Ganguly takes over as BCCI Prez, first ex-captain to hold post since 1954
Former Team India captain Sourav Ganguly has taken over as BCCI President, becoming the first ex-captain to hold the post full-time since Maharajkumar of Vizianagram (Vizzy) in 1954. The 47-year-old, who is currently the President of Cricket Association of Bengal, will have to demit his post after nine months as he will go into compulsory cooling-off period.
Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill that sparked months-long protests
Hong Kong’s legislature on Wednesday formally withdrew planned legislation that would have allowed extradition of people to mainland China. The planned bill had sparked widespread protests in the city. However, the move only meets one of the five demands by pro-democracy protestors and may not lead to the end of months-long protests.
Manju Warrier files complaint against director Menon alleging danger to life
Malayalam actress Manju Warrier has filed a complaint against filmmaker VA Shrikumar Menon, alleging that he attempted to defame her through organised social media defamation campaigns. She added that she fears he might endanger her life. Reacting to this, Menon took to Facebook to criticise Manju and claimed that he saved her career by helping her financially.
Salman called off his marriage 5-6 days before wedding day in 1999: Sajid
Producer Sajid Nadiadwala revealed on The Kapil Sharma Show that Salman Khan had called off his marriage 5-6 days before the wedding day in 1999. “We had decided to marry on the same date,” he added. “Salman came on stage during my marriage and whispered in my ears, ‘There is a car outside, take it and run away’,” revealed Sajid.
New world record for smallest image sensor in market
Advanced digital imaging solutions developer OmniVision has secured the Guinness World Record for the smallest commercially available image sensor. The tiny device, measuring roughly half a millimetre squared, can address challenges posed by reusable medical imaging equipment, OmniVision said. It can offer a high-quality solution for disposable guidewires, catheters and endoscopes, it added.
US Air Force gets its first anti-drone laser weapon from Raytheon
The US Air Force has received its first anti-drone weapon system from defence contractor Raytheon. The system, introduced about a year ago by Raytheon, is a high-energy laser system mounted on a small all-terrain vehicle which uses electro-optical/infrared sensors to detect and track drones and neutralise them in seconds. The system can deliver “dozens” of laser shots on single charge.
Adhir Ranjan trolled for post calling P Chidambaram ‘irresistible’
After former Finance Minister P Chidambaram was granted bail in the INX Media case, Congress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury tweeted, “Enlargement of @PChidambaram_IN ji has eloquently proved that at the end of the day truth prevails upon, he is iŕresistible”. Reacting to the post, social media users tweeted, “Google translate gone wrong. Horribly wrong,” and “Such tweet during day time?”
No trace of Vikram lander: NASA after taking new pics of landing site
NASA has said that it found no evidence of Chandrayaan-2’s Vikram lander in its latest images of the landing site captured during a flyby of its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) on October 14. A senior official said the camera team carefully examined the images using the ratio of an image from prior to the landing attempt to those acquired recently.
Burst green crackers between 8 pm & 10 pm: UP govt advisory
Keeping in mind the 2018 Supreme Court verdict, the Uttar Pradesh government has issued a notification asking people to burst only green firecrackers between 8 pm and 10 pm on the occasion of Diwali. The notification also urges people to purchase firecrackers only from licensed sellers and asks them not to buy them from e-commerce websites.
18 terrorists killed, JeM launch pads destroyed in PoK by India: Reports
Officials in Indian security agencies have reportedly said that at least 18 terrorists along with 16 Pakistani Army personnel were killed during the Indian Army’s attack on terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on October 19 and 20. The terror launch pads housing terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed along the LOC were also reportedly destroyed in the pin-point artillery firing by the forces.
SC Justice Mishra refuses to recuse from land acquisition case
Supreme Court Justice Arun Mishra on Wednesday refused to recuse from hearing a land acquisition case following demands by some land associations. Last week, Mishra had said, “I am not biased and do not get influenced by anything on earth.” Mishra is heading the bench tasked with examining the correctness of two conflicting rulings regarding the land acquisition act.
World media ignored 30 yrs of terror in J&K by Pak: Indian journo in US
Speaking at the US House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on ‘Human Rights in South Asia’, Indian journalist Aarti Singh said, “The 30 years of…terror in Kashmir perpetrated by Pakistan has been completely ignored and overlooked by the world press.” “No human rights activist and press…feels it’s their moral obligation to talk about victims of Pakistani terror in Kashmir,” she added.
Japan imported Ebola ahead of Olympics to be prepared
Japan has imported Ebola and four other dangerous viruses in preparation for a possible outbreak at the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Japan’s health ministry says researchers will use the samples to validate tests under development. This is the first time that pathogens rated biosafety-level-4, the most dangerous rating, have been allowed to enter Japan’s National Institute of Infectious Diseases.
Governor doesn’t have authority to hold press conference: J&K Guv
J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik, while speaking at a university convocation, said that the position of governor in India is “weak” and doesn’t have “authority to hold a press conference”. “I remain apprehensive…hoping that my words haven’t annoyed anyone in Delhi,” he added. He accused intelligence agencies of not “telling the truth” to both central government and J&K administration.
Will start WiFi services in running trains in 4 yrs: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal has said that the central government “will start WiFi services” in running trains in the next four to four-and-a-half years. Calling it “complicated technology subject”, Goyal added, “Giving WiFi in running trains requires investment…there have to be equipments inside trains.” He further said that foreign technology and investors might’ve to be brought in.
700 kg of illegal firecrackers seized in Delhi, 1 arrested
Police on Tuesday arrested a man in possession of over 700 kg of illegal firecrackers in East Delhi’s Jagatpuri. Following a tip-off, the police raided on his shop where he had stocked the firecrackers. Reportedly, he had procured the firecrackers from different parts of western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. The Supreme Court had banned conventional firecrackers last year in Delhi-NCR.
Dharmendra’s 1st wife, his kids never felt my intrusion in their lives: Hema
Speaking to Deccan Chronicle about marrying actor Dharmendra, actress Hema Malini said, “I…wanted to make sure…the marriage hurt nobody.” “His first wife and children have never felt my intrusion in their lives. I married him, but I never took him away from his first family,” she added. Dharmendra’s first wife is Prakash Kaur, whom he married when he was 19.
My throat hurts all the time: Sharapova on grunting during matches
Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has said her throat hurts all the time after matches due to her grunting. “I’ve done that (grunting) since I was a young girl and it just kind of stayed with me,” she added. Sharapova, who is currently ranked 134, is currently recovering from a shoulder injury and is targeting a return in 2020.
SoftBank confirms will take 80% control of WeWork, infuse $5 bn
US shared office space startup WeWork and SoftBank Group have confirmed an up to $8-billion fund infusion, where SoftBank will commit $5 billion, while a $3-billion tender offer will be issued in buybacks for shareholders. After the closing and the tender offer, SoftBank will own about 80% of the startup. SoftBank will, however, not hold a majority of voting rights.
Go-Jek Co-founder Makarim named Indonesia’s education minister Indonesian President Joko Widodo has named Indonesian ride-hailing and payments unicorn Go-Jek’s Co-founder and former CEO Nadiem Makarim as the nation’s education and culture minister. Makarim officially resigned as Go-Jek’s CEO earlier this week to join Widodo’s Cabinet. He will keep his stake but not have any advisory or executive role at Go-Jek, as per the billion-dollar startup’s spokesman.
