70% Indian Firms to deploy AI before 2020: Intel IDC
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Mishra 2nd player in IPL history to get out obstructing the field
DC’s 36-year-old spinner Amit Mishra on Wednesday became the second player in IPL history to get out obstructing the field after Yusuf Pathan in 2013. Mishra started running across the pitch to survive run-out when SRH pacer Khaleel Ahmed’s throw hit him on fourth delivery of the last over. DC required two runs off three balls before Mishra got out.
Road journey became a nightmare: TV actress on escaping Cyclone Fani
TV actress Rachana Parulkar, while narrating her experience of escaping Cyclone Fani during a family trip, said, “Our entire road journey became a nightmare.” Rachana, who was travelling to Cherrapunjee from Guwahati, added, “We witnessed four landslides on the way…It took us almost five hours to get to a safer place.” “It was a near-fatal encounter,” Rachana further said.
Man approaches Swara and records video, says ‘Aayega Modi hi’
Actress Swara Bhasker has shared on Twitter that a man had approached her for a selfie at an airport and “sneakily” shot a video. “Ma’am, aayega Modi hi,” the man can be heard saying in the video. “I don’t discriminate people who want selfies based on their politics…Tacky & underhand tactics,” Swara wrote on Twitter.
People thought I got pregnant with Ananya before marriage: Bhavana
Actress Ananya Panday’s mother Bhavana Pandey, while revealing that Ananya is a “honeymoon baby”, said, “People were actually calculating if I conceived her before or after marriage.” “She has been with us from our first anniversary,” she added. Bhavana got married to actor Chunky Panday in January 1998 and Ananya was born in October in the same year.
SC dismisses plea against Rahul Gandhi’s alleged British citizenship
Supreme Court has dismissed the petition seeking to direct EC to debar Congress President Rahul Gandhi from contesting Lok Sabha polls over a complaint that he’s a British citizen. “Some company in some form has mentioned him as British citizen, so does he become British citizen? Dismissed,” the CJI said. Rahul was earlier sent a notice by the Home Ministry.
Shreyas Iyer attempts running catch near rope, throws ball for six
DC captain Shreyas Iyer attempted a catch near the boundary but threw the ball beyond the ropes for a six against SRH on Wednesday. The incident happened in SRH’s 19th over when Vijay Shankar slammed Trent Boult towards wide long-off. Iyer caught the ball after covering some distance but lost his balance and failed to throw it back into play.
SC dismisses plea by Tej Bahadur against rejection of his nomination
The Supreme Court today dismissed the plea of ex-BSF constable Tej Bahadur Yadav against the rejection of his nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency as an SP candidate. “We don’t find any merit to entertain this petition,” a bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi dismissing the plea said. The Election Commission had rejected his papers citing discrepancies.
Not necessary for PM Modi to speak against Rajiv Gandhi: BJP leader
Reacting to PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Rajiv Gandhi died as corrupt number 1’ remark, BJP leader Srinivasa Prasad said, “It wasn’t necessary for [PM Modi] to speak against Rajiv Gandhi.” Adding that former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee also spoke many good things about Gandhi, Prasad asserted, “LTTE planned and assassinated Rajiv Gandhi. He didn’t die due to corruption allegations.”
Police pushed me at IPL match: Activist with disability posts video
TMN Deepak, a professor and activist with disability, has tweeted a video, alleging that policemen pushed and insulted him when he went to watch the IPL match in Chennai on Tuesday. He claimed he was “demeaned” when he sought clarity on a designated parking spot for persons with disabilities. “Should v not ask parking? R v not citizens,” Deepak tweeted.
16 viewing points being built on Dal Lake in Srinagar
The Jammu and Kashmir government is building 16 viewing points on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar for the convenience of tourists. The Director of Kashmir Tourism, NA Wani said, “There are around 16 points that we call ‘ghats’, which are being developed with a blend of modern and traditional architecture.”
13 Indians rescued from burning ship carrying 120 vehicles in UAE
As many as 13 Indians onboard a burning cargo ship were rescued on Wednesday by a team of firefighters at Khalid Port in UAE. The vessel was loaded with 6,000 gallons of diesel, 120 exported vehicles and 300 vehicle tyres, all of which were gutted in the fire. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
Girl made Dy Commissioner for 6hrs on getting Rank 4 in ISC exam
Richa Singh, who came fourth nationally in the ISC Class 12 examination with 99.25%, was on Wednesday made a Deputy Commissioner of Kolkata Police from 6 am-12 noon in appreciation of her achievement. She’s the daughter of an additional officer-in-charge of a police station. When asked about orders for her father, Richa said, “I’ll order him to return home early”.
