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Uri isn't propaganda film, liked how it was executed: Anurag | Anurag Kashyap, after watching Vicky Kaushal starrer 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', tweeted, "'Uri' is not a propaganda film...I quite liked 'Uri' for the way it was executed." "I went in thinking it will be a propaganda film and it just sticks true to what happened with similar creative liberties most filmmakers take in telling a story," he further wrote. |
Casting Vicky as solo hero was risk in itself: Uri director | 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' director Aditya Dhar has said that casting Vicky Kaushal as a solo hero in the film was a "risk in itself". "We made the film with the kind of budget that would be reasonable for a film with Vicky in the lead," added Dhar. Also starring Yami Gautam, the film was produced by Ronnie Screwvala. |
I wanted to become a part of 'Simmba': Priya Prakash Varrier | Malayalam actress Priya Prakash Varrier revealed she wanted to be a part of the Ranveer Singh starrer 'Simmba'. "There were lots of rumours that I was part of 'Simmba' but I wish that was true because I'm a great fan of Ranveer," added Priya. She gained fame after the clips of her song, where she was seen winking, went viral. |
Kohli's dedication to Tests is huge for cricket: Chappell | Former Indian team coach Greg Chappell hailed Indian captain Virat Kohli, saying, "He values Test cricket and the effect that this has back into India must be enormous. And I think it's huge for the game." Chappell further praised Kohli and said that the Indian captain is one of the best players in the world in all the three formats. |
Man United beat Tottenham, register their 6th win on the trot | Manchester United were helped by goalkeeper David de Gea's performance to beat Tottenham 1-0 and in the process register their sixth win on the trot. Marcus Rashford scored the only goal of the match, while De Gea made a total of 11 saves. Manchester United are yet to lose a match under new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. |
India-Zimbabwe series in doubt due to IPL 2019 schedule | The Zimbabwe cricket team's proposed tour of India is in danger of getting cancelled owing to the schedule of this year's Indian Premier League. India were set to host Zimbabwe for one Test and three ODIs in March. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced that the twelfth edition of IPL will start on March 23. |
Ex-Goa Ranji cricketer Ghodge dies at 43 after collapsing on field | Former Ranji cricketer Rajesh Ghodge, who represented Goa in two first-class matches and eight List A matches, collapsed and died aged 43 while batting in a local match. Ghodge was at the non-striker's end when he collapsed and was pronounced dead at a hospital later on Sunday, Secretary of Margao Cricket Club Poorv Bhembre said. |
Messi 1st in any of Europe's top-5 leagues to score 400 goals | Argentine attacker Lionel Messi became the first player in any of the top-5 leagues in Europe to score 400 league goals after he got on the scoresheet in Barcelona's 3-0 win over Eibar. The landmark goal came in the Argentine's 435th league game. The victory took Barcelona five points clear of second-placed Atletico Madrid. |
China asks TikTok-like app makers to review users' content | New industry association guidelines in China have asked TikTok-like app makers to review all users' content to ensure "harmful" content isn't posted. The guidelines ban 100 types of 'inappropriate' content including videos of users dressing up in Communist party costumes and videos promoting "money worship". Baidu-owned video streaming platform iQiyi said that it supports the new guidelines. |
'Ryuk' ransomware code made â¹26 crore in five months: Report | According to security firms CrowdStrike and FireEye, 'Ryuk' ransomware has produced nearly â¹26 crore ($3.7 million) in Bitcoin across 52 transactions since August 2018. Ryuk, which generally targets enterprises, begins its attack by infiltrating target's systems with TrickBot malware via methods like spam email. It then attacks systems critical for target's business operations and demands ransom. |
Kanhaiya, Umar named in chargesheet in 2016 JNU sedition case | The Delhi Police has filed a 1,200-page chargesheet in 2016 JNU sedition case against then student union president Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid, Shehla Rashid and CPI leader D Raja's daughter Aparajita Raja, among others. The case relates to raising of alleged "anti-national slogans" at JNU campus during an event to protest against the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru. |
Mephedrone worth â¹40 lakh seized in Mumbai, two arrested | Mephedrone, a prohibited drug, worth â¹40 lakh was seized from two drug peddlers in Mumbai, a police official said on Monday. The police recovered 1 kg of Mephedrone, a synthetic stimulant, from the duo and arrested them after questioning. Some cash, a few plastic bags, an electronic weighing scale and mobile phones were seized from the accused, police said. |
Munnar resort owner, employee found murdered in Kerala | A 40-year-old resort owner, Jacob Varghese, and his 52-year-old employee were found murdered near Munnar in Kerala on Sunday. Varghese was running the resort on a 40-acre cardamom plantation that had been bought by his father. A driver at the resort, who started working around a week ago, is missing and the police are searching for him. |
