Temporary entry gate made for PM Modi, Trump's event at Gujarat stadium collapses
A temporary entry gate which was erected for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump's event at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Gujarat's Ahmedabad has collapsed due to high speed winds. The stadium will be hosting the 'Namaste Trump' event. The gate collapsed a day before Trump is scheduled to arrive in the country.read more at Twitter
Trump shares video showing him as 'Baahubali' ahead of his India visit
Hours before departing for India, US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he's looking forward to being with his "great friends" in the country. He tweeted this while sharing a morphed clip from the film 'Baahubali'. In the clip, originally shared by an unverified Twitter user, Trump's face is superimposed on that of the protagonist played by Prabhas.read more at Hindustan Times
Passengers wrap themselves in plastic on Aus flight over coronavirus; video viral
Two passengers on board a flight in Australia wrapped themselves in plastic amid coronavirus fears. A video of the two, shared by a co-passenger, has gone viral on social media. "Currently behind me on the plane. When you super scared of coronavirus," the co-passenger wrote. The deadly virus (COVID-19) has killed 2,442 people and infected 76,936 in China so far.read more at Twitter
Newlyweds kiss each other wearing masks in Philippines amid coronavirus fears
Hundreds of brides and grooms kissed each other and exchanged vows wearing blue surgical masks at a mass wedding ceremony in the Philippines. The ceremony, which took place on Thursday, had made it compulsory for all participants to wear surgical masks, provided by the authorities amid coronavirus outbreak. Philippines has recorded the first coronavirus death outside China.read more at India.com
What food items, drinks are being prepared for Trump's visit to Sabarmati Ashram?
The food items and drinks that are being prepared for US President Donald Trump's visit to Gujarat's Sabarmati Ashram include Khaman dhokla, special Gujarati ginger tea, broccoli and corn samosa, ice tea, green tea, and multi-grain cookies. Chef Suresh Khanna will be preparing food for Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and PM Narendra Modi during their visit to the ashram.read more at Twitter
5 langurs deployed to keep away monkeys during Trump's Agra visit
Security agencies have deployed five langurs to tackle monkeys during US President Donald Trump's visit to Agra on February 24. The langurs have been deployed on the route of Trump's convoy. Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner will also be accompanying him during his visit to India, according to a PTI report quoting sources.read more at Hindustan Times
Pak Prez claims Shatrughan discussed 'Kashmir lockdown' with him; shares pics
Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha met Pakistan President Arif Alvi during his visit to the country to attend a marriage. Pictures from their meeting were shared by Pakistan President's Twitter account. "They discussed importance of building peace bridges across the border. Sinha endorsed concern of the President about the lockdown in Kashmir for more than 200 days," Pakistan President's tweet read.read more at Twitter
Gangster Ravi Pujari who threatened B'wood celebs arrested in S Africa: Reports
Gangster Ravi Pujari who is involved in several murders, and threats to Bollywood celebrities has been arrested in South Africa, according to reports. He was reportedly arrested by Senegal authorities in a joint operation with Indian intelligence and police officials. Pujari had jumped bail from Senegal last year and had escaped to South Africa.read more at The New Indian Express
PM Modi said it'll be biggest event they have ever had: Trump on 'Namaste Trump'
Before departing from US for a two-day visit to India, US President Donald Trump said, "I look forward to being with...people of India, we'll be with millions and millions of people." He added, "I get along very well with PM Modi. He is a friend of mine. He told me 'Namaste Trump' event will the biggest they have ever had."read more at ANI
UK woman who has 21 children shares picture of her baby bump
A 44-year-old UK woman who has 21 children has shared a picture of her baby bump on Instagram. "I turned 32 weeks on Wednesday...this pregnancy is flying by. I can't believe she'll be here in just 6 weeks time...we also still can't decide on a name," Sue Radford wrote. She first fell pregnant at the age of 13.read more at Instagram
US man who believed Earth is flat dies aged 64 after his homemade rocket crashes
Flat Earth theorist 'Mad' Mike Hughes died aged 64 on Saturday after his homemade rocket crashed in California, US, immediately after launch. Confirming his death Discovery's Science Channel said, "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family...It was always his dream to do this launch." The launch was filmed as part of a new series on the channel.read more at Daily Mail
Street in California, US shut after 40,000 bees swarm from hotel
A street in California, US was shut after a swarm of around 40,000 Africanized bees emerged from the eaves of a hotel in the area. "Something set them off, some activity, noise, vibration...it's hard to tell what," Dave Williams of the local beekeepers association said. The bees were killed after the authorities failed to calm them using smoke, reports said.read more at The Guardian
S Korea at highest level alert after total virus cases rise to 602
South Korea raised its disease alert to the highest level after the health authorities reported 169 new cases of coronavirus in the country, bringing the total to 602. At least 5 people have died due to coronavirus in the country. The number of cases in South Korea surged after February 18, when a 61-year-old woman was tested positive for coronavirusread more at The New Indian Express