7 Maoists killed in encounters in Odisha, Chhattisgarh
At least seven Maoists were killed in two separate encounters in Koraput district of Odisha and Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday. In Koraput, one of the five Maoists killed was reportedly Swaroopa. Swaroopa was a key accused in the double murder of sitting Araku MLA Kidari Sarveswara Rao and former MLA Siveri Soma in Andhra Pradesh in September 2018.
Billionaire Shanghvi to keep Suzlon stake despite falling value
Sun Pharma’s billionaire Founder Dilip Shanghvi, who bought a 23% stake in Suzlon for ₹1,800 crore in 2015, said he intends to stay invested in the unprofitable wind-turbine maker. Shanghvi said policy hurdles were responsible for lower demand for Suzlon’s wind turbines. The company’s market value plunged to ₹3,300 crore on Wednesday from ₹10,900 crore when Shanghvi invested.
Ayushmann to play gay man in Shubh Mangal Saavdhan 2: Report
Ayushmann Khurrana will play the role of a gay man in the upcoming sequel to the 2017 film ‘Shubh Mangal Saavdhan’, as per reports. The film, which is reportedly titled ‘Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan’, is about a father coming to terms with his son’s sexuality. Scheduled to release next year, casting for the film is currently underway, reports further suggested.
Paresh to feature in Varun’s ‘Coolie No. 1’ remake: Reports
Paresh Rawal has reportedly joined the cast of the upcoming adaptation of the 1995 film ‘Coolie No. 1’, which will see Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan in lead roles. Paresh will be essaying late actor Kader Khan’s role from the original film and will play Sara’s father, as per reports. The film is slated to release in May 2020.
Swara Bhasker campaigns for AAP candidate Atishi in Delhi
Swara Bhasker on Tuesday participated in a road show for Atishi, AAP’s East Delhi candidate for the Lok Sabha elections. “You’ve inspired us Atishi with your stellar work…Hope we get to hear ur voice ring loud and true in Parliament,” Swara tweeted after the road show. Actress Gul Panag and Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani also campaigned for Atishi in Delhi.
Nawazuddin to feature in Housefull 4 song as exorcist: Reports
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui will reportedly be seen portraying the role of an exorcist in a song in the upcoming fourth instalment of the ‘Housefull’ film franchise, starring Akshay Kumar. The whole cast of the film will feature in the song with Nawazuddin, as per reports. The film will also see Kriti Sanon, Riteish Deshmukh, and Kriti Kharbanda in lead roles.
Baseless: Soni on rumours of daughter Alia marrying Ranbir
Actress Soni Razdan has denied reports that suggest her daughter Alia Bhatt will be tying the knot with actor Ranbir Kapoor in Lake Como, Italy. “It is a totally baseless rumour!” the actress said. Reports had earlier suggested that Alia and Ranbir, who are on a vacation in Lake Como, were also set to secretly get married there.
In a first, electricity generated from coldness of universe
In a first, an international team of scientists claims it has demonstrated it is possible to generate a measurable amount of electricity in a diode directly from the coldness of the universe. By pointing its device toward space, the team could find an optimum temperature difference between Earth and space to generate power through an early design.
Mumbai-London Air India flight diverted, delayed by 24 hours
A Mumbai-London Air India flight was diverted to Vienna due to a technical snag in its engine, following which it was delayed by over 24 hours at the Vienna airport. The flight, which was carrying over 300 passengers, reached London on Wednesday. “A technical team was sent to Vienna to rectify the glitch,” the airline said.
Engineer gets ₹33 refund for cancelled Railway ticket after 2 years
Sujeet Swami, a 30-year-old Kota-based engineer, received ₹33 as a refund from the Indian Railways on a cancelled ticket after a two-year-long case. The Railways had charged him the amount as service tax despite him cancelling the ticket prior to the implementation of GST. The ticket was booked in April 2017 for July 2, a day after GST was implemented.
Gambhir challenges Kejriwal to debate but asks for some time
Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday challenged Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for a debate, however he said, “Give me half the time (that you have spent in politics) and then, you decide the place and time.” Gambhir added that Kejriwal is only good at “debate, dharna and drama”. Gambhir is fighting Lok Sabha polls on a BJP ticket from East Delhi.
Polling at 168 booths in West Tripura void, re-polling on May 12: EC
The Election Commission on Wednesday ordered re-polling in 168 booths of West Tripura parliamentary constituency, the highest for any Lok Sabha constituency in the ongoing elections. The commission declared the voting held at these polling stations void based on reports submitted by the chief electoral officer, special observer and the returning officer. The re-polling is scheduled for May 12.
Flintoff urges England to drop anyone and get Archer for World Cup
Ex-England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has suggested England should call up all-rounder Jofra Archer to their World Cup squad at any cost. “Who would I get rid of [to include Archer]? Anyone. He’s brilliant,” he said. “I was watching him bowl…and found it so frustrating that a bloke can bowl so fast with what looks like so little effort,” Flintoff added.
