Tum logon ka hisab hoga: Rangoli on clean chit to MeToo accused Bahl
After sexual harassment accused filmmaker Vikas Bahl was given a clean chit, Kangana Ranaut’s sister Rangoli Chandel tweeted, “Tum logon ka hisab hoga, there’s a world beyond this world, where a woman’s cry isn’t unheard.” “Alok Nath ke baad Vikas Bahl gets clean chit, whereas girls will be shamed all their lives for raising their voices,” her tweet further read.
She wears regular clothes too: Sonam on Janhvi after Katrina’s remark
Sonam Kapoor has shared a photo of her cousin Janhvi Kapoor and captioned the story, “She also wears regular clothes and rocks it.” This comes after Katrina Kaif said she’s “concerned about the very, very short shorts that Jahnvi wears”. She said this on ‘BFFs with Vogue’ after being asked to name a celebrity who goes over-the-top with gym looks.
Vivek accidentally promotes Salman’s Bharat, deletes tweet later
Actor Vivek Oberoi had mistakenly promoted Salman Khan starrer ‘Bharat’ on Twitter by using ‘#Bharat’ when he tweeted to congratulate PM Modi on the occasion of his swearing-in ceremony on Thursday. In the tweet, the film’s Twitter emoji was also visible. After Twitter users spotted it, the actor deleted the post and tweeted again with the correction.
Regret not believing my daughter’s sexual assault story: Ellen’s mom
US television host Ellen DeGeneres’ mother Betty DeGeneres has said she regrets not listening to her daughter when she had opened up to her about being sexually assaulted by her stepfather. “If someone in your life has the courage to speak out, believe them,” Betty added. Earlier, Ellen revealed she was sexually exploited by her stepfather when she was 15.
Kohli injures thumb during practice ahead of WC opener: Reports
India captain Virat Kohli reportedly injured his thumb during practice at Ageas Bowl stadium in Southampton on Saturday. Physiotherapist Patrick Farhart was seen applying spray on the 30-year-old’s right thumb. Kohli was also seen leaving the ground with his thumb immersed in ice water. India are scheduled to play their first 2019 World Cup match against South Africa on Wednesday.
Model invades pitch in CL final wearing swimsuit, shares pic
A female model invaded the pitch wearing a swimsuit during Champions League final between Tottenham and Liverpool at Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium on Saturday. Kinsey Wolanski ran onto the pitch to promote her boyfriend Russian-American YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy’s porn site. She later shared a picture of herself being escorted by the security, writing, “Did I distract #8 a little too much?”
Water purifier made with rose-inspired structure costing ₹1.5
University of Texas at Austin researchers developed a new rose-inspired water purifier, with each flower-like structure costing less than about ₹1.5. Researchers developed a new kind of solar-steaming system from layered, black paper sheets coated with a special polymer and shaped into petals. Each structure can produce over half a gallon of water per hour per square metre, researchers claimed.
World’s most expensive telescope’s parts cleared for use in space
NASA’s $8.8-billion James Webb Space Telescope, the world’s largest and most expensive one, has successfully passed final thermal vacuum test, making its parts cleared for use in space. The 6.5-metre diameter telescope has 18 gold-coated mirrors and a tennis court-sized sun-shield to gather light and protect its instruments. The telescope, set to launch in 2021, took 20 years to build.
Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah calls terrorist Burhan Wani ‘sahib’
In an interview, former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah referred to former Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani as “sahib”. Omar said this after he was asked about his views on suspension of internet services after death of J&K’s most wanted terrorist Zakir Musa. Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter in J&K’s Anantnag district in July 2016.
Pak officials turn away guests at Indian embassy’s Iftar party
The guests and Indian diplomats, who were invited at an Iftar party organised by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, were “aggressively” turned away by Pakistan officials. “We apologise to all our guests…Such intimidation tactics are deeply disappointing,” Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria said. This is also “counter-productive for our bilateral relations”, the Indian envoy added.
How was India benefitting from US trade privileges?
India was the largest beneficiary of the US’ Generalized System of Preferences in 2017 with around $5.7 billion in exports to US given duty-free status, according to a Congressional Research Service report. In 2018, some $6.3 billion of Indian merchandise exports to the US were covered by GSP. US will end its preferential trade treatment for India on June 5.
War with US would be a disaster: China amid rising tensions
Amid rising tensions between the two countries over increased US support for self-ruled and democratic Taiwan, China’s Defence Minister Wei Fenghe has said that a war with the US would be a disaster for the world. He added that China would “fight to the end” if anyone tried to interfere in its relationship with Taiwan.
Talks with US possible only if it shows ‘respect’: Iran President
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday suggested that his country may hold talks with the US if it shows respect, adding that Iran would not be pressured into negotiations. In recent weeks, the US hinted at military confrontation, saying it was sending extra forces to the Middle East to respond to an Iranian threat.
Work hard to dislodge Kejriwal govt: Manoj Tiwari to workers
Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari has asked party workers to “work hard for dislodging” the Arvind Kejriwal government in the upcoming Assembly elections in the national capital. Tiwari also felicitated party workers for winning all the seven Delhi Lok Sabha seats. Kejriwal, on the other hand, is urging AAP workers to ask votes based on the government’s work.
