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Can discuss post 2019 polls: Mamata on 'Rahul-for-PM' remark
After DMK chief MK Stalin proposed that Congress President Rahul Gandhi be projected as the 2019 PM candidate, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said, "It could be discussed only after the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, once the opposition alliance emerged winners." She added, "All (opposition) parties will meet and decide on the issue. We will accept that."
SC should recall self-contradictory Rafale ruling: Congress
Claiming the Supreme Court was misled by the government, Congress MP Anand Sharma said, "It's up to the SC to correct the situation by recalling the self-contradictory verdict." He added, "The government...insulted it with a curative petition saying the court had misinterpreted (the information it submitted)". Earlier, the government requested the court to make factual corrections in its verdict.
Planets with oxygen don’t necessarily have life: Study
A NASA-backed study by researchers from US' Johns Hopkins University has found the presence of oxygen in a planet’s atmosphere is not necessarily an indicator of life. They simulated atmospheres of exoplanets and successfully created organic compounds and oxygen, absent of life. "Even the co-presence of commonly accepted biosignatures could be a false positive for life," researcher Chao He said.
Goons open fire at school in West Bengal, 2 teachers injured
Two teachers were injured when unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at a private school in Cooch Behar, West Bengal on Wednesday. The bike-borne assailants barged into the school and allegedly fired indiscriminately before fleeing the spot. The injured were rushed to a hospital for treatment, while an investigation into the case has been launched.
Hyderabad man booked for giving triple talaq on phone
A Hyderabad man has been booked for divorcing his wife by way of triple talaq during a phone call. The woman said her husband abused her and gave her triple talaq after her parents took their child to the hospital as the latter was unwell. She had married her husband, who was earlier booked for demanding dowry, in January 2017.
Nevada becomes 1st US state with female-majority legislature
Nevada has become the first state in the US with a majority female legislature. This came after Clark County Commissioners appointed Rochelle Thuy Nguyen and Beatrice Angela Duran to Las Vegas-area legislative seats. Women will hold 32 of the 63 seats in the state's legislature, with over 22 women in the state Assembly and nine women in the state Senate.
Mexico paying for border wall through new trade deal: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Mexico is indirectly paying for his proposed border wall through the new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). "Because of the tremendous dangers at the Border, including large-scale criminal and drug inflow, the US Military will build the Wall!" Trump tweeted. The US, Mexico and Canada last month signed the USMCA, which will replace NAFTA.
Capital First merges with IDFC Bank to create IDFC First Bank
IDFC Bank and Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) Capital First have announced completion of their merger to create IDFC First Bank. Capital First Founder and Chairman V Vaidyanathan has been appointed Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the merged entity. IDFC Bank Founder, MD and CEO Rajiv Lall will serve as Part-Time Chairman of IDFC First Bank.n
Enjoy autonomy, but consult stakeholders: FM to regulators
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said while enjoying functional autonomy, a regulator cannot be "isolationist" and has to consult all stakeholders. There is a fair chance of a regulator going wrong because of the isolationist attitude, he added. The government used "every instrument available to force a discussion with RBI" on issues of liquidity and credit, he further said.
Govt to ask interim dividend from RBI: Economic Affairs Secy
Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg on Wednesday said the government will seek interim dividend from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). He also said the expert committee on Economic Capital Framework has been "virtually finalised". The Finance Ministry was likely to seek approval from Parliament for additional funding for state-run banks on Thursday, Garg added.
Rajasthan govt announces waiver for farm loans up to ₹2 lakh
Hours after assuming the Chief Minister's office in Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot today announced a farm loan waiver for loans up to ₹2 lakh. To waive these farm loans, the state government will bear a burden of ₹18,000 crore. Rajasthan becomes the third Congress-ruled state after Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to waive off farmers' loans after recently held Assembly elections.
Trump orders withdrawal of US troops from Syria, claims IS defeated
US President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of US troops from Syria, according to an official. The US President on Wednesday claimed that the Islamic State militant group has been defeated in Syria, adding it was the "only reason" for having US troops there during his presidency. More than 2,000 US troops are believed to be stationed in Syria.
Blind creature that buries head in sand named after Donald Trump
A newly discovered blind and burrowing amphibian is to be officially named 'Dermophis donaldtrumpi', after US President Donald Trump. The name was chosen by the boss of a sustainable building materials company named EnviroBuild, who paid $25,000 (nearly ₹17.6 lakh) at an auction for the right. This comes after Trump denied a climate change report published by the US government.
