2017.
Spice Girl Mel B accuses husband of abuse, forced threesomes
Melanie Brown (Mel B), member of former girl band Spice Girls, has filed a case against her estranged husband Stephen Belafonte, where she has alleged domestic abuse and forced threesomes. "(He) demanded that I participate in sexual intercourse with him and random women," stated Melanie in her court documents. She has also filed for a restraining order against Stephen.
Trailer of 'I Am Heath Ledger' documentary film released
The trailer of documentary film 'I Am Heath Ledger' has been released. The documentary will feature rare and intimate footage of the late actor and revelations by his friends and family. The film will premiere on April 23 at the Tribeca Film Festival, and release in limited theatres on May 3. Notably, Ledger's 38th birth anniversary was observed on Tuesday.
Fake honesty is just for selling books or movies: Kajol
Kajol, while addressing her fallout with Karan Johar, said, "There's a lot of fake honesty... and actually, it's just for selling books... or movies." She added, "There are a lot of reasons for faking it in front of the camera." Kajol further said that if she reacts on the fallout with Johar, she'll ensure the world hears of it.
Zeenat Aman debuts in web series with Love Life & Screw Ups
Veteran actress Zeenat Aman is making her debut in web series by starring in 'Love Life & Screw Ups'. In the web series, Zeenat plays the character Joana, a spinster who loves to mingle with the youth. "We were looking for a glamorous actress with great comic timing and Zeenatji fit the bill perfectly," said the director Kapil Kaustubh Sharma.
Russia mulls banning children under 14 from social networks
Russian lawmakers have drafted a bill to bar children under 14 from using social media networks, according to reports. As per the draft, social network platforms will have to register new users only after they provide their passport data. Platforms violating this rule could be fined between 100,000 to 300,000 rubles (around ₹1.15-3.45 lakh).
Govt using 'mud therapy' to preserve Taj Mahal's colour
The government on Wednesday said a kind of mud therapy is being used on the Taj Mahal to preserve the colour of the white marble structure. This mud therapy involves an application of a paste of 'multani mitti', Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said. Efforts are also being made to reduce the impact of insects on the 17th-century structure, he added.
Bihar village seeks to be renamed as 'Yogi Adityanath Gram'
A group of residents of Kelabari Fulwaria village in northeastern Bihar has resolved to have the village renamed as 'Yogi Adityanath Gram', after the UP Chief Minister. The proposal to change the name of the village was put forth in a meeting held on April 1, which was "approved" by a chorus of supporting voices.
No change in fee structure, word limit for RTI queries: Govt
The Centre has said that it is committed to easy and full implementation of the RTI after it faced criticism for the proposed amendments to the rules. "It has been alleged that the size of the RTI has been restricted to 500 words... But there is no change in fee structure or word limit in RTI," the government stated.
Narendra Modi made 56 foreign visits as Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made 56 foreign visits since taking the office in May 2014, the government informed the Parliament on Wednesday. After first visiting Bhutan in June 2014, Modi visited the US four times, and Nepal, Japan, Russia, Afghanistan and China two times each, Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh said.
Trump removes his chief strategist from top US security body
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday removed White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon from his National Security Council (NSC) role. Bannon had been elevated to NSC's principals committee at the beginning of Trump's presidency. Bannon's addition to NSC had sparked concerns from Trump critics, who said it was inappropriate for the political adviser to be involved in national security matters.
New Malaysian law does not criminalise child marriages
Malaysia has passed a law that offers stronger legal protections for children against sexual offenses but stops short of criminalising child marriages. Responding to a proposal to ban child marriages, a Malaysian MP said girls as young as nine are "physically and spiritually" ready for marriage. Under civil law and Islamic law, girls and boys under 18 can be married.
Trump blames Syrian chemical attack on Obama govt
Talking about Tuesday's chemical attack in Syria in which 100 people were killed and 400 were injured, US President Donald Trump said the attack was a result of the "weakness" of the previous Barack Obama-led administration. "President Obama said in 2012 that he would establish a 'red line' against the use of chemical weapons and then did nothing," Trump claimed.
