Police beat me up, urinated in mouth: Journo covering train accident
A local reporter covering the derailment of a train in Uttar Pradesh was thrashed by Government Railway Police on Tuesday, a video showed. The reporter claimed police locked him up, stripped him and urinated in his mouth, adding that he was assaulted for covering story that “exposed corruption in the GRP forces”. Two policemen have been suspended following the incident.
I don’t think I was invited to Kareena and Saif’s wedding: Shahid
Shahid Kapoor, when asked if he was invited to the wedding of his ex-girlfriend Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan on ‘BFFs with Vogue’, said, “I don’t remember…I don’t think I was invited.” Kareena and Saif got married in 2012. Shahid also revealed that he was invited to the Mumbai reception of ex-girlfriend Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas.
People thought I was crazy doing road trip at 6 months pregnant: Amy
Actress Amy Jackson, who recently went on a road trip across Europe, wrote on Instagram, “People thought I was crazy doing a road trip…at six months pregnant.” “I’ve met incredible women on this trip and made friendships that will last a lifetime,” she added. Amy went on the trip as part of an initiative to raise money for charities.
We put men on moon, why no reserve day in World Cup: B’desh coach
After Bangladesh’s match against Sri Lanka was abandoned due to rain, Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes called for having reserve days in the World Cup. “We put men on the moon so why can’t we have a reserve day…when actually this tournament is a long tournament?” he said. “We really targeted [Sri Lanka match] to get two points,” he further said.
Pakistan fans won’t boo Smith & Warner, they love cricket: Sarfaraz
On being asked if he will ask Pakistan fans to not boo Australia batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner, Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed said, “I don’t think Pakistan fans will boo them…They love cricket.” He added, “Pakistani people love to support…they love their players.” This comes after Team India captain Virat Kohli asked Indian fans to stop booing Smith.
Rishabh Pant to fly to England as cover for injured Shikhar Dhawan
Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is being flown to England by the BCCI as cover for injured Shikhar Dhawan at the request of the team management. This comes after the BCCI said Dhawan will remain under observation in England after injuring his thumb against Australia. Pant won’t be considered as replacement till team management takes a final call on Dhawan’s availability.
CBI raids rape accused ex-UP Minister’s home over illegal mining
CBI on Wednesday carried out raids in the residence and office of former Mining Minister and Samajwadi Party leader Gayatri Prajapati in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi in connection with the illegal mining scam. Prajapati is lodged in jail since March 2017 on charges of gangraping a woman. A total of 22 places in UP and Delhi were raided by the agency.
IMA Jewels owner accuses Cong MLA of cheating him of ₹400 cr
Missing IMA Jewels owner Mohammed Mansoor Khan alleged in an audio clip that Congress MLA Roshan Baig took ₹400 crore from him to contest general election but failed to return. Khan said he was ending his life as he was “tired of bribing corrupt politicians and bureaucrats”. Baig, however, said he was not associated with IMA in any way.
Madrasas don’t breed nature like that of Godse, Pragya: Azam Khan
After the government’s decision to connect madrasas to formal and mainstream education, SP leader Azam Khan said, “Madrasas don’t breed a nature like that of Nathuram Godse or a personality like Pragya Thakur.” He added the government should first announce that those propagating Godse’s thinking will be declared enemies of democracy and those convicted for terror activities won’t be rewarded.
Haryana farmer loses ₹1.3 crore from bank account in 10 days
A 65-year-old farmer from Haryana has claimed he lost over ₹1.3 crore from his bank account in a span of 10 days in April. Leela Ram from Mohammadpur Jharsa village had received the money from the state government in exchange for land acquired for a road construction project. The police have filed a case in this regard.
Man involved in Gauri Lankesh’s murder held for Pansare’s killing
Right-wing activist Sharad Kalaskar was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the murder of veteran Communist leader Govind Pansare. Kalaskar, who had stayed in Kolhapur for over a week before Pansare’s murder, was allegedly also among the two shooters who gunned down rationalist Narendra Dabholkar in 2013. He is also an accused in the 2017 murder of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh.