Pak journalist sits on donkey while reporting, video goes viral
A viral video shows Pakistani journalist Amin Hafeez sitting on a donkey while reporting about the country's growing donkey population and interviewing donkey owners at a donkey hospital in Lahore. Hafeez, known for his unconventional style of reporting, has earlier "interviewed" a buffalo about its experience climbing a pedestrian bridge and asked a goat, "Do you speak English?"
Initially, I couldn't tolerate my own voice: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in an interview has revealed that in his career's initial years, he couldn't tolerate his own voice. "When I used to hear my songs, I wanted it to pass quickly," he said. "But then I realised that to do playback singing correctly...I have to listen to my songs over and over again," he added.
Priyanka, Nick host wedding reception in Mumbai, 1st pics out
The first pictures of actress Priyanka Chopra and her husband, American singer Nick Jonas from their Mumbai reception have surfaced online. The reception at JW Marriott is being held for Priyanka and Nick's extended family and friends as well as the media. The couple, who got married earlier this month, will host another reception on Thursday for Bollywood celebrities.
Kohli is disrespectful, Perth Test made him look silly: Johnson
Former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson described Team India captain Virat Kohli's behaviour as "disrespectful" and "silly" during the second Test against Australia at Perth. He further criticised Kohli for barely making any eye-contact with Australia captain Tim Paine after the match. "Kohli gets away with more than most cricketers simply because he is Virat Kohli," Johnson added.
Lyon reveals 'man-of-the-match jacket' tradition to honour Hughes
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has revealed Australian cricketers present a gold blazer in memory of late Phil Hughes to their best performer after a Test. The blazer is emblazoned with Hughes' Test number 408 and bears players' names and their performances' details. "Whoever wears this...will wear it down to the bar...and look pretty special walking around in it," Lyon added.
No matter what people say, Kohli should stick to aggression: Zaheer
Mumbai Indians' Director of Cricket Operations, Zaheer Khan, has said Virat Kohli should stick to his aggression. "Kohli should stick to what he knows best....You can't move away from your success formula. It doesn't matter what others are saying (about Kohli)," the former India pacer said. Kohli was involved in banter with Australia captain Tim Paine in the Perth Test.
TN Deputy CM's brother sacked from AIADMK for 'bringing disrepute'
Tamil Nadu Deputy CM O Panneerselvam's brother O Raja has been expelled from AIADMK and removed from party's primary membership "for having acted against the party's principles and ideologies, and for bringing disrepute to the party." Panneerselvam and CM Edappadi Palaniswami also asked party workers to not have any links with Raja, who was a former panchayat president of Periyakulam.
It's done, we asked for 10 days, did it in 2: Rahul on loan waivers
After Rajasthan announced farm loan waivers on Wednesday, party President Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "It's done! Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh have waived farm loans. We asked for 10 days. We did it in 2." While Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot announced farm loan waivers two days after assuming post, Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath announced it two hours after taking oath.
Tesla car catches fire in US, reignites few hours later
A Tesla Model S electric car reportedly caught fire in California after being towed to a garage due to a flat tire. The car made a hissing sound and produced smoke before it was surrounded in flames, its owner said. The fire department managed to control the fire, which reignited later on likely due to heat build-up in the batteries.
Who are eligible for surrogacy as per bill passed in Lok Sabha?
The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016 passed in Lok Sabha allows only altruistic surrogacy by infertile Indian couples, married for at least five years. The couple can seek surrogacy only from a "close relative", who's married, aged 25-35, and herself has a child. It states the woman shouldn't be an NRI or a foreigner and can surrogate only once in life.
Another fire at Mumbai hospital 2 days after fire that killed 8
Another fire broke out at government-run ESIC Kamgar Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday, two days after a Level-4 fire in the same hospital killed at least eight people. Reportedly, an electric box in the hospital premises caught fire. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot to control the situation and no casualties have been reported yet.
4 men held over Bulandshahr violence are innocent: Police
The Uttar Pradesh Police have said four men, Sarfuddin, Sajid Ali, Nanhe and Asif, who were arrested on December 5 in connection with Bulandshahr violence are innocent and will be released soon. The four were arrested over alleged cow slaughter. Police claimed that Bajrang Dal district convenor Yogesh Raj, who is the key accused, filed FIR against two of them.
TRAI says TV viewers won't have to pay more under new rules
TRAI has assured viewers they won't have to pay more for television channels under the new regulation. According to the new tariff order, consumers can now select and pay only for the channels that they want to watch, at the MRPs set by the broadcasters. "The purpose is to ensure that consumer is the king," TRAI Chairman RS Sharma said.
