51-year-old television actor Sooraj Thapar blessed with second child
Television actor Sooraj Thapar and his wife Dipti Dhyani were blessed with their second child on Saturday. The 51-year-old actor has starred in shows like ‘Sasural Genda Phool’, ‘Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka’ and ‘Ekk Nayi Pehchaan’. The couple, who got married in 2012, are already parents to a 4-year-old boy named Vishvm.
Thief breaks into store to steal phones, drops shelf on himself in US
The Westland Police in the US are looking for a thief who broke into a cell phone store last month and ended up dropping an entire display shelf on himself after failing to pull a phone off of its security device. He stole multiple cellular phones. The police released the thief’s video on Tuesday, asking people for information on him.
India’s squad for World Cup to be announced on April 15 in Mumbai
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will announce the Indian squad for the 2019 World Cup on April 15. The five-member selection committee headed by MSK Prasad will meet at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai to choose the 15-member squad. The World Cup will take place in England and Wales, starting May 30.
UK court rejects Vijay Mallya’s plea against extradition order
The UK High Court on Monday rejected fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya’s appeal against his extradition order. London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court had ordered Mallya’s extradition to India in December last year. The 63-year-old, who is wanted for wilful default of over ₹9,000 crore loan from Indian banks, has the option to appeal to the UK Supreme Court.
US woman freed from jail enters into daycare naked, arrested again
A US woman who was recently freed from a jail in Virginia broke into a daycare centre naked. A daycare employee who arrived early for her shift saw the woman, who claimed she was the centre owner’s wife, standing naked in one of the classrooms. The woman was arrested again and has been charged with unauthorised entry and indecent exposure.
Only strategic investors with ₹1,000 cr net worth can bid for Jet
Cash-strapped Jet Airways’ lenders have set minimum net worth of ₹1,000 crore or an equal amount of fund for investment for strategic investors to bid for a stake in the airline. Alternatively, three years of experience in the aviation sector will also qualify a strategic investor to bid for Jet. Strategic investors could be NRIs, foreigners or of Indian origin.
Goa minority community will vote for BJP: CM Pramod Sawant
Goa CM Pramod Sawant on Monday exuded confidence that the minority community in the state will vote for the BJP in the upcoming general elections. He added that the minority community voters are aware of the development undertaken by PM Narendra Modi-led government. Sawant said general polls are for the country and shouldn’t be limited to “certain caste or religion”.
₹20,000cr startup fund, 50,000 new startups in BJP manifesto
The BJP in its manifesto for 2019 general elections has promised to create ₹20,000-crore ‘Seed Startup Fund’ and facilitate the establishment of 50,000 new startups by 2024. It also announced a scheme to offer collateral-free credit of up to ₹50 lakh to entrepreneurs. Under this, it guarantees 50% of the loan amount for female entrepreneurs and 25% for male entrepreneurs.
Nationalism BJP’s inspiration: PM Modi on manifesto launch
After launching BJP’s manifesto for 2019 Lok Sabha polls, PM Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that “nationalism is the party’s inspiration” and “good governance is its mantra”. The PM added that the BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ aims to make India a developed nation by 2047. He said, “We first addressed the needs of the people, now we will fulfil their aspirations.”
Will not let Rahul come to power by supporting traitors: Uddhav
Ahead of the general elections, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has criticised Congress President Rahul Gandhi over his party’s promise to abolish sedition law saying that he’ll not be allowed to come to power by supporting “traitors”. Thackeray added that the Opposition’s “dream is only power”. Thackeray said, “I want to ask the Opposition to announce one name for…PM’s post.”
BJP promises to spend ₹100 lakh cr on infrastructure by 2024
PM Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has pledged to spend ₹100 lakh crore on infrastructure by 2024, if re-elected. “We recognize that investment-driven growth requires cheaper cost of capital,” the party’s election manifesto stated. “By anchoring inflation at 4% and cleaning up banking system we have created the space for structural reduction in the cost of capital,” it added.
Cong wants to politicise national security issues: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday accused the Congress of trying to politicise issues related to the national security. He added that national security issues are not debatable political subjects and internal and external security are important for the country. Gadkari said political parties should deliberate on economic policies, developmental issues and increase the level of debate.
Rajnath calls BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ a vision document
Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called the BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ (manifesto) for 2019 Lok Sabha elections a “vision document”. He added that the BJP is “fully committed to nationalism and zero tolerance towards terrorism”. He further said, “Will give ₹6,000 yearly income support to farmers and pension to small and marginal farmers aged 60 and above.”
Deulofeu scores curling chip goal to help Watford reach FA final
Watford’s Spanish attacker Gerard Deulofeu scored with a curling chip shot and later scored the match-winning goal in extra-time to help Watford reach the final of the FA Cup 2019. Deulofeu had come on as a substitute and his second goal led to Wolves’ 2-3 loss in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday.
Don’t want to show this world to my kids: Juve player on racism
uventus’ Blaise Matuidi demanded strict actions against racist chanting and said, “I’m a father, I have kids. I don’t want to show this world to my kids.” “I don’t want to calm down… We have to fight it, not ignore it. We should not be afraid and act as if we didn’t hear anything,” Matuidi added.
