Won't attend award shows: Kesari lyricist after his song doesn't win Filmfare award
Lyricist Manoj Muntashir, who was nominated for 'Teri Mitti' song from 'Kesari' at Filmfare Awards, has said he won't attend award shows till his "last breath" after not winning the award. "You failed to honour the words which made...Indians cry," he wrote. The award was won by Divine and Ankur Tewari for 'Apna Time Aayega' from 'Gully Boy'.read more at Pinkvilla
Pilots land passenger plane weighing 5,73,794 kg sideways in London, video surfaces
A video of the world's largest passenger plane weighing 5,73,794 kg being landed sideways by pilots due to Storm Dennis at Heathrow Airport in London has surfaced online. Gusts of up to 50 mph were recorded at London's main airport on Saturday as the fourth named storm of the season hit just days after Storm Ciara.read more at The Independent
No timeframe set by govt to remove all Income Tax exemptions: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that no timeframe was set by the government to remove all income tax exemptions. Her statement comes after she introduced second alternative tax slabs sans exemptions during the Union Budget 2020. "At the moment we only started a second alternative with some exemptions removed or some exemptions included," she added.read more at Livemint
Looks like my bowling action: Bumrah trolls RCB over new logo
Reacting to the new logo of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Team India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah commented, "Cool logo. Looks like my bowling action." Meanwhile, Vijay Mallya had reacted to the new logo, saying, "Great...but win the trophy!" "We have unleashed the rampant lion returning him to the Royal lineage," RCB had said about its logo.read more at CricTracker
Ashwin reveals who taught him carrom ball, says don't know where he is now
India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed a boy named SK taught him how to bowl carrom ball when he played tennis cricket. "Till today I can't find where the guy is but I haven't seen a better bowler who can bowl both in and out than him," Ashwin added. "He made me look like an absolute idiot," Ashwin further said.read more at CricTracker
Militants try to hack Israeli soldiers' phones by posing as women on fake app
Israeli Defense Forces thwarted a honey trap by Hamas militants who built a Snapchat-like fake photo-sharing app and posed as women to hack into soldiers' smartphones. The militants, posing as women, attempted to trick soldiers into downloading the app carrying malware to steal data from phones. Israeli Defense Forces said the catfishing was detected early no major secrets were leaked.read more at Daily Mail
Akhilesh scolds policeman as man chants 'Jai Shri Ram' during speech
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday scolded a police officer after a man breached security and reached near his dais during his address in Kannauj district of UP. The man chanted "Jai Shri Ram" after reaching Yadav's dais. "How did he reach here? What were you doing?", Yadav can be heard telling the policeman in a video shared by ANI.read more at Zee News
Divorce more common in educated families due to arrogance: RSS chief
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that cases of divorce are more common in "educated and affluent families". "With education and affluence comes arrogance, as a result of which families fall apart," Bhagwat said. "Nowadays number of divorce cases have increased. People fight over trivial issues," he added. There is no alternative to Hindu society in India, he said.read more at Deccan Herald
West Bengal man falls off bike while live-streaming, dies
A man in his mid-20s died in a road accident while riding his motorbike and live-streaming it on Facebook in West Bengal on Saturday. Locals said that the man was returning from a temple after performing puja when the incident happened. He was taken to a private hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.read more at Hindustan Times
Tiger chases bus in Chhattisgarh Safari, 3 sacked after video surfaces
A video of a tiger chasing a tourist bus at the Nandanvan Jungle Safari in Chhattisgarh on Friday has surfaced online, following which two guides and the driver of the bus were sacked for allegedly ignoring safety protocol. District Forest Officer (DFO) Mercy Bela said, "Instead of accelerating the vehicle, they should have waited and let the situation normalise."read more at Hindustan Times
Population Control Bill must to retain Hindu's majority status: Giriraj Singh
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has said that the Population Control Bill is the need of the hour. Singh said that if a law to control the population wasn't enacted, the Hindus will become minorities in India. He added that some Uttar Pradesh localities lost their "Hindu" origin names to "Muslim" ones due to a rapid increase in the community's population.read more at Hindustan Times
Delhi Police releases video showing Jamia students entering library with stones
Delhi Police has released CCTV footage showing students purportedly entering Old Reading Hall in the MA/MPhil Department of Jamia Millia Islamia University, carrying stones in their hands. The students can then be seen barricading the door shut with tables. This comes after Jamia Coordination Committee released footage showing Delhi Police beating students amid anti-CAA protests on December 15.read more at YouTube
K'taka man digging well gets trapped under 15-ft sand, rescued after 2 hrs
A 35-year-old man, who was digging a well near the sea in Karnataka's Udupi district, was trapped when the mud surrounding the well collapsed, leaving him buried almost 15 feet deep in the sand. Rohit Kharve was trapped in mud for two hours before he was rescued using a rope and a crane that pulled him out.read more at The News Minute
8-yr-old Chennai girl, who was raped by 16 men including relatives, dies