Dove soap maker buys fake meat company The Vegetarian Butcher
Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch maker of Dove soap and Knorr soup has agreed to buy 'The Vegetarian Butcher', a Dutch producer of plant-based meat replacements. The company's products, which include "nochicken nuggets" and "chickburgers", are sold in over 4,000 stores in 17 countries. Jaap Korteweg, a ninth-generation meat farmer, became a vegetarian and founded The Vegetarian Butcher in 2007.n
Couldn't pay investors as firm made losses: Producer Prernaa
Producer Prernaa Arora, who was arrested for allegedly cheating producer Vashu Bhagnani of ₹32 crore, told Mumbai Police that she could not repay investors as her production firm was suffering losses. Prernaa has three separate cheating cases amounting to around ₹65.9 crore filed against her. She will remain in police custody till December 20, as per reports.
Madhavan, Abhay Deol to feature in SRK's 'Zero': Reports
Actors R Madhavan and Abhay Deol will have cameos in the upcoming film 'Zero', starring Shah Rukh Khan, as per reports. Actresses including Rani Mukerji, Kajol, Karisma Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are also reportedly making special appearances in the film. The film, directed by filmmaker Aanand L Rai, is set to release on December 21.
Will learn from Virat Kohli sir: Player sold to RCB for ₹5 cr
All-rounder Shivam Dube, who has been bought by RCB for ₹5 crore, said, "Virat sir is one of the legends right now. I want to learn from him on how to keep consistently performing." Dube, who hit five sixes in five deliveries against Baroda in a Ranji Trophy match on Monday, is the second costliest uncapped purchase of the auction.
Indoor sports training startup Zwift raises $120 million
US-based indoor sports training startup Zwift has raised $120 million in a Series B funding round led by Highland Europe, to aid expansion in esports. Europe’s True, Causeway Media and Novator Partners also participated in the funding round. “In 2018, more than one-third of the Tour de France peloton were Zwifters,” Co-founder and CEO of Zwift Eric Min said.
Facebook let technology giants access its users' data, chats: Report
Facebook reportedly gave tech giants like Microsoft, Yahoo and Amazon access to user data through partnerships with them that exempted them from privacy restrictions. Microsoft's Bing could see the names of the friends of all Facebook users without consent and music app Spotify could read users' private messages. Amazon could access users’ contact information and Yahoo could see users’ feeds.
Google adds Flights feature to Assistant to predict delays
Google on Monday announced it added a feature to its AI-based Assistant which predicts flight delays. The feature debuted on Google Flights in January 2018 to predict possibilities of delay if at least 85% of the results indicated the flight would get delayed. The feature will be available to all users globally in the next few weeks, Google said.
Yemen mom blocked by Trump travel ban gets visa to see dying son
Yemen's Shaima Swileh has been granted a US visa to meet her dying two-year-old son, the Council on American-Islamic Relations said. Swileh's son Abdullah Hassan, who is currently on life support, has a degenerative brain disorder. Swileh was unable to get a US visa due to the Trump administration's travel ban on citizens from five Muslim-majority countries.
Government to set up 20 more technology centres for MSMEs
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday said the government will set up 20 additional technology centres for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). These centres enable MSMEs to access advanced manufacturing technologies, skilled manpower and provide technical and business advisory support. Currently, there are 18 such technology centres operating in the country.
RBI scales up liquidity infusion to ₹50,000 cr in December
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday said it has decided to scale up the amount of liquidity infusion by ₹10,000 crore to ₹50,000 crore in December. RBI has already injected ₹20,000 crore through two Open Market Operation (OMO) purchases. OMO is the sale and purchase of government securities by the central bank to regulate money supply.
President's rule to be imposed in Jammu and Kashmir after 22 years
President's rule will be imposed in Jammu and Kashmir on December 20, after a period of 22 years. This comes after the Centre approved a proposal put forward by the state's Governor Satya Pal Malik. The state was under the Governor's rule since June 20, when BJP withdrew its support to PDP leading to the fall of Mehbooba Mufti-led government.
Was depressed after people made fun of my acting in Race 3: Saqib
Saqib Saleem has revealed he was depressed after people made fun of his acting in 'Race 3'. "I got my first ever negative review and criticism after the release of 'Race 3'. Before that, in all my films...people always said that I'm a good actor," he added. However, Saqib further said he had a great experience working in the film.
