Mumbai to host World Youth Chess Championship in October
Mumbai is set to host the World Youth Chess Championship in October. World’s fourth-youngest Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa will also be a part of the tournament. “We are expecting at least six world champions in different age groups, making it one of the biggest chess tournaments held in India,” Parinay Fuke, Chairman of the organising committee said.
Hima Das, Anas win gold in 300m in Czech Republic
Indian sprinters Hima Das and Muhammed Anas won a gold each in women’s and men’s 300m races respectively at the Athleticky Mitink Reiter event in the Czech Republic. This was Hima’s sixth gold in European races since July 2. Anas, who won the men’s 300m race in 32.41 seconds, tweeted, “Glad to have won the Gold.”
I have & loved it: Adnan after man asks if he has eaten beef in India
Singer Adnan Sami has replied to a Twitter user who asked him if he has eaten beef in India. “Adnan have you ever enjoyed…beef in India? If yes then say it loud,” the user wrote. Adnan replied, “YES I HAVE & LOVED IT! Loud enough?” He had earlier responded to a man who dared him to speak on Kashmir issue.
We don’t have to get up for the national anthem in movie halls: Vidya
Actress Vidya Balan, on being asked about the integration of nationalism and cinema, said, “It (nationalism) should be there in the cinema and not in cinema halls. We don’t have to get up for the national anthem.” “There are so many things that Indians can be proud of but we don’t necessarily do that,” she added.
Can’t reach my baby Zaira in Jammu: Filmmaker on J&K situation
Filmmaker Shonali Bose, who directed child actress Zaira Wasim in ‘The Sky Is Pink’, took to Instagram to share her concern over the current situation in J&K and wrote, “I can’t reach my baby right now.” “On a personal level I have never known anyone before in the State. But now I have a child there,” Shonali added.
DDCA to name stand after Virat Kohli at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium
The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has decided to name one stand at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi as ‘Virat Kohli Stand’ in honour of the Team India captain. Kohli and entire Team India will be felicitated on September 12. The DDCA announced the decision today as it marks the 11th anniversary of Kohli in international cricket.
Walmart’s international Q2 operating income declines due to Flipkart
Walmart’s international operating income declined 27.3% in constant currency and 29.6% to $893 million on a reported basis in the Q2 of FY 2019-20. “This is primarily to the expected dilution from Flipkart,” Walmart’s EVP and CFO Brett Biggs said. However, Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon said the company is “excited” about the opportunity India brings.
At least 18 killed due to heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh
At least 18 people were killed and nine others injured in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, officials said. Hundreds were stranded in the state after multiple incidents of landslides blocked roads, national highways and rail routes. District Magistrates of Kullu and Shimla districts issued circulars announcing closure of all educational institutions on Monday.
Court-monitored probe shows better result: SC judge on Pehlu Khan case
Supreme Court judge DY Chandrachud has said that cases in which probe was monitored by courts have perhaps shown better outcome, while speaking in connection with the Pehlu Khan lynching case. “We see this repeatedly…This is one of the great torments of being a judge to have to decide on the basis of evidence as it stands,” justice Chandrachud added.
Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa’s Cabinet to take oath on Tuesday
Karnataka will get a Cabinet of ministers on Tuesday, over three weeks after BJP’s BS Yediyurappa took oath as Chief Minister. A statement from the CM’s office said BJP President Amit Shah approved the list of potential ministers on Saturday. Yediyurappa can induct a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 33 ministers in his Cabinet, excluding Deputy Chief Minister.
Ladakh seeks tribal area status to protect land, identity
BJP MP from Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal has written to Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda seeking to declare Ladakh a tribal area to protect the interests of the people. “The biggest concern of the tribal population here is to protect their identity, culture, land and economy,” Namgyal said. Tribals make up to 98% of the region’s population, Namgyal added.
Didn’t know about Arjuna Award when I started: Moudgil
Speaking about her name being recommended for the Arjuna Award, India’s 25-year-old shooter Anjum Moudgil revealed that she did not know about the award or the Olympics when she started shooting. “I will not be part of the ceremony on August 29 as I am competing in the ISSF World Cup in Brazil but it feels special,” Moudgil said.
