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Salman Khan granted bail
Salman Khan has been granted bail by the Jodhpur court. He had been sentenced to 5 years in prison by the same court in connection with the blackbuck poaching case. Salman was accused of killing two blackbucks in the intervening night between 1 and 2 October in 1998. The co-accused Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and Neelam Kothari had all been acquitted.
Bollywood celebrates Salman Khan's bail
As superstar Salman Khan was granted bail on Saturday by a district and sessions court in Jodhpur in the 1998 black buck poaching case, his friends and well-wishers from film industry expressed their happiness over the decision. Khan, who had spent two nights in the Jodhpur Central Jail after his sentencing on Thursday, was granted bail on a bond of Rs 50,000.
Salman Khan getting VVIP treatment in Jodhpur jail: Reports
According to reports, actor Salman Khan is receiving VVIP treatment in Jodhpur Central Jail, where he is currently lodged. He reportedly sleeps in his barrack with a "special air cooler" and also gets the cigarettes he smokes. Families of Deputy Inspector General of the jail and the jailor met Salman with their children and also clicked selfies, reports added.
Salman Khan granted bail in 1998 blackbuck poaching case
Actor Salman Khan will be released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after he was granted bail by a Jodhpur court in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case on a surety of ₹50,000. The court earlier sentenced him to five years in prison and also imposed a fine of ₹10,000. Following the sentence, Salman had spent two nights in jail.
Salman Khan reaches his residence in Mumbai
Actor Salman Khan reached his residence The Galaxy Apartments in Mumbai after spending two nights in Jodhpur Central Jail. He was granted bail by Jodhpur Court in 1998 blackbuck poaching case. Salman will have to furnish two personal bail bonds of Rs 25,000 each. On Thursday, a Jodhpur Court sentenced him to 5 years in jail for killing 2 blackbucks in 1998.
Agreed on new rail line to connect Nepal with India: PM Modi
During a joint press conference with Nepalese PM KP Oli on Saturday, PM Narendra Modi said, "We have agreed to work towards a new railway line to connect Kathmandu with India." "We aim at improving waterways and railways with Nepal. Today, we reviewed the progress in various such connectivity projects," PM Modi added.
Tamil Nadu: Palaniswami launches mobile app for farmers
Tamil Nadu government has come out with a mobile application that will allow farmers to have access to nine types of services including details about their crop insurance. The app is available in Tamil and English. The app is available in Tamil and English. It includes information on available stocks of seeds and fertilisers in local government and private stores.
Jharkhand introduces Rotavirus vaccine
Rotavirus drop was launched by Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das to mark World Health Day. The CM said that efforts were being made to ensure that nobody dies because of lack of information and treatment. He said Jharkhand has joined select states of the country where Rotavirus has been launched. He said that malnutrition in Jharkhand is a major problem.
Meghalaya Minister's son driving Mercedes hits bike, 1 dead
A Meghalaya police constable was killed on Friday night after a Mercedes car driven by state Health Minister Alexander Hek's son Aibansharai Nongsiej rammed into a bike. A jail official driving the bike was grievously injured and constable Probat R Marak, who was riding pillion, was declared brought dead by a hospital.
4 killed, 20 injured as van rams into crowd in Germany
As many as four people were killed and 20 others were injured after a van rammed into a crowd in the German city of Münster on Saturday. Police had cordoned off the site of the incident and urged people to avoid visiting the area. Police officials said that the driver of the car had killed himself.
TISS Mumbai to give India its first hostel for transgenders
In a first in India, Mumbai's Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is introducing a gender-neutral hostel space on campus for students from the upcoming academic year. The ground floor of a girls hostel will serve as a dedicated space to accommodate MA students who identify themselves as transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming adults.
This will be the surname of Sania Mirza's child!
Sania Mirza, Indian tennis player, and her cricketer husband Shoaib Malik want a daughter. But what will be her child's surname? The tennis player said that the child will have Mirza Malik as a surname and not just Malik. She made the statement during a panel discussion on ‘Gender Bias' at the ‘Goa Fest 2018'
Paytm Mall raises $445 million from SoftBank, Alibaba
Paytm-owned online marketplace Paytm Mall has raised $445 million in a financing round led by Japan's SoftBank along with participation from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. As per the deal, SoftBank will hold 21% while Alibaba will own around 46% stake in the e-commerce company. The deal will reportedly value Paytm Mall at $1.9 billion.
India becomes world's second largest mobile phone producer
India has become the world's second largest mobile phone producer after China, as per information shared by Indian Cellular Association (ICA). According to the data, annual production of mobile phones in India increased from 3 million units in 2014 to 11 million units in 2017. India replaced Vietnam to become the second largest producer of mobile phones.
