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Kiren Rijiju relished traditional Tiwa food in Morigaon, Assam. Politicians usually have a lot on their plates ahead of the vote count. This seems to be especially true for Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju who has been attending many "hectic programs" in Assam.  Taking to social media, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader shared what's on his plate (quite literally) and revealed a delicious Assamese spread served to him in Morigaon. "This is real India..! We relished traditional Tiwa food in Morigaon, Assam. Immense satisfaction to have such delicious local cuisine with our Assam BJP Karyakartas after attending many hectic programs," Mr Rijiju wrote in the caption of his post.  Watch the video below:  The clip showed the BJP leader sitting on the floor with other BJP Karyakartas and relishing the traditional Tiwa food in Morigaon. Mr Rijiju shared the video just a few hours back and since then it accumulated more than 5,500 likes and over 40,000 views.

New Delhi: The 18 portfolios of the Delhi government handled by Manish Sisodia will be divided among two ministers of the Delhi government for now, sources have told NDTV. Kailash Gahlot and Raaj Kumar Anand will each be in charge of two signature portfolios of Mr Sisodia, sources said. Mr Anand will be looking after the showcase departments of Education and Health, which the Aam Aadmi Party considers its crown jewels. Kailash Gehlot, one of the senior members of Arvind Kejriwal's cabinet, will be in charge of the vital power and water departments. AAP's delivery on its promise of free power and water in Delhi is seen as a key aspect of its sweeping victory in Punjab. He will also oversee finance, the most crucial department ahead of the Delhi budget due in March. Mr Sisodia, arrested in connection with the alleged liquor scam in Delhi, stepped down as a minister today. So did another Delhi minister, Satyendar Jain, who has been in jail for around eight months. Before qu

The letter stated that the faux fur coat will help Rihanna stay "warm and fashionable". Animal advocacy group PETA has gifted a faux fur coat to Rihanna after the singer was spotted wearing what looked like a real fur coat at a dinner event. According to TMZ , PETA reached out to the 35-year-old popstar to urge her to steer away from wearing real fur coats. The animal rights organisation sent her a letter and a fur coat from Unreal Fur, which they claim will help the singer "stay warm and fashionable while making the cruelty-free switch".  Taking to Twitter, PETA also shared a snippet from the long letter with Rihanna's photo with the request. "We saw photos of you going to dinner in what appears to be a real fur coat. As a mother, you know what it's like to feel protective and to want to make sure no harm comes to your family. Please understand that this desire - this instinct even - is shared by the minks, foxes, and rabbits that are torn away fr

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray has claimed that Governor Ramesh Bais' speech today had "wrong information" and several projects he mentioned were started by the Maha Vikas Aghadi government. Today was the first day of the budget session of the state legislature, which had started with the Governor's address to members of both Houses. The Governor's speech reflects the state government's policies and plans. "Statements in the Governor's speech regarding the World Economic Forum meeting held at Davos were slightly wrong as most of the projects were either started by us or progressed when we were in power. Looks like someone has misled him (the Governor)," Mr Thackeray told reporters on the premises of Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan. The Governor said the government (of Eknath Shinde and BJP) had signed Memorandums of Understandings with 19 companies for an investment of Rs 1.37 lakh crore at the W

Several users tagged Elon Musk and asked him to take note of the video Needless to say, billionaire Elon Musk has several dedicated fans in India who religiously follow his life and social media posts. However, a group of men in Bengaluru, went above and beyond when they organised a ' puja' for the Twitter chief to express their admiration. A video which is going viral on social media shows a group of men from the Save Indian Family Federation (SIFF), organising a special ‘puja' for the Tesla CEO in Bengaluru's Freedom Park.  A Twitter user Sriman NarSingh shared the video and wrote, ''SIFF members are worshipping guru @elonmusk in Bengaluru, India for purchasing Twitter and allowing men to express their views against the oppression of authorities.'' Watch the video here: SIFF members are worshipping guru @elonmusk in Bengaluru, India for purchasing Twitter and allowing men to express their views against the oppression of authorities.@realsiffp

