19th June News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
Important news stories
National News
China not blocking India's entry into Nuclear Suppliers' Group, clarifies Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today clarified that China is not opposing India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG). She further stated that China's focus is on the procedure of India's membership to the elite nuclear club. Read More
With NSG meet coming close, Jaishankar visits Beijing to win over Chinese
Ahead of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) plenary in Seoul, India stepped up its diplomatic effort as Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar made a quiet trip to Beijing this week to try and win over China’s backing for India’s membership. Read More
PM Narendra Modi wishes Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on his 46th birthday
Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning took to Twitter and wished Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on his 46th birthday. The Prime Minister wished Gandhi a long and healthy life. Read More
PM Modi, 57 ministers to spread across India for Yoga Day events
As many as 57 Union ministers will spread across the country on Tuesday for the 2nd International Yoga Day programmes, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing the ancient Indian physical exercise in Chandigarh. Read More
UP Govt must take action if Kairana incidents are true: Rajnath Singh
Amid reports of alleged exodus of Hindus from Kairana, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said if the information is correct, Uttar Pradesh government must take proper action. "If some people are forced to leave their native place by any individual or gang, state government must take proper action," he told PTI. Read More
International News
Belgian authorities charge 3 in major anti-terror raid
Belgian authorities charged three men with terror-related crimes after two days of raids and the detention of 40 people in a major investigation which they said required "immediate intervention" because they feared a new attack was close. Read More
Pakistan allocates Rs 300 million to madrasa linked to former Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Omar
In a controversial move, Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated Rs 300 million to the ‘University of Jihad’ which has top Afghan leaders among its alumni which also includes former chief Mullah Omar. Read More
India, UAE to set up parliamentary panel to enhance ties
Seeking to boost the growing bilateral strategic ties, India and the UAE will set up a joint panel of parliamentarians to enhance relations and facilitate their visits to promote cooperation to tackle security issues and challenges facing the region. A decision was taken in this regard during a meeting between first woman speaker of UAE's Federal National Council (FNC) Amal Abdullah Al-Qubaisi and the Indian ambassador T P Seetharam yesterday.
Business News
Arundhati Bhattacharya, Urjit Patel among seven names shortlisted to replace Rajan
There are seven contenders to take the reign of RBI when Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan’s term ends in September. According to areport by Reuters, Vijay Kelkar, Rakesh Mohan, Ashok Lahiri, Urjit Patel, Arundhati Bhattacharya, Subir Gokarn and Ashok Chawla are in the race to replace Rajan. Read More
Complaint against Essar forwarded to Home Ministry
Complaint into the alleged tapping of telephone conversations of some top industrialists and politicians by the Essar Group has been forwarded to the Indian Home Ministry for "appropriate action". The complaint was made to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) by lawyer Suren Uppal alleging that the Essar Group had ordered its former security chief Albasit Khan to tap into its business rivals' telephone conversations.
Not a gate crasher: Vijay Mallya on London book launch row
Business tycoon Vijay Mallya, whose presence at a book launch event in London which was also attended by the Indian High Commissioner sparked a row, responded by saying that he was not a "gate-crasher,” suggesting that he was invited to the event. Read More
Entertainment News
Hrithik’s ex-wife Sussanne Khan booked in Rs 1.87 crore cheating case
Hrithik Roshan’s ex-wife and entrepreneur Sussanne Khan has been booked by Panaji Police in an alleged Rs. 1.87 crore cheating case. The 37-year-old Khan, who is a fashion designer by profession, is accused of falsely projecting herself as an architect to secure contract with a real estate company. Read More
Salman Khan reacts over Arijit Singh’s public apology and it would hurt the singer more
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan today sounded dismissive when asked about the public apology rendered to him by singer Arijit Singh over a song from his upcoming film 'Sultan'. When asked about Arijit's apology, the star said twice even before the question was complete, "Who is that?" Read More
Kriti Sanon spills the beans about dating ‘Raabta’ co-star Sushant Singh Rajput
Ever since actors Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon started shooting for their upcoming movie ‘Raabta’, the gossip mills were abuzz with the rumours of them dating each other. However, now the ‘Dilwale’ actress has come ahead to spill the beans on rumours of two being in relationship. Read More
Sports News
No Indian cricketer arrested for alleged rape in Zimbabwe: MEA sources
An Indian national was booked regarding the alleged rape in Zimbabwe but he is not a member of the Indian Cricket Team, official sources said today. "We have spoken to our Ambassador to Zimbabwe. The report by media is totally false. No Indian cricketer is involved," said the official sources in the Ministry of External Affairs. Read More
You don't have to make mistakes to learn: Dhoni tells his team
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hopes the youngsters in the squad learn from their mistakes after a shock loss to Zimbabwe in the opening T20 International. The young Indian batsmen thew their wickets away at crucial junctures as the visitors ended up losing the game by two runs here yesterday. Read More
Shaminda Eranga’s bowling action found to be illegal
The International Cricket Council today announced that an independent assessment has found the bowling action of Sri Lanka’s Shaminda Eranga to be illegal and, as such, the fast bowler has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. Eranga was reported after the second Test against England at Chester-le-Street on 31 May 2016.