Mamata attacks PM Modi, calls for movie titled ‘Disastrous Prime Minister’

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday questioned the timing of the release of the film, The Accidental Prime Minister, ahead of the gen Read more...

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday questioned the timing of the release of the film, The Accidental Prime Minister, ahead of the general election and wryly commented that all prime ministers were accidental. Source: HT

Sarri blasts ‘unprofessional’ Bayern over Hudson-Odoi interest

Maurizio Sarri has lashed out at Bayern Munich for their “unprofessional” behaviour after the Bundesliga club publicly expressed their interest in Read more...

Maurizio Sarri has lashed out at Bayern Munich for their “unprofessional” behaviour after the Bundesliga club publicly expressed their interest in Chelsea starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi.Chelsea have reportedly turned down a £35 million bid from Bayern for the 18-year-old, who has less than 18 months to run on his current contract . Source- HT

Anushka Sharma gets a talking statue at Madame Tussauds, first Indian to get the honour

With an interactive wax statue, Anushka Sharrma joins Oprah Winfrey, Cristiano Ronaldo and the likes at Madame Tussauds Singapore. Anushka’s will be Read more...

With an interactive wax statue, Anushka Sharrma joins Oprah Winfrey, Cristiano Ronaldo and the likes at Madame Tussauds Singapore. Anushka’s will be the first talking figurine at Singapore’s museum. Source: HT

Hima Das, India is proud of you, say Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh, Akshay Kumar

Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan, among several others, joined an elated nation to congratulate Hima Das on winning t Read more...

Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan, among several others, joined an elated nation to congratulate Hima Das on winning the women’s 400 metre event at the IAAF World U20 in Finland. Hima is the first Indian athlete to win a gold at an IAAF event. Source: HT

India vs Australia: Great ambassador for cricket - MS Dhoni receives massive praise from Australian cricketers

Australia’s Test captain Tim Paine termed him as one of the best wicket-keeper batsmen to have ever played the game of cricket. He went on to say th Read more...

Australia’s Test captain Tim Paine termed him as one of the best wicket-keeper batsmen to have ever played the game of cricket. He went on to say that Dhoni is the best in white-ball cricket. Source: HT

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli reveals retirement plan, says won’t pick up bat again

Retired cricketers plying their trade in T20 leagues might be a global trend right now but India captain Virat Kohli says he wouldn’t even be “see Read more...

Retired cricketers plying their trade in T20 leagues might be a global trend right now but India captain Virat Kohli says he wouldn’t even be “seen around the scene” the day he is “totally spent” to pick up the bat again. Source: HT

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee mocks PM Modi for using teleprompters

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for using a teleprompter for delivering speeches in English Read more...

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for using a teleprompter for delivering speeches in English. Source: HT

We will leave 2 seats for Congress, says Akhilesh Yadav on Lok Sabha poll plan

In a snub to the Congress, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that not more than two seats would be left for the party in the SP-BS Read more...

In a snub to the Congress, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that not more than two seats would be left for the party in the SP-BSP alliance plan for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. “We will leave two seats for Congress but won’t say anything on whether it will be on board or not,” the former chief minister said. Source: HT

Sacked CBI chief Alok Verma resigns, says natural justice was scuttled

Alok Verma, the first CBI director to be removed by a PM-led panel, refused to take up his next assignment and resigned from service on Friday. Verma, Read more...

Alok Verma, the first CBI director to be removed by a PM-led panel, refused to take up his next assignment and resigned from service on Friday. Verma, who was not allowed to represent before the three-member committee, said “natural justice was scuttled and the entire process was turned upside down in ensuring that the undersigned is removed from the post of the Director”. Source: HT

PM Modi invincible, so opposition looks for allies: Amit Shah

Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party and Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party are set to formalise their alliance on Saturday. At a meeting of party workers Read more...

Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party and Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party are set to formalise their alliance on Saturday. At a meeting of party workers, BJP president Amit Shah on Friday came up with a reason why he thinks Uttar Pradesh’s two bitter rivals will join forces. Because, he told them, the opposition knows that it is impossible to defeat Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Source: HT

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11.72% decline in heinous crimes: Delhi Police

The Delhi Police has claimed that there has been an 11.72% decline in heinous crimes in the national capital. The police added that there has been a d Read more...