Tottenham post comeback win in 96th min, reach CL final for 1st time
After being 0-3 down on aggregate in Champions League semi-final second leg against Ajax, Tottenham midfielder Lucas Moura completed a second-half hat-trick in 96th minute (injury time) to help his team reach the final on away goals. Tottenham, who became the fifth English club to reach CL final, will play Liverpool in the summit clash in Madrid on June 1.
Mumbai-bound flight from Paris makes emergency landing in Iran
A plane flown by a subsidiary of Air France heading from Paris to Mumbai has made an emergency landing in central Iran. The Airbus A340 flown by the low-cost carrier Joon landed in the city of Isfahan on Wednesday. Joon said in a statement the plane, operating as flight number AF218, landed out of precaution over a malfunctioning ventilation circuit.
Facebook may pick London as WhatsApp Pay base amid India test
Facebook plans to use London to drive the global expansion of WhatsApp’s mobile payments service, a company spokesperson confirmed. WhatsApp dispatched engineers to Britain late last year to recruit about 100 people in London and Dublin to support its payments initiative, the spokesperson added. Facebook started its test for the service in India over a year ago.
Alibaba-backed Chinese AI startup Megvii raises $750 million
Alibaba-backed Chinese AI startup Megvii, commonly known for its facial recognition brand Face++, has raised $750 million in its latest funding round. The funding raises Megvii’s valuation to over $4 billion as it prepares for its IPO in Hong Kong planned for later this year, Reuters reported. Bank of China Group Investment reportedly led the funding round with $200 million.
After 2 years, Steve Singh to step down as Docker CEO
US-based software platform Docker has announced Steve Singh is stepping down from his current role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after having served for over two years. Singh will continue as the Docker’s Board Chairman, while former Hortonworks CEO Rob Bearden will join as the new CEO. Notably, Singh has also served as Mumbai-based Cleartrip’s Chairman for around 3 years.
RoC prepares report on Jet’s books to check fund diversion
The Registrar of Companies (RoC) has submitted the inspection report of cash-strapped Jet Airways’ books to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). The inspection was initiated under the Ministry’s instruction to ascertain if there was any diversion of funds. Jet, which has a debt of over ₹8,000 crore, temporarily suspended its operations on April 17 due to lack of funds.
IndiGo in process of seeking approvals to fly to China
Budget carrier IndiGo on Wednesday said it is in the process of securing necessary approvals for entering China. “With our existing fleet and the arrival of new A321 Neos, we… [can] serve China, Middle East and Southeast Asia,” the Gurugram-based airline said. IndiGo has reportedly already received approval to fly to China’s Chengdu and Guangzhou.
Abraaj Founder yet to pay ₹136 crore bail, stays in UK jail
A London court on Wednesday allowed private-equity firm Abraaj’s Founder Arif Naqvi two more days to raise £15-million (₹136 crore) bail. Naqvi, who was granted bail last week, is still in jail as he hasn’t paid the security bond. Naqvi was arrested in Britain last month and is awaiting potential extradition to US where he faces charges of defrauding investors.
Amrapali projects’ ownership may be given to Noida authorities: SC
The Supreme Court has said it may give ownership rights of all 15 residential properties of cash-strapped Amrapali Group to Noida and Greater Noida authorities. It said the authorities can then engage any builder to finish the stalled projects. “We may throw you out from these properties and transfer it lock, stock and barrel,” the court added.
Nirav Modi denied bail for third time despite him offering ₹18 cr
A London court on Wednesday denied bail to Nirav Modi for the third time despite him offering ₹18 crore as security. Nirav’s lawyer said her client should be granted bail because most of his funds are frozen and he has shown that he’s no longer seeking residence abroad. The 48-year-old is facing extradition to India over the ₹14,000-crore PNB scam.
Priyanka still hasn’t called me: Bharat producer on her quitting film
Bharat’ producer Atul Agnihotri, while speaking about Priyanka Chopra quitting the project, said, “Priyanka still hasn’t texted me. She never spoke to me about walking out of Bharat.” “It was a message I received on the set. I was like, ‘It’s okay…Let’s now fix it’,” he added. “I understand she was getting married and was in love,” Atul further said.
Missing piece of Britain’s iconic Stonehenge returned after 60 yrs
A piece of stone drilled from Britain’s Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument of standing stones, has been returned to the site 60 years after being removed during archaeological excavations. The 1.08-metre-long cylindrical stone was taken by worker Robert Phillips in 1958, who took it to the US when he emigrated. On the eve of his 90th birthday, he returned it.