Coronavirus is Communist China's biggest health emergency: Prez Xi
China's President Xi Jinping said that the coronavirus outbreak is Communist China's biggest public health emergency since its founding in 1949. He added, "[The virus] has the fastest transmission, the widest range of infection and has been the most difficult to prevent and control." The virus has killed over 2,400 people and infected over 77,000 others in China.read more at The New Indian Express
Final 2 days of Venice Carnival cancelled amid virus outbreak in Italy
Authorities in Italy have said that the final two days of the Venice Carnival have been cancelled after the country reported over 130 cases of the new coronavirus, including two in Venice. Italian authorities have restricted movement of people and banned public gatherings to prevent the spread of the virus. Two elderly people died due to coronavirus in the country.read more at Reuters
Pakistan, Turkey close border with Iran amid coronavirus fears
Pakistan and Turkey announced that they have temporarily closed their borders with Iran after coronavirus killed eight people in the country and infected 43 others. Afghanistan also announced that it was halting the movement of people to and from Iran. Iran had not reported any cases of coronavirus until recently, with the first cases being reported in Qom city.read more at DW
MGM Resorts sued over data breach of 10.6 million guests
US casino and hotel operator MGM Resorts has been sued over a data breach that occurred last summer and reportedly involved details of over 10.6 million hotel guests. MGM earlier confirmed it had "discovered unauthorised access to a cloud server that contained limited information for certain previous guests". The lawsuit has been filed by law firm Morgan & Morgan.read more at Reuters
Looking forward to it personally: Ajit Pai on India visit with Trump
Ajit Pai, chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission, has said that he is looking forward to his India visit with Trump "not just professionally but personally". He also spoke about his parents who migrated to US after their wedding in 1971. Pai added that during the visit, US will be discussing areas of mutual interest with India like 5G.read more at Twitter
South Sudan rivals form unity Govt, ending six-year conflict
South Sudan rivals, President Salva Kiir and former rebel leader Riek Machar, came together to form a unity government to end the country's six-year-long civil war. Machar was sworn in as South Sudan's first Vice President. The conflict began in 2013 when Kiir removed Machar, the then Deputy President, and accused him of plotting a coup against him.9 killed in Turkey after earthquake hits Iranian border region
Nine people were killed in Turkey after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit Iran's border region, injuring dozens in both countries. The tremor caused over 1,000 buildings to collapse in Turkey, with authorities launching rescue efforts to find those trapped under the rubble. Turkey and Iran are amongst the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, reports said.read more at The New Indian Express
Foreign media used coronavirus outbreak to discourage voters: Iran
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused the foreign media of using the new coronavirus outbreak in Iran to discourage Iranians from voting in the general elections. Two days ahead of polls, Iran confirmed its first cases of coronavirus. The voting was held on Friday and reports suggests the voter turnout may be lower as compared to the previous polls.read more at The New Indian Express
Over 1 lakh civilians killed in Afghan conflict since 2009: UN
The United Nations said over 1 lakh civilians have been killed in Afghan conflict since 2009. Over 3,400 people were killed in 2019 of which 62% were killed by non-government forces, mainly the Taliban and the Islamic State. The US and the Taliban have agreed to a weeklong reduction in violence after which the two will sign a peace deal.2 deaths and over 100 coronavirus cases reported in Italy
Over 100 cases of coronavirus have been reported in Italy, with 89 cases being detected in the country's Lombardy region. The Italian government cancelled public events, temporarily closed educational institutes and restricted the movement of people in the affected areas. Italy reported two deaths due to coronavirus, which has killed over 2,400 people in China.read more at Reuters
Former French PM Fillon to go on trial over fake jobs scandal
Former French Prime Minister Francois Fillon and his wife Penelope will go on trial for embezzlement of public funds on Monday. In 2017, allegations emerged that Fillon had paid his wife around ₹7.7 crore as his parliamentary assistant for doing little or no work. The scandal resulted in his defeat in the French Presidential polls in 2017.read more at Reuters
China not giving clearance to flight for Indians' evacuation: Indian embassy
The Indian embassy in China has informed the stranded Indians that China is not giving clearance to the special flight to coronavirus-hit Wuhan to evacuate them, PTI reported. India had earlier operated two Air India special flights to Wuhan, the epicentre of coronavirus, and evacuated 647 Indians and seven Maldivians. The third flight is also carrying medical supplies for China.read more at The New Indian Express
Russia spreading disinformation that CIA responsible for coronavirus: US
The US has said that thousands of Russian-linked social media accounts have launched a coordinated effort to spread disinformation about the coronavirus outbreak. The disinformation campaign promoted conspiracy theories that the CIA is behind the virus, US officials said. "Russia's intent is to sow discord and undermine US institutions and alliances from within," US officials added.read more at The Guardian
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