15th May News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
Important stories of the day
National News
Congress demands SC monitored probe in Malegaon case, says NIA is Namo Investigation Agency
Questioning National Investigation Agency's move to drop charges against Malegaon blast accused, Congress today demanded a Supreme Court monitored probe into the case. Read more
Sushma Swaraj’s health stable; discharged from AIIMS after 3 weeks
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), was today discharged after three weeks. Read more
IMD predicts delay in onset of monsoon over Kerala; impact on other states likely
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today in its latest forecast predicted that monsoon will most likely hit Kerala six days later than its scheduled date of June 1. Read more\
India successfully test-fires supersonic interceptor missile
In its effort to have a full fledged multi-layer Ballistic Missile Defence system, India today successfully test-fired its indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile, capable of destroying any incoming hostile ballistic missile, from a test range off Odisha coast. Read more
UP board 2016 exam results for class 10 and 12 declared
Results of Class 10 and Class 12 of Uttar Pradesh state board examinations have been declared today. Read more
International News
Suicide bombing in Yemen kills 37 police recruits, IS claims responsibilty on Twitter
A suicide bomber on today detonated his explosives among policemen standing in line outside a police base in the southern Yemeni city of Mukalla, killing 37 recruits. Read more
After Pakistan, Afghanistan shows no interest in PM Modi's satellite project
After Pakistan, which pulled out of India-mooted South Asian Satellite Project, Afghanistan too has shown no interest in the venture. Read more
Indo-Sri Lanka ties will grow stronger: Sri Lankan president
Visiting Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Saturday said his country shares cordial and deep relations with India and more closer ties will be ensured in the future. Read more
Business News
After flying high with Vijay Mallya in ‘good times’, his luxury jet awaits new buyer!
Waiting to be auctioned off by tax authorities for recovery of their dues, the erstwhile 'King of Good Times' Vijay Mallya's private luxury jet is reminiscent of his high-flying days -- interspersed with plush sofas, a cushioned bed, bars, showers and even a bathrobe. Read more
Investors making money must pay taxes, says Arun Jaitley, eliminating fear of FDI fall
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said that investors who make money in India must pay taxes and the domestic economy doesn't need to depend on any tax-incentivised route to attract foreign investments as it is strong enough now. Read more
How cool! This fashion advice app is for shopping at Janpath
Delhi is set to witness a creative and stylish trial room installation in the heart of the iconic Janpath street market here this weekend. Read more
Entertainment News
Did Zareen Khan just confirm Salmam Khan and Iulia Vantur’s marriage?
Salman Khan has been one of the most eligible bachelors in B-town. The superstar despite romancing several actresses on-screen has failed to find a soul-mate for himself in real life so far. He has dated a string of girlfriends in the past but never entered the matrimony. Read more
Ranbir Kapoor buys a Rs. 35 crore flat, highest amount paid per sq feet in Mumbai
Ranbir Kapoor’s personal life has been the centre of media attraction since a while now. The actor broke up with his girlfriend Katrina Kaif at the beginning of this year and since then he is in the news for one or the other reason. Read more
What? Kapil Sharma’s show to have no celebrities?
Comedian Kapil Sharma is back on the small screen with his brand new show – “The Kapil Sharma Show” on Sony TV. Read more
Sports News
Fifa appoints first woman deputy as Infantino says ‘crisis is over
Fifa’s corruption crisis was declared to be over by President Gianni Infantino on Friday as the scandal-battered governing body broke new ground by appointing a Senegalese United Nations official as its first female and first non-European secretary general. Read more\
Kohli is great player, I admire him a lot: Kane Williamson
New Zealand skipper and Sunrisers Hyderabad star batsman Kane Williamson heaped praise on Indian run-machine Virat Kohli, saying that the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain is a great player whom he admires a lot. Read more
Duckworth-Lewis method is rubbish: Pune coach Fleming
Rising Pune Supergiants chief coach Stephen Fleming has expressed his displeasure over the Duckworth-Lewis method, calling it "rubbish" as his side lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by eight wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match. Read more