An eight-year-old girl, who over a period of four years was raped by 16 men including her relatives, passed away in Chennai on Thursday. The parents of the child said that she died due to prolonged illness. However, the police are waiting for the postmortem report to ascertain the exact cause of her death.read more at Times Now
Taiwan reports its first coronavirus death
A 61-year-old taxi driver died due to the new coronavirus infection in Taiwan, the first such death in the island nation and fifth outside China, Taiwanese Health Minister Shih-Chung Chen said. He added that one of the victim's family members also tested positive for the virus. Chen further said that authorities are trying to find out their source of contraction.read more at Reuters
Nepal evacuates 175 citizens from China's Wuhan due to virus outbreak
Nepal evacuated 175 citizens from China's Wuhan city, the epicentre of the new coronavirus outbreak. "They will be under...observation of doctors in quarantine and will be allowed to join their families if found healthy after two weeks," a Health Ministry spokesperson said. Nepal government had faced protests from parents of Nepali students in Wuhan, demanding they be brought home sooner.read more at Deccan Herald
Pakistan to participate in Asian wrestling championships in India
Pakistani wrestlers will participate in the Asian Championships set to be held in New Delhi from February 18 as they were granted visas by the Indian government. However, it's still not clear whether the 40-strong Chinese wrestling contingent will participate in the tournament given the coronavirus outbreak in the neighbouring country. India finished at eighth place in the last edition.read more at Hindustan Times
10km world champion breaks 5km road world record
The 10km world champion Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda on Sunday broke the 5km road world record by 27 seconds in Monaco. The 23-year-old ran 12 minutes 51 seconds to break the previous record, set by Kenya's Rhonex Kipruto last month while setting a new 10km world record. France's Jimmy Gressier finished second with a European record of 13:18.read more at Hindustan Times
Eng beat SA by 5 wickets in 3rd T20I, end tour winning Test, T20I series
England defeated South Africa by five wickets in the third T20I in Centurion to win the three-match series 2-1. With this England ended their South Africa tour winning six of the ten matches played across formats. Earlier, England won the four-match Test series 3-1 and played a 1-1 draw in the three-match ODI series.IIT-M, EC to develop tech to enable voting from faraway cities
Election Commission (EC) has collaborated with IIT-Madras to work on a technology to enable voters to cast their votes from faraway cities. The technology will allow people to vote without going to designated polling stations in their respective constituencies, said a senior EC official. The project is currently in research and development stage, said another official.read more at Zee News
Calling dissent anti-national hurts democracy: Justice Chandrachud
Supreme Court judge DY Chandrachud on Saturday called dissent a "safety valve" of democracy. "The blanket labelling of dissent as anti-national or anti-democratic strikes at the heart of our commitment to protect constitutional values and the promotion of deliberative democracy," Chandrachud said. Use of state machinery to curb dissent instils fear, which violates the rule of law, he added.read more at The Quint
Trump doesn't want war with Iran ahead of 2020 US polls: Iranian Prez
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that US President Donald Trump will not go to war with Iran because it will harm his 2020 re-election bid. Rouhani added that a war will be harmful to the US' interests in the region and also to the interest of its allies. Iran is holding its Parliamentary elections on February 21.read more at Hindustan Times
Risk of military clash high in Strait of Hormuz: Oman
Oman's foreign minister said that the risk of military confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz is higher than anywhere else in the Gulf due to the presence of military vessels from different countries. A few countries sent their forces to guard shipping in the area after a rise in tensions between Iran and some Western countries, reports said.read more at Reuters
Pakistani lawmaker shot dead in country's Sindh province
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) lawmaker Shahnaz Ansari, a member of the Sindh Provincial Assembly, was shot dead in Sindh province's Naushahro Feroze district. Ansari was allegedly killed by one of her relatives over a property dispute, local media reports said. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called Ansari a "committed party worker" and condemned her murder.read more at Deccan Herald
French ski station uses helicopter to bring snow to its slopes
A French ski station in the Pyrenees mountains used a helicopter to bring around 50 tonnes of snow to its slopes from higher up in the mountains to continue operations. High temperature and mild weather left the slopes of the station bare, a local report said. Local officials said that this instance was an exception and won't be repeated.read more at The Guardian
Air hostess often mistaken for Meghan Markle signs up as an official lookalike
Christine Mathis, a 32-year-old who works as an air hostess for JetBlue in America, has signed up as an official lookalike after often being mistaken for Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. She said that the comparisons first began when Meghan appeared in TV drama 'Suits' in 2011. The mother-of-one has already taken part in a photoshoot with Prince Harry lookalike.read more at Daily Mail
Big B posts puzzle on Twitter, Abhishek replies 'Ask your granddaughter'
Actor Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday took to Twitter to post a puzzle and asked his fans to guess the answer. Replying to the post, his son Abhishek Bachchan commented, "Ask your granddaughter", implying that Aaradhya would know the answer. Several users pointed out that the answer to the puzzle is the letter 'E'.read more at Hindustan Times
Want to stay away from such conversations: Saif on 'concept of India' remark
