Japanese patient gets world’s 1st stem cell corneal transplant
A team of researchers led by Osaka University Professor Kohji Nishida has published a study after successfully treating an eye disease patient by transplanting a layer made of artificially-cultured corneal cells derived from stem cells. The patient who underwent the transplant surgery had almost no vision because of a condition in which the cornea’s outermost layer causes corneal opacity.
Imitation isn’t a reliable companion: Lata Mangeshkar on Ranu Mondal
Speaking about Ranu Mondal, who went viral after a video of her singing Lata Mangeshkar’s ‘Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai’ surfaced, the veteran singer said, “If anyone gets benefited from my…work…I feel fortunate.” “But I also feel imitation isn’t a reliable…companion for success,” she added. “By singing my songs…aspiring singers can get short-term attention. But it won’t last,” said Mangeshkar.
Congress leader DK Shivakumar arrested after 4-day questioning by ED
After four days of questioning senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar in Delhi, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested him in an alleged money laundering case. The ED said that the former Karnataka minister wasn’t cooperating in interrogation. An Income Tax search at his Delhi flat on August 2, 2017, led to the seizure of unaccounted cash worth ₹8.59 crore.
Had Mamata not been our CM, I wouldn’t have been safe: Hasin Jahan
After Alipore court issued an arrest warrant against Mohammad Shami in the domestic violence case, the fast bowler’s estranged wife Hasin Jahan said, “Amroha (Uttar Pradesh) police was trying to harass me and my daughter.” “Had I not been from West Bengal, had Mamata Banerjee not been our CM, I wouldn’t have been able to live safely here,” she added.
Body found off UK cliffs believed to be of Telangana BJP leader’s son
A body found off cliffs in England is believed to be that of the missing son of a Telangana BJP leader who was studying in London, according to police. Ujwal Sriharsha Sanne, the son of Khammam BJP President Sanny Uday Prathap, had been missing for a few days. A search was launched for the 24-year-old assisted by a police helicopter.
Man questioned in Jagan Reddy’s uncle’s murder case commits suicide
Srinivasulu Reddy, who was being questioned by the Special Investigation Team in relation to the murder case of former MP YS Vivekananda Reddy, uncle of Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, allegedly killed himself on Monday. Srinivasulu reportedly left behind suicide notes addressed to CM Reddy and his family, in which he pleaded innocence and alleged harassment by police.
PM Modi leaves for Russia, to hold Annual Summit with Vladimir Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday embarked on a three-day visit to Russia to participate in the 20th India-Russia Annual Summit. PM Modi will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral partnership as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. During his visit, PM Modi will also address the fifth Eastern Economic Forum as the chief guest.
UK PM Boris Johnson’s government loses majority after MP defects
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government has lost the majority in the House of Commons after Conservative Party MP Phillip Lee defected to the Liberal Democrats party. “This Conservative government is…pursuing a damaging Brexit in unprincipled ways. It is putting lives and livelihoods at risk unnecessarily,” Lee said. The Conservative Party now has 310 MPs in the lower house.
Huawei says banning firm will delay India’s 5G rollout by 2-3 yrs
Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei has said that banning the company in India will delay the rollout out of 5G services in the country by two-three years. “Huawei has already secured more than 50 commercial 5G contracts which shows that these customers from around the world believe that Huawei’s 5G is secure,” Huawei said.
Ready to take 51% stake in Jet Airways with conditions: Synergy
South American conglomerate Synergy Group has said it’s willing to take a 51% stake in Jet Airways if lenders agree to take a deep haircut and convert their debt into equity. In India, “the group will look to partner banks and maybe an Indian industrial group”, a Synergy representative said. Synergy runs several airlines in South America.
Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante attends fan’s daughter’s wedding
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante recently made an appearance at the wedding of Chelsea fan Frank Khalid’s daughter, Henna, who was getting married to Raheel Malik. Kante had earlier declined the invitation due to football-related commitments but managed to show up at the wedding as he was set to miss Chelsea’s match against Sheffield United due to an injury.
Case filed against Congress’ Digvijaya Singh over ISI remark
A case has been registered against Congress leader Digvijaya Singh in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur for allegedly saying that BJP and Bajrang Dal are taking money from Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI. The complainant has alleged that Singh’s remark has hurt the sentiments of several Hindus in the country. BJP has sought an apology from Congress’ interim President Sonia Gandhi for Singh’s remark.
Vyapar raises ₹36 cr in Series A funding led by IndiaMART
Business accounting startup Vyapar has raised ₹36 crore in Series A funding round led by B2B e-commerce firm IndiaMART. Existing investors like India Quotient and Axilor also participated in the round. Of the total amount, IndiaMART invested about ₹30 crore for a minor stake. This is one of the first investments of IndiaMART after going public in June 2019.
