QWrap: Queen Elizabeth II Turns 90, U’Khand HC Quashes Prez Rule

Here’s a quick wrap of the day’s top stories.

QWrap: 21.04.16

1. West Bengal Votes in Phase 3: Voters Want Change and Development

With one lakh security personnel deployed to look after law and order, polling for the crucial third phase of West Bengal Assembly election took place today.

Union Minister Babul Supriyo was heckled by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers in Kolkata. TMC workers have alleged that Union Minister entered the polling booth with a large number of people.

2. Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II Turns 90

Queen Elizabeth II marks her 90th birthday on Thursday as Britons and many throughout the world celebrate her long and dignified reign. She will celebrate again in June with national events to mark her official birthday.

To mark the Queen’s 90th birthday, an adorable royal portrait of Elizabeth II with her five great-grandchildren and two of her youngest grandchildren has been released.

3. Uttarakhand HC Quashes President’s Rule; Floor Test on 29 April

The Uttarakhand High Court, on Thursday, struck down the President’s rule imposed in the state by the central government. Former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Harish Rawat will be reinstated in his position, KC Kaushik, Rawat’s lawyer, said.

4. Dilip Kumar Discharged, Saira Banu Thanks Fans For Their Prayers

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar on Thursday got discharged from Lilavati Hospital, where he was being treated for a respiratory infection.The 93 year old actor is recovering well. He had been admitted into hospital care on April 16th and was kept under close observation for 72 hours.

5. In Pics: Rio Olympics’ Countdown Begins With Lighting of Torch

The official countdown to this year’s Olympics began on Thursday when the torch was lit at the site of the ancient Games heralding the start of a 15-week journey leading to the Aug. 5 opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.

6. Revoke Voting Rights of Those with More Than 2 Kids: Giriraj Singh

Union minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday said that if India did not change its population policy and enforce a two-child norm for all religions, “daughters will not be safe and might have to be kept under the veil, like in Pakistan.”

7. Review: The Ducati Scrambler Deserves to Be Your First 800cc Ride

Modern motorcycles are getting edgier and angular by the day in terms of looks, but how about a motorcycle that gives you all the necessary gadgetry in a retro-looking package? Now add to that a badge saying Ducati and you’ll have a dish everyone wants a bite of.