Saif Ali Khan, on being asked about the criticism over his remark that 'there was no concept of India until the British came', said, "[With]...these questions, the answers tend to divide people." "My job is to unite people, and I do that with...films," he added. Saif further said from now on, he'd like to stay away from such conversations.read more at Hindustan Times
2 more Indians on Japan cruise ship test positive for coronavirus
Two more Indians on the Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined in Japan have tested positive for novel coronavirus, the Indian embassy in Tokyo said on Sunday. This is in addition to three Indian nationals who tested positive over the last few days, the embassy said, adding that the total number of infected people on the ship has risen to 355.Dutee orders biryani on Swiggy, tweets pic after receiving bad quality food
Indian sprinter Dutee Chand took to Twitter on Sunday to complain about "bad quality food" she received after ordering biryani through food ordering app Swiggy. "Bad quality food. Don't order food at Swiggy," the sprinter tweeted along with an image of the food delivered. Following the complaint, Swiggy got in touch with Dutee and addressed the issue.read more at Twitter
Shreyas Iyer meets NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal at All-Star Weekend, shares pic
India batsman Shreyas Iyer met NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal at the NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. The 25-year-old took to Instagram to share a picture of himself with Shaquille, writing, "Big @shaq...Such an honour to meet you LEGEND #nbaallstar." "I'm thrilled to have this wonderful opportunity to witness NBA All-Star action live from courtside," he had said about his visit.read more at Instagram
ICC shares latest pic of world's largest cricket stadium under construction
The ICC took to social media to share the latest picture of the largest cricket stadium which is under construction in Ahmedabad. "The latest picture of the almost-ready Motera Cricket Stadium, which is expected to boast a seating capacity of 1,10,000! Who fancies attending a cricket game here?" ICC wrote. PM Modi and Donald Trump will reportedly inaugurate the stadium.read more at Instagram
Want son to grow up to be like Kejriwal: Father of 'Little Mufflerman'
The father of the one-year-old who became popular after dressing up as Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, said on Sunday, "We all like Kejriwal sir and his policies." Revealing that it was his wife's idea to dress their son like Kejriwal, he said, "As he grows older, we'll try to ensure he becomes an honest, hard-working person like Arvind Kejriwal."read more at Hindustan Times
Bihar must follow Delhi's lead and vote Nitish out: Tejashwi
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said Delhi voters have shown the way by opting for "real nationalism" and Bihar voters should follow their lead by voting out CM Nitish Kumar. Criticising the CM's stand on CAA, NRC, Yadav said, "He (Nitish) doesn't have courage to criticise BJP's policies." Nitish's "communal and divisive politics" won't bear fruit, he added.read more at India.com
We'll probe it: Delhi Police on video of attack in Jamia library
Delhi Police on Sunday took cognisance of video released by Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMI) students' body showing police action in the university's library. Delhi Police Special Commissioner (Crime) Praveer Ranjan said that police will investigate the matter. It shows policemen in riot gear attacking students studying in library with batons, purportedly on the night of December 15, 2019.read more at India.com
Delhi Police should remain calm despite all anger and provocation: Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, while addressing the police personnel at the 73rd Raising Day ceremony of the Delhi Police, said, "Despite all the anger and provocation, Delhi Police should remain calm." Shah added that the police should, however, also be ready to deal with the miscreants with "firm hands" to protect the people.Man kills woman after stealing ₹2.46 lakh, goes on holiday with girlfriend
A 34-year-old man named Sandeep Upadhyay killed a 50-year-old woman known to him after stealing ₹2.46 lakh from her in Uttar Pradesh. The accused strangled the victim and later buried her body in a mango orchard near Kasganj-Hathras border. As per police, he bought a bike worth ₹1.11 lakh and later went on a holiday with his girlfriend.read more at Times Now
PM Modi inaugurates 63-ft tall Deendayal Upadhyaya statue in Varanasi
PM Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a 63-feet tall statue of former Bharatiya Jana Sangh leader Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, UP. It was built by over 200 artisans who worked on it for almost a year. PM also inaugurated a memorial centre dedicated to Upadhyaya, which has engravings of the BJP ideologue's life and times.read more at ANI
PM Modi launches, lays foundation of 50 projects worth ₹1,254 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched or laid the foundation of 50 projects worth ₹1,254 crore in Varanasi. He also flagged off the IRCTC's 'Kashi Mahakal Express' through video link. It will be the first overnight private train in the country to connect three Jyotirling pilgrim centres of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, and Ujjain and Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh.read more at The New Indian Express
Coronavirus cases on quarantined cruise ship in Japan rises to 355
Japan's Health Minister Katsunobu Kato said that 70 more people have tested positive for coronavirus on the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship, bringing the total number to 355. The cruise has around 3,500 passengers and crew members on board. The US, Hong Kong, Canada, South Korea and Italy have said that they will evacuate their citizens from the cruise.read more at The New Indian Express
China's Hubei to ban vehicle traffic to limit spread of coronavirus