The Delhi Police has claimed that there has been an 11.72% decline in heinous crimes in the national capital. The police added that there has been a decline in crimes against women as 5,787 cases were registered in 2018 compared to 5,955 in 2017. Delhi Police said that incidents of murder have also decreased marginally as compared to last year. Source: Indian Express

No point of reservation if it covers whole population: Amartya

Discussing the proposed 10% reservation for economically backward people in general category, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Wednesday said, "If the wh Read more...

Discussing the proposed 10% reservation for economically backward people in general category, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Wednesday said, "If the whole of the population is covered by reservation then that would be removal of reservation." He added, "Ultimately this is a muddled thinking. But the muddled thinking may have serious political and economic effects which are seriously questionable." Source: HT

Rahul's remark on Sitharaman a new low in politics: Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has criticised Congress chief Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on her colleague Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharama Read more...

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has criticised Congress chief Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on her colleague Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, tweeting that it was "a new low in the history of Indian politics". Gandhi had said, "PM (Narendra Modi) with a 56-inch chest asked a female minister to protect him," adding, "PM didn't come to the Parliament even once." Source: Twitter

Where will you get the jobs from: Shiv Sena on 10% quota

After the Parliament cleared 10% reservation for economically weaker sections in general category, the Shiv Sena asked, "What about employment? Where Read more...

After the Parliament cleared 10% reservation for economically weaker sections in general category, the Shiv Sena asked, "What about employment? Where will you get the jobs from?" In an editorial in its mouthpiece 'Saamana', the party claimed that about 1.5-2 crore jobs had been lost due to decisions like demonetisation, adding, "There is a feeling of helplessness among youth." Source: PTI

Solve farmers' issues, then talk about coalition: Sena to BJP

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray took a dig at the BJP government saying it should solve the issues of farmers first and then talk of a coalition. Whi Read more...

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray took a dig at the BJP government saying it should solve the issues of farmers first and then talk of a coalition. While addressing Maharashtra's drought-hit farmers, he added, "If you want your drought to end permanently, you will have to end...political drought for...Shiv Sena". He said the government is not letting "farmers get anything". Source: TOI

Pak ban on Indian content won't end contact among people: VK Singh

After Pakistan Chief Justice Saqib Nisar said that Indian content will not be allowed on Pakistani television channels, Minister of State for External Read more...

After Pakistan Chief Justice Saqib Nisar said that Indian content will not be allowed on Pakistani television channels, Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh on Thursday said, "Let the Pakistan judge opine whatever he wants." "Have people stopped seeing," he asked, adding, "People to people contact will not end with one man's statement." Source: ANI

LGBTQ issues not acceptable in Army: Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat

Suggesting that the Supreme Court verdict on decriminalisation of gay sex may not be implemented in the Army, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said, "Fo Read more...

Suggesting that the Supreme Court verdict on decriminalisation of gay sex may not be implemented in the Army, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said, "For LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans) issues, in the Army these are not acceptable." When asked about the apex court's ruling on adultery, General Rawat stated, "We can't allow it to perpetrate into the Army." Source: HT

Not making Hindi mandatory, media report 'mischievous': Govt

Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar has denied reports that a draft of the New Education Policy seeks to make Hindi compulsory till Read more...

Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar has denied reports that a draft of the New Education Policy seeks to make Hindi compulsory till Class 8. "This clarification is necessitated in the wake of mischievous and misleading report in a section of the media," Javadekar tweeted. The draft policy has been prepared by a nine-member panel led by K Kasturirangan.

Be a man: Rahul to PM Modi after 'PM hid behind woman' remark

After PM Narendra Modi criticised him for his 'PM with 56-inch chest hid behind woman Defence Minister' remark, Congress President Rahul Gandhi tweete Read more...

