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Kapil given 1 month by channel to improve show's TRP: Report
As per reports, Kapil Sharma has been given a month-long extension to improve TRPs of 'The Kapil Sharma Show', and solve issues among its actors by the channel. Sunil Grover, Chandan Prabhakar, Ali Asgar and Sugandha Mishra haven't shot for the show, following Kapil's brawl with Sunil. The show is due for renewal with the channel in a ₹105-crore deal.
No one has the right to say what sort of a mom I am: Kareena
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has said no one has the right to comment on how she conducts herself after delivery or what sort of a mother she is. "It's whimsical to generalise that all women go through depression after childbirth," she added. Kareena further said she will not scream from rooftops about experiencing motherhood or how much she loves Taimur.
New Zealand cricketer handed two-year ban for doping
New Zealand cricketer, Adam King, has been handed a two-year ban by the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand for the use of anabolic steroids and hormones. King, who plays as a medium-fast bowler for Paraparaumu Cricket Club, had been charged by Drug Free Sport NZ (DFSNZ) of using banned substances, following which he was slapped with a ban.
Remains of 3,700-year-old pyramid discovered in Egypt
The remains of a 3,700-year-old pyramid have been discovered in Egypt, the Egyptian Antiquities Ministry has said. The pyramid, believed to date back to the 13th pharaonic dynasty, was found at the Dahshur royal necropolis near Cairo. A block engraved with hieroglyphic lines and an interior corridor were also discovered.
E-heated hookah tobacco kills 70% more lung cells: Study
A US-based study on heating the same hookah tobacco with traditional charcoal and electric heat source found charcoal killed 10% of human lung cells while the latter killed 80% within 48 hours. Researchers said that the e-heating released higher hydrocarbons as it constantly heated the tobacco at higher temperatures while charcoal cooled down after every inhalation from the hookah pipe.
Graphene net filters seawater into drinking water
Researchers at US-based National Graphene Institute have developed graphene-oxide membranes that can filter out small nanoparticles, organic molecules, and large salts. Membrane's tiny capillaries block salt from flowing with water as they form 'shell' of water molecules around salt's molecules. Membrane's pore size can be controlled to sieve common salts out of seawater and make it potable.
Bengal jail inmates to design, model at fashion show
Inmates of the Presidency central jail in Kolkata will participate in a fashion show on April 14, wherein they will design and model the outfits. "It gives a chance for the inmates to... showcase their talent," said MLA Abani Mohan Joardar. The inmates will also be trained by designer Abhishek Dutta, who will set up a unit inside the jail.
Singapore deports Indian imam over racist remarks
The Singapore government has decided to deport an Indian imam, Nalla Mohamed Abdul Jameel, for his remarks against the Jewish and Christian communities. Jameel who was fined over ₹1.5 lakh by the court said that he was "filled with great remorse" for the tension and trauma caused by his remarks and was grateful that he was not sentenced to prison.
Serbia elects Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic as President
Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic has won the country's presidential election, securing 55% of votes. A self-professed pro-EU reformer, Vucic said the people had voted for his policy of joining the European Union while strengthening ties with traditional allies Russia and China. The win is believed to tighten his rule in the country where his Serbian Progressive party dominates parliament.
Sanyo's sale offers discounts of minimum 25% on Full HD LED TVs
Japanese major Sanyo is offering discounts of minimum 25% on its Full HD LED TVs till April 6, exclusively on Amazon. With features like wide-viewing angles, Dot noise reduction, and real colors, the wide range of Full HD LED TVs are available at a starting price of ₹16,990. The TVs are also equipped with box speakers that give surround sound.
Fourfold increase in train drivers failing alcohol test
The Indian Railways has witnessed an almost fourfold increase in the number of train drivers failing the alcohol test over the past five years, official data showed. Further, on an average 15% of these drivers failed the alcohol test at the end of their journey. Notably, the spike in such cases was over 50% in 2015 and 2016.
Vulnerable Jharkhand tribals to get food delivered by post
Jharkhand government on Monday launched its food post scheme, a first in India, for 70,000 families of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). By delivering food through special messengers, the government aims to check malnutrition and hunger deaths among these tribes, officials said. Under the National Food Security Act, PVTGs are entitled to 35 kg of free ration every month.
