200 kg marijuana seized in Hyderabad, 2 arrested
Hyderabad Task Force Police arrested two persons, Shaik Arif and Shaik Sameer, and seized 200 kilograms of marijuana (ganja) from them in the city. During interrogation, Arif confessed that owing to the lack of a sustainable source of income they both decided to earn easy money by selling ganja. Police have recovered a car and a cell phone from them.
Pre-monsoon rainfall second-lowest in 65 years: Skymet
The pre-monsoon rainfall in India in 2019 was the second-lowest in 65 years, with the lowest being recorded in 2012, private weather forecaster Skymet Weather said. The three-month pre-monsoon season (March, April and May) ended with a rainfall deficiency of 25% this year. In 2019, the country received 99 mm of pre-monsoon rainfall as against the average of 131.5 mm.
CAG of India Rajiv Mehrishi elected external auditor of WHO
Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Rajiv Mehrishi has been elected as external auditor of the World Health Organization (WHO) for four years. Mehrishi was elected at the 72nd WHO Assembly in Geneva last month with a majority. Currently, he’s also on the Board of Auditors of the United Nations and Vice-Chair of the UN Panel of External Auditors.
Mass puffin die-off possibly linked to climate change: Study
The deaths of estimated thousands of tufted puffin birds in the Bering Sea in late 2016 to early 2017 may be partially attributed to climate change, a study stated. Scientists believe the birds starved to death. They suggest climate-driven shifts in prey abundance and/or distribution, combined with onset of moult (when birds shed their old feathers), may have caused this.
US ban won’t affect Huawei aviation tech business: Official
The US’ ban on Huawei has had “no effect” on the Chinese company’s aviation tech business despite several countries taking steps to block its mobile services, a top company executive said. Huawei provides communication technology services to over 15 airlines and 50 airports including those in Dubai and Singapore. Customers pledged to “keep cooperating” with the firm, the executive added.
Pilot should take responsibility: Gehlot on son’s LS poll defeat
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said that state Deputy CM Sachin Pilot should take the responsibility for his son Vaibhav Gehlot’s defeat from the Jodhpur seat in the recently held-Lok Sabha elections. He added, “There should be…complete post-mortem of the results in Jodhpur seat to find out why we didn’t win it.” Congress couldn’t win even a single Rajasthan parliamentary seat.
Lok Sabha poll was race between Ferrari and cycle: Akhilesh
Former Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said that the recently concluded Lok Sabha poll was a “race between Ferrari and cycle”. Apparently criticising the BJP, Yadav added, “They played with our minds, with our mobile phones.” Yadav asked Samajwadi Party (SP) workers and supporters to dream bigger for 2022 Vidhan Sabha polls and the next Lok Sabha elections.
Keanu Reeves to star with Angelina in Marvel’s The Eternals: Report
Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves is in talks to star with Angelina Jolie in Marvel Studios’ upcoming adaptation of the comic book series ‘The Eternals’, as per reports. Directed by Chloé Zhao, the forthcoming film will also feature actors Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani and Dong-seok Ma. The script has been written by screenwriters Matthew and Ryan Firpo.
I don’t believe in marriage, it’s a dying institution: Salman
When asked about his take on marriage, Salman Khan said, “I don’t believe in marriage. I think it’s a dying institution.” The actor added that while he doesn’t support the concept of marriage, he believes in companionship. Salman was also asked whether he was looking forward to having children, to which he said, “When it has to happen, it’ll happen.”
Delhi HC rejects plea seeking stay on release of ‘Bharat’
The Delhi High Court rejected a petition which sought a stay on the release of upcoming Salman Khan starrer ‘Bharat’. The petitioner, Vikas Tyagi, claimed that the title violates a legal act which prohibits the use of the word ‘Bharat’ for commercial purposes. The court stated that the petition was premature as the petitioner is yet to watch the film.