After PM Narendra Modi criticised him for his 'PM with 56-inch chest hid behind woman Defence Minister' remark, Congress President Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "With all due respect Modi Ji, in our culture respect for women begins at home." Rahul added, "Stop shaking. Be a man and answer my question: Did...Defence Ministry object when you bypassed the original Rafale deal?" Source: PTI

PM who advised youth to fry pakodas gave reservation: Sena

After the Parliament approved 10% reservation for economically weaker sections in general category, the Shiv Sena said, "The Prime Minister, who had a Read more...

After the Parliament approved 10% reservation for economically weaker sections in general category, the Shiv Sena said, "The Prime Minister, who had advised youth to fry pakodas, had to eventually give 10% reservation." Claiming there is a feeling of helplessness among the youth, it asked, "After the government's 10% reservation, will the eligible youth be able to gain anything?" Source: ANI

PM in 'tearing hurry' to sack CBI chief due to Rafale: Rahul

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged PM Narendra Modi is in a "tearing hurry" to "sack" CBI chief Alok Verma because of the "Rafale". R Read more...

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged PM Narendra Modi is in a "tearing hurry" to "sack" CBI chief Alok Verma because of the "Rafale". Rahul's comment came after the selection committee headed by PM met to decide Verma's fate on Wednesday. Rahul further asked why PM isn't allowing Verma to present his case in front of the selection committee. Source: PTI

WB will not contribute 40% funds for the Ayushman scheme: CM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has withdrawn from the Centre's flagship 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme saying the state will not contribute 40% of the funds Read more...

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has withdrawn from the Centre's flagship 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme saying the state will not contribute 40% of the funds for the scheme. She added the Centre has to pay the "full amount" if it wants to run the scheme in the state. Ayushman Bharat is expected to cover over 10 crore families in the country. Source: ANI

J&K IAS officer who quit failed to condemn terror: Minister

After IAS officer Shah Faesal resigned in protest against "unabated killings in Kashmir" and "absence of any credible political initiative", Minister Read more...

After IAS officer Shah Faesal resigned in protest against "unabated killings in Kashmir" and "absence of any credible political initiative", Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh said the officer failed to condemn terror. He added that it showed the officer's lack of conviction. Faesal said his decision to quit was prompted by "marginalization of around 200 million Indian Muslims". Source: HT

World will take note of his cry: Chidambaram on IAS Topper who quit

After J&K's first IAS topper Shah Faesal announced his resignation from civil services over "killings in Kashmir", Congress MP P Chidambaram tweeted, Read more...

After J&K's first IAS topper Shah Faesal announced his resignation from civil services over "killings in Kashmir", Congress MP P Chidambaram tweeted, "The world will take note of his cry of anguish and defiance." "Though sad, I salute Mr @shahfaesal IAS (now resigned). Every word of his statement is true and is an indictment of the BJP government," Chidambaram added. Source: TOI

Former CM Sheila Dikshit takes over as Delhi Congress chief

Senior Congress leader Sheila Dikshit has taken over as the chief of Delhi Congress, days after party leader Ajay Maken resigned from the post citing Read more...

Senior Congress leader Sheila Dikshit has taken over as the chief of Delhi Congress, days after party leader Ajay Maken resigned from the post citing health reasons. Eighty-year-old Dikshit was the longest serving Chief Minister of the National Capital, as she served for a period of 15 years between 1998 and 2013. Source: HT

SC issues notice to West Bengal government on BJP over Rath Yatra

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the West Bengal government on a petition by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seeking permission to tak Read more...

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the West Bengal government on a petition by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seeking permission to take out a ‘rath yatra’ in the state. Source: HT

CBI chief Alok Verma back at work with limited powers, day after court win

A day after the Supreme Court set aside the government’s order sending him on forced leave, reinstated CBI Director Alok Verma took charge of his of Read more...

A day after the Supreme Court set aside the government’s order sending him on forced leave, reinstated CBI Director Alok Verma took charge of his office. Source: HT

HC says freedom of faith for all, restores OCI status of doctor

Restoring the Overseas Citizen India (OCI) status of a Kerala-born doctor accused of “missionary activities” in India, the Delhi High court on Tue Read more...