Man set world record with chain of 40 hanging bubbles
The longest hanging bubble chain consists of 40 bubbles and was achieved by Stefano Righi from Italy, according to the Guinness World Records. The bubble artist established the record in Florence, Italy, in February 2017. Further, the record for the longest stacked bubble chain comprises 21 bubbles and was established in January 2011.
There is a beach hidden inside a cave in Mexico
The Playa del Amor beach, also called the Hidden Beach, is located inside a cave on Marietas Islands, Mexico. A gaping hole makes the beach visible from above, and it can only be reached by swimming or kayaking through a tunnel. Geologists believe that the beach was created by bomb explosions around the 1900s.
FBI paid technicians to find child porn in people's computer
According to court documents, FBI made payments to computer technicians from US electronics company Best Buy in exchange for finding child pornography on customers' computers. A Best Buy employee also claimed to be writing software program to automatically identify images of child porn. However, the company said that the employees' decision to accept payments was "inconsistent" with its policies.
FIR against Prashant Bhushan over his tweets on Lord Krishna
Ex-Congress leader Savio Rodrigues filed a FIR on Tuesday against Swaraj Abhiyan member Prashant Bhushan for his recent tweets calling Lord Krishna a 'legendary eve-teaser'. The complainant said that he had given 48-hour time to Bhushan to delete the controversial tweets and apologise, but he failed to do so. Notably, Bhushan apologised on Twitter this morning.
Talks of me joining BJP baseless: Mulayam's daughter-in-law
Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav has said that the speculations of her joining the BJP over frequent meetings with Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath are baseless. "People just talk. All the more when a woman tries to do something worthwhile...I had met Yogiji even before. There is nothing new about me meeting him," she added.
BJP ministers to visit LS seats which the party lost in 2014
With an eye on 2019 General Elections, several BJP ministers will be visiting over 120 Lok Sabha constituencies where the party had lost in 2014. It would be a part of an eight-day drive starting April 6. While Amit Shah will be in Hyderabad, Rajnath Singh, Arun Jaitley and Nitin Gadkari will be in Kolkata South, Bengaluru (Rural) and Nazimabad.
Youth need jobs, not vigilantism of anti-Romeo squads: CPM
Through a video message, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday said India's youth need jobs and not cow 'protection samities' or vigilantism of 'anti-Romeo squads'. "We don't have any dearth of resources in our country. If all the bad loans taken by the big corporates are recovered, then there's over ₹11 lakh crores at the disposal of country," he added.
BJP’s Yashwant Sinha held for carrying out Navratri march
Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha, along with 100 villagers, was on Tuesday arrested for carrying out Navratri march through a restricted route in Hazaribagh's Mahudi in BJP-ruled Jharkhand. Last year curfew was imposed in Hazaribagh after two groups clashed on the last day of the Ram Navami. The Muslim villagers had reportedly objected to Ram Navami procession at certain parts.
Snapdeal held 5 meetings with staff promising profitability
Snapdeal Co-founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal reportedly interacted with the employees in at least five townhall meetings in the past weeks where promises of achieving profitability were made. On employees' questions regarding Snapdeal being a takeover target, both the founders denied any takeover talks. In a letter last month, Bahl had asked employees to prepare for an IPO.
4 top-level executives quit startup Urban Ladder in a month
At least four top-level executives quit online furniture startup Urban Ladder in March, according to reports. Urban Ladder's CMO Sanjay Gupta is among the ones who quit last month. Last year, at least three top-level executives including Urban Ladder's CTO Apurva Dalal had quit. Founded in 2012 by IIM Bangalore alumni, Urban Ladder has raised over $92 million to date.
Invention uses gravity and bacteria to purify water
Canada-based researchers have developed a system that uses gravity and bacteria to remove 99.99% of contaminants to turn non-potable water into drinking water. The system consists of tanks of biofilms that catch dirt, organic particles, bacteria and viruses while letting clean water filter down by gravity. The biofilms' bacteria then eats away the captured pollutants without the need of chemicals.
No problem with the eggs made in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said, "There is no problem with eggs produced in Bengal," after reports of production of artificial eggs emerged in Kolkata. Banerjee added, "We are investigating the eggs that have come from outside." A woman had alleged that she was sold "fake eggs" with a "plastic-like quality," following which a shopkeeper was arrested.
30-foot-long whale found dead on Odisha beach
A 30-foot-long carcass of a whale was found washed ashore on Odisha's Puri beach on Monday. It is suspected that the mammal died after being hit by a ship or vessel in the deep sea. "Global warming, climate change, and increased pollution in seawater could be among reasons of death of sea mammals," a member of coastal protection body said.