Apple to let users download up to 200 MB apps on mobile data
Apple has raised the size limit of individual apps that can be downloaded from its App Store using mobile data to 200 MB from the past 150 MB. However, to download apps bigger than 200 MB in size, users will need to use WiFi. Apple had officially increased the App Store cellular download limit to 150 MB in September 2017.
Muslims got their share during partition: BJP leader Bhandari
Referring to India’s partition and formation of Pakistan, Maharashtra BJP leader Madhav Bhandari on Sunday said that Muslims were given their share in 1947. Responding to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s statement that Muslims are not tenants in India, he added, “It’d be good if Owaisi Sahab speaks before due consideration.” Bhandari further said no one has called Owaisi a “tenant”.
8 JD(U) leaders join Bihar Cabinet as ministers; none from BJP, LJP
Eight JD(U) leaders (five MLAs and three MLCs) on Sunday took oath as ministers in Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s government as part of the Cabinet expansion. However, no minister from the state coalition partners, the BJP and LJP, was inducted into the Cabinet in the latest expansion. Kumar said JD(U) leaders were inducted on the party quota in the Cabinet.
President, PM greet people on 5th Telangana statehood day
President Ram Nath Kovind and PM Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to the people on the fifth Telangana statehood day. “My best wishes to all the residents of the state for a bright and prosperous future,” President said. PM Modi said, “Telangana is known for its hardworking citizens who are making great contributions to our nation’s development.”
Telangana marching ahead, progressing as fruitful state: KCR
Addressing the public on the fifth Telangana statehood day, state CM K Chandrashekar Rao on Sunday said that it was marching ahead and progressing as a fruitful state. He added Telangana could overcome several hurdles and obstacles during the last five years. The CM further claimed that the government was successful in improving standards in education and health sectors.
3 held with fake currency worth ₹5.92 lakh from Moradabad
Police on Saturday arrested three persons and recovered fake currency worth ₹5.92 lakh, all of the denomination of ₹2,000 from them in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad. The operation was initiated based on information received from reliable sources, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Lallan Singh said. A search operation to nab those who printed the fake currency is underway, Singh added.
1 jawan martyred, 4 injured in Naxal encounter in Jharkhand
At least one jawan was martyred and four others were injured in a Naxal encounter in Jharkhand’s Dumka on Sunday, police said. As per information, “four to five Naxals have been shot”, Superintendent of Police, YS Ramesh, said. According to reports, the concerned authorities are monitoring the situation and all the injured are being shifted to a nearby hospital.
Over 50 vehicles gutted in dumping ground fire in Delhi
More than 50 vehicles were gutted in a fire at a police station dumping ground situated near Delhi’s Sagarpur on Saturday. Reportedly, it took nearly an hour for the Delhi Fire Services personnel to douse the flames. Another fire broke out on the second floor of the NDMC building in Connaught Place yesterday, the city’s Fire Service said.
Shah pays tribute at National Police Memorial in New Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday paid tributes to martyrs at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi. “Received untamed consciousness and energy visiting the memorial and also the desire to do everything for the country was strengthened,” Shah said. The Home Minister further added, “A grateful nation is indebted to them for their supreme sacrifice.”
Liverpool beat Spurs in all-English final to win CL after 14 years
Liverpool defeated Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs) 2-0 in an all-English final at the Metropolitano Stadium in Spain’s Madrid to win the Champions League after 14 years. Liverpool have now won the Champions League/European Cup six times and are behind only Real Madrid (13) and AC Milan (7). Forwards Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi scored for Liverpool in the final.
Warner slams 89*(114) as Australia beat Afghanistan in World Cup
David Warner, who was playing international cricket after 433 days, scored 89*(114) as Australia defeated Afghanistan by 7 wickets in their first match of 2019 World Cup. Afghanistan’s 207 is the highest total by an Asian team in the 2019 World Cup so far. Afghanistan have now lost six of their seven matches in World Cup history.
Lawrence back to direct Akshay’s film, thanks him for sorting issues
Filmmaker Raghava Lawrence has announced that he is back on board as a director of Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Laxmmi Bomb’ after earlier having quit the film claiming that the film’s poster was released without informing him. “A big thank you to Akshay Kumar sir for understanding my feelings and sorting all issues,” he tweeted. He also thanked producer Shabinaa Khan.
3-time champion Serena crashes out of French Open in third round
Three-time champion Serena Williams crashed out of the French Open in the third round after losing to world number 35 Sofia Kenin on Saturday. The 20-year-old Kenin won the match with the scoreline of 6-2, 7-5 in 92 minutes. It was the 37-year-old Serena’s first loss in the first week of any major since Wimbledon in 2014.
Neymar used violence to have sex: Woman accuses footballer of rape
An unidentified woman has accused Brazilian footballer Neymar of raping her after inviting her to Paris last month. The woman, who claimed they met after exchanging Instagram messages, alleged that they “touched each other, but…Neymar became aggressive and, with violence, had sexual intercourse against [her] will”. Neymar’s father, who’s also his agent, has however called it a case of “blackmail”.