Surat: A Delhi-bound IndiGo aircraft from Surat was diverted to Ahmedabad after a bird hit, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a statement on Sunday. "On 26.02.2023 Indigo A320 aircraft VT-IZI operating flight 6E-646(Surat - Delhi) diverted to Ahmedabad due to a bird hit during climb at Surat. N1 vibration was 4.7 units. The aircraft landed safely at Ahmedabad," the statement read. During the ground inspection, the engine fan blades were observed to be damaged, the civil aviation regulator said. "During the ground inspection, No.2 Engine fan blades were observed to be damaged. Aircraft declared Aircraft on Ground," it read. On February 25, a Delhi-bound IndiGo flight from Cochin, was diverted to Bhopal due to a medical emergency on board, the airlines said in a statement. "IndiGo flight 6E 2407 operating from Cochin to Delhi has been diverted to Bhopal due to a medical emergency on board. We regret the inconvenience caused to other passe

Former NFL star Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson. This story may not match the flashy reputation of former NFL star Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, but he recently admitted that he spent the first two years of his career living in the Cincinnati Bengals' stadium because it provided everything he needed to survive. On the Club Shay Shay podcast, hosted by Shannon Sharpe, he said, "You gotta remember, I stayed at the stadium the first two years because I didn't want to spend no money." "Why are you telling me to rent a house or buy a house when everything I need is right at the facility?" Showers, cafeteria, TV, couch, gaming system What's the point? I was so locked in. "It wasn't about having my own space." He claimed that if the Bengals' then-head coach Marvin Lewis hadn't ejected him, he would have remained for longer. The former wide receiver said, "He said it's time to be responsible, spread your wings, and

They will get a further boost once the IMF releases USD 1.1 billion after completion of talks. Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday received a much-needed cash injection of USD 700 million from all-weather ally China to help its ailing economy before the finalisation of talks with the IMF for financial assistance. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, who earlier this week announced Pakistan was expecting to get help from China, took to social media to confirm that the money had been transferred. "Funds USD 700 million received today by State Bank of Pakistan from China Development Bank," Dar tweeted. It prompted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to express gratitude to the "special friend" of Pakistan. "There is an allied country of Pakistan, we were all thinking that they were waiting for the IMF agreement and then they would play their part but that allied nation a few days ago conveyed to us that 'we are giving you [this financial help] straight away', and thes

Violent clashes broke out between many councillors of the AAP and the BJP. New Delhi: Hours after the municipal House was rocked by fresh clashes between the councillors of the BJP and the AAP, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Friday alleged that a few members of the saffron party inflicted life-threatening attack on her. At a press conference in Delhi, she alleged that her colleague Ashu Thakur was also attacked by another BJP councillor. There was no immediate reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Shortly before the media interaction held at the Civic Centre, the mayor adjourned the House and announced that the election to six members of the standing committee of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will be held afresh on February 27 at 11 am. AAP MLA Atishi alleged Ms Thakur was held by her scarf and dragged from the dais to one of the exit gates of the House. "We will go to the Kamla Market Police Station and lodge a case of life-threatening attack on Mayor

R Kelly, 56, is already serving a 30-year sentence. (File) New York: A US judge on Thursday handed disgraced R&B singer R Kelly a 20-year prison term for child pornography and other charges -- but he will serve most of it simultaneously with a previous sentence. Kelly, 56, is already serving a 30-year sentence he received after a Brooklyn jury in a separate federal trial convicted him on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. The judge in Chicago -- Kelly's hometown, where he was once seen as a source of pride -- ruled that most of the new sentence would be served concurrently with the previous one, with all but one year taken at the same time. That Kelly will spend a maximum of 31 years in prison is a win for the defense, which urged in its sentencing memorandum that "a concurrent sentence is what fairness demands," accusing the prosecution of engaging in a "quest to ensure that Kelly never sees the light of day." His lawyer, Jennifer Bonjean, i