Dalai Lama's visit strictly religious, not political: Centre
Warning China against creating an "artificial controversy" around Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, the Centre on Monday asserted that the visit was strictly religious and not political. The government asserted that India never had any problem with the neighbouring countries, adding that the people of Arunachal Pradesh desired to have cordial relations with the people of China.
Madras HC asks Tamil Nadu government to waive farmers' loans
The Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu government to waive loans of all farmers in cooperative banks. Earlier, Tamil Nadu government had waived cooperative bank loans of farmers owning upto 5 acres land. This comes after the farmers have been protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi for over two weeks demanding a drought relief package and waiver of loans.
Cuban winemaker uses condoms for fermenting fruits
The owner of a winery in Cuba uses condoms during the fermentation process. Sixty-five-year-old Orestes Estevez uses condoms to assist the fermentation of fruit in plastic bottles. He said his process "provides more security to the wine because bacteria does not enter from other places." His winery, which opened in 2000, has become a neighbourhood attraction.
COO pay hike focused to make Infosys competitive: CEO Sikka
Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka defended the rise in compensation of COO UB Pravin Rao, stating, "It is essential for us to see that this revision in his compensation...is focused on making Infosys more competitive." It is critical to retain key talent, Sikka added. His statement comes after Co-founder Narayana Murthy, in a letter, said Rao's pay hike was "not proper".
J'khand HC stays order against Govinda over defamatory song
Jharkhand High Court on Monday stayed a property attachment order against actor Govinda in a defamation case for alleged offensive lyrics in a song from 1996 film 'Chhote Sarkar'. It has been claimed that the lyrics 'Ek chumma tu mujhko udhar de de, badle mein UP Bihar lele', defame UP and Bihar. The case was filed in 1997.
KKR sign NZ pacer Grandhomme as Andre Russell's replacement
Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders have signed New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme as a replacement for West Indies' Andre Russell, who is set to miss the Indian Premier League 2017. The West Indian has been handed a one-year ban for violating anti-doping whereabouts regulations. "We are looking it as an opportunity," KKR captain Gautam Gambhir said.
American football club looking for a Chief Tattoo Officer
American football club Philadelphia Union have sent out an advertisement seeking applications for a Chief Tattoo Officer, which they claim will be a permanent position at the club. "Tattoos are a vital part of sport, fan and supporter culture. Just as tattoos are for life, fans choose a club to passionately support for life," the club's advertisement read.
New Zealand postal service starts delivering KFC
The New Zealand Post has started delivering KFC in Tauranga city, to stem major revenue losses as the number of people using the postal service continues to fall. NZ Post spokesperson Mike Stewart said, "we want to survive for another 100 years but we urgently need to diversify our business." KFC may start delivering food across half the country.
SP vows to back Yogi Adityanath govt for UP's welfare
Hoping that BJP would fulfill all its promises mentioned in the manifesto, the Samajwadi Party on Tuesday vowed to support Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's government for the state's welfare. "He knows very well as to what to do...I hope the farmers' loan will be pardoned...Even nationalised banks' loan should also be pardoned," SP leader Juhi Singh said.
Karl Lagerfield, artist Steven Wilson team up for collection
Fashion designer Karl Lagerfield has collaborated with artist and illustrator Steven Wilson on a limited-edition capsule collection of clothing and accessories. Wilson has created graphics including a portrait of Lagerfeld, a camera and a pair of sunglasses. "Abstract cyan, magenta and yellow shapes are laid on top of one another to create a design that has identifiable form," said Wilson.
RBI clears proposal to introduce ₹200 notes: Reports
The board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cleared a proposal to introduce banknotes of ₹200 denomination, according to multiple reports. The decision was reportedly taken at an RBI board meeting held in March. The process of printing the new ₹200 notes is likely to begin after June, once the government officially approves this new denomination, reports added.
Government's tax collections grow 18% to ₹17.10 lakh crore
The Central government's tax collections grew 18% during the financial year 2016-17 to ₹17.10 lakh crore, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday. While direct tax collections grew by 14.2% to ₹8.47 lakh crore, the indirect tax collections stood at ₹8.63 lakh crore. In his Budget for 2017-18, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had revised the tax target to ₹16.97 lakh crore.