WhatsApp rolls out 'Change Number' feature in beta
WhatsApp has rolled out a 'Change Number' feature in its Android beta update that will enable users to migrate their data to a new number. The feature will sync chat history to the new chat on the recipients' phone and also allow users to notify specific contacts about the change. The feature can be accessed in 'Settings' and then 'Account'.
OnePlus 6 official teaser is out; confirms the device name
The official teaser of OnePlus' next flagship smartphone OnePlus 6 is out. Captioned "6et ready", the video shows blazing fast text that reads "The speed you need" followed by “6” - suggesting the presence of premium specifications, which includes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. Based on the earlier leak, the OnePlus 6 may feature a vertically-arranged dual camera set up.
OnePlus to launch Avengers Limited Edition OnePlus 6: Report
OnePlus left Star Wars fans in awe after unveiling its OnePlus 5T Star Wars limited-edition last year. Reports now claim that OnePlus has similar collaboration plans with Marvel Studios for an Avengers-themed OnePlus 6. Based on the text of the post, reports stated that it looked like this was a test video that was erroneously published on Facebook.
Google may launch mid-range Pixel phone for India in July
Google is reportedly planning to launch a mid-range Pixel smartphone specifically for price-sensitive markets like India and could launch it around July. Google is also expected to launch its smart speakers, Pixelbook laptop, and smart home automation product along with the smartphone. However, the company did not disclose any plans to open its own exclusive stores in the country.
What is SC/ST act over which Dalits called for Bharat Bandh?
The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 was implemented to protect the marginalised communities against a number of acts deemed criminal offence. These include public humiliation, parading naked or with body/face paint, insult by dumping excreta in the person's premises and deprivation of right to property, clean drinking water and passage to public place
Rekha to rap for song in Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se: Report
Veteran actress Rekha will reportedly make a cameo in a medley for 'Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se', where she will be seen rapping. She will reportedly feature in recreating the songs 'Rafta Rafta Dekho Aankh Meri Ladi Hai' and 'O Mere Sona Re'. The third instalment of the 'Yamla Pagla Deewana' franchise, it stars Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol
How the hell will I get another Komolika: Ekta to Urvashi
Reacting to a video shared by Urvashi Dholakia as her character 'Komolika' from TV serial 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay', producer Ekta Kapoor said, "How the hell will I get another Komolika." This comes amidst reports of reboot of the TV serial 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay'. Urvashi had earlier said that she is glad that people remember her character even after 16 years.
Govt asks PNB to share scam details with ICAI
The government has asked PNB, CBI and Enforcement Directorate to share details of the $2.1-billion scam with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. A high-level group constituted by the accounting body is studying the systemic issues involved in fraud. The 10-member panel, which has met at least three times, is awaiting more information, ICAI President Naveen ND Gupta said.
Saina's father gets access to CWG village after her outburst
The Indian Olympic Association has now granted Saina Nehwal's father access to the athletes' village at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, a day after the shuttler posted tweets complaining about his name missing from the list of team officials. Earlier, the IOA had said her father was an "accredited Extra Official" and wasn't allowed accommodation in the village.
Aadhaar database has no financial, health details: UIDAI
Aadhaar-issuing body UIDAI has said it doesn't have details about bank accounts, mutual funds, health records, or financial and property details of Aadhaar holders, and "will never have" such data. UIDAI said that its database holds only minimal information of the biometric ID holders, including select demographic details. "Aadhaar is an identifier, not a profiling tool," it reiterated.
Jio Payments Bank commences operations from today
Jio Payments Bank has commenced operations with effect from April 3, the Reserve Bank of India has announced. Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries was one of the 11 applicants which were given in-principle approval by the RBI for the setting up of a payments bank. Payments banks can accept a restricted deposit, which is currently limited to ₹1 lakh per customer.
Air India delays payment of March salaries to employees
National carrier Air India has delayed the payment of salaries of employees for March and is yet to communicate the reasons for the delay, according to reports. The disinvestment-bound airline has a staff strength of over 21,000, including around 11,200 on permanent rolls. The government has proposed selling 76% stake in the airline as well as transfer its management control.
Ola in talks to acquire Uber's India business: Report
Homegrown cab aggregator Ola is in talks with US-based ride-hailing startup Uber to acquire its India business, according to reports. The deal is reportedly being negotiated by Japan's SoftBank, which is the biggest investor in both the companies. Earlier, SoftBank Vision Fund's CEO Rajeev Misra had said that Uber should focus on its market share in the US for profitability.
