EC orders Twitter to remove all tweets on Lok Sabha exit polls
Ahead of the last phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on May 19, the Election Commission has ordered Twitter India to remove all the tweets related to exit polls. This comes amid leaks of exit polls being shared on the platform. The seven-phase election began from April 11 and the results are to be announced on May 23.
Kolkata Police broke door, arrested me at 2 am: BJP’s Bagga on clash
BJP spokesperson Tajinder Bagga has claimed that Kolkata Police broke his hotel room door and arrested him at 2 am on CM Mamata Banerjee’s orders over the violence during Amit Shah’s rally. Bagga added that he was later released due to lack of evidence. TMC leader Derek O’Brien called Bagga an “outside goon” and accused him of causing violence.
Former swimming champion MB Balakrishnan dies in accident aged 29
Tamil Nadu swimmer and South Asian Games gold medalist MB Balakrishnan died in a road accident in Chennai on Tuesday night. The 29-year-old was riding his bike when he fell under a mixer lorry, which ran over and killed him. Balakrishnan was until recently working in the US and came back to India after his visa application was denied.
Morgan banned for an ODI after 2nd minor over-rate offence
England captain Eoin Morgan has been banned for an ODI and fined 40% of his match fee after maintaining a slow over-rate in the third ODI against Pakistan at Bristol. This was Morgan’s second minor over-rate offence in the last 12 months, with the previous one coming against Windies in February. England are currently leading the five-match series 2-0.
Defence Space agency to come up at Bengaluru: Reports
India will set up its military space agency headquartered at Bengaluru with fighter pilot Air Vice Marshal SP Dharkar as its likely head, as per reports. The space agency is likely to command all space assets of the Army, Air Force and Navy. The final decision on the capabilities and assets to be given hasn’t been taken yet, reports added.
Dad helped me get here, feels good to see him happy: Shubman Gill
On being asked about his father doing bhangra after he scored fifty in an IPL 2019 match, KKR batsman Shubman Gill said it felt so good to him. “He has made me work so hard, helped me get here and to know he’s happy and enjoying my game [feels good]. What better than this for…father from a son,” he added.
Make my meme, gift it to me, will not file FIR: PM Modi to Mamata
Addressing a rally in West Bengal, PM Narendra Modi said, “Didi, you can make the worst possible meme on me and come to gift to me at my residence”. Modi added, “I will gracefully accept it and will not file an FIR.” This comes after BJP worker Priyanka was arrested for sharing a meme of the WB CM Mamata Banerjee.
Croatian World Cupper Stimac named Indian men’s football team coach
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Igor Stimac as the head coach of the senior men’s team on a two-year deal. The 51-year-old, who was part of Croatia’s squad that came third in the 1998 World Cup and coached Croatian national team in 2012-2013, replaces Stephen Constantine who was at the helm for nearly five years.
Dinesh Karthik in WC team for his exposure to big tournaments: Kohli
Team India captain Virat Kohli has said that 33-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik was chosen over 21-year-old Rishabh Pant in the World Cup squad because of his overall exposure to a tournament of such magnitude. “He has the experience. If, god forbid, something happens to MS Dhoni, Karthik can be immensely valuable behind…wickets. As a finisher, he’s done well,” Kohli added.
Not going to lie, I’m now just playing for the fans: 39-yr-old Gayle
Windies’ 39-year-old opener Chris Gayle, who will retire from ODIs after 2019 World Cup, has said he is just playing for the fans. “Honestly, I do it for the fans. I am not going to lie,” he added. “Maybe couple of years ago the thought [of retiring] did cross, but fans came out and said ‘don’t go’,” he further said.
Rahul Gandhi tweets ‘Modilie’, says it’s new in English dictionary
Congress President Rahul Gandhi has tweeted that he found a new word ‘Modilie’ in the English dictionary. The morphed image showed the word’s meaning as “to constantly Modify the truth”. This comes after PM Narendra Modi claimed to have used a digital camera and e-mail in 1987-88 and also said cloud cover hid IAF jets from radar during Balakot airstrike.
Kolkata woman jumps onto molester’s bike, gets him arrested
After a 28-year-old man named Subodh Sharma touched her inappropriately, a 21-year-old Kolkata college student jumped onto his bike and punched him while covering his eyes. The girl kept shouting for help despite the accused biting fingers of both her hands. Around five people came to her rescue and grabbed the accused by the collar after which he was arrested.
Nuclear test ban agency offers ‘Observer’ status to India
The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) has offered India an ‘Observer’ status and access to data from the International Monitoring System. The CTBT is a legally-binding treaty that aims to ban all nuclear explosions across the world. It has been signed by 184 countries but not come into force as eight countries including India have not ratified it.
Woman RJ sits through Cyclone Fani in Odisha to give live updates
Radio jockey Rojalin Pradhan sat through Cyclone Fani at a radio station in Odisha’s Puri district on May 3 even as wind speeds reached up to 200 kmph, to give live updates from India Meteorological Department’s website. After the internet service went down, she stretched her show by informing over 100 villages about safe shelters till the phone lines worked.
Darwin Platform Group offers ₹14,000 cr to buy Jet Airways: CEO
Mumbai-based Darwin Platform Group has offered ₹14,000 crore to acquire Jet Airways, CEO Rahul Ganpule said. According to the group’s website, it has companies across sectors including aviation, oil and gas, hospitality, and real estate. “They (SBI Caps) had called us. We wanted to understand the liability and assets of Jet Airways and where we stand,” Ganpule said after discussions.
Cong allies jail WB people for chanting Jai Shri Ram: Irani
Addressing a rally in Himachal Pradesh, Union Minister Smriti Irani criticised West Bengal’s TMC government saying that Congress’ allies are putting state people in jail for chanting Jai Shri Ram. She added that for the first time in history a PM is being “abused” by Congress. Irani said the PM remains committed to the “path of development” despite facing obstacles.
Unprecedented decision: Mamata on EC’s campaign ban in WB
After the Election Commission (EC) announced a ban on campaigning in nine West Bengal constituencies from 10 PM tomorrow, state CM Mamata Banerjee said it’s an “unprecedented decision”. She alleged that the EC is running under the BJP. She said, “Yesterday’s violence was because of (BJP President) Amit Shah. Why has EC not issued…show-cause notice to him or sacked him?”
Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian flights till May 30
Pakistan has extended its airspace ban for Indian flights till May 30 which was imposed by the country on February 27 following the airstrike in Balakot by the IAF. The government would consider lifting the ban after the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections in India, Pakistan said. The decision has been notified to the authorities and pilots, it added.
12% GST on dues if home completion certificate issued by Mar: Govt
Homebuyers must pay 12% GST on balance due to builders if the housing project has been granted completion certificate by March 31, the CBIC said. The GST Council in March allowed developers to shift to 5% GST rate for residential units and 1% for affordable housing without the benefit of input tax credit (ITC) from April 1, 2019.