Harvey Weinstein, 70, is appealing in both cases. (File) Los Angeles: Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in prison for the rape of a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel room a decade ago. The sentence was handed down by a Los Angeles court. Weinstein is already serving a 23-year sentence for his separate 2020 conviction in New York for sex crimes. It increases the likelihood that the Academy Award-winning "Shakespeare in Love" producer, 70, will spend the remainder of his life in prison -- though he is appealing in both cases. In December, he was convicted by a Los Angeles jury of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation and sexual penetration by a foreign object of a European actress whose identity was not revealed. The court heard explicit accounts of meetings between the previously influential movie producer and several young women who were attempting to find a foothold in Hollywood. Prosecutors said Weinstein exploited and abused wo

Ministers have announced plans for an independent football regulator to oversee the financial sustainability of the men's game in England, with powers to prevent clubs from joining breakaway leagues. The regulator would license clubs, requiring them to demonstrate sound financial business models, run robust owners' and directors' tests and give fans a greater say in the running of clubs. It would also have the power to block clubs joining breakaway leagues, appearing to prevent a repeat of any attempt to form a Super League such as the one that proved so unpopular with supporters in 2021. "Despite the success of the sport both at home and abroad, we know that there are real challenges which threaten the stability of clubs both big and small," said British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. "These bold new plans will put fans back at the heart of football, protect the rich heritage and traditions of our much-loved clubs and safeguard the beautiful game for future

The bureaucrat shared a photo of a vintage telephone to empahsise his point Without a doubt, technology has made our lives easier, and more convenient. However, as they say, excess of anything is bad. We have become too dependent on technology that we are not using our brains to their full potential. Commenting on the same shift, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Awanish Sharan shared a hard-hitting post about how life was much simpler before the evolution of smartphones and shiny gadgets. Through his tweet, Mr Sharan highlighted how the evolution of smartphones has impacted human beings to the point that we are no ''longer free''. To emphasise his point, he shared a photo of a black-and-white telephone on a pedestal. "When the phone was tied with a wire - Humans were free," reads the text below. See the tweet here:  When the phone was tied with a wire… pic.twitter.com/nn3D9KkjEi — Awanish Sharan (@AwanishSharan) February 17, 2023 Since be

Mercedes-Benz said on Wednesday that it has partnered with Google to develop branded navigation for its new MB.OS operating system, as carmakers seek more control over technology in their vehicles. The system will equip Mercedes-Benz cars with Google traffic information and automatic rerouting, and enable drivers to watch YouTube on the cars' entertainment system when the car is parked, or in Level 3 autonomous driving mode. Level 3 driving, for which Mercedes-Benz has received certification in Germany and Nevada, allows a driver to take their eyes off the wheel on certain roads as long as they can resume control if needed. Google and Mercedes-Benz also agreed to explore further collaboration with Google Cloud data and artificial intelligence capabilities. Mercedes-Benz is moving from a patchwork approach of integrating software from a range of suppliers to controlling the core of its software, Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius said on a media call on Wednesday, "That's

Microsoft President Brad Smith on Tuesday will seek to convince EU antitrust regulators at a closed hearing that the US software giant's $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,71,800 crore) bid for Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard will boost competition. Smith will lead a delegation of 18 senior executives, including Microsoft Gaming Chief Executive Officer Phil Spencer, while Activision will be represented by its CEO Robert Kotick, a European Commission document seen by Reuters showed. The hearing will allow Xbox maker Microsoft to gauge the mood among senior EU and national competition officials and European Commission lawyers ahead of the submission of remedies to address antitrust concerns. "I think we will make clear that our acquisition of Activision Blizzard will bring more games to more people on more devices and platforms than ever before," Smith told reporters on his way to the hearing. Microsoft was willing to address concerns with Call of Duty licensing offers