Student commits suicide post live-streaming suicide tutorial
A 24-year-old engineering student allegedly committed suicide by jumping from his 19th-floor room at Taj Lands End hotel, Mumbai on Monday. The deceased, Arjun Bhardwaj, earlier uploaded a Facebook Live video on 'how to commit suicide' where he was drinking. The police found a suicide note saying, "I am a drug addict, and I do not want to live anymore."
Pic shows Deepika Padukone performing aarti in Rishikesh
Pictures of actress Deepika Padukone performing the Ganga aarti in Rishikesh with her mother Ujjala Padukone have surfaced on social media. Deepika can be seen wearing a white kurta and pants with a shawl wrapped around her. The 31-year-old actress also visited an ashram in Rishikesh where she was gifted a Rudraksha sapling by the ashram's head.
Tests' 1st 300-scorer never played a Test after triple ton
England opener Andy Sandham, who scored Test cricket's first triple century on April 4, 1930, did not play another Test after scoring the first-ever international 300. Sandham had scored 325 in a Test against West Indies, and subsequently went on a tour to South Africa. The 40-year-old suffered a broken bone during the tour and never played a Test again.
IPL 10 to have 8 opening ceremonies: Chairman Rajeev Shukla
The tenth edition of the Indian Premier League, which kicks off on Wednesday in Hyderabad, will have eight separate opening ceremonies. IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla said the ceremonies will be held before the opening matches at home stadiums of each of the eight teams. Bollywood actors Parineeti Chopra, Tiger Shroff, among others, are expected to perform at the ceremonies.
Cyber Hub, Leela Hotel change entries to counter liquor ban
Cyber Hub and the Leela Ambience Hotel in Gurgaon have changed their entrances to ensure an increased motorable distance and circumvent the 500-metre liquor ban near highways, according to reports. Several pubs and bars want to change the entrances to their properties, even as the Excise Department said that the process to measure the motorable distance will begin on Wednesday.
EC to throw open challenge to prove EVM tampering: Report
The Election Commission will soon throw an "open challenge" to prove if EVMs can be tampered with, said a report on Tuesday. "In 2009, too, the EC had thrown an open challenge for anyone to demonstrate how EVMs owned by the ECI can be tampered with. No one could prove it," the report stated.
Kejriwal wants Delhi govt to pay his lawyer's fees: Report
As per reports, CM Arvind Kejriwal wants Delhi government to pay for his lawyer Ram Jethmalani's fees, which is around ₹4 crore, in the defamation case filed against him by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Delhi's Deputy CM Manish Sisodia had signed the bills and sent them for clearance to Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, reports stated.
Prashant Bhushan apologises for tweet on Lord Krishna
Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan on Tuesday apologised for his tweet on Lord Krishna, stating his "tweet was inappropriately phrased and has unintentionally hurt sentiments of many people". While slamming the anti-Romeo squad in UP, Bhushan had earlier tweeted that Lord Krishna was a "legendary eve teaser". Later, BJP had filed an FIR against him.
I'll treat Kejriwal as one of my poor clients: Jethmalani
Reacting to the allegations against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal over his lawyer's fees, senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani on Tuesday said that even if Kejriwal can't pay him, he'll appear for free and treat him as one of his poor clients. Earlier there were reports that Kejriwal wants Delhi government to pay for Jethmalani's fees, which is around ₹4 crore.
NASA Mars drone to look for potential human habitation sites
NASA has engineered drones that will scan the surface of Mars looking for suitable areas to build human habitats. The 'Mars Electric Flyer' project focuses on electrically powered lightweight structures with autonomous navigation. The aircraft, still in the prototype stage, is designed for the thin atmospheric conditions on Mars and is currently undergoing flight tests at NASA's Langley center.
Researchers flatten nanometre-high wrinkles in graphene
MIT researchers have devised a way to flatten nanometre-high wrinkles in graphene, a carbon form. Graphene is usually obtained by chemical vapour depostion of carbon atoms on copper. But the researchers used an oxidised silicon wafer bearing electrostatic charges instead of copper. On depositing graphene, the silicon dioxide pulled graphene's carbon atoms onto the wafer, ironing out the wrinkles.
Researchers announce discovery of Europe's first cave fish
Researchers recently reported the discovery of the first European cave fish, first sighted by a cave diver in Germany as it was "strange looking". A live specimen was caught for research purposes. The fish shows cave-like adaptations including small inner curved eyes, colourless skin, long whisker-like sensory organs on heads and larger nostrils than fishes living closer to the surface.