Nobody approached Sara for Simmba, she approached us herself: Rohit
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has said Sara Ali Khan wasn't approached for his directorial 'Simmba', but it was the actress who had approached him herself. "She...cooked my brain by messaging me so many times," he added. Speaking about this, Sara said, "I messaged Rohit sir thrice and he responded on the third message. I think he's the king of commercial cinema."
3rd umpire gives batsman out, fielding team calls him back to bat
Brisbane Heat's James Pattinson was declared out by the third umpire despite appearing to be in his crease in the first Big Bash League 8 match against Adelaide Strikers on Wednesday. The 28-year-old started walking from the field before being called back by his opponents. Strikers' wicketkeeper Alex Carey later said they didn't think it was out after seeing replays.
We aren't saving Yuvraj's career, always wanted him: Mumbai Indians
After buying all-rounder Yuvraj Singh at his base price of ₹1 crore in the IPL 2019 auction, Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani said that they are not saving Yuvraj Singh's career. "We always wanted Yuvraj. We never had an opportunity because of our purse. It was relieving that we got him at the price that we did," he added.
How can entire para be typo: Kharge over Rafale verdict correction
After Centre sought correction in the Supreme Court's verdict on Rafale deal citing a typing error, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Had it been one word it would've been understandable, entire paragraph can't be a typo." Kharge also sought Joint Parliamentary Committee on the deal. The verdict stated Rafale's pricing and details have been examined by CAG and PAC.
I spent $40 million of my own funds on Boring Company: Elon Musk
While unveiling the first tunnel of his The Boring Company in Los Angeles, billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday said that he spent $40 million of his own funds on the SpaceX subsidiary hoping the venture would eventually pay off. Musk said cars could be transported through the tunnel by the addition of specialised wheels which could cost $200-$300 per vehicle.
Doormats with Golden Temple's image sold on Amazon, angers Sikhs
Sikh body 'Sikh Coalition' called out e-commerce company Amazon accusing that doormats, rugs and toilet seat covers with the image of the Golden Temple were being sold on the platform. "One of the most historically significant Sikh sites - the Darbar Sahib - is not a doormat," the body said. Several pages selling these items were removed from the website.
Video shows 'fish rain' in Andhra Pradesh due to cyclone Phethai
A video has surfaced online, showing a phenomenon called 'fish rain' in Andhra Pradesh's Amalapuram after cyclone Phethai on Monday. The video shows fish either dead or jumping in the puddles formed after the rains. As per the India Meteorological Department, this happens when strong cyclonic winds sometimes carry displaced fish from water bodies and drop them on land.
Man who lost daughter in Mumbai fire covers her body with doormat
Rajesh Yadav, a 25-year-old man who lost his two-month-old daughter in Mumbai's ESIC Hospital fire, covered her body with a doormat outside the morgue on Tuesday. "I could find nothing else to wrap her body with," said Rajesh, who works as a cook. His wife was admitted to the hospital over a kidney-stone related problem when the fire broke out.
Delivery boy saves 10 from Mumbai hospital fire, gets hospitalised
A 20-year-old food delivery boy named Sidhu Humanabade saved 10 people from the massive fire at Mumbai's ESIC Kamgar Hospital that killed eight on Monday. He saw the smoke at the hospital, left his bike, and asked the firemen if he can join them. Sidhu reached the hospital's smoke-filled fourth floor with a ladder and safely brought 10 people out.
Bill banning commercial surrogacy passed in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016, which bans commercial surrogacy. The bill allows 'altruistic' surrogacy, which involves an arrangement where the couple does not pay the surrogate mother any compensation other than the medical and insurance expenses related to the pregnancy. Moreover, the surrogate mother must be a 'close relative' of the intending couple.
Trump panel recommends guns in schools to counter shootings
The Federal Commission on School Safety panel established by US President Donald Trump in the aftermath of the mass shooting at a Florida school earlier this year has recommended arming school staff. In its report, the panel also suggested hiring military veterans and former police officers who "can also serve as highly effective educators".
India may pay five Iran banks for oil purchases after US sanctions
India will reportedly use escrow accounts of five Iranian banks held with state-run UCO Bank to deposit money for oil purchases to overcome US sanctions. Iran may use part of the deposits for purchasing essential goods from India. India, which imports around 80% of its annual oil needs, purchased crude worth about $9 billion from Iran last fiscal.
Indian drug regulators visit J&J facilities, take powder samples
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has said that Indian drug regulators visited some of its facilities and took samples of its talcum powder. This follows a Reuters report that the firm knew for decades that cancer-causing asbestos was sometimes present in its baby powder. J&J also said Indian regulators have in the past confirmed that its products are "free of asbestos”.