Kiara Advani shared this picture. (courtesy: kiaraaliaadvani) New Delhi: Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, who got married on February 7, are keeping their fans on their toes by sharing dreamy pictures from their pre-wedding festivities. On Tuesday, the couple on Instagram shared new pictures and this time from their sangeet ceremony. Seeing the images, it seems the couple had a blast as they look happy in the photos. Kiara looks beautiful in a golden lehenga designed by Manish Malhotra, while Sidharth looks dapper in a traditional black and golden ensemble.  In the first image, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra can be seen hugging each other, followed by a mushy picture of the duo. In the last two pictures, they can be seen dancing. The caption read, "something about that night.. something really special."  Karan Johar was the first one to drop a comment: "Stunning!!!!! @manishmalhotra05." Take a look below:  On Valentine's Day, Kiara and Sidharth

Conrad Sangma said the possibility of denying permission may be due huge crowd the PM would draw. Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People's Party (NPP) supremo Conrad K Sangma on Monday asserted that neither he nor his party had any role in denying permission for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election rally at the PA Sangma Sports Complex in Tura. The sports department has informed the West Garo Hills district authorities that permission cannot be given for the PM's rally there as construction debris may pose safety concerns. The saffron party, which last month snapped ties with ally NPP ahead of the February 27 assembly election, alleged that the ruling party were trying to stall a "wave of the BJP" in the state. In a statement issued here, the chief minister said the accusation made by the BJP was false as permissions for rallies are given by the Election Commission and the district administration is now a part of it. "All permissio

Several internet users flooded the comment section with heart and fire emojis. A video of a street performer in the United Kingdom singing a popular song from the 2003 hit Bollywood movie 'Tere Naam' is winning hearts on social media.  A musician named Vish dropped the video of his performance on his Instagram account. In the viral clip, he is seen standing on the pavement, with a microphone in his hands and speakers placed around him. Several people are also seen gathered around to watch him perform, while many are seen recording his performance or enjoying it from a distance.  Watch the video below:  "Singing Tere Naam live on the street at Southall (London)," wrote Mr Vish while posting the video on Instagram. The clip opens with the musician saying, "I want you guys to sing with me. Come on!" As it progresses, he is then seen beautifully singing the song 'Tere Naam'. Mr Vish uploaded the video on Instagram just a few hours ago and sinc

The employee was sacked after she did not turn up on a Monday for work A hairdresser who fired his employee for repeatedly calling in sick on Mondays has been ordered to pay 3,453 pounds (Rs 3,44,204) in compensation, Metro reported. Celine Thorley, 25, who worked for Christian Donnelly's Acute Barbers in the students' union at Cardiff University, was sacked after she did not turn up on a Monday for work. The incident happened in October 2021, when Mr Donnelly warned Ms Thorley at the end of her shift on a Friday saying, ''Don't let me down on Monday'', as she was holding a Halloween house party that weekend. However, on Monday, she texted him saying she could not get out of bed because she is ''all shaky.'' The text read: "Hey Chris I know you're going to be mad at me but I can't make it to work sorry I really didn't think I was going to be this bad I'm not well at all I was a mess yesterday and I've woke up t

"Interacted with officers and highlighted ways to further improve synergy and efficiency," PM said. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed officials of the Department of Personnel and Training at a "chintan shivir" (brainstorming session). The government has been organising such sessions as part of its efforts to improve synergy and overall governance focus. Attended the Chintan Shivir organised by @DoPTGoI. Interacted with officers and highlighted ways to further improve synergy and efficiency in the department. pic.twitter.com/OkHk68xNGq — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 18, 2023 Prime Minister Modi tweeted, "Attended the Chintan Shivir organised by @DoPTGoI. Interacted with officers and highlighted ways to further improve synergy and efficiency in the department." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Featured Video Of The Day B

