Goa CM Manohar Parrikar passes away aged 63 after prolonged illness
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar passed away aged 63 on Sunday, a year after being diagnosed with a pancreatic ailment. He had been in and out of hospitals in Goa, Mumbai, Delhi and New York since February 2018. Parrikar had first become Goa CM in 2000 and had also served as Defence Minister of India from 2014 to 2017.
Centre announces one-day national mourning over Parrikar’s demise
Centre has announced national mourning on Monday (March 18) following the demise of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. National Flag will fly at half-mast in the national capital and capitals of States and Union Territories, the government announced. Further, there will be a meeting of Union Cabinet at 10 am on Monday.
Manohar Parrikar’s last rites to be held at 5 pm in Panaji
The last rites of Goa CM Manohar Parrikar, who passed away on Sunday at 63 after battle with cancer, will be conducted on Monday at 5 pm at Panaji’s Miramar in Goa. The Centre has announced national mourning and a state funeral for Parrikar. In the aftermath of his death, schools and other educational institutes in Goa will remain closed.
117th-min goal helps Bengaluru beat Goa to clinch maiden ISL title
Bengaluru FC defeated FC Goa 1-0 in the final at Mumbai on Sunday to clinch their maiden Indian Super League title. Defender Rahul Bheke scored in the 117th minute (extra time) to help Bengaluru win the match. FC Goa were reduced to ten men in the first half of the extra time after Ahmed Jahouh was sent off.
Matter of 30 secs, would’ve been our dead bodies: Tamim on NZ attack
Recalling escaping the terror attack on a mosque in New Zealand’s Christchurch, Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal said that the team survived by just a matter of 30 seconds. “If things had gone wrong by even a little bit, it would have been our dead bodies,” he added. “[The incident] was something we will never forget,” he further said.
Parrikar was one of Goa’s favourite sons: Rahul Gandhi
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday condoled the death of Goa CM Manohar Parrikar, who passed away aged 63 after a prolonged pancreatic ailment, saying he was one of “Goa’s favourite sons”. He added that Parrikar “bravely battled a debilitating illness for over a year”. He further said, “My condolences to his family in this time of grief.”
Parrikar taught me dignity in face of adversity: Smriti Irani
Union Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday condoled the death of Goa CM Manohar Parrikar saying he taught her “dignity in the face of adversity”. She added, “A leader, a mentor, a friend – Parrikar Sir meant all that and more to my family.” She further said that Parrikar leaves behind many admirers, many who looked upon him as an idol.
Late Goa CM Parrikar had left riding scooter fearing accident
Late Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, while talking to BJP workers in 2018, revealed he had left riding or sitting on scooters. “My mind’s filled with work-related thoughts and if I ride scooter while my mind is somewhere else…I could meet with an accident,” he had said. He passed away today aged 63 after a battle with cancer.
A true patriot and exceptional administrator: PM Modi on Parrikar
PM Narendra Modi took to Twitter to express his condolences over the demise of ex-Defence Minister and Goa CM Manohar Parrikar. “A true patriot and exceptional administrator, he was admired by all. His impeccable service to the nation will be remembered by generations,” he wrote. “India’ll be eternally grateful to [him] for his tenure as our Defence Minister,” he added.
I’m not successful, haven’t achieved what I wanted to: Radhika
Actress Radhika Apte, who made her Bollywood debut in 2005, said she does not think she is successful because she has not achieved what she “wants to achieve”. “What is success to me is different to other people,” she added. Radhika further said that she is still writing her success story.
Kanimozhi to fight poll from Tuticorin, A Raja from Nilgiris
The DMK on Sunday announced list of 20 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections. DMK MP Kanimozhi will contest polls from Tuticorin constituency in southern Tamil Nadu, while former Union Ministers Dayanidhi Maran and A Raja will contest from Central Chennai and Nilgiris, respectively. Earlier, DMK had announced that it will contest on 20 seats in Tamil Nadu.