Logistics startup ElasticRun may raise $55 mn led by Naspers: Report
South African internet and media giant Naspers is reportedly in talks to lead a $50-55 million funding round in Pune-based logistics startup ElasticRun. Reports said the deal would value the startup at $250 million. Co-founded in 2016 by Sandeep Deshmukh, Shitiz Bansal and Saurabh Nigam, ElasticRun is a transportation network that uses idle logistics capacities aggregated from various businesses.
2 students in Ghaziabad injured after gunshots fired in college
Two students of a Ghaziabad college were injured after a former student of the same college fired gunshots in the campus premises on Tuesday. Several rounds were fired over a trivial matter in the college, police said. “One of the students was shot in the abdomen while the other one received a bullet on the feet,” police added.
I love my father, but Pakistan is my home: Adnan Sami’s son Azaan
Singer Adnan Sami’s son Azaan Sami Khan, in an interview with BBC, spoke about why he continues to work in Pakistan despite his father taking Indian citizenship. “I love him and respect him….[But] what I choose to call home now is my choice,” he said. “I have lived my teen years in India but Pakistan is my home,” Azaan added.
Was told to hide my sexuality if I wanted a Marvel film: Kristen Stewart
Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart has revealed she was told to hide her sexuality and not to “go out holding her girlfriend’s hand in public” if she wanted to land a role in a Marvel film. “I don’t want to work with people like that. I just wanted to enjoy my life… that took precedence over protecting my life,” she added.
India’s tallest ATC tower starts operations at Delhi airport
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday inaugurated India’s tallest Air Traffic Control tower measuring 102 metres at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The tower and its facilities were built at a cost of ₹350 crore, Airports Authority of India (AAI) Chairman Anuj Aggarwal said. Only eight ATC towers worldwide are taller than the newly commissioned Delhi ATC tower.
Sikh girl converted in Pak allowed by in-laws to return to her family
The Sikh girl who was forcibly converted to Islam before being married off to a Muslim man has been allowed to return to her family by her in-laws. In a video shared on Twitter, the Governor of Pakistan’s Punjab province, Mohammad Sarwar, said that the matter has been resolved between the girl’s family and her in-laws.
14-year-old boy shoots dead five family members in US
A 14-year-old boy shot dead five of his family members at their home in Alabama, US, officials said. He threw away the gun after the shooting on Monday and called the police. “He is currently assisting investigators in locating the weapon, a 9 mm handgun that he said he tossed nearby,” the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office said.
HC rejects Budweiser owner’s plea to put 3-year Delhi ban on hold
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected a request from AB InBev, which sells beer brands such as Budweiser, Hoegaarden and Stella Artois, to stay a three-year sales ban imposed by Delhi government. Authorities alleged that the world’s largest brewer evaded local taxes. The court told AB InBev that the appeals process before Delhi authorities must first be completed.
US, Poland agree to check 5G networks for foreign influence
The US and Poland have signed a declaration calling for a rigorous evaluation of suppliers of 5G equipment to check whether they’re subject to any foreign government’s control. This follows the US blacklisting China’s Huawei on concerns of espionage by China’s government. Earlier, Polish authorities had arrested a Chinese Huawei employee and a former Polish security official on spying allegations.
Mahindra & Mahindra’s August sales fall 25% to 36,085 units
Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has reported a 25% decline in its August sales at 36,085 units compared to 48,324 units in the corresponding month last year. It attributed the decline to the recent slowdown in the automotive industry. The automaker’s monthly passenger vehicles sales fell 32% year-on-year to 13,507 units, while commercial vehicle sales declined 28% to 14,684 units.
Jaitley’s condolence meet held in Delhi, BJP leaders pay tribute
Condolence meeting of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley took place in the national capital on Tuesday. Home Minister Amit Shah, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi, among other leaders, attended the meeting and paid tribute to Jaitley. The former Finance Minister passed away at the age of 66 at Delhi’s AIIMS on August 24.
Malayalam actor wears mundu at Venice Film Festival’s red carpet
Malayalam actor Joju George walked on the red carpet wearing a mundu at the premiere of his film ‘Chola’ at the Venice International Film Festival. Actress Nimisha Sajayan, who plays the female lead, opted for a golden saree with matching blouse. Chola, which is directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, will feature in ‘Orizzonti’ (Horizons) category of the festival.
Victoria criticised for casting ‘ill-looking’ model in her campaign After designer Victoria Beckham posted a picture of a model wearing her white, chain print dress on Instagram on Friday, her followers criticised the designer about her choice of model. They accused Victoria of promoting her clothing range with a photograph of an ‘ill-looking, skeletal’ model. Notably, in 2010, she pledged to ban thin models from her shows.
