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Trump migrant ban is neon sign flashing 'Muslim Ban': Hawaii
A Hawaii federal judge has extended his previous ruling blocking President Donald Trump's immigration ban which restricts refugees' entry from six Muslim-majority countries into the US. Quoting Trump's comments that the revised ban is a "watered-down" version of the previous ban, Hawaii's Attorney General Douglas Chin said in court that the ban is like a "neon sign flashing Muslim ban".
Hackers post farewell event on French Prez hacked FB page
The Facebook page of outgoing French President Francois Hollande was hacked and the hackers posted an event urging people to come to his farewell party on May 7. "Finally, here we are. We have been waiting for this impatiently for 5 years. We'll celebrate it properly, do come," the caption read. The event was reportedly visible for an hour.
Israel approves first new West Bank settlement in decades
Israel's Security Cabinet on Thursday approved the establishment of its first new Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank in two decades. The settlement will be used to house around 40 families whose homes were cleared from an unauthorised settlement outpost. Palestinian officials have condemned the move and called on the international community to intervene.
Iran minister compares US to 'armed robber'
Iran's Defence Minister, Hossein Dehghan, has advised the US military to leave the Persian Gulf and stop causing trouble in the region. "Is it acceptable for an armed robber to enter your house and expect to get the red carpet treatment?" Dehghan said. This comes after US General Joseph Votel accused Iran of being a destabilising influence in the region.
Dutch teenager flies to the wrong Sydney
An 18-year-old student from the Netherlands landed in Sydney, Canada instead of Sydney, Australia. Milan Schipper, who said he booked his flight when he saw a ticket nearly $300 cheaper than the rest, landed in Canada's Sydney Airport where employees helped him book a return ticket. Further, there was an American woman on his flight who made the same mistake.
KFC makes internet-connected Bucket as April Fools' prank
Fast food chain KFC has teased an internet-connected smart 'Bucket' as its April Fools' prank. The Bucket lets users order fried chicken with voice control and delivers "relevant fried chicken news". The power source of the Bucket is "Herbs and Spices" and its Bluetooth connectivity offers support for "Limited Integrated Connection Kinetics (LICK)".
Redditor draws cricketers in MS Paint
A Reddit user going by the name sharkdetriomphe has created images of cricketers using MS Paint. The collection features 23 sketches of cricketers from various countries. Among the players drawn are Indians Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane, Australians David Warner, Steve Smith and Nathan Lyon. The collection also features caricatures of England's Joe Root and Ben Stokes.
Payments made against fake bills during Kabaddi WC: CAG
A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General tabled in the Punjab assembly has revealed payments made against fake bills during the Kabaddi World Cup in the state in 2011 and 2013. As per the report, a payment of ₹1.6 lakh was made for buses that did not exist, while ₹1.78 crore was paid without calling for quotations.
Wherever Muslims in majority, Hindus are brutalised: Swamy
Citing examples of Kashmir, Mallapuram, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Kazakhstan, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Saturday tweeted, "Wherever Muslims are in majority...Hindu minorities are brutalised". "But where the non-Muslim majority is united and virat e.g Australia, Muslims practice Al Taqqiya which means surrender to majority," he tweeted.
Indian man charged with witchcraft in Canada
An Indian man living in Canada has been charged with witchcraft, extortion and fraud for charging a 44-year-old $101,000 to remove an "evil spirit." The accused, Murali Muthyalu, told the man that his sick daughter was the "victim of an evil spirit." The man reported Muthyalu to the police when his daughter's health did not improve.
Philippine Prez calls major media outlets "sons of whore"
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday described country's two major media outlets as "sons of whore journalists" for their critical coverage of his deadly drug war. "I'm not threatening them but someday their karma will catch up with them," Duterte said. Duterte also slammed the Catholic Church while saying that the "religion will become passé in the next 30 years".
Petrol price slashed by ₹3.77/litre; diesel by ₹2.91/litre
Oil companies on Friday slashed the price of petrol by ₹3.77/litre and the price of diesel by ₹2.91/litre, effective midnight. Petrol and diesel in Delhi will now cost ₹65.52/litre and ₹55.13/litre respectively. "The current level of international product prices of Petrol & Diesel and INR-USD exchange rate" warrants a change in the price of petrol and diesel, state-owned IOCL said.
