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Will act alone on North Korea if China fails to help: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that the US will act alone to restrain North Korea's nuclear weapons program if China fails to help. Adding that trade could be an incentive to motivate China to help, Trump said, "If they do, that will be very good for China, and if they don't, it won't be good for anyone."
Infosys defends COO Rao's pay hike after Murthy's criticism
After Co-founder Narayana Murthy raised objections, Infosys on Monday defended the hike in the compensation of its COO UB Pravin Rao. Infosys said it views the statement by Murthy as "important feedback" and will continue to work to ensure long-term interest of the company. Earlier, Murthy said up to 70% salary hike for a top-level person is "not proper".
Credit Suisse takes out newspaper ads to defend tax raids
Banking major Credit Suisse took out ads in the UK newspapers stressing a zero-tolerance policy on tax evasion, following raids on three of its offices. The ads stated they were a "response to recent reports about tax probes in various European countries". Notably, Credit Suisse was pulled into an international tax evasion and money laundering investigation last week.
Jio will prompt counter offers from other telcos: Report
Following Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio's latest offers, incumbents would also make comparable offers to subscribers even at the cost of short-term revenue loss, Deutsche Bank Markets Research said in a report. The three incumbents, namely, Bharti Airtel, Idea and Vodafone, have sufficient 4G spectrum to compete against Jio, it added. Notably, Jio began charging for its services from April 1.
Zayn invited as guest to Bieber's India concert: Report
As per reports, the organisers of singer Justin Bieber's India concert have invited British singer Zayn Malik as a celebrity guest. Bieber's India Purpose Tour is scheduled for May 10 in Mumbai and the promoters are expecting a lot of celebrities at the concert including international artistes. India is reportedly being viewed as a hot destination by many global celebrities.
Won't release Cabaret till dues of cast, crew cleared: Pooja
Pooja Bhatt has said that she won't release the film 'Cabaret', until her cast and crew receive the dues owed to them by financiers. The film, starring Richa Chadha, was scheduled to release in 2016. It is a romantic dance film which is reportedly based on the life of yesteryear actress Helen.
Self-defense has nothing to do with someone’s sex: Taapsee
Actress Taapsee Pannu has said that self-defense as a concept has nothing to do with someone's sex. "One should be strong and should be able to learn how to tackle a situation when their security is being threatened," added Taapsee. She has requested her school in Delhi to introduce self-defense classes for students.
Ayodhya issue cannot be resolved by talks: Mulayam
Samajwadi Party Founder Mulayam Singh Yadav has ruled out the possibility of resolution of Ayodhya temple issue through mutual dialogue. Yadav asserted that a court decision will be obligatory to all and will be accepted with relative ease, whereas more dialogue will only spark further tensions. Yadav also expressed regret over firing on Kar Sevaks in Ayodhya during his tenure.
I quit Congress to save my self-respect: Amrish Gautam
Former Congress MLA from Delhi, Amrish Gautam, on Monday said that he quit the party to save his self-respect. "Even I was made to wait for more than eight hours at the doors of Congress leaders entrusted with power of finalising the tickets," he added. Notably, Gautam joined the BJP ahead of the upcoming Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls.
Centre seeks report on W Bengal govt actions to counter ISIS
The Centre has sought a detailed report on action taken by the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government to counter ISIS recruiters and sleeper agents in the state. In a letter sent to the West Bengal Police headquarters, the Union Home Ministry stated that the number of ISIS sympathisers in the state has grown exponentially in the recent times.
Delhi Metro security on high alert after Russia metro blast
Security measures in the Delhi Metro have been put on maximum alert in the wake of an explosion in a subway train in Russia. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has issued orders to exercise the "highest possible measure of alert" by strengthening regular security drills and undertaking pat-down (complete) search of the passengers, according to reports.
Indonesia destroys 81 foreign ships over illegal fishing
Indonesian authorities have destroyed 81 foreign vessels after seizing them fishing illegally at 12 locations in the country's waters, according to reports. Most of the vessels were from Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand. Indonesia has taken a tough stance against illegal fishing since President Joko Widodo took office in 2014 and has sunk 317 foreign fishing vessels since then.
4 missiles fired into Pakistan from Afghanistan
Four missiles fired from Afghanistan landed in Pakistan's Kurram Agency on Sunday, triggering panic among residents, officials said. One of the missiles hit a shop, one landed near a mosque while the other two hit a graveyard. No casualties were reported from the attack. Kurram Agency's Afghan border has reportedly been closed since February 16 amid concerns over terrorist activities.
