Pak claiming 6 Indian casualties proves it’s a propaganda machinery: Army
After Pakistan claimed that six Indian Army soldiers were killed along the LoC, Indian Army said that it had one fatal casualty and four non-fatal casualties. “Pakistan DG ISPR’s tweet of six Indian casualties again proves that Pakistan as a nation is only a propaganda machinery,” it added. “Unlike Pakistan Army, Indian Army never hides the casualties,” it further said.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is the most politically incorrect film: Karan
Karan Johar has said his 1998 film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ is the “most politically incorrect film”. “I remember Shabana Azmi saw the film…and she called me. She was aghast,” he recalled. Johar added, “She told me, ‘What have you shown? That a girl has short hair, so she’s not attractive, and now her hair is long and she’s pretty?'”
We are here to win, not see how many helmets we can hit: Langer
After Steve Smith was hit by a Jofra Archer bouncer in the second Ashes Test, Australia head coach Justin Langer said, “We are not going to get caught up in an emotional battle about who’s going to bowl the quickest bouncers.” “We’re here to win the Test match, not see how many helmets we can hit,” he added.
World’s largest processor with 1.2 trillion transistors unveiled
US-based startup Cerebras Systems has unveiled the world’s largest single silicon-based processor, the Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine. The chip is the world’s first trillion-transistor processor comprising 1.2 trillion transistors, 400,000 AI-optimised cores and 18 GB of memory. The chip, made especially to enhance the development work of AI, has 56 times more silicon area than the largest GPU.
ABVP installs Savarkar’s statue in Delhi University’s North Campus
The RSS-affiliated ABVP on Tuesday installed statues of Veer Savarkar, Subhas Chandra Bose and Bhagat Singh outside the gate of the Delhi University’s Arts Faculty in North Campus, ahead of the students’ union elections. The Congress-affiliated NSUI and Left-backed AISA criticised the move, saying that Savarkar cannot be kept on the same pedestal as Subhas Chandra Bose and Bhagat Singh.
250 inmates escape from prison set on fire during Indonesia riots
Over 250 inmates escaped from a prison in Indonesia’s West Papua province after protesters set fire to it during riots, officials said on Tuesday. The protests were triggered by the detention of Papuan students for allegedly disrespecting the Indonesian flag. Only five inmates had since been recaptured, local justice ministry spokesperson Marlien Lande said.
Trump becomes grandfather for the 10th time
US President Donald Trump has become a grandfather for the tenth time after his son Eric’s wife Lara gave birth to a baby girl. The baby girl, who is Eric and Lara’s second child, has been named Carolina Dorothy. Trump’s two oldest children, Donald Trump Jr and Ivanka, have five and three children respectively.
Bank that offered negative rate home loan to charge for deposits
Instead of paying interest, Denmark’s third-largest lender Jyske Bank will begin charging customers with balances over 7.5 million Danish crowns (₹8 crore) 0.6% a year. Earlier this month, Jyske became the first to offer a negative interest rate on a home loan. Denmark’s largest lender Danske Bank has said it has no plans to introduce negative interest rates on deposits.
Vinay leaves Karnataka to join Puducherry as player-coach
Former Karnataka Ranji captain Vinay Kumar has left the side to join Puducherry’s Ranji side in a player-coach role. “It has been a great journey with Karnataka cricket. It is time for me to give a chance to young players… I can play for Karnataka a few more years but I am now looking at the bigger picture,” Kumar said.
New Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri diagnosed with pneumonia
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri is suffering from pneumonia, the team announced five days ahead of the start of the new Serie A season. The 60-year-old was absent for Juventus’ friendly victory over Triestina on Saturday. Sarri had returned to the club’s training ground on Monday but was unable to participate in the session due to illness.
Chennaiyin FC sign Afghanistan midfielder Masih Saighani
Indian Super League side Chennaiyin FC on Monday announced that the club has signed Afghanistan’s 32-year-old midfielder Masih Saighani on a free transfer for the 2019-20 edition of the tournament. Saighani, who was a member of the Afghan side that finished second in the 2015 SAFF Championship, has previous experience of playing in India with Aizawl FC.
MIT’s sensor can work underwater without battery, send data back
MIT researchers have developed battery-free underwater sensors and a communication system that uses near-zero power to transmit data back to the surface. They used a material that can transform pressure waves into electricity using the property ‘piezoelectricity’. “The system could be used to monitor sea temperatures to study climate change and track marine life over long periods,” MIT said.
Former Siri head at Apple joins Microsoft’s AI division
Apple’s Siri division’s former head Bill Stasior has joined Microsoft’s AI division and will reportedly lead an artificial intelligence group there. Stasior, who joined Apple in 2012 and worked there for over seven years, had quit in May. He has also worked as the VP of Amazon Search and CEO of the Amazon Silicon Valley subsidiary A9.com.
Kolkata hospital blames rats for missing eyes from body
Authorities at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata have ordered a probe after eyes from a body kept in the morgue were allegedly gouged out by rats. The incident came to light when the body of 69-year-old Sambhunath Das was handed over to the family on Monday. Das passed away on August 18 at the hospital.
Over 6,000 farmers affected by rain fury in Goa: Deputy CM
Goa Deputy CM Chandrakant Kavlekar on Tuesday said heavy rains and floods in Goa in the past 15 days have affected over 6,000 farmers. “As per our survey…heavy rains and flooding…caused losses amounting ₹8.92 crore. Total 1,928 hectares of area has been affected,” said Kavlekar. He added that the state government will provide the required compensation to the affected farmers.
Italian PM to resign, cites ruling coalition instability
Italy’s PM Giuseppe Conte said he will submit his resignation to President Sergio Mattarella on Tuesday after his coalition partner Deputy PM Matteo Salvini moved a no-confidence vote against him. The coalition government was formed in March 2018 by Conte’s Five Star Movement party and Salvini’s League party. Conte accused Salvini of seeking a snap election for political gain.
Mahindra Finance to acquire up to 58.2% in Sri Lanka’s Ideal Finance
Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services on Tuesday said they entered into a joint venture with Sri Lanka’s Ideal Finance to acquire up to 58.2% stake for nearly ₹80 crore. Mahindra expects the transaction to be completed by March 2021, following which Ideal will become a subsidiary of the company. Mahindra Finance aims to replicate its business model in Sri Lanka.
RSS-BJP’s target is social justice: Priyanka on Bhagwat’s quota debate
After RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat called for a conversation between those in favour of reservation and those against it, Congress’ Priyanka Gandhi said, “Debate is just an excuse, the real target of the RSS-BJP is social justice”. “The confidence of the RSS is high and intentions are dangerous,” tweeted Priyanka. She also said that the BJP was attacking pro-people laws.
UP woman delivers baby in hospital corridor after staff turns her away
A state-run hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad allegedly turned away a pregnant woman, forcing her to deliver the baby in the corridor in full public view on Sunday. The staff reportedly said that there were no beds available. A video of the incident shows the woman lying on the floor with blood all around her as people walk past her.
