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China recalls George Fernandes' help during 2003 SARS outbreak
Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Tuesday recalled 2003 visit by India's then-Defence Minister George Fernandes to Shanghai amid the SARS outbreak that killed at least 780 in China. He added Fernandes had also criticised the foreign media for exaggerating the outbreak's impact. Weidong further said that Fernandes had even instructed the Indian Army to donate medicines to China.read more at Deccan Herald
Who's Dr Kotnis, whom China mentioned as it thanked India over coronavirus help?
Dwarkanath S Kotnis was an Indian doctor who died while treating Chinese soldiers during the second China-Japan war in 1942 at the age of 32. Dr Kotnis went to China in 1938 as part of an Indian medical mission after China was invaded by Japan. Dr Kotnis, who's revered in China, had married a Chinese nurse who worked with him.read more at Hindustan Times
Rahul Dravid's son Samit smashes second double century in less than two months
Former India captain Rahul Dravid's son Samit smashed a double century in a school-level Under-14 cricket tournament. Representing his school, Mallya Aditi International in the BTR Shield Under-14 Group I, Division II Tournament, Samit slammed 211*(144) including 26 fours and one six. In December 2019, Samit had scored 201 in 256 balls while playing for Vice-President's XI against Dharwad Zone.read more at CricTracker
Carrying you on shoulders was a goosebump moment for me: Yusuf to Sachin
All-rounder Yusuf Pathan took to social media to congratulate Sachin Tendulkar on winning the Laureus Best Sporting Moment of last 20 years award. "A proud moment for India. You shouldered country's burden for 24 long years. Carrying you on our shoulders was a goosebumps moment for me," Yusuf wrote sharing the picture from the 2011 World Cup final.read more at Instagram
Man tries to loot bank in MP, runs away after cashier presses siren; video surfaces
A video of a man attempting to loot Central Bank of India in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur city's Bargi area has surfaced. The CCTV footage shows the man getting scared and running away after the cashier pressed the siren button. "We have formed several teams. The accused will be arrested soon," the police said.read more at ANI
UIDAI asks auto driver to prove citizenship, alleges his Aadhaar could be fake
A 40-year-old auto-rickshaw driver in Hyderabad has been asked by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to prove his citizenship over a complaint that his Aadhaar card is fake. The Deputy Director and Inquiry Officer of the UIDAI, Amita Bindroo, has asked Mohd Sattar Khan to appear before her with original documents to prove his citizenship on February 20.read more at Hindustan Times
Court asks CBI to give documents filed with chargesheet to Chidambarams
A Delhi court has directed the CBI to hand over to P Chidambaram and his son Karti certain documents filed along with the chargesheet in the INX Media corruption case. The court issued the direction to CBI during the hearing of the INX Media corruption case. The court was also hearing the money laundering case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate.read more at Hindustan Times
Pakistan to remain on FATF's 'grey list' over terror financing: Reports
Pakistan will remain on the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) 'grey list' over terror financing and money laundering, reports said. The FATF had warned Pakistan to complete its full action plan by February 2020 or face action. Pakistan jailed 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed ahead of the FATF's review.read more at Financial Express
Gajraj took too many permissions during 'Badhaai Ho' scenes: Neena
Talking about her 'Badhaai Ho' co-actor Gajraj Rao, Neena Gupta said the actor was "very reserved" and "quiet" initially. She added that he used to take a lot of permissions during the scenes which "really irritated" her. "Neena ji may I put my head on your lap? Can I do this...that? But eventually, when we...[rehearsed], it became easy," said Neena.read more at Hindustan Times
India is lusting after Oscar, it won't get you the trophy: Guneet Monga
Talking about the Oscars, producer Guneet Monga said, "I believe 'Parasite' winning the Oscar is the sign of how...world cinema is changing and becoming diverse." "India is lusting for an Oscar [and] lusting...won't get you the trophy. Getting close to the final could happen by bringing an American distributor...it's an American awards show and it requires that representation," she added.read more at Koimoi
There are people who haven't earned it, yet they get it: Sunny on awards
Actor Sunny Singh has said he doesn't feel like going for award shows as there are people who haven't earned the award, but they still get it. "Here are writers who work their a** off like anything. Why don't you give...credit to them? There are female actors who are good as leads, they don't get the credit," he added.read more at Hindustan Times
Chinese activist who criticised Prez Xi over coronavirus arrested
Chinese authorities have arrested activist Xu Zhiyong after he called on President Xi Jinping to step down over his handling of coronavirus outbreak, two fellow activists said. Activist Hua Ze claimed Xu had been in hiding since December after attending a gathering that discussed human rights in China. Xu had also criticised President Xi's handling of protests in Hong Kong.read more at Deccan Herald
Easier to shake a mountain than China: Envoy on coronavirus impact
Speaking on the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on China's economy, Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong said that it's easier to shake a mountain than China. He added that the outbreak has impacted transportation, tourism and catering industries but the impact is local, temporary and limited. Weidong further said that China has sufficient resources to deal with economic fluctuations.read more at The New Indian Express
India win 1st Greco-Roman gold in Asian wrestling c'ships in 27 yrs
Wrestler Sunil Kumar on Tuesday defeated Kyrgyzstan's Azat Salidinov 5-0 in the 87kg final to win India's first Greco-Roman gold medal in Asian Championships in 27 years. Kumar, who won a silver in last year's edition, came into the final defeating Kazakhstan's Azamat Kustubayev 12-8. In the 55kg Greco Roman, Arjun Halakurki won bronze defeating South Korea's Donghyeok Won.read more at Hindustan Times
NZ's approach towards Bumrah will be adopted by others: Shane Bond
Former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond has said that New Zealand's "conservative" approach towards Jasprit Bumrah will be adopted by other teams as well. New Zealand "identified him as a risk" and attacked the inexperienced bowlers, said Bond. However, the former pacer also stated that Bumrah will have a "massive impact" on the Test series.read more at Hindustan Times
EU rejects Facebook CEO Zuckerberg's offer on regulating online content
After meeting the Facebook CEO in Brussels, European Union industry commissioner Thierry Breton has said that Facebook's proposed internet rules are insufficient. "It's not for us to adapt to this company. It's for this company to adapt to us," Breton said. Earlier, Facebook had made certain recommendations like giving tech companies flexibility to experiment with content moderation technology.read more at Livemint
One hand can't give what other taking away: Amazon staff on Bezos' $10B fund
After CEO Jeff Bezos' $10 billion climate fund announcement, Amazon employees said, "We applaud Jeff Bezos' philanthropy, but one hand can't give what the other is taking away." Bezos has announced a $10-billion 'Bezos Earth Fund' to combat climate change. Earlier, over 350 employees issued public statements criticising Amazon's support to oil and gas industry and climate-denying think tanks.read more at Inc42
Reliance invests $19.6 mn in JioSaavn
Music streaming platform JioSaavn has received $19.6 million from its parent entity Reliance Industries (RIL), filings revealed. Reliance's JioMusic and Saavn integrated their services in March 2018 with their combined valuation pegged at $1 billion. Prior to the merger, Saavn had raised $110 million funds as per Crunchbase.read more at Inc42
Online fashion portal Voonik merges with Bangladesh startup ShopUp
Bengaluru-based online fashion portal Voonik has merged with Bangladesh-based social commerce platform ShopUp, Voonik Co-founder Sujayath Ali announced. Both Co-founders of Voonik, Sujayath Ali and Navaneetha Krishnan, will be joining the merged entity as Co-founders. Founded in 2013, Voonik offers women a platform to browse through multiple stores and pick apparels.read more at Entrackr
Children always lose in custody battles, pay heaviest price: SC
Supreme Court observed that rights of children should be respected in custody battles as children are entitled to both parents' love. "No matter which parent wins, child is always the loser...it is children who pay the heaviest price," said a SC bench. Children are shattered when court tells them to go with the parent they deem fit, it added.read more at The Financial Express
