Month: July 2015

Moving on! Sean Penn gives Minka Kelly a ‘pricy’ birthday bash

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Sean Penn seems to be really fast in moving on with his love relationships as he recently threw a pricy birthday party for Hollywood actress Minka Kelly.

As per the sources, ‘The Gunman’ actor treated the 35-year-old American actress and a couple of her friends to a very pricey meal at Thomas Keller’s elite eatery The French Laundry in Napa, California, on her birthday on June 24 where the two got along really well, Us Magazine reported.

Afghans get healthcare facilities in Delhi’s Max hospital

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Delhi-based Max Super Specialty hospital treats patients from all over the world, particularly from Afghanistan

Patients from Afghanistan visit the hospital on a regular basis. Mohammad Zahir Wadat had come to Delhi for the treatment of his cardiac problem. He had to come to India for further treatment due to the lack of advanced medical facilities in Afghanistan.

Pankaja Munde rubbishes corruption charges as ‘baseless’

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Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Pankaja Munde on Wednesday trashed the charges of corruption levelled against her as baseless.

“The allegations that have been leveled against me are baseless. I have already given proof for the same. I was out of the country earlier but as soon as I came back, I talked to everyone about it,” Pankaja told ANI.

Greek PM backs down on handful of bailout creditors’ demands

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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is insisting on a handful of changes on the bailout creditors’ conditions offered last weekend that may thwart a deal, according to a letter that he sent last night.

According to Financial Times, the two-page letter elaborates on Tuesday’s surprise request for an extension of Greece’s now-expired bailout and for a new, third rescue worth 29.1 billion pounds.

The letter was sent to the heads of the European Commission, International Monetary Fund and European Central Bank.

White Ferns defeat Indian eves by three wickets in second ODI

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The New Zealand women’s team learnt from the loss at the first ODI and came on with a much improved performance, beating India by three wickets in the second match of the five-match series.

Opting to bat first, India were bundled out for a paltry 163 in 49.3 overs despite opener Thirush Kamini’s solid 61.

Chasing the target, the Black caps failed to get a promising start as they kept losing wickets at regular juncture before Sophie Devine (33) and Katie Perkins (30) steadied the ship by sharing 49-run stand for the fifth wicket.

‘Digital India’ first step forward to empower citizens with technology: Azim Premji

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Wipro chairman Azim Premji on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Digital India is a very powerful one and added that it is the first step towards empowering citizens with technology.
“The vision of PM for digital India is a very powerful one. It is a first step forward to empower citizens with technology,”said Premji.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Digital India Week’ at Indira Gandhi indoor stadium in the national capital today with a view to empower the people of the country through the Digital India programme.

Shabbir asks KCR to form new Education Policy

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Leader of the Opposition in the Council Mohammed Ali Shabbir here on Wednesday demanded that Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao come out with a clear Education Policy for the benefit of the youth.

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Shahid Kapoor, KJo having gala time on sets of ‘Jhalak Dikhla Jaa Reloaded’

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Shahid Kapoor is not only excited about his marriage with Delhi girl Mira Rajput on July 7, but also he is having good time with Kran Johar on the sets his upcoming TV show ‘ Jhalak Dikhla Jaa Reloaded’.

The ‘Haider’ actor shared a picture of him with Bollywood director KJo on Instagram and wrote that he was having fun with Bollywood director Karan Johar in a “majo kinda way” on the sets of celebrity dance show.

Previously, it was revealed that Shahid will be replacing Madhuri Dixit on the jury table in the seventh season of dance reality show. (ANI)

Digital India programme will revolutionise concept of e-Governance: Shivraj Chouhan

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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said the Digital India programme will revolutionise the concept of e-Governance and ensure fast delivery of services to citizens.

“The @_DigitalIndia program will certainly revolutionise the concept of e-Governance and ensure fast delivery of services to citizens,” Chouhan said on twitter.

