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HMS Queen Elizabeth captain sacked from post over official car 'misuse': reports
The captain of HMS Queen Elizabeth, the British Royal Navy's largest and most powerful warship, has been stripped of his command for allegedly misusing an official car on weekends, media reports said Friday. The Royal Navy confirmed that Commodore Nick Cooke-Priest, 50, had been reassigned to a new role, without giving a reason. But navy sources told the BBC that his removal was over his use of a car of the Ministry of Defence for personal trips. A new commanding officer has been appointed to the aircraft carrier, the report said. It is believed that major Royal Navy warships and their captains are loaned a car for use on official duties. However, according to The Sun, an official investigation found he had used the Ford Galaxy as if it was his own and found him guilty of an "error of judgement". The HMS Queen Elizabeth, commissioned in 2017, is the lead ship of the Queen Elizabeth class of aircraft carriers, the largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy. It is capable of ...
Internet sensation Grumpy Cat passes away
Grumpy Cat, the Internet's most popular cat and one of its first viral memes, has died at age seven, her family announced on Friday.
HMS Queen Elizabeth captain sacked from post over car 'misuse': reports
The captain of HMS Queen Elizabeth, the British Royal Navy's largest and most powerful warship, has been sacked from his role for allegedly misusing an official car on weekends, media reports said Friday. The Royal Navy confirmed that Commodore Nick Cooke-Priest had been reassigned to a new role, without giving a reason. But navy sources told the BBC that his removal was over his use of a car of the Ministry of Defence for personal trips. A new commanding officer has been appointed to the aircraft carrier, the report said. It is believed that major Royal Navy warships and their captains are loaned a car for use on official duties. However, according to The Sun, an official investigation found he had used the Ford Galaxy as if it was his own and found him guilty of an "error of judgement". The HMS Queen Elizabeth, commissioned in 2017, is the lead ship of the Queen Elizabeth class of aircraft carriers, the largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy. It is capable of carrying up to .
HMS Queen Elizabeth captain removed from post over car 'misuse': report
The captain of the British Royal Navy's prestigious warship HMS Queen Elizabeth has been removed from his command following reports that he misused an official car, according to a media report Friday. The Royal Navy confirmed Commodore Nick Cooke-Priest had been reassigned to a new role, without giving a reason. But navy sources told the BBC that his removal was over his use of a car of the Ministry of Defence for personal trips. A new commanding officer has been appointed to the aircraft carrier, the report said. The HMS Queen Elizabeth, commissioned in 2017, is the lead ship of the Queen Elizabeth class of aircraft carriers, the largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy. It is capable of carrying up to 60 aircraft. The report noted that while the offence may appear relatively minor, it was felt that his position had become untenable and that the commanding officer must be beyond reproach. A Royal Navy spokesman said: "We can confirm Captain Nick Cooke-Priest has been reassigned
Jeff Bezos' father emigrated from Cuba alone at 16
Mike Bezos, father of the richest man in the world, Jeff Bezos, was just 16 when he boarded a flight in Cuba for Miami, a city in Florida, US.
Internet star Grumpy Cat dies at age of seven
Internet star "Grumpy Cat" has died at the age of seven, her owners said early Friday. "We are unimaginably heartbroken to announce the loss of our beloved Grumpy Cat," they said in a statement on Twitter. The famous feline, whose frowning visage endeared her to millions of fans across social media and saw her photographed with celebrities including Stan Lee and Jennifer Lopez, passed away Tuesday "in the arms of her mommy, Tabatha" at her home in Arizona. "Despite care from top professionals, as well as from her very loving family, Grumpy encountered complications from a recent urinary tract infection that unfortunately became too tough for her to overcome," they said. "Besides being our baby and a cherished member of the family, Grumpy Cat has helped millions of people smile all around the world -- even when times were tough. Her spirit will continue to live on through her fans everywhere." Hundreds of fans posted messages of condolences on social media. "Rest in peace, darling. ...
Printmaker's exhibited art says life is balancing act
For printmaker Jaskanwal, life is a balancing act of soft and harsh emotions, and so is her art. In her latest exhibition, which celebrates three decades of printmaking and her retirement as a fine arts professor, the artist displays 50 prints that visualize an important message on feelings.
Jodie Foster's mother-cum-manager dead
Actress Jodie Foster's mother and manager Evelyn Brandy Foster is no more. She was 90.