US court extends civil rights protections to LGBT workers
A US Federal Court has extended civil rights protections to LGBT employees under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The court ruled that the Act, which prohibits discrimination based on "color, sex or national origin", also covers discrimination based on sexual orientation. The lawsuit was filed by an employee, who accused the employer of firing her based on sexual orientation.
Rape victims should marry their rapists: Malaysian MP
Rape victims should marry their rapists as it would allow them to not face a "bleak future", Malaysian MP and former sharia judge Datuk Shabudin Yahaya said during a debate over a bill on sexual offenses against children. "She will have a husband, at least, and this could serve as a remedy to growing social problems," Yahaya added.
Meningitis epidemic kills 336 children in Nigeria
A meningitis epidemic has killed 336 children in Nigeria amid fears it could spread across the border to Niger, international health officials said. Around 3,000 cases have been reported in northwest and north-central Nigeria after the disease surfaced in December. Notably, meningitis killed over 1,000 people and infected more than 10,000 in Nigeria and Niger in 2015.
Ranbir, Deepika to feature together in an ad: Report
As per reports, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone are set to feature together in a smartphone advertisement. While Deepika has already been made the brand ambassador for the smartphone, Ranbir has been approached for endorsing the mobile phone brand. Deepika and Ranbir started dating in 2008 but reportedly broke up in 2009.
KL Rahul, Murali Vijay watch United's PL match
Indian cricketers KL Rahul and Murali Vijay visited the Old Trafford to watch Manchester United's Premier League match against Everton on Tuesday. Rahul's Instagram post, which featured him alongside a few trophies, read, "To do list : 1.watch a game at old Trafford, 2.watch zlatan playing live, 3.watch zlatan score a goal."
Split in SP complete, will never return: Amar Singh
Stating that the split in the Samajwadi Party was now complete, expelled leader Amar Singh on Wednesday said he will never return to the party. "Once I was expelled by the father (Mulayam Singh Yadav) and then by the son (Akhilesh Yadav)...I would prefer sitting at home than going back to them," Singh added.
Himachal CM seeks ballot paper-based Assembly elections
Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh on Wednesday called for using ballot paper-based voting in Assembly elections to be held later this year. "I used to think that these machines were fool-proof and tamper-proof, but with recent incidents, it can be seen that they can be manipulated," he added. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also demanded the use of ballot papers.
Shiv Sena MPs threaten protest over Air India ban on Gaikwad
Shiv Sena MPs on Wednesday threatened to disrupt Parliament proceedings if no action was taken against Air India for banning the party's lawmaker from Osmanabad Ravindra Gaikwad from flying on its planes. Gaikwad had last month assaulted a 60-year-old Air India Duty Manager with his slipper. Following this, Air India and four other airlines had barred Gaikwad from their flights.
Tree trunks emit greenhouse gas instead of storing it: Study
US-based researchers tested a cluster of trees, soil and woody debris to determine whether those three components were sources or sinks of greenhouse gases. Tree trunks were found to emit methane rather than storing it, scientists said, which could counteract absorption of methane by forest soils. However, the mechanism of methane production in forests was not clearly understood.
Sugarcane genetically modified to give biodiesel, more sugar
Researchers have genetically engineered sugarcane plants to produce oil in its leaves and stem for biodiesel production. It was found that modified sugarcane also produced more sugar, which could be used for ethanol production. Sugarcane with 5% oil would produce an extra 465 litres of biodiesel per acre than soybeans and 1325 more litres of ethanol per acre than corn.
Don't do private practice: Adityanath tells doctors
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday asked doctors in the state to talk to their patients politely and not indulge in private practice. "If a doctor talks to his patient politely, half the ailment disappears," Yogi said. "Don't try to earn money, try to earn blessings of the people as well," he added.
IIT-BHU student sets self on fire, jumps from hostel balcony
A student at IIT (BHU) in Varanasi allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the balcony of his hostel room after setting himself on fire on Tuesday night, police said. The student, Dara J Bhim Raju, was a second-year BTech student pursuing a course in Mining Engineering. The cops said the initial probe revealed he was reportedly upset over his grades.
Odisha 6-yr-old saves friend from crocodile using a stick
Tiki Dalai, a six-year-old girl from Odisha on Tuesday saved her schoolmate from a crocodile with the help of a bamboo stick. The girl picked up the stick and hit it on the crocodile's head when it leaped from the water and attacked her friend. The victim sustained multiple wounds but is said to be out of danger.