Assange effectively tortured to death, may die in UK prison: Doctors
Doctors for Assange, a group of 117 doctors from 18 countries, have said WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange may die in a UK prison, having "effectively been tortured to death". In a letter published in a medical journal, the doctors urged the UK government to stop "the psychological torture and medical neglect" of Assange and send him to a hospital.read more at RT
EU adds Cayman Islands to tax haven blacklist, gives time to Turkey
The European Union (EU) added Panama, Seychelles, the Cayman Islands and Palau to its blacklist of tax havens while giving more time to Turkey to avoid being listed. The EU set up the list in 2017, which now includes 12 jurisdictions, after revelations of widespread tax evasion and avoidance schemes. The blacklisted jurisdictions face higher scrutiny in their financial transactions.read more at Reuters
Govt will announce measures to deal with coronavirus impact on industry: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that the government will come up with procedures to reduce the impact of coronavirus on the domestic industry. "There are no concerns about price rise so far due to coronavirus," she said. There could be some issues in supplies, concerns of which have been addressed by pharma and chemical industries, Sitharaman added.read more at Deccan Herald
HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs over three years
HSBC announced on Tuesday it will fire 35,000 employees and shed $100 billion in assets in the next three years. The bank plans to invest more in Asian and Middle-Eastern operations to increase profits and would shrink its sales and equity research in Europe. HSBC plans to have a reduced adjusted cost base of $31 billion or below in 2022.read more at Livemint
Deserve more relief: Cyrus Mistry moves SC over NCLAT order
Cyrus Mistry has moved Supreme Court seeking removal of "anomalies" in NCLAT's December 18 order, saying that his family-run Shapoorji Pallonji Group which owns 18.4% stake in Tata Sons, deserved more relief from the tribunal. Mistry has sought proportionate representation on Tata Sons board to ensure that the group's interests and investments are protected.read more at The New Indian Express
Used to smoke 40+ cigarettes a day for 9 yrs, voice almost gave up: Vishal
Vishal Dadlani has revealed his voice had almost given up after nine years of smoking more than 40 cigarettes a day and a year of vaping. "Everything you've heard...in...last two years, has been nowhere close to...what I...sound like," he added. Vishal further said his voice is "almost back to what it used to be" after he quit smoking last year.read more at Hindustan Times
Chinese city uses remote-controlled mini tanks to disinfect virus-hit areas
A fleet of remote-controlled mini tanks to spray disinfectant in residential areas hit by coronavirus have been deployed in Taiyuan in central China's Shanxi province. The machines travel at about 4 kmph and can sterilise a 12-acre area per hour, according to a spokesperson. The measure comes as the death toll from coronavirus in China has surpassed 1,800.read more at Daily Mail
You would think a zombie might appear: Air India Captain on empty Wuhan airport
Captain Kamal Mohan said "it was frightening" when an Air India flight landed at the airport in coronavirus-hit Wuhan to rescue stranded Indians. "It's a massive airport, so just imagine not seeing a soul. You'd think a zombie might pop up from somewhere," Mohan said. Another official said there were only three ground personnel to help with the evacuation process.read more at Livemint
Deeply touched by kindness: China as India offers help to fight coronavirus
Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Tuesday said that his country is "deeply touched by the kindness" shown by India in helping tackle the coronavirus outbreak. "The Indian side assured the readiness to stand by China and provide the assistance that India can, to face this challenge," Weidong added. India had also announced to send medical supplies to China.read more at Hindustan Times
No shortage of medicines in hospitals: Sitharaman amid coronavirus scare
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has denied reports that there was a shortage of medicines and masks in Indian hospitals in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak in China. Sitharaman said, "In fact, there was a demand from those who manufacture medical devices to remove ban on exports." The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in mainland China has reached 1,868.read more at Zee News
Manoj Tiwary reveals he played with Harrdy Sandhu for India Under-19, shares post
Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary took to Instagram to reveal that he made his Youth Test debut along with now-singer Harrdy Sandhu. "Gaane ka talent chupa ke rakha tha tab huh Harrdy," he wrote. Harrdy Sandhu responded to Tiwary, writing, "Brooooooo.....Gaata tab bhi thaaaaa but never got a chance to listen to me...Let's meet soon"read more at CricTracker
Who is Sophia Flörsch, 19-year-old who won Laureus Comeback of the Year award?
Germany's 19-year-old Formula Three driver Sophia Flörsch won Comeback of the Year award at Laureus Sporting Awards 2020. In November 2018, her car came off the road at a speed of over 270 kmph and crashed through safety barrier leaving her needing spinal surgery. She made a return to Macau track in November 2019, almost a year after the accident.read more at Laureus
Uber driver holds Bengaluru woman passenger's leg, pulls her t-shirt; arrested
Bengaluru Police on Tuesday arrested a 30-year-old Uber driver for sexually harassing a 25-year-old techie inside his cab on February 1. In her complaint, the woman said the driver held her leg before pulling her t-shirt and trying to put his hands inside her top. The woman convinced him to let her go after agreeing to not file a complaint.read more at The News Minute
Motorola Razr foldable phone's display starts peeling off after one week: Report
The plastic OLED display of $1,500 Motorola Razr foldable phone began peeling off after a week's use, Input Magazine has reported. The magazine shared a series of pictures showing the display coming off from the middle where the phone folds. "I can promise you it wasn't from impact...the phone was closed in my front jeans pocket," the article's writer said.read more at Hindustan Times
Remove Zuckerberg from Facebook, he’ll get Trump re-elected: Billionaire Soros
Billionaire philanthropist George Soros demanded the removal of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg from their roles, in his letter in Financial Times. The 89-year-old accused Zuckerberg of engaging in "mutual assistance arrangement with Donald Trump that'll help him to get re-elected". Soros added that Facebook shouldn't wait for government rule to stop running political ads.read more at The Next Web
Kashmir police book people using social media through proxy servers
Jammu and Kashmir Police have invoked the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act to register a case against people using social media through proxy servers. The FIR was filed after multiple users uploaded a video of the ailing Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani on social media. The Internet service was restored in the Valley but the use of social media is banned.SoftBank not behind OYO’s recent firings, decisions: Former CEO Aditya Ghosh
OYO's ex-CEO Aditya Ghosh denied reports claiming that the recent job cuts by the startup had anything to do with SoftBank demanding it to remove unprofitable contracts. It was reported in January that SoftBank gave OYO a March 2020 deadline to remove unprofitable contracts and businesses. OYO's relationship with SoftBank is that of a company and a shareholder, Ghosh said.read more at Inc42
Follow the rules: Piyush Goyal shares TikTok video of man falling off train
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has shared a TikTok video, in which a man is seen falling off a moving train while attempting to jump, urging citizens to "follow the rules". In the video, the man narrowly misses being run over by the train. "Performing stunts on a moving train is not bravery, but a sign of foolishness," Goyal tweeted.Female officer brings 6-month-old baby to meeting, Kiran Bedi shares pic
Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi on Tuesday shared a picture of an officer's six-month-old baby brought to a meeting. "The IT Secretary brought the baby with her nanny. But after a while when the child started to cry outside, she heard, went out and brought the baby in. We continued our work," Bedi tweeted.read more at Twitter
Everything will be lost before anyone knows: SC on deforestation in India
Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday raised concern over rapid deforestation in India, saying, "Green cover must be preserved." The apex court bench presided over by CJI SA Bobde said, "Deforestation is so rapid that before anybody knows everything will be lost." The bench added by saying that alternatives to felling of trees must be explored.read more at Deccan Herald
UK tycoon Sanjeev Gupta buys two bankrupt Indian steelmakers for ₹425 crore
British metals tycoon Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance has acquired two bankrupt Indian steelmakers, Adhunik Metaliks and Zion Steel, for ₹425 crore. The operations, which are currently shut, will be integrated into GFG's Liberty Steel Group. Adhunik and Zion had total outstanding debt of more than ₹5,000 crore. The transaction marks GFG Alliance's entry into India.read more at Reuters
Shows like 'Kyunki Saas Bhi...', 'Kkusum' gave Indian women a voice: Ekta
Producer Ekta Kapoor has said her shows like 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' and 'Kkusum' were "heavily stylised and melodramatic", adding that they also gave "Indian women a voice". "There's research that shows...after cable penetration, from...2001 to 2005, which is when my shows ran, India, for...first time, saw women take decisions on family issues. This...never happened before," said Ekta.read more at Hindustan Times
Playing vs Atletico one of most difficult fixtures: Liverpool's Klopp
Premier League runaway leaders Liverpool will take on Spanish club Atletico Madrid in Champions League last 16 first leg late on Tuesday. Talking about it, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said that playing against Atletico is "one of the most difficult fixtures". "They are a really well organised, well-oiled machine who are amazing at squeezing results," he added.read more at Zee News
Biggest challenge will be for Gill, Agarwal, Shaw: Laxman on NZ Tests
Ahead of the two-match Test series against New Zealand, ex-batsman VVS Laxman said that the "biggest challenge" will be for the young openers Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal and Prithvi Shaw. "Mayank didn't have a great ODI series...and whether it is Shaw or Gill, they are inexperienced," Laxman stated. "Lot will depend on how they counter new ball," he further said.read more at Hindustan Times
No train reservation on religious basis: Goyal on Kashi Mahakal Express
Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday clarified that neither any train was reserved on the basis of religion, nor will it happen in the future. This came after questions were raised over Shiva temple being installed on a berth of the newly inaugurated Kashi Mahakal Express. "People while travelling in trains also offer namaz. Nobody's stopped them," Goyal said.read more at India.com
SP leader's son shot dead as clash over road accident turns violent
Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Puranmal Prajapati's son Sachin was killed in a violent clash in Aligarh, UP on Monday. The clash broke out over a 'road rage incident' involving Prajapati and his other son and BJP leader Ishwar Chand Upadhyay's son Amit. At least six people were injured in stone-pelting and exchange of fire between supporters of the two sides.read more at The Financial Express
Goa govt to set up 'picnic zones' to deter public drinking
The Goa government has said it'll set up special 'picnic zones' along its beaches to step up the implementation of its ban on drinking in public places. The state's Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said those who want to go can go and drink in the 'picnic zone'. The law on public drinking was passed by the Legislative Assembly last year.read more at Hindustan Times
At least 14 killed in toxic gas leak in Pakistan's Karachi
A toxic gas leak in Pakistan's Karachi has killed at least 14 people while the source of the leak remains unknown, officials said. Over 250 people from the area have undergone treatment at hospitals since Sunday after complaining of breathing difficulties. Karachi Commissioner Iftikhar Shallwani said that the toxic gas could be emanating from a ship.read more at Hindustan Times
This is Pak, not India: Pak judge while granting bail to protesters
While hearing the bail petitions of 23 people arrested for holding a protest, Islamabad HC Chief Justice Athar Minallah said, "Everyone's constitutional rights will be protected. This is Pakistan, not India." He added, "We don't expect...democratic government [to] curb freedom of expression." The protesters were arrested for protesting the arrest of Pashtun Tahafuz Movement chief Manzoor Pashteen.read more at The New Indian Express
Ashraf Ghani wins second term as Afghanistan's President
Afghanistan's incumbent President Ashraf Ghani has won his second term as president by receiving 50.64% votes in the September 2019 elections, the Election Commission said. The country's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah received 39.52% votes. Abdullah had accused Ghani of rigging over 300,000 votes but the commission declared Ghani as the winner after invalidating the fraudulent votes.read more at BloombergQuint
Air India buyer must retain staff for a lock-in period: Aviation Minister
Air India's buyer will have to retain existing employees of the national carrier for a negotiated lock-in period so that they don't face uncertainty after privatisation, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said. As of November 1, Air India had over 16,494 employees. The government invited bids for its entire stake in Air India and Air India Express last month.read more at Livemint
ITC's Sanjiv Puri to head Finance Commission's panel on agri reforms
The 15th Finance Commission has appointed ITC Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Puri as the head of an eight-member panel on agriculture exports. The panel will suggest ways to step up exports while reducing import dependence. It will also suggest performance-based incentives to the state governments for 2021-26 to accelerate reforms in the agriculture sector.read more at Livemint
Ailing Amar Singh apologises to Bachchan, says 'fighting battle of life & death'
Ex-Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh has shared a video, apologising to Amitabh Bachchan and his family for his comments on them. Singh, who was diagnosed with a kidney ailment a few years ago, added that he's "fighting a battle of life and death". The two reportedly had a fall-out after Bachchan didn't visit Singh when he was in Tihar jail.read more at Times Now
China's int'l aviation market now smaller than Portugal's, falls to 25th in weeks
The novel coronavirus outbreak has reduced the number of seats on international flights from China by around 1.7 million, almost 80% of the capacity, from January 20 to February 17, according to OAG Aviation Worldwide. China's international aviation market has shrunk from third to 25th, behind Portugal. Meanwhile, Chinese carriers cut 10.4 million seats domestically.CM Thackeray has his own view on CAA, NCP is against it: Sharad Pawar
NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said that his party didn't share the same views as Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). "CM Thackeray has his own view (on CAA). We (NCP) voted against [it]," Pawar said. "We have a coalition government in Maharashtra and we will have a discussion on [CAA] soon," he added.read more at ANI
Didn't respond to sledge because of Sachin, Dravid: Yashasvi on U-19 WC final
Under-19 World Cup 2020 Man of the Tournament Yashasvi Jaiswal has said he didn't respond to Bangladeshi bowlers sledging him in the final because of Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar. "They always told me 'Talk with your bat not with your mouth'...That's why I stayed calm and I was was smiling," he added. Jaiswal scored 400 runs in the tournament.read more at CricTracker
Racing car flips and bursts into flames in a 305-kmph crash, driver critical
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman is critical after his car flipped and burst into flames in a crash at Daytona 500. The crash occurred during last lap when Newman's Ford was knocked into a wall by challenger Ryan Blaney at a speed of 305 kmph. The car flipped onto its roof, and skidded upside down with flames shooting out of it.read more at Daily Mail
BCCI shares aerial view of world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad
The BCCI took to Twitter to share an aerial view of the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, which will reportedly be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on February 24. The stadium will also host the 'Namaste Trump' event. The stadium is being built at an estimated cost of $100 million.read more at CricTracker
I turn off all Alexa devices whenever I want a private moment: Ex-Amazon exec
Robert Frederick, who worked at Amazon for about seven years, told BBC Panorama that he turns off all Alexa-enabled devices whenever he wants to have a private conversation or a private moment. Earlier, Amazon said contract workers listen to less than 1% of conversations to improve Alexa's functioning. Amazon also said users can stop Alexa from listening to them.read more at Daily Mail