Tate County is in northwest Mississippi, about 30 minutes south of Memphis. (Representational) Mississippi: At least six people were shot dead in Tate County, Mississippi after a series of shootings on Friday, CNN reported. One person has been arrested in connection to the incident, it added. The shootings all happened within the Arkabutla community, Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance said and adding that one shooting incident took place inside the store on Arkabutla Road where a man was shot and killed. A woman was also killed inside a home on Arkabutla Dam Road. Her husband was injured during the incident, but it's unclear if he was shot. After spotting the suspect inside a vehicle on Arkabutla Dam Road, Tate County deputies took him into custody without incident, according to CNN citing WMC. The suspect's identity has not been revealed. After the arrest, deputies found four more people who had been killed. Two were found inside a home and two outside, also on Arkabutla

46 civilians and seven soldiers were killed in the attack. (Representational) Lebanon: At least 53 people were killed in an ambush in central Syria Friday blamed on ISIS, state media reported, the deadliest attack by the jihadists in more than a year. "Fifty-three citizens who were truffle hunting were killed during an attack by the terrorists of ISIS to the southwest of the town of Al-Sokhna" in the desert east of Homs, state television said. The director of Palmyra hospital, Walid Audi, said those killed were 46 civilians and seven soldiers. Audi told pro-government radio station Sham FM that their bodies had "been brought to the hospital after the ambush" that targeted dozens. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights had also reported the attack earlier on Friday. Separately on Friday, the US Central Command said four American military personnel were injured in a blast during a raid that killed a senior ISIS leader in Syria. The ISIS leade

The quake has killed more than 41,000 people in Turkey and Syria. (Representational) Turkey: Turkish rescuers on Friday pulled a 45-year-old man from rubble nearly 12 days after a devastating quake claimed tens of thousands of lives. Teams have been finding survivors all week despite them being stuck for so long under the rubble in freezing weather, although their numbers have dropped to just a handful in the past few days. The man, Hakan Yasinoglu, was rescued 278 hours after the 7.8-magnitude tremor in badly hit Hatay, a southern province near the Syrian border. Images on social media showed rescuers gingerly carrying a stretcher with the man through the ruins of a flattened building. He was tied down to the stretcher to avoid a fall, and covered with a golden thermal jacket. He was immediately placed in a waiting ambulance and whisked away. His face could not be seen, and unlike other late rescues, where teams rejoiced or applauded, the mood on the ground seemed sombre.

The lawsuit accuses YouTube of providing "material support" to ISIS. (File) Washington: In 2021, a California state court threw out a feminist blogger's lawsuit accusing Twitter Inc of unlawfully barring as "hateful conduct" posts criticizing transgender people. In 2022, a federal court in California tossed a lawsuit by LGBT plaintiffs accusing YouTube, part of Alphabet Inc, of restricting content posted by gay and transgender people. These lawsuits were among many scuttled by a powerful form of immunity enshrined in US law that covers internet companies. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 frees platforms from legal responsibility for content posted online by their users. In a major case to be argued at the US Supreme Court on Tuesday, the nine justices will address the scope of Section 230 for the first time. A ruling weakening it could expose internet companies to litigation from every direction, legal experts said. "There's

Mohammed Shami in action during the second Test in New Delhi. © AFP India were 21 for no loss after bowling out Australia for 263 when stumps were called on the opening day of the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in New Delhi on Friday. Skipper Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul were batting on 13 and 4 respectively when the final session ended on day one. India trail the visitors by 242 runs. Earlier, seasoned seamer Mohammed Shami (4/60) accounted for four Australian batters. However, Australia were once again undone by India's slow bowling as the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin (3/57) and Ravindra Jadeja (3/68) shared six-wickets between them. For Australia, Usman Khawaja (81) and Peter Handscomb (72 not out) made substantial contributions. Brief scores: Australia 1st Innings: 263 all out in 78.4 overs (Usman Khawaja 81; Peter Handscomb 72 not out; Mohammed Shami 4/60). India 1st Innings: 21 for no loss in 9 overs (Rohit Sharma 13 not out; Nathan Lyon 0/4) (This story