S African politician faces probe over pro-colonialism tweets
South Africa's main opposition party, Democratic Alliance, has initiated a probe against its former leader Helen Zille over her tweets claiming that colonialism had brought benefits like an independent judiciary. DA party leader Mmusi Maimane said that Zille had "violated the party's federal constitution by acting in a manner which has brought the party into disrepute."
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz to be sold exclusively in NEXA showrooms
India's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki has announced that it will now sell its popular sedan Ciaz exclusively through NEXA showrooms. Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is offered in a 1.4-litre petrol variant and a 1.3-litre diesel Smart Hybrid variant. The premium sedan uses a fuel-efficient ‘Smart Hybrid’ technology with features like Brake Energy Regeneration, Torque Assist and Idle Start Stop.
10 feared dead in explosion at Russian metro station
At least 10 people are feared dead and 50 others were injured on Monday after an explosion inside a metro compartment in Russia's St. Petersburg, according to reports. Authorities closed all metro stations in the underground transit system as a precaution. Promising a thorough probe, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, "We are considering all possible causes, including terrorism".
Indian wearable startup GOQii becomes Harvard case study
Health and fitness wearable making startup founded by Vishal Gondal, GOQii has become a case study at the Harvard Business Publishing platform, a subsidiary of Harvard University. GOQii is the third Indian startup after Flipkart and Paytm to become a Harvard case study. Founded in 2014, GOQii's investors include financial services company Edelweiss and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata.
VHP slams Hindi film showing pregnant woman getting married
Party workers of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) slammed the film 'Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana' while stating, "According to our Hindu rituals, a lady cannot get married when she is pregnant." They protested outside producer TP Aggarwal's office in Mumbai. Aggarwal said they would release the film on April 7 as the Censor Board passed it without any cuts.
Prabhudeva featured as background dancer in 1988 Tamil film
Choreographer-director Prabhudeva featured as a background dancer in a song in 1988 Tamil film 'Agni Natchathiram'. Also called 'Michael Jackson of India', he's known for choreographing songs like 'Urvasi' (Hum Se Hai Muqabala), Kay Sera Sera (Pukar), and Gandi Baat (R... Rajkumar). Prabhudeva, who turned 44 on Monday, also produced and acted in a career spanning over twenty-five years.
Chip firm's stock dips 70% in a day after Apple cuts deal
UK chip designer Imagination Technologies' shares plunged around 70% on Monday after it said that Apple, its largest customer, will stop using its intellectual property in new products. This marked the firm's biggest-ever intraday slump. Notably, Apple informed Imagination that it will stop using its graphics technology for new products, including phones, tablets, and watches, in about 2 years.
Bihar's model of Grand Alliance can defeat BJP: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that a 'Mahagathbandhan' (Grand Alliance) of non-BJP parties is needed at the national level to defeat the BJP in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Urging all the non-BJP parties to set their own agenda, Nitish further said that there is no shortage of leaders or faces for the post of Prime Minister.
There are misconceptions due to my saffron-clad look: Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that many misconceptions have been created about him due to his saffron-clad look. Those who have been insulting India's traditions in the name of secularism are feeling threatened, he said. "We will win hearts of all sections of people with our style of working. We would spread...happiness and prosperity," he added.
SoftBank pulls out of $150-200 mn Snapdeal funding: Reports
Snapdeal's largest investor, SoftBank, has backed out of a $150-200 million debt-financing agreement, according to reports. SoftBank's withdrawal from the debt offering reaffirms its intent to either effect a sale or merger of Snapdeal, the reports added. Earlier reports claimed Snapdeal missed funding twice over rift between SoftBank and early investors Kalaari Capital and Nexus Venture Partners.
Discourage drug culture to organise society: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court on Monday termed drug culture as "major evil" and said it needs to be discouraged in order to organise the society. Upholding a 15-year jail term to a drug trafficker, the HC added, "Drug abuse has reached an alarming proportion in recent years. Drug culture is fast making inroads into the lives of the young people."
Gunmen attack CRPF convoy in J&K; six jawans injured
At least six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured on Monday after few unknown gunmen attacked their convoy near Pantha Chowk in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar. This comes after the Pakistani troops earlier in the day violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting the Army to retaliate.
Brussels metro station has a 300-metre Tintin mural
The Stockel metro station in the Belgian capital of Brussels has a 300-metre-long mural based on the comic book series 'The Adventures of Tintin'. The mural features all the characters from the series. It was the work of Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, who wrote the 'The Adventures of Tintin' under the pen name Hergé.
