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Prince Harry's car up for sale
A luxury car of Prince Harry has been listed for sale for 71,900 pounds (approximately 94,000 dollars).The 2017 Audi RS6 Avant has been listed on AutoTrader in the United Kingdom, reported People magazine.It also comes with 14,760 dollars worth of options, like a panoramic sunroof, privacy glass and heated seats. The top speed restriction is also increased to 174 mph.Harry used the car in May 2017 to make the hour-and-a-half journey from Pippa Middleton's wedding ceremony in Englefield to London to pick up then-girlfriend and now Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle, so she could partake in the evening reception.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Harry and Meghan got married on May 19.
Woman's decomposed body found in almirah
The decomposed body of a 25-year-old woman was found in a wardrobe of her flat in northeast Delhi's Gokalpuri today, police said. It is suspected that she was in a live-in relationship with a man, who was married. The victim was allegedly pressurising him to get a divorce from his wife and get married to her, a police official said. The woman had started living away from her parents after they opposed her relationship with the man, whose house is in the same locality as the flat in which she was staying, the official said. Her live-in partner informed the police today about a foul smell coming from her house and police found the body inside the almirah, he said. It is suspected that she was strangulated and she had died a few days ago. Police are questioning her live-in partner and neighbours, he added.
Triple talaq victims should join Hinduism: Sadhvi Prachi
Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Sadhvi Prachi has asked Muslim woman who faced triple talaq to join Hinduism. In provocative remarks here on Tuesday, she said if women marry in Islam, they will definitely undergo a divorce. This will be followed by the horrible halala, she told reporters here, referring to the controversial form of marriage. So kick the culture which ruins lives and adopt Hinduism, Sadhvi Prachi, who has been booked for hate speech in the past, said. She said Hinduism binds a couple for seven lifetimes. In Hindu society, you will get good values and good sons. Please join, you are welcome, she said, offering Muslim women a life in heaven. The controversial preacher said she wanted to meet activist Nida Khan who is fighting against practices like triple talaq and halala.
Amid cancer treatment, Irrfan Khan finds new perspective
Actor Irrfan Khan is a Bollywood star and Hollywood chameleon, who has bounced between the two with ease for decades, working with everyone from Mira Nair to Wes Anderson and Ang Lee and stealing scenes in both Oscar-winners ("Slumdog Millionaire") and blockbusters ("Jurassic World") alike. But all that's been put on hold as he undergoes treatment in London for a neuroendocrine tumor, a rare form of cancer. Although Khan's life now is very different from only a few months ago, he still has films that he worked on as recently last year coming out, including "Puzzle," a poignant character drama expanding to 11 cities this weekend. The indie film from Oscar-nominated producer Marc Turtletaub ("Little Miss Sunshine") is about a stifled suburban housewife, played by Kelly Macdonald, who forms a bond with a more cosmopolitan man, (Khan), over a shared fondness for puzzles. It's one that the 51-year-old actor is immensely proud of, and eager to talk about, but, he also knows very keenly how .
Ex-Assam guv Bhishma Narain Singh dead; tributes pour in
Former Union minister Bhishma Narain Singh died at a private hospital in Noida following prolonged illness, hospital sources said today. He was 85. Singh, who was diagnosed with "high grade B cell lymphoma with metastasis", died last evening at Fortis Noida, they said. "He was admitted to the hospital on July 28 and passed away yesterday at 4:35 pm," a spokesperson of the hospital said. Singh, who had also served as governor of Assam, died of "septic shock with multi-organ failure", he said. Condolences poured in from various quarters with former president Pranab Mukherjee, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and other senior leaders paying homage to him. "Deeply saddened at the passing away of Dr Bhishma Narain Singh, long time colleague and a dear friend. May God give strength to his family & friends in this time of grief. His contributions to the nation & Congress party will forever be remembered," Mukherjee ...