7 killed, 10 injured in Somalia car bomb explosion
At least seven people were killed and 10 were wounded on Wednesday after a car bomb exploded near the Somali Ministry of Internal Security in Mogadishu, officials said. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack. However, militant group al-Shabaab, which has been forced out of the country, had threatened a "vicious war" against Somalia's new government earlier.
Choice of food is right to life, says Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday observed that food, food habits and vending of food are intrinsically linked to the right to life and livelihood guaranteed under the Constitution. It further gave the UP government 10 days to draw up a plan so that its crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses and meat shops does not deprive people of livelihood or food.
IPL 10 kicks off in Hyderabad; SRH take on RCB in opener
The tenth edition of the Indian Premier League kicked off on Wednesday, with defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore in an encore of the last year's final at Hyderabad. BCCI felicitated former cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly at the opening ceremony. Bollywood actress Amy Jackson also performed on the occasion.
Govt rejects Pak's claim on Gilgit-Baltistan as its province
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday rejected Pakistan's move to declare Gilgit-Baltistan as its fifth province, saying it is totally unacceptable. "One should not doubt the intention and policies of the NDA government with regard to J&K," she added. Earlier, British Parliament also said that the region is a constitutional part of J&K illegally occupied by Pakistan since 1947.
Shia Le Beouf's film earns only ₹567 in first weekend in UK
The Shia LeBeouf starrer 'Man Down', which released on March 31, has earned only £7 (₹567 approximately) in its opening weekend in UK. The film was only shown in one cinema hall before being given a Video on Demand release. Senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian wrote, "Poor Shia... That opening could be in the Guinness World Records or something."
Facebook announces tools to tackle 'revenge porn'
Social media platform Facebook on Wednesday said it was launching tools to make it easier for users to report "revenge porn", or when intimate photos of people are shared without consent. Facebook also said its new photo-matching will automatically prevent images from being shared again once they have been banned. Accounts of people who share revenge porn may be disabled.
Stone-pelting youth fighting for nation: Ex-J&K CM Farooq
National Conference President and former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday defended stone-pelting youth, saying that they are fighting for the nation. "If he (stone-pelting youth) is giving up his life, he is not doing it for tourism. He is giving his life so that the destiny of this nation is decided which should be acceptable," he said.
Congress alleges Arun Jaitley misled Parliament over Lokpal
The Congress party on Wednesday moved a privilege notice against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, for allegedly misleading the Parliament over the appointment of anti-corruption watchdog Lokpal. Congress' KC Venugopal said Jaitley misled the house by saying that the Lokpal Bill was pending with the standing committee when President Pranab Mukherjee has already given his approval to the bill.
Bengaluru jail violating rules for Sasikala: Reports
The Bengaluru jail is reportedly violating its rules for Sasikala Natarajan, who is serving a four-year term in a disproportionate assets case, by allowing her to meet visitors beyond 5 pm. As per reports, Sasikala has seen 27 visits by various people in the 31 days she has been lodged in the jail, which is also against prison manual.
Ghaziabad councillor held for morphed Adityanath image on FB
A municipal councillor from Loni has been arrested by Ghaziabad police for allegedly posting a morphed photograph of newly-elected Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on his Facebook timeline. A complaint was lodged against Ramkumar Chauhan by a member of the Hindu Yuva Vahini, an organisation founded by Adityanath. The alleged inappropriate post on Facebook was deleted.
Rajasthan announces reward on 'gau rakshaks' who lynched man
The Rajasthan Police has announced a reward of ₹5,000 for anybody providing information on each of the six suspected 'gau rakshaks' who lynched a 55-year-old man to death. All the identified accused have been booked for murder, the police said. The deceased and four others were attacked when they were transporting cattle along the Alwar highway on Saturday.
Over 52 thefts reported daily in Delhi Metro this year: Govt
Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir on Wednesday said that over 52 thefts have been reported every day in the Delhi Metro this year so far. While 3,854 theft cases have been reported in the Delhi Metro till March 15 this year, a total of 9,705 theft cases were reported in 2016 and 3,104 in 2015.