Vegetable vending machines installed in Chinese city
Vegetable vending machines have been installed in the Chinese city of Shanghai. The vending machines operate 24 hours a day and allow customers to scan the QR codes posted on them and pay using cash. The vegetable prices are reportedly 10-20% cheaper than those sold in retail stores.
Bank heist fails as robbers' truck gets stuck in building
Bank robbers in France were forced to abandon their heist after they rammed their truck into a building and it got stuck, according to a video that has emerged online. The robbers were attempting to break into the bank using their truck, but after several failed tries the vehicle got stuck in it. Following this, they escaped without any money.
Infosys stock tanks after Narayana Murthy slams COO pay hike
Shares of Infosys tanked by over 1% on Monday after Co-founder Narayana Murthy said the salary hike of COO UB Pravin Rao approved by the board in February was not “proper”. The hike will "erode the trust and faith of the employees in the management”, Murthy stated. Earlier, Infosys Co-founders had also raised questions over CEO Vishal Sikka's pay hike.
Infosys COO Rao's pay spectacular but not performance: Pai
Backing Infosys Co-founder Narayana Murthy's view on pay hike to COO UB Pravin Rao being "not proper", company's ex-director Mohandas Pai has said the salary in this case is "spectacular" but performance is not. Further alleging that the Infosys board was "misguided", Pai said the "fundamental problem" was the pay hike given earlier to CEO Vishal Sikka "without any justification".
Essar sells BPO business Aegis for up to ₹2,000 crore
Ruias-led Essar Group on Monday announced the sale of its BPO company Aegis to Singapore-based Capital Square Partners for an estimated $275 to $300 million (up to ₹2,000 crore). The sale marks Essar's complete exit from BPO business. The proceeds will be used to retire Essar's debt, the company said, adding that the transaction is expected to close by June.
Pay hike for a top executive is terrible: ex-Infosys CFO
Backing Co-founder Narayana Murthy’s view on pay hike of COO UB Pravin Rao, former Infosys CFO V Balakrishnan has said a pay hike for a top executive is “terrible for any leadership” when subordinates were being asked to “sacrifice” on wages. He further said the golden standards of governance that Infosys was known for is “being decimated under current leadership”.
Nifty closes above 9,200 for the first time ever
Benchmark index Nifty closed above the 9,200-mark for the first time ever on Monday following a surge in shares of Reliance Industries, and L&T, among others. The BSE Sensex also climbed nearly 300 points to hit a record closing high of 29,910. Notably, Reliance, which was among the biggest gainers, surged after Jio started charging for services from April 1.
Kamya can be jailed for film on Pratyusha: Rahul's lawyer
The lawyer of late television actress Pratyusha Banerjee's boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh has said that Kamya Punjabi can be jailed for 6 months for contempt of Court over releasing short film on Pratyusha despite court order. "Her (Kamya's) maid had signed on its receipt.... She is not understanding the gravity of the Court order," added the lawyer.
Gauri's pic with AbRam shows her wrapped in toilet paper
Actor Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri Khan shared a picture of herself with their youngest son AbRam where she is seen wrapped in toilet paper, making her appear like an Egyptian mummy. The picture, which shows her kissing her son, was captioned, "That moment when you get appreciated for being a good Mummy!"
Injured cat renamed Hugh Jackman for Wolverine-like recovery
An injured kitten in New York has been renamed Hugh Jackman after it recovered quickly, similar to 'Wolverine', a superhero character played by Jackman. "He's incredibly resilient. You could call him a superhero cat," said a doctor at the animal care centre. The six-month-old kitten was found three weeks ago with burns over its body and four teeth missing.
Golfer loses title after TV viewer spots rule breach
American golfer Lexi Thompson lost a chance to win the ANA Inspiration tournament while leading in the final round after a television viewer's email alerted officials to a rule violation by Thompson. Thompson's two-shot lead was wiped out by a four-shot penalty for a 1-inch ball placement error. Thompson, who was left in tears, asked, "Is this a joke?"
Best wishes and no kushti at home, tweets Sehwag to Sakshi
Congratulating Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik on her marriage, part of former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag's tweet read, "Wish you a very happy married life @SakshiMalik...Best wishes for a life of joy and no kushti at home". Sehwag also mentioned that he could not make it to the wedding as he was busy in the Indian Premier League camp.