UP govt bans employee strikes at universities, colleges
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has banned employees in state universities and colleges from going on a strike till June 30. The period was reportedly chosen keeping in mind the busy academic calendar in the next three months. Any university employee taking part in a strike can now be sent to jail for up to six months.
Uttarakhand HC declares air, jungles as living entities
The Uttarakhand High Court on Friday declared the "rivers, streams, rivulets, lakes, air, meadows, dales, jungles, forests wetlands, grasslands, springs, and waterfalls" in the state as living entities. Earlier, the court had granted the same status to the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. This means these natural resources now have the right to be legally protected if anyone harms them.
Reebok launches Floatride to bring about a revolution in running
Reebok, a global pioneer in running and fitness innovation, has today launched the Reebok Floatride - its most technically-advanced running shoe to date, which provides an unprecedented level of comfort and performance to runners. The precisely-engineered Reebok Floatride was tested by nearly 300 runners covering 15,000 miles of running. It will be available in India in select Reebok Stores.n
Kartam Bhuktam on Independence Day, tweets Kaabil's director
Kaabil's director Sanjay Gupta, in a veiled reference to Shah Rukh Khan's next film and Akshay Kumar's 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' sharing the same release date, tweeted, "Kartam Bhuktam (you'll pay for your actions) on Independence Day." In the now deleted tweet, Sanjay wrote, "I believe in (Karma)... I love how you go after all that f*** with you."
Animated film The Boss Baby is fine family fun: Review
The animated Hollywood film 'The Boss Baby', which released on Friday, "is fine family fun", wrote Hindustan Times. The Indian Express called the film "a good premise stretched to the breaking point," while Times of India wrote, "the storytelling... will occasionally make you giggle like one (a baby)." The film was rated 2.5/5 (HT), 2/5 (Indian Express) and 3.5/5 (TOI).
Thank you for doing nothing in Goa: Parrikar to Digvijaya
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday thanked Congress leader Digvijaya Singh for "doing nothing" and failing to prove Congress' majority in the state despite the party winning the largest number of assembly seats. While attending a Rajya Sabha session, Parrikar also thanked the house for its support during his tenure as the Defence Minister.
Cong MPs protest Goa CM Parrikar's presence in Parliament
Congress MPs on Friday protested over Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's presence in the Rajya Sabha. Earlier, the Congress accused the BJP of using unfair means to attain majority in Goa Assembly. However, Parrikar said, "Other parties... didn't trust the Congress... It's a coalition government and there is no question of morality or immorality in it."
Depression leading cause of disability worldwide: WHO study
A WHO study has revealed that depression is now the leading cause of ill health and disability in the world. The number of people globally living with depression had reached over 32 crore in 2015, up 18.4% since 2005. "These...figures are a wake-up call for all countries to rethink their approaches to mental health," WHO chief Margaret Chan said.
U'khand orders to shut down illegal meat shops along Ganga
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has ordered a crackdown on illegal meat shops in Uttarkashi along river Ganga, an official statement said. A strict action will also be taken against those meat shops (illegal or legal) which are responsible for polluting the river bodies by dumping their waste into them, it added.
Indians are argumentative but never intolerant: President
Asserting that India's strength was its ability to manage diversity and forge unity in divergence, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday stated that Indians were argumentative but never intolerant. "There will be diversity of opinion. People of India have the capacity to find the bond of unity," Mukherjee said while inaugurating the 'Namami Brahmaputra' festival in Guwahati, Assam.
Justice Karnan dares Supreme Court to send him to jail
Calcutta High Court judge CS Karnan appeared before the Supreme Court on Friday in a contempt case but dared the apex court to send him to jail. Further, he also mentioned that he would not personally appear on the next date of hearing. This comes after the apex court said it would not restore judicial work to Karnan.
SC stays Nainital HC order banning liquor in Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Nainital High Court order completely banning the sale and consumption of liquor in three districts of Uttarakhand from April 1. The state government had banned the sale of liquor in Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Rudraprayag ahead of the 'Chardham Yatra'. An order in this regard was passed by the High Court in September.
China bans burqas, 'abnormal' beards in Muslim province
China has imposed 15 new restrictions including banning burqas, veils and "abnormal" beards in the predominantly Muslim region of Xinjiang in a crackdown on religious extremism. The new rules also forbid ignoring family planning and not allowing children to attend school. Notably, around 200 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict between separatists and Chinese government in Xinjiang.