FB Co-founder’s VC firm hits 1st close of new fund at $406M
B Capital, the venture capital firm co-founded by Facebook Co-founder Eduardo Saverin, has raised about $406 million in the first close of its second fund, as per US SEC filings. Since late March, B Capital Fund II has raised the funding from 62 investors, the filings added. B Capital has invested in Mumbai-headquartered mobile point-of-sale services startup Mswipe.
SAP cloud business head Robert quits after 27 yrs at company
Software company SAP has announced Robert Enslin has stepped down as its cloud business group’s President after 27 years in the company. During his two-year tenure as the cloud business head, Enslin helped build SAP’s cloud portfolio, including its $8-billion deal to buy Qualtrics, the Germany-based company said. Enslin will be succeeded by the company’s executive board member Jennifer Morgan.
PM Modi brought honour India hadn’t seen for long: Varun Gandhi
BJP Leader Varun Gandhi on Sunday said that people from his family have been Prime Ministers, but the honour PM Narendra Modi has brought to the country hasn’t been seen in a long time. He added that PM Modi is only “living for the country and would die for it”. Varun is the grandson of former PM Indira Gandhi.
Jet Airways lenders plan to sell up to 75% stake in airline
A consortium of 26 lenders led by the State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday invited bids from potential investors for stake sale of up to 75% in cash-strapped Jet Airways. SBI would sell the stake to either a strategic investor or a financial investor. Prospective bidders are required to submit expressions of interest in the carrier by April 10.
Priyanka dances with sisters-in-law at Jonas Brothers concert
A video shows Priyanka Chopra dancing with her sister-in-law Danielle Jonas and future sister-in-law Sophie Turner during a Jonas Brothers concert. Priyanka could be seen teaching them the hook step of her song ‘Gallan Goodiyaan’ while dancing to ‘Sucker’. Other videos which surfaced on Saturday showed Sophie and Joe pouring drinks while Priyanka and Nick handed them out to fans.
I forgot how Game of Thrones ends, jokes actress Emilia Clarke
Actress Emilia Clarke, who plays Daenerys Targaryen in ‘Game of Thrones’, joked on ‘Saturday Night Live’ talk show that she’s forgotten how her show ends. “It’s been so long since the last season…I’ve no idea what’s actually happening,” said Clarke. She asked co-actor Kit Harington, who was also on the show, to share “a sense of how it (show) ends”.
Marginal farmers aged 60 and above will get pension facility: BJP
During BJP’s manifesto launch for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the BJP will give ₹6,000 yearly income support to all farmers under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. He added that small and marginal farmers, who are aged 60 and above, will also be given pension facility. BJP’s manifesto includes 75 resolutions.
Kerala tourist, pilot killed in Himachal paragliding crash
A tourist from Kerala and a pilot died in a paragliding crash in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district on Sunday, police said. Preliminary probe has revealed that the pilot lost control over the glider while performing a stunt up in the air. While the tourist died on the spot, the pilot succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, police added.
Woman faces jail in Dubai for calling ex-husband’s new wife ‘horse’
A British woman is facing two years in jail in Dubai for calling her ex-husband’s new wife a “horse” on Facebook. Laleh Shahravesh was arrested at a Dubai airport after flying there to attend her former husband’s funeral. The 55-year-old faces prosecution over two Facebook comments she posted on pictures of her husband remarrying in 2016.
Kirstjen Nielsen resigns as US Homeland Security Secretary
US Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, who oversaw President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, resigned on Sunday amid a surge in the number of migrants at the border with Mexico. Trump said, “I would like to thank her for her service,” adding that the current US Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, Kevin McAleenan, would become acting Homeland Security Secretary.
South’s plan to deploy F-35A jets will increase tensions: N Korea
Calling South Korea’s decision to deploy US-made F-35A fighter jets a “direct challenge to the peace efforts”, North Korea warned that this step only “exacerbates tensions”. Tensions between the two countries escalated after the summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was abruptly wrapped up without the sides reaching any agreement.
2 ex-SC officials who posted wrong order in Anil Ambani case arrested
Delhi Police today arrested two ex-Supreme Court officials for tampering with an order directing personal appearance of Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani in Ericsson case. The officials were sacked by CJI Ranjan Gogoi in February. The court had sought Anil’s personal appearance in its verbal order, however, the uploaded order read, “personal appearance of alleged contemnor(s) dispensed with.”
Complaint against me bogus, Hinduism epitome of peace: Urmila
Actress-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar on Sunday said that the complaint filed against her by BJP spokesperson Suresh Nakhua was “bogus and baseless”. She added that her comments were regarding the “divisive politics of BJP” and not Hinduism, which is the “epitome of peace”. Nakhua had filed the complaint alleging that Urmila called Hinduism “the most violent religion in the world”.
Prince William interns with UK agencies MI5, MI6 for a week each
The Kensington Palace said that the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William has finished a three-week attachment to the UK’s Security and Intelligence Agencies (MI5, MI6 and GCHQ). “Spending time inside our security and intelligence agencies, understanding…vital contribution they make to…national security, was a truly humbling experience,” Prince William said. He interned at each agency for a week.
Opposition leaders have mental issues: RSS leader
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar on Sunday said that Opposition leaders have mental issues and need to visit medical centres. “Souls and minds of…opposition parties’ leaders are filled with hate and venom,” he added. He further said that Opposition leaders did not get “sanskar (morals)” from their parents and don’t know how to respect elders.
