Kohli replies ‘Thanks Bhavesh’ to Raina’s birthday wish, fans troll him
Team India captain Virat Kohli was trolled on Twitter for calling Suresh Raina as ‘Bhavesh’ while replying to his birthday wish. “Bhai + Suresh = Bhavesh, Is that it @imVkohli?” a user tweeted. Other tweets read, “Bhavesh? Yeh toh Ishant Sharma hai Virat bhai.Bhavesh?” and “Looks like Ravi Shastri gift is working now.”
I would’ve hit Smith on his face if he was playing in my time: Akhtar
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said that if Australia batsman Steve Smith was playing in his time, he would have definitely hit him on his face three or four times. “I would have tried to hurt him. But it’s impossible to hurt this guy, he’s playing so well, he’s one of a kind,” he added.
Andhra CM Jagan spent ₹73L for home’s windows, ex-CM shares govt order
Former Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu shared a government order, stating that CM YSR Jagan Reddy spent ₹73 lakh from the state exchequer on windows and doors of his house. “Now that’s one super expensive view,” Naidu tweeted. Reportedly, his government earlier sanctioned ₹1.89 crore for helipad and security arrangements and ₹5 crore for building road outside his home.
Call me if ready to give CM’s post, otherwise don’t: Uddhav to BJP
Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said he does not intend to break the alliance but expects BJP to keep its promise of equal power-sharing made during the Lok Sabha elections. “They (BJP) can call me up if they decide to give us the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s post for 2.5 years, otherwise don’t call me up,” he added.
Sena denies report of moving MLAs to 5-star hotel amid row with BJP
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has dismissed the reports that party MLAs were shifted to a five-star hotel in Mumbai. “There is no need for us to do this, our MLAs are firm in their resolve and committed to the party,” said Raut. However, Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil said, “We will be staying at Hotel Rangsharda for next two days.”
Will get Sena support: Gadkari before Maha govt formation deadline
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that the new government in Maharashtra will be formed soon under the chief ministership of incumbent CM Devendra Fadnavis with the support of Shiv Sena. Gadkari said, “Talks between Shiv Sena and BJP are heading in right direction.” However, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that the chief minister will be from his party.
If you don’t reply, I’ll proceed to Pak: Sidhu in 3rd letter to MEA
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Thursday wrote a third letter in five days to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar seeking permission to attend the Kartarpur Corridor opening ceremony in Pakistan on November 9. “If you don’t respond to my third letter, then I will proceed to Pakistan as millions of Sikh devotees go on eligible visa,” wrote Sidhu.
Have not revised boundary: India on Nepal’s objection to new map
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday responded to Nepal’s objection on Kalapani area being shown as part of India in new political map. “Our map accurately depicts the sovereign territory of India. It has in no manner revised our boundary with Nepal,” Kumar said. “The boundary delineation exercise with Nepal is ongoing under existing mechanism,” he added.
Railway catering major’s ad seeks people from ‘Agrawal Vaish community’
RK Associates, one of the largest hospitality contractors for Indian Railways, is being criticised for a newspaper advertisement seeking 100 male candidates from “Agrawal Vaish community” with “good family background”. The IRCTC on Thursday reached out to the company seeking an explanation. RK Associates said the manager of its Human Resources department was fired over the advertisement.
India-Pak have MoU on Kartarpur, as per it passport is needed: MEA
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday said, “We have an MoU with Pakistan, it hasn’t been changed, and as per it passport is needed (for Kartarpur).” “Reports coming in from Pakistan are conflicting about passport requirements,” Kumar said. “We think there are differences between their Foreign Office and other agencies,” he added.
Govt’s ₹25,000 cr fund can help only 6% of stuck projects: Anarock
The government’s ₹25,000-crore fund to help clear stalled housing projects will only be sufficient to complete about 6% of constructions that are running behind schedule, Anarock Property Consultants Chairman Anuj Puri said. The fund size will not be enough to cover the entire problem but will act as a “lubricant to start the wheel that had been jammed,” Puri added.
China says it has agreed with US to cancel tariffs in phases
China and the US have agreed to cancel tariffs imposed during their trade war in phases as they work toward a deal, the Chinese commerce ministry said. “The trade war started with tariffs, and should end with the cancellation of tariffs,” it added. An interim deal is expected to include a US pledge to scrap tariffs scheduled for December 15.
Smriti Mandhana becomes 2nd fastest Indian to score 2,000 ODI runs
Opener Smriti Mandhana on Wednesday became the second fastest Indian to score 2,000 runs in ODI cricket, achieving the feat during her 74 run knock in the third ODI against West Indies. The 23-year-old reached the landmark in her 51st innings, second only to Shikhar Dhawan (48 innings). Mandhana is the third-fastest player in women’s cricket to achieve the milestone.