Israel slashes UN funding more by $2 million over bias
Israel will cut another $2 million from its UN contribution this year in response to "anti-Israel" resolutions passed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Israel's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. The funds will be diverted to development projects in "friendly" countries, officials said. Israel earlier withdrew $6 million from its expected $11.7 million contribution to the UN this year.
Paris bans sexist, discriminatory ads on billboards
Paris has banned all sexist and discriminatory ads from its billboards. The ban, which was proposed by the Department for Equality between Women and Men and the Fight Against Discrimination, includes any image deemed to defame an ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex or age. "Paris is... preventing... glorification of degrading images for certain categories of citizens," officials said.n
Reliance Jio extends Prime membership till April 15
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio on Friday announced that it has extended the time period for users to enrol under its Prime membership programme till April 15, 2017. Notably, March 31 was supposed to be the last day for Prime membership subscription. Jio has also announced a Jio Summer Surprise offer, wherein Prime users can get complimentary services for three months.
Pic shows Iulia with Salman and his family in Maldives
A picture of Iulia Vantur posing with her rumoured boyfriend actor Salman Khan and his family in Maldives has emerged online. The picture also shows Salman's brothers Arbaaz and Sohail, sister Arpita and her husband Aayush Sharma. The Khan family was in Maldives to celebrate the first birthday of Arpita and Aayush's son Ahil.
Son of Sardaar actor Jeetu gets attacked by highway robbers
Actor Jeetu Verma, known for his negative roles in Bollywood films like 'Son of Sardaar', got attacked by highway robbers in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. He was hospitalised and received ten stitches near his eyebrows. Jeetu's wife Kusum claimed that even the police were scared to visit the area, where they were attacked by tribals who pelted rocks at their car.
No official word on Umesh Yadav's unavailability: KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders' CEO Venky Mysore on Friday said he hasn't heard anything about Umesh Yadav's reported unavailability for the first few weeks of the 2017 IPL season. Earlier, media reports had suggested Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja would miss the first three weeks of the tournament. Mysore added that he would wait for a BCCI statement before reacting.
Saina not a special player I have to beat every time: Sindhu
Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu said her India Open contest against compatriot Saina Nehwal was "just another match". "She (Saina) is not special that I have to win against her. She is like another player whom I have to play," Sindhu added. Sindhu had beaten Saina in straight sets in the tournament quarterfinal on Friday.
Eng player to miss pink-ball match due to colour blindness
England cricketer and Yorkshire captain Gary Ballance will miss his side's pink-ball County Championship clash against Surrey due to being colour blind. The left-hander said he struggled to pick the pink ball previously and cannot differentiate between the pitch and ball. Ballance added that he has spoken to an optician to see if it could be of any help.
British cyclist dies after being hit by car during race
British ultra-distance cyclist Mike Hall died on Friday after being hit by a car during a coast-to-coast race in Australia. The 5,300-km race, which began on March 18 and was due to finish on Friday, has been cancelled after the incident. At the time of the accident, Hall was in the second place in the unsupported race.
Maoists attack Odisha railway station to oppose PM's visit
Maoists triggered a blast at a railway station in Odisha's Rayagada district on Friday, and put up posters protesting against PM Narendra Modi's proposed visit next month. Around 15-20 Maoists attacked the station and also ransacked the station master's office, officials said. Some posters also criticised non-Odia officers being appointed to senior posts in police and administration, they added.
No pressure or strike can save illegal slaughterhouses: Govt
No "pressure or strike" can save illegal slaughterhouses from being shut across the country, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Friday. "This is a question of...legal and illegal. Illegal slaughterhouses are not only a threat to human health but also to the environment," he added. Notably, Uttar Pradesh government had recently ordered the closure of illegal slaughterhouses.
Should I kill myself over visa issue, tweets user to Swaraj
Seeking Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj's help over a visa issue, a Twitter user posted, "Please help me for my visa. Do I have to commit suicide to get my problem across to you." Replying to the woman's query, Swaraj tweeted, "Aap haar mat maniye. Mujhe apni samasya batayiye. (You please don't give up. Tell me your problem)."
Emergency declared after US bridge collapses in fire
A state of emergency was declared after an elevated section of a major interstate bridge collapsed in a massive fire in Atlanta, USA on Thursday. Officials said there was no way to tell when the highway, which is used by 2,50,000 vehicles daily, could reopen. "It's as serious a transportation crisis as we could have," Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said.