Restoring the Overseas Citizen India (OCI) status of a Kerala-born doctor accused of “missionary activities” in India, the Delhi High court on Tuesday said that “all persons in this country have a right to practice their faith in the manner they consider fit so long as it does not offend any other person”.

Jaipur farmers’ rally highlights: We will fight on the front foot, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi kicked off the party’s Lok Sabha election campaign at the Kisan rally in Jaipur today. Rajasthan Congress unit presi Read more...

Congress president Rahul Gandhi kicked off the party’s Lok Sabha election campaign at the Kisan rally in Jaipur today. Rajasthan Congress unit president Sachin Pilot said the farmers’ rally is being held in Jaipur as the promise made by Gandhi on farm loan waiver was fulfilled by the government in two days. Source: HT

SC takes serious note of ex-MP Atiq Ahmed assaulting realtor in Deoria jail

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took serious note of the alleged kidnapping and assault of a realtor at the instance of former MP Atiq Ahmed in Deoria ja Read more...

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took serious note of the alleged kidnapping and assault of a realtor at the instance of former MP Atiq Ahmed in Deoria jail recently, when the gangster-turned-politician was lodged there, and sought a report within a week from the state government on the incident. Source: HT

Quota, citizenship bills won’t trample on anyone’s rights, assures PM Narendra Modi

Speaking on two important bills – Quota and Citizenship -- passed by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that rights of a Read more...

Speaking on two important bills – Quota and Citizenship -- passed by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that rights of all sections are secure and these bills will in no way impinge on them. Source: HT

Manisha Koirala launches book on her cancer journey, says she is sure Rakesh Roshan will come out as a winner

Actor Manisha Koirala was speaking at the launch of her book Healed. Talking about Rakesh Roshan who has been diagnosed with throat cancer, she said, Read more...

Actor Manisha Koirala was speaking at the launch of her book Healed. Talking about Rakesh Roshan who has been diagnosed with throat cancer, she said, “I will pray to god that he comes out of it as a winner.” source: HT

Pakistan bowlers unhappy with captain Sarfraz Ahmed: Report

South Africa vs Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed blamed the bowlers for the team’s defeat during the post match press conference of the second Test in Cape Read more...

South Africa vs Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed blamed the bowlers for the team’s defeat during the post match press conference of the second Test in Cape Town. A report in Geo TV states that the criticism has not gone down well with the bowling unit. Source: HT

Iranian bank to open in Mumbai by March

India has permitted an Iranian private bank to open a branch in Mumbai that is expected to begin operations by March to handle transactions related to Read more...

India has permitted an Iranian private bank to open a branch in Mumbai that is expected to begin operations by March to handle transactions related to New Delhi’s oil purchases in view of American sanctions on Tehran. Source: HT

BJP to Pune police: helmet rule only on highways

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders who are opposing the Pune police initiative for mandatory use of helmets by two-wheeler riders have clarified tha Read more...

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders who are opposing the Pune police initiative for mandatory use of helmets by two-wheeler riders have clarified that they are not opposed to road safety. Source: HT

Delhi Metro’s Airport Express Line extension to be ready by 2021

The work for the 1.7-km extension of the Airport Express Line into the interior pockets of Dwarka is in full swing and once completed, it will provide Read more...

The work for the 1.7-km extension of the Airport Express Line into the interior pockets of Dwarka is in full swing and once completed, it will provide better and faster connectivity between central and southwest Delhi, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said. Source: HT

Bayern Munich sign 2018 World Cup winner Benjamin Pavard

Bayern Munich have reached an agreement to sign French defender Benjamin Pavard, who will join the German champions on a five-year deal from next seas Read more...

Bayern Munich have reached an agreement to sign French defender Benjamin Pavard, who will join the German champions on a five-year deal from next season, the Bavarian club’s sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said on Wednesday. Source: HT

Savitribai Phule Pune University gears up for ‘traditional’ convocation

As the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) is gearing up for the 114th convocation on January 11, the students and academia will also for the firs Read more...

As the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) is gearing up for the 114th convocation on January 11, the students and academia will also for the first time be shedding the European style black gowns and caps to wear traditional Indian attire. Source: HT

India vs Australia: KL Rahul revealed how Aussies could target me: Mayank Agarwal

India vs Australia: Indian opener Mayank Agarwal, who impressed everyone with his gutsy performance in his debut series in Australia, said that play Read more...

