26th May News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
Important stories of the day
National News
Two years of Modi: 64 pc happy with BJP govt's performance, direct benefit transfer scheme a big success
On May 26, two years back, the heads of SAARC nations, several Chief Ministers, political leaders, celebrities, corporate honchos and religious heads gathered at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Read more
No corruption charge during 2 years of my rule, will continue to be your ‘Pradhan Sevak’: PM Modi in Saharanpur
Saharanpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asserted that his government has completed 2 years in power but not a single charge of corruption has been levelled against his regime. Read more
‘Rajan leaking sensitive information, working for US’ interests’: Swamy’s fresh salvo at RBI Guv
Days after writing to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the ouster of Reserve Bank of India Governor on grounds that he was not “mentally fully Indian”, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy today fired a fresh salvo at Raghuram Rajan levelling six allegations against him to reiterate his demand. Read more
HC stays Haryana government's decision to grant 10% reservation to Jats, 5 other castes
In a major development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today stayed the decision of the BJP government in Haryana granting 10 per cent reservation to Jats and five other communities in the state, under a newly carved Backward Classes (C) category. Read more
On 2nd anniversary of Modi government, Smriti Irani launches scathing attack on Gandhi family in Amethi
On a day when Narendra Modi government completes two years in power at the centre, Union HRD minister Smriti Irani today launched a blistering attack on Nehru-Gandhi family in Amethi. Read more
SC allows Italian marine Salvatore Girone to return home
The Supreme Court today allowed Italian marine Sergeant Major Salvatore Girone, accused of killing two Indian fishermen off Kerala's coast in February 2012, to return home. Read more
International News
Pranab Mukherjee recalls Indian support to China's UN membership
President Pranab Mukherjee today recalled the Indian support to China's membership of the UN in the 60s and 70s and the restitution of its permanent membership of the Security Council, in comments that assume significance after Beijing blocked India's bid in the world body to ban JeM chief Masood Azhar. Read more
Separated Indian, Pakistani siblings meet in UAE after 48 years
In an emotional reunion, a 76-year-old man who left India and went to Pakistan nearly 50 years ago has met with his two siblings in the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi. Read more
New Taliban leader has opportunity to choose peace: US
The new Taliban leader has an opportunity to choose peace and to work towards a negotiated solution to join the Afghan-led peace talks, the US has said. Read more
Business News
Digital India: Intel India unveils three new initiatives for the programme
Intel India announced three new initiatives to strengthen its support for PM Narendra Modi's Digital India programme. Read more
India's bankruptcy law positive for banks: Moody's
Global credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service on Thursday said India's bankruptcy code boosts creditors bargaining power against big borrowers. Read more
HTC 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S7
Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC launched its flagship smartphone HTC 10, which is priced at Rs 52,990. Read more
Entertainment News
Watch: Here’s the incident when Arijit Singh miffed Salman Khan
Singer Arijit Singh recently made it to the headlines after he posted a public apology on his Facebook page. Read more
Now, RGV says Salman is a bigger superstar than Shah Rukh. Will this result in a tiff between Karan-Arjun?
A few days ago, filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma wrote a scathing tweet in which he said that superstar Shah Rukh Khan will lose his stardom to Salman Khan; just like Kamal Hassan did to Rajinikanth. Read more
Akshay Kumar’s ‘Housefull 3’ is ‘extremely special’! Here’s why
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is a busy bee these days. All thanks to his upcoming movie ‘Housefull 3’.The movie, which happens to be the third installment of the franchise, will be a package of rib-tickling comedy, fun and drama. Read more
Sports News
French Open: Leander Paes, Martina Hingis get off to winning start in mixed doubles
Leander Paes and Martina Hingis entered the mixed doubles pre-quarterfinals of the French Open with a straight-set win over Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Robert Farah.Paes and Hingis, winners of three Grand Slam titles last season, won 6-4 6-4 against the German-Colombian team.
Injury-free Starc gunning to fire again
Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc today said he was raring to go after six months on the sidelines, declaring himself "fit, strong and ready".Starc, 26, is set to make his long-waited comeback in Guyana on June 6 against South Africa during a one-day tri-series that also features the West Indies.