Married couple caught attending mass wedding for govt grants
An already married couple, who had attended a mass marriage just to get the grants the state government was doling out, was caught out when the woman was spotted feeding her newborn, officials said. The mass marriage under the Mukhya Mantri Samuhik Vivah Yojna was organised yesterday at Nebua Naurangia block in neighbouring Kushinagar district. It was also attended by local BJP MLA Jatashankar Tripathi and District Magistrate Naveen Kumar. The reality came to light when the woman started feeding her child in a corner at the mass marriage venue. Mamta, a resident of Devtaha, was married to Pradeep, a resident of Khanu Chapra area in the district. The couple had married two years ago. When people spotted her feeding a baby, she admitted that she was married and the baby was hers. When asked, social welfare officer of Kushinagar, TK Singh, said: "Yes, the information about an already married couple getting married came to us and a probe has been initiated. If the information turns out to
India-Pak relations to improve with Imran as PM: Navjot Sidhu
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu today hoped relations between India and Pakistan would improve with Imran Khan becoming his country's prime minister, saying he was keen to attend the swearing-in. "If I am allowed, then I will definitely go. It is a huge honour," Punjab's Local Bodies Minister said, while making clear that his participation would depend on permission from the Centre. Sidhu said Khan's elevation could make real his dream of seeing the celebrations for the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev next year begin from Nankana Sahib in Pakistan. BJP MP Subramanian Swamy slammed him for accepting the invitation, saying Sidhu's decision to go was treacherous as the new Imran Khan-led government will be a front for terrorists. Sidhu heaped praises on the former Pakistan cricket captain, referring to him as a pure soul and someone who was seen as a Greek god. "My personal opinion is that sportsmen break barriers. They unite people. I see a sportsman in great ...
Mumbai police caution people against 'Kiki Challenge'
The city police today advised people against taking up the 'Kiki dance challenge' saying it poses a threat to their safety. In a tweet posted today, Mumbai police said, "We love your safety and can't leave it to be decided by Kiki!" The police used hash tags #GetInToTheCar #kikiChallenge #InMySafetyFeelings to drive home the message. Kiki is an internet challenge thrown by Canadian rapper Drake, which involves jumping out of a moving car and dancing alongside it to his song 'In My Feelings'. The city police also displayed similar messages on the digital boards installed in the city. "Kiki is bored of her own challenge. Stop it! #GetIntoTheCar," the message read. On July 26, the Mumbai police had warned the people about the trend. "Not just a risk for you but your act can put life of others at risk too. Desist from public nuisance or face the music!" the police had said on Twitter.
India-Pak relation to improve with Imran Khan as PM: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu today hoped relations between India and Pakistan would improve with Imran Khan becoming his country's prime minister, saying he was all set to attend the swearing-in. "If I am allowed, then I will definitely go. It is a huge honour," the Punjab minister said, alluding to a clearance by the Centre. "My personal opinion is that sportsmen break barriers. They unite people. I see a sportsman in great Imran khan and I see someone who will always do good to mankind. I have great hopes that relations will improve," Sidhu said. He also referred to the former Pakistan cricketer as a Greek god and a pure soul. I believe this could be a new era, this could be a new dawn and this could usher in an era of hope," Sidhu told reporters. Sidhu figures in the list of Indian celebrities who have reportedly been invited for Khan's swearing-in ceremony. These include actor Aamir Khan and former cricketers Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar. Imran Khan's party, ...
Imran Khan's swearing-in invite personal: Sidhu
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Thursday said that Pakistan Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan's invite for the oath-taking ceremony is a personal one.While addressing a press conference here, Sidhu said, "He (Imran Khan) has risen from the scratch in politics, he has exhibited great character. I see him as a ray of hope.""It is a huge honour for me. It is a personal invitation from him and not a political one. I respect the foreign policy of the Government (of India) and the country, but this is a personal invitation. I believe sports persons and artistes break barriers," he added.Sidhu said on Wednesday that he would attend the swearing-in-ceremony of Imran Khan which is scheduled on August 11.Calling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief as 'a man of character', Sidhu asserted that the leader could be trusted. "It is a great honour and I accept the invitation. Men of genius are admired, men of power are feared but men of character are trusted. Khan Sahab is a man
Trump hopes to see Kim soon after receiving remains of soldiers
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he hopes to see North Korean leader Kim Jong-un soon, and thanked Kim for sending the remains of American soldiers killed during the Korean War (1950-1953).
Rajya Sabha congratulates best parliamentarian awardees
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday congratulated the members who were conferred with the best parliamentarian awards by President Ram Nath Kovind.
Cong slams Haryana CM for 'snubbing' job seeker
The opposition Congress in Haryana has slammed Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for allegedly snubbing a man who had urged him to keep his "promise" and provide him a government job. Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala shared a video of Khattar on his Twitter handle in which the chief minister is seen snubbing the man, a resident of Karnal from where Khattar is an MLA. On July 22, Khattar was listening to grievances of people at the PWD Rest House in Karnal. There, the man who identified himself as T P Arora, reminded the chief minister of the job promise he had made to him during his visit to his residence two years ago. In the video, the man is seen reminding Khattar of the "promise", but the chief minister tells him, "Achhe haath paar hai ki nahin tumahare" (you look fit and healthy). "Kamao, khao, koi sarkari naukri tumhare liye nahin hai (earn your living, there is no government job for you)," Khattar tells him as the man is seen repeatedly pleading to Khattar to keep his ..
