Spinner born in 2002 becomes youngest cricketer to play an IPL match
RCB leg-spinner Prayas Ray Barman has become the youngest cricketer to feature in an IPL match. The 6-foot-1-inch tall bowler achieved the feat, aged 16 years and 157 days, after taking the field against SunRisers Hyderabad on Sunday. Kings XI Punjab’s Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the previous youngest (17 years and 11 days) to feature in an IPL match.
Actress Amy Jackson reveals she is pregnant, shares pic with fiancé
British actress Amy Jackson, who appeared in films like ‘2.0’, ‘Singh Is Bliing’ and ‘Ekk Deewana Tha’, on Sunday revealed through Instagram that she’s expecting her first child with her fiancé George Panayiotou. “I’ve been waiting to shout it from rooftops…I love you more than anything,” wrote Jackson. The 27-year-old actress and her businessman boyfriend George got engaged in January.
Jonny Bairstow takes just 3 innings to smash his maiden IPL hundred
Playing in just his third IPL match, SRH opener Jonny Bairstow on Sunday smashed his maiden IPL hundred off 52 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore. With this, he became the third English batsman after Kevin Pietersen and Ben Stokes to slam an IPL ton. Bairstow went on to score 114 runs off 56 balls, including 12 fours and seven sixes.
2 batsmen score centuries in an innings for 2nd time in IPL history
SRH openers Jonny Bairstow and David Warner smashed hundreds against RCB in IPL 2019 on Sunday. This was the second time in IPL history that two batsmen scored hundreds in an innings, after AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli in 2016. Warner, who scored an unbeaten 100 off 55 balls, became the fourth batsman with at least four IPL tons.
ISRO opens its 1st visitors gallery to watch rocket launches
In a first, ISRO opened a visitors’ gallery with 5,000 capacity at Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota island on Sunday. The gallery has a clear line of sight to two launch pads and large screens to explain launcher and satellite features, ISRO said. This comes as ISRO is launching defence satellite EMISAT along with 28 foreign satellites on Monday.
It’s me, not my ghost: Swaraj to man saying she doesn’t tweet herself
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday replied, “Rest assured – it’s me, not my ghost,” to a man who had tweeted, “Certainly it’s not Sushma Swaraj who is doing (these) tweets. Some PR guy is doing his/her duty for what they(re) being paid for!!” The man remarked this after Swaraj explained to a person why she uses ‘Chowkidar’ prefix.
Major Gogoi, caught with woman in Srinagar hotel, may lose seniority
The court-martial proceedings against Major Leetul Gogoi, who was at the centre of the 2017 ‘human shield’ controversy, have been completed and he may face a reduction in seniority as punishment for “fraternising” with a local woman in Srinagar in 2018. The Army’s Court of Inquiry had held him accountable for fraternising with a local in spite of contradictory instructions.
32-year-old dentist from Telangana killed in US car crash
A 32-year-old dentist from Telangana was among two persons killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Chicago, US. Dr Arshad Mohammed was killed after a car travelling on the wrong side of the road struck his car, police said in a statement. Mohammed was pursuing an advanced medical course at the University of Illinois.
Afghan Vice President survives assassination attempt by Taliban
Afghan Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban after the militant group attacked his convoy in the province of Balkh on Saturday. One of his bodyguards was killed while two others were injured in the attack. This is the second assassination attempt on Dostum since the former warlord returned from self-imposed exile last year.
My success is result of my upbringing in India: Ex-PepsiCo CEO Nooyi
PepsiCo’s former CEO Indra Nooyi, who stepped down from her role after 24 years at the company in October 2018, said, “I would say that my success today is the result of my childhood, my upbringing and India.” Nooyi said she was brought up in a tight-knit and multi-generational family where every member stepped into parenting and disciplining the children.
Jet Airways pilots postpone strike over unpaid salary to April 15
Jet Airways pilots’ union National Aviator’s Guild (NAG) has postponed its strike over non-payment of salaries to April 15. The union had threatened to stop flying from April 1 if no clarity was provided on their salary payments by March 31. This comes after the crisis-hit airline’s management offered to clear the remaining 87.5% of December salaries to pilots.
