Refugee footballer pleads for Thailand to not send him to Bahrain
Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi, who was arrested on November 27, 2018 in Bangkok when he arrived for a honeymoon with his wife, has urged Thailand to not send him to his home country Bahrain. Hakeem, who was granted a refugee status in Australia in 2017, has been given 60 days to prepare a defence against Bahrain’s attempt to extradite him.
RCom shares down nearly 50% as firm approaches bankruptcy court
Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance Communications (RCom) shares were down nearly 50% on Monday after the company decided to go for insolvency proceedings through NCLT following its failure to sell assets for paying back its lenders. RCom’s per share price hit an intraday low of ₹6 on the Bombay Stock Exchange. RCom has a debt of around ₹46,000 crore on its books.
BJP to meet CEC over WB govt blocking its rallies: Reports
A BJP delegation will reportedly meet the Chief Election Commissioner on Monday to protest against West Bengal government for blocking its rallies in the state. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will reportedly be part of the delegation. This comes after Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath’s chopper was denied permission to land at Balurghat, where he was scheduled to address a rally.
Mamata Banerjee is like demoness Taadka: Haryana Minister
Haryana Minister Anil Vij on Sunday took to Twitter to compare West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to demoness Taadka from Ramayana. He tweeted “saints used to perform Yagya and Taadka used to interrupt them. Mamataji is doing the same.” This comes after Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath’s chopper was denied permission to land in the state ahead of a rally.
Before PM Modi, PMs sat in last row at int’l platforms: Yogi
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that before PM Narendra Modi, those holding the prime ministerial post sat in the last row at international platforms and “just clapped”. “However, today PM inaugurates…programmes in presence of the US President and gives inaugural speeches,” he added. He further said that 2014 onwards, both India and UP have witnessed “unprecedented development”
7.4cr have bathed in Sangam during Kumbh till Feb 3: UP govt
Around 7.49 crore people have taken bath in Sangam at Prayagraj till Sunday during the Kumbh Mela, the Uttar Pradesh government said. It added that 2.25 crore people bathed in the Sangam on the first day of Kumbh Mela. It further said that an average of 5-7 lakh devotees took a dip in Sangam every day between January 21-30.
Maharashtra Cabinet approves 10% general category quota
The Maharashtra Cabinet on Monday approved the 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutes for the economically weaker section in general category in the state. Maharashtra has become the seventh state to approve the implementation of the bill. The Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019 was approved by President Ram Nath Kovind on January 12.
Shami India’s standout performer in last 5 months: Ravi Shastri
Head coach Ravi Shastri has said that fast bowler Mohammad Shami has been Team India’s standout performer in the last five months. “He got a kick up the backside after failing the yo-yo test. He went back, did the hard yards, came back fit and hasn’t broken down since. He has been outstanding, that too across all formats,” Shastri added.
Real surprise: Jadhav on Dhoni advising him in Marathi during ODI
Team India’s Kedar Jadhav took to Twitter to reveal that it came to him as a “real surprise” when MS Dhoni advised him in Marathi during fifth ODI against New Zealand. “Pudhe nako bhau…gheun taak (Don’t bowl full…get him),” Dhoni was heard telling Jadhav. “You always feel at home on foreign tours when @msdhoni is behind the stumps,” Jadhav tweeted.
Jason Roy pulls off one-handed diving catch near boundary
Sylhet Sixers’ Jason Roy pulled off a one-handed diving catch near the boundary rope to dismiss Chittagong Vikings’ Yasir Ali for 27(27) in their Bangladesh Premier League 2019 match on Friday. Ali pulled a delivery from Alok Kapali in the eight over with an aim at clearing deep midwicket but Roy plucked the ball with his outstretched left hand.
Wreckage from missing plane carrying Argentine footballer found
The wreckage from the plane carrying 28-year-old Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala has been discovered, two weeks after it disappeared from radar over English Channel. A search boat hired privately by Sala’s family located the wreckage after an official search operation was called off on January 24. Sala and 59-year-old pilot, Dave Ibbotson, were travelling to Wales’ Cardiff from France’s Nantes.
Came to Mumbai at 16, got rejected in Boogie Woogie auditions: Rao
Rajkummar Rao has revealed he first came to Mumbai at the age of 16 when he was in the tenth standard. “I always wanted to be a dancer and came here for the auditions of ‘Boogie Woogie’ where I got rejected,” he added. “I was very disheartened…but today I’m…glad…I got rejected. It got me to a better career,” said Rao.
