27th June News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
Important stories of the day
National News
Rajan as much patriot as anybody else: PM Modi snubs Swamy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today publically rebuked the recent remarks of BJP MP Subramanian Swamy, saying that people needed to be more responsible as mere publicity will not do any good to the nation. Read more
India becomes MTCR member, first entry into any multilateral export control regime
India today joined the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), three days after it failed to get NSG membership due to stiff opposition from China and a few other countries. Read more
Watch: Terrifying moments of Pampore terror attack caught on camera
A terrifying video of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pampore on June 25 has emerged in which terrorists, purportedly from the LeT, can be heard firing indiscriminately at a CRPF bus that was carrying personnel of the 161 battalion. Read more
Office of Profit case: Election Commission to decide fate of 21 AAP MLAs on July 14
The Election Commission has decided to hear the plea of 21 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs in the Office of Profit case on July 14. Read more
Sheila Dikshit ‘turns down’ Congress’ offer to be CM face for UP polls: report
Sheila Dikshit is unlikely to be projected as the Congress party's chief ministerial face for the upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh in 2017 after the party veteran turned down the offer, reports said today. Read more
International News
Upset Pakistan hunts new US lobbyist after two back-to-back diplomatic disasters
Looking for some damage control after two consecutive diplomatic setbacks, Pakistan is now in search of a new lobbyist in the United States after being refused subsidised rates in the F-16 deal and with the US openly campaigning in favour of inducting India into the NSG, a media report said today. Read more
China firm on ‘blocking’ India’s NSG bid, says ‘many countries’ expressed concerns on inclusion of non-NPTs
Facing the blame for single-handedly blocking India’s bid for an entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), China today said “many countries” had expressed their view on the accession of non-NPT countries into the elite club as it harped on the need for forging consensus over the issue. Read more
Pakistan cannot conquer Kashmir through war, says Hina Rabbani Khar
Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Sunday said that Pakistan cannot "conquer Kashmir through war" and the only option the country is left with is dialogue. Read more
Business News
Economist or Banker? Seven possible candidates likely to replace Rajan as RBI Governor
The government has shortlisted the possible candidates to replace Raghuram Rajan as Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, with the clear intention that no bureaucrat be appointed as the central banker. Read more
Google likely to launch its own smartphone by 2016 end: Report
Google is planning to launch its new smartphone before the end of this year. The new Google smartphone is not the Nexus device built by HTC, but is the company’s own branded smartphone. Read more
LeEco Le Max 2 Review: The first smartphone to bid headphone jack goodbye
Chinese internet and technology conglomerate LeEco has made its India debut at the beginning of this year with Le Max and Le 1s. Read more
Entertainment News
Congratulations! Tusshar Kapoor becomes a ‘single’ father to an adorable baby boy
Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor is over the moon these days. However, this happiness is more because of his personal life. Read more
Finally! Salman Khan’s ‘Sultan’ gets a release date
Salman Khan’s upcoming movie ‘Sultan’ has been one of the most anticipated movies of the year. Read more
Hrithik Roshan takes off to Africa for a vacation with sons
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has been a doting father. The actor, despite his busy schedule, makes sure to spend some quality time with his sons. Read more
Sports News
Watch: The missed penalty that forced Messi to hang his boots
Lionel Messi’s hope of lifting the first title with Argentina ended the moment he missed the penalty shot in the final match of the Copa America Centenario football tournament against Chile. Read more
Euro 2016: Germany beat slovakia to enter quaterfinal
World Champions Germany pulled out the right cards to trump Slovakia 3-0 and enter the quarterfinals of the Euro 2016 here on Sunday. Read more
Star footballer Lionel Messi bids adieu to international soccer after Argentina's Copa loss to Chile
In a heart-breaking news for soccer fans throughout the world, Argentina’s star footballer Lionel Messi today announced retirement from international soccer after his team lost the final of Copa America Centenario football tournament to Chile 4-2. Read more