“The @_DigitalIndia program will provide added impetus to inflow of investment and create jobs to turn the dreams of youth into reality,” he added.

Black magic cheater ‘Disco Baba’ arrested

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Anwarullah Khan alias Dr Anwar Khan who is popularly known in the locality as Disco Baba who allegedly cheated many people claiming he had divine powers to end their misery was detained by Shahinyatgunj police on Tuesday.

Two motorcycles, Rs. property worth Rs 3.75 lakh cash, gold coated brass biscuits and fake American diamonds were recovered from his possession.

At least now, govt should support us: Jwala

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Fresh from her Canada Open triumph along with Ashwini Ponnappa, ace shuttler Jwala Gutta today urged the government to come out and support the doubles specialists in their endeavour to win an Olympic medal next year at Rio.

“We need all the support that top players need. I think what the singles players are getting, if we get that kind of a support, I think Ashwini and me can win a medal at the Olympics, definitely. It will be great. At least now, people who are responsible wake up. I will be really happy,” Jwala told PTI upon her arrival from Calgary.

Lakhvi exempted from in-person appearance in 26/11 attack case

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A Pakistani anti-terrorism court today exempted the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi from appearing in-person after the LeT operations commander cited “serious threats to his life.”

“The trial court (Anti-Terrorism Court Islamabad) has exempted Lakhvi from in person appearance in the court on security grounds,” Raja Rizwan Abbasi, Lakhvi’s consel, told PTI after the hearing.

“The court has admitted Lakhvi’s application after the report of Islamabad Inspector General that he (Lakhvi) is facing serious threats to his life,” Abbasi said.

Raje dubs Digital India Week ‘milestone’ for digitally developed democracy

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Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Wednesday said the ‘Digital India Week’ is a milestone for a digitally developed democracy.

“Heralding a new era of Digitization, @_DigitalIndia – a milestone in our verve for a digitally developed democracy!” Raje said on twitter.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the ‘Digital India Week’ at Indira Gandhi indoor stadium in the national capital with a view to empower the people of the country through the Digital India programme.

Digital India aims to transform the country into a digitally empowered knowledge economy. (ANI)

Digital India Week conceives of ‘IT enabled society’: RS Prasad

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Union Telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said the ‘Digital India Week’ is not only an idea of an IT enabled service but an IT enabled society.

“I am indeed grateful that honourable Prime Minister after his historic victory within 100 days conceived this inspirational programme designed to completely transform governance by harnessing the potential of information technology with the participation of the government, the people and the private sector,” Prasad said at the launch of the mission.

Charges are politically motivated, says Pankaja Munde

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Terming as a “scam of words” the charges against her, Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde, under fire for alleged irregularities in purchase of items worth Rs 206 crore, today said that similar items were procured at a higher price during the previous Congress-NCP rule.

“The earlier Congress-led regime purchased such items at a cost of Rs 408 crore during its tenure. You call that a purchase and term the procurement made by us a scam,” Munde told reporters here.

Darjeeling landslide: PM condoles loss of lives; announces compensation for victims’ kin

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives due to the landslides in Darjeeling district and announced a compensation of Rs. 2 lakh from the PMNRF, to the families of the deceased.

“Deeply pained at the loss of lives due to the landslides in Darjeeling district. Condolences to the families of the deceased.

A compensation of Rs. 2 lakh from the PMNRF would be provided to the families of the deceased.

Apple launches iOS 8.4 Music app

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Apple has launched Apple Music which is now available for download using the iOS 8.4 update.

Apple Music is a built-in part of its iOS 8.4 Music app for iPhone and iPad devices.

According to the Techcrunch.com, the service offers a massive catalog of on-demand tracks for streaming playback.

The Apple Music is available for just USD 9.99 per month or USD 14.99 for a family plan that allows sharing with up to six users

Also, the service is free for three months from the day the user signs up.