Aguero scores three as Man City beat Arsenal 3-1
Sergio Aguero scored his 14th hat-trick for Manchester City as they closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to only two points after a 3-1 victory over Arsenal on Sunday. With the loss, Arsenal have dropped down to the sixth place in the EPL table after Manchester United’s latest win at Leicester City.
Real Madrid’s 18-yr-old Vinicius scores 1st La Liga goal
Real Madrid’s 18-year-old attacker Vinicius Jr scored his first La Liga goal as Real Madrid cruised to a 3-0 win over Alaves on Sunday. The match also saw Karim Benzema score his sixth goal in four games. The was Real Madrid’s fifth consecutive win, helping them reach within two points of second-placed Atletico Madrid.
When film like ‘Thackeray’ works, you feel happy: Nawazuddin
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who portrayed Bal Thackeray in the biopic ‘Thackeray’, said, “It was just about the life of a man, whose story we chronicled in two hours. When a film like this works, you feel happy.” Nawazuddin added, “I was slightly nervous because unlike what we call ‘content-driven films’ which too now have five songs this wasn’t the one.”
People see stardom in dreams, I see my characters: Anil
Anil Kapoor said that he didn’t realise when he had become a “star”, adding, “I used to tell Rajinikanth ji also, ‘Some people dream of becoming the biggest stars. In my dreams…I see [my] characters’.” Anil added that he dreams how differently he can play his characters. He further said, “[When] the characters became popular…Main star ban gaya!”
Film industry is full of petty and small people: Kangana
Kangana Ranaut said that she feels the film industry is full of “petty and small people” who don’t rise above their likes and dislikes. Talking about the reaction of people of the industry after watching her latest film ‘Manikarnika’, Kangana added, “Industry people are being absolutely obnoxious and ganging up against the film. They’re not saying anything and ignoring it.”
Really like Karan Johar, he’s in your face whatever he is: Kangana
Kangana Ranaut, who had called Karan Johar the “flagbearer of nepotism” and a “movie mafia” on a ‘Koffee With Karan’ episode in 2017, has said, “I really like [Karan], he is in your face whatever he is.” In response to Kangana’s “flagbearer of nepotism” statement, Karan had said that she should leave the film industry if it is so bad.
I’m not missing being in front of the camera: Karisma Kapoor
Karisma Kapoor said she doesn’t miss being in front of the camera and she has always believed in doing what interests her as an artiste. “Everybody says I should do something…I’ve never planned anything in my life. So, you never know I may do a movie soon,” added the actress who was last seen in a cameo role in ‘Zero’.
4-yr-old picks gun kept under mattress by father, shoots pregnant mom
An eight-month pregnant mother was shot in the face by her four-year-old son in the US state of Washington. The child found the loaded unsecured gun under a mattress after his father hid it there because he was afraid of a recent crime in the neighbourhood. She was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, however her condition has improved.
You’ll leave White House stained with blood: Venezuela Prez to Trump
Stating that Donald Trump is pursuing a “dirty” imperialist conspiracy to overthrow him, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has said that the US President will leave the White House “stained with blood”. “Stop. Stop, Trump! Hold it right there! You are making mistakes,” Maduro added. Notably, the US has recognised Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó as interim President.
Who is Kolkata police chief for whom Mamata Banerjee sat on dharna?
Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar, for whom West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee sat on a dharna, is a 1989-batch IPS officer. Mamata began the ‘Save the Constitution’ dharna after CBI officials arrived at Kumar’s residence in connection with the agency’s probe into the Saradha and Rose Valley Ponzi scams. Kumar headed the SIT that was looking into both the scams.
BJP trying to intimidate Opposition through CBI: Akhilesh
Former Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav on Monday accused the Modi government of trying to scare and intimidate the Opposition by using government agencies like the CBI. Referring to the confrontation between CBI and Kolkata Police in West Bengal, he added similar things were heard from other states as well. He also accused the Modi government of “politicising institutions”.
Ayushmann’s wife shares picture of her breast cancer surgery scar
To mark World Cancer Day on Monday, Ayushmann Khurrana’s wife Tahira Kashyap shared a bare-back picture of herself taken by photographer Atul Kasbekar, showing her breast cancer surgery scar. “I truly embrace all my scars as they’re my badges of honour,” she wrote. “I want to celebrate not the disease but the spirit with which I endured,” Tahira added.
Marriage has been a lucky charm: Saina Nehwal
Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, who won Indonesia Masters title last week, has said marriage has been a lucky charm for her. “Everything is falling in place. It’s like a dream run. I never thought…after marriage, I would go on to win my first title after two years,” added the 28-year-old, who married fellow shuttler Parupalli Kashyap in December last year.