SC refuses to quash FIR against Bhima-Koregaon accused | The Supreme Court on Monday refused to quash the Pune Police's FIR against activist Anand Teltumbde for his alleged role in the Bhima-Koregaon violence and for his alleged Maoist links. It noted that the investigation is "getting bigger and bigger" and refused to interfere. The court granted Teltumbde a four-week extension of interim protection from arrest. |
Rajasthan govt to felicitate those adopting stray cows | The Directorate of Gopalan, Government of Rajasthan has directed all district collectors to felicitate people who adopt stray cows on Republic and Independence days. Officials said that the move is aimed at ensuring safety of cows and increasing the income of cow shelters. The order was issued by the newly elected Congress government on December 28. |
3 policemen, one driver killed in MP car-truck accident | Three policemen and a driver were killed on Monday when a speeding truck hit a convoy car of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Deputy Speaker in Balaghat district, police said. The accident took place when Deputy Speaker Hina Kawre was returning from her constituency while the policemen were in another car behind her vehicle, police said. Kawre escaped unhurt, police added. |
Fire breaks out at camp a day before Kumbh Mela in UP | A fire broke out on Monday at a camp of the Digambar Akhada at the Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh, reportedly after a gas cylinder exploded. No casualties or injuries were reported, however, several tents were gutted in the fire. More than 12 crore people are expected to attend the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, which begins from January 15. |
TCS won't chase revenue to sacrifice margins: CFO | India's largest IT firm Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) V Ramakrishnan has said the company will not sacrifice margins for growth in revenue. While he agreed that TCS is short of its margin estimates, he added that the target is achievable. The company's net margins have improved by 22% on a year-on-year basis, Ramakrishnan further said. |
Mullen Lintas appoints Vikas Mehta as CEO | Advertising agency Mullen Lintas on Monday announced the appointment of Vikas Mehta as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mehta will replace Virat Tandon, who was recently elevated to the position of Group CEO. The client portfolio of Mullen Lintas, the creative agency of the MullenLowe Lintas Group, includes Bajaj Auto, Fossil, Vivo and Havells. |
Friend kept quiet about harassment since she had 7 siblings: Sonam | Sonam Kapoor, while speaking about a friend of hers who faced sexual harassment in the film industry, revealed the latter kept quiet about it as she had seven siblings to look after. "She was like I don't want to be known as a victim for the rest of my life...I don't want that to be what defines me," Sonam added.n |
Who is it that we can trust? Vinta on Hirani sexual harassment row | Reacting to the sexual harassment allegations against filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, writer-director Vinta Nanda tweeted, "The latest on #MeToo is so disturbing. Who is it that women can trust?" "Can't deal with these words anymore 'At the outset, our client states that the allegations made against him are false, mischievous, scandalous, motivated and defamatory'," she added. |
Civil surgeon kisses woman in operation theatre, removed from post | A 49-year-old civil surgeon from Ujjain district hospital in Madhya Pradesh has been removed from his post. This was after a video purportedly showing him kissing a woman, believed to be a nurse, in an operation theatre was shared online. The surgeon has also been sent a notice seeking an explanation, said Ujjain District Collector Shashank Mishra. |
Emraan's 8-yr-old son declared cancer-free 5yrs after diagnosis | Actor Emraan Hashmi has revealed on Instagram his 8-year-old son Ayaan was declared cancer-free on Monday, five years after his diagnosis. He wrote, "It has been quite a journey. Thank you for all your prayers and wishes. Love and prayers for all the cancer fighters out there, hope and belief [go] a long way. You can WIN this battle!!!" |
As long as I've you, I'll never be lost: Farhan on pic with Shibani | Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar shared a photo with rumoured girlfriend Shibani Dandekar, on Sunday with the caption, "As long as I have you, As long as you are, I'll never be lost." "Shine on beautiful star...love you loads," he further wrote. Earlier, Shibani shared a picture on Farhan's 45th birthday with the caption, "Happy birthday my sweet grumps love you loads." |
I want to work with Hollywood director Steven Spielberg: Sreesanth | Banned cricketer Sreesanth, who finished as runner-up in reality TV show 'Bigg Boss 12', has said that he wants to work with Hollywood director Steven Spielberg. "Whether it is a small role or big in a Hollywood movie, it will be a lifetime experience for me...I always believe...anything can happen...I look at my life journey as a miracle," he added. |