It’s largely my responsibility: Karan on Kalank’s box office failure
While speaking about his film ‘Kalank’ and its performance at the box office, filmmaker Karan Johar said, “It’s largely my responsibility and my blame.” “I’m the wiser one. I’m the more knowledgeable person about what works and what doesn’t,” Karan explained. He further said that he sees it as a success as he has learnt from the film’s failure.
No one questioned when I played college girl at 30: Taapsee
Speaking about the criticism that she and her co-star Bhumi Pednekar faced for playing older characters in their upcoming film ‘Saand Ki Aankh’, Taapsee Pannu said, “I was pretty surprised.” “[N]o one questioned me when I played a college girl at 30,” she added. The actresses will be seen portraying the world’s oldest female sharpshooters in the forthcoming film.
Delhi man objects to urinating in public, thrashed to death
A 27-year-old man was allegedly thrashed to death by his neighbours for objecting to public urination in South Delhi in the early hours of Monday. The victim, who was facing 17 criminal cases, had slapped a 65-year-old man for urinating as there were women living nearby. Following this, the man’s family thrashed him and hit him with a cement slab.
Pet dog keeps barking at tiger to save owner’s life in MP
Twenty-two-year-old Pancham Gajviya was saved by his pet dog after a tiger attacked him in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. Gajviya said, “The tiger stood over me, on my hands, but before it could get at my throat, the dog started barking.” Alerted by the dog’s barks, villagers came to his rescue and the tiger melted back into the forest.
Kerala-born billionaire becomes UAE’s first permanent expat resident
Yusuff Ali MA, Kerala-born billionaire businessman and Founder of LuLu Hypermarket, has become the first expat to get the United Arab Emirates’ first gold card permanent residency. Unlike the long-term visa of 5-10 years, the gold card gives permanent residency of the UAE to the holder. The gold card was provided under a new scheme aimed to attract investors.
Delhi man arrested for killing wife by setting her on fire
The Delhi Police have arrested a businessman who allegedly set his wife on fire and tried to make her death look like an accident. The accused, a gambling addict, allegedly murdered his wife following an argument and later fled the crime scene. Their 17-year-old daughter, who suffered burns on her body while trying to save her mother, informed the police.
23-yr-old Kerala student tested positive for Nipah virus: Govt
A 23-year-old student from Kochi’s Ernakulam was tested positive for Nipah virus in the results that came from National Institute of Virology in Pune, confirmed Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja. “The confirmation came in today morning. But there is no need to panic. From the time we suspected this was Nipah, we have put all measures into place,” said Shailaja.
Team India sends net bowlers to presser, media boycotts interaction
Indian media contingent at World Cup boycotted a press conference after Team India sent net bowlers Deepak Chahar, Avesh Khan and Khaleel Ahmed to the session. The contingent expected at least coach Ravi Shastri or a senior player would come. India’s media manager said net bowlers were sent as Chahar and Avesh were going back on Tuesday.
Family said ‘How dare these bastards?’: Priyanka on scam artist story
Reacting to the article which called her a “global scam artist” for marrying Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra said, “I didn’t comment on it at the time.” “But I went up to the hotel room to find Nick, Joe, Sophie and my mum furiously responding to the article on their phones. They were like, ‘These bastards! How dare they?’,” she added.
No bum, cleavage shot in ‘Kabir Singh’: Maker on portrayal of women
Filmmaker Sandeep Vanga has said he disagrees with the criticism that his film ‘Kabir Singh’, starring Shahid Kapoor, glorifies ‘toxic masculinity’ and added that his film doesn’t portray women in a derogatory way. “There’s no bum or cleavage shot. I never asked…audience to look at the girl’s body,” he added. Sandeep further said he “genuinely does not bother about pseudo-feminists”.
BSP breaks up alliance with SP for now, to fight by-polls alone
BSP chief Mayawati has announced her party will fight the by-polls alone in Uttar Pradesh, breaking alliance with SP. She added the “break is temporary” and that the parties might get back together if she’s satisfied with the steps SP chief Akhilesh Yadav takes. She added that SP had failed to get their supporters’ vote during the Lok Sabha elections.