Authorities in China's Hubei province have said that a ban on vehicular transport will be imposed in its territory to curb the spread of the new coronavirus. It added that police vehicles, ambulances and vehicles related to public service will be exempted from the ban. Authorities further said that companies cannot resume work without first taking permission from the authorities.read more at Reuters
Conflict of interest complaint against Kapil Dev rendered 'infructuous'
BCCI ethics officer has rendered the conflict of interest complaint against Kapil Dev as "infructuous" after the latter stepped down from multiple cricketing roles. The complaint was filed when Kapil-led Cricket Advisory Committee appointed Ravi Shastri as Team India head coach. The complainant claimed that Kapil was conflicted as he's a commentator and owner of a floodlight company.read more at Cricket Country
NBA renames All-Star MVP award after Kobe Bryant
NBA has renamed the All-Star MVP award after late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, an 18-time All-Star who won a record-tying four All-Star MVP awards. "Kobe is synonymous with NBA All-Star and embodies the spirit of this global celebration of our game," said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver while making the announcement. Bryant died in a helicopter crash on January 26.read more at Zee News
Sri Lankan woman cricketer hit on head while attempting a catch
Sri Lankan woman cricketer Achini Kulasuriya escaped any serious injuries after she was hit on her head while attempting a catch against South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match. While the 29-year-old cricketer was wheeled from the ground, reports said that she was discharged from hospital soon after. South Africa Women won the match by 41 runs.Swedish athlete breaks own pole vault world record by 1cm
Armand Duplantis of Sweden has set a new pole vault world record of 6.18 metres at the World Athletics Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Swedish athlete broke his own record of 6.17 metres, set at an indoor meeting in Poland earlier this month. That jump had broken the earlier record of 6.16 metres set by French vaulter Renaud Lavillenie.Mohun Bagan fined for failing to clear ₹33 lakh dues to ex-players
Football club Mohun Bagan have been fined ₹3 lakh for non-payment of salary to four of its former players and former coach. The I-League side has been directed by the All India Football Federation's disciplinary committee to clear the dues within a fortnight. Mohun Bagan owes around ₹33 lakh to its four former players and over ₹8 lakh to ex-coach.read more at Hindustan Times
Google removes alleged spying app ToTok from Play Store for the 2nd time
Google has removed a chat app, ToTok, from the Play Store for the second time after it was removed in December 2019 as it was allegedly being used as a spying tool by UAE, 9to5Google reported. However, the app was restored in January again. ToTok was allegedly being used to "track every conversation, movement" of people who installed the app.AAP fan turns up at Kejriwal's swearing-in ceremony as a peacock
A supporter of Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) turned up at the swearing-in ceremony of CM Arvind Kejriwal at Ramlila Maidan as a peacock. He fashioned the costume out of Kejriwal's pictures stuck to bristles of a broom, which is AAP's party symbol. The party won 62 seats in the 70-seat Assembly in the recently concluded elections.read more at ANI
We stand by decision on Article 370, CAA: PM Modi in Varanasi
Addressing a rally in his Lok Sabha constituency, Varanasi, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government stands by the decisions on Article 370 and the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, despite the pressure. He said, "We took both these decisions after severe opposition from various corners of the world. We are committed to our decisions and we will continue with them."read more at The Quint
Trust for construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya will work rapidly: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that a trust has been formed for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya and this trust will work rapidly during his day-long visit to his Lok Sabha constituency, Varanasi. The government on the Supreme Court's directive has set up the trust which would look into the construction and management of the temple.read more at The New Indian Express
Portugal supports India's bid for permanent UNSC seat: Prez Sousa
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said that Portugal supports India's bid to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He added that Portugal and India have planned cooperation in various sectors, including economy, technology, culture and science. The UNSC currently has France, Russia, China, the United Kingdom and the United States as permanent members.read more at The New Indian Express
Man kills daughter after doubting her 'character' in Chhattisgarh
A Chhattisgarh man allegedly killed his 19-year-old daughter after being suspicious of her 'character' and objecting to her use of mobile phone, police said on Sunday. The incident took place in Mahasamund district where the 42-year-old accused confessed to have beaten his daughter to death with a stone. The girl's body was found near a drain on February 1.read more at Deccan Herald
Feel sorry for people who think I'm 'fixed winner' of Bigg Boss 13: Sidharth
Actor Sidharth Shukla, who was declared the winner of Bigg Boss 13, while speaking about reports of him being a "fixed winner", said, "I won the title after a gruelling journey." "I feel sorry for people who have such thoughts," he added. "If you've followed the season, you'd know that it hasn't been an easy time for me," said Sidharth.read more at Zee News
Rahman's daughter criticised for wearing niqab by Taslima Nasreen, responds
Singer-composer AR Rahman's daughter Khatija has responded on Instagram after author Taslima Nasreen criticised her for wearing niqab. Taslima had tweeted that she feels "suffocated" on seeing Rahman's daughter. "Please get some fresh air, cause I don't feel suffocated rather I'm proud and empowered for what I stand for. I suggest you google up what true feminism means," Khatija replied.read more at Hindustan Times