CBI files chargesheet against Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh
The CBI on Friday filed a chargesheet against Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh, his wife, and seven others in a disproportionate assets case. This comes after the Delhi High Court dismissed Singh's plea challenging the FIR filed against him. The FIR was lodged over a property worth ₹6 crore allegedly amassed between 2009-12 during his tenure as Union Steel Minister.
Venezuelan Opp'n alleges coup as Supreme Court seizes power
Opposition leaders branded Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a "dictator" after the Supreme Court stripped the Opposition-dominated National Assembly of its powers on Thursday. "Nicolas Maduro has staged a coup d'état," National Assembly President Julio Borges said after the ruling. The three branches of the Venezuelan government will now be controlled by the ruling United Socialist Party.
Shah Rukh Khan tweets about completing 25 years in Mumbai
Shah Rukh Khan on Friday tweeted about completing twenty five years in Mumbai. "25 years in Mumbai, which has given me my life. For the first time at the opening of RC (production banner Red Chillies Entertainment) VFX new office. I felt, I must have done something right," tweeted SRK. The actor made his film debut with 'Deewana' in 1992.
Rajinikanth meets Malaysian PM at his house in Chennai
Rajinikanth on Friday met Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak at his residence in Chennai. "It was a goodwill visit as I had invited them to my house. I am thankful he accepted my invitation and joined me for tea," said Rajinikanth. The actor denied rumours of him becoming the new brand ambassador of Malaysian tourism.
CIA tool disguises hacking as Chinese activity: WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks on Friday released more confidential CIA files on 'Marble Framework' that allowed CIA to disguise its hacking attempts as activity from countries like Russia or China. The tool would let CIA show that the malware creator's spoken language was Chinese, not English. It would further make it seem like the hacker attempted to conceal the use of Chinese.
Twitter eases its 140-character limit for replies
Twitter on Friday announced that it will stop counting @usernames in replies to tweets towards its 140-character limit, which it had started testing last year. In September 2016, Twitter started rolling out changes to stop counting media attachments like photos, GIFs, videos and polls in tweets. The micro-blogging platform also lets users quote tweets without counting them as characters.
Samsung Chief has not received any pay since his arrest
Electronics maker Samsung's Vice Chairman Jay Y Lee chose not to receive any pay from the company following his arrest over bribery charges on February 17, a Samsung spokesperson has said. This comes after the company said that Lee was paid 1.135 billion won (about ₹6.5 crore) in the fourth quarter of 2016, disclosing his compensation for the first time.
Which cars have become cheaper due to BS-III vehicles ban?
Following Supreme Court's ban on vehicles with BS-III emission norms, several dealers have put cars on sale to clear stock before April 1 deadline. Maruti Suzuki is offering ₹20,000 off on WagonR, while Honda India is giving up to ₹2 lakh discount on Mobilio. Hyundai's Santa Fe is ₹2.5 lakh cheaper and Volkswagen is giving 10% discount on Polo hatchback.
Pak using social media to incite youth in Kashmir: Rajnath
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday accused Pakistan of using social media to incite youths in Kashmir to go to encounter sites to help militants. "I will appeal to youths not to be misled by Pakistan...Security forces are dealing with terrorists exactly the way they should and will continue to do so," he said responding to TMC MP Saugata Roy.
Over 6k infants died due to malnutrition in Maha in 5 months
Maharashtra Health Minister Deepak Sawant on Friday said as many as 6148 infants died due to malnutrition in the state between April 2016 and August 2016. He further said that 881 mothers died between April 2016 to November 2016. In September, the National Human Rights Commission had sent a notice to the Maharashtra government over malnutrition deaths in tribal belt.
Lawyers abstain from working at all Delhi courts in protest
Lawyers in the Delhi High Court and all the Delhi's six district courts abstained from work on Friday, to protest against a proposed bill that bars advocates from holding agitation. The bill also makes them liable to compensate litigants if they go on a strike. Supreme Court advocates also showed their solidarity with striking lawyers by wearing a white band.
Appoint regular Defence Minister: JD(U) MP asks Centre
Expressing concern over the recent ordnance factory fire, JD(U) MP Haribansh Narayan Singh on Friday asked the Centre to appoint a "regular" Defence Minister. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley was given additional charge of the Defence Ministry after Manohar Parrikar resigned to be Goa's Chief Minister. The NDA government had come to power raising issues relating to defence, he pointed out.