I am still good friends with Aussie cricketers: Rohit Sharma
After Virat Kohli said that he is no longer friends with some of the Australian cricketers, Rohit Sharma, about his bonding with Australian cricketers, said, "We are pretty good friends. We all get along well." Speaking about the India-Australia tension during the Border-Gavaskar trophy, Sharma said, "When you play against a top side... these things are bound to happen."
Ben Stokes remembers Brathwaite's four sixes in WT20 final
Replying to a Twitter user who tweeted asking if anyone remembered Carlos Brathwaite's back to back sixes in the WT20 2016 final, English all-rounder Ben Stokes tweeted, "Back to back to back to back actually." Stokes failed to defend 19 runs in the final over as Brathwaite's four consecutive sixes handed the trophy to West Indies on April 3, 2016.
Congress' dictatorial style leaving leaders frustrated: BJP
BJP leader Satish Upadhyay on Monday said, "The way the Congress has been functioning, where one family has been controlling the whole affairs, has left leaders frustrated." He further added, "Because of the dictatorial attitude of one person, many leaders are leaving the party." His remarks came after veteran Congress leader AK Walia quit the political party.
IISc Bangalore declared best university in India by govt
The Indian Institute of Science Bangalore has been declared as the country's best university in 'India Rankings 2017' released by HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar. Jawaharlal Nehru University and Banaras Hindu University came second and third respectively. Further, Miranda House was declared as India's best college, followed by Chennai's Loyola College and Shri Ram College of Commerce.
India did not act to stop violence against Africans: Envoys
Reacting to the recent violence against Africans in India, a group of African envoys said, "India took no action to prevent violence against Africans. It didn't properly condemn the Greater Noida attack." They also termed the attacks against African nationals in India as "xenophobic and racial" and sought an international inquiry into the matter along with demanding strong condemnation.
Connaught Place ranked world’s 9th costliest office location
Delhi's Connaught Place is the world's 9th most expensive office location with annual rentals at ₹6,877 per sq ft, according to American property consultant CBRE. Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex is at 19th position while Nariman Point's Central Business District is at 30th place. Hong Kong is the world's most expensive office market with annual rentals at ₹17,197 per sq ft.
Airtel loses ₹4,500 crore in valuation in one day due to Jio
The market capitalisation of telecom major Bharti Airtel fell by nearly $700 million (₹4,500 crore) on Monday, after its shares fell by over 3% in intraday trade. This comes after Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio started charging for its services from April 1. Further, shares of Idea also fell down, while Reliance added as much as $2.3 billion on Monday.
Pay at time of founding Infosys was 10% of prior job: Murthy
Infosys Co-founder NR Narayana Murthy today in a letter to media revealed his salary at the time of the founding of Infosys was just 10% of his salary in his previous job. "I ensured my younger Co-founder colleagues got 20% hike in their previous jobs' salaries even though I was 7 levels above them in my previous job," he added.
Delhi Cong behaviour with leaders not good: Sandeep Dikshit
Congress leader and son of ex-Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit, Sandeep Dikshit, on Monday said that Delhi Congress' behaviour towards party leaders is not good. His remark came after Congress leaders AK Walia and Amrish Singh Gautam quit the party alleging irregularities in ticket distribution for the MCD election. Gautam has joined the BJP.
Ink thrown on Prashant Bhushan's home over remark on Krishna
Prashant Bhushan's nameplate at this home was smeared with ink by protestors on Monday over his remark on Lord Krishna. Calling Krishna a 'legendary eve teaser', Bhushan had asked UP CM Yogi Adityanath if he had the guts to call his 'anti-Romeo squads' as 'anti-Krishna squads'. Later, a complaint was filed against him by the BJP.
For BJP, beef is tool to target a community: Yechury
Reacting to BJP candidate N Sreeprakash's vote appeal before by-election in Kerala's Malappuram, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury on Monday said, "Beef is not a matter of faith for the BJP, but a tool to target a particular community." The BJP leader had promised that he will ensure the supply of good beef from clean slaughterhouses if he wins the election.
Ola may raise ₹650 cr from Tata's RNT Capital, Falcon Edge
Homegrown ride-hailing startup Ola is reportedly in talks with venture investment platform RNT Capital, led by Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata, to raise ₹650 crore in funding. Existing investor Falcon Edge Capital will also participate in the round. If the deal goes through, Ola's valuation is expected to rise to $3.5 billion from $3 billion last year.