Why now?: Piyush attacks Cong over ex-Mumbai top policeman's claim on 26/11
After former Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria claimed that Lashkar-e-Taiba wanted to project the 26/11 attack as 'Hindu terrorism', Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, "Why did Maria say this now?" Goyal said it was a conspiracy by the Congress. Goyal added that Congress leaders had tried to float a fake 'Hindu Terror' bogey on then Home Minister P Chidambaram's order.read more at The Financial Express
Cut the rhetoric on CAA, it didn't work in Delhi polls: Shiv Sena to BJP
Shiv Sena has questioned PM Modi's speech wherein he asserted that his government is firm on CAA and Article 370. "Who's pressuring Centre to go back on [these laws]?" asked an editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana'. It also advised PM Modi and Amit Shah to stop the rhetoric on these laws as it didn't work for BJP in Delhi polls.read more at Zee News
TN man booked for posting 'insulting, threatening' tweet on P Chidambaram
A case was registered against a resident of Karaikudi in Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu for posting an allegedly 'derogatory and threatening' tweet against Congress leader P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, said the police on Tuesday. An FIR was registered against the man after a local Congress functionary filed a complaint.read more at The Quint
When Shivraj doesn't make me angry, how can Scindia?: Kamal Nath
Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath on Tuesday said he wasn't angry with Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia who has threatened to take to the streets if promises made in the manifesto aren't fulfilled. "I don't get angry with anyone. When I don't get angry with (BJP leader and former CM) Shivraj Singh, how will I get angry with Scindia?," Nath said.Fire me immediately if I fail to turn around Nissan: New CEO
Nissan's new CEO Makoto Uchida said he would willingly get fired if he's unable to get the company's sales back up, which have dropped since its ex-chief's arrest in 2018. Uchida aims to come up with a recovery plan by May. "If you can be patient a little bit longer...you will be able to sense we are changing," he said.read more at Reuters
Govt renames Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses after Manohar Parrikar
The government has decided to rename the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) after late former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. It will now be known as Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. The decision has been taken to honour Parrikar's commitment and legacy, the Defence Ministry said.Explosion during Chemistry board practical injures Class 12 students in Shimla
Four students of Class 12 sustained injuries in an explosion inside the Chemistry laboratory of government-run Maheshwari Devi Government Senior Secondary School in Shimla on Monday. The incident took place during the Class 12 Chemistry board practical exam. It is suspected that the explosion occurred as students wrongly combined magnesium nitrate and ferrous sulphate, the school principal said.Uighurs detained for growing beards, going to mosques in China: Docs
Growing a beard, visiting foreign websites and going to the mosque were some of the reasons used by Chinese authorities to detain Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang region, leaked official documents showed. The documents further revealed that religion is a major reason for detentions. However, Chinese authorities have claimed that political extremism is the major reason for detentions in Xinjiang.Indian billionaire Shetty resigns from UAE's biggest hospital company he founded
Indian billionaire BR Shetty has resigned as the Co-Chairman of UAE's biggest hospital operator NMC Health, which he founded in 1975. The exit comes after NMC disclosed that the 77-year-old had misstated the size of his stake. NMC's London-listed shares have lost about 70% of their value since December when US-based short-seller Muddy Waters questioned the company's financial statements.read more at Reuters
Crowd threw bottles of urine when I went on stage in Canada: Justin Timberlake
Singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake has revealed people threw "bottles of urine" on stage when he went to perform with 'The Rolling Stones' in Canada in 2003. "At...first song, I was at...mic and moving around and singing at...same time," he added. Justin further said after his second song, they stopped throwing bottles, adding, "Either they ran out of nerve...or...ran out of urine."read more at PINKVILLA
I remember being very scared for days: Vicky on Ram Gopal Varma's 'Raat'
Actor Vicky Kaushal, while talking about his first memory of a horror film, said that he remembers being scared for days after he saw Ram Gopal Varma's 1992 film 'Raat'. "I used to be scared thinking that Revathy ma'am, with those glassy eyes, will come out of anywhere. It's only after I grew up, I realised...she wore lenses," he added.read more at The New Indian Express
Super 30 was easier: Hrithik on transformation from Super 30 to War
Talking about his transformation from 'Super 30' to 'War', Hrithik Roshan said that playing a Bihar-based mathematician in 'Super 30' was easier than playing an agent in 'War'. "Perhaps in a previous life, I may have been Bihari," he added. Hrithik further said both the characters were same, adding that the way they "treat you is different".read more at Koimoi
Hansal Mehta claims Aftab Shivdasani blocked him on Twitter, actor responds
Hansal Mehta on Tuesday took to Twitter to share a screenshot that shows he's been blocked by actor Aftab Shivdasani on the micro-blogging site. Responding to this, Aftab said, "Wasn't...aware of this. I've a lot of respect for Hansal sir...don't know how this would've happened!" Replying to him, Hansal said, "Arre Aftab, I was also surprised...That's all. All is well."read more at Hindustan Times
4-time Grand Slam champ Clijsters loses in 1st match in tennis return
Four-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters lost her first match after she returned to professional tennis after nearly eight years. The former world number one lost 2-6, 6-7(6-8) against world number 16 Garbine Muguruza in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The match marked Clijsters' second return to the sport after first retiring in 2007.Hope he gets to play before IPL: MI bowling coach Bond on Hardik
Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond has said that he wants India all-rounder Hardik Pandya to "play some cricket before the IPL". "I'm pleased that they are taking an orthodox approach with his rehabilitation," he added. While Hardik has recovered from his back injury, he hasn't regained full match fitness. He last played an international match in September last year.read more at Times Now
Viv Richards, Jayasuriya, De Villiers changed cricket: Inzamam-ul-Haq
Ex-Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has named three cricketers "who changed the game" and gave it a "new style". First, Inzamam said, Viv Richards changed the game by "attacking" pacers. Second, Sanath Jayasuriya changed the perception when he "played pacers over the infield in the first 15 overs" and third, Inzamam said, AB de Villiers made cricket "fast-paced".read more at Hindustan Times
SpaceX launches 60 more Starlink satellites, misses booster landing
SpaceX launched its fifth batch of 60 Starlink satellites to orbit bringing the total constellation to 300 satellites. However, the Falcon 9 booster, supporting the launch, missed its landing on a floating platform at sea for the first time in almost four years. SpaceX aims to set up a constellation of satellites to form a global broadband internet system.read more at TechCrunch
Uber partners with Delhi Police for live tracking of passenger ride
Uber has partnered with Delhi Police to work on passenger safety and has integrated with its Himmat app to enable users to share their live location with the police. Uber and Delhi Police have distributed 1,000 Himmat QR Verification Cards to driver-partners. They also plan to extend the service by integrating it with emergency number 112 on the Uber app.read more at Livemint
Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy amid sex abuse lawsuits
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has filed for bankruptcy protection amid sex abuse lawsuits filed against it. BSA officials said that abuse victims will be compensated through a trust fund. The organisation, with over 2 million members, is facing around 275 lawsuits, with about 1,400 claims yet to be filed, reports said.Ghost ship washes ashore in Ireland after more than a year at sea
A ghost ship, MV Alta, washed ashore in County Cork, Ireland after drifting at sea since its 10 crew members were rescued by the US Coast Guard in September 2018. The cargo ship, built in 1976, was abandoned after it suffered a power outage 2,220 kilometres south-east of Bermuda. The ship hasn't caused any visible pollution, County Cork council said.read more at The Guardian
