RJ Stutee claims RWA president harassed her for coming home late
RJ Stutee has alleged that RWA president Micky Bedi and his wife harassed her and refused to let the guard open the gate as she was coming back late due to work. “This is a major security issue…My parents are worried,” Stutee, who stays in GK, Delhi tweeted. She also shared pictures of the police complaint filed by her mother.
Woman promoting porn website tries to invade World Cup final pitch
A woman promoting her son’s porn website attempted to invade the pitch during England-New Zealand 2019 World Cup final at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday. The security guards stopped the streaker near the boundary ropes and dragged her out of the ground. Notably, her son’s girlfriend had invaded the pitch during the Champions League final in June.
BL Santosh appointed BJP’s National General Secretary (Organisation)
Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed BL Santosh as its National General Secretary (Organisation). Santosh, previously the party’s Joint General Secretary (Organisation), took over from Ramlal, who went back to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh after serving for one of the longest terms in the key party post. The BJP said in a statement that Santosh’s appointment comes into immediate effect.
NC leader’s PSO martyred in militant attack in South Kashmir
A Personal Security Officer (PSO) posted with National Conference leader Syed Tauqeer was martyred after militants opened fire at him in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Sunday. Militants attacked Tauqeer during a party meeting, and his PSO who suffered bullet injuries, succumbed on the way to a hospital. Jammu and Kashmir Police spokesperson identified the martyred PSO as Riyaz Ahmad.
Bullet train passengers may be charged for extra baggage: Report
The National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) executing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project plans to charge travellers for the bags they check in. “Basically, the idea is to discourage passengers from carrying heavy luggage,” the NHSRCL said. Every coach is said to contain sufficient space for hand baggage and the last coach will have space for the extra check-in luggage.
Internship at White House worst career advice I’ve received: Lewinsky
American television personality Monica Lewinsky today tweeted that “an internship at the White House will be amazing on your resume” is the worst career advice she’s ever received. Over 20 years ago, former US President Bill Clinton and Lewinsky, a White House intern, were named in a sex scandal. Clinton was impeached by the House for lying about the affair.
Twitter spat between Mazumdar-Shaw, Pai on Godrej’s hate crime remark
A Twitter spat broke out between Biocon MD Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Infosys’ ex-Director Mohandas Pai over Godrej Group’s Adi Godrej’s “Rising hate crimes can damage growth” remark on Saturday. As Mazumdar-Shaw tweeted, “well spoken”, Pai said she’s falling for a “fake narrative”. “He says economy isn’t in good shape n (and) we shd (should) not be in denial,” Mazumdar-Shaw responded.
Mercedes’ Hamilton wins record sixth British Grand Prix
Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton won a record sixth British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday. Hamilton has surpassed record-holders Jim Clark and Alain Prost, who both had five wins in the British Grand Prix. Hamilton’s Finnish partner Valtteri Bottas came in the second place while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took the third spot.
Vijender Singh remains unbeaten, wins 11th professional bout
Indian boxer Vijender Singh continued his unbeaten run after clinching a Technical Knockout over Mike Snider, on his debut in the US professional circuit on Sunday. This is the 33-year-old’s 11th consecutive victory in the circuit. “Vijender is a good boxer and I believe I underestimated his experience and technique,” Snider said about Vijender.
Hungary thrash South Korea 64-0 in water polo World C’ships
Hungary set the record for the largest margin of victory in a water polo game at the world championships after thrashing South Korea 64-0. Hungary scored its 64 goals from 67 shots, with Rebecca Parkes scoring 11 goals. Song Ye-seo, who had South Korea’s lone shot on goal in the first quarter, said, “[W]e’ll try to do better next time.”
930 kids got ill after having mid-day meals in last 3 yrs: Govt
The Ministry of Human Resource Development said that 930 children were reported ill and none of them died after consuming mid-day meals in the last three years. In the same period, the ministry received 35 complaints from 15 states and union territories about food quality. The overall responsibility for providing nutritious mid-day meals lies with state governments, an official said.
A first in India: Akshay on women scientists leading Chandrayaan 2
Akshay Kumar took to social media to wish the female scientists who are behind ISRO’s Chandrayaan 2 mission. “India’s second space mission to the moon, Chandrayaan 2 is led by two women scientists of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), a first in India’s history. Sending my best to the rocket women and ISRO team, more power to you,” he tweeted.
Ed Sheeran confirms he is married to girlfriend Cherry Seaborn
After months of speculation, singer Ed Sheeran has confirmed he’s married to longtime girlfriend Cherry Seaborn. He revealed this while talking about the lyrics of ‘Remember The Name’ from his new album ‘No.6 Collaborations Project’. Ed Sheeran said, “It was actually before me and Cherry got married, and I knew that we’d be married by the point…the song came out.”
ISRO asks people what they would take to Moon, shares responses
Ahead of the launch of Chandrayaan 2, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) asked people what they would like to take to the Moon. ISRO shared responses, with one person saying he would carry the Indian National Flag, a weighing machine and a smartphone. Another person said he would carry water from river Ganga and a DSLR with lens kit.
US Congresswoman’s aide criticised for Subhas Chandra Bose t-shirt
US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Indian-American aide Saikat Chakrabarti is being criticised for wearing a t-shirt with Subhas Chandra Bose’s image printed on it. Chakrabarti had appeared in a video wearing the t-shirt in December last year, but the video went viral recently after a controversy. Notably, Bose is seen by some as “an Indian nationalist who collaborated with the Nazis”.
Pakistan agrees to daily 5,000 Indian pilgrims on Kartarpur corridor
Pakistan on Sunday agreed to build a bridge across zero line of the Kartarpur corridor to provide all-weather connectivity and allow 5,000 Sikh pilgrims to travel daily after the corridor becomes operational, an official said. “Pakistan also agreed for visa-free access for pilgrims,” he added. India also handed over a copy of the notification banning pro-Khalistan outfit Sikhs for Justice.
French Prez booed, told to step down ahead of Bastille Day parade
French President Emmanuel Macron was booed by protestors who demanded his resignation as he arrived at the annual Bastille Day parade in Paris on Sunday. This comes just one day after the ‘yellow vest’ protestors took to the streets, marking the 35th consecutive week of the nationwide protest against the Macron-led government’s policies.
France to create space command within air force: Prez Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said he approved the creation of a space command within the French air force to improve the country’s defence capabilities. However, he said the investment involved was yet to be determined. Last year, US President Donald Trump’s administration announced a plan to create a new ‘Space Force’ as the sixth branch of the military.
Huawei plans extensive job cuts at US research unit: Report
Chinese technology giant Huawei is planning extensive layoffs across its US-based research and development arm Futurewei Technologies, the Wall Street Journal reported. Hundreds of about 850 employees at the unit are reportedly expected to be laid off, with some Chinese staff being given an option to return to China staying within Huawei. The US had blacklisted Huawei over espionage allegations.