India will need 2,300 planes worth $320 billion in 20 yrs: Boeing
India will need 2,300 airplanes worth $320 billion over the next 20 years, US aircraft maker Boeing said on Wednesday. As much as 84% of the planes would be narrow-body and the rest would be wide-body, it added. Boeing also said that airfares in the Indian market are 10-15% lower than breakeven levels for airlines.n
Best I could do: Lata on recording played at Ambani wedding
Lata Mangeshkar, who recorded a rendition of the Gayatri Mantra for Isha Ambani's wedding, said that it was the best she could do as she wasn't well enough to attend the ceremony. "My best wishes are always with Isha and her husband Anand,” Lata added. Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal tied the knot on December 12 in Mumbai.
'Manikarnika' looking bigger than 'Bahubali': Producer Kamal
'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' producer Kamal Jain said that the film, starring Kangana Ranaut, is "looking much bigger and larger" than the fantasy-drama film series 'Bahubali'. "Today, the audience needs something that is of an international class. Manikarnika is coming in the category of Avengers and Gladiator," Kamal added.
Grocery startup Milkbasket raises $7 mn in funding
Gurugram-based grocery delivery startup Milkbasket has raised $7 million in an extended Series A funding round led by US-based venture capital firm Mayfield Fund. Existing investors including Kalaari Capital and Unilever Ventures also participated in the round. Founded in 2015, Milkbasket is a subscription-based service that delivers grocery and milk daily to its customers’ doorstep on a top-up basis.
Hafiz Saeed writes column for Pak newspaper on Kashmir issue
Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief and 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed has written a column for a Pakistani newspaper on the Kashmir issue and creation of Bangladesh. In his column 'Illegal aggression of India on East Pakistan…Why Pakistan is avoiding advocating for Kashmiri people', Saeed alleged ex-Indian PM Indira Gandhi 'hatched a conspiracy to dismember Pakistan', according to news agency PTI.
Pakistan's Punjab lifts 12-yr-old ban on celebrating Basant
The provincial government of Pakistan's Punjab has lifted a 12-year-old ban on celebrating Basant, announcing the festival will be celebrated in the second week of February 2019. The Punjab government had banned kite-flying in 2007 following a rise in deaths caused by sharp threads used for flying kites. The ban was said to have affected kite businesses and people's livelihoods.
South Africa bans ad showing black man 'discovering' Europe
South Africa has banned an advertisement for restaurant chain Chicken Licken that shows a black man 'discovering' a foreign land and naming it Europe, saying colonisation is "not open for humorous exploitation". Chicken Licken said that the advertisement intended to show that South Africa had "all the potential to conquer the world and rewrite history from an African perspective".
Dior slammed for using animated character in ad campaign
Luxury brand Dior has faced criticism for using an animated character, developed through computer-generated imagery (CGI), as a model for its latest beauty campaign. "Why would someone buy a product that's not shown on real skin," an Instagram user commented on Dior's post. The CGI character, named Noonoouri, was created by Joerg Zuber from Germany.
Sensex gains for 7th day, longest winning rally since July
Indian benchmark index Sensex on Wednesday gained for the seventh straight session, marking its longest winning streak since July. Sensex ended 137.25 points higher at 36,484.33, while the Nifty 50 Index rose 58.60 points to close at 10,967.30. This comes amid falling crude oil prices and RBI's move to scale up liquidity infusion to ₹50,000 crore in December.
GSK and Pfizer to combine consumer health businesses
British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and US-based Pfizer will combine their consumer health business in a joint venture with sales of around $12.4 billion. GSK will have a majority stake of 68% in the business. Following the merger, GSK plans to split into two businesses — one for prescription drugs and vaccines, the other for over-the-counter products.
RCom shares plunge 13% on report of govt blocking Jio deal
Shares of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications (RCom) on Wednesday plunged as much as 13% following reports that telecom department rejected its proposed spectrum sale to Reliance Jio. This comes after Jio reportedly informed the government it won't be liable for RCom's dues related to airwaves. According to trading norms, the buyer is liable for dues that aren't recovered from seller.