Over 80% of coronavirus cases in China have been mild: Study
Over 80% of the new coronavirus cases have been mild, with the elderly and sick most likely to be infected, a Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study said. The study, biggest since the outbreak began, analysed over 44,000 coronavirus cases in China till February 11. It claims the overall new coronavirus death rate is 2.3%.Even the boss had to wait 6 WCs to be lifted by teammates: Shastri on Sachin
India head coach Ravi Shastri took to Twitter to congratulate Sachin Tendulkar for winning the Laureus Best Sporting Moment of last 20 years award for his 2011 World Cup triumph. "Even the Boss had to wait 6 @cricketworldcup s to be lifted by his teammates. Perseverance pays. Well done champ on the award @sachin_rt #Laureus20 #LaureusForSRT #SachinTendulkar," he wrote.read more at CricTracker
Kambala runner Nishant covers 100 m in 9.51 seconds, breaks Gowda's record
Kambala jockey Nishant Shetty from Bajagoli Jogibettu covered the distance of 100 metres in 9.51 seconds, breaking the record set by Srinivasa Gowda (9.55 seconds). Nishant covered the total distance of 143 metres in 13.68 seconds, while Gowda had covered the distance of 142.5 metres in 13.62 seconds. Gowda was awarded ₹3 lakh by the state government.read more at Hindustan Times
Wade reveals how 10-min conversation with wife saved his international career
Australia's 32-year-old wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has revealed how a 10-minute conversation with his wife saved his international career. Wade revealed he was about to tell selectors that the impending birth of his second child would take priority over international return. "If she hadn't told me to get on that plane...to England...I would've never played another international game," he added.read more at CricTracker
Quiz app HQ Trivia holds its last quiz with drunken hosts, $5 prize money
Quiz app HQ Trivia hosted its last quiz on Saturday with drunken hosts who awarded only $5 in prize money, provided by host Matt Richards, that was split by 523 viewers. The New York-based company said it is shutting down due to lack of funding. Developed by Vine creators Rus Yusupov and Colin Kroll, HQ Trivia was launched in 2017.read more at The Guardian
Apple may not meet revenue target: CEO Tim Cook on coronavirus impact
Apple CEO Tim Cook has said that the company does not "expect to meet the revenue guidance" for the March quarter amid coronavirus outbreak. He further said the iPhone supply worldwide will be constrained temporarily due to a slower return to normal conditions in China than expected. However, he assured that all the disruptions to Apple's business were "only temporary".read more at Inc42
Ayodhya DM denies 'Muslim graveyard in Ram Janmabhoomi' claim by lawyer
Ayodhya District Magistrate (DM) Anuj Kumar Jha on Tuesday refuted presence of a graveyard within the 67 acre land of Ram Janmabhoomi, where a temple is to be constructed. The claim was made by SC advocate MR Shamshad who wrote to temple trustees to spare the graveyard believed by Muslims to be situated around the demolished structure of Babri Masjid.read more at Hindustan Times
UP tables ₹5.12 lakh crore budget, allots ₹500 crore for Ayodhya airport
Uttar Pradesh government tabled the state's largest-ever annual budget for FY 2020-21 at ₹5.12 lakh crore in the Assembly on Tuesday. A fund of ₹2,000 crore was allocated for Jewar Airport in Gautam Buddha Nagar and ₹500 crore for Ayodhya airport. Further, ₹200 crore was allocated for metro facilities in Gorakhpur and other cities and ₹358 crore for Kanpur Metro.read more at Zee News
Gandhi was hardcore sanatani Hindu, respected others' religions: Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said that Mahatma Gandhi was "never shy of calling himself a Hindu". "Gandhi himself said, several times, that he was a kattar (hardcore) sanatani hindu," said Bhagwat, adding that Gandhi didn't differentiate between different religious practices. "He (Gandhi) said he followed his own religion and respected the religion of the other," added Bhagwat.read more at The Quint
45 families in Ahmedabad slum served eviction notices ahead of Trump's visit
At least 45 families living in a slum near Ahmedabad's Motera Stadium have been served eviction notices and asked to vacate the area within seven days. This comes ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit on February 24. Trump and First Lady Melania will attend the 'Namaste Trump' event at the stadium, Gujarat CM Minister Vijay Rupani said.read more at India.com
Serial killer 'Cyanide' Mohan gets life imprisonment in 19th murder case
A Mangaluru court has sentenced serial killer 'Cyanide' Mohan to life imprisonment for the 2006 murder of a 23-year-old woman from Kerala, the 19th of the 20 murder cases filed against him. The court also imposed ₹25,000 fine on him. He used to rape women on the pretext of marriage and kill them by giving contraceptive pills laced with cyanide.read more at The New Indian Express
Speeding car falls off flyover in Hyderabad; 1 killed, 5 injured
A 22-year-old was killed while five others were injured after the car in which they were travelling hit the railing of Bharat Nagar flyover and fell off it. Police have said that the car was over-speeding and they are verifying if the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident took place at around 2.30 am on Tuesday.read more at The News Minute
India revoked British MP's visa for her anti-India activities: Reports
British lawmaker Debbie Abrahams' e-Business visa was revoked as she was "indulging in activities which went against India's national interest", reports said on Tuesday. According to reports, the cancellation was conveyed to her on February 14. Meanwhile, Abrahams tweeted, "Very disappointing that a friend can't respectfully criticise another friend. Isn't this the sign of a healthy democracy?"UK MP Abrahams is Pakistan proxy, her deportation was necessary: Cong's Singhvi
Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said the deportation of UK MP Debbie Abrahams was "necessary". "She is not just an MP, but a Pakistan proxy known for her clasp with (the) Pakistani government and ISI. Every attempt that tries to attack India's sovereignty must be thwarted," Singhvi tweeted. Abrahams had criticised the Indian government's decision to abrogate Article 370.read more at Zee News
Masood Azhar, claimed to be missing by Pak, hiding in bomb-proof house: Intel
Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar is hiding in a bomb-proof house behind the terror group's Bahawalpur headquarters in Pakistan, intelligence officials said. Ahead of FATF meeting, Pakistan had claimed that Azhar is missing. According to a dossier submitted by India to Pakistan, one of the mobile numbers found during probe into the Pathankot airbase attack was linked to Bahawalpur headquarters.read more at Hindustan Times
Pakistan may import insecticides from India to fight locusts despite trade ban
Pakistan is likely to import insecticides from India to prepare itself for any locust attacks this summer, bypassing a ban on trade between the two nations. A copy of the agenda for a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday seen by Reuters has the import option on it. Pakistan cut all diplomatic and trade ties with India after it revoked Article 370.read more at Reuters
Salary increases in India this year will be smallest since 2009: Aon survey
Salary increases across India's organised sector have been projected to grow at the slowest pace since 2009 this year, according to a survey by Aon. Companies will increase average pay by 9.1% in 2020, down from 9.3% in 2019 and 9.5% in 2018, Aon said. The survey covered more than 1,000 companies across over 20 industries.read more at Bloomberg Quint
Proud of my industry for the progressiveness it has shown: Ayushmann
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has said that he is proud of India and the [film] industry "for the progressiveness that it has shown in the recent past". "I'm grateful I'm part of such a vision like 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' that tells us about important...societal lessons," he added. "I'm privileged to be working in such times," Ayushmann further said.read more at Hindustan Times
'No Time to Die' China premiere cancelled due to coronavirus: Reports
The makers of Daniel Craig's 'No Time to Die' have reportedly decided to cancel the tour and premiere of the film in China due to the coronavirus outbreak. The cast members will reportedly not attend the screening which was set for April in Beijing. Earlier, theatres in Shanghai were shut down to prevent the spread of virus in the country.read more at The New Indian Express
Ayushmann & Jitendra's rapport was like Azharuddin & Jadeja: Gajraj
