India record their biggest ever victory vs West Indies in World Cup
India registered their biggest ever victory (by runs) against West Indies in World Cup history by defeating them by 125 runs in 2019 World Cup on Thursday. India’s previous biggest victory against West Indies in World Cup (80 runs) had come in the 2011 edition. West Indies had last defeated India in a World Cup match in the 1992 edition.
LG emerges as the most trusted TV Brand in 2019: Report
As per TRA’s Brand Trust Report for 2019, LG TVs have been named the most trusted Television Brand for 2019. With a plethora of advanced TV Technologies like AI ThinQ, OLED and NanoCell, LG Intends to consistently enhance the TV Viewing experience regardless of the price bracket, the reason LG leads this category by a wide margin.
Pancholi took ₹1cr, said he fed Kangana when she was homeless: Rangoli
Kangana Ranaut’s sister Rangoli Chandel has alleged that actor Aditya Pancholi extorted over ₹1 crore from Kangana and a case of physical abuse, harassment and extortion was lodged against him in 2007. “He [said] he…fed her for 3 months when she was homeless,” she added. Rangoli claimed she herself received the last message of extortion from him in 2016.
Ayushmann Khurrana starrer ‘Article 15’ hits the theatres
Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Article 15’, which released today, is an “essential film about cops and caste”, said Hindustan Times (HT). The film “may have an unsatisfactory element or two, but…it rushes in to tread forgotten grounds,” wrote The Indian Express. Bollywood Hungama called it a “hard-hitting film”. It has been rated 4.5/5(HT), 3/5 (The Indian Express) and 3.5/5 (Bollywood Hungama).
Actors won Oscars for such characters: Shahid’s mom on Kabir Singh
Actor Shahid Kapoor’s mother Neelima Azeem, while defending his film ‘Kabir Singh’ against criticism by fans who called it “misogynistic”, said, “In Hollywood, actors have won Oscars for characters like these.” Neelima questioned, “Tomorrow, if you play a psychopathic serial killer, will everybody watching the movie become one?” She further said actors have the freedom to play morally controversial characters.
It was required: Super 30 actress defends Hrithik’s ‘brownfacing’
Actress Mrunal Thakur, who features opposite Hrithik Roshan in ‘Super 30’, while defending the actor’s alleged ‘brownfacing’ in the film, said, “I think it was required for the character.” “Whenever I saw Hrithik in his dark complexion, I would end up calling him Anand,” she added. Hrithik has played mathematician Anand Kumar in the film.
I can make him one of the best all-rounders: Razzaq on Pandya
Commenting on India all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s performance in India-West Indies World Cup match, former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq said, “I see a lot of faults in his body’s balance when hitting the bowl hardly and I observed his footwork as well.” Razzaq added, “If I coach him…I can make him one of the best all-rounders if not the best.”
Apple announces departure of chief design officer Jony Ive
Apple has announced that chief design officer Jony Ive will depart the company this year to form an independent design company which will count Apple among its primary clients. “Jony is a singular figure in design world and his role in Apple’s revival cannot be overstated,” CEO Tim Cook said. The announcement wiped around $9 billion from Apple’s market cap.
Can’t ask others to resign, it’s up to them: Rahul to Cong leaders
At a meeting with party leaders from Haryana state coordination committee, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said, “I have resigned after taking full responsibility and ensuring accountability for the party’s defeat in the Lok Sabha elections.” He added, “I cannot ask others to resign too. It is up to them if they want to take responsibility.”
Manmohan Singh cites Vajpayee in letter to PM to retain support staff
Former PM Manmohan Singh has written a letter to the PM Office, requesting PM Narendra Modi to reinstate full 14-member staff given to him. In the letter, Singh cited that the UPA government had also extended the term of complementary staff for former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Vajpayee government also gave similar benefits to ex-PM PV Narasimha Rao.
Government to launch ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme
The Centre is planning to launch a “One Nation One Ration Card” scheme for beneficiaries to access the Public Distribution System from any PDS shop in India, Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has revealed. Stating that migrant workers will be the biggest beneficiaries, Paswan said the scheme will aim to curb corruption and reduce beneficiaries’ dependence on shop owners.