Mobile phones used to contact Pak seized from J&K jail
Police on Sunday seized 14 mobile phones from a sub-jail in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, which were allegedly being used by inmates to stay in touch with their Pakistani contacts. The inmates include those charged with militancy and stone pelting. Notably, this comes after Home Minister Rajnath Singh recently said Pakistan was using social media to incite Kashmiri youth.
UP man kills daughter & her boyfriend for 'family's honour'
A man murdered his 19-year-old daughter and her boyfriend after finding them talking to each other in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district on Monday. The man, who was arrested after the murder, reportedly told police that he killed the couple to save his family's honour. He reportedly knew about his daughter's boyfriend and fixed her wedding with someone else.
BSF seizes Pak boat from Sutlej river tributary in Punjab
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday seized a Pakistani boat loaded with 400 kg fish near Sutlej River in Punjab's Firozpur border area and an investigation has been launched into the matter. Last month, the Pakistan Navy apprehended 88 Indian fishermen and 15 boats off the Gujarat coast in the Arabian Sea for allegedly straying into its territorial waters.
Jio's pricing will continue to bleed industry: Cellular body
Cellular operators' body COAI said Reliance Jio's new pricing would continue to bleed the industry and there's risk of it impacting others that have exposure to the telecom sector. COAI said while market's move towards lower pricing is good for consumers, the question is whether such pricing conforms to tariff regulations. Notably, Jio started charging for services from April 1.
Pic shows Shraddha, Aditya with 1990 film 'Aashiqui' actors
A photograph of Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor with Anu Aggarwal and Deepak Tijori, who featured in 1990 film 'Aashiqui', was shared by Shraddha on Instagram. Shraddha and Aditya featured in 'Aashiqui 2', sequel to the 1990 film. The picture was taken at an event to mark Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt's production house 'Vishesh Films' completing 30 years.
I don't give a shit: Rana on his leaked pic kissing Trisha
Rana Daggubati, while reacting to a leaked picture of him kissing Trisha Krishnan from singer Suchitra Karthik's Twitter account, said he doesn't give a shit. "There were many pictures. If mine made news, it probably means I'm more popular than others," he joked. Dhanush, Hansika Motwani's private images were also leaked from the account, which Suchitra claimed was hacked.
Hugh Jackman saved me from burning building on film set: Zac
Actor Zac Efron has revealed he was saved from a fire by co-actor Hugh Jackman on the sets of their film 'The Greatest Showman'. He added, "We didn't know it (during the stunt)...the burning building later exploded that night." Efron further said jokingly that it's every girl's dream to be saved by Jackman from a burning building.
Sakshi Malik ties the knot with fiancé Satyawart Kadian
Rio Olympics' bronze medallist Sakshi Malik tied the knot with her wrestler fiancé Satyawart Kadian in her hometown of Rohtak on Sunday. The pair got engaged in October last year, two months after Sakshi's bronze-winning outing at the Olympics. The marriage ceremony was attended by Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda among others.
Athlete attempting to cycle around the world in 80 days
Mark Beaumont, a British adventurer and endurance athlete, is attempting to cycle around the world in 80 days and set a world record by smashing the current record of 123 days. Beaumont's plan is to spend 75 days on his bicycle, leaving three days for flights and two days as contingency days in case something goes wrong.
1 year since Brathwaite's 4 sixes in last over won the WT20
Needing 19 runs in the last six balls to win the 2016 World T20 on April 3, West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite hit four straight sixes against England's Ben Stokes. Brathwaite's sixes helped the Windies, who were chasing 156, win the match with two balls to spare and become the first team to win two World T20 titles.
Maharashtra opens live coal mine to tourists
The Maharashtra Tourism Board has invited tourists to visit a live coal mine in Saoner, Nagpur district. Tourists spend an estimated 45 minutes inside the mine, which is 200 metres below the ground, alongside coal miners. They wear torch helmets and reflective jackets while using a man-riding system to visit the mine.
Nearly ₹100 crore sanctioned for Assam Heritage Circuit
The Union Tourism Ministry on Sunday sanctioned nearly ₹100 crore for a Heritage Circuit in Assam under the Swadesh Darshan scheme. MoS for Tourism Mahesh Sharma announced the decision following a meeting with Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. Kamalabari ghats and log huts will be constructed and Tezpur, Majuli and Sivasagar will be developed under the project.
Exam preparation startup 'Testbook' gets funding from Matrix
Testbook, an online exam preparation platform for competitive exams, has raised an undisclosed amount in funding from venture capital firm Matrix Partners India. Founded in early 2014 by a group of IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi alumni, Testbook is an online test preparation platform for government jobs and competitive exams. It also allows students to attend live tests online.