North magnetic pole shifting 50 km/yr; forces urgent navigation fix | Earth's north magnetic pole is shifting by 50 km per year, forcing urgent updates to navigation models for ships and planes in the Arctic, scientists said. "It didn't move much from 1900-1980...but is accelerating now," a British Geological Survey researcher said. The pole has been moving from Canada towards Siberia due to unpredictable movements of molten iron within Earth's core. |
Mentally unstable woman disrupts R-Day prep, shouts 'Pak Zindabad' | A mentally unstable woman from Hyderabad sneaked into a high-security area during the Republic Day rehearsal at India Gate on Sunday and allegedly shouted ''Pakistan Zindabad'', police said. She also pushed away the soldiers who were on duty and created chaos. Security personnel on duty at the India Gate stopped the woman from entering the Amar Jawan Jyoti. |
Robbers kill 80-yr-old woman, chop her legs to steal silver anklets | Robbers in Gujarat's Chhotaudepur on Saturday killed an 80-year-old woman and chopped off her legs to steal her silver anklets. Police officials investigating the matter said the woman was alone at home when the incident happened. They further said that the robbers first slit her throat and then chopped off her legs with a sharp weapon. |
BEST workers' strike in Mumbai enters 7th day | The strike called by Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) workers entered its seventh day on Monday, with commuters in Mumbai facing traffic jams, crowded trains and high-charging autorickshaws. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena threatened to launch a protest if the workers' demands are not met. The demands include merger of BEST budget with BMC, resuming appointments and more wages. |
Puducherry to ban single-use plastic from March 1 | Puducherry government has decided to ban the production, sale and use of single-use plastic products in the union territory from March 1, CM V Narayanasamy announced on Sunday. "We want to gift a plastic-free Puducherry to the future generation and curb the plastic in the larger interest of the environment," Narayanasamy said. |
Will 'devastate' Turkey economically if it attacks Kurds: Trump | US President Donald Trump has threatened to "devastate Turkey economically" if it attacks Kurds in the region. However, Trump further said he does not want the Kurds to provoke Turkey. Notably, Turkey views some Kurdish groups in the region as terrorist organisations and Kurds make up the majority of US-allied fighters operating in Syria. |
US Navy submarine commander who was demoted had hired 10 prostitutes | A US Navy submarine commander, who was demoted in August last year, had admitted during a probe to hiring 10 prostitutes while being stationed in the Philippines. Captain Travis Zettel was demoted following a "loss of confidence in his ability" to command USS Bremerton, which is now being decommissioned. However, other sailors subject to the probe were not reprimanded. |
7 killed as cargo plane crashes into residential buildings in Iran | At least seven people have been killed after a Boeing 707 cargo aircraft carrying 16 crashed in Iran amid harsh weather conditions, according to reports. The aircraft reportedly made an emergency landing at Fath airport before overshooting the runway and crashing into nearby residential buildings. Search and rescue teams have been sent to the crash site along with ambulances. |
Special for me that Anushka came to my reception: Ranveer | Ranveer Singh, while talking about Anushka Sharma attending his and Deepika Padukone's wedding reception, said, "It was very significant and special for me that Anushka came. It meant a lot to me. It really did." Ranveer and Anushka reportedly dated each other for quite some time during their initial years in the industry. Anushka married Virat Kohli in December 2017. |
Glenn Close, Lady Gaga win Best Actress at Critics' Choice Awards | Glenn Close and Lady Gaga won the Best Actress Award for 'The Wife' and 'A Star Is Born', respectively at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards. Christian Bale won the Best Actor Award for 'Vice' while 'Roma' was named the Best Picture. Alfonso Cuarón won the Best Director Award for 'Roma' and Mahershala Ali got Best Supporting Actor for 'Green Book'. |
Ranting on Twitter not enough, file a case: Pooja on #MeToo | Pooja Bhatt, while talking about #MeToo movement, said, "Ranting on Twitter and not backing it up with a police complaint [doesn't help]...One should take names...file a case and take the person to court." "Women can be equally vile, big bullies. It's unfair to paint every man with the same brush. There are decent men as well," added the actress. |
Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal's 'Raazi' to get a sequel: Reports | Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal starrer 'Raazi', which was adapted from a book titled 'Calling Sehmat', will be reportedly getting a sequel. Harinder Sikka, who wrote 'Calling Sehmat', revealed that he is currently writing the sequel 'Remembering Sehmat'. "[The book will focus on] how [Sehmat] went into depression after the mission but fought her way out of it," said Harinder. |
Deeply distressed: Dia Mirza on Hirani sexual harassment row | Reacting to the sexual harassment allegations against filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, Dia Mirza said, "I am deeply distressed by this news...I can only hope that a due official enquiry is conducted." "I think it would be grossly unjust on my part to speak on this as I do not know the details," added the actress who worked with Hirani in 'Sanju'. |