India vs Australia: Indian opener Mayank Agarwal, who impressed everyone with his gutsy performance in his debut series in Australia, said that playing in Australia is one of the toughest challenges in international cricket. Source: HT

Pune police issue e-challan to youth for riding without helmet with help from viral Facebook post

The traffic branch of Pune city police on Tuesday issued e-challan to a youth for riding without helmet in Kalyaninagar after his photo was posted on Read more...

The traffic branch of Pune city police on Tuesday issued e-challan to a youth for riding without helmet in Kalyaninagar after his photo was posted on Facebook by a woman, with whom he had arguments while driving on a footpath on Monday. The post had gone viral with received many comments. Source: HT

Govinda refuses to respond to comments made by Kader Khan’s son, calls him a child

Govinda had called Kader Khan a father figure in his life in a tweet after his death. The actor’s son had responded by saying that Govinda didn’t Read more...

Govinda had called Kader Khan a father figure in his life in a tweet after his death. The actor’s son had responded by saying that Govinda didn’t call the family even once. Source: HT

At Rajasthan rally, Rahul Gandhi’s ‘sixer’ analogy to attack PM Modi

The Congress chief criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not doing enough for the farmers and said “the PM always plays on the back foot, I wa Read more...

The Congress chief criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not doing enough for the farmers and said “the PM always plays on the back foot, I want the youth of the country to play of front foot and hit a sixer.” Source: HT

Ghaziabad administration’s order to stop property registration illegal: Allahabad HC

The order is significant as it would pave the way for property registration in 321 unauthorised colonies in Ghaziabad. The state registration departme Read more...

The order is significant as it would pave the way for property registration in 321 unauthorised colonies in Ghaziabad. The state registration department officials have now written to district officials about the high court’s order. Source: HT

Maradona takes dig at Lionel Messi again, says Barcelona captain not fit for leadership

Diego Maradona has taken another dig at fellow Argentine Lionel Messi, saying the Barcelona stalwart is not cut for a leadership role. Source: HT

Diego Maradona has taken another dig at fellow Argentine Lionel Messi, saying the Barcelona stalwart is not cut for a leadership role. Source: HT

India vs Australia: MS Dhoni, Shikhar Dhawan hit the nets at SCG as focus shifts to ODIs

India vs Australia ODIs: India have a long white-ball season lined up ahead of the marquee tournament in England this summer, with three ODIs in Aus Read more...

India vs Australia ODIs: India have a long white-ball season lined up ahead of the marquee tournament in England this summer, with three ODIs in Australia and another five ODIs in New Zealand along with a three-match T20I series there as well. Source: HT

Ethanol blending in petrol shows ‘encouraging’ results: ARAI

The tests conducted by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) on 20 per cent blending of ethanol with petrol has shown “encouraging” resu Read more...

The tests conducted by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) on 20 per cent blending of ethanol with petrol has shown “encouraging” results, prompting hope for reduced dependence on fuel, and a probable cleaner alternative. Source: HT

Will ‘bury’ BJP, says Shiv Sena leader on Amit Shah’s ‘defeat ex-allies’ remark

Days after BJP chief Amit Shah’s remarks that his party will thrash former allies if a pre-poll alliance did not materialise ahead of the Lok Sabha Read more...

Days after BJP chief Amit Shah’s remarks that his party will thrash former allies if a pre-poll alliance did not materialise ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, senior Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam has threatened to “bury” the BJP. Source: HT

Pride of BMCC award to Kulkarni, Gadjil

Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) past students association will be awarding Pride of BMCC award to two of the past students. “The award Read more...

Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) past students association will be awarding Pride of BMCC award to two of the past students. “The award will be given to retired Air Marshal Sadanand Kulkarni and well known speaker and compere Sudhir Gadgil on January 13 in a grand function to be held on BMCC college grounds. “This function is also to celebrate the golden year of the college,” said vice-principal Jagdish Lanjekar. Source: HT