Shoaib Akhtar was the first bowler to bowl over 100mph
Ex-Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar was the first player to bowl over 100mph, recording 100.04mph (161kmph) in an ODI against New Zealand on April 27, 2002. However, the record remained unofficial since ICC refused to sanction it as they did not have a standard measuring tool. In 2003, Akhtar went on to bowl the fastest delivery in recorded history, clocking 161.3kmph.
Idris Elba weds model Sabrina Dhowre in Morocco in third marriage
Golden Globe-winning British actor Idris Elba tied the knot with Canadian model girlfriend Sabrina Dhowre in a ceremony in Morocco’s Marrakesh on Friday. Elba and Dhowre, a former Miss Vancouver, had reportedly been dating since early 2017. The 46-year-old, known for his roles in TV series ‘The Wire’ and ‘Luther’, was previously married to Hanne Norgaard and Sonya Hamlin.
Bengali film actress Mimi Chakraborty declares assets worth ₹2.43 cr
Bengali film actress and Trinamool Congress candidate for West Bengal’s Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency, Mimi Chakraborty declared assets worth over ₹2.43 crore. These include ₹25,000 cash in hand, bank deposits of ₹71.89 lakh, a Kolkata flat and two cars among others. The 30-year-old actress, who did her graduation in arts, has shown annual income of over ₹15.39 lakh for 2017-18.
Javed Akhtar, Prakash Raj campaign for Kanhaiya Kumar in Begusarai
Lyricist Javed Akhtar and actor Prakash Raj, an Independent candidate from Bengaluru Central Lok Sabha seat, campaigned for CPI candidate Kanhaiya Kumar in Bihar’s Begusarai. “I’m assured of #citizensvoice in parliament.. #chowkidarSena won’t be able to stop this young voice of India,” Prakash Raj tweeted. Meanwhile, actress Shabana Azmi posted a picture of husband Javed Akhtar campaigning for Kanhaiya Kumar.
All IPL 2019 playoff matches to start at 7.30 pm: Reports
The timings of IPL 2019 playoffs, beginning May 7, have reportedly been brought back by 30 minutes to ensure matches don’t stretch past midnight. “We’ve playoffs in the south where dew is a huge factor…Star had written to us to prepone timings,” an official said. Playoffs will be held in Chennai and Visakhapatnam, while final will be held in Hyderabad.
J&K Police vehicle used to deliver food at BJP rally, inquiry ordered
The J&K Police ordered an inquiry after a 29-second video showed a police vehicle being used for distribution of food packets and water bottles to people gathered for a BJP rally in Anantnag. The rally was addressed by BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav. The vehicle in question has been withdrawn from the protected person’s service.
Kohli misses registration deadline, can’t vote in 2019 elections
India captain Virat Kohli cannot vote in 2019 Lok Sabha elections as he missed March 30 deadline to register his name in the voters’ list in Mumbai. “We’ve put his application on hold, his application will be considered for next elections,” an official said. Earlier, PM Narendra Modi had urged Kohli to vote and inspire others to exercise their right.
12 dead as bus falls into 200-foot gorge in Himachal’s Chamba
A private bus fell into a 200-foot-deep gorge near the Panchpula bridge in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district on Saturday evening, leaving at least 12 passengers dead. Several passengers have been injured in the accident and the death toll may go up, said Chamba Superintendent of Police (SP) Monika Bhutunguru. The bus was travelling from Dalhousie to Pathankot in Punjab.
If Article 370 is bad, then leave Kashmir: Mufti to PM Modi
Reacting to PM Narendra Modi’s “Article 370 and 35A have done maximum damage to J&K” remark, former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti said, “Article 370 is the basis of our relationship with India”. “If PM thinks Kashmir is staring at bankruptcy due to it, then leave Kashmir,” the PDP chief added. PM Modi had called the former PDP-BJP alliance a ‘Mahamilawat’.
First-ever Indian rhino born via artificial insemination at US zoo
After a 15-month pregnancy, Akuti, a seven-year-old Greater One-Horned Indian Rhinoceros, gave birth to a calf at Florida’s Zoo Miami in the first such artificial insemination birth. Zoo officials said that semen was collected from a male rhino last year as natural breeding wasn’t working. This marks only the second successful birth of the rare rhino species at the zoo.