Ranbir has seen life, doesn't need relationship advice: Ranveer | On being asked what relationship advice he would give to Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh said, "Ranbir is his own person, he has seen life, he doesn't need advice from anyone else." Further, talking about working with Ranbir, Ranveer said, "I would love to collaborate with Ranbir as he is one of my favourite actors...It will be a very enriching experience." |
Cong demands removal of CVC, says he acted like govt puppet | The Congress has demanded the removal of Chief Vigilance Commissioner KV Chowdary, alleging that he had acted "like a puppet" in the hands of the government in the CBI case. Alok Verma was removed as CBI chief by a PM Narendra Modi-led selection committee on the basis of a report by Central Vigilance Commission on the allegations against Verma. |
Country's best cow shelter run by Delhi govt: CM Kejriwal | During a visit to a cow shelter in Haryana's Sonipat, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday claimed that his government was running the country's best cow shelter in Bawana. He accused the BJP government in Haryana of not releasing sufficient funds for cattle fodder. However, he added that it is a "sin" to seek votes in the name of cow. |
Indians should abandon west-oriented lifestyles: VP Naidu | Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said, "We need to follow the customs and practices of our forefathers and abandon west-oriented lifestyles." "Our traditions and customs not only strengthen the social fabric, but also create bonding among different sections of society," he added. He further said that Hindu culture and Indianness is very tolerant and wants development of all. |
SC seeks CBI reply on jailed Sajjan Kumar's plea in '84 case | The Supreme Court has sought a reply from the CBI on a plea filed by Congress leader Sajjan Kumar against a Delhi High Court order sentencing him to life imprisonment for his role in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. Kumar, who was reported to have resigned from the Congress, surrendered himself on December 31 and was sent to Mandoli jail. |
Only 11% judges in high courts are women: Govt tells panel | As of March 23, 2018, only 73 out of 670 judges (nearly 11%) in various high courts are women, Department of Justice, Law Ministry informed a parliamentary committee. It added that there were 409 vacancies in 24 high courts of the country. It further said that timeline to recommend proposal for appointment of judges should be reduced. |
SC seeks Centre's reply on surveillance order within 6 weeks | The Supreme Court on Monday sought a reply from the Centre within six weeks on a plea challenging the government's notification authorising 10 central agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt any computer system. The petitioner, advocate Manohar Lal Sharma, had alleged the December 20 notification is "illegal, unconstitutional and ultra vires to the law". |
Several trees cut in Odisha ahead of PM visit; probe ordered | Several trees have been felled in Odisha's Balangir district to prepare a temporary helipad for PM Narendra Modi's visit on January 15. Balangir Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Samir Satapathy said that around 1,000 to 1,200 trees have been felled to prepare the helipad. He added that trees were cut without obtaining prior permission and has ordered a probe. |
Ranveer breaks down recalling friend's reaction to Bajirao Mastani | A video shows Ranveer Singh breaking down while recalling his friend, casting director Shanoo Sharma's reaction to his performance in the 2015 film 'Bajirao Mastani'. He added she couldn't believe that the person she has known for so long was the one playing Peshwa Bajirao in the film. Shanoo Sharma had discovered Ranveer for his debut film 'Band Baaja Baaraat'. |
Didn't delete post on Anamika under celebrity influence: Diet Sabya | Diet Sabya has clarified it deleted the post calling out fashion designer Anamika Khanna "out of empathy", and not under "influence from any A-list celebrity or their emotional public cry". "We apologise ONLY to our followers because it feels like we failed you," it added. Earlier, Sonam Kapoor and her sister Rhea Kapoor had defended Anamika in the deleted post. |
Australia have won 1,000 int'l cricket matches, England 2nd at 774 | The 34-run victory against India in the first ODI was Australia's 1,000th win in 1,852 international matches across all formats. England are second on the list of most victories, with 774 wins in 1,833 matches. England are followed by India and Pakistan, who have won 711 and 702 out of their 1,597 and 1,464 international matches respectively. |
Not your sweet pussycat: Tennis player gets bitten by pet wild cat | Former world number 13 Ukrainian tennis player Alexandr Dolgopolov took to Instagram to reveal that he got bitten by his pet wild cat. The 30-year-old shared a picture showing four bite marks on his left leg and wrote, "Still want a serval? First make sure you can manage it...This cat requires respect...it's not your sweet home pussycat!" |
Batsman gets out on 7th ball of over in BBL, umpires don't notice | Perth Scorchers' opener Michael Klinger was dismissed on the 'seventh legal delivery' of the second over against Sydney Sixers in the BBL after a miscount by umpires allowed pacer Ben Dwarshuis to bowl a seven-ball over. Dwarshuis didn't bowl any no-ball or wide in the over. Cricket Australia confirmed there was no provision in the rules to overturn the dismissal. |