White House calls Pulitzer Prize winner a 'left-wing blog'
White House spokesperson Sean Spicer called Pulitzer Prize-winner journalism site ProPublica a "left-wing blog" and dismissed its report on changes made to a trust document allowing President Donald Trump to withdraw money from his businesses without disclosing it. In response, ProPublica delivered a 15-tweet thread defending its reporting and shared the revised document.
F-16 fighter jet crashes near Washington DC
An F-16 fighter jet has crashed two miles south of Joint Base Andrews, near Washington DC, according to reports. The pilot on board the aircraft reportedly ejected and was picked up by a military helicopter before being taken to the hospital. There have been no reports of injuries and homes in the area have been evacuated, reports added.
100 cities organise pillow fights to help homeless kids
Over 100 cities around the world recently hosted public pillow fights to collect donations for the needy, including shelters for homeless children. People also dressed up in different costumes for the International Pillow Fight Day held on April 1. The event was held in cities including New York, Amsterdam, Bengaluru, London and Budapest.
Airtel promoter pays ₹2 lakh to settle insider trading case
Bharti Airtel's promoter firm Indian Continent Investment has settled an alleged insider trading case by paying ₹2.17 lakh towards settlement charges to SEBI. The company, which bought Airtel shares between 2007 to 2010, saw its holding cross 5% in April 2008, requiring it to make necessary disclosures. However, it was alleged the promoter company failed to make such disclosures.
RBI appoints Malvika Sinha as new Executive Director
The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Malvika Sinha as Executive Director (ED), who took charge on April 3, 2017. As Executive Director, Sinha will look after Foreign Exchange Department, Department of Government and Bank Accounts and Internal Debt Management Department. Notably, Sinha holds a master's degree from University of Bombay and has done her master's in Public Administration.
Make 'My Name is Khanna' and cast me: Twinkle to Johar
Actress-author Twinkle Khanna suggested her friend filmmaker Karan Johar to cast her in a sequel to his 2010 film My Name is Khan and add two alphabets to name the new film 'My Name is Khanna'. Her response was prompted by Johar's tweet showing appreciation for Twinkle's acting skills in a recent smartphone advertisement.
Farhan, Aditya get into a verbal spat over Shraddha: Report
As per reports, Farhan Akhtar and Aditya Roy Kapur got into a verbal spat as Farhan got upset over Aditya bonding with Shraddha Kapoor at a recent event. Shraddha is said to have gone to Farhan's residence to sort out the issue. While Farhan is reportedly dating Shraddha currently, Aditya is rumoured to be her ex-boyfriend.
Salman Khan pens foreword for Asha Parekh's autobiography
Actor Salman Khan has penned a foreword for veteran actress Asha Parekh's autobiography. He has started the foreword by writing, "They don't make them like her anymore". Salman has further written about Asha Parekh's journey and her choice of films over the years. The book will be unveiled by Salman this week in Mumbai.
Man dies trying to eat doughnut in 80 seconds in challenge
A 42-year-old from United States, Travis Malouff, reportedly choked to death on Sunday, trying to eat a doughnut in 80 seconds as part of a doughnut shop's eating challenge. A witness stated that people tried to help him when they realised he was choking but were unsuccessful. Reports later revealed that Malouff died "due to obstruction of the airway".
Indian ODI team retains fourth spot in ICC ODI team rankings
The Indian ODI team has retained its fourth spot in the ICC ODI team rankings despite not playing the 50-over format for over two months. The Virat Kohli-led Indian team has 112 rating points, one point behind New Zealand. South Africa lead the chart with 119 rating points followed by Australia with 118.
Rashid Khan becomes 1st Afghan player to feature in IPL
Spinner Rashid Khan became the first cricketer from Afghanistan to play in an Indian Premier League match, after featuring for the Sunrisers Hyderabad against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season opener on Wednesday. The 18-year-old leg-spinner had said, "I am looking forward to working closely with Muttiah Muralitharan as it is going to help me a lot."
Firm ordered to pay ₹55 crore for selling video game cheats
A US court has ordered developer Bossland to pay ₹55 crore to the company behind popular video games like World of Warcraft and Overwatch, for selling apps that let users cheat. The tools included ability to see other players' positions, health scores and other information from a distance within games. However, Bossland's website is still advertising cheats for several games.