I didn’t bring up Alia to think she’s a star: Mother Soni
Actress Alia Bhatt’s mother, Soni Razdan, in a recent interview said that she didn’t bring up Alia to think she was a star. “If I had treated her any differently, it would have messed everything up. She was brought up…in a normal house, and it was a normal middle-class life,” she said. Soni added she’d love to work with Alia.
Rahul is done for in Amethi, so ran towards Kerala: Shah
Talking about Congress President Rahul Gandhi’s decision to fight the Lok Sabha polls from Kerala’s Wayanad, BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday said that Rahul has escaped to Kerala. “All of you know that this time Rahul Gandhi is done for in Amethi,” he added. Rahul will fight the upcoming elections from two seats- Wayanad and Amethi.
BJP announces 4 more Lok Sabha candidates from Gujarat
BJP on Sunday released its 13th list of Lok Sabha candidates which included four names from Gujarat. BJP has fielded Rajeshbhai Chudasma from Junagadh, Bharatsinh Dabhi Thakor from Patan, Miteshbhai Patel from Anand and Geetaben Rathva from Chhotaudepur. Apart from these, BJP has also named Jasabhai Barad as its candidate for by-elections of Talala legislative assembly.
Joining Cong as it’s national party in true sense: Shatrughan
Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha on Sunday said that he decided to go with the Congress as it was a national party in the “true sense”. He added RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav also advised him to join the Congress. He criticised PM Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah saying earlier there was “lokshahi” and now there’s “tanashahi” in the party.
UPA kept personal interest above nation, indulged in corruption: PM
Ahead of the general polls, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday criticised the previous Congress-led UPA government saying its leaders indulged in corruption and kept personal interest above the nation. He added that delaying decisions of national interests amounts to “criminal negligence”. He further said the previous government’s “intent was not honest” and they failed to live up to their responsibility.
19-yr-old scores winner as Juventus extend lead to 18 points
Juventus’ 19-year-old Moise Kean scored the match-winning goal against Empoli for his Turin-based side, who were playing without forward Cristiano Ronaldo. Kean, whose goal helped Juventus extend their lead to 18 points, came on as a substitute in Turin and three minutes later scored his third league goal of the season after his double against Udinese earlier this month.
Google Photos to let users take clearer pictures of documents
Google Photos is launching a new ‘Crop & adjust’ option which will allow users to crop the photos of documents to remove backgrounds and clean up the edges. The option is rolling out for Android users this week, Google Photos tweeted. The platform will reportedly offer the option automatically on recognising photos of documents like receipts.
Need more active role of govts on internet rules: Zuckerberg
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in an opinion-editorial published in The Washington Post has said that governments and regulators should play a more active role in establishing rules to govern the internet. Zuckerberg called for new regulation in harmful content, election integrity, privacy and data portability. He also said, “[W]e shouldn’t make so many important decisions about speech on our own.”
TRAI migration deadline for DTH, Cable TV viewers ends today
TRAI’s extended deadline for migration of DTH and Cable TV viewers ends today. The regulator has, however, not released any clarification as to what happens if a user fails to enrol before the deadline. Subscribers who have paid beyond the target date but haven’t exercised TV viewing choice would be transferred to Best Fit Plan based on their usage pattern.
17-yr-old girl killed in suspected honour killing; 3 held
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar in a suspected case of honour killing, police said on Sunday. The father, who was against the girl’s friendship with a boy in her college, allegedly tried to burn her dead body with the help of two of her maternal uncles. The three were later arrested.
Uber celebrates transgender couple with #LoveMovesForward campaign
The transgender community in India is still fighting for representation, opportunities and respect. This International Transgender Day of Visibility, Uber is celebrating the journey of Preetisha and Prem, a transgender couple, who work as delivery partners with Uber, as part of the #LoveMovesForward campaign. Uber hopes that this inspirational story will act as the starting line for many others.
Priyanka, Nick may divorce after 4-month marriage, claims magazine
Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas are set to get divorced after nearly four months of marriage, a report in ‘OK! magazine’ claimed. “Recently Nick has seen a controlling side to her. She also has a temper that’s something Nick wasn’t aware of,” the report said. However, the actress’ representatives have denied the report.