French couple barred from naming baby ‘Griezmann Mbappe’
A couple from South-West France has been barred from naming their son ‘Griezmann Mbappe’ after the two World Cup-winning French footballers Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe. A local official had deemed that the name ‘Griezmann Mbappe’ was contrary to the child’s interest before referring the case to the public prosecutor.
Dinesh Karthik unveils KKR’s new jersey ahead of IPL 2019
Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Dinesh Karthik unveiled the team’s new jersey ahead of IPL 2019. Karthik referred to the jersey as the ‘biggest treasure’ not only for the fans but also for him. “Like every year, it has a different style, different look, and a different feel to it. I really like the way the two-tone jersey works,” Karthik said.
Dwayne Johnson pays tribute to WWE rivalry with Stone Cold
Dwayne Johnson, known as ‘The Rock’ in WWE, paid tribute to his rivalry with WWE wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin with an Instagram post. The wrestler-turned-actor shared a video of a WWE fight between him and Steve Austin as a tribute to ‘3:16 Day’, a reference to Stone Cold Steve Austin’s catchphrase.
IKEA makes 3D printed furniture parts for differently abled
Swedish furniture maker IKEA’s Israel arm has collaborated with non-profit organisations to make a series of 3D printed furniture pieces that make it easier to use for the differently abled. Named ‘ThisAbles’, it includes 13 items like easier-to-grab door handles and bumpers to protect cabinets. They can be downloaded from the project’s website and 3D printed anywhere globally, IKEA said.
Reports of me joining BJP baseless: Cong MLA Digambar Kamat
Congress MLA Digambar Kamat on Sunday dismissed reports of him joining BJP in Goa. “News about my entry into BJP is totally baseless and not true…I am with the Congress and will be attending the Congress Legislature Party (CLP),” he added. Kamat, who was in Delhi today, said, “I had gone to Delhi for personal work…I’ll return to Goa tonight.”
Make jobs data available even if critical: Kaushik Basu
Ex-Chief Economic Adviser Kaushik Basu has urged the government to make employment data available “even [if] it is critical” so that corrective action could be taken. He further raised concerns over “unmistakable signs” of India’s economy slowing down. This comes amid a group of 108 economists and social scientists alleging that “political interference” is influencing India’s statistical data.
RBI not in favour of changing IDBI Bank’s name: Reports
The IDBI Bank’s proposal for changing its name has found no favour with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as per reports. The board of IDBI Bank had proposed to change the lender’s name to either LIC IDBI Bank or LIC Bank. This comes after LIC acquired a 51% stake in the bank on January 21, becoming its majority shareholder.
Germany’s Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank confirm merger talks
Two of Germany’s largest lenders, Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank, on Sunday confirmed they have begun government-backed discussions on a potential merger. The banks have been unable to restore their revenue growth after deep cuts to their investment banking units. Deutsche Bank, in which the German government holds over 15%, said the talks are part of a review of “strategic options”.
RBI allows HDFC to hold only 9.9% in Bandhan Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has prohibited India’s largest mortgage lender HDFC from owning more than the regulatory limit in Bandhan Bank. HDFC, which will merge its low-cost arm Gruh Finance with Bandhan Bank, can hold 9.9% in the bank, the maximum a non-banking finance company can own in a private bank. HDFC had sought approval to hold 14.96%.
Like we never left: Banned Smith, Warner meet Australia team in UAE
After meeting Australian team for the first time since they were suspended over the ball-tampering scandal, Steve Smith and David Warner said it felt like they’d never left. “It’s been great, it seems…there’s really good energy around the group,” Smith said. “The boys were very accepting…coming in with open arms and a lot of big hugs and cuddles,” Warner said.
Opposition frustrated because of their own misdeeds: UP CM
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said the “frustration” among the opposition parties was because of their “own misdeeds and acts of corruption”. He added, “We’ve demolished the biggest hindrance to the development of UP, the menace of casteism and dynastic politics.” He said the current situation of the state has been the “best in the last 20 years”.
