28th March News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
Important stories of the day
National News-
Shame on people trolling Anushka Sharma, says an angry Virat Kohli
Team India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli today openly come out in support of his ex-girlfriend and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma after the latter was trolled on Twitter following India’s stunning victory over Australia at Mohali during the Group10 match of the ongoing ICC World Twenty20 championship. Read More
Congress moves High Court against President's rule in Uttarakhand
A day after President’s Rule was imposed in Uttarakhand, the Congress party today moved the Nainital High Court challenging the Union Government's decision to impose Central rule in the hilly state. Read More
63rd National Film Awards: Amitabh, Kangana best actors; Baahubali best film
The prestigious National Film Awards were announced on Monday with honours going to veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan and Kangana Ranaut in best actor category. Read More
Haryana Cabinet approves Jat reservation bill, will be tabled in assembly today
The Haryana Cabinet Monday passed a Bill to provide reservation in government jobs and education to Jats who had set an April 3 deadline for their demand to be met following their violent agitation last month. Read More
Pay dues honourably or face coercive action: Jaitlet tells Mallya
In a stern warning to wilful defaulters like Vijay Mallya, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said they should settle their dues honourably with the banks or else be ready to face "coercive action" by lenders and investigative agencies. Read More
International News-
Lahore blast: Mostly women, children among 72 killed during Easter celebration; Modi calls up Sharif
The death toll in the horrific Taliban suicide bombing at a popular public park where Christians were celebrating Easter in this eastern Pakistani city rose to 72 today. Read More
Rockets fired at Afghan Parliament building in Kabul
A huge explosion took place on Monday as a rocket landed near the Afghan parliament building. The blast took place when senior security officials were on way towards the building to brief lawmakers. Read More
Business News-
Tata Sons to hike AirAsia India stake to 49%
Tata Sons will hike its stake in AirAsia India to 49 per cent by acquiring additional shares from Arun Bhatia's Telestra, which will be exiting the no-frills airline. Read More
India willing to export Tejas, Akash, Brahmos if IAF requirements are met: Manohar Parrikar
India is willing to export Tejas fighter jets, Akash missile system and even the Brahmos missile, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today, but added that it will happen only after the Indian Air Force's requirements are met. Read More
Entertainment News-
Andrew Flintoff mocks Virat Kohli after big win against Australia, Big B gives him apt reply
English all rounder Andrew Flintoff learnt in the hard way, that too from Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Read More
‘It's the best birthday gift ever,” Kangana Ranaut on winning National Award
The actress, who turned 29 last week, called it the "best birthday gift" especially since she gets to honour with Bachchan. Read More
Here’s what Malaika Arora is doing post ‘official’ separation with hubby Arbaaz Khan
After much suspense over Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora’s relationship status, now it’s finally out that the couple has been separated. Read More
Sports News-
Kohli world's best batsman, beyond phenomenal: Sunil Gavaskar
Blown away by Virat Kohli's power-packed knock that took India into the World Twenty20 semifinals, former captain Sunil Gavaskar has said that the marauding right-hander is currently the world's best batsman and "beyond phenomenal". Read More
World T20: Virat Kohli still needs to pay me, I was running his runs, says Dhoni
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has hailed yet another master class knock of Virat Kohli, saying that the combination of his inherent aggression and gradually developed calmness is working wonders for the star batsman. Read More