8th June News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
Important stories of the day
National News
Bihar exam scam: Heads roll as police ups ante; toppers summoned, BSEB chairman resigns
Faced with huge embarrassment over the results of the class X and Intermediate exams of the state board, Bihar police has now picked pace in its investigations into the incident. Read more
India’s NSG bid: Japan extends helping hand, says trying to garner support of other countries for New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is trying his best to secure a place for India in the coveted Nuclear Suppliers Group(NSG) has got a helping hand from Japan in garnering support of other countries on this issue. Read more
Kerala: FIR against Sonia Gandhi over non payment of dues
A real estate company in Kerala has lodged an FIR against party president Sonia Gandhi over non-payment of dues amounting to Rs 2.8cr. Read more
Bihar: Key files related to Rs 900 cr fodder scam go missing, FIR lodged
Key files in the Rs 900 crore infamous fodder scam have gone missing from the Bihar Animal and Fisheries Resources Department’s office in Patna. Read more
'Resigned and Jobless': Karnataka DSP's post-resignation Facebook post creates uproar
Kudligi Deputy Superintendent of Police Anupama Shenoy's resignation has not only sent flutters down Karnataka's political circles but has also created quite a storm on social media. Read more
Roadblock in PM Modi’s Bullet train Project as Maha govt says no to proposed site for building Mumbai station
In a setback to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, the Maharashtra government has said no to Railways’ plan to build Mumbai station at the proposed site. Read more
International News
At hault due to bomb threat, EgyptAir plane resumes flight to China
A plane carrying 118 passengers and 17 crew members, which was forced to land in Uzbekistan following a bomb threat has resumed its flight to Beijing. Read more
Pakistani senators upset over PM Modi's 'aggressive foreign policy’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent foreign policy successes appeared to have caused consternation in the political circles of Pakistan. Read more
Pakistan enhances security of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed in Lahore, number of guards doubled
Security of Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed’s security has been enhanced with number of guards at his residence being doubled. Read more
Business News
After iPhones, Apple eyes India’s small towns for a Mac revolution
With India emerging as among the top 10 markets for Mac computers, CEO Tim Cook is looking to further expand its footprint in India. Not just iPhones, the CEO is now planning to take its Mac computers to several smaller towns through neighbourhood electronics stores. Read more
Popular GIF images to come to WhatsApp in iOS Beta release
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for all the iOS users. This new update will let the users integrate GIFs to express themselves with a lot more innovations. Read more
Ticket cancellation charges cannot exceed base fare, DGCA tells airlines
There is relief in store for air travellers if new rules proposed by the government manage to be implemented. In order to rein in the unchecked flight cancellation charges, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has told airlines that such fees cannot exceed base fares. Read more
Entertainment News
Udta Punjab receives ‘A’ certificate with 13 suggestions; Anurag Kashyap moves Bombay HC
Udta Punjab producers Vikas Bahl and Anurag Kashyap on Wednesday moved the Bombay High Court seeking a copy of the order of the CBFC Review Committee report which recommended the ‘cuts’ in their film ‘Udta Punjab’. Read more
From Mehmood to Tanmay Bhat: How Indian comedy has changed over the years
Humour plays a key role in our lives. Imagine a life without any fun or laughter. Boring, isn’t it? Cinema, they say, acts as a mirror to the society. So, comedy as a genre of cinema, has been among the favourites for the audiences. Read more
Flashback: When ‘angry’ Salman slapped Ranbir publicly and Katrina was not the reason
Katrina Kaif’s love life has been into limelight ever since she made her debut in Bollywood. The diva was said to be dating Salman Khan in her early days. However, soon she got involved with Ranbir Kapoor. Read more
Sports News
Saina enters round two; Sindhu bows out of Australian Open
Star Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal entered the second round of women's singles with a comfortable victory but P V Sindhu suffered an upset defeat in the opening round to crash out of the USD 750,000 Australian Open Super Series badminton tournament here today. Read more
BCCI to decide on my future as captain, says skipper Dhoni
Putting an end to the speculations on his future as captain of the Indian team, limited-over skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that it is for the BCCI to take a call on the matter. Read more
South Africa back in business after ODI win over Australia
South Africa roared back into contention in the Tri-Nation One-Day International series with a 47-run victory over Australia in the third match of the tournament at the Guyana National Stadium here. Read more