SpaceX launches 10 satellites aboard used Falcon 9 rocket
Elon Musk-led space exploration startup SpaceX on Friday launched a used Falcon 9 rocket loaded with 10 satellites for American communications company Iridium. The launch was carried out from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, United States. SpaceX did not attempt to recover the Falcon 9 rocket's first stage after launch.
SpiceJet air hostesses strip-searched, asked to remove pads
SpiceJet air hostesses protested at Chennai Airport on Saturday after they were allegedly strip-searched by the airline's own security, claiming they were even asked to remove sanitary pads from their bags. SpiceJet said the searches were conducted at some of its stations on March 28 and 29, after a tip-off that cabin crew were swindling off cash from in-flight sales.
3 people arrested, 9 minors detained over CBSE papers leak
Three people were arrested and nine minors were detained on Saturday over the CBSE Class 10 Maths and Class 12 Economics papers leak. Around 25 people were earlier questioned by a Special Investigation Team probing the case. The CBSE announced that Class 12 exam will be reconducted while a decision on Class 10 retest is yet to be taken.
Railways opens luxury saloon coach to public for first time
In a first, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited on Friday operated its Railway Saloon Coach for common people. The coach departed from Old Delhi Railway station for its maiden tour to Katra in Jammu and Kashmir. The coach has two bedrooms with attached bath, a large living cum dining room, kitchenette, and a rear window.
LED lights installed at all railway stations within deadline
The Railways has said it has achieved its target of installing LED lights across railway stations. The move would help the Railways save ₹50 crore per year in electricity bills and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 60,000 tonne, it added. The initial deadline to achieve the target was March 31, 2019 but it was revised to March 31, 2018.
Court suspends 2-year jail term given to Daler Mehndi
The court of additional district and sessions judge Rajeev Kalra on Friday suspended the two-year jail term awarded to Punjabi pop singer Daler Mehndi in a 2003 human trafficking case. Mehndi's defence counsel had moved an appeal against the sentence, awarded to him by a Patiala Court. The suspension order means he'll not be jailed till the appeal is decided.
India announces $10 billion development aid for Africa
PM Narendra Modi on Friday announced a $10-billion aid for the development of Africa. Addressing an Indian diaspora in Kenya via video conferencing, PM Modi said Indians living abroad are true "national ambassadors" as they play a vital role in strengthening India's ties with other nations. As many as 18 new embassies and High Commissions will be opened in Africa.
Vaishno Devi pilgrimage suspended due to heavy crowd
The Vaishno Devi Cave Shrine pilgrimage has been suspended from the Katra base camp due to heavy rush of pilgrims. Officials said the ticket counter had to be closed nearly two hours before scheduled closure due to a huge number of people. Around 15,000-20,000 pilgrims are stranded at the Katra base camp, officials further revealed.
Pune tea seller sets benchmark by making Rs 12 lakh per month
PUNE: A tea seller in Maharashtra's Pune city has set a benchmark for his competitor by making Rs 12 lakh per month.
Navnath Yewle, co-founder of Yewle Tea house, says he is going to make it an international brand very soon. "Unlike 'pakora' business, this tea selling business is also creating employment for Indians. This business is growing fast and I'm happy," Navnath told ANI.
Currently, Yewle Tea House has got three centers in the city and every center has about 12 employees working in it.
Mobile internet users in India may hit 478mn by June: Report
The number of mobile Internet users in India is likely to reach 478 million by June 2018, according to a report by Internet and Mobile Association of India and Kantar-IMRB. The number increased by 17.2% from December 2016 to hit 456 million by December 2017. The popularity of the mobile Internet in the country was attributed to its affordability.
Delhi airport misplaces thousands of bags after system fails
Thousands of bags were reported to be missing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday after the baggage handling system detected a failure. The failure occurred as the airport witnessed an increased footfall due to the upcoming long weekend, an airport spokesperson said. The incidents of dangerous goods being recovered from baggage increased by 30%, he added.
₹1.3 lakh spent daily on tea by Maha CM's Office: Congress
Congress has stated that Maharashtra CM's Office has spent ₹1.3 lakh daily on 26,650 cups of tea, citing an RTI reply that revealed ₹3.3 crore was spent in 2017-18. Demanding an investigation into "Chai pe kharcha", Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam said, "It's a scam...Tea was not served but only bills were generated."
Hichki was supposed to be a male-centric film: Director
Filmmaker Siddharth P Malhotra, who directed Rani Mukerji starrer 'Hichki', has revealed that it was initially supposed to be a male-centric film. Adding that filmmaker Maneesh Sharma suggested him to change the protagonist to female, Siddharth further said, "For five years, I was looking for heroes in my mind. But I...finally made the changes. Today we're celebrating the success."