China Women get all out for 14, lowest total ever in T20I history | China Women recorded the lowest total ever in T20I history (both men's and women's) after getting all out for just 14 runs in 10 overs against UAE on Sunday. Seven of China's players failed to open their account, while their number four batsman top-scored with 4(12). UAE won by 189 runs, the biggest ever margin of T20I victory by runs. |
WhatsApp Co-founder to sell 10 Porsches, doesn't have time to drive | WhatsApp Co-founder Jan Koum is selling his 10 Porsche cars at a US auction on March 8 this year. "If I had unlimited time and unlimited garage space, I would never sell any of them," said Koum. The cars include a trio of yellow Carrera RS models and a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach which has covered only 32 kilometres. |
Lalu wanted SP-BSP alliance: Tejashwi meets Mayawati in UP | RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday met BSP chief Mayawati in Lucknow, a day after the latter announced an alliance with Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party. He said that his father, jailed RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, had wanted the grand alliance in Uttar Pradesh. BSP and SP will contest on 38 seats each in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. |
Gujarat to implement 10% quota for general category from tomorrow | Gujarat will become the first state to implement the 10% reservation for economically weaker sections of the general category on Monday. This comes a day after President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the bill. Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani said it will also be applicable to jobs for which announcement has been made but procedure is yet to commence. |
Woman claims her Uber cab burnt to ashes in Chennai, shares video | Chennai-based costume designer Pallavi Singh has claimed her Uber cab burnt to ashes on a flyover on Saturday night. "I saw smoke coming from the foot area and possibly AC ducts...The driver hadn't spotted it or taken any action," said Singh. She and the driver left the car after other people informed them of sparks coming out from the car. |
B'luru Traffic Police should dent erring drivers' bonnets: Biocon MD | Biocon Chairperson, Managing Director and self-made woman billionaire, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Sunday tweeted that the Bengaluru Traffic Police needs to "dent the bonnets of erring drivers with lathis." "If our traffic police can enforce lane discipline like they do in Chennai & Mumbai half of Bengaluru's traffic gridlock will be eliminated," she said. "Measures like warnings...fines donât work," she added. |
Pakistan University to celebrate Sisters' Day on Valentine's Day | Pakistan's University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) will observe February 14 (Valentine's Day) as Sisters' Day "to promote Eastern culture and Islamic traditions among the youth." "In our culture...women are more empowered and earned their due respects as sisters, mothers, daughters and wife," the university's Vice Chancellor said. "We're forgetting our culture...Western culture has taken root in our society," he added. |
Shah Rukh opts out of Rakesh Sharma biopic for Don 3: Report | Shah Rukh Khan has opted out of the biopic on Rakesh Sharma titled 'Saare Jahaan Se Achcha' for Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 3', suggested reports. Aamir Khan, who was earlier part of the film, had suggested Shah Rukh's name for the biopic. There are reports that Fatima Sana Shaikh will star in the film which will be directed by Mahesh Mathai. |
Aus debutant picked wkt in 1st over, had joked about it earlier | Australian pacer Jason Behrendorff picked up a wicket in his very first over after he had joked about it ahead of the India-Australia 1st ODI. "I joked with a couple of guys that I would love to have a wicket in my first ODI over, and then it happened. That was one way to settle the nerves," Behrendorff revealed later. |
Sreesanth names Harbhajan as the best entertainer from his time | Banned cricketer S Sreesanth named Harbhajan Singh as the best entertainer in the dressing room during the time he used to play for the Team India. Sreesanth said that Harbhajan was followed by Yuvraj Singh and that he himself was good at the 'party scene' as he used to dance. Sreesanth also expressed his desire to work in Hollywood. |
Stadium workers forced to protect computers from toilet leak | The staff at Manchester United's home ground Old Trafford were forced to protect the computers at the premises after visiting fans damaged a bathroom that led to water leaking into the offices situated underneath. Fans of the visiting teams are given tickets in the East Stand Upper for Cup clashes at the Old Trafford. |
Sarfraz Ahmed breaks MS Dhoni, Adam Gilchrist's record | Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed took 10 catches in the Johannesburg Test against South Africa to go past Adam Gilchrist, MS Dhoni and Alec Stewart to become the wicket-keeper captain with the most number of catches in a Test. Dhoni, Gilchrist and Stewart had each taken eight catches to have set the joint record. |