MDMK's Vaiko sent to 15-day judicial custody for sedition
MDMK leader V Gopalsamy, also known as Vaiko, was on Monday arrested and sentenced to a 15-day judicial custody in connection with a 2009 sedition case. The case was filed against his 2009 speech in which he warned that India would not remain a united country if the war against the banned outfit LTTE was not stopped in Sri Lanka.
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch, J&K
Pakistani troops on Monday resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation along the Line of Control in Digwar sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Following heavy mortar shelling, the Indian forces retaliated strongly, officials said. No loss of life, however, has been reported on the Indian side. Notably, Pakistani troops had violated the ceasefire in Poonch on March 13 too.
Arrest warrant against Rakhi for her remarks on Valmiki
A Ludhiana court has issued an arrest warrant against actor Rakhi Sawant for allegedly making "objectionable" remarks against sage Valmiki, who wrote Ramayana. A complaint was filed against her for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of the Valmiki community with the comments she made on a TV programme last year. Ludhiana Police personnel have left for Mumbai with the arrest warrant.
Hotels will lose ₹1.9 lakh cr a year on highway liquor ban
The Indian hotel industry will be losing ₹1.9 lakh crore yearly due to ban on sale of liquor along state and national highways, according to the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India. The central and state governments are also expected to lose around ₹1 lakh crore of revenue from the sale of licences, luxury tax and sales tax.
Reliance valuation surges ₹1 lakh crore in 6 weeks over Jio
Reliance Industries has added ₹1 lakh crore in market capitalisation in the last six weeks amid expectations of revenue generation from Reliance Jio, which has started charging its users. The company's market capitalisation is up at ₹4.44 lakh crore. Earlier, Jio announced that 7.2 crore Jio customers signed up for Jio Prime and also extended its membership till April 15.
70% hike to Infosys' top level person "not proper": Murthy
Infosys Co-founder NR Narayana Murthy has said that up to 70% salary hike for company's top level person is "not proper". Murthy stated that salary of most of Infosys employees was increased by just 6% to 8%. Murthy's comments come after only 24% of the promoters voted in favour of a salary hike for Chief Operating Officer UB Pravin Rao.
Smriti Irani tags Superwoman Lilly Singh in 'bawse' tweet
Textiles Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday tagged 'Superwoman' Lilly Singh in a tweet, posting, "You know you are old when your 13 year old says 'Bawse' and you say 'Whatttt?????' @IISuperwomanII". Irani shared a picture of Singh's recently-released book 'How to Be a Bawse'. Singh has described a 'bawse' as a confident person who makes people feel good about themselves.n
Sunil Grover told me he won't return to Kapil's show: Raju
Comedian Raju Srivastava has claimed that Sunil Grover told him he won't return to 'The Kapil Sharma Show', even if Kapil mends his ways. Sunil told Raju, "It's not like I am arrogant or I need popularity. But I have been wronged." Reports of Sunil quitting the show emerged after Kapil assaulted him on a flight.
Rumour of acquiring Accenture is completely untrue: Oracle
Reacting to multiple reports of American computer software major Oracle looking to acquire management consulting company Accenture, Oracle has clarified that the rumour is "completely untrue". An Oracle spokeswoman said that the company "Never even considered it". Earlier, reports claimed that Oracle has even hired consultants to look into the possible deal.
BJP, RSS people don't understand Indian mythology: Yogendra
Reacting to the controversy that erupted over Prashant Bhushan's tweet on Lord Krishna, Swaraj Abhiyan leader Yogendra Yadav on Sunday said that people in the BJP and RSS have never understood Indian culture and mythology. "They do not understand that Krishna of Mahabharata and Krishna of Raas Leela are the same," he added.
Ex-Delhi Minister AK Walia quits Congress before MCD polls
AK Walia, who was Health Minister in former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit's Cabinet, has quit the Congress over ticket distribution in the upcoming MCD polls. Walia has alleged the party has sold tickets to the "outsiders" for the polls. "I am pained. I have worked tirelessly for the party for years and now no one listens to me," he said.
Iran has released 15 Indian fishermen: Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said that Iran has released 15 Indian fishermen who were detained with their Bahraini boats in 2016. The fishermen, working for some Baharainians, were detained for entering the Iranian waters without permission. Sushma has also thanked the Indian Embassy in Tehran for facilitating their release.