Hacker magazine offers ₹6.5L for Donald Trump's tax returns
Hacker magazine '2600' has reinstated a bounty of ₹6.5 lakh for submission of complete federal tax returns of US President Donald Trump to seek "truth and accountability". However, 2600 added that it is "not an appeal for people to hack the IRS." Founded in 1984, the magazine was named after the frequency that gave hackers ability to control landline phones.
Indian Railways to redevelop 400 major stations
Indian Railways plans to redevelop about 400 'A-1' and 'A' category stations with private participation, Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu has said. These stations are generally located in major cities and are important tourist destinations. Prabhu said the cost of redevelopment will be met by leveraging the commercial development of spare railway land/air space in and around the station.
Islamic State used Mosul museum as tax department
After capturing Mosul in 2014, the militant group Islamic State destroyed its museum and turned it into their tax department. This was revealed after envelopes used to issue orders to pay Islamic tax, one of the main sources of funding for the militants, were found in the museum's basement. Iraqi troops took the museum back from the militants last month.
US man convicted of raping girlfriend over last cigarette
A man from Rhode Island, US has been convicted of repeatedly raping his then-girlfriend after he became angry that she smoked their last cigarette. A Superior Court jury convicted the man of four counts of first-degree sexual assault for the April 2014 attack. Prosecutors said the man violently assaulted the woman, who fled the apartment wearing only a bed sheet.
Jayalalithaa will not be declared a convict in DA case: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa will not be declared a convict in the disproportionate assets case. The court dismissed Karnataka government's review petition seeking to declare the deceased AIADMK leader a convict and recover a ₹100-crore fine by selling her properties. Earlier, the court had convicted AIADMK leader Sasikala in the case.
Chinese billionaire lost $3.1 billion in less than 90 mins
The billionaire Chairman of a Chinese dairy company, Yang Kai, lost $3.1 billion in less than 90 minutes when his company's stock fell recently. The value of Yang’s stake in the company fell to $530 million from $3.6 billion. While the reason for the fall in stock is unclear, his company's disclosures from lenders show heavy reliance on debt.
11-yr-old accidentally makes ₹4.8 lakh online game purchases
An 11-year-old from the UK unintentionally made online game purchases worth about ₹4.8 lakh after accessing his parents' iTunes account on his iPad. The boy's mother said that he generally asks before making small purchases but on seeing an available ₹8,000 purchase, he grew curious and pressed multiple times. However, Apple has agreed to refund the amount to the family.
Will entertain with dignity, money isn't only reason: Sunil
Actor-comedian Sunil Grover has tweeted that for him, money can't be the only reason to do something, or not to do something. "My intentions are to act and to entertain with dignity," he added. His comments come at a time when he is said to have left The Kapil Sharma Show along with Asghar Ali, Chandan Prabhakar and Sugandha Mishra.
Stand-up comedian Biswa writes Facebook post against suicide
Stand-up comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath wrote a Facebook post on suicide and failure. Biswa wrote, "I don't feel like a failure and I am happy with my life." He said this is despite how he did not manage to get campus placement even though IITs having a near 100% placement rate and how he was depressed for some years.
Yeh Half Girlfriend kya hota hain, asks Arjun in new promo
Actor Arjun Kapoor has featured in a new promo for his upcoming film 'Half Girlfriend', where he asks the question, "Yeh Half Girlfriend kya hota hain?" Based on the novel of the same name written by Chetan Bhagat, the film stars Arjun as the character 'Madhav Jha' while Shraddha Kapoor portrays 'Riya Somani'. The film will release on May 19.
Harsha Bhogle to be part of IPL 2017's Hindi commentary team
Harsha Bhogle has announced on Facebook that he will be part of the Hindi commentary panel for broadcasters SET Max during IPL 2017. "It will be a new experience doing commentary in Hindi. I've done it before but only a little bit here and there...You will have to pardon (or be amused by) the Hyderabadi intonation and accent!" Bhogle stated.