WHO clarifies myths about killing coronavirus
World Health Organization (WHO) has clarified myths about killing coronavirus. "Hand dryers are not effective in killing coronavirus. UV lamps shouldn't be used to sterilise hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation," it said. "Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body," WHO added.read more at WHO
Sivaramakrishnan's email for selector's post goes missing from BCCI inbox
Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan's email applying for the national selector's role has gone missing from BCCI inbox. The BCCI is investigating if the email was received in the inbox first before someone deliberately deleted it or reported it as spam. As per Sivaramakrishnan, he had sent the email two days before the deadline.read more at Times Now
Wanted to let India know how it feels: B'desh player on U-19 WC final scuffle
Bangladesh Under-19 fast bowler Shoriful Islam has said they clashed with Indian players after Under-19 World Cup final to let them know how it felt. "We had lost two close matches against them in the past...Before taking the field...all I could think about was what they did after winning...They had celebrated wildly in front of us back then," he added.Everything valuable is free, my love for my people also free: Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal after taking oath as Delhi CM for the third time said, "Some say Kejriwal is giving everything for free. Nature ensured every valuable thing in world is free, be it mother's love or father's blessings." He added, "So, Kejriwal loves his people and hence this love is free." Kejriwal's oath-taking ceremony took place in Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.read more at PTI
Delhi hotel allegedly refuses to host J&K resident, temporarily suspended by OYO
OYO has temporarily suspended a Delhi hotel for allegedly refusing to host a J&K resident citing it doesn't allow people from Pakistan, Afghanistan and J&K. The incident was brought to light by a Delhi University student on social media where he said his father visiting from J&K was denied check-in by the hotel. OYO said it is investigating the matter.read more at Inc42
Daimler to recall 3,00,000 Mercedes-Benz cars over fire risk fears
Daimler AG has announced the recall of about 3,00,000 Mercedes-Benz cars, built between 2015 and 2019, due to fire hazards. The E-Class and CLS models will be repaired as moisture going into the busbar could cause a fire. This comes after the carmaker recalled 7,45,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles last month, sold between 2001 and 2011, because of concerns about faulty sunroofs.read more at Livemint
21-yr-old jumps from auto-rickshaw after driver stares at her from mirror
A 21-year-old woman jumped off a running auto-rickshaw in Mumbai after the driver stared at her from rear view mirror and issued a threat. The woman sustained head injuries, police said. The driver took the vehicle in wrong direction after telling the woman that "she will have to go where he wanted to go," police added after arresting the accused.Policeman visits accident spot to oversee rescue, dies after slipping off bridge
A man died in Telangana's Karimnagar town after the car that he was driving fell off the Manair bridge after being hit by a lorry. His wife sustained serious injuries. Further, a policeman who had rushed to the spot to oversee the rescue operation fell off the bridge and died. The accused lorry driver has been detained by the police.read more at The News Minute
Threat of World War III looming due to dissatisfaction in society: Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that the threat of a third World War was looming because of violence and dissatisfaction in society. He said, "No one is happy...Mill owners and workers are agitating. Government and public are agitating. Students and teachers are agitating." He added, "It is said that the third World War is underway in a different form."read more at Zee News
6-inch-long rod removed from back of 19-year-old in Delhi
It has emerged that doctors at a Delhi hospital removed a six-inch-long iron rod from the back of a 19-year-old man that had pierced through his internal organs. Mukul was stabbed in the back and rushed to hospital on November 15. An incision was made between two ribs to operate on his lungs and he was discharged on November 18.read more at The New Indian Express
Inaction on Jamia violence video will expose govt's intentions: Priyanka
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reacted to a video of police action inside Jamia Millia Islamia University's reading hall by accusing Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Police of lying. "See how Delhi Police is indiscriminately beating students studying," Priyanka tweeted. "If action is not taken...the intention of the government will be completely exposed to the country," she added.read more at Deccan Herald
Man asked to marry off minor daughter to atone for accidentally killing a calf in MP
A man in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district, who accidentally killed a calf, was asked by the panchayat to marry off his minor daughter to atone for his crime. The local administration and police stopped the marriage after the girl was found to be less than 14 years old. No case was registered, the police said.Bhim Army chief leads march against SC ruling on reservation to Parliament
Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad on Sunday led 'Aarakshan Bachao' (Save Reservations) march from Delhi's Mandi House to Parliament against the Supreme Court's recent ruling that state governments are not bound to provide reservation in promotions in public services. "The judgment of the apex court is totally against the Constitution's promise of right to equality," said Bhim Army spokesperson.read more at The New Indian Express
8-year-old girl in Ukraine dies of 'old age'