Somali pirates hijack Indian cargo ship with 11 crew members
Indian cargo ship Al Kaushar, which was on its way to Al Mukalla port in Yemen from Dubai and had 11 crew members on board, has reportedly been hijacked by Somali pirates. The crew members on the ship hail from Mumbai's Mandvi. The captain of the ship had managed to apprise authorities in Dubai and the owner of the vessel.
Kenyan woman who faked assault in Gr Noida to be deported
A Kenyan woman who allegedly faked a racial attack by locals in Greater Noida last week will soon be deported by the Uttar Pradesh police as her student visa has expired. The 24-year-old woman made her false complaint in the wake of hate crime against four Africans by locals on the evening of March 27.
US should not interfere in India's internal matters: BJP
Following the US government's report denouncing India over alleged human rights violations, the BJP on Monday asserted that America should not interfere in India's internal affairs. "America and Trump should not forget this fact that even they could not resist the 9/11 terror attacks," BJP leader Vishwas Sarang said. He also termed Congress leaders supporting the report as traitors.
3 gay men killed, 100 arrested in Chechnya
Over 100 men have been arrested and at least 3 others have been killed on suspicion of being homosexual by authorities who have launched an anti-gay campaign in the Russian republic of Chechnya, reports said. However, President Ramzan Kadyrov's spokesperson denied the reports, saying that there were no gay people in Chechnya. Notably, conservative Chechen society considers homosexuality a shame.
Doctors remove light bulb from man's stomach after 11 years
Doctors in Saudi Arabia removed a light bulb from a patient's stomach 11 years after he swallowed it as a child. Doctors performed a CT scan on the 21-year-old, who had complained of fever and severe nausea, and found an unidentified object. After they recovered a light bulb, the patient said he was aged 10 when he had swallowed it.
John Cena proposes to Nikki Bella live on WrestleMania 33
WWE wrestler John Cena proposed to his girlfriend Nikki Bella after the duo won a tag team match at the WrestleMania 33 on Sunday in Orlando, Florida. "I have been waiting so long to ask you this. Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace, Will you marry me," Cena said while down on one knee. Bella tearfully accepted before embracing and kissing Cena.
Sania Mirza-Barbora Strýcová finish runners-up at Miami Open
India's Sania Mirza and her Czech women's doubles partner Barbora Strýcová finished runners-up at the Miami Open after they lost to the unseeded pair of Gabriela Dabrowski and Xu Yifan in the final. The Indo-Czech pair, seeded third, lost 4-6, 3-6 to the Canadian-Chinese pair, who were playing their first tournament together and also ousted seeds 2, 4 and 8.
Air India gives free tickets to patients with rare disease
Air India on Sunday announced that it gave free round-trip tickets to three patients from Bangladesh who are suffering from a crippling disease. The move came after a Mumbai-based neurosurgeon offered to treat the patients, aged 8, 14 and 24, as their family was seeking euthanasia. The three suffer from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a disorder that causes progressive muscle degeneration.
Qutub Minar lit in blue to observe Autism Awareness Day
The Qutub Minar was on Sunday lit in blue colour to observe the ninth annual World Autism Awareness Day. "Lighting up the minaret in blue is a symbolic representation towards inclusion for disability and a real attempt to create a shift in consciousness," said Archana Nayar, Founder, Autism Centre for Excellence. Recognised internationally, the day witnesses events across the globe.
Kejriwal misleading people with groundless allegations: BJP
Following Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's allegations of EVM tampering in the recent polls, BJP has said he is trying to mislead the people with such baseless allegations. Notably, the Election Commission had earlier advised AAP to "introspect" on why it could not perform well in the recent Punjab polls instead of blaming the EVMs.
Count farmer suicides as culpable homicide: Shiv Sena to BJP
The Shiv Sena on Monday wrote in its mouthpiece 'Saamana' that the BJP government should consider farmers' suicide as culpable homicide and clarify on who should be termed as criminal for the same. Praising the political party for its stand on cow slaughter, the editorial read, "We congratulate those who consider cow-slaughter a crime, but what about farmers' suicide?"
Madhya Pradesh hikes power tariff by an average of 9.48%
The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has hiked the power tariff by an average of 9.48% for 2017-18 fiscal year. In the Industrial category, the hike is 5.02% and in the agriculture category, the hike is 13.18%. Furthermore, in domestic consumer category, the hike is 7.83% whereas, in the non-domestic category, the hike is 7.55%.
North Carolina repeals its 'bathroom bill'
North Carolina's lawmakers have passed a bill repealing a state law which restricted the use of public restrooms by transgender people to the sex specified on their birth certificates. The law had resulted in businesses boycotting the state due to the discriminatory measure and would have cost over $3.76 billion of losses over the next few years, according to reports.
