Delhi sex racket busted, women had to sleep with 7 clients a day: DCW
A sex racket was busted in Delhi and one man and three women were arrested in a joint operation conducted by Delhi Commission For Women and police. The arrested women told DCW that they engaged in prostitution on their own will, adding they received ₹250 per client and each woman “had to sleep with at least seven clients” per day.
Ex-SC staffer accuses CJI Gogoi of sexual harassment; CJI denies
A 35-year-old former Supreme Court staffer has written to 22 judges, alleging that Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi had made sexual advances on her at his residence in October 2018. Meanwhile, the CJI through Secretary General of Supreme Court has denied the allegations, stating they’re being made as “pressure tactics” because she has several cases of wrong-doings against her.
I’m still discovering Janhvi & Khushi, it’s a process: Arjun
While speaking about his relationship with his half-sisters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor said, “I’m still discovering Janhvi and Khushi both, it’s a process.” “It all might not have happened so seamlessly…maybe we might not have interacted at all apart from just being cordial,” he added. Arjun further said, as siblings they have to be there for each other.
Being treated like a terrorist: Azam Khan breaks down during rally
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan reportedly became emotional and burst into tears during a Rampur rally, accusing the administration of treating him like a terrorist. Khan said, “Had it been within the limits of their power, the administration would have openly killed me.” Khan was recently banned for campaigning for 72 hours following his remarks against BJP leader Jaya Prada.
RCB register 2nd win in IPL 2019, KKR lose four successive matches
RCB defeated KKR by 10 runs on Friday to register their second victory in nine matches in IPL 2019. KKR have now lost four successive matches in IPL 2019, with three of the losses taking place at their home ground in Kolkata. The match witnessed KKR and RCB score 102 and 103 runs in their last six overs respectively.
Kuldeep cries on ground mid-match as Moeen hits 26 runs in his over
KKR spinner Kuldeep Yadav started crying on the ground after dismissing RCB all-rounder Moeen Ali, who slammed 26 runs including three sixes and two fours in his last over. After dismissing Moeen off his last delivery, Kuldeep also threw his cap in anger. The 24-year-old registered figures of 4-0-59-1, the joint-most expensive figures for a spinner in IPL history.
This is my last election, ensure my win: Mulayam Singh Yadav
Addressing an election rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Mainpuri on Friday, 79-year-old Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav said, “Let me win by a huge majority this time…because this is my last election and thus I appeal to all…to make it (victory) possible.” Mulayam, who has won four times from Mainpuri parliamentary constituency, added, “All those in Mainpuri are mine.”
We formed anti-Romeo squads for people like Azam Khan: Yogi
Taking a jibe at Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan for his ‘Khaki Underwear’ remark against BJP leader Jaya Prada, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Friday said, “Our government has constituted anti-Romeo squads for persons like Azam.” In his earlier rally at Sambhal, Yogi had asked, “What kind of language he uses against mothers and daughters?”
Last chance for Congress: AAP delays filing LS nominations
Delhi AAP leader Gopal Rai said the party has postponed its nomination process from Saturday to Monday to give “one last chance” to Congress to discuss an alliance for LS polls. The effort is being made “to save the country from the Modi-Shah duo,” Rai added. Reportedly, AAP and Congress leaders held a meeting on Thursday to discuss the alliance.
IOA asks Goa to pay ₹10-cr penalty for postponing National Games
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has asked Goa to pay ₹10-crore penalty for repeatedly missing the deadline for hosting 36th National Games. “If Goa doesn’t pay the penalty amount and organise the Games in 2019, then IOA may cancel it,” an official said. Goa had expressed its inability to host the event in March-April this year owing to the general elections.
SA-born Scotland all-rounder De Lange dies at 38 after brain tumour
South Africa-born Scotland all-rounder Con de Lange passed away on Friday at the age of 38 after a lengthy battle with brain tumour. In October 2018, Cricket Scotland had launched a fund-raising appeal for De Lange, who played 13 ODIs and eight T20Is for Scotland between 2015 and 2017. He is survived by his wife Claire and two children.
World’s smallest baby boy to go home after 7 months in hospital
The world’s smallest baby boy, who was born last October in Japan measuring 22 centimetres in length and weighing 258 grams, is set to be discharged from the hospital. Ryusuke Sekiya was delivered in 24 weeks and five days of pregnancy via C-section as his mother suffered from hypertension. Now, the boy has grown 13 times, weighing over three kg.
12 coaches of Delhi-bound Poorva Express derail in UP; 13 injured
At least 13 people have been injured after 12 coaches of the Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. While a 45-member NDRF team is present at the spot, Indian Railways said an “Accident Relief Train” and medical equipment have also been sent to the site. The train was reportedly running at a speed of 100 kmph.
SBI wasting Indian taxpayers’ money on UK legal fees: Vijay Mallya
Embattled businessman Vijay Mallya on Friday claimed that SBI is wasting Indian taxpayers’ money on paying legal fees to pursue his extradition case in the UK. He said that SBI’s lawyers were making presentations on their accomplishments against him at Indian taxpayers’ cost and that PM Narendra Modi had himself said that full recovery of dues was made in India.
Rajkummar to star in 1975 film Chupke Chupke remake: Report
Rajkummar Rao will star in an upcoming remake of the 1975 film ‘Chupke Chupke’, as per reports. The film will see Rajkummar reprising the role of Professor Parimal Tripathi, which was played by veteran actor Dharmendra in the film’s original version. Filmmakers Bhushan Kumar and Luv Ranjan will reportedly produce the film, the script for which is still being finalised.
PIL filed in HC seeking deletion of Cong’s NYAY scheme
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in Allahabad High Court on Friday seeking deletion of Congress’ NYAY scheme from the party’s manifesto. The petitioner claimed that such a poll promise amounted to bribery and is a violation of the Representation of People Act. The court directed Congress and Election Commission of India to file their replies within two weeks.
Apple paid $6 billion to settle Qualcomm dispute: Report
After Apple and Qualcomm announced they settled all lawsuits under their two-year-long patent-related disputes for an undisclosed amount, a report estimated Apple paid $5-6 billion for the same. Apple also likely agreed to pay a higher, $8-9 patent royalty per iPhone, the report added. Notably, Intel announced it dropped plans to develop smartphone 5G chips after the settlement was announced.
Apple’s recycling robot Daisy dismantles 200 iPhones per hour
Apple announced plans to expand its global recycling programmes, adding it will invite academics, recyclers and other companies to learn how its 33-foot-long recycling robot ‘Daisy’ works. Apple claims Daisy can disassemble 1.2 million devices per year, or 15 different iPhone models at a rate of 200 per hour. The company added it refurbished 7.8 million Apple devices in 2018.
Pine Labs acquires gift cards startup Qwikcilver for ₹763 crore Noida-based digital payments platform Pine Labs has acquired Bengaluru-based gift cards-providing startup Qwikcilver Solutions for about ₹763 crore. Amazon-backed Qwikcilver’s Co-founder and CEO Kumar Sudarsan has also joined Pine Labs’ leadership team, the platform said. The two entities have a combined gift solutions business comprising 250 brands and retailers and 1,500 enterprise customers.