New York's Eleven Madison Park named world's best restaurant
Eleven Madison Park in New York has topped the 'World's 50 Best Restaurants' list, which debuted in 2002. 'Osteria Francescana' in Italy and 'El Celler de Can Roca' in Spain were ranked second and third respectively. The list was prepared by a panel of over 1,000 chefs, food writers and other experts from 26 geographical regions.
Uber driver carrying loaded gun, fake police badge arrested
An Uber driver in the US has been arrested for impersonating a police officer and carrying a concealed weapon. The police said they found a fake police badge, a stolen license plate, and a pistol with loaded magazines in the vehicle. The driver is also accused of driving with a siren and telling passengers about "killing people and chasing murderers."
No plans to demonetise ₹2,000 notes: Govt
Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju has said in the Rajya Sabha that the government has no plans to demonetise the new ₹2,000 currency notes as was stated in several reports. Stating that the fake currency has mostly been seized from Gujarat and West Bengal, he added, "It is not correct that fake currencies cannot be identified."
Puma sues Forever 21 for copying shoe designs
Puma has sued retail fashion label Forever 21 accusing the company of copying a number of the Fenty X Rihanna designs created by singer Rihanna. Puma is demanding the retailer to stop selling the alleged rip-offs of Puma's fur slides, bow slides and creepers. It has also demanded that Forever 21 hand over all profits it has made from them.nn
Indian has record for heaviest weight held with eyelid
Satyajit Hota from India holds the Guinness World Record for the heaviest weight held with the eyelid at 3.51 kilograms. The record was established on the sets of 'Rekorlar Dunyasi' in Istanbul, Turkey, in June 2013. He earlier established the record with 3.40 kilograms in Italy in March 2012.
Boot house made of recycled material is up for rent in Texas
A house shaped like a boot, which is mostly made up of recycled material, is up for rent in Texas, United States, for about ₹78,000 a month. The house, built by artist Dan Phillips, is 35-foot-tall and includes two bedrooms, one bathroom and a rooftop deck. The entire structure reportedly took about a year and a half to complete.
Rabbit track and field competition held in Czech Republic
A rabbit track and field competition was recently held as part of a hunting exhibition about 60 kilometres from Prague in Czech Republic. About 100 rabbits took part in the competition, which featured various events such as long jump and high jump. It further included a 'running on a flat track' event.
Nasscom appoints Quatrro's Raman Roy as Chairman
IT industry body Nasscom on Wednesday appointed Quatrro CMD Raman Roy as its Chairman for 2017-18. Roy, who will assume the position from April 6, takes over from CP Gurnani, CEO of Tech Mahindra. Further, Nasscom has also named Rishad Premji, Wipro Chief Strategy Officer and son of Azim Premji, as its Vice Chairman.
Reliance Jio could earn ₹21,300 crore this fiscal: Moody's
Reliance Jio will be able to generate revenue of about ₹21,300 crore for the current financial year, assuming its 7.2 crore Prime users pay for services between July 2017 and March 2018, ratings agency Moody's said. Further, Jio's paid customers are "credit positive" for Reliance Industries, it noted. Jio's aggressive stance will ensure heightened competition in the sector, it added.
Customers to boycott SBI over new transaction charges
Following SBI's new rules, including charges on certain transactions, effective April 1, some customers have taken to social media to call for a "no transaction day" on April 6. They are calling for protests from April 24-April 26, if the bank does not remove the charges. Customers of six banks that merged with SBI also have to follow the rules.
SBI stock jumps to 25-month high on merger with 5 associates
Shares of State Bank of India, India's largest lender, closed at a 25-month high on Wednesday, gaining for the ninth straight trading session. The surge came after SBI merged its five associate banks and Bharatiya Mahila Bank on April 1. With the merger, SBI has joined the league of top 50 banks globally in terms of assets.
Suniel Shetty to host reality TV show India's Asli Champion
Actor Suniel Shetty is set to host the upcoming reality television show 'India's Asli Champion...Hai Dum!' Talking about the show, the 55-year-old actor said, "It will test the contestants' will power to go that extra mile when their physical strength gives up." The show is scheduled to premiere soon on the channel '&TV'.
Rajkummar Rao to work with John Abraham in upcoming film
Actor Rajkummar Rao will work with John Abraham in an upcoming film which is tentatively titled 'Chor Nikal Ke Bhaaga'. John will reportedly play the role of a policeman in the film, which will be directed by Amar Kaushik. The film will also feature Tamannaah Bhatia as an air hostess, reports added.