US startup makes wristband that can control body temperature | US-based MIT scientists' startup Embr Labs showed its body temperature controlling wristband 'Embr Wave' at the technology event CES 2019 in Las Vegas. The device can reportedly make the user feel warmer or cooler by up to five degrees Fahrenheit. It sends warm or cold waves to the temperature-sensitive skin on a user's wrist to moderate the body temperature. |
Gulab Chand Kataria elected Leader of Opp'n in Raj Assemblyâ | Senior BJP legislator Gulab Chand Kataria was on Sunday unanimously chosen as the Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly by the BJP legislature party during a meeting at the party office in Jaipur. Kataria's name was proposed by former CM Vasundhara Raje. Governor Kalyan Singh will administer him the oath of office on Monday. |
Mumbai Ola, Uber drivers threaten strike amid BEST strike | Mumbai Ola and Uber drivers have threatened to go on strike if their demands for better earnings are ignored by the state government, a drivers' union leader said. This comes amid the ongoing strike called by Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking (BEST) employees. Drivers reportedly want minimum fare to increase to â¹100-150 because of recent hike in fuel prices. |
German court says Amazon 'Dash buttons' violate the law | A German court has ruled that Amazon's 'Dash buttons', that let users re-order products like coffee and laundry detergent by pushing a WiFi-connected button, violate the law. The court said the buttons don't provide sufficient information about the product ordered or its price, breaking consumer protection legislation. Launched in 2015, 'Dash buttons' can only be used by Amazon Prime members. |
Chinese probe to measure lunar night freezing temperature | China's probe Chang'e 4, which is exploring the Moon's far side, will measure the freezing lunar night temperature, scientists said. The probe will measure temperature differences between lunar day and night to help scientists estimate properties of lunar soil, a probe project official said. Scientists reportedly estimate that lunar night temperature could fall to minus 183 degrees Celsius. |
India committed to economic reconstruction of Afghan: Swaraj | Union Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said India was committed to the economic reconstruction of Afghanistan. While speaking at the India-Central Asia Dialogue, she added India is committed to promoting an inclusive "Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled" peace and reconciliation process in the country. India, Central Asia and Afghan are societies which are tolerant and plural, she said. |
PIL in SC seeking transparency at petrol pumps | A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court by an advocate, seeking government direction for transparency and fairness at petrol pumps across the country. The petitioner alleged that fuel stations are installing "microchips" to speed up the pulse meter to give lesser fuel to customers. "Remotes are [also] used for...altering the measurement depending upon customer's attitude," the petition stated. |
Viacom may sell majority stake in China operations: Reports | Multinational media conglomerate Viacom is reportedly in talks to sell a majority stake in some of its China operations. Reports added that discussions involve the potential sale of a majority share in the New York-based company's channel brands such as MTV and Nickelodeon in China. This comes amidst high political and trade tensions between the US and China. |
World's longest aircraft gets full production approval | The UK-based Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), the maker of world's longest aircraft Airlander 10, has received the Civil Aviation Authority's approval to go into full production with the model. This comes after the prototype, Airlander 10, was retired post successful testing. "The prototype served its purpose...providing us with the data we needed to move forward", HAV CEO Stephen McGlennan said. |
LIC's market share falls below 70% in FY18 | The market share of state-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) fell below 70% in the financial year ended March 2018. On the basis of total premium income, LIC's market share decreased from 71.81% in 2016-17 to 69.36% in 2017-18, as per an IRDAI report. The market share of private insurers increased to 30.64% in 2017-18 from 28.19% in the previous year. |
Real dog or statue of dog: Picture goes viral as people get confused | A picture of Philippines-based medical student Sandra Pineda's dog has left people confused on the internet as many of them thought that it was a statue of a dog. "At first, I thought it was a joke...People just couldn't believe that she was a real dog," Sandra said. The dog named 'Piper' is from a very rare breed - Xoloitzcuintli. |
False & mischievous story: Hirani on sexual harassment allegations | After a female assistant who worked in 'Sanju' accused the film's director Rajkumar Hirani of sexual harassment, the filmmaker said it is a "false, malicious and mischievous story". Adding that the "story" is being spread with the sole intention of destroying his reputation, Hirani said, "I was completely shocked when these allegations were brought to my notice two months back." |
