19th May News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
Important stories of the day
National News
TMC, AIADMK retain power in WB, TN; BJP wins in Assam; LDF returns in Kerala
The Assembly poll to five states is making history with BJP halting Congress stalwart Tarun Gogoi from getting a fourth term in office in Assam while AIADMK in Tamil Nadu is poised to get sixth term in the state. Read more
Post-victory, Mamata signals support to govt on GST, maintains ‘ideological differences’ with BJP
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, who is all set for a comeback in West Bengal on the back of a landslide victory, today signalled that her party could extend support to the Centre on the long-pending Goods and Services Tax bill. Read more
Assembly poll results: BJP expands footprint but big question mark over Rahul Gandhi’s leadership in 2019 LS polls
The results of 5 state Assemblies have come as a rude shock to Indian National Congress, the grand old party of India. The party has been thrown out of power in two crucial states – Assam and Kerala. Read more
Kerala results a setback, UDF to discuss reasons for unexpected rout: Oommen Chandy
Stunned by the shocking defeat in the Assembly polls, Kerala Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy today said the results were "a setback" and the party and UDF headed by it would discuss in detail the reasons for the "unexpected" rout. Read more
Tamil Nadu: Jayalalitha creates history, makes spectacular comeback in the state
It's for the first time in last three decade that the same party has been given two successive terms in Tamil Nadu. Read more
International News
EgyptAir plane MS804 carrying 66 passengers from Paris to Cairo has crashed: Officials
An EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo with 66 passengers is most likely crashed into the sea, said Ihab Raslan, a spokesman for the Egyptian civil aviation authority, according to a report by the Abu Dhabi-based SkyNews Arabia. Read more
Muslim nations block gay groups from UN AIDS conference
Major Western nations are protesting a move to block gay and transgender groups from attending a high-level United Nations conference on AIDS. Read more
Canada PM Justin Trudeau apologises for elbowing woman lawmaker in House
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologised “unreservedly” for making physical contact with a female Opposition member of Parliament, who said Trudeau elbowed her in the chest as he waded through a group of lawmakers. Read more
Business News
Tim Cook inaugurates Apple Maps development office in Hyderabad
Apple Inc today announced the opening of a new office here that will focus on development of Maps for its products including iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Read more
Moto G4 Plus: Here are the top 5 features
Motorola unveiled the Moto G4 and the Moto G4 Plus, though only the Moto G4 Plus is ready to go on sale midnight today exclusively on Amazon. Read more
Vodafone invests Rs 557 cr to expand 3G service in Maharashtra, Goa
Telecom operator Vodafone today said that it has expanded 3G network in Maharashtra and Goa in a year with investment of over Rs 557 crore. Read more
Entertainment News
Meet Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Dilliwali girlfriend’ Bharti Malhotra!
Ranbir Kapoor’s personal life has been in the limelight since the beginning of this year. The actor, who was said to be madly in love with Katrina Kaif, broke up with his lady love in January. Read more
Whoa! Salman Khan to turn ‘Sardar’ for Ajay Devgn’s ‘Son of Sardaar 2’?
Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is coming back with the sequel of his 2012 hit movie ‘Son of Sardaar’. But this time the audiences are in for a real surprise. Read more
Purple pout wasn’t my choice: Aishwarya tells all about her Cannes appearance which got her trolled
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has completed 15 years at Cannes International Film Festival. At the latest one the diva ensured she looked enthralling as she walked the red carpet. Read more
Sports News
Sevilla clinch 3rd straight Europa League title, beat Liverpool in final
Sevilla stunned Liverpool with a 3-1 comeback win to clinch a record third straight Europa League title on Wednesday. Read more
Kohli on course to emulate Tendulkar: Mike Hussey
Amazed by Virat Kohli's recent performances, former Australian batting mainstay Mike Hussey feels the stylish cricketer is well on his way to equal or exceed the accomplishments of the iconic Sachin Tendulkar. Read more
After Australia, now England will host day-night Test match
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Colin Graves has said that it will host a day-night Test in the coming days. Read more