It's sad because we all tried our best: Fatima on 'Thugs...' failure
Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh, while speaking about the failure of 'Thugs of Hindostan', said, "It is very heartbreaking. It is very sad because we all tried our best to make a good film." "That's what we tried to do. But unfortunately, the film didn't work, people didn't like it. I'm just feeling very bad about this," she added.nn
Journalists changed my 'Wish I were from Pak' remark: Sonu Nigam
Singer Sonu Nigam has claimed journalists changed his 'I wish I were from Pakistan, at least I'd get work in India' remark. "In an attempt to make headlines...sensational, some journalists miss the real content," he wrote. "My point...was about...music companies in India asking Indian singers to pay 40-50% of their concerts remunerations...they don't ask the same from the singers from...Pakistan!"
Matthew Hayden flips bat in 1st BBL 8 match as coin toss replaced
Former Australia batsman Matthew Hayden did the honours of flipping the bat in the first match of the Big Bash League's eighth edition on Wednesday. The 47-year-old flipped the bat as Adelaide Strikers' captain Colin Ingram called 'roofs' and won the toss. Notably, customised bats have been made with 'roofs' and 'flats' for toss purpose in the BBL.
Kapil Dev would have gone for ₹25 crore in IPL auction: Gavaskar
Ex-India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev would've been sold for ₹25 crore in the IPL auction if he was playing. Talking about Kapil's unbeaten knock of 175 runs in the 1983 World Cup match against Zimbabwe, Gavaskar said, "It is the greatest knock in ODI history I've seen as a player, as a commentator."
Player who won Man Utd CL in 1999 named club's caretaker manager
Ex-Norway forward Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who scored in the 1999 Champions League final's injury time to help Manchester United win the treble, has been appointed as the club's caretaker manager. The 45-year-old replaces José Mourinho, who was fired after the club suffered its worst start to a Premier League season. He has been appointed until the end of the season.
Apple Music uses Android phone for promotion on Twitter
Technology reviewer Marques Brownlee on Tuesday pointed out that Apple Music used an Android device to promote a music album by American singer Ariana Grande. Responding to it, a user tweeted, "Marques you just got someone fired", while another tweet read "Apple Music is also on Android". The YouTuber had earlier highlighted Anushka Sharma promoting Google Pixel's camera via iPhone.
Elon Musk unveils his Boring Company's first-ever tunnel
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Tuesday unveiled the first underground transportation tunnel dug in Los Angeles by The Boring Company, a subsidiary of his space startup SpaceX. The over 1.83-km-long tunnel, featuring car elevators, was built for around $10 million, Musk said. "Capable of travelling safely at over 150mph... it'll feel like teleporting within a city," he tweeted.
Mahindra, Pai complain about 'angel tax', Suresh Prabhu responds
After investor Mohandas Pai and industrialist Anand Mahindra complained about 'angel tax' on social media, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu tweeted, "We have taken up the issue". An 'angel tax' of 30.9% is levied on funds raised by unlisted companies in excess to 'fair value'. Snapdeal Co-founder Kunal Bahl also said the tax would destroy the world's "most promising startup community".
ISRO launches GSAT-7A satellite to help Indian Air Force
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday successfully launched its 35th communications satellite GSAT-7A from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The 2,250-kg satellite would boost Indian Air Force's defence capabilities and interlink its ground radar stations and airbases, thus reducing the reliance on ground-based stations for drones.
NASA hit by data breach; current, ex-employees affected: Report
A report by ZDNet has said that an internal memo was sent to all NASA employees where the US space agency admitted to getting hacked in October, almost two months after the breach was discovered. NASA reportedly said that an unknown intruder got access to one of the agency's servers holding the personal data of the current and former employees.n
Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqulla Khan were martyred on this day
On 19 December, 1927, Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqulla Khan were hanged to death for their involvement in the Kakori train conspiracy where they looted cash belonging to the British treasury. Roshan Singh, an Indian revolutionary who was previously sentenced in the Bareilly shooting case during the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1920-22, was also executed on this day.
No parties to erect digital banners on roadsides in TN: HC
The Madras High Court has passed an order barring political parties from erecting digital banners on roadsides all over Tamil Nadu until further orders. It was hearing a contempt petition filed by a social activist seeking action against officers for failing to implement court orders against unauthorised digital banners. Such banners distract road users, especially two-wheeler riders, the HC said.
14-yr-old records videos of women taking bath in hostel, booked
A 14-year-old boy in Hyderabad has been booked for allegedly recording videos and taking pictures of women taking bath in a hostel adjacent to his building. The incident reportedly came to light after a 22-year-old student from the same hostel filed a complaint against him. Police said over 3,000 such videos and pictures have been recovered from the boy's tablet.
Trump issues order to create US Space Command
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued an order to establish a Space Command to oversee the US military's operations in space. "It will develop the space doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures that will enable our warfighters to defend our nation in this new era," US Vice President Mike Pence said. The Space Command will be the 11th combatant command.
