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10 killed in Bihar as bus skids off elevated highway
At least 10 people, including two women and as many children, were killed when a bus skidded off an elevated highway and fell down here today, police said. The mishap took place near Bhanaspatti village in Sitamarhi district when the bus, which was heading towards the adjoining town of Muzaffarpur, skidded and came crashing down from atop NH-77 this afternoon, station house officer Shivnarayan Ram said. He said a number of passengers were injured and efforts were on to pull them out of the mangled bus, Ram added.
Man hunting birds dies as his rifle goes off
A 20-year-old man died when his rifle went off accidentally while he was hunting birds near here, police said today. They said people in the area spotted the man, identified as B Santhosh, lying unconscious yesterday and took him to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
Tinder sues rival Bumble alleging patent infringement
Match Group, parent company of popular online dating app Tinder, is suing rival Bumble, alleging patent infringement and misuse of intellectual property.The suit alleges that Bumble "copied Tinder's world-changing, card-swipe-based, mutual opt-in premise," according to TechCrunch.Bumble was founded by CEO Whitney Wolfe, who was also a co-founder of Tinder.Wolfe had earlier sued Tinder alleging sexual harassment.The lawsuit from Tinder accuses former employees Chris Gulczynski and Sarah Mick, who now work for Bumble, of copying design elements."Bumble has released at least two features that its co-founders learned of and developed confidentially while at Tinder in violation of confidentiality agreements," the suit from Tinder added.
Blessed to have Deepika in my life: Ranveer Singh
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh says he shares a relationship of mutual admiration with Deepika Padukone, who he says he is "blessed" to have in his life.
BSF officers undergo yoga training at Isha Yoga Centre
A total of 19 senior BSF officers underwent an intensive six-day yoga training, which culminated today at Isha Yoga Centre near here. The officers, consisting of an Additional Director General, Inspectors General, Deputy Inspectors General and Commandants, were initiated into the ancient Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya and also learnt dynamic practises of Upa-Yoga and Surya Kriya. They are all currently posted at various field headquarters as well as at the Force Headquarters. The 'seema praharis', as Border Security Force personnel are referred to, are continuously deployed in exacting operational scenarios and harsh climatic conditions and this combined with prolonged absence of support of family takes toll on their physical and mental health, a release from the centre said. The programme (Inner Engineering Retreat) was a follow-up of the address by Isha Foundation founder, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev to senior BSF officials about the need to offer yoga to those protecting the ..
Pak: Spike in attacks on workers of religious parties
Pakistan saw a sharp increase in terror attacks on workers associated with religious parties in 2017 while there was a 50 per cent reduction in attacks on workers of political parties, a new report has said. The figures were part of a report by the Centre For Research And Security Study. 34 workers of religious parties died in 2017 in different incidents whereas 12 had died in 2016. In 2016, 52 workers of political parties were killed while the figure for 2017 was 28. The report further revealed that 80 percent politicians and local leaders were martyred in target killings and suicide attacks. Overall, 2,057 people died in suicide attacks, bomb blasts, personal clashes and other criminal offences in 2017 in Pakistan, which mostly included security forces personnel, and 779 civilians, including 28 politicians.
Romanian court tells man he's not alive
A Romanian court has ruled that a 63-year-old man is dead despite the man himself appearing alive and well, a media report said.
United Airlines flight diverted after third pet incident
United Airlines has said that a flight was diverted after it realised that a pet had been loaded onto it in error, the third animal-related mistake in a week, the media reported.
Gal Gadot's 'formula' to fitness, happiness
"Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot, who has partnered with global fitness lifestyle brand Reebok, says women wear different hats but they must take good care of themselves by indulging in things which bring them mental peace.
Malaysia 'snake whisperer' dies after cobra bite
A Malaysian firefighter dubbed the "snake whisperer" has died four days after he was bitten by a wild cobra while responding to a call to catch the aggressive reptile, an official said today. The spitting cobra bit 33-year-old Abu Zarin Hussin on Monday in the central state of Pahang, where he subsequently succumbed its venom in hospital yesterday. The firefighter had gained celebrity status in Malaysia for his ability to closely handle deadly snakes. He was pictured in photos and videos widely circulated online kissing king cobra snakes on the mouth, and appeared on TV show Asia's Got Talent last year rubbing his nose against a serpent's head. Khiruddin Drahman, director of Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department, told AFP that Abu Zarin had responded to a public call while off-duty with his wife. "The snake he caught was a wild spitting cobra. A single bite can even kill an elephant," he said. "We lost a talented officer. It is a tragic event." Firefighters are regularly sent to ...
Hacker who gave up Wikileaks source dead
Adrian Lamo, a computer hacker best known for passing on information that led to the arrest of Chelsea Manning, has died aged 37, the media reported on Saturday.