Please behave your age: Supriyo to CoA on Pandya-KL Rahul row | Singer-turned-politician Babul Supriyo, while criticising CoA members including Diana Edulji for the action taken against Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul for their comments on women in 'Koffee With Karan', tweeted, "Please behave your age." "What Hardik said is deplorable but [there] has to be some prudence in the way such senior minds handle the young ones," he added. |
Why don't men give birth? Esha Gupta on Hardik Pandya's comments | On being asked by a journalist about "her friend" Hardik Pandya's comments on women on Koffee with Karan, actress Esha Gupta said, "Who's the one who told you [Hardik] is my friend?" "[Women] are the best in every respect...why don't [men] give birth to a child?" she added. "I don't think anyone should talk bad about any woman," she added. |
No better place to make my India debut than New Zealand: Shubman | After being included in India's squad for New Zealand tour, Shubman Gill said there can't be a better place to start his international career than New Zealand, where he was named player of 2018 Under-19 World Cup. "I would see this as a result of work put in by me ever since I started playing," added Shubman, about his call-up. |
Kejriwal won't contest Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi: AAP | Aam Aadmi Party today said that its convenor and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal will not contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi, where he lost to PM Narendra Modi by 3.71 lakh votes in 2014. "He wants to give special focus to [Delhi]. The party will contest on some seats in UP," AAP spokesperson Sanjay Singh said. |
169 cases of sexual harassment filed in private sector: Govt | The Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry has received a total of 169 complaints of sexual harassment at workplace in private industries since 2017. The complaints were received through 'SHe-box', an online system for women to file sexual harassment complaints, in both government and private sectors. The highest number of complaints have been from Maharashtra, followed by Delhi. |
Without Bumrah India's bowling attack is weak: Ganguly | Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly feels that a bowling attack without pacer Jasprit Bumrah is 'weak'. "Bumrah had a different effect in the Test series. Shami is there, who I feel is a good bowler... [T]his is, however, a new bowling attack in ODIs," Ganguly said. India are set to face Australia in the second ODI on Tuesday. |
Glenn Maxwell being wasted batting at No. 7: Allan Border | Former Australia captain Allan Border reckons that Glenn Maxwell is 'wasted' when he is sent out to bat at number seven in ODIs. During the opening one-dayer against India, Maxwell entered in the 48th over and scored 11 runs off the five deliveries he faced. "I think he's [Maxwell] a good enough player to be playing Test cricket," Border said. |
Warner, Smith, Bancroft not invited to Cricket Australia awards | David Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft, players banned for their roles in the ball-tampering scandal, have not been invited to the Cricket Australia awards as they are not under a Cricket Australia contract. "[T]hey will be ineligible to be awarded Test, ODI or T20 International Player of the Year at this year's Australian Cricket Awards," a CA spokesman said. |
Apple plans to launch three new iPhones in 2019: Report | Apple is planning to launch three new iPhones in 2019, according to a WSJ report. The company will reportedly launch a successor to its lower-priced 2018 device iPhone XR with liquid-crystal display (LCD) screen. It will also introduce a triple rear camera for its highest-end model and a double rear camera for the other two models, the report added. |
RSS-BJP's agenda is to remove quota for SC/ST: Gujarat MLA | Gujarat independent MLA Jignesh Mevani on Sunday said the RSS-BJP's main agenda is to remove quota for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). His comment came days after the Parliament passed 10% quota bill for economically backward section in general category. The quota system was introduced to give representation to socially and educationally backward people, he added. |
One who will defeat Sena is yet to be born: Uddhav Thackeray | Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said that the one who will trounce the Sena was yet to be born. His comment came after BJP chief Amit Shah's remark that the party will thrash former allies if a pre-poll alliance did not materialise. Speaking at a public rally, Thackeray added, "The Sena has seen enough 'waves' in its journey". |
PM glorifies India, Rahul does the opposite: Ram Madhav | BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav on Sunday said PM Narendra Modi says things that glorify India while Congress President Rahul Gandhi says things that can create a bad impression of India. "Our PM has also gone abroad...we've organised many events outside the country. Both the speeches should be compared," Madhav added. Madhav's statements come amid Rahul's visit to the UAE. |
PM Modi-led govt has built 'highway of development': Naqvi | Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said the PM Narendra Modi-led government has built a "highway of development" by removing "speed breakers" posed by issues related to religion, region and caste. Speaking at the inauguration of Hunar Haat, he added, artisans from over 22 countries are participating in the fair. The platform offers opportunity and market for talent, he said. |