Hyd municipal chief’s car gets challans worth ₹6,210 for overspeeding
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner M Dana Kishore’s official car was found to have pending traffic challans worth ₹6,210, all of which were for speeding and dangerous driving. Soon after the news surfaced online, the IAS officer paid off the fines and GHMC’s office said the driver had been reprimanded, and warned not to violate traffic rules again.
15 IAS officers, 21 jail officials transferred in UP
The Uttar Pradesh government transferred 15 IAS officers on Thursday night. It also transferred 21 jail officials. Meanwhile, after a video of prisoners brandishing firearms in Unnao jail went viral, a proposal was sent to the Home Department for the transfer of some prisoners to another jail.
5 members of a family bludgeoned to death in UP’s Hamirpur
Five members of a family were found bludgeoned to death in UP’s Hamirpur district on Thursday, Hamirpur SP Hemraj Meena said. “Head of the family, Noorbaksh, had gone to attend a marriage and he informed police after he returned and saw the bodies,” Meena added. Prima facie, the incident seems to be the fall out of an enmity, Meena added.
Amit Shah tables bill to extend Prez rule in J&K, his 1st in Lok Sabha
Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday moved a Bill to extend the President’s rule in J&K for six more months, which is the first bill to be tabled by him in the Lower House. He also moved the J&K Reservation Amendment Bill, saying it’ll give benefits of reservation in recruitment and admission to those living near the International Border.
Indian-origin Uber driver gets 3-yr jail for ‘kidnapping’ US passenger
An Indian-origin Uber driver, Harbir Parmar, has been sentenced to three-year jail for kidnapping a female passenger and dropping her off on an isolated highway in 2018. The 25-year-old had changed the New York’s passenger’s destination location to Boston when she fell asleep in the backseat. After the woman woke up, he dropped her at an isolated highway in Connecticut.
India wins trade dispute with US over solar panel incentives
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has ruled that a series of US renewable energy incentives violated international trade rules. A WTO panel upheld India’s claim that seven US states illegally incentivised the use of local content, thereby discriminating against Indian and other imported solar suppliers. The US, however, told the panel that the ruling would have little or no impact.
Air India expected to report loss of ₹7,635 crore in FY19
Cash-strapped Air India is expected to report a loss of ₹7,635 crore during 2018-19, as per provisional figures released by the government. Higher exchange rate, rising oil prices and higher interest burden are cited as factors that impacted the national carrier’s profitability. Air India had total debt of ₹58,352 crore at the end of March 2019.
We don’t have tools to make Russian govt stop: Zuckerberg
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said, the US government has the tools to apply pressure to Russia, not Facebook. “After [Russian intervention in the 2016 US presidential election] when the government didn’t take any…counteraction, the signal that was sent…was that okay we’re open for business,” he said. Since then we’ve seen increased activity from Iran and other countries, he added.
Flipkart to turn 40% delivery fleet electric by March 2020
Bengaluru-based e-commerce giant Flipkart has said it aims to replace about 40% of its delivery fleet with electric vehicles by March 2020. It revealed it will start with deploying about 160 electric vans across cities by the end of 2019. “The objective is to be 100% EV,” Amitesh Jha, Senior Vice President for Ekart and Marketplace at Flipkart said.
Terrorist killed in encounter in J&K’s Budgam, arms recovered
A terrorist was killed in an encounter with a joint team of Army, CRPF and police personnel in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday morning. Arms and ammunition were recovered following the encounter, and a search operation is currently underway. The identity and group affiliation of the terrorist is being ascertained, the police said.
PM Modi meets Saudi Prince Salman in Osaka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka on Friday. Calling Saudi Arabia “an invaluable strategic partner,” the External Affairs Ministry tweeted that the two leaders discussed deepening cooperation in trade and investment, energy security, and counter-terrorism, among other areas.
Still planning to sell Air India, clarifies government
The government on Thursday said it’s committed to the sale of Air India and its five subsidiaries. Continued support from authorities improved the carrier’s financial and operational performance, it added. This comes after Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State for Aviation, earlier told Parliament that present economic environment wasn’t conducive for Air India’s sale in “immediate near future”.