Actor Gajraj Rao, while commenting on his upcoming film 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan', said that Ayushmann Khurrana and Jitendra Kumar's rapport was like former Indian cricketers Mohammad Azharuddin and Ajay Jadeja. "When they opened a cricket match together, the barrier of a senior and junior vanished...Jeetu and Ayushmann have also played their inning in a similar manner," Gajraj added.Taapsee Pannu to star in Hindi remake of German film 'Run Lola Run'
Taapsee Pannu and Tahir Raj Bhasin have been roped in to star in the Hindi remake of 1998 German film 'Run Lola Run'. It is titled 'Looop Lapeta' in Hindi and will be directed by Aakash Bhatia. 'Run Lola Run' revolves around a woman, who needs to arrange 100,000 Deutsche Mark (German currency) in 20 minutes to save her boyfriend.read more at The Quint
88 more people on Japan cruise ship test positive for coronavirus
Another 88 people have tested positive for coronavirus on the Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan, the Health Ministry said. The new cases have taken the total number of confirmed cases to 542. On Monday, the US evacuated over 300 Americans from the ship on two chartered flights, of which 14 tested positive for the virus.read more at Hindustan Times
Nobody should fear CAA, will personally check NPR forms: Maharashtra CM
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray has said "nobody should fear the CAA", adding that he will personally check the columns in the NPR and that there shouldn't be any problems with the exercise. Speaking of NRC, Thackeray said that his government won't allow its implementation as "it will create problems not only for Muslims but for Hindus, Dalits, tribals and others".Should've been sent off: Lampard on Maguire's 'kick' at Batshuayi's groin
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has said Manchester United defender Harry Maguire should have been "sent off" for aiming his kick at Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi. In the 21st minute, Maguire fell to the ground while battling for the ball and aimed his leg at Batshuayi's groin. Following a review, the United defender was not sent off for the incident.read more at Zee News
I play to get guys like Kohli out: Boult ahead of 1st NZ Test
New Zealand pacer Trent Boult, who's set to make his comeback in the Test series against India, has said that he plays "to get guys like" Indian skipper Virat Kohli "out and test [himself]". "I can't wait to get out there," he added. Boult has been out of New Zealand side owing to a fracture on his right hand.read more at Cricket Country
India Women defend 4 runs in last 3 balls to beat WI by 2 runs
India Women on Tuesday defeated West Indies by two runs in the ICC women's T20 World Cup warm-up match. Chasing 108 to win, West Indies at 97/5 needed 11 off the last over and managed seven runs off the first three balls. Leg-spinner Poonam Yadav then picked two wickets, giving only a single to restrict Windies to 105/7.Fashion startup Spoyl in talks with Amazon, Flipkart for acquihire: Report
Fashion e-commerce startup Spoyl is in talks with several companies including Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal for a potential acquihire, Entrackr reported. Spoyl's existing investors Sequoia Capital, Times Internet and rocketship.vc have backed out from investing in the startup further, the report added. The startup is looking for talent acquisition and not a full-fledged company acquisition.read more at Entrackr
Didn't feel grief when dad died, never had great deal of affection for him: Milind
Model-actor Milind Soman has shared a post talking about his father's demise in 1995. "In January that year, my father died, leaving me with a bunch of mixed feelings...but not much grief. I had never had a great deal of affection for him," he wrote. "[It's] rather sad...because he cared deeply for me in his own way," the post read.read more at Hindustan Times
Neha cried on shows after breakup and everyone believed I was to blame: Himansh
Singer Neha Kakkar's ex-boyfriend Himansh Kohli, while speaking about their breakup, said, "She cried on TV shows and everyone believed I was to blame." "She didn't want to continue and so, we mutually decided to separate," he added. Himansh further said he also wanted to respond to Neha's social media posts after breakup but didn't want to bad-mouth her.read more at Hindustan Times
I once wanted to fake a cardiac arrest to get out of a lengthy narration: Sara
Sara Ali Khan has revealed she once wanted to fake a cardiac arrest to get out of a script narration. She added, "I went to the restroom with my phone...and...told my mom, 'Can I pretend to have a cardiac arrest?'" Sara said she ended up sitting for the 5-hour long narration after her mother told her to behave professionally.read more at Hindustan Times
Reports say Karan will launch Suhana with Bigg Boss 13's Asim, director clarifies
Filmmaker Karan Johar took to Twitter on Tuesday to deny reports that claimed he will be launching Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana with Bigg Boss 13 runner-up Asim Riaz in 'Student of the Year 3'. He wrote, "Absolutely baseless stories making the rounds of SOTY3!!!! My request to everyone publishing this fabrication is to kindly Stop! Please!"read more at Hindustan Times
Novel predicted China coronavirus 40 years ago
The Eyes of Darkness, a 1981 thriller by Dean Koontz, tells of a Chinese lab that creates a virus as part of its biological weapons programme. "They call the stuff 'Wuhan-400' because it was developed at labs outside of the city of Wuhan," the novel reads. Notably, Wuhan is the epicentre of coronavirus outbreak that has killed 1,868 in China.read more at Livemint
COVID-19 not as deadly as SARS, MERS coronaviruses: WHO chief
Director-General of World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has said, "It appears that COVID-19 is not as deadly as other coronaviruses, including SARS and MERS." Adding that officials were "starting to get a clearer picture of the new coronavirus outbreak," he further said that the new coronavirus causes only mild disease in four out of five people who get it.read more at The Guardian
Paracetamol prices up by 40% in India amid production slowdown in China
Following manufacturing slowdown in China due to coronavirus, the prices of paracetamol have jumped by 40% in India, said Pankaj Patel, Chairman of Zydus Cadila. The cost of azithromycin, an antibiotic used for treating a variety of bacterial infections, has risen by 70%, he added. Notably, India depends on imports of some raw material and intermediate goods for medicines.read more at The Quint
China hospital head dies from coronavirus; deceased medics to be called 'martyrs'
Dr Liu Zhiming, head of the Wuchang Hospital in China's Wuhan, has died from coronavirus, according to Chinese state media. The country will designate medical workers who died while working to combat coronavirus as "martyrs". Coronavirus (COVID-19) has infected 72,436 people in China, while the number of those dead has risen to 1,868.read more at The Guardian
We trade onions, tomatoes then why can't we play: Akhtar on Indo-Pak cricket
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said that India and Pakistan should resume playing bilateral cricket. He added, "If you want to cut the ties then stop the trade, stop playing Kabaddi. Why only cricket? Whenever it's cricket we make it political. We eat onions and tomatoes, we exchange pleasantries then why can't we play cricket?"read more at CricTracker
Schedule for 57-day IPL 2020 released, CSK to play MI in opener on March 29
The BCCI on Tuesday announced the schedule for IPL 2020, with the season kickstarting on March 29 with defending champions Mumbai Indians playing Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The season will comprise only six afternoon games and the tournament will span for a duration of 57 days. The final will be played on May 24.read more at CricTracker
Tesla CEO Elon Musk calls Bill Gates 'underwhelming' after he buys a Porsche
Electric carmaker Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has called the world's second-richest person, Bill Gates, "underwhelming". This comes after Gates revealed that he bought his first electric car, a Porsche Taycan, and said he's enjoying it. Reacting to a user's tweet on why Gates chose Taycan over Tesla, Musk replied, "My conversations with Gates have been underwhelming tbh (to be honest)."read more at Livemint
Instagram CEO says some users are never shown ads on the app
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri during an 'Ask Me Anything' session said that some Instagram users do not see any kind of advertisements on the app. He said this after a user asked, "I don't see any ads on my Instagram. Not a single ad. Is this normal?" Mosseri further explained that Instagram does this to "understand the effect of that."Gandhi and Godse can't go together: Prashant Kishor to Nitish Kumar
Political strategist Prashant Kishor on Tuesday said Bihar CM Nitish Kumar needs to decide whether he is with Mahatma Gandhi's ideals or with those supporting Nathuram Godse. "Both cannot go together. If you (Nitish) want to stay with the BJP, I don't have any problem with it, but you cannot be on both sides," Kishor said.read more at Deccan Herald