Govt official acknowledges leak of Aadhaar information
A government official has acknowledged that personal identity of individuals, including Aadhaar number and other sensitive information, has been leaked to the public domain. "Publishing information like Aadhaar number along with name, date of birth, address etc. is a clear contravention of provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016 and is punishable with imprisonment of up to three years," he added.
RTI applications can be filed orally: Govt
The applications under Right to Information (RTI) Act can be filed orally, Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. Section 6 (1) of the Act has a provision to make the request orally if it cannot be made in writing. Notably, RTI Act empowers citizens to seek time-bound response from government on queries related to governance matters.
Ex-Trump adviser Flynn offers to testify in Russia probe
US President Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn has told Congressional officials investigating the Trump campaign's potential ties to Russia that he is willing to testify in exchange for immunity from prosecution. "General Flynn certainly has a story to tell, and he very much wants to tell it, should the circumstances permit," Flynn's attorney Robert Kelner said.
Air India body slams promoting pilot who missed alcohol test
The Air India pilots' association has protested against the promotion of Captain A Kathpalia as the airline's director of operations, saying he does not qualify for the post as his licence remains suspended. In February, Kathpalia's flying licence was suspended for three months by aviation regulator DGCA for skipping the compulsory breath analyser test on several occasions.
Core sector growth slips to over one-year low of 1% in Feb
The growth of eight core sectors slipped to an over one-year low of 1% in February due to decline in output of crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, and cement. This suggested a slow industrial expansion and rising concerns over job losses. Notably, the core sectors, which contribute 38% to industrial output, grew 9.7% in February a year ago.
AB de Villiers gets injured ahead of the IPL 2017
South African batsman AB de Villiers was ruled out of a domestic One Day tournament on Friday due to a back injury, days ahead of the 2017 IPL season. The extent of the injury is not yet known and there is no decision taken regarding his participation in the IPL. De Villiers plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the tournament.
Kohli let emotions affect his batting against Aus: Ganguly
Writing about Indian skipper Virat Kohli's performance in an article, Sourav Ganguly stated, "Against Australia, probably he (Kohli) was so consumed by wanting to win as captain that he let his emotions affect his batting." This will also serve as a lesson for Virat... I hope he cools down and gets back to scoring big again," Ganguly added.
I am the king, the universal boss of T20 cricket: Gayle
On being asked if he would like to brand himself as the Don Bradman of the T20s, Caribbean batsman Chris Gayle said, "I am the Chris Gayle of cricket, the king, the universal boss of T20 cricket." "I am known for big-hitting, but since the T20s came in, my God, it has changed the entire script of cricket," Gayle added.
Will Yogi Adityanath offer Namaz? asks Azam Khan
SP leader Azam Khan on Friday asked Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath whether he would "prefer to offer Namaz" since he had said it was similar to Surya Namaskar. "He would have been handcuffed had he made such comments," Khan added. Recently, Adityanath claimed Surya Namaskar postures are similar to Namaz postures and "nobody ever tried to bring them together".
Water crisis, farmer suicides are Cong's contributions: BJP
Terming the NDA government as a 'pro-farmer' regime, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday alleged that water crisis and farmers' suicide were contributions of the Congress. "I do not comment on those who are defeated and frustrated people," he said referring to Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's allegations that PM Narendra Modi was neglecting the farmers and helping the rich.
IAS officer denied bail in bribery case
A special court on Friday denied bail to suspended principal secretary in the Chhattisgarh government, BL Agrawal, who was arrested in a bribery case. The 1988-batch IAS officer had sought the relief claiming that he and his wife were suffering from various serious ailments. The CBI said a family member's medical condition cannot be considered for bail of the accused.
Live hand grenade found near Mathura Army oil reserve depot
A live hand grenade was found on Friday near the Army oil reserve depot on Delhi-Agra highway in Mathura which was safely defused later, the police said. The grenade was without the safety pin and could have exploded anytime, police added. The area was cordoned off and the grenade was taken by the bomb detection and disposal squad for examination.
Maoists release Canadian social worker on bicycle tour
A Canadian social worker on a bicycle tour of Bastar, Chhattisgarh who had gone missing on Monday and was feared to be in the custody of Maoists was found on Wednesday. Police had sent a team of journalists and teachers inside the forest to seek his release, reports said. He was reportedly in the custody of junior cadre Maoists.