Trump Foundation to shut down amid corruption allegations
US President Donald Trump's personal charity, the Trump Foundation, would be dissolved amid allegations that he and his three eldest children misused its funds. The New York Attorney General had filed a lawsuit against the foundation alleging Trump used its funds for the presidential campaign and to settle lawsuits, among others. Its remaining assets would be redistributed to other charities.
American jailed for attacking Indian-origin man with hammer
An American named Rory Benson has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to attacking Indian-origin Sikh taxi driver Swarn Singh with a hammer in Seattle last year. Benson attempted to suffocate 53-year-old Singh with a piece of cloth and hit him in the head repeatedly, Sikh civil rights group Sikh Coalition said.
24-yr-old man throws ₹18 lakh cash from top of building in Hong Kong
Wong Ching-kit, a 24-year-old man claiming to be cryptocurrency entrepreneur, was arrested for throwing cash worth ₹18 lakh from the top of building in Hong Kong. Police said the stunt severely affected public order and it took them 35 minutes to restore order. Before the incident, Wong posted on Facebook that he wanted to "help poor by robbing the rich".
Vikrant to star with Deepika in film on acid attack survivor
Actor Vikrant Massey will star opposite Deepika Padukone in filmmaker Meghna Gulzar's upcoming film 'Chhapaak', based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. "I'm just glad I got the opportunity to have a suitable character for him in this film, which is Deepika's partner," Meghna said. Deepika, who will play the role of Laxmi, is co-producing the film.
PM's meet with film industry criticised for lack of women
A meeting held between a delegation representing the film industry and PM Narendra Modi is being criticised for its lack of women. 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' filmmaker Alankrita Shrivastava took to Twitter and wrote, "Would be great to have female representation in these delegations. It's 2018." "And there’s NOT a single woman...The Boys still rule Bollywood," wrote another user.
Uber to resume self-driving car tests on public roads in US
Uber has received approval to resume self-driving car testing on public roads in Pennsylvania, US. Uber would resume testing with two employees in the front seat, enable an automatic braking system at all times, and more strictly monitor safety of employees. This comes nine months after an Uber self-driving car killed a pedestrian in Arizona and the program was suspended.
BJP showed Parrikar as Superman in staged pictures: Congress
Ailing Goa CM Manohar Parrikar is being projected as a "He-Man or Superman" by BJP and is being made to pose in "staged" pictures, Congress has claimed. It added, "Parrikar had the time...to inspect an under-construction bridge...but couldn't be present to hoist the Tricolour on Goa Liberation Day." Parrikar was seen inspecting the bridge with a tube in his nose.
Will accept Congress' decision: Dikshit on alliance with AAP
Speaking on the possibility of Congress forging an alliance with AAP, former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit on Wednesday said she will accept whatever the party and the high command decide. Dikshit, who served as Delhi CM thrice, had earlier criticised incumbent CM Arvind Kejriwal, saying a conflict with the Lieutenant Governor or Centre cannot be an excuse to not work.
PM Modi doesn't need a script: Naqvi to Manmohan Singh
After former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh claimed he wasn't the PM who was "afraid" of talking to the press, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said, "PM (Narendra) Modi doesn't need a prompter, script or director." Referring to Manmohan Singh, Naqvi added, "When he was PM he used to talk on someone's order and script, even now he's doing the same."
SC seeks Centre's reply on ways to tackle man-animal conflict
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's reply on a plea seeking to tackle situations arising out of man-animal conflicts in and around reserved forests. The petitioner suggested that forest departments of all states having tiger reserves employ staff that is adequately trained to deal with such situations. He also sought for a committee to examine unregulated activities in forests.
Nearly 5,000 convicted of drunk driving in Hyderabad in 2018
Nearly 5,000 people were convicted in cases of drunk driving in Hyderabad this year and over 1,300 driving licenses were cancelled, a senior traffic police official said on Tuesday. Further, 26,300 cases of drunk driving were registered in 2018, while 18,000 cases were registered last year. The traffic police official said more teams were deputed this year to conduct checks.
Let us unite to keep Goa clean, tidy: CM on Liberation Day
Extending greetings on Goa Liberation Day, CM Manohar Parrikar urged the public to unite to keep the state clean and tidy, and to achieve development in all spheres. "Let us recall the valiant efforts of our freedom fighters who fought against oppression," Parrikar added. Goa was a Portuguese colony for 451 years until December 19, 1961, when India liberated it.
