QWrap: SRK Exclusive, Ukraine Stabbing, Will-Kat in India
Here’s a quick wrap of the day’s top stories.
1. SRK Has A Lot to Say to his Fans in this Quint Exclusive
In an exclusive interview to The Quint, Shah Rukh Khan spoke about his upcoming film Fan and how he met his director Maneesh Sharma. He also speaks fondly about his memories with all his fans across the world. And guess what? He actually remembers the first time his fans recognised him!
2. Indian Students Stabbed in Ukraine; Two Dead, Accused Apprehended
Three Indian students were stabbed in Uzzhorod in Ukraine at around 3 am on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Two of them – Pranav Shaindilya and Ankur Singh – succumbed to injuries while Indrajeet Chauhan, the third student, is recovering, according to MEA officials.
3. Voter Killed in a Clash With Central Forces in Assam
The second phase of elections was held in the state on Monday.
4. WB Polls: CPI(M) Agent Beaten Up, Bombs Found in Poll Booth
Instances of violence were seen in certain constituencies. A CPI(M) agent was allegedly beaten up by TMC workers and obstructed from entering a polling booth, while bombs were found in two bags near another booth in Jamuria Assembly constituency in Burdwan district where polling is underway on Monday.
5. Five Detained For Kollam Temple Fire Which Left 109 Dead, 400 Injured
Five people were detained on Monday in connection with the fireworks show at the Kollam temple which went awry before dawn on Sunday, the Kerala DGP said. At least 109 devotees were killed and over 400 injured when Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a “dreadful tragedy”.
6. Blame Shirdi Sai Baba for Maharashtra Drought: Shankaracharya
Shankaracharya Swaroopanand Saraswati is once again under fire after making controversial remarks about Sai worshipers and women entering the sanctum sanctorum of Shani Shingnapur.
The Shankaracharya of Dwaraka-Sharda Peeth has blamed the worship of Sai as the reason for drought in Maharashtra.
7. Bimal Gurung: Have Given BJP 2019 Deadline to Form Gorkhaland
A quaint town in North-East India with the Himalayas on one side and boundless beauty on the other – that’s Darjeeling for the rest of the country.
Only, Bimal Gurung has been leading a not-so-silent revolution within the Darjeeling district for almost a decade, promising the ‘people of the hills’ an identity of their own. A land of their own. A state of their own – Gorkhaland.
8. Inside Pics From Bollywood’s Royal Dinner Date With Will-Kat
It was surely a ‘royal’ night out for B-town stars as they partied with the Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton. A royal charity gala was held in Mumbai on the first day of the royal couple’s visit.
9. Huawei’s New Android Wear Smartwatch Rivals the Moto 360 2nd Gen
Huawei unveiled its latest watch for the Indian consumers at Rs 22,999. The watch will be sold on an e-commerce platform and will also be available on offline retail channels and Huawei’s own online store.
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