Former IAF Wing Commander’s wife found dead at her house in Delhi
Neenu Jain, the 52-year-old wife of a former IAF Wing Commander was found dead at her house in Delhi’s Dwarka, police said on Saturday. A mobile phone, some cash and jewellery were found missing from the house and police has registered a case. Neenu’s father and brother had visited her home and saw her lying on the floor unconscious.
2 police personnel killed in Chhattisgarh as Naxals open fire
Two police personnel of Bijapur district were killed by Naxals on Saturday while they were going to a village on a motorbike. On April 9, BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi and four of his security personnel were killed as Naxals bombed his convoy two days before the elections began. Two Maoists, allegedly involved in the blast, were later killed in Dantewada.
Hoping for civilised relationship with India post elections: Pak PM
Pakistan PM Imran Khan has said his country is hoping to have a “civilised relationship” with India after the Lok Sabha elections are over. “We have decent ties with Iran and we are trying to strengthen them,” said Khan. “The only problem right now is our relationship with India,” he was quoted as saying by state-run APP news agency.
200 US companies want to move base from China to India: USISPF
About 200 US companies are seeking to move their manufacturing base from China to India after the general elections, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) said. The US-based advocacy group added that the companies have been making queries on how to invest in India. The investments that the companies would bring to India are substantial, it further said.
Jet Airways employee suffering from cancer commits suicide
A senior Jet Airways technician, Shailesh Singh, committed suicide in Maharashtra’s Palghar by jumping off his building’s terrace due to depression as he was suffering from cancer, police said today. An employee union, however, said the 45-year-old was facing “financial constraints” as Jet staff haven’t been paid salaries for some time. Singh’s son is also working in Jet’s operations department.
Why can’t national security be an election issue? Maharashtra CM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said, “If US-Mexico border, Brexit, and refugee crisis can be election issues in the US, UK and Europe, then why can’t national security be an election issue in India?” The BJP leader added that Congress insulted the armed forces by demanding proof of IAF’s Balakot strike and downing of Pakistan’s F-16 jet.
Fielding Sadhvi Pragya Thakur a tactical mistake of BJP: NCP
Nationalist Congress Party’s General Secretary Jitendra Awhad on Saturday said, “Fielding Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur is a tactical mistake for which BJP will have to pay a heavy price.” “This country’s structure is secular and people don’t like absolute right-wingers and hate-mongers,” he added. He also said the BJP won’t get more than 220 seats in the Lok Sabha elections.
In 5 years, only 1 road built in Varanasi: Priyanka Gandhi
Congress’ Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said there has been no development in PM Narendra Modi’s constituency Varanasi. “Only one 15-kilometre road from the airport to the city has been built in five years,” she added. Gandhi targetted BJP over unemployment and alleged that the government helps the elite to prosper but can’t waive off loans of poor farmers.
Gaganjeet Bhullar wins ‘Outstanding Achievement as a player’ award
Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar won the ‘Outstanding Achievement as a player’ award at the fourth edition of the annual India Golf Industry Association (GIA) awards. Bhullar won the 2018 Fiji International, a European Tour event, and also became the youngest golfer on the Asian Tour to achieve nine career victories on tour.
India’s table tennis federation gives 3 names for Arjuna Award
The Table Tennis Federation of India has recommended Madhurika Patkar, Harmeet Desai and Sanil Shetty for the Arjuna Award. Earlier, BCCI had nominated Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and women’s team leg-spinner Poonam Yadav for the Arjuna Award. The All India Football Federation recommended the names of goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and forward Jeje Lalpekhlua for the Arjuna Award.
Amazon admits its system can fire underperforming staff itself
Amazon uses an automated employee-tracking system to monitor the performance of its warehouse staff, which can automatically generate warnings and terminations without any human intervention. However, Amazon said the supervisors are able to override the process. Notably, Amazon has recently announced it plans to begin delivering packages on the same day of orders for Prime members.
Govt asks citizens not to undertake non-essential travel to SL The Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indian citizens intending to travel to Sri Lanka not to undertake non-essential travel. This comes after the Easter Sunday attacks in the island nation that killed 253 people. Earlier, Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe acknowledged that India had warned them of the attack’s possibility and admitted that there was lapse on their part.