Vidya Balan to play a gangster in upcoming film: Reports
According to reports, Vidya Balan will be seen portraying a gangster in her upcoming film. "The drama sees the leading lady as a grey character. The role is that of a strong-minded woman who is almost a crime overlord," a report stated. The film will be directed by Jyoti Kapur Das, who has also penned the script.
Katrina's sister to debut in B'wood with 'Time To Dance'
Actress Katrina Kaif's sister Isabelle Kaif is set to make her debut in Bollywood with a film titled 'Time To Dance'. She will star opposite actor Sooraj Pancholi in the dance film. While Isabelle will reportedly play a ballroom and Latin dancer in the film, Sooraj will be seen playing a street dancer.
Union Minister Babul Supriyo was caught on camera threatening to "rip off the skin" of locals who staged protests against Ram Navami violence in his Asansol constituency in West Bengal. The minister lost his temper when a protestor said, "Even I can hit you". Meanwhile, an FIR was lodged against Supriyo for violating section 144 imposed in the area.
PM Modi will destroy nation: Shah's translator at poll rally
BJP MP Prahlad Joshi wrongly translated BJP President Amit Shah's Hindi speech to Kannada at a Karnataka rally, saying, "PM Narendra Modi will do nothing for the poor, Dalit and downtrodden...He will destroy the nation." Shah had actually said, "(Congress) Siddaramaiah government cannot develop Karnataka...PM Modi and BS Yeddyurappa will together make it the number one state."
Actress Katrina Kaif's sister Isabelle Kaif is set to make her debut in Bollywood with a film titled 'Time To Dance'. She will star opposite actor Sooraj Pancholi in the dance film. While Isabelle will reportedly play a ballroom and Latin dancer in the film, Sooraj will be seen playing a street dancer.
I'll rip your skin off: Union Minister threatens protesters
Union Minister Babul Supriyo was caught on camera threatening to "rip off the skin" of locals who staged protests against Ram Navami violence in his Asansol constituency in West Bengal. The minister lost his temper when a protestor said, "Even I can hit you". Meanwhile, an FIR was lodged against Supriyo for violating section 144 imposed in the area.
PM Modi will destroy nation: Shah's translator at poll rally
BJP MP Prahlad Joshi wrongly translated BJP President Amit Shah's Hindi speech to Kannada at a Karnataka rally, saying, "PM Narendra Modi will do nothing for the poor, Dalit and downtrodden...He will destroy the nation." Shah had actually said, "(Congress) Siddaramaiah government cannot develop Karnataka...PM Modi and BS Yeddyurappa will together make it the number one state."
1,000 students may have accessed leaked CBSE papers: Police
The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Friday claimed that at least 1,000 students may have accessed the leaked Class 10 Mathematics and Class 12 Economics CBSE question papers. The investigation has also revealed that the leak is confined only to the National Capital. More than 60 people, including students, have been questioned by the police in connection with the leak.
Railways gets more job applications than Aus' population
The Railways has received over 25 million job applications, which is more than Australia's entire population. The state-run organisation had advertised 90,000 job openings last month in the biggest recruitment drive under the NDA government. With 1.3 million people, the Railways is already the biggest employer in India and is currently in the midst of a $130-billion modernisation plan.
Urvashi Rautela's fake Aadhaar card used to book hotel room
Actress Urvashi Rautela's fake Aadhaar card was used to book a room at a five-star hotel in Mumbai, where she was attending an event. "Someone has misused my name and photograph on the Aadhaar card...However, the Aadhaar number didn't belong to me," she claimed. Investigators are scanning the IP address records to find where the booking was done from.
BJP MP booked for attacking cop, violating prohibitory order
BJP MP Babul Supriyo has been booked for assaulting a policeman and violating prohibitory orders under Section 144 as he tried to enter his constituency of Asansol in West Bengal. Supriyo was barred by the police from entering Asansol which witnessed violence during Ram Navmi. Supriyo said it is his duty to stand by his people in times of trouble.
Railways hikes vacancies by 20,000 after over 2 crore apply
After the Indian Railways received over two crore applications for about 90,000 job openings, it hiked the vacancies by 20,000 on Thursday. It also declared that more than 9,000 jobs would be created in the Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) and Railway Protection Force (RPF). Further, 10,000 additional jobs will be created in L-1 and L-2 categories.
Indian national held in Punjab for spying for Pak's ISI
State Special Operations Cell and Military Intelligence in Punjab arrested a man who was allegedly hired by Pakistani intelligence agency ISI to spy on the Indian Army. Preliminary questioning revealed that an ISI official recruited him through Facebook 7 months ago. Photographs of vital installations, restricted areas' hand-made maps and Army attack formations information were recovered from him.