Police couldn’t verify alibi of man acquitted in Kathua case: Court
The prosecution’s failure to verify accused Vishal Jangotra’s alibi during the probe in the Kathua rape case led to his acquittal, the special court stated. It raised the issue of the prosecution failing to question Inspector Kewal Kishore, who did most of the investigation regarding Vishal’s alleged role. Six other men were convicted in the gangrape and murder case.
I cried & cried when I entered jail: Ex-Army man declared ‘foreigner’
Kargil war veteran and retired Honorary Lieutenant Mohammed Sanaullah, who was declared an ‘illegal foreigner’ in Assam, said, “Entering through the prison gate, I cried and cried.” “I asked myself what sin have I committed that after serving my motherland for three decades…I’m being detained like a foreigner,” he added. The 52-year-old was granted bail last week.
National Film Archive of India screens Karnad’s films post his demise
National Film Archive of India (NFAI) will honour late actor-playwright Girish Karnad by screening some of his critically acclaimed films through the week. Karnad’s Kannada film ‘Ondanondu Kaladalli’ was screened on Tuesday, one day after his demise. His films ‘Kanooru Heggadithi’, ‘Kaadu’ as well as his Marathi film ‘Umbartha’, will be screened on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, respectively.
Samoa bans Elton John biopic ‘Rocketman’ over gay scenes
The Pacific nation of Samoa banned the film ‘Rocketman’, a biopic based on the life of British singer Elton John, because of its depiction of homosexuality. The film was banned last week as it clashed with Samoa’s “culture” and “Christian beliefs”, Samoa’s principal censor Leiataua Niuapu Faaui said. A Russian distributor earlier censored scenes depicting gay sex in the film.
Oscar dates shifted in 2021, 2022 over Olympics, Super Bowl
The Oscars will take place in late February in 2021 and 2022 to accommodate the Olympics, the US National Football League’s Super Bowl, and various national holidays. The Oscars award ceremony will be held on February 28 in 2021 and February 27 in 2022. The event’s organisers also announced that the Oscars will take place on February 9, next year.
PM Modi’s radio programme Mann Ki Baat to resume on June 30
PM Narendra Modi’s radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ will resume on June 30 after it was discontinued during the Lok Sabha elections in which he was a candidate. “Your stories, ideas and suggestions can be a part of this month’s episode,” MyGovIndia said in a tweet. PM Modi had signed off the last episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ in February.
Mamata provoking violence in WB, employing police for it: Babul
Union Minister Babul Supriyo accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of “provoking violence” in the state and employing her party workers and police for the same. He added the “head of Bengali community is down with shame” across the world because of Bengal’s present scenario. Supriyo said that the Mamata-led TMC government has no “moral right to be in power”.
BJP worker murdered, burnt in West Bengal, party blames TMC
After the death of 8 workers in recent clashes between BJP and TMC, another BJP worker was allegedly found murdered and his body burnt in West Bengal’s Malda. Blaming the TMC for his murder, the state BJP claimed that the worker was missing for the last few days. “Why are…chest thumping liberals of ‘award wapasi’ fame silent now?” it asked.
Clean drinking water to all by 2024: Gajendra Shekhawat
Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday asserted that the Centre is committed to providing clean drinking water to every household by 2024. He added, “There are over 14 crore such households where we have to provide water.” Shekhawat further said that India has the largest human population and livestock population and per capita availability of water is less.
Will plant 1.4 lakh saplings in ridge: AAP to Delhi HC
The AAP government has assured the Delhi High Court that the latter’s direction of planting 1.4 lakh saplings in New Delhi’s Central Ridge area will be implemented without further delay. This came after the court warned of contempt action against the forest department for non-compliance of its order. It told the court that it’ll plant 30,000 trees before June 15.
Russian journalist arrested on drug charges freed after protests
Russian investigative journalist Ivan Golunov has been released from house arrest after all charges of drug dealing against him were dropped by the authorities on Tuesday due to lack of evidence. Golunov’s arrest had sparked protests in Russia amid accusations that authorities were attempting to silence the journalist and the freedom of the press.
Gujarat on high alert as Cyclone Vayu likely to hit state on June 13
The Gujarat administration is on high alert to deal with Cyclone Vayu, which is likely to hit the state on Thursday, officials said. Vayu is expected to touch Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva as a ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’ with wind speed 140-150 kmph in the morning. Disaster response and security teams have been deployed in the region.