Gmail’s latest update will add wallpapers, emoji

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Google has announced a latest update of Gmail with some new features.

According to the Techcrunch.com, the new features will include hundreds of themes and give users new ways to customize them with blur, vignettes and custom text.

Google announced the changes in a blog post.

Earlier, the catalog only featured a couple dozen themes including those that were plain colors only. The new catalog will increase Gmail themes, including more high resolution options.

D. Srinivas meets KCR

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The ruling pink party, Telangana Rashtra Samithi, seemed to be slowly and steadily succeeding in decimating its political opponents by diligently employing KCR’s now famous game plan “ Aakarshan” as a “Brahmastram”.
Thus after Telugu Desam, it is undoubtedly the Congress, which is being reduced to a sinking ship in Telangana State, as senior leaders are literally giving a “ hand” to the “Hand” symbol party and making a beeline to the ruling party.

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Lalit Modi drags Sonia, Varun Gandhi in escalating row

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Levelling fresh allegations, Lalit Modi today sought to drag Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and BJP leader Varun Gandhi in the escalating row involving the controversial former IPL chief.

Modi alleged that Varun had met him at his house in London and offered a deal to “settle” matters with Sonia Gandhi, a charge dubbed by the BJP MP as “baseless” and “nonsense”.

“Mr @varungandhi80 came to see me at my house a few years ago and said he can settle everything in @INCIndia with his aunt(Sonia). He wanted me to meet her sister from Italy.

WB landslides: PM announces Rs 2 lakh for kin of those killed

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed pain over the loss of lives due to landslides in Darjeeling district of West Bengal and announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased.

He directed Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju to go to the locations to take stock of the situation. A team from NDRF is extending all possible support, Modi said.

“Deeply pained at the loss of lives due to the landslides in Darjeeling district. Condolences to the families of the deceased,” he tweeted.

Pending Indian Visa forces PCB to push for Hafeez testing

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With Mohammad Hafeez still waiting to get his Indian Visa stamped, the Pakistan Cricket Board has requested the ICC to extend the off-spinner’s testing date of July 4 after his action was found suspect during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

The former national T20 skipper’s pending Visa has delayed his availability to be present at the ICC accredited testing center in Chennai.

“With the extraordinary circumstances, we have requested the ICC to give a new date,” Pakistan’s team manager Nadeem Akram Cheema told ESPNcricinfo.

Sushil Kumar joins MS Dhoni’s SportsFit chain of gyms

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Olympic champion wrestler Sushil Kumar today joined SportsFit — a chain of gyms founded by Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

“The overall perspective towards health and fitness in India must be reworked. Indians are getting aware towards right set of knowledge related to their health and fitness,” Sushil said.

“SportFit is doing a wonderful work in the area of offering valuable knowledge and training to individuals in personalised manner. It is my pleasure to extend my support to this wonderful initiative by extending my knowledge in whatever capacities,” he added.

AP CM to inaugurate ‘Godavari Harathi’

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will on Wednesday inaugurate the ‘Godavari Harathi’ festival, celebrating the sacred Godavari river on Pushkar ghat, in East Godavari district.

“The Chief Minister will arrive from Chittoor district this evening by flight and proceed to Pushkhar ghat, where he will inaugurate the festival, which is expected to be attended by around 600 people from all walks of life, including artists and scholars,” Godavari Pushkarams’ special officer K Dhanujaya Reddy said.

Taylor Swift visits Guinness factory with beau

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DJ Calvin Harris took his girlfriend and singer Taylor Swift to the Guinness factory after her concert here.

According to a source, the duo, who were earlier announced as the world’s highest paid celebrity couple, were spotted taking a tour around the tourist attraction on Tuesday learning how the Black Stuff is made, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

“Taylor loves an impromptu trip, especially in a city she’s not overly familiar with. They managed to keep themselves low profile so they weren’t bothered by fans,” The Sun newspaper quoted the source as saying.