Upcoming iPhones to not have ‘iPhone’ written on the back: Report
A report by Slashleaks claims that Apple will be removing the ‘iPhone’ name from the back of its upcoming smartphones and will just feature the Apple logo on the devices. The report cited an employee at Foxconn, the company that assembles Apple’s iPhones. The report also added that the new iPhones will be similar to 2018’s lineup with the notch.
Ex-cricketer Chandrasekhar passes away at 57; police suspect suicide
Former India batsman VB Chandrasekhar passed away at the age of 57 in Chennai on Thursday. Earlier, reports claimed that Chandrasekhar suffered a cardiac arrest, however, later police said that he committed suicide. Chandrasekhar, who is survived by his wife and two daughters, represented India in seven ODIs and played 81 first-class matches.
Trainer arrested for assaulting minor during exercise
A 27-year-old freelance fitness trainer was arrested in POCSO case for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl, police said. “While she was walking…he started discussing various exercise forms…then took her to a lawn,” said a police officer. “When he touched her private parts, she left the spot,” the officer added. The victim registered a case of molestation the same day.
Gujarat fintech startup Lendingkart raises ₹21 crore
Gujarat-based fintech startup Lendingkart has raised about ₹21 crore in equity funding from Sistema Asia Fund (SAF). This comes days after the platform had announced that it has raised about ₹212 crore in an equity round led by existing investors including Fullerton, Bertelsmann India Investments and India Quotient. Lendingkart was founded in 2014 by Harshvardhan Lunia and Mukul Sachan.
It was an honour: Vikrant on working with Naseeruddin
Vikrant Massey who starred with Naseeruddin Shah in short film ‘Half Full’ said that it was an honour to work with him. “Naseer sir is a veteran in the industry…I’ve always looked up to him,” he said. Reportedly, ‘Half Full’ is expected to be in the race for Oscars after winning ShortsTV’s Best of India Short Film Festival in LA.
N Korea rejects South’s pledge to unite the two Koreas by 2045
North Korea has rejected South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s pledge to achieve the unification between North and South Korea by 2045. Stating that inter-Korean talks are over, North Korea said the loss of dialogue momentum was entirely the responsibility of South Korea. North Korea also launched at least two missiles into the sea on Friday.
Trump asks advisors if it’s possible for US to buy Greenland: Report
US President Donald Trump has privately discussed with aides and advisors the idea of the US purchasing the island of Greenland from Denmark as a way to expand the country’s territory, according to a report. Trump will visit Denmark early in September. In 1946, the then US President Harry Truman had offered to buy Greenland for $100 million.
Hong Kong’s richest man urges to stop protests in ‘name of love’
Hong Kong’s richest man, 91-year-old Li Ka-shing, urged a halt to the anti-government protests “in the name of love” and asked the public to “love China, love Hong Kong, love yourself”. In front-page advertisements in local newspapers, the billionaire said, “Love freedom, love tolerance, love the rule of law”. The advertisements were signed “a Hong Kong citizen Li Ka-shing”.
Trump urges China Prez Jinping to meet Hong Kong protestors
Amid protests in Hong Kong, US President Donald Trump has urged his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to meet the protestors. “He’d work it out in 15 minutes…I know it’s not the kind of thing he does, but I think it wouldn’t be a bad idea,” Trump said. Trump also said he would not want to see China violently suppressing protestors.
Israel allows US lawmaker to visit her family after denying entry
After denying entry to US Democratic lawmaker Rashida Tlaib after President Donald Trump’s tweet, Israel has allowed her to visit her family in the West Bank on humanitarian grounds. She had written to Israel Interior Minister Aryeh Deri. “I will respect any restrictions and will not promote boycotts against Israel during my visit,” Tlaib wrote.
Photo of Unnao rape accused MLA put up on I-Day greetings in newspaper
Photo of Unnao rape accused MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar has been put up on the Independence Day posters published by Unnao Nagar Panchayat Chairman Anuj Kumar Dixit in newspapers. “He’s MLA of our area that’s why his photo is there. Till the time he’s our MLA his photo can be put,” Dixit said. Sengar is currently lodged in Tihar jail.
12 out of 22 districts functioning normally: J&K Chief Secretary
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam, has said that 12 out of the 22 districts are functioning normally with some limited restrictions in five districts. He added that there has been no loss of life despite efforts by terrorist organisations and radical groups. Subrahmanyam further said the government’s focus is on the earliest return to normalcy.