A girl aged eight has died of old age in Ukraine after suffering from rare genetic progeria disease which only affects 160 people in the world. Anna Sakidon's biological age was nearer to 80, said doctors. She died from multiple failure of her inner organs linked to her premature ageing condition, they added.read more at Daily Mail
China reports drop in new coronavirus cases for 3rd straight day
China has reported a drop in the new coronavirus cases for the third straight day after 2,009 cases were detected on Sunday, down from 2,641 the previous day. The country reported 142 deaths, bringing the total number of deaths due to the virus to over 1,600. Over 68,000 people are infected in China, most of them in its Hubei province.No point thinking about poor run of form: Mayank Agarwal
Opener Mayank Agarwal has said that there's no point in thinking about his poor run in his last 11 innings. "I want to leave all that behind...I got an 81 in the second innings of...practice game and I want to take this...forward," he stated. Agarwal has scored a total 248 runs in his last 11 innings.Dale Steyn to play for Islamabad United in Pakistan Super League
South Africa pacer Dale Steyn will play for two-time champions Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) scheduled to be held from February 20 to March 22. "I am super excited to come over and join Islamabad United," said Steyn confirming his appearance in PSL in a video. PSL 2020 will be played entirely in Pakistan.read more at Cricket Country
Twitter accounts of Olympics, IOC, FC Barcelona hacked
The official Twitter accounts of the Olympics, International Olympic Committee's (IOC) media and FC Barcelona were hacked on Saturday. The accounts were hacked by the same group responsible for compromising social media accounts of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. The same group hacked the Twitter account of the National Football League (NFL) last month.read more at Zee News
Treat Facebook like something between a telco and a newspaper: Mark Zuckerberg
Speaking about online content regulation and which framework should be used, Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook is something between a newspaper and a telco. He added that the content regulation should include a mix of rules for telecoms and media industries. "You're not going to hold a telco responsible if someone says something harmful on a phone line," Zuckerberg said.Indian startups will be able to list directly in overseas markets: Govt
The Department of Economic Affairs said that Indian startups will be allowed to list in India and overseas markets directly and is open to suggestions for a seamless process. It was reported earlier that the government is working on this policy and SEBI and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs were onboard. The move will provide startups with avenues for fundraising.read more at Inc42
Over 6,000 bodies found in Burundi's six mass graves
Over 6,000 bodies and thousands of bullets were discovered in six mass graves in Burundi's Karuzi province, the country's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) said. Clothes, glasses and rosaries were used to identify some of the victims. TRC, set up in 2014, has located over 4,000 mass graves in Burundi and identified over 1,42,000 victims of violence.read more at Reuters
Rockets hit US-led coalition base in Iraq, no casualties
The US-led military coalition base in Baghdad, Iraq was hit by rockets on Sunday, a coalition spokesperson said and added that no casualties were reported in the incident. The US has blamed Iran-backed paramilitary groups in Iraq for the attacks on bases hosting US forces and US facilities. So far these attacks have not been claimed by any group.Entire ecosystem will pay the price if telcos shut: SBI Chief Rajnish Kumar
SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar said that the entire ecosystem would have to "pay the price" if the telecom firms went bankrupt. "If there is a negative impact on any enterprise (in telecom or elsewhere), it impacts a larger ecosystem, whether it is banks, employees, vendors, consumers," he said. Telecom companies owe the government about ₹1.47 lakh crore in AGR dues.read more at The Financial Express
Arvind Kejriwal sworn-in as Delhi Chief Minister for the 3rd time
Arvind Kejriwal has been sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Delhi for the third time after his party won 62 seats in Assembly elections. Kejriwal won the New Delhi seat for the third straight time by defeating BJP's Sunil Kumar Yadav by a margin of 21,697 votes. Thousands of people are attending the swearing-in ceremony.read more at Twitter
I chose his suit, comments Deepika on Ranveer's Filmfare Awards outfit
After Ranveer Singh shared a picture of himself in his Filmfare Awards outfit on Instagram, his wife, actress Deepika Padukone commented, "Guess who chose his suit for tonight!? Yours truly," while tagging her stylist Shaleena Nathani. "But I've to give him credit for listening to me," she added. Ranveer won Best Actor in a Leading Role award for 'Gully Boy'.read more at Hindustan Times
Poster says 'Nayak 2 back again' at Kejriwal's swearing-in venue, pic surfaces
Ahead of AAP chief and Delhi CM-designate Arvind Kejriwal's swearing-in ceremony, a poster saying 'Nayak 2 is back again' was seen at Ramlila Ground, the ceremony venue. The poster features Anil Kapoor, who played the protagonist in the 2001 film 'Nayak'. In the film, Anil's character became Maharashtra CM for one day and went on a rapid anti-corruption drive.read more at Hindustan Times
Alia got award for her mediocre performance in Gully Boy: Rangoli
After Alia Bhatt won the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at Filmfare Awards 2020, Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel criticised the actress. "Alia got award for her mediocre performance [in 'Gully Boy']...How do you get lead role award in a supporting role is beyond me," she tweeted. Rangoli also criticised Karan Johar and Ananya Panday in her tweets.read more at Hindustan Times