J&J baby powder report under consideration: Indian regulator
Indian drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) on Tuesday said a report that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) had known its baby powder has cancer-causing asbestos was "under consideration". The powder samples were tested earlier but nothing wrong was found in them, it added. It's too early to say if a formal investigation would be launched, CDSCO further said.
OnePlus 5 & 5T start getting Android Pie update in open beta
OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T have got the Android Pie update in open beta which means users will be able to experience the almost final version of the OxygenOS based Android 9.0 Pie update. Users will now be able to experience new features such as an all-new Android Pie UI, Android P gesture navigation, expanded accent colour customizations and more.
Sympathy for a millionaire? Sona to Nigam on backing Anu over #MeToo
Singer Sona Mohapatra has criticised Sonu Nigam for backing Anu Malik amid the sexual harassment allegations against him and questioning if there is any proof. Sona tweeted, "So much sympathy for a millionaire losing work? So much empathy for his privileged family being 'tortured'?" She wrote in another tweet that multiple women and men can attest to Malik's "abusive behaviour".
Who were the biggest gainers in the IPL 2019 auction?
In the IPL 2019 auction, uncapped Tamil Nadu spinner Varun Chakravarthy was bought by KXIP for ₹8.4 crore, 42 times his base price of ₹20 lakh. Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dube's selling price to base price ratio was the second-highest as he fetched ₹5 crore, 25 times his base price. Prabhsimran Singh came in third, fetching ₹4.8 crore in the auction.
IIIT Hyderabad graduate Karandeep Anand to head Facebook Workplace
Karandeep Anand, an Indian-origin senior Facebook executive, has been named the Head of Workplace, the social media giant's communications tool for businesses. Anand is a BTech (Computer Science) graduate from IIIT Hyderabad and also studied at the Kellogg School of Management, US. He worked at Microsoft for 15 years before joining Facebook nearly four years ago.
Flipkart's Binny Bansal asks for $100mn Walmart payout: Report
Flipkart Co-founder and former Group CEO Binny Bansal has reportedly negotiated an immediate payout of $100 million from Walmart, with the remaining due by August 2020. As per his original contract, Binny would have received over half of his more than $850 million worth of stakes. He will continue to keep remainder of his stock in Flipkart, the report added.
No trace of 13 miners trapped in Meghalaya coal mine: NDRF
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Tuesday said that it had not been able to locate the 13 miners who got trapped while working in an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district. Earlier, CM Conrad Sangma had said the rescue teams were facing challengesnin evacuating the miners since the high-water level made the operation difficult.
K'taka temple trustee hired priest to poison prasad that killed 15
A priest has confessed to mixing insecticides in the temple prasad in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar that killed 15 devotees, police said. An officer said Himmadi Mahadeva Swami, the head of the temple trust, had allegedly hired him to poison the prasad to defame a rival faction of the trust who objected to Swami taking money from the temple's revenue.
Mera Bharat mahaan, meri madam mahaan: Ansari's mother to Sushma
Indian engineer Hamid Ansari and his mother Fauzia met Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday, a day after he was released from a Pakistan jail. "Mera Bharat mahaan, meri madam mahaan, sab madam ne hi kiya hai," Fauzia thanked the minister. Ansari, who visited Pakistan in 2012 to meet a friend, was arrested on suspicions of being an Indian spy.
Scolded SDM just like I would scold my daughter: BJP MLA
After a video showing him shouting at Sub-Divisional Magistrate Garima Singh in Uttar Pradesh surfaced, BJP MLA Udaybhan Chaudhary said he scolded her just like he would scold his daughter. "The farmers had gone to the SDM with their problems but she talked to them rudely," he added. The video showed him asking the officer, "Don't you realise my power?"
Education dept in Kashmir withdraws pheran ban after outrage
An order issued by the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO), Langate in Jammu and Kashmir that prohibited officers from wearing a pheran in office, was withdrawn on Tuesday after being criticised on social media. Media reports on the ban had led to several Kashmiris, including former CM Omar Abdullah, posting photos of them wearing the traditional attire, on Twitter.
Andhra MLA refuses to pay toll, abandons car and takes bus
TDP Denduluru MLA Chintamaneni Prabhakar abandoned his car on the premises of Kaza toll plaza in Mangalagiri mandal, after the staff there didn't allow his car to pass through the gate without paying toll. He then took a state-run RTC bus to Vijayawada. Notably, MLAs, MPs and other dignitaries, are exempted from paying toll on national highways.