Exempt weaker sections from paying tax: Uddhav on 10% quota | Commenting on 10% reservation for economically weaker sections in general category, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said if Centre wants to help the financially weak, it should exempt them from paying taxes. "Maratha quota...is still in court...You talk about quota for some...what about others?" he added. "You've given reservation but have you...considered its implementation?" he further said.n |
Ready to join hands with Congress in UP: Shivpal Singh Yadav | Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) chief Shivpal Singh Yadav on Sunday said that he was ready to form an alliance with Congress in Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. No talks have yet been held in this regard, he added. Further, hitting out at the SP-BSP alliance, Yadav said, "This alliance is a 'Thugbandhan' and is for money." |
Startup halts service as users fall from e-scooters mid-ride | US-based e-scooter startup Lime has paused its services in Switzerland after it received reports of its e-scooters abruptly halting mid-ride, throwing off and injuring users. In a message to users, Lime said it's investigating if a software update could be causing the problem. The startup added they will do a thorough security and quality check on their devices. |
Future Group to enter food delivery space with cloud kitchens | Future Group has said it will enter the Indian food delivery space by setting up cloud kitchens that package and deliver food but don't provide dine-in facility. Future Group CEO Kishore Biyani said, "We're talking about cloud kitchen and ready-to-eat food at customers' home at â¹40". "[Users] can get two samosas at â¹10 because we're managing end-to-end operations", he added.nn |
Soldier 'honey-trapped', held for passing information to ISI | An Army jawan has been arrested for allegedly passing sensitive information to operatives of Pakistan's spy agency ISI. He was chatting regularly on Facebook with an ISI operative and exchanging information about his unit and its movement, reports said. The soldier was posted in the Armoured Corps in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district. |
India to build 44 strategic roads along China border: Report | The government will construct 44 "strategically important" roads along the India-China border spanning across five states, as per a Central Public Works Department report. The total cost of the project is estimated to be around â¹21,000 crore. Also, 2,179 km of axial and lateral roads will be constructed in Punjab and Rajasthan, adjoining the Pakistan border, the report added. |
Two killed, 34 injured in a bus-truck collision in Bihar | At least two people were killed and 34 injured after a tourist bus collided with a truck in Bihar's Sitamarhi on Saturday. The passengers, all hailing from Uttarakhand, had offered prayers at Janki temple in Sitamarhi and were on their way to Gaya when the accident happened, police said. The injured were taken to a hospital and are undergoing treatment. |
Another accused in Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case held | The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested Vicky, a relative of Shaista Parveen alias Madhu, one of the key accused in Bihar's Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case. With the arrest of Vicky, the agency has so far arrested 21 accused persons in the case, official sources said. Madhu was on Friday remanded in police custody for 48 hours. |
ED seizes K'taka engineer's unaccounted assets worth â¹1.92cr | The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties worth â¹1.92 crore of L Raghu, a Karnataka executive engineer under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The investigation was initiated based on an FIR and chargesheet filed by Karnataka Lokayukta. Raghu had allegedly acquired disproportionate assets including plots and residential properties from 1987 to 2012 through proceeds of crime. |
Future Group eyes â¹1,000-cr sales from e-commerce in FY20 | Future Group Founder and CEO Kishore Biyani has said the company is expecting online sales of around â¹1,000 crore in the financial year 2019-20. The company also plans to take its fashion discount retail chain Brand Factory online by March this year. Presently, Future Group has an online presence in the fashion segment with brands like FBB and Future Lifestyle. |
IDFC Bank renamed IDFC First Bank post merger with Capital First | Private sector lender IDFC Bank has said its name has been changed to IDFC First Bank following the completion of its merger with non-banking financial company Capital First. The merged entity has a combined loan asset book of â¹1.03 lakh crore. Capital First Founder and Chairman V Vaidyanathan has been appointed the Managing Director and CEO of the merged entity. |
My body was violated: Sanju assistant accuses Hirani of harassment | A female assistant who worked in 'Sanju' has alleged the film's director Rajkumar Hirani sexually harassed her for over six months between March-September 2018. She had also sent an email to 'Sanju' co-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra, as per HuffPost India. "I remember forming these words- 'Sir. This is wrong'...My mind, body...heart were grossly violated," read part of the email. |