Rajnath Singh pays tribute to late PM AB Vajpayee at Pokhran
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Rajasthan’s Pokhran on his first death anniversary. Singh, who’s on a visit to Jaisalmer, tweeted, “Jaisalmer is home to Pokhran where India conducted its nuclear tests under Atalji’s leadership.” “Pokhran is the area which witnessed Atal Ji’s firm resolve to make India a nuclear power,” he added.
Zomato asks Gold restaurants to serve 45-day notice before exit
Gurugram-based restaurant aggregator Zomato has asked its partner restaurants under its ‘Gold’ program to serve the 45-day notice. This comes after about 300 restaurants under the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) on Thursday decided to delist from several reservation and food platforms over deep discounts. These included Zomato, EazyDiner, Nearbuy, MagicPin and Gourmet Passport.
Blind father of man allegedly lynched last month commits suicide
Rati Ram Jatav, the father of a 28-year-old man who was allegedly lynched in Rajasthan’s Alwar district last month, committed suicide by consuming pesticide, his family said. They said Jatav, who was blind, was depressed due to police inaction in the case. His son was allegedly assaulted by locals after he accidentally hit an elderly woman with his motorcycle.
We must welcome 3 announcements made by PM on I-Day: Chidambaram
Tweeting about PM Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech, Congress leader P Chidambaram wrote, “All of us must welcome three announcements made by PM- Small family is a patriotic duty, Respect wealth creators, Shun single-use plastic”. “First and third exhortations must become people’s movements. There are hundreds of dedicated voluntary organisations that are willing to lead [them],” he added.
Prez Kovind visits AIIMS amid reports of Arun Jaitley being critical
President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday visited former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at AIIMS in Delhi amid reports claiming that the latter is in critical condition. Jaitley was admitted to the hospital last week after he complained of uneasiness. The BJP leader had undergone a renal transplant at the same hospital last year.
Read it, couldn’t understand: CJI on plea against Article 370 revocation
While hearing a petition challenging revocation of Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi told petitioner ML Sharma, “I read your petition for half an hour but could not understand what is this petition about.” “What is this petition? This is simply not maintainable. What kind of petition is this?” CJI Gogoi said.
India’s policy to not use nukes first may change in future: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his visit to Pokhran on Friday said that India’s nuclear policy has always been ‘No First Use’. However, he said what happens in future depends on the circumstances. The Defence Minister was in Pokhran to pay respects to late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his first death anniversary.
Pakistanis attack Indians outside Indian embassy in London on I-Day
Pakistani protestors attacked Indians outside the Indian embassy in London on Independence Day over the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir. Four people were arrested for affray, obstruction of police and possession of an offensive weapon, police said. A photograph showed police carrying away a large curved knife from one of the protestors.
Frenchman climbs Hong Kong tower, hoists reconciliation flag
French climber Alain Robert, dubbed Spiderman, climbed a 68-storey skyscraper in Hong Kong on Friday and hoisted a flag symbolising reconciliation between China and the territory amid mass protests. Robert, arrested after the climb, scaled the building with his bare hands and without any equipment. Hong Kong has been witnessing pro-democracy protests by its residents for the past few weeks.
Anil Ambani’s wealth falls to $75 million, Mukesh’s hits $50 billion
The value of Anil Ambani’s holdings in his Reliance Group companies has fallen to about $75 million, from at least $31 billion in 2008, according to Bloomberg. Meanwhile, his brother Mukesh saw his wealth jump by $4.5 billion this week to $50 billion. They split the family business empire in 2005 in a deal brokered by their mother Kokilaben.
Cathay Pacific CEO quits after airline caught in Hong Kong protests
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific’s CEO Rupert Hogg resigned on Friday to “take responsibility” following recent events. It fired two pilots over their involvement in pro-democracy protests, after being ordered by China’s aviation regulator to suspend personnel who had engaged in illegal protests. The regulator imposed curbs on the airline after its staff took part in Hong Kong protests.
General Electric accused of $38 bn fraud that’s ‘bigger than Enron’ Harry Markopolos, known for his warnings on Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi Scheme, accused General Electric of hiding $38 billion in potential losses. CEO Larry Culp said Markopolos’ 175-page report titled “General Electric, a Bigger Fraud Than Enron”, contained factual errors and constituted “market manipulation – pure and simple”. The US conglomerate’s shares fell 11% after the report was released.