Kartarpur Corridor shows PM’s commitment towards rich heritage: Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said Kartarpur Sahib Corridor is a historic achievement which reflects PM Narendra Modi’s commitment towards preserving the rich heritage and universalising Guru Nanak Dev’s teachings. “It’s a historic achievement that generations of devotees will remember. It’ll find special mention in…history,” he added. Kartarpur Corridor will be inaugurated on November 9.
India to host ‘No Money For Terror’ meet in 2020
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy said that India in 2020 will host the next edition of ‘No Money for Terror’ Ministerial Conference on Terrorism- Financing. This comes as Reddy is currently in Australia’s Melbourne attending the second edition of the same. The conference is a group of countries that focuses on countering terror financing.
Himachal fulfills every business requirement: PM Modi to investors
Speaking at Global Investors’ Meet, PM Narendra Modi on Thursday asked investors to set up businesses in Himachal Pradesh and added that the state “fulfils every requirement for business”. “The public infrastructure fund of ₹5 lakh crore…will also benefit Himachal Pradesh,” PM Modi further said. “A lot of opportunities in Himachal remain untapped even today,” he added.
Man feels something crawling inside his ear, doctor finds 10 cockroaches
A doctor in China found and removed a family of over 10 cockroaches living inside a 24-year-old man’s ear. The doctor said that the patient visited him complaining that his ear “hurt a lot like something was scratching or crawling inside”. The man, who was discharged on the same day, suffered some damage to his canal, the doctor added.
Gold toilet studded with over 40,000 diamonds unveiled in China
The picture of a gold toilet studded with 40,815 diamonds on a bulletproof seat worth over $1,288,677 (₹9 crore), unveiled at 2nd China International Import Expo, has gone viral. It was created as part of a collaboration between Aaron Shum Jewelry and Swiss brand Coronet. The creation has set a Guinness record for ‘most diamonds set on a toilet’.
I earned back Pataudi Palace with the money I made in films: Saif
Saif Ali Khan has said he had to earn back his family’s Pataudi Palace after it was rented to a hotel chain post his father Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi’s demise. “Even the house I’m supposed to have inherited has been earned back through money from films,” he added. “It’s been a privileged upbringing. But there’s been no inheritance,” said Saif.
Startup Barsys unveils ₹10,500 smart coaster for making cocktails
Barsys, a New York-headquartered startup founded and led by Akshet Tewari, has unveiled its Smart Coaster that can be used to prepare cocktails. The device, connected to a mobile application, changes colours indicating when to start and stop pouring the ingredients suggested by the app. The coaster, set to officially launch in December, is priced at $149 (over ₹10,500).
Sikh pilgrims will need passport to visit Kartarpur: Pakistan Army
Pakistan Army has said Indian Sikh pilgrims using the Kartarpur Corridor would need a passport. “As we have a security link, the entry would be a legal one under a permit on a passport-based identity,” said Pakistan Army spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor. This comes after Pakistan PM Imran Khan said that Indian devotees would only need a valid ID.
Pak’s Hindu medical student was raped before being killed: Autopsy
The post-mortem report of Pakistani Hindu medical student Nimrita Chandani, who was found dead in her hostel room in September, has revealed that she was raped before being murdered. Her death was determined to be caused by suffocation. The student of Pakistan’s Bibi Aseefa Dental College was found dead with a rope tied to her neck.
IndiGo signs one-way codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways
IndiGo on Thursday said it signed a one-way codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, letting the Middle Eastern airline get more access to the Indian market. Qatar Airways will place its code on IndiGo flights between Doha and Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Notably, India has not increased the capacity rights available to Qatari carriers since 2009.
Sensex surges 207 points to hit fresh record high of 40,676
The equity benchmark Sensex on Thursday rallied as much as 207 points to hit a new intra-day high of 40,676 while the Nifty rose up to 55 points. Sensex is now up in nine out of ten sessions. Real estate stocks including Indiabulls Housing Finance, Sobha and Prestige Estates Projects rallied after the government approved a fund for stalled projects.
My first love was the best: Kristen Stewart on ex Robert Pattinson
Actress Kristen Stewart on ‘The Howard Stern Show’ said that her relationship with her ex Robert Pattinson was “the best”. “We were together for years, that was my first love,” she added. On being asked if she would’ve married Pattinson, Stewart further said, “I wanted to…yeah. I don’t know…every relationship I’ve ever been in, I thought that was it.”
Western Railway introduces ‘Uttam Rake’ in Mumbai local trains
Western Railway on Wednesday introduced ‘Uttam Rake’ in Mumbai local trains, with features including CCTV cameras and electrically operated passenger alarm system. “On…69th Foundation day, WR to introduce ‘Uttam Rake’ with improved exteriors,” Western Railway tweeted. This is the first non-air-conditioned local train with CCTV cameras and will ply Churchgate to Virar 10 times every day.
UN nuclear inspectors present on ground in Iran: IAEA
UN nuclear inspectors are on the ground in Iran and will report back relevant activities to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, an IAEA spokesman said. Iran began injecting uranium gas into centrifuges at the Fordow plant which violated its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. The US quit the nuclear deal in May 2018.