PM Modi retweets wedding card with 'Swachh Bharat' logo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently retweeted an Indian wedding card bearing the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan' logo. The man, who originally shared the card, had tweeted, "My dad specifically wanted @swachhbharat logo to be there on my sister's wedding invitation, hence got it". The wedding card was also retweeted by Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh, and Goa's CM Manohar Parrikar.
Rajasthan govt to denotify highways to avoid SC's liquor ban
Rajasthan government has decided to denotify the state highways to urban roads or district roads to avoid the Supreme Court order banning liquor shops within 500 metres of state, national highways. "This would mean that most liquor vends would continue," said a government official. In 2015-16, Rajasthan earned ₹6,700 crore from excise duty and aimed for ₹7,300 crore for 2016-17.
Govt planning to deport 10k Rohingya Muslims from Jammu
The Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government are exploring ways to deport over 10,000 Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar who are currently living in Jammu and Kashmir. Rohingya Muslims are mostly living in Jammu and Samba districts and came to the state after entering India illegally through either Indo-Bangladesh border or Indo-Myanmar border or travelling through the Bay of Bengal.
Need to ban Lamanis from Goa: Tourism Minister
Goa Tourism minister Manohar Ajgaonkar has said Lamanis, members of a nomadic tribe mostly hailing from Karnataka, should be banned from Goa as they besmirch the state’s reputation. He also asked the police to take action against drug trade. Lamanis, known for their colourful costumes are involved in the seasonal tourism trade, selling trinkets and handmade clothes along the coastline.
Shane Watson to lead RCB in Kohli, de Villiers' absence
Australian all-rounder Shane Watson will captain Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening match of IPL 10 on Wednesday, after AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli were ruled out due to injuries. Coach Daniel Vettori had announced de Villiers will captain the team while Kohli sits out, but the South African suffered a back injury in a domestic T20 competition.
Serena Williams plays table tennis with NBA's Steph Curry
Twenty-three-time women's singles Grand Slam champion Serena Williams is seen playing table tennis with NBA Golden State Warriors' superstar Steph Curry in an advertisement. In the video, Curry and Williams are seen trashing and breaking objects in the green room as a result of their heated table tennis match.
Steve Smith dresses in Marathi attire, posts pic with Rahane
Aussie captain Steve Smith posted a picture on Instagram on Monday of himself, dressed in Maharashtrian attire and posing alongside Indian vice-captain and Rising Pune Supergiant teammate Ajinkya Rahane. "Trying out some traditional Indian fashion here in Pune with Ajinkya. What do y'all think? #fashion #dressups," wrote Smith. He will captain the Pune franchise this season, replacing MS Dhoni.
What do you need Champions Trophy for, asks Ravi Shastri
Ravi Shastri has said the ICC Champions Trophy dilutes the World Cup's importance. "What do you need Champions Trophy for? Five years down the line, there will be very little 50-over cricket. There are too many ICC tournaments...If you ask me about the last 10-12 World Cups, I will tell you...ask me last three Champions Trophies...I don't know," said Shastri.
Aastha Tourist Special Train departs on 10-day journey
The Aastha Tourist Special Train, which is taking travellers to pilgrimage sites in North India, departed from Puri on Tuesday, according to an East Coast Railway release. The train is travelling to destinations including Mathura, Vrindavan, Agra, Haridwar, Amritsar and Vaishnodevi over a period of 10 nights till April 14.
Researchers investigating 4 possible candidates for Planet 9
A public search for 'Planet Nine' of the Solar System with about 60,000 participants classified over four million celestial objects in three days, a task which could've taken over four years of scientific analysis. An Australia-based team is studying four possible candidates for Planet Nine and will classify other objects into dwarf planets or asteroids by using telescopes spread worldwide.
David Beckham's son criticised over Native American tattoo
Former footballer David Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn Beckham has been criticised by fans for getting a tattoo of a Native American figure on his arm. "Why do you even have a native American person in cultural clothing tattooed on your arm when you're British?" commented a user. "[T]his tattoo is cultural appropriation, super offensive and just wrong," read another comment.
Trump signs resolution scrapping internet privacy rules
US President Donald Trump today signed a resolution reversing a Barack Obama-era rule that restricted internet providers from sharing users' browsing history without their permission. The rule also required internet providers to secure the users' data from the hackers and notify users of any data breach. The Republicans argued the rules were confusing to consumers and unfair to internet providers.