This will seal my fate: Fadnavis to SC on plea to review verdict on affidavit
Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has asked the Supreme Court to review its judgement of October last year in which it asked him to face trial for allegedly failing to furnish details of pending criminal cases against him in his 2014 poll affidavit. "This will seal my fate...This is a matter which requires a re-look," Fadnavis' lawyer told the court.read more at Hindustan Times
6+23 yrs today & forever: Priyanka Gandhi shares pics on wedding anniversary
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday posted pictures with her husband and businessman Robert Vadra and her family on her wedding anniversary. "A million beautiful moments, love, tears, laughter, fury, friendship, family, two gifts from God, 4 unmatched canine fans and the irreplaceably tenacious wisdom of a lifetime together.... 6+23 years....29 years today....and forever!" she wrote.read more at Twitter
JNU's Sharjeel Imam named as instigator in Jamia violence case
The Delhi Police has filed a chargesheet in connection with the violence in Delhi's New Friends Colony and at Jamia Millia Islamia University on December 15 and named JNU student Sharjeel Imam as an instigator of the violence. The police attached CCTV, call detail records and statements of over 100 witnesses as evidence against Imam.read more at Zee News
Senior officer knew Mukerjeas but didn’t disclose during probe: Ex-commissioner
Ex-Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria claimed in his book that during Sheena Bora murder probe in 2015, Joint Commissioner Deven Bharti hadn't disclosed he knew prime suspects Peter and Indrani Mukerjea. Maria claimed Peter during interrogation revealed he informed Bharti about Sheena's disappearance much before her body was found. Officers were taken aback by Peter's disclosure, Maria added.Kasab was to die as Samir to project 26/11 as Hindu terror: Ex-top policeman
Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria has revealed that 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks convict Ajmal Kasab would have died as Bengaluru resident Samir Dinesh Chaudhari had militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba succeeded in its plan. In his book titled 'Let Me Say It Now', Maria indicates that the militant group wanted to project the attack as a case of "Hindu terrorism".read more at Times Now
5-month-old baby raped by cousin during a wedding in UP, dies during treatment
A five-month-old baby girl died during treatment at an Uttar Pradesh hospital on Sunday, after she was allegedly raped by her cousin brother. The baby had come with her mother to attend a wedding, following which the accused took her on the pretext of playing. The baby was later found in critical condition at a short distance from the venue.read more at Times Now
Reliance to merge Den, Hathway and TV18 Broadcast with Network18
Reliance Industries has said it would merge its media and distribution businesses into its TV business, Network18 Media & Investments, to simplify the group's corporate structure. The broadcasting business, TV18 Broadcast, will be housed in Network18, while the cable and broadband businesses, Hathway Cable & Datacom and Den Networks, will be two separate wholly-owned subsidiaries of Network18.read more at Deccan Herald
It looks like some people want to break the nation: Ratna Pathak Shah
Comparing today's time with the time she grew up in, actress Ratna Pathak Shah at an event said, "During those times, we were talking about nation-building. Now, it looks like some people want to break and change the nation. That's troubling." She added that she feels hopeful "seeing young and educated people trying to make a difference".No one asked me: Mr India maker after Mr India trilogy is announced
After 'Mr India' trilogy was announced, Shekhar Kapur, director of original 'Mr India' which released in 1987, tweeted that no one even mentioned to him about the same. "I can only guess...they're using the title to get a big weekend," he tweeted. "For they cannot use the characters/story without permission from the original creators of the film," Shekhar added.read more at Hindustan Times
Dissolve govt & face fresh elections: Fadnavis on Uddhav's challenge
Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that people will show the ruling Shiv Sena "their place" if they "dissolve the government and face fresh elections". This comes after CM Uddhav Thackeray challenged the BJP to "topple his government". Fadnavis added that the BJP will contest polls on its own now.read more at The Quint
GoAir flight engine catches fire during takeoff, no one hurt
The right engine of GoAir G8 802 flight from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru caught fire at the time of takeoff, said the airline on Tuesday. The fire was a small one and has been doused and all the passengers and crew are safe, said a GoAir statement. The flight engine blade was damaged due to a bird hit, it added.read more at Deccan Herald
Had Kasab entered Jamia with gun, he would be called innocent: Kapil Mishra
Delhi BJP leader Kapil Mishra tweeted that if terrorist Ajmal Kasab, who was hanged for 2008 Mumbai terror attack, had entered Jamia Millia Islamia University library with a gun on December 15, he would be called "innocent". "Jamia videos are edited...being used to vilify police," he said. This comes after videos surfaced online showing police action inside Jamia.read more at Hindustan Times
Barbeque Nation files IPO papers to raise ₹1,000-1,200 crore
Barbeque Nation Hospitality has filed papers with markets regulator SEBI for its ₹1,000-1,200 crore initial public offering (IPO). The company plans to offer 98,22,947 equity shares and a fresh issue of shares worth ₹275 crore, proceeds of which will go into repayment of outstanding borrowing of ₹205 crore. Barbeque Nation may consider a pre-IPO placement not exceeding ₹150 crore.read more at Livemint
Sachin's 'Carried on Shoulders of a Nation' 2011 WC moment wins Laureus Award
Sachin Tendulkar's 2011 World Cup-winning moment titled 'Carried on the Shoulders of a Nation' has been voted the greatest Laureus Sporting Moment of last 20 years. "After 19 years of dedication to his country...Tendulkar made a lap of honour carried on shoulders of his team," said Laureus describing the moment. It was Sachin's first World Cup victory in sixth attempt.read more at Twitter
Virat Kohli becomes first Indian to reach 50 million followers on Instagram
Team India captain Virat Kohli has become the first Indian to reach 50 million followers on Instagram. He has made 930 posts so far and follows 480 people. Priyanka Chopra is the second most followed Indian on Instagram with 49.9 million followers, while Deepika Padukone is on the third place with 44.1 million followers.read more at Hindustan Times
Model Ashley Graham shares pic of stretch marks 1 month after giving birth
Model Ashley Graham on Tuesday took to Instagram to share a picture of herself, showing her stretch marks one month after giving birth to her son. "Same me. Few new stories," she captioned the photo. Many users praised her for sharing the post with comments like, "Warrior markings", "Stripes well earned" and "Incredible".read more at Daily Mail
Bengali actor & ex-TMC MP Tapas Paul passes away aged 61 due to cardiac arrest
Bengali superstar and former TMC MP Tapas Paul passed away at the age of 61 in Mumbai on Tuesday morning due to cardiac arrest. Reportedly, he complained of chest pain at the Mumbai airport, following which he was rushed to a hospital. Paul had been suffering from heart ailments and been to hospitals several times in the past two years.Going for kebab, beer: Belgian coronavirus patient after being released
Belgium's only coronavirus patient said he was "going for a kebab and a beer" after he was released from quarantine. Philip Soubry left the Saint-Pierre Hospital in Brussels after testing negative for the virus for two days in a row. "After two weeks in such a small room I am very relieved. It was very difficult," Soubry added.read more at Daily Mail
It was awesome: Student out of quarantine camp in India after returning from China
As many as 406 individuals, who were evacuated from China amidst coronavirus outbreak and were quarantined at the ITBP facility in Delhi since February 1, have been discharged. Speaking about the facility, a 22-year-old medical student said, "Everything was awesome, we were all very well taken care of." Another student said, "It was homely, and that touched our heart."Coronavirus may have originated from a laboratory in China: Chinese researchers
Researchers from the South China University of Technology have said in a paper that coronavirus may have originated from a laboratory in Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak. The paper stated that the Wuhan Centre for Disease Control had kept disease-ridden animals in laboratories, including 605 bats. The number of deaths from coronavirus in China has risen to 1,868.read more at Daily Mail
Who won what at the Laureus Sporting Awards 2020?