Manchester City, Arsenal play out 2-2 draw at Emirates
Fourth-placed side Manchester City and sixth-placed side Arsenal played out a 2-2 draw in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The two sides' positions on the points table remained unchanged. Theo Walcott and Shkodran Mustafi were the scorers for the Gunners while Sergio Agüero and Leroy Sané scored for the Manchester side.
LV Revanth named winner of Indian Idol 9
LV Revanth from Andhra Pradesh was named the winner of Indian Idol 9 on Sunday. Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar handed over the trophy to Revanth, who also won a car, ₹25 lakh prize money and a singing contract with a music label. "I have to make it big in Bollywood...but I want to work on my Hindi first," said Revanth.
Man suffers third-degree burns from his iPhone charger
A 32-year old US man, Wiley Day, was shocked by 110 volts of electricity and suffered second and third-degree burns while he was sleeping with his iPhone charging in bed. Day's dog-tag necklace acted as electricity conductor when it hit his iPhone charger while he was asleep. "It's not worth your life charging your electronics in bed," he said.
Norway gets emergency vault to store data up to 1,000 years
A disaster-proof emergency vault called the 'Arctic World Archive' has been opened nearly 1,000 kilometres away from the North Pole in Svalbard, Norway, to store data expected to last between 500-1,000 years. Norwegian company Piql puts the digital data onto a photosensitive, multi-layered analogue film. The film is then placed into a secure box and put inside the vault.
Unfair to attribute poor poll show to EVM's fault: EC to AAP
The Election Commission on Sunday slammed the AAP and said it was unfair to attribute its unsatisfactory poll performance to the alleged tampering of electronic voting machines (EVMs). It is for AAP to introspect why it could not perform as per its expectations, the EC said. Earlier, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal had said that EVMs were "fudged repeatedly" in elections.
Tax evasion over ₹5 crore a non-bailable offence under GST
Tax evasion of over ₹5 crore under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime would be non-bailable offence with the police having authority to make an arrest without a warrant. The earlier threshold for treating tax evasion as a non-bailable offence was proposed to be at ₹2.5 crore. The government is aiming for GST rollout from July 1.
Priyanka ranks 2nd on world's most beautiful women 2017 list
Actress Priyanka Chopra tweeted an article by online media company Buzznet where she ranked second on the 'Top 30 World's Most Beautiful Women of 2017' list. She tweeted, "Thank u @BUZZNET and all who voted. @Beyonce is my number 1 too!" Priyanka ranked ahead of Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, politician Hillary Clinton and former First Lady of USA Michelle Obama.
Federer beats Nadal to clinch third Miami Open title
Switzerland's Roger Federer defeated Spanish rival Rafael Nadal in straight sets to clinch his third Miami Open title and his first since 2006 on Sunday. This was Federer's third straight win over Nadal this season, following his wins over the Spaniard in the Australian Open final and Indian Wells fourth round. Federer now holds a 14-23 win-loss record against Nadal.
Cricketers to be paid online, cheques to be scrapped: BCCI
The SC-appointed BCCI Committee of Administrators has decided to switch to online financial transactions to make direct payments to its cricketers at all levels. The current procedure wherein BCCI sends players' fees to state associations, which then hand over the cheques, will end. This decision comes after some officials at state boards were found to be involved in corruption.
Japan officially recognises Bitcoin as currency
A new Japanese law that defines cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, Ripple, Litecoin and others, as a legal payment method has come into force in Japan. According to the new law, all virtual currency exchanges are to be regulated by the Japanese Financial Services Agency. They must also be registered with the financial watchdog and must verify identities of customers opening accounts.
Mulayam's daughter-in-law demands elections on ballot paper
After some political parties raised question over the reliability of EVMs, Samajwadi Party Founder Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav on Sunday demanded that future elections should be conducted on ballot papers. "If the allegations against EVM machines are proved, then the elections must immediately be dismissed. If not, then the elections must be held on ballot paper," she added.
Prashant Bhushan calls Lord Krishna 'legendary eve teaser'
Asserting that Romeo loved just one lady, advocate Prashant Bhushan on Sunday called Lord Krishna a 'legendary eve teaser'. He asked Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath if he had the guts to call his 'anti-Romeo squads' as 'anti-Krishna squads'. "We have grown up with legends of young Krishna teasing Gopis. The logic of Romeo squad would criminalise this," he added.