Suicide truck bomb kills at least 17 in Baghdad
At least 17 people were killed and 60 others were injured after a suicide truck bomb blew up at a police checkpoint south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Wednesday, reports said. The explosives were reportedly detonated while the vehicle was waiting to be searched at the checkpoint. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Larger detention cell only privilege for S Korea's ex-Prez
Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been moved to a detention centre, where her only privilege over other inmates is a slightly larger cell. She was arrested on Friday over a corruption scandal that led to her impeachment earlier this month. Park is accused of allowing a close aide to extort money from companies in return for political favours.
Hotels, restaurants near highways cannot serve liquor: SC
Hotels and restaurants within 500 metres of national and state highways cannot serve liquor, the Supreme Court clarified on Friday. Earlier, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi had suggested that the order would not apply to hotels and restaurants but SC has rejected this view. Further, in areas with population under 20,000, the distance will be reduced to 220 metres.
Kannada film Pushpaka Vimana copy of Korean movie: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has passed an order restraining further exhibition and distribution of Kannada film Pushpaka Vimana while citing that it "appears to be a copy of the Korean movie Miracle in Cell No. 7". Korea-based Kross Pictures had filed a copyright infringement case against Pushpaka Vimana's makers alleging that proper remake rights hadn't been acquired from the company.
Indian film to become world's first feature film in 16D
The upcoming Indian film Bank Chor is set to become the world's first feature film to release in 16D. The technology helps activate senses including touch, smell, taste as well as thought, imagination and feeling. Partner multiplex and exhibition chains are reportedly overhauling their screening systems and keeping medical staff on standby, as the experience could get overwhelming for audiences.
Oscars 2017 Best Foreign Film The Salesman releases in India
'The Salesman', winner of the Best Foreign Language Film at Oscars 2017, which released in India on Friday, "is a psychological exploration about morality", wrote Mid-Day. Catch News called it a "gripping portrait of a marriage falling apart," while TOI wrote, "This Iranian drama is chock-full of intrigue". It was rated 3/5 (Mid-Day), 3.5/5 (Catch News) and 4.5/5 (TOI).
Virat Kohli's endorsement fee highest in India: Reports
As per reports, Virat Kohli has hiked his endorsement fee from ₹2.5-4 crore a day to ₹5 crore, making him the highest paid brand ambassador in India. Kohli surpasses MS Dhoni and actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, who are reported to charge ₹3-3.5 crore each per day. Kohli hiked his fee while negotiating his contract renewal with PepsiCo.
Deposits over ₹2 lakh during note ban must be in I-T returns
The government has announced that people who made cumulative deposits of ₹2 lakh or more between November 9 and December 30, 2016, will have to mention it in income tax returns for 2017-18. It also unveiled a simpler income tax return form which has a separate section for such deposits. Further, providing Aadhaar in I-T returns has been made mandatory.
Old story all knew, no one talked about: Comedian on TVF row
Reacting to sexual harassment allegations against TVF Founder Arunabh Kumar, comedian Radhika Vaz on Thursday said, "Personally, I don't know this guy, but I was told this is an old story which everyone knew and no one talked about". She added, "This is sad, but not surprising or shocking". "Now we've guys in skinny jeans harassing us," Vaz further said.
Rahat Fateh Ali, Sonu Nigam sing 'Aazaadiyan' for Begum Jaan
Sonu Nigam and Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan have sung the song 'Aazaadiyan' for the upcoming film 'Begum Jaan'. The song starts with a narration by actor Amitabh Bachchan and has been composed by Anu Malik, with lyrics by Kausar Munir. The film stars Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah, among others, and is scheduled to release on April 14.
Film on world's youngest girl to climb Everest hits theatres
'Poorna', based on the world's youngest girl to climb Mt Everest, "works well enough - both as soulful cinema and...straightforward storytelling," wrote NDTV. "Rahul Bose overshadows an otherwise impressive narrative," said Hindustan Times. "Grounded performances...stirring music elevate this relatively straightforward tale...," wrote Times of India. It has been rated 4/5 (TOI), 3/5 (HT, NDTV).
Apple opens accelerator in Bengaluru for app developers
Technology major Apple on Friday opened its new App Accelerator in Bengaluru to support Indian iOS developers. As part of the program, Apple experts will provide briefings and one-on-one app reviews for developers every week. This comes after Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge said Apple will be ready to start assembling iPhones in Bengaluru in under a month.