Six-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton and six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi were named the joint-winners of the World Sportsman of the Year award at Laureus Sporting Awards 2020. Meanwhile, Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles won the World Sportswoman of the Year award for the third time. Rugby World Cup 2019 winners South Africa were named the best team.read more at The Guardian
World's richest man Jeff Bezos launches $10 bn fund to fight climate change
World's richest man Jeff Bezos has launched a $10-billion 'Bezos Earth Fund' to combat climate change. The Amazon CEO wrote on Instagram, "This global initiative will fund scientists, activists, NGOs — any effort that offers a real possibility to help protect the natural world." "Earth is one thing we all have in common — let's protect it, together," he added.read more at TechCrunch
Video of man punching woman's reclined seat goes viral; US airline CEO comments
After a video of a man repeatedly punching a woman's reclined seat on an American Airlines aircraft went viral, Delta Air Lines CEO, Ed Bastian, said, "Passengers should ask before reclining seats." "Customers have right to recline [but] if someone knows there's a tall person behind them...I think the polite thing would be to make certain it's ok," he added.read more at The Independent
No one better than me when it comes to beating up someone: Sunny Deol
Actor and BJP MP Sunny Deol recently said, "I've been told state government employees harass people saying they elected the wrong person...I don't believe in making controversial remarks but everyone knows no one is better than me when it comes to beating up someone." This comes after 'Missing' posters of Deol were put up in Pathankot.read more at ANI
Ask team to check before tweeting: Smriti to Rahul on women Army officers ruling
After Rahul Gandhi's 'congratulate women for proving government wrong' tweet over Supreme Court's permanent commission for women Army officers ruling, Union Minister Smriti Irani asked him to tell his team to check details before tweeting. Calling Rahul "Begani shaadi mein Abdullah deewane", Irani wrote, "It was PM [Narendra Modi] who announced Permanent Commission for Women in Armed Forces."Paan shops at airport sealed ahead of Trump's Ahmedabad visit: Report
The health department of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has reportedly sealed some paan shops at the airport circle ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit on February 24. The customers used to throw cigarette butts and spit pan-masala everywhere, so it was difficult to keep the area clean if the shops were allowed to run, an AMC official reportedly said.read more at India.com
PM Modi meets rickshaw puller who invited him to his daughter's wedding
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met rickshaw puller Mangal Kewat in Varanasi who had sent an invitation to the PM to attend his daughter's wedding. PM Modi, who was on a one-day visit to his Lok Sabha constituency, reportedly commended Kewat for his contribution in cleaning banks of Ganga in his village.read more at ANI
Govt cancels tenders worth ₹30,000 crore to promote 'Make in India' goods
Government tenders worth ₹30,000 crore were cancelled over discriminatory practices to promote 'Made in India' goods, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary, Guruprasad Mohapatra, said on Monday. He said the Central Vigilance Commission ordered enquiries wherever DPIIT felt a tender was floated with an intention to deny a level-playing field to an Indian player.read more at Livemint
Who is Dara Shikoh, whose grave the govt is searching for?
The government recently set up an Archaeological Survey of India panel to locate the grave of Mughal prince Dara Shikoh, who's believed to be buried in Delhi's Humayun's Tomb. Emperor Shah Jahan's eldest son, Shikoh was known to be a 'liberal Muslim' who translated Bhagavad Gita and 52 Upanishads into Persian. He was killed after war against his brother Aurangzeb.Women groped, slapped, spat on at Pak music festival by people with fake tickets
Multiple women have reported being groped and slapped after chaos at a Pakistani music festival. Solis Festival had to be cancelled after a stage collapsed after being stormed by hundreds of people holding counterfeit tickets. "Where are you now Solis Festival? How are you planning on compensating the physical pain, mental trauma...sexual harassment?" a woman wrote on Instagram.read more at The Independent
Won't take calls for a while but will reply soon: Wendell's husband after his death
Nearly a week after the demise of fashion designer Wendell Rodricks, his husband Jerome Marrel shared a post from Wendell's account. "ADIEU WENDELL. I want to thank all the friends who have sent a message of condolence," he wrote. "I will not take calls for a while but will reply personally soon," Jerome added.read more at Instagram
'Bharat' director Ali Abbas Zafar confirms 'Mr India' trilogy
Bollywood director Ali Abbas Zafar, known for films like 'Sultan' and 'Bharat', has confirmed an "epic Mr India trilogy". "Excited to partner with Zee Studios for an epic trilogy #MrIndia! It's a huge responsibility to carry forward...iconic character loved by everyone," he tweeted. Abbas added that work on the script is ongoing and no actor has been finalised yet.read more at The Quint
Lots of people tell me I smell like crayon: Robert Pattinson
Actor Robert Pattinson said in an interview that lots of people tell him that he smells "like a crayon". He added that "the scent of when you're in love with someone" is the best smell in the world to him and "burning hair" is the worst. Pattinson is all set to play Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman'.read more at Zee News
Good to see Muslim women at anti-CAA protests: BJP's Sumitra Mahajan
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and BJP leader Sumitra Mahajan said that it is good to see "Muslim women joining [anti-CAA] protests, be it Delhi or Indore". "It has created...trust [among] Muslim women that if they face injustice...they can come out on...roads," she added. However, Mahajan further said that she has to see whether Muslim women have understood "the right thing".read more at Free Press Journal
Free WiFi project to continue after winding down of Google 'Station': RailTel
Telecom infrastructure provider Railtel announced that it will continue to provide free WiFi at over 5,600 railway stations across India after Google said that it is stopping its 'Google Station' service. Railtel was providing free WiFi in 5,190 stations and other 415 stations in partnership with Google. The company is working with other partners to transition existing sites.read more at Livemint
TV journalists run debates like Mumbai's red-light area: DMK MP
DMK MP RS Bharathi on Monday said that TV journalists "run their debates like Mumbai's red-light area", further alleging that money was their primary concern. Bharathi was speaking about DMK's decision to rope in political strategist Prashant Kishor. "Journalists don't have...job...Kejriwal had Prashant Kishor, PM Modi used him...only when DMK is using him...it becomes...debate," he added.read more at Free Press Journal
More than 1 lakh people will welcome Trump in Ahmedabad: Gujarat CM
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani on Monday said that more than 1 lakh people will be present in Ahmedabad's Motera Stadium to welcome US President Donald Trump. Reportedly, the 'Namaste Trump' event in Ahmedabad will be similar to the 'Howdy, Modi' event held in the US last year. Trump will be in India on February 24 and 25.read more at India.com
Court seeks report from Delhi Police on probe into Jamia violence
A Delhi court on Monday directed the Delhi Police to file a status report on probe into the Jamia Millia Islamia University violence on December 15 last year. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate issued notice to the investigation officer and directed that the report be filed by February 25. This comes after videos have surfaced online showing police action inside university's library.
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