MI captain Rohit fined ₹12 lakh for slow over-rate against KXIP
Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has been penalised after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL 2019 match against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali on Saturday. As it was Mumbai Indians’ first offence of the season relating to over-rate, Rohit was fined ₹12 lakh, the IPL said. Kings XI Punjab won the match by eight wickets.
Tej Pratap to field candidate against brother Tejashwi’s in Jehanabad
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s elder son Tej Pratap Yadav on Saturday announced that he will be fielding his own independent candidate, Chandra Prakash, in Jehanabad. Tej Pratap’s younger brother Tejashwi Yadav had already announced Surendra Yadav as RJD’s official nominee for the Jehanabad seat. This comes amid reports of a rift between Tej Pratap and Tejashwi over ticket distribution.
Saudis hacked world’s richest man Bezos’ phone, says his security head
Amazon CEO and world’s richest person Jeff Bezos’ phone was hacked by the Saudi government, his security chief Gavin de Becker has claimed. Texts between Bezos and former TV anchor Lauren Sánchez were leaked by American newspaper National Enquirer in January, claiming they were dating. Becker alleged Saudi targeted Bezos-owned Washington Post over the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Vijaya Bank, Dena Bank to operate as Bank of Baroda from Monday
Branches of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank will function as branches of Bank of Baroda from April 1, when their merger will take effect. The merger will make Bank of Baroda the country’s second-largest public sector bank after State Bank of India. Initially, the sign boards of Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank will include “Now – Bank of Baroda” caption.
MiG-27 jet crashes in Rajasthan’s Sirohi, 9th IAF jet crash of 2019
A MiG-27 aircraft of the IAF crashed in Rajasthan’s Sirohi on Sunday. The MiG-27 UPG aircraft was on a routine mission from Uttarlai Air Force base in Barmer when it crashed, with the pilot ejecting safely. As many as two IAF MiG-27 jets have crashed this year, taking the overall count of IAF jet crashes in 2019 to nine.
4 injured as 10 coaches of Tapti-Ganga express train derail in Bihar
At least four people have been injured after more than 10 coaches of the Tapti-Ganga express train derailed near Gautam Asthan, Chhapra in Bihar on Sunday morning. The train was travelling towards Surat in Gujarat. No casualties have been reported so far and more details regarding the incident are awaited.
12 people stage protest mid-air inside IndiGo flight, arrested
Twelve men, who staged a protest inside an IndiGo airborne plane headed from Chennai to Madurai, were arrested by Madurai police after the flight landed on Saturday. The protesters, belonging to Thevar caste, were demanding the Madurai airport be renamed after U Muthuramalinga Thevar, an icon of the community. They were associated with Bharatiya Forward Bloc, said police.
Slovakia elects its first female President
Zuzana Čaputová won Slovakia’s Presidential election on Saturday, becoming the country’s first female head of state. A member of the Progressive Slovakia party, Čaputová won 58.3% votes after results from 98.1% of the voting districts were counted. Čaputová defeated European Commission Vice President, Maroš Šefčovič, who was backed by the ruling party, SMER-SD.
It’s about the bank, not promoters: Kotak Bank tells RBI
Kotak Mahindra Bank has told the RBI that its petition against the regulator’s direction to dilute promoter shareholding doesn’t reflect just one individual’s interest. It added the RBI is “unfairly” creating an impression that it was trying to further promoter Uday Kotak’s interest. RBI had asked Uday Kotak to reduce his stake in the bank to 20% by December 2018.
In a first, Meghalaya polling booths to get ballot papers in braille
For the first time in Meghalaya, braille-enabled ballot papers will be made available at all polling booths. The ballot paper pasted on the EVMs will have the names and symbol of candidates in braille alphabets. The move will facilitate more than 800 visually impaired electorates to vote by a secret ballot.
Messi scores brace in Barcelona’s La Liga win over Espanyol Lionel Messi scored a second-half brace that helped Barcelona beat Espanyol in the La Liga on Saturday. Barcelona are now 10 points clear at the top of the La Liga table. Messi now has equalled former Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas’ record for the most number of matches won in La Liga with his 334th win.
