Govt opens Siachen, world’s highest battlefield, for tourists
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has announced that the Siachen area has been opened for tourists and tourism. “Ladakh has tremendous potential in Tourism…From Siachen Base Camp to Kumar Post, the entire area has been opened for tourism purposes,” he tweeted. The Siachen Glacier, the highest battlefield in the world, is a part of Ladakh.
100-year-old woman casts vote in Odisha’s Bijepur bypoll
A 100-year-old woman cast her vote at a polling booth in Barpali, Odisha on Monday. Voting is underway for the bypoll to Bijepur Assembly constituency in Bargarh district of Odisha. The polling started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm amid tight security, while results will be announced on October 24.
India take 16 wickets on Day 3, need 2 more wickets to whitewash SA
South Africa ended the third day of the third Test in Ranchi at 132/8 in the second innings, trailing India by 203 runs. South Africa, who started the day at 9/2, were dismissed for 162 in the first innings and were asked to follow-on. Umesh Yadav and Mohammad Shami took four wickets each on the third day.
Sachin Bansal, Binny Bansal back IIT Delhi’s endowment fund
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi is looking to raise ₹200 crore during the inauguration of its endowment fund, which will be launched by President Ram Nath Kovind this month, as per reports. Flipkart Co-founders Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, who studied at IIT Delhi, have committed investments towards the fund. Pledges of over ₹125 crore have been received from alumni.
Savarkar an accomplished man but I don’t follow his ideology: Singhvi
Senior Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi on Monday praised Veer Savarkar, calling him “an accomplished man who played a part in the freedom struggle, fought for Dalit rights and went to jail for the country.” Using the hashtag ‘NeverForget’, Singhvi tweeted, “I personally don’t subscribe to Savarkar’s ideology but that doesn’t take away the fact that he was an accomplished man.”
Police announce cash prize for info on Kamlesh Tiwari murder accused
The UP police on Monday announced a cash prize of ₹2.5 lakh each for any information that would lead to the arrest of the two accused of killing former Hindu Mahasabha leader Kamlesh Tiwari. On Sunday, the police had found bloodstained kurtas worn by the two assailants and the knife that was used in the attack.
There’s not one way to make art: Natalie on Marvel films criticism
Actress Natalie Portman, who starred in Marvel’s 2011 film ‘Thor’, said that there’s room for all types of cinema and added, “There’s not one way to make art.” This comes after Francis Ford Coppola supported Martin Scorsese’s “Marvel movies aren’t cinema” remark and said, Marvel films are despicable. She’ll also be seen in the third part of the ‘Thor’ franchise.
Some at Barcelona didn’t want Neymar to return: Lionel Messis
Speaking about his former Barcelona teammate Neymar, forward Lionel Messi said, “It’s difficult for him to come back, as he left here, many club members and people do not want him to come back.” “From a sporting point of view he would be wonderful, but the other view is also understandable,” Messi added about Neymar.
Andy Murray wins his first title since March 2017
Former top-ranked men’s singles tennis player Andy Murray won his first title since March 2017 after beating Stan Wawrinka in the final of the European Open on Sunday. Murray had a second procedure on his hip in January this year after admitting in a tearful news conference at the Australian Open that he was considering retirement.
Michael Hussey joins Aus staff for Sri Lanka, Pakistan series
Former Australian batsman Michael Hussey has joined the Australian team staff for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. “They are going to be trying to get strategies in place, develop a style of play and what players they want and I love all that stuff — planning for a big event,” Hussey said about his involvement.
102-year-old man casts vote with 40 family members in Maharashtra
A 102-year-old man came with his family of 40 members to cast his vote in Lohegaon in Pune for the Maharashtra Assembly elections. “I was admitted to hospital for 4 days but today I’m here to cast my vote,” Haji Ibrahim Saleem Joad said. “[PM Narendra] Modi is doing good work and hence my vote goes to him,” he added.
Five Ola execs in UK, Australia, New Zealand resign: Reports
At least five top Ola executives in the UK, Australia and New Zealand have reportedly resigned from their roles. They include the ride-hailing giant’s UK MD Ben Legg, reportedly alongside human resources head Natalie Brown. Ola’s Australia and New Zealand CFO Kashif Amjad, New Zealand Operations Manager Tyler Stead and Sydney Operations Manager Stewart F Brown also resigned, reports claimed.
BSNL revival plan to be in public domain within a month: CMD
The details of the government’s revival plan for loss-making BSNL will come in the public domain within a month, said the telecom operator’s Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) PK Purwar. He added BSNL was passing through a “turbulent phase” which would end in a few months. The plan reportedly suggests a voluntary retirement scheme for BSNL employees and asset monetisation.
I once had an inappropriate moment with a high powered person: Michelle
Actress Michelle Pfeiffer has revealed she had an “inappropriate moment” with a “high-powered person” from the industry when she was 20. “I’m not going to share [the incident], but I look back and I cringe. I was really uncomfortable,” the 61-year-old added. Michelle said if the man in question is still alive, she’d write to him to express her feelings.
Swabhimani Paksha candidate shot at, car set ablaze on polling day
Three motorcycle-borne masked men fired at Swabhimani Paksha’s Morshi candidate Devendra Bhuyar in Amravati district on Monday, the day of voting in Maharashtra elections, said the police. The attackers pulled Bhuyar out of the car he was travelling in and thrashed him before setting it ablaze. Bhuyar was taken to a hospital where his condition was reported to be normal.
Pakistan unilaterally stops postal mail service from India
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday said that Pakistan has unilaterally stopped postal mail service from India and has not been accepting letters from India for the past two months. “Pakistan’s decision is directly in contravention of international postal union norms. But Pakistan is Pakistan,” Prasad added. Pakistan’s decision came after revocation of Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir.
LV artistic director calls Trump a ‘joke’ after he inaugurated workshop
Two days after Donald Trump inaugurated a Louis Vuitton workshop in Texas with the French fashion house’s CEO Michael Burke, its Artistic Director of Women’s Collections called the US President a “joke”. “Standing against any political action. I am a fashion designer refusing this association,” Nicolas Ghesquière wrote on Instagram.
Police, paramedics cars crash in US as they rush to reported shooting
Police officers and paramedics rushing to a reported shooting at a party in US’ Chicago were injured after their vehicles collided last week. Two officers and two paramedics were taken to a hospital. A 16-year-old boy died after being shot in the head and chest and two others were injured at the party in an apartment building.
‘War’ becomes first B’wood film of 2019 to cross ₹300 cr in India
With total earnings of ₹301.75 crore until now, Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff starrer ‘War’ became the first Bollywood film of 2019 to cross ₹300 crore mark in India. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film also became the tenth highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time in India. ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ is the highest-grossing film of all time.
Told regulator about 737 MAX software changes multiple times: Boeing
Boeing has said it informed the US aviation regulator multiple times about the changes it made to expand the role of 737 MAX’s flight-control software, later linked to two crashes. This follows a former Boeing test pilot saying he unknowingly lied to regulators about the aircraft’s safety. Boeing added the regulator observed the system in flight tests before certifying it.
Sequoia-backed Stovekraft appoints ex-Puma India MD as CEO Kitchen appliances firm Stovekraft has appointed former Puma India MD Rajiv Mehta as its CEO. Mehta is a part of Stovekraft’s board and also an independent director at the firm since June 2018. He worked with Puma for over 9 years and also as the CEO of Arvind Fashion Brands and Arvind Sports Lifestyle.