Govt awards 128 new regional routes to Air India, 4 others
As many as five airlines, including Air India, have been awarded 128 routes, which will connect over 30 unserved airports under the regional connectivity scheme UDAN. Further, 50% seats on UDAN flights, covered in an hour, will be sold at about ₹2,500. The first flight under the scheme is expected to start next month, Civil Aviation Secretary RN Choubey said.
At least three dead in Maharashtra due to heat wave
At least three people have died in Maharashtra due to prevailing heat wave conditions in the state. The state government has now extended its heat wave action plan to 22 districts. A heat wave occurs when the maximum temperature crosses 40°C or is at least 5°C above the season average and stays that way for five days.
No blackening face, murga pose: UP govt to anti-Romeo squads
The Uttar Pradesh Police was on Friday directed by the state government to ensure that its anti-Romeo squads do not resort to blackening of faces or "murga" position type punishments in the name of protecting women. This comes a day after the Allahabad High Court directed UP police to ensure that the action was taken as per the law.
Punjab Police withdraws 800 cops deployed with VIPs
About 800 personnel deployed with VIPs, including politicians, were withdrawn by the Punjab police following a review of the security cover provided to various protectees in the state. However, those who were given 'Z plus' and 'Y plus' security cover would continue to get the same. During the SAD-BJP regime, several politicians were reportedly enjoying security more than prescribed norms.
Authorities install 'penis seat' on Mexican public transport
The 'penis seat', moulded to include a protruding penis and chest, has been installed on Mexico City's metro system and the seat was labelled 'for men only'. The initiative is part of a campaign by the United Nations and the Mexico City authorities to highlight sexual harassment faced by female passengers on public transport.
Man puts his own internet browser history on sale
A Swedish man put his browser history on sale to protest against a bill passed in the US which allows internet service providers to sell users' browsing history without their consent. "It's now time to sell this, before anyone else does it... My browser history consists of funny, dumb, mildly interesting, smart, important and semi-NSFW pages," he wrote.
Reliance shares hit 9-year high ahead of Jio's paid services
Shares of Reliance Industries rose by around 5% on Friday to hit a 9-year high during intraday trade. The rise came ahead of the start of paid services by Reliance Jio, and release of the data on the number of 'Prime' subscribers on its network. Notably, Reliance shares have risen around 18% this year.
Airtel asked to remove 'fastest network' ad on Jio complaint
The Advertising Standards Council has directed Airtel to "modify" or "withdraw" the advertisement, in which it claims to be "officially the fastest network", by April 11, after a complaint from Reliance Jio. Jio had alleged that Airtel's claim was inaccurate, and it also questioned Airtel's methodology. ASCI ruled in favour of Jio, stating that Airtel's advertisement was "misleading".
I don't google myself to avoid pressure of expectations: Rao
Actor Rajkummar Rao has said that he doesn't search for himself on Google to avoid the pressure of expectations. He added, "I have made this really nice cocoon and I don't let these things get inside it." The 32-year-old actor further said that he can't perform well if he is under pressure.
Woman turns her house into 'retirement home' for senior dogs
Sixty-nine-year-old Sher Polvinale has turned her house into a 'retirement home' named 'House With a Heart' for senior dogs. She also takes care of dogs who cannot walk and dogs with other health problems. Sher is helped by a group of volunteers. "The satisfaction I get from caring for them in their golden years is priceless," she said.
Transgender WWII veteran comes out as a woman at 90
A transgender World War II veteran, who has changed her name to Patricia Davies, came out as a woman at the age of 90. "I've known since the age of 3 that I was in the wrong body," she said. Patricia added, "It feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I was living a lie".
Sexual satisfaction lasts for 48 hours after sex: Study
A recent study of newlywed couples has indicated that sexual satisfaction or afterglow remains elevated 48 hours after sex. The Florida State University study further claimed the afterglow is linked with relationship quality over the long term. The overall marital satisfaction of participants reportedly declined between the beginning of the study and the follow-up session 4 to 6 months later.
India team not scared of playing Pakistan: Misbah-ul-Haq
Dismissing Pakistan limited overs skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed's claim that the Indian team was scared of playing against Pakistan, Misbah-ul-Haq said, "Sarfaraz has his own views but I don't think he said they were scared directly." "I think the Indian players also would like to play against us but it is politics which is not allowing a bilateral series," Misbah added.