Elon Musk-led Tesla's market value surpasses Ford's
The valuation of Elon Musk Co-founded electric vehicle maker Tesla on Monday reached $48.2 billion, surpassing Ford's market valuation of $45.1 billion. Founded in 2003, Tesla's shares hit an all-time high on reporting its worldwide car shipments, which exceeded analysts' estimates. Meanwhile, shares of Ford, founded in 1903, fell as its shipments missed projections.
Spinal cord stimulator lets man with paralysed legs move
US-based researchers used electrical stimulation on the spinal cord to help a man move his paralysed legs voluntarily. The 26-year-old patient who had lost complete motor movement below the middle of his torso underwent surgery to implant an electrode in the spinal cord below the injured area. Practising physical therapy he regained control over leg muscles and could stand independently.
A border library operates in two countries at once
A library on the US-Canada border is the world's only library to operate in two countries at once. Built in 1905 above the international border by the Canadian wife of an American merchant, the Haskell Free Library and Opera House allows both Americans and Canadians to enter without a passport. Interestingly, it has two different entrances for the countries.
Friends actor Perry declines Canadian PM's 'rematch' request
Actor Matthew Perry, who portrayed Chandler on the television series 'Friends', said that he'll pass Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's request for a rematch. Perry further joked that this was owing to PM Trudeau currently having an army at his disposal. On April 1, Trudeau tweeted, "I've been giving it some thought...who hasn't wanted to punch Chandler? How about a rematch?"
I feel I lost an organ: Nia on hacking of Instagram account
Television actress Nia Sharma has revealed that her Instagram account was hacked while adding, "I feel I just lost an organ." The actress, in a series of tweets, slammed the hackers. In one of the tweets, Nia wrote, "What pleasures do they derive out of hacking an account? I enjoyed my Instagram the most... Thanx can't do it anymore."
Kohli demands ₹5 cr salary for grade A cricketers: Reports
As per reports, Indian captain Virat Kohli has demanded a salary of ₹5 crore for grade 'A', ₹3 crore for grade 'B' and ₹1.5 crore for grade 'C' players from the BCCI. Kohli, along with coach Anil Kumble, reportedly argued that Indian cricketers are fourth on the basis of earnings among international cricketers, despite BCCI being the richest cricket board.
Give us EVM for 72 hrs, will show how to rig it: Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has challenged the Election Commission to give them EVM for 72 hours and they will prove how it can be tampered with. While the poll panel has denied the allegations about EVMs tampering, AAP and Congress have demanded that the civic polls in the city must be conducted through paper ballots.
Avoid eating what is prohibited in Constitution: Naidu
Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that though food is a personal choice, one should avoid eating what is prohibited in the Constitution. "I'm a pakka (staunch) non-vegetarian and will continue to be so, and there is no restriction. I'm the direct example," he added. His statement came amid the crackdown on cow slaughter in various BJP-ruled states.
Global trade causes over 20% premature air pollution deaths
About 20% of the 34.5 lakh premature air pollution deaths every year are caused due to the dirty air generated by the production of goods in one region for consumption in another, a study has revealed. Imports to Europe were linked to 1.7 lakh overseas deaths a year, while the US consumption caused over 1 lakh deaths, the study added.
Ajmer dargah head urges Muslims to stop eating beef
The spiritual head of the Ajmer Sharif dargah, Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, on Monday called upon Muslims to give up eating beef "to honour the religious sentiments of our Hindu brethren". "My family and I have taken a pledge on this day that we will never have beef for the rest of our lives," Khan added.
Ecuador's Moreno wins presidential race; relief for Assange
Ecuador's ruling party presidential candidate Lenin Moreno on Monday won the country's presidential elections securing 51% votes against his conservative opponent Guillermo Lasso. Moreno's victory came as a relief for WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange as Lasso had vowed to evict him from the nation's London embassy if he won the runoff.
Spain asks UK to calm down over Gibraltar
Spain has urged the UK to calm down in negotiations over the future of Gibraltar, a British overseas territory to the south of Spain. This comes after Michael Howard, former leader of UK's ruling Conservative Party, threatened war to defend Gibraltar. Notably, the European Union had proposed to offer Spain a veto over Gibraltar's future trade relations with the bloc.