My relationship with Salman is strained now: Boney Kapoor
Speaking about Salman Khan launching his son Arjun Kapoor in Bollywood, producer Boney Kapoor said, "One day, [Salman called me and said] Arjun should try his hand in acting...Salman took Arjun under his wings, groomed him." "Unfortunately, my relationship with Salman is strained now, but initially Salman encouraged Arjun to get into acting. I owe this to Salman," he added.read more at Hindustan Times
Producer calls Taapsee 'female Ayushmann', she says 'call me B'wood's 1st Taapsee'
After producer Tanujj Garg congratulated Taapsee Pannu over her Filmfare award and called her Bollywood's "female Ayushmann Khurrana", Taapsee replied to the post. "What about calling me Bollywood's first Taapsee Pannu," she wrote. Tanujj then replied, "That you are! Inimitable, singular, distinctive!" Taapsee won the Best Actress (Critics) award along with Bhumi Pednekar for 'Saand Ki Aankh'.read more at Hindustan Times
N Korea's Kim makes 1st public appearance in 22 days amid coronavirus outbreak
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made his first public appearance in 22 days amid coronavirus outbreak to visit a national mausoleum and mark the anniversary of the late leader and his father Kim Jong-il's birth. North Korea hasn't confirmed any coronavirus cases, but state media said the government was extending to 30 days the quarantine period for people showing symptoms.read more at Reuters
I seek PM Modi's blessings for Delhi's development: Kejriwal after oath
After taking oath as Delhi CM for the third time, Arvind Kejriwal said, "I invited PM Narendra Modi but he is busy with other commitments. I seek PM Modi's blessings for Delhi's development." "I want to work with other parties to develop Delhi. I want to work with Centre to make Delhi number one [city] in the world," he added.read more at ANI
17 Indians who returned from abroad show coronavirus symptoms
Seventeen people, who had arrived in Delhi from China and other coronavirus-affected countries before the screening at the airport began around mid-January, have shown coronavirus symptoms. Officials said that all of them have been hospitalised. "Efforts are on to trace the passengers...who returned to Delhi before the airport screening process began," officials added.read more at Hindustan Times
9,419 coronavirus patients cured in China; 5 lakh came in contact with infectees
China's National Health Commission (NHC) on Sunday said that 9,419 coronavirus patients have been cured. It added that the death toll from the deadly virus has risen to 1,665 and the number of confirmed cases has reached 68,500. So far, 529,418 people have been identified as having had close contact with infected patients, NHC further said.read more at NHC
Shaheen Bagh protesters can't meet Amit Shah in large group: Delhi Police
The Delhi Police on Sunday said that the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protesters at Shaheen Bagh will not be allowed to meet Home Minister Amit Shah in a large group. The police, however, said they have asked the protesters to form a delegation which wants to meet Shah on Sunday and they will try to arrange a meeting.read more at Zee News
We forgive our opponents for what they said about us during elections: Kejriwal
Following his oath-taking ceremony at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, "A lot of politics happened during elections. Some parties said something, other parties said something else. We forgive our opponents for whatever they said about us." "Elections are over, it doesn't matter who you voted for, now all Delhiites are my family," he added.read more at Deccan Herald
Naya post Sundar dost: Virat Kohli shares pic with Mohammad Shami, Prithvi Shaw
Team India captain Virat Kohli took to Instagram to share a picture of himself with batsman Prithvi Shaw and fast bowler Mohammad Shami. "Naya post Sundar dost," Kohli captioned the picture in which the trio can be seen making faces at the camera. "I don't know who they are but it feels like I have seen them before," Shami commented.read more at Instagram
I just got a Porsche Taycan, it's my first electric car: Bill Gates
Microsoft Co-founder and world's second-richest person Bill Gates in an interview to YouTuber Marques Brownlee said that he recently bought his first electric car, a Porsche Taycan. "It's a premium price car, but it's very, very cool...I'm enjoying it a lot," said Gates. As per reports, Porsche Taycan is expected to launch in India this year at around ₹2.7 crore.read more at YouTube
Google Maps marks Kashmir borders as 'disputed' for users outside India
Google Maps displays Kashmir as fully under Indian control in India while users elsewhere see dotted lines to show it as "disputed", The Washington Post reported. "Google Maps changes disputed borders based on what country you search from," the report added. "We remain neutral...and make efforts to objectively display the dispute using a dashed line," a Google Maps official said.read more at Hindustan Times
I check some e-mails on phone, but I'm a very computer centric person: Bill Gates
World's second-richest person and Microsoft Co-founder, Bill Gates, in an interview to YouTuber Marques Brownlee, said that he does see some e-mails on his phone but he is a very PC (personal computer) centric person. "I've set up my desk with a nice big computer screen," said Gates. "I particularly read long e-mails in the night," he added.read more at YouTube
Tejashwi's hi-tech, luxury Volvo bus owned by a BPL card holder: Minister
Bihar's Information and Public Relations Minister Neeraj Kumar has said that the hi-tech, luxury Volvo bus acquired by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is registered in the name of a person holding a below-poverty-line card. He added that the mobile number shown as that of the owner is registered in the name of former RJD MLA Aniruddh Yadav.read more at Deccan Herald
Pak PM repeats his 'win polls' remark for Erdogan after telling the same to Sidhu
