13th June News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
Important stories of the day
National News
Udta Punjab to release on June 17 with one major cut, three disclaimers, rules Bombay HC
In a major relief to the producers of Udta Punjab, the Bombay High Court today allowed the release of the film with one major cut. Read more
MiG-27 fighter plane crashes into building in Jodhpur, pilot ejects safely
A MiG-27 aircraft of the Indian Air Force today crashed in a residential area of the city, with the pilot ejecting safely. Read more
Court allows ex-TERI chief R K Pachauri to travel abroad
Former TERI chief R K Pachauri, who has been summoned as accused by a Delhi court in a sexual harassment case, has been allowed to travel to various countries to attend conferences and meetings till July 5. Read more
Mathura violence: Probe will look into all aspects of incident, says CM Akhilesh Yadav
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said the judicial enquiry into the Mathura incident will look into all aspects of violence that broke out during the anti-encroachment drive early this month and assured the families of the two slain police officers of all help. Read more
Kairana turning into another Kashmir: RSS ideologue on mass Hindu exodus
Amid reports of a mass exodus of over 364 Hindu families from Kairana in Western UP's Shamli district, RSS ideologue Rakesh Sinha today said that the Muslim-majority town is turning into another Kashmir alleging that it was the remnant of Pakistan’s founder Mohammed Ali Jinnah’s ‘ideology’ which had led to such a situation. Read more
International News
In radio bulletin, ISIS claims responsibility for Orlando mass murder
The Islamic State today claimed responsibility for the mass murder at an Orlando gay club that killed 50 people and left more than 53 injured. Read more
Bangladesh arrests 8,500 in anti-militant crackdown
Over 8,500 people, including 119 suspected militants, have been arrested in Bangladesh, police said today as they intensified their nationwide crackdown on extremists to halt a spate of deadly attacks on minorities and secular writers in the Muslim-majority nation. Read more
Sikh-Americans fear backlash after Orlando shooting
Sikh-Americans, who have faced hate crimes after every major terror attack, are fearing a backlash following the Orlando gay club shooting even as the Obama administration has assured them of their safety. Read more
Business News
Microsoft to buy LinkedIn in Rs 1.75 lakh cr all-cash deal
Microsoft, the software giant, has finally agreed to acquire LinkedIn in an all-cash deal valued at $26.2 billion (Rs 1.75 lakh crore approx.) Read more
Yahoo Messenger signs off, to come back with new app on August 5
After eighteen long years since Yahoo rolled out its most popular communication service, the Yahoo Messenger, the company has officially announced to shut it down. Read more
EPFO may soon allow members to contribute for pension scheme
Retirement fund body EPFO may soon allow its subscribers to contribute voluntarily towards its pension scheme in addition to their employers' mandatory contributions. Read more
Entertainment News
‘Baahubali’ rules CineMAA Awards 2016, bags 13 trophies
Film maker SS Rajamouli’s biggest release of 2015 ‘Baahubali’ has been the talk of the town since its inception. Read more
Finally! Shilpa Shetty REACTS to rumours of her divorce with hubby Raj Kundra
Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra have been one of the perfect couple of tinselvile. The couple has been married since November 2009 and have complemented each other well in every sense. Read more
Signing ‘Comedy Nights Live’ was a huge mistake, says Pinky Bua aka Upasna Singh on her exit
The popular comedy show ‘Comedy Nights Live’ has always been the talk of the town. The show had been a replacement of ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil’ and has been hosted by Krushna Abhishek. Read more\
Sports News
With 8-wicket win over Zimbabwe in second ODI, India pocket series 2-0
India today inflicted an eight-wicket defeat over Zimbabwe in the second One-Day International (ODI), clinching the three-match series 2-0. Read more
BCCI chief Anurag Thakur likely to back ‘Big Three’ in ICC meeting at London
Anurag Thakur, president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is likely to back International Cricket Council’s ‘Big Three’ arrangement which allows India, Australia and England the majority of financial benefits from cricket’s governing body. Read more
Russia, England soccer fans turn Euro Cup into battle zone, UEFA threatens with expulsion
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has threatened England and Russia with expulsion from the European Championship (Euro Cup) if the supporters of the respective teams repeat the horrific violence that took on Saturday after the match between the two ended in a 1-1 draw. Read more