High school junior takes his 93-year-old grandmother to prom
Connor Campbell, a high school student from US took his 93-year-old grandmother to his school dance. She got her makeup and hair done by her daughter for the occasion and said dancing with Connor was the best part of the evening. "I won't go next year. I want him to find a girlfriend," she said with a laugh.
Yuvraj, Dhawan, Warner play indoor cricket due to rain
Players of the Indian Premier League side Sunrisers Hyderabad including Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan and captain David Warner played cricket with a tennis ball indoors due to rain in Hyderabad. David Warner chose to bowl while Dhawan batted before former Indian pacer Javagal Srinath bowled to Yuvraj at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Footballer slips while taking corner, gives handball foul
Scottish footballer Charlie Adam slipped while taking a corner kick for his team Stoke City and touched the ball, resulting in a handball foul for Burnley in Premier League on Tuesday. Adam slipped before knocking the ball with his knee and then collected it to retake the corner, which was not allowed by the referee.
Ex-F1 champ disqualified from Ironman triathlon for speeding
Formula One driver and former champion Jenson Button was disqualified from an Ironman triathlon for overspeeding during the cycling section. Button, participating in the Ironman 70.3 in California, finished third but was later stripped off his title when he went over the speed limit in a cycling section where riders are supposed to be slow for safety reasons.
Woman spends 13 hrs in wet clothes as flight bars loo access
An 87-year-old woman, Kocharik Tsamouzian, sat in wet clothes for 13 hours after British Airways cabin crew refused to let her use the toilet, during her journey from Los Angeles to London in December. The flight was delayed on the runway for 90 minutes, during which she was not granted access to the toilet, and ended up wetting her clothes.n
Dutch men hold hands in protest against LGBTQ violence
Dutch men are holding hands in an act of protest and solidarity after a gay couple was beaten for holding hands in public. The couple was holding hands in Arnhem, Netherlands, when they were attacked by a group on Sunday morning. "Hand in hand with gay people and shoulder to shoulder against discrimination," wrote a person on Twitter.
Pepsi faces flak for new ad featuring Kendall Jenner
Pepsi has been criticised for 'trivialising' political resistance over a new advertisement which shows Kendall Jenner using a beverage can as a peace offering to police during a protest. "[T]his...ad is disgusting why would you make money out of protest," read a tweet. Another user commented, "[I]f a cop tries to beat or kill you hand them a Pepsi asap!"
Dalai Lama's visit seriously damaged ties with India: China
China on Wednesday said that Dalai Lama's visit to the "disputed" part of the eastern part of China-India border caused serious damage to China's interests and China-India relations. It added that the country will lodge a diplomatic protest to India. However, India has maintained that China should not interfere in India's internal matters.
Sensex, Nifty close at record high
The benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty ended at record closing highs on Wednesday ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy statement due on Thursday. The Sensex breached the 30,000-mark during intraday trade before closing at 29,974. Further, Nifty also touched a fresh lifetime high of 9,274 during the day.
Does money get locked up by investing in Mutual Funds?
On investing in Mutual Funds, the money is managed by professional fund managers and is not locked up. Mutual Funds ensure flexibility to redeem the investment either partially or entirely. Additionally, investors can also give standing instructions to the Mutual Funds company to transfer a fixed amount into their bank account on a specified date of every month or quarter.
Kohli named Wisden's Leading Cricketer in the World for 2016
Virat Kohli has been named as the Leading Cricketer in the World for 2016, in this year's edition of the Wisden Cricketer's Almanack. Kohli becomes the third Indian to be bestowed with the honour, with Virender Sehwag winning it twice in 2008 and 2009, and Sachin Tendulkar in 2010. Kohli had the highest average in all three formats last year.
eBay Founder commits $100mn fund for investigative reporting
E-commerce major eBay's Founder Pierre Omidyar's charity firm announced a $100 million commitment to support investigative reporting on Wednesday. The first $4.5 million will go to International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, which led the Panama Papers investigation. "A free media is key to providing trusted information and critical checks on those in positions of power," said Omidyar.