Queen's consent letter for Meghan Markle wasn't snub after all!
The Queen issued a letter of consent for the marriage of Meghan Markle with Price Harry, which is to take place this year in May.But shortly after the consent letter emerged, some questions were raised by several media organisations and individuals, speculating that the wordings of the consent letter showed that the Queen likes Kate Middleton more than the soon-to-be-royal American actor.The comparisons were made on the basis of wordings from the Queen's letter of consent written for Kate in 2011 which referred to Kate as "our trusty and well-beloved Catherine Elizabeth Middleton," whereas Meghan is simply referred to as "Rachel Meghan Markle", according to The Independent.While the wordings might seem like a snub, but it turned out that the letters were for two different occasions.The experts then compared Kate's 'Charter of Declaration' letter to Meghan's - and it was found that the wordings were similar - referring to the Duchess of Cambridge as "Catherine Elizabeth Middleton".A ...
Karan Johar was called 'pansy' in school
Filmmaker Karan Johar says he used to be called 'pansy' in school, but a teacher gave him the courage to face the world.
My remarks about Nirbhaya misinterpreted: Former K'taka DGP
Former Karnataka Director General of Police H.T. Sangliana on Friday said his remarks about Nirbhaya are misinterpreted.Sangliana, while attending 'Nirbhaya Award' ceremony, organised last week to honour women, had said that he could "imagine how beautiful the gangrape victim would have been" by seeing the "good physique" of the late medical student's mother.Asha Devi, the mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim Nirbhaya, on Friday said the comments of Sangliana show the mentality of Indian society.Talking to ANI, Sangliana said, "I consider my statement to be totally within the limit. I feel people are making an issue out of a non-issue. I said it in order to emphasise the relevance of protection and security to women, who should be given protection all the times."The former police official, known for fighting corruption in the state, had also created a fresh row by saying: "If you are overpowered, you should surrender, and follow up the case later. That way we can be safe, save a ...
Ex-K'taka DGP's remark shows mentality of society: Nirbhaya's mother
Asha Devi, the mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim, on Friday said the comments of former Karnataka Director General of Police H.T. Sangliana show the mentality of Indian society."It would have been better if he had spoken about our struggle than making a personal remark. It shows that people's mentality in our society has not changed," said Asha Devi in a response to Sangliana's remarks.The DGP, attending "Nirbhaya Award" ceremony, organised last week to honour women, had said that he could "imagine how beautiful the gangrape victim would have been" by seeing the "good physique" of the late medical student's mother.The former police official, known for fighting corruption in the state, created a fresh row by saying: "If you are overpowered, you should surrender, and follow up the case later. That way we can be safe, save a life, prevent being killed."Nirbhaya was on December 16, 2012 gang-raped and tortured by six persons, including a juvenile, in a moving bus while travelling with
Ex-K'taka DGP's remark shows mentality of society: Nirbhaya's mother
The DGP, attending 'Nirbhaya Award' ceremony, that he could 'imagine how beautiful the gangrape victim would have been' by seeing the 'good physique' of the mother
Man, bullock killed after vehicle hits bullock cart
, Mar 16 PTI) A 55-year-old man was killed on the spot when an unidentified vehicle hit his bullock cart today on the outskirts of Pamarru village in Krishna district, police said. One of the two bullocks was also killed, while the other was unhurt, they said. G Satyanarayana (55) was heading to his native village Pedana from Vuyyru village after unloading sugarcane when the mishap occurred. A search has been launched to trace the vehicle, police said.
Landmine found beneath pucca road
Security personnel today unearthed a powerful landmine planted underneath a pucca road in Barajamda police station area of naxal-affected West Singhbhum district, a police officer said. Personnel of the CRPF and district police stumbled upon the 80 kg landmine below the Barajamada-Kiriburu road in course of anti-naxal operation on yesterday, Superintendent of Police Mayur Patel said. The explosive was suspected to have been planted CPI(Maoist) extremists to target security personnel. Patel said the landmine has been defused by the bomb disposal squad in the jungle.
BSNL's response on NIB case to be sent to CVC: Sinha
Telecom Department is examining BSNL's response to clarifications sought by CVC over allegations regarding a contract for National Internet Backbone (NIB) expansion, Parliament was informed today. The clarifications will be sent to CVC (Central Vigilance Commission ) for advice, after examination, Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha. Sinha was replying to a question on whether advice sought by CVC regarding alleged scam in BSNL in the award of contract for expansion of NIB and in annual maintenance contract, had been received. "Clarifications from BSNL have been received and the same are under examination in the department. After examination, clarifications will be sent to CVC for advice," the minister said.
Irrfan Khan says diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour
Bollywood star Irrfan Khan on Friday revealed he has been diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour and is going out of the country for treatment.