Ashley Cole announces retirement from football aged 38
Former Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole has announced his retirement from football at the age of 38 on Sunday. Cole won 13 major trophies including three Premier League titles, seven FA Cup titles, one Champions League title, and a Europa League title. The left-back also gathered up a total of 107 appearances for England.
Wasn’t arbitrary, all were consulted: Kher on Article 370 revocation
Anupam Kher has said the decision to revoke Article 370 was not arbitrary and all were consulted. He questioned, “Has a man…said that now from today onwards there is no Article 370. Hasn’t it first passed in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha?” “[The Opposition] lost because they are not in touch with what’s happening inside the country,” said Kher.
Maruti Suzuki India seeks tax relief for hybrid, CNG cars
Maruti Suzuki India has sought tax relief for hybrid and CNG cars to promote greener cars in the country. The company’s Chairman RC Bhargava said it will take some time for mass acceptance of electric vehicles (EVs) considering the high cost of technology. The hybrid cars are 25-30% more efficient and will help reduce oil imports, he added.
Engineer.ai exaggerates AI capabilities to attract investors: WSJ
The Wall Street Journal has claimed that Gurugram and US-based technology startup Engineer.ai “exaggerates its Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to attract customers and investors.” It said Engineer.ai doesn’t use AI to assemble code for apps, and instead uses human engineers in India and elsewhere for its app. “We didn’t exaggerate our technology,” CEO Sachin Dev Duggal wrote in a blog.
Delhi has a ‘good’ air day for first time since July 2017
Due to intermittent rain and strong winds, Delhiites on Saturday breathed the cleanest air in more than two years. The Air Quality Index (AQI) value improved from 53 on Friday to 49 in most parts of Delhi, which is considered to be “good”. The last time Delhiites breathed such clean air was on July 31, 2017, when AQI measured 47.
Islamic State claims Afghanistan wedding hall blast that killed 63
The Islamic State militant group has claimed the suicide blast targeting a wedding hall in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul. The attack killed 63 people and injured 182 others. Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani condemned the attack and has urged international bodies, the United Nations and Islamic countries not to remain silent about attacks of this kind.
UK will face food, drugs shortages if it exits EU without deal: Report
Britain will face shortages of fuel, food and medicine if it leaves the European Union without a transition deal, according to a report. PM Boris Johnson has repeatedly vowed to leave the bloc without a deal. Earlier this week, the US said it would enthusiastically support a no-deal Brexit if that is what the British government decides to do.
No plans to install new missiles unless US deploys them: Russia
Russia will not deploy new missiles as long as the United States shows similar restraint in Europe and Asia, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Sunday. This follows US formally leaving the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with Russia. The US had accused Russia of violating the treaty and deploying one banned type of missile.
I-T Dept plans using ‘non-threatening’ language for taxpayers: Reports
The Income Tax Department is reportedly planning to adopt ‘non-threatening’ language to ask taxpayers whether or not an expense has been accounted for, instead of the intimidating officialese. Usually, the department specifies I-T sections under which a notice has been issued. Reportedly, the notices wouldn’t be sent in the first instance when taxpayers miss any expenditure in their filings.
Medvedev is one of world’s best players: Djokovic after loss
World number one Novak Djokovic praised Russia’s Daniil Medvedev after losing to him in the semi-final in Cincinnati. Djokovic said, “He’s definitely one of the best players in the world… He certainly improved since the Australian Open this year.” Medvedev was playing in his 15th match in 19 days after having reached the finals in Washington and Montreal.
Need to change belief that only English earns money: RSS chief
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that there is a need to change the perception that one can earn decent money only if he or she has good knowledge of the English language. Bhagwat further said that native languages should be promoted, adding that spirituality should also be taught along with other streams of study.
If talks are held with Pak they will now be on PoK: Rajnath Singh
Stating that Article 370 was abrogated in Jammu & Kashmir for its development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “If talks are held with Pakistan they will now be on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.” He also said that talks will only be held if Pakistan stops supporting terrorism. “Our neighbour is knocking doors of international community saying India made a mistake,” he added.