₹2 crore is peanuts: Shastri demands pay hike for cricketers
Former Indian all-rounder Ravi Shastri on Monday termed the recent increase in payment for Grade A cricketers by the BCCI as "peanuts". "It's nothing, ₹2 crore is peanuts. How much is an Australian (top player) getting, ₹8 crore?" Shastri said. "Your A grade contracts have to be massive, I know it has been doubled," the commentator added.
I am against cow slaughter: BJP man who promised beef supply
A day after asserting that he would ensure supply of "quality beef" if elected, BJP candidate in the Kerala's Malappuram by-poll, Sreeprakash, on Monday clarified he was against cow slaughter. "My words have been distorted...What I meant was quality food should be provided to the people," he said. Kerala BJP leadership, however, said a clarification would be sought from Sreeprakash.
Paper ballots should be considered to replace EVMs: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday demanded that the Election Commission release electronic voting machines (EVMs) for an investigation into allegations of tampering and deliberate fixing. Addressing reports of a machine registering votes only for BJP in Madhya Pradesh, Kejriwal said, "Recent observations are alarming, paper ballots should be considered to replace EVMs."
Youth pelting stones in Kashmir valley in distress: Mufti
Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said the youth who pelt stones at security forces in the Kashmir Valley are in distress and need to be engaged with to understand their problems. "Definitely, that is something without which nothing will work," she added. Mufti further said unemployment and restlessness of youth are the biggest challenges for her government.
JNU ranked good not because of anti-India slogans: Javadekar
Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday said Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Kolkata's Jadavpur University got good ranks for the good work done by students and not anti-India slogans. He said this while releasing the 'India Rankings 2017', in which Bengaluru's Indian Institute of Science ranked first. Notably, JNU was ranked as India's second best university.
Indian, Malaysian firms exchange MoUs worth ₹2.3 lakh crore
Indian and Malaysian firms have signed 31 pacts expecting investments of about $36 billion (around ₹2.3 lakh crore) in several sectors including construction, pharma, and education. The MoUs were exchanged in the presence of Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak. The Malaysian PM is currently on a six-day tour to India.
B'luru police launch selfie contest to promote skywalk use
Bengaluru Traffic Police-East on Friday launched 'Selfie on the skywalk' contest to promote the use of skywalks. Through the awareness campaign, commuters have been asked to take a selfie on any skywalk and share it on social media using the hashtags #SelfieONskywalk and #besafe. The five winners of the contest will be felicitated by the authorities.
Sonia supports petition for making sanitary napkins tax-free
Congress President Sonia Gandhi has supported a petition asking for the scrapping of tax on sanitary napkins. "I am extremely happy to know that you have taken up this case that I fully support," Gandhi said in a letter to party leader Sushmita Dev, who is spearheading the petition for making the napkins tax-free.
Army neutralises 3 Kuki militants in Assam
Indian Army on Sunday killed three Kuki militants in an encounter in Assam's East Karbi Anglong district. The army launched the operation after receiving specific intelligence regarding the presence of the militants. While two militants were killed in the encounter, one succumbed to his injuries later. Notably, a large cache of arms, ammunition and war-like stores were also recovered.
3 killed, 7 injured in landslide on J&K highway
At least three persons, including an infant girl, were killed in a landslide on the Batote-Kishtwar National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. As many as seven other people were also injured in the incident and have been taken to a local hospital for treatment. The landslide occurred when the victims were crossing a damaged portion of the road.
Former JD(U) legislator arrested over minor girl's murder
Former JD(U) legislator Suryadeo Singh has been arrested over the death of a minor girl after he opened fire in Bihar's Rohtas district, police said on Monday. "Singh was arrested after villagers complained that it was he who opened fire which resulted in the killing of the girl," it added. The firing was prompted by a land dispute, officials said.
Odisha seals 1167 liquor outlets, likely to lose ₹1200 crore
As many as 1167 liquor shops have been closed across Odisha since midnight of March 31 following the Supreme Court order banning the sale of liquor along highways. The state is likely to lose ₹1,200 crore plus VAT if these liquor shops remain closed for the year, according to reports. Apart from revenue loss, several people may lose jobs.
Scotland Yard investigating Saudi war crimes in Yemen
London's Scotland Yard has confirmed that its war crimes unit is assessing the allegations made against Saudi Arabia in Yemen. This comes ahead of UK PM Theresa May's visit to Saudi Arabia, which aims to strengthen relations between the two countries. The Yemen war, in which Britain supports Saudi Arabia against the Houthi rebels, has killed over 10,000 civilians.