Bangladesh turns down invitation to tour Pakistan
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has turned down an invitation from its Pakistan counterpart for a tour before July this year. "We had a BCB security team visit Pakistan during the final of the PSL T20 last month. The reports were not satisfactory enough due to which we had to pull back," the Bangladesh board said.
Saina Nehwal loses to Sindhu in straight sets in India Open
Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal lost to compatriot and Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu in the quarterfinal match of the India Open on Friday. World number five Sindhu defeated Nehwal in straight sets 21-16, 22-20, in the 47-minute match. The match was only the second international level encounter between the two players, with Nehwal having won the last in 2014.
Wanted to pick up the stump and stab Kohli: Ex-Aussie player
Former Australian cricketer Ed Cowan has said he wanted to "pick up a stump and stab Virat Kohli" for saying something "highly inappropriate" during an earlier series. "I had a very sick Mum during one of those series...he didn't realise he'd overstepped the mark until the umpire came over and said...he then took a step back and apologised," said Cowan.
Ravichandran Ashwin ruled out of IPL 2017 due to injury
Indian bowler Ravichandran Ashwin is set to miss the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League due to a sports hernia. The off-spinner has been ruled out for six to eight weeks but is expected to be back for the ICC Champions Trophy in the summer. Ashwin plays for Rising Pune Supergiant in the league.
Blast in northwestern Pak kills at least 22, injures 70
A bomb blast in Pakistan's northwestern city of Parachinar killed at least 22 people and injured 70 others, media reported. The blast occurred when people had gathered for Friday prayers near a Shia mosque in the city. Notably, last month 80 people were killed in a blast claimed by the Islamic State on a Sufi shrine in South Pakistan.
Dalai Lama escaped China, began exile in India on this day
The Dalai Lama, born as Tensin Gyatso, fled the Chinese suppression of a national uprising in Tibet, reaching Dharamsala, India on March 31, 1959, where he was granted political asylum. This came after China invaded Tibet in 1950 bringing it under communist control. Tibet then became China's "national autonomous region" under the traditional rule of the 14th Dalai Lama.
Ford hires 400 BlackBerry engineers for car technology
American automaker Ford has hired 400 engineers from Canadian technology company BlackBerry to develop wireless technology for cars. The move will help BlackBerry reduce costs of shifting from making smartphones to selling software. Some BlackBerry employees part of the move filed a lawsuit against the company earlier this year alleging they weren't paid proper severance as part of the transfer.
Two FIRs lodged against TVF founder in 24 hours
After an FIR was lodged against The Viral Fever (TVF) Founder Arunabh Kumar on Wednesday alleging molestation, another woman alleging sexual harassment lodged an FIR against Kumar on Thursday. The second FIR has been lodged regarding an incident that took place in 2014, police said. The police are on a lookout for Kumar but are reportedly unable to locate him.
Gujarat HC stays summons to SRK over man's death in stampede
The Gujarat High Court on Thursday stayed the summons issued by Gujarat railway police to actor Shah Rukh Khan in connection with a man's death at Vadodara railway station. The man died of suffocation when Shah Rukh's arrival caused a stampede at the station. The actor was travelling from Mumbai to Delhi by train to promote his film 'Raees'.
Teaser of Parineeti, Ayushmann's Meri Pyaari Bindu released
The teaser of the Parineeti Chopra and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer 'Meri Pyaari Bindu' has been released. In the teaser, Ayushmann's character Abhimanyu introduces viewers to Bindu, played by Parineeti. Ayushmann will be seen playing an author in the film. The film, scheduled to release on May 12, will mark the directorial debut of Akshay Roy.
Shilpa files defamation case against TV industry group heads
Actress Shilpa Shinde, who portrayed the character 'Angoori Bhabhi' on the television serial 'Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai', has filed a complaint of criminal defamation against the heads of three industry associations. She alleged that the associations had imposed a 'ban' on her, though they have no such power, and had warned of action against any production house which employed her.
Rahul meets protesting farmers, blames PM for their plight
Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Friday met Tamil Nadu farmers protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for over two weeks and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of neglecting the farmers while helping the rich. "The PM has given debt relief to richest people in the country, why not for the people who have built this country - the farmers," he added.