SC rejects govt objections on using ‘stolen papers’ for Rafale review
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Centre’s preliminary objections on using the ‘leaked’ classified documents for seeking review of its December 14 judgment, which refused ordering probe in the Rafale deal. The court has allowed admissibility of three documents as evidence. The Centre had earlier claimed that the documents were photocopied by petitioners without approval, which amounted to theft.
Salman gets notice for damaging antique statue during Dabangg 3 shoot
Archaeological Survey of India has issued a notice to Salman Khan, ordering him and his team to remove two set pieces constructed inside Jal Mahal, Madhya Pradesh for ‘Dabangg 3’. They have been accused of damaging an antique figurine at a fort nearby Narmada river. The ASI had asked to do the needful on Saturday but no action was taken.
Waiting for a party: SRK after Big B says industry neglected ‘Badla’
After Amitabh Bachchan complained that the industry and team of his film ‘Badla’ neglected its success, Shah Rukh Khan, who produced the film, responded by saying the team is waiting for Bachchan to throw a party. Amitabh also shared a report saying ‘Badla’ has garnered over ₹85 crore. The film, also starring Taapsee Pannu, was reportedly made in ₹10 crore.
Easy to take selfies with PM, but B’wood didn’t support biopic: Vivek
Criticising Bollywood for not speaking up when attempts were made to ban his upcoming film ‘PM Narendra Modi’, Vivek Oberoi said that the film industry lacks unity. “It’s easy to post selfies with Prime Minister…As an industry, we need to stand together,” he added. Vivek further said that people in Bollywood who are otherwise vocal didn’t support his film.
Deepak Chahar bowls 20 dot deliveries out of 24, sets IPL record
Chennai Super Kings’ 26-year-old fast bowler Deepak Chahar on Tuesday set the record for bowling most dot deliveries in a match in Indian Premier League. The right-arm fast bowler bowled 20 dot deliveries against Kolkata Knight Riders in his four-over spell, overtaking the previous record of 19 balls jointly held by Ashish Nehra, Munaf Patel and Fidel Edwards.
CSK beat KKR in top of the table clash, post 5th win in IPL 2019
CSK defeated KKR by seven wickets on Tuesday to register their fifth victory in six IPL 2019 matches. With the victory, CSK, who were placed second on the points table ahead of the match, displaced KKR from the top spot. CSK have now won 16 of their last 17 matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
MP CM’s son declares ₹660-cr assets, is 5 times richer than parents
While Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath and his wife Alka jointly declared assets worth ₹124 crore, their son Nakul Nath declared assets worth ₹660 crore, making it over five times the value of his parents’ assets. Nakul, who has a Business Administration degree from US’ Bay State College, owns 896.6-gram gold bars, 7.63-kilogram silver, 147.58 carat diamond and stone jewellery.
Callous individual: Gambhir as Mehbooba blocks him on Twitter
BJP’s Gautam Gambhir and ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti had a spat on Twitter after she warned BJP against repealing Article 370 of the Constitution. “India’s not a stain like you which can be wiped out,” Gambhir wrote, while Mufti responded by criticising his cricket career. “Happy to be blocked by a callous individual,” Gambhir wrote after being blocked by Mufti.
Andre Russell has hit 193*(112) in last 3 matches vs CSK
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell has scored a combined 193 runs off 112 balls without getting out in his last three matches against Chennai Super Kings in IPL. The 30-year-old smashed a total of 10 fours and 18 sixes in his last three innings against the Chennai-based side. Russell scored an unbeaten 50 off 44 balls against CSK today.
IAF didn’t fly notes from abroad before or after note ban: Defence Min
The Defence Ministry on Tuesday categorically refuted that any Indian Air Force aircraft was tasked to fly abroad for carrying currency prior to, during or after demonetisation as alleged in a video. The statement came after Congress showed a video alleging that ₹3 lakh crore were printed abroad and brought in an IAF plane to Hindon Air Base after demonetisation.
Ford to form new company with Mahindra for India business: Report
Ford is reportedly nearing a deal with Mahindra & Mahindra to form a new joint-venture company in India in which the US carmaker will hold a 49% stake. Ford’s India unit will transfer most of its current automotive business to the newly created entity, reports said. Currently, Ford manufactures and sells its cars in India through its wholly-owned subsidiary.
Bishop Franco Mulakkal charged with raping a nun 9 times in 2 yrs
Kerala Police on Tuesday charged Bishop Franco Mulakkal with raping a nun nine times over a two-year period starting 2014. The charge sheet includes statements from 83 witnesses, including a cardinal, three bishops, 11 priests and 25 nuns. Mulakkal, who was arrested in September 2018 and granted bail in October 2018, faces a maximum punishment of life imprisonment.
Indian couple in Germany charged with spying on Sikhs, Kashmiris
Germany on Tuesday charged two Indian citizens for spying on the Sikh opposition and Kashmiri separatists in the country. India’s 50-year-old Manmohan S is accused of providing information to India’s foreign intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing, from January 2015. His 51-year-old wife Kanwal Jit K allegedly also began cooperating with the spy agency starting in July 2017.
Zimbabwe man who faked waking up from dead in viral video dies
A Zimbabwean man, Elliot Moyo, who faked religious resurrection in a viral video in February has died, Zimbabwean media reported. Moyo reportedly died last week following persistent stomach swelling. The viral video in February had shown Moyo lying in coffin, when South African prophet Alph Lukau had ‘miraculously’ brought him back to life in front of a group of people.