A 'Game of Thrones' to remember
David Benioff and Dan Weiss brought alive the world of "Game of Thrones" on the small screen in 2011, and it has been a ride full of drama, action, betrayal, murder, mystery, hope and scares since then, making it a global phenomenon.
Azam Khan's wife alleges death threat to family
Wife of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has alleged a threat to her family from the administrative officials of Rampur and has also sought their removal."Some of the district officials (of Rampur) and other officials are doing some planning against me and my family. They want to kill my husband and my son," Dr. Tazeen Fatima told reporters.Fatima also alleged that officials influenced voters and conspired to spread violence in the region."Those officers who have been deployed to protect the common man are themselves afraid of the people of Rampur. If this is true that these officers have no right to remain in the position. They conspire to influence the voters and spread violence in the region," she said.The statement from Fatima came days after some administrative officials of Rampur denied allegations of being involved in any such plot.Three officers had written to the Superintendent of Police alleging recce of their offices and residences. "Azam Khan alleged we hold secret ...
Hegde calls Rahul Gandhi 'moron' for 'Modilie'
Union minister Anantkumar Hegde Friday stoked a controversy by calling Congress President Rahul Gandhi a "moron" for his tweet that 'Modilies' is a new word in the English dictionary. "This moron @RahulGandhi is hell bent on proving himself that he is one of his own kind of international idiotic skill master and hence the horizons have extended beyond the boundaries. No one can prevent his growth... Amazing...!!!!" the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship tweeted. Gandhi had tweeted Wednesday that there was a new word in the English dictionary and even attached a snapshot of it. "There's a new word in the English Dictionary. Attached is a snapshot of the entry :) 'Modilie' is a new word that's become popular worldwide. Now there's even a website that catalogues the best Modilies!" Gandhi tweeted. The snapshot shows that 'Modilies' means to constantly modify the truth, to lie incessantly and habitually and to lie without respite. The snapshot also ...
Azam Khan's alleges death threat to family
Wife of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has alleged a threat to her family from the administrative officials of Rampur and has also sought their removal."Some of the district officials (of Rampur) and other officials are doing some planning against me and my family. They want to kill my husband and my son," Dr. Tazeen Fatima told reporters.Fatima also alleged that officials influenced voters and conspired to spread violence in the region."Those officers who have been deployed to protect the common man are themselves afraid of the people of Rampur. If this is true that these officers have no right to remain in the position. They conspire to influence the voters and spread violence in the region," she said.The statement from Fatima came days after some administrative officials of Rampur denied allegations of being involved in any such plot.Three officers had written to the Superintendent of Police alleging recce of their offices and residences. "Azam Khan alleged we hold secret ...
'De De Pyar De' is cuddly winsome, naughty (Review)
Film: De De Pyar De; Director: Akiv Ali: Starring: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Rakul Preet Singh; Rating: **** (4 and a half stars)
Former Belgian king faces fines if refuses paternity test
The former King Albert II of the Belgians has been ordered by a court to submit to a DNA test or face daily fines of 5,000 euros (USD 5,600) lawyers said Thursday. The order was the latest twist in a Belgian's sculptor pursuit to prove that she is the former monarch's daughter. "I believe that the king will submit to this test, since he has the guarantee that it will remain confidential," Albert's lawyer, Guy Hiernaux, told AFP. Another lawyer, Alain Berenboom, cautioned that the final decision remains with the monarch. The court-ordered fine was a major development in a long battle between Albert II and Delphine Boel, who launched proceedings before a top Brussels court in 2013 to have Albert's paternity recognised. Boel claims she was born in 1968 after a long affair between her mother, Sibylle de Selys Longchamps and the then crown prince Albert, married since 1959 to Paola Ruffo di Calabria. The 81-year-old former monarch, who reigned from 1993 until 2013, has always refused to ...
'Modilies' has become popular worldwide, tweets Rahul Gandhi mocking PM
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday fired yet another salvo at Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of speaking lies, and claimed even a website now "catalogues the best 'Modilies'". Gandhi tweeted that "Modilies" is a new word that has become popular worldwide. "Now there's even a website that catalogues the best Modilies!" the Congress president said on twitter, along with a link to the website "Modi Lies: The Most Accurate List of PM Modi's Many Lies," he said. On Wednesday, he had lampooned the prime minister saying "Modilie" is a new word in dictionary and had tweeted a screenshot of a photoshopped page of an English dictionary explaining the meaning of the word. Oxford Dictionaries, however, replied to Gandhi's tweet saying the word does not exist in its dictionaries and the the image shown is a "fake". The BJP used the tweet of Oxford Dictionaries to take a dig at is rival. "Slapped," tweeted BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya. Gandhi has been accusing Modi of speaking .