Jennifer Aniston up for 'Friends' reunion
Fans of TV show "Friends" can rejoice as Jennifer Aniston would love to play Rachel Green again if there is revival. Aniston, who shot to global fame with the show in the '90s, says the NBC show was the "greatest job" she ever had. "Before that show ended, people were asking if we were coming back. Courteney (Cox) and Lisa (Kudrow) and I talk about it. I fantasize about it. It really was the greatest job I ever had. I don't know what it would look like today, but you never know. So many shows are being successfully rebooted," she said in an interview with InStyle magazine. And if not all castmembers are willing, Aniston, 49, said she along with the other two female stars can always go for "The Golden Girls" reboot. "I know Matt LeBlanc (Joey) doesn't want to be asked that question anymore. But maybe we could talk him into it. Or we just give it some time and then Lisa, Courteney, and I could reboot The Golden Girls and spend our last years together on wicker furniture," she ...
Man kills daughter who wanted inter-caste marriage
A 21-year-old woman was strangled to death by her father, who was against her decision to marry a man from another caste, in a village here, police said today. The incident took place in Daulatpur village in the Bhira area on the night of July 31. Dataram's daughter Puja was in a relationship with a man from another caste. The two wanted to get married, but Dataram opposed it, Superintendent of Police, Kheri, Ramlal Verma said. On Tuesday, the couple had submitted an application for court marriage. The woman's father tried to convince her, but she did not budge. Flying into a rage, he strangulated her, the SP said. Dataram reached the Bhira police station and surrendered yesterday. Based on a complaint of the woman's mother, a case has been registered, the SP said.
Trump thanks Kim Jong-un for 'keeping his words'
United States President Donald Trump thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for beginning the process of repatriation of remains of US soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War."Thank you to Chairman Kim Jong-un for keeping your word & starting the process of sending home the remains of our great and beloved missing fallen! I am not at all surprised that you took this kind action. Also, thank you for your nice letter - l look forward to seeing you soon!" he tweeted.This comes after the return of as many as 55 US servicemen's remains from the Korean War.US Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday (local time) welcomed the arrival of the remains and attended a ceremony in Hawaii's Hickam Air Force Base along with his wife, Karen and two individuals who had lost their fathers during the Korean War, as reported by Fox News.There are as many as 7,699 US servicemen that are unaccounted for from the 1950-53 Korean War, with around 5,300 believed to have died in North Korea. Those who died
Steve Jobs lied about naming Apple Lisa after daughter
In her upcoming memoir, Lisa Brennan-Jobs, late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' daughter has revealed that her father lied about naming a computer after her.Apple Lisa was released in 1983 and as Lisa-Brennan Jobs was born in 1978, it was inferred that the computer was named after her, Mashable reported.However, in her memoir titled Small Fry, Lisa-Brennan Jobs reveals that her father lied to her until she was 27 and U2 founder Bono exposed the truth.Lisa, short for Locally Integrated Software Architecture, was in fact a failure with 3,000 unsold units.
Car crashes into signboard outside EC office
A car rammed into the signboard outside the Election Commission office this morning, police said. The incident occurred at 4 am. The car was coming from Dhaula Kuan, they said. Police said the man at the wheel lost control of the vehicle and it crashed into the signboard outside the Election Commission after knocking down police barricades. The man told police that it was an automatic car, and he was still learning to drive it, the officer said.
Demi Lovato may be released from hospital soon
Singer-actress Demi Lovato, who allegedly nearly died following a drug overdose last week, is doing a lot better now and is expected to be released from the hospital this week.
NINL logs best monthly production record
Odisha-based Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL) posted the best ever monthly production in July 2018 at its Kalinga Nagar plant by churning out 83,690 ton hot metal. The plant also produced 76,687 ton pig iron last month which is the best monthly production of the company since its inception, a company release said. The company achieved this feat surpassing the recent record production of 74,960 ton hot metal and 69,780 ton pig iIron in June this year. The company also registered the highest sinter production of 1,32,990 ton during the month surpassing its previous best of 1,23,300 ton in April, 2013. Vice-Chairman & MD of NINL S S Mohanty congratulated the plant collective for the achievement, a press release issued by the NINL said. After successful completion of a major overhauling of its blast furnace, the NINL recorded a shift in its daily, weekly and monthly production records in the last three months, the release said. The NINL is now all set to begin billet