Like any other state, Kashmir India’s inseparable part: Shah
Addressing a poll rally, BJP President Amit Shah has said that Jammu and Kashmir would continue to be an “inseparable” part of India like any other state in the country. Criticising ex-J&K CM Omar Abdullah’s separate PM for Kashmir remark, Shah asserted that there would be no special identity for the state. “Nobody can separate” J&K from India, Shah said.
UK startup showcases ₹32,000 backpack with fingerprint lock
UK-based startup Agazzi Designs has designed a backpack with a fingerprint sensor that can be used to unlock it. The Agazzi Pro backpack also features internal lighting and external lighting. Founded by Nicolò Agazzi and John Lavington, the startup, which is conducting a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, said its backpack’s Pro version will expectedly run for nearly ₹32,000 at retail.
NASA finds plasma rain in new magnetic structure on Sun
NASA scientists found a new magnetic structure, Raining Null-Point Topologies, with coronal rains where giant plasma blobs drip from Sun’s outer atmosphere back to its surface after cooling down, similar to rains on Earth. “But instead of 60-degree water you’re dealing with a million-degree plasma,” scientists said, adding plasma traces the Sun’s magnetic loops like a rollercoaster on tracks.
Electric pulses temporarily reverse memory decline in 42 adults
Boston University scientists temporarily reversed memory decline in 42 people aged 60-76 after stimulating their brains with a harmless form of an electrical pulse. The adults, subjected to 25-minute non-invasive brain stimulations, showed memory responses similar to 42 people aged 20-29 used for comparison. Those who had scored the worst initially showed the largest improvements, scientists said.
UK to modify divorce laws to end ‘blame game’ between couples
The UK will introduce reforms in divorce laws to end the “blame game” to help reduce family conflict. Under current rules, a spouse has to allege adultery, desertion or unreasonable behaviour by the other as grounds for divorce. The proposed changes include creating the option of a joint application for divorce, minimum six-month time-frame to allow for reflection, among others.
IMF cuts India growth forecast from 7.5% to 7.3% for 2019-20
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut India’s growth forecast for 2019-20 from 7.5% to 7.3%, citing loss of momentum. It has further projected the country to grow at 7.5% in 2020-21, supported by the continued recovery of investment and robust consumption. This comes after the Asian Development Bank and RBI cut their 2019-20 growth projection for India to 7.2%.
Central banks need to be left alone: Raghuram Rajan
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has said governments must “leave central banks alone” for the betterment of economies in the long run. “[Central banks] do unpopular things but that’s good in the longer run because it keeps inflation low…growth more stable than it would otherwise be,” he said. Political interference in central banks may lead to adverse outcomes, Rajan added.
Police advised BJP MLA not to visit area: Dantewada SP on naxal attack
Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada SP Abhishek Pallava on Tuesday said, “BJP MLA Bheema Mandavi was advised by police not to visit the area.” “Mandavi was told adequate security was not present on the route near Kuakonda and that he should not go there,” Special DG (Anti-Naxal Ops) DM Awasthi said. Mandavi, his driver and three PSOs were killed in a naxal attack.
People may face death penalty for pics at Thai beach near runway
Thailand will punish people taking photographs with approaching aircraft at Mai Khao beach with ₹87,000 fine, up to 20 years of jail, or the maximum penalty being the death sentence. This is according to Thailand’s Air Navigation Act provisions. The beach shares a wall with Phuket International Airport and is a popular spot for taking pictures with landing aircraft.
VVS Laxman began and ended his ODI career with a duck
VVS Laxman got out for a duck in both his career’s first and last ODI. Playing his third ball on his debut against Zimbabwe on April 9, 1998, Laxman was trapped leg-before-wicket by Pommie Mbangwa. Laxman played his last ODI eight years later, wherein he was caught by Graeme Smith on a Shaun Pollock delivery for a golden duck.
Shot-putter Manpreet Kaur banned for 4 years for failing 4 dope tests
Shot-putter Manpreet Kaur, who won gold in 2017 Asian Championships, has been banned for four years by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing four dope tests in 2017. The period of her suspension would begin retrospectively from July 20, 2017, the date of her provisional suspension. Manpreet has the option of filing an appeal before the Anti-Doping Appeal Panel.s
Footballer named Drinkwater arrested for drunk driving after crash
Chelsea and England midfielder Danny Drinkwater has been charged with drunk driving after a car crash, wherein two women and a man received minor injuries. The 29-year-old was arrested following a one-vehicle collision before being released on unconditional bail. Drinkwater has been ordered to appear at Stockport Magistrates’ Court on May 13.
IIT Delhi sets up inquiry over false FDA claim by student startup
IIT Delhi has initiated an inquiry against ‘Sanfe’ after the institute-incubated startup falsely claimed their Ayurvedic product, a period pain relief roll-on, was FDA approved, tested by AIIMS. Being issued a showcause notice, one of the two student co-founders said it was a “factual and unintentional mistake” and they misunderstood an approval by Haryana’s Ministry of Ayush as FDA approval.
Proof of life on Mars found on meteorite, claim researchers
Hungary-based researchers have claimed a Martian meteorite contains numerous mineralised ‘biosignatures’ of bacteria that serve as proof of the existence of life on the Red Planet. “Our work is important to a broad audience because it integrates planetary, earth, biological, chemical and environmental sciences,” researchers said. The meteorite was found between 1977 and 1978 in Antarctica.
US declared Iran forces as terror group at our request: Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to Twitter to thank US President Donald Trump for designating Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a foreign terrorist organisation at the country’s request. “We will continue to act together in any way against the Iranian regime that threatens the state of Israel, the US and the peace of the world,” he said.