DLF’s promoters infuse last tranche of ₹2,250 crore
DLF’s promoters have infused the last tranche of ₹2,250 crore into the real estate company. In December 2017, the promoters had infused ₹9,000 crore into the company and promised to invest an additional ₹2,250 crore. The infusion was made after the promoters sold their entire stake in DLF’s rental arm DLF Cyber City Developers for ₹11,900 crore.
Whoever beats India will win the World Cup: Michael Vaughan
Following India’s 125-run victory against West Indies in the 2019 World Cup, former England captain Michael Vaughan tweeted, “Will stick to it…Whoever beats India will win the World Cup!” Notably, India are the only team to remain unbeaten in the tournament so far. “Dominance of the highest level from Team India!” tweeted former India fast bowler RP Singh.
New Zealand won’t panic after defeat to Pakistan: Daniel Vettori
Following New Zealand’s first defeat in the 2019 World Cup, ex-New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori said that New Zealand won’t panic after their defeat to Pakistan. “This team doesn’t panic and hasn’t for a long time. They have been playing a style of cricket that has delivered success,” he added. “That success breeds confidence and calmness,” he further said.
Naive to expect to go unbeaten: NZ’s Neesham after Pakistan loss
After New Zealand suffered their first defeat in 2019 World Cup against Pakistan, New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham said it was “naive” to think that New Zealand would go unbeaten at the World Cup. “We prepared for a tournament where we’d probably lose one or two games, but for us it’s all about making it to the semi-finals,” he added.
43-yr-old Trescothick announces retirement from professional cricket
Somerset and former England opener Marcus Trescothick has announced that he will retire from professional cricket at the end of the current English domestic season. The 43-year-old had made his first-class debut in 1993 for Somerset against Lancashire. He has scored over 26,234 runs in first-class cricket and 12,229 runs in List A cricket so far.
Terrorism the biggest threat to humanity: PM to BRICS leaders
Speaking at an informal meeting of BRICS leaders in Japanese city Osaka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Terrorism is the biggest threat to humanity. It not only kills innocents but also severely affects economic development and social stability.” He added that there is a need to stop all the mediums of support to terrorism and racism.
Trump says India, US have never been closer a day after criticism
A day after criticising India for “very high tariffs”, US President Donald Trump during a meeting with PM Narendra Modi said, “We have become great friends and our countries have never been closer. I can say that with surety.” Trump had earlier tweeted, “India just recently increased the tariffs even further. This is unacceptable and the tariffs must be withdrawn.”
CRPF official held in Delhi for allegedly cheating man of ₹90 lakh
Amit Rajpoot, a boxing trainer in CRPF, was arrested in Delhi for allegedly cheating a man of ₹90 lakh on the pretext of giving him cryptocurrency. The complainant said Rajpoot and his aide took the money in a car and asked him to get out after threatening him with a gun. Meanwhile, police recovered ₹26.90 lakh from the accused.
Poultry farmers seek ‘Agriculture’ status under Income Tax Act
The Karnataka Poultry Farmers and Breeders Association (KPFBA) has urged the government to consider all poultry farming activities as ‘Agriculture’ under the Income Tax Act so that they can avail tax benefits. The sector is exposed to all types of natural vagaries like crops and is rural-based, giving employment mostly to the unskilled and rural population, it said.
India to be big part of our Asia biz: Canada’s biggest life insurer
Canada’s biggest life insurer Manulife’s CEO Roy Gori has said that India can be “quite a significant part” of its business in Asia in the next 10 to 20 years. Manulife last week announced a mutual fund joint venture with Mahindra Finance, marking its entry into India. “The first phase for us is all about asset management,” Gori further said.
Haryana govt increases guest lecturers’ salary to ₹57,700
Haryana government on Thursday extended the benefit of ‘Equal Pay for Equal Work’ to all the guest lecturers in the state. Haryana Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma said all the eligible contractual and extension lecturers will get monthly remuneration of ₹57,700. “By extending this benefit…an additional exchequer of about ₹81.27 crore annually will be borne by state government,” added Sharma.