Deepika Padukone arrives in Cannes, shares pictures
Deepika Padukone who on Thursday landed in Cannes has shared pictures of her prepping for her red carpet appearance at the 72nd Cannes International Film Festival here.The actress took to Instagram to post the pictures.[{2af1f0df-55c6-49dc-b5ae-c3c5f1f23f22:intradmin/Deepika_6.JPG}]In other snaps, the diva was spotted rocking her chic look at the airport in France.She wore a white button-down shirt, paired with a chambray shirt and loose denim pants. She accessorised her look with polarized black shades and red stiletto heel. Simple red lips and centre parted straight hair completed her look.[{9c6eb2a8-a143-455b-b423-f4be057886bd:intradmin/Deepika_1_uB4frRa.JPG}]Earlier she also posted a snap of her flight ticket to Cannes. " & then this had to be done! Here we Go....Ooops," she captioned the post.[{8a75caa9-01a3-42fa-aa7d-a7fbd991159a:intradmin/dcgfygewgvf.JPG}]Fans commented on her post, "Have fun at Cannes, Deepu! Can't wait to see your looks". Another fan wrote, "Glad that ...
Sachin Tendulkar launches all-new BMW X5
Billed as the 'Boss of the segment', BMW India launched the all-new BMW X5 which offers supreme sporting prowess, fresh modern design, refined interiors, driving comfort and authoritative driving attributes, here on Thursday.
Gurugram: 2 arrested for brandishing fake gun at toll plaza
Haryana police on Thursday arrested two men for allegedly threatening a toll attendant by brandishing a fake gun and driving off without paying.The incident took place at Kherki Daula toll plaza at around 9:30 pm. The CCTV footage shows a man in his 20s getting out of a white car at the plaza and pulling out a gun. He then pushes the boom barriers while his acquaintance gets behind the wheels and the duo drive off without paying toll."Two men brandished a pistol like a weapon at the toll plaza in Gurugram and fled without paying toll tax, yesterday. Both the men have been arrested and They were carrying a fake gun," Assistant Superintendent of Police Gurugram, Shasher Singh, told ANIA case was registered under relevant sections. Further investigation is underway.
Kerala cueists Athul, Shalouf post wins
Adesh Kothari of Q-Lounge defeated higher-ranked Hariharan Rajamani (Cues & Yous) by three frames to one in the N Manimaran & Kishan Kothari Memorial SVS Club Snooker Championship 2019 here Thursday. Meanwhile, Kerala players Athul Kishore and Shalouf recorded easy 3-0 wins over Santosh and S Magesh respectively. Adesh played consistent snooker and kept the score ticking despite not being able to run up big breaks while Hariharan couldn't find his range. Down 0-2, Hari bounced back to win the third frame but his rival won a well-contested fourth frame to emerge 3-1 winner. Wasim Ahmed of Railways went down by three frames to two against Abhinav Krishnamoorthy of Buddys. In another match that went the distance, Sree Deepadarshan (TNBSA) beat the experienced D Bhuvaneshwaran of TNBSA. Results: Adesh Kothari (Q-Lounge) bt Hariharan Rajamani (Cues & Yous) 3-1 (76-25, 79-39, 36-46, 71-58); Athul Kishore (Kerala) bt Santosh (Coimbatore) 3-0 (43-33, 54-24, 54-38); ..
Prince Harry wins damages over photos of home
Britain's Prince Harry on Thursday settled for "substantial damages" and an apology from a news agency that hovered over his home in a helicopter, taking photos directly into his living room and bedroom earlier this year. Lawyers for the Duke of Sussex told the UK High Court that the photographs showed the Oxfordshire home's interior and "very seriously undermined" his safety. The images, which were taken in January and published in UK newspapers and online, showed the living area, dining area and "directly into the bedroom". Justice Warby heard a statement in open court at the Royal Courts of Justice in London in relation to Harry's privacy and data protection complaints and ruled in favour of the royal. "The syndication and publication of the photographs very seriously undermined the safety and security of the Duke and the home to the extent that they are no longer able to live at the property, Barrister Gerrard Tyrrell told the court. "The property had been chosen by the Duke for ..