Mexican newspaper shuts down over journalist's murder
Mexican newspaper El Norte has announced that it is closing its print edition due to the lack of security to exercise critical and counterbalanced journalism. This comes after a Mexican reporter was shot eight times in her car for being "a loud-mouth". At least 38 journalists have been killed in Mexico since 1992 for motives related to their work.
Android overtakes Windows to become internet's most used OS
Google's Android has overtaken Microsoft's Windows as the internet's most used operating system for the first time, according to web analytics company StatCounter. During March 2017, Android users represented 37.93% of internet activity against 37.91% for the Windows operating system. Apple's iOS remains the third most used operating system to access the internet.
Faced casting couch only in Malayalam industry: Parvathy
Actress Parvathy has claimed that casting couch exists in the Malayalam film industry while adding, "I haven't faced it (issue of casting couch) at all in any other industry." She further said, "There was a time when it was expected of me, people asked me very openly, be it actors or directors... That too by seniors in the industry."
Dhoni becomes CEO of an oil company for a day
Former Indian captain MS Dhoni was appointed as the CEO of Gulf Oil India for a day on Monday, as he wanted to understand how a corporate CEO works. The 35-year-old, who was dressed for the occasion in a blue suit, white shirt and a tie, attended meetings and reportedly took a few important decisions.
Resolve Ayodhya dispute through dialogue: UP CM Adityanath
Supporting the Supreme Court's observations on the Ayodhya dispute, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said, "Both the sides should re-establish dialogue and resolve the matter." He added, "As the government is not party to it, so the two parties in contention should have a dialogue... If any help of the state government is needed, we are ready to provide that."
Govt trying to find middle path on highway liquor sale ban
Union Culture and Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma on Monday said that the Central government is trying to find a middle path on the issue of liquor sale ban on highways. "I have listened to the concerns of some hoteliers who have their hotels situated along the national highways. We will consult our legal expert," he added.
1st trailer of Parineeti, Ayushmann's Meri Pyaari Bindu out
The first trailer of the Parineeti Chopra and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer 'Meri Pyaari Bindu' has been released. While Ayushmann will play a novelist, Parineeti will reportedly be seen as a singer in the film. The film, scheduled to release on May 12, will mark the directorial debut of Akshay Roy.
In photos: Festival of the Steel Phallus held in Japan
Kanamara Matsuri, the Festival of the Steel Phallus was held in Kawasaki, Japan on Sunday. Huge steel phalluses were paraded on portable shrines through the streets as part of the festival. The festival, which started in 1969, aims to raise awareness about safe sex and raise funds for HIV research.
Remove two leaves symbol from website: EC to Sasikala group
The Election Commission on Monday asked the Sasikala faction of AIADMK to stop using the 'two leaves' symbol on its website and social media accounts. The poll panel has sought a reply from the faction by 11 AM on April 6. The commission had earlier directed the Sasikala and Panneerselvam factions to choose new symbols for upcoming by-polls.
Supreme Court to hear over 5000 cases during summer vacation
The Supreme Court will hear 5,298 cases during the summer vacation starting May 11, according to its registry. It also issued a list of advance regular hearing matters which will come up for hearing before the two vacation benches. This is in addition to three constitution benches that will hear matters of importance, including triple talaq, over the summer break.
Educational institutions with better rank to get more funds
Educational institutions which performed well in the government's annual rankings will receive more funding and enhanced autonomy among other benefits, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar has said. "Policy regarding the same will be announced soon to encourage...competition and...enhance the quality of education," he said after releasing the rankings under the National Institutional Ranking Framework.
NIA clears Sadhvi Pragya in Ajmer Dargah blast case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday cleared four people, including Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar, of charges in the 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast. A closure report was submitted in the special NIA court in Jaipur, as the counter-terrorism agency could not find enough evidence to build a case against the four accused.
SC dismisses PIL seeking to stop use of coins, notes
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition seeking to stop the use of coins and currency notes by replacing them with digitised currency system to curb black money and corruption. "The government is moving on the path against black money. If you're not satisfied, then go and file the petition in the high court," the SC said.
Fukushima residents to return 6 yrs after nuclear disaster
Residents near Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant have started returning to their homes, six years after the 2011 nuclear disaster deserted 70% of the area. This comes after authorities lifted the evacuation orders for Namie town and two other areas, while labelling some regions as "no-go zones". The nuclear disaster is considered world's second worst, wherein around 8,000 people were killed.