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan repeated his "you can win next elections in Pakistan" remark for Turkish President Recep Erdogan after telling the same to Navjot Singh Sidhu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. A video of Khan's remark has gone viral. Erdogan recently visited Pakistan and addressed the country's Parliament.read more at Twitter
IAS officer's sons robbed in SA, insurance firm asked to compensate
IAS officer Ashok Khemka’s sons Shreenath and Ganesh were attacked by 5-6 persons and robbed of their valuables worth ₹54,000 while they were on a trip to South Africa. The Chandigarh Consumer Forum has directed an insurance company to pay $50 (equivalent to Indian currency), and ₹15,000 as compensation and litigation cost.Card recharge helped police arrest Gurugram engineer who flashed penis in metro
A 28-year-old civil engineer working at a Gurugram firm has been arrested for allegedly flashing his penis at a woman inside Delhi metro. Anuj Dayal, executive director, DMRC, said, "He had recharged his metro card online after which his mobile number was tracked down and he was identified." A police officer stated CCTV footage from Yellow Line was scanned thoroughly.Policewoman slaps daughter on V-Day, she murders mother with boyfriend's help
Ghaziabad Police has arrested a minor girl and her 19-year-old boyfriend for allegedly murdering the girl's mother. The mother, who was a Delhi Police head constable, had slapped the girl when she came to know about their relationship on Valentine's Day. The girl and her boyfriend threw chilly powder into the policewoman's eyes and strangled her with a rope.read more at Hindustan Times
Jamia students body releases video showing Delhi Police beating students in library
A video, which shows Delhi Police beating students with sticks at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University's reading hall on the day violence broke out at the campus amid protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, has been released. The video was released by 'Jamia Coordination Committee', a students body. In the video, a student can be seen hiding under the table.read more at The Quint
24-yr-old Dalit stops to defecate in field in Tamil Nadu, gets lynched
A 24-year-old Dalit man, who worked at a petrol pump near Tamil Nadu's Villupuram, was lynched when he squatted by the road to defecate. “A woman working on a site nearby saw him and thought he was flashing. We are probing further,” police said. Police on Friday arrested seven people after videos of the torture began circulating in the area.read more at The Quint
Manmohan Singh had asked me if he should resign as PM: Montek Ahluwalia
Former Planning Commission deputy chairperson Montek Singh Ahluwalia has said that Manmohan Singh had once asked him if he should resign from the Prime Minister's post. "Rahul Gandhi had criticised an ordinance brought in by UPA government... A lot of people said that Rahul’s actions reduced the dignity of the Prime Minister and therefore, the PM should resign," he added.read more at The Quint
2 policemen allegedly rape 20-year-old woman in hotel room in UP
A 20-year-old woman has alleged that two policemen raped her in a hotel room near a railway station in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur. "Prima facie, the woman went to the hotel room willingly with some men. However, a probe is underway and culprits won't be spared," police said. The girl is undergoing treatment at the district hospital.read more at PTI
'Who needs an Oscar? I'm popular in US now', jokes Ukrainian President
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joked that he had dreamt of winning an Oscar, but has now achieved popularity in the US due to US President Donald Trump's impeachment. "I didn't want to gain popularity in such a way," he added. Prior to becoming the President, Zelenskyy was a producer, screenwriter and actor.read more at Reuters
Man attempts to seal wife's vagina with superglue in Kenya over suspected affairs
A Kenyan man allegedly attempted to seal his wife's vagina with super glue because he believed she was having four affairs. Dennis Mumo told police he discovered messages his wife had been sending to men on social media, including nude photos. The 36-year-old, who has been arrested, confessed to the incident, saying he did it to save his marriage.read more at Times Now
TV actor Siddharth Shukla beats model Asim Riaz to win 'Bigg Boss 13'
Television actor Siddharth Shukla has been declared the winner of reality TV show 'Bigg Boss 13'. Siddharth, who is best known for playing the role of Shivraj Alok Shekhar in 'Balika Vadhu', was awarded the Bigg Boss trophy along with ₹40-lakh cash prize. Model Asim Riaz finished as first runner-up, while Shehnaaz Gill was named second runner-up.read more at Hindustan Times
Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh named Best Actress, Actor at Filmfare 2020
Alia Bhatt has won the Best Actress award at Filmfare Awards 2020 for her role in 'Gully Boy', clinching the Filmfare top actress trophy for the third time. Ranveer Singh was named the Best Actor for 'Gully Boy'. Meanwhile, 'Gully Boy' won the award for the Best Film, while its director Zoya Akhtar was named the Best Director.read more at Times Now
5-year-old boy saves 7 family members after his house catches fire in US
Noah Woods, a 5-year-old boy was credited for saving seven of his family members after his house caught fire in Georgia, US, the fire department said. He got himself, 2-year-old sister and dog out of the window and woke his uncle up to alert the others. Noah and four other family members were treated for minor burns and smoke inhalation.How did India's curbs on refined palm oil imports change global oil trade?
India's curbs on refined palm oil imports reportedly targeting Malaysia has disrupted global edible oil trade, with Indonesia diverting supplies to India. To compensate, Malaysia increased shipments to other markets like Pakistan, Saudi and Ghana, which have traditionally bought heavily from Indonesia. India's soyoil and sunflower oil imports jumped sharply in January as palm oil's price rose.read more at Reuters
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