2nd September News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
Important stories of the day
National News
Navjot Singh Sidhu snubs AAP, to float new political party ‘Awaaz-e-Punjab’
Former BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu today joined hands with suspended SAD legislator Pargat Singh and Bains Brothers (Ludhiana-based Independent MLAs and brothers Simarjeet Singh Bains and Balwinder Singh Bains) to float a new political party in Punjab where assembly polls will be held early next year. Read more
Two days ahead of PM Modi’s visit, China deploys stealth fighter aircraft J-20 in Tibet
Days after China warned India against deploying the supersonic BrahMos missile along its border, Beijing has responded by stationing its stealth fighter-bomber aircraft J-20 at the world’s highest civilian airport Daocheng Yading, which lies to the east of Arunachal Pradesh. Read more
Pakistan Army violates ceasefire in Akhnoor sector along LoC; Indian troops retaliate
Indian positions on the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector of Jammu district today faced unprovoked firing from the Pakistan Army. Read more
In Amethi stronghold, 200 angry Anganwadi workers raise slogans against Rahul Gandhi, block cavalcade
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi today faced protests by local residents in his own constituency Amethi where he arrived on Wednesday on a three-day visit. Read more
Triple talaq: Courts have no say in personal law, Muslim Law Board tells Supreme Court
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board today told the Supreme Court, which is examining the impact of triple talaq on Muslim women’s rights, that personal laws cannot be challenged as it would amount to violation of the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Read more
International News
Twin suicide attacks rock Pakistan; after Peshawar, blasts at Mardan district court kill 12, injure 52
Hours after a terror attack in Peshawar’s Christian Colony killed one civilian and four suicide bombers, another terror attack rocked Mardan’s district and sessions court killing at least 12 people and injuring 52 others. Read more
Baloch protests fluster Pakistan, Islamabad moves Interpol to nab separatist leader Bugti
Days after Indian Prime Minister raked up the Balochistan issue during his Independence Day speech, finding support from Baloch leaders, Pakistan has now moved the Interpol for assistance to nab exiled Baloch leader Brahamdagh Khan Bugti who is spearheading the independent Balochistan movement. Read more
Pakistan’s Punjab Assembly mulls inviting Arundhati Roy to address House on Kashmir issue
Pakistan’s Punjab Assembly is reportedly considering to inviting Indian novelist and rights activist Arundhati Roy to address the assembly members on ‘atrocities’ in Kashmir by Indian authorities. Read more
Business News
Disclose source of Rs 18,000 cr you have returned to investors: Supreme Court tells Sahara
Finding it difficult to fathom that Sahara paid back an amount as large as Rs 18,000 crore in such a short notice, the Supreme Court has asked the company to specify the source of the money. The apex court noted that it is almost impossible on the company’s part to raise the massive amount in an extremely short span of time. Read more
Facebook copies Snapchat again, adds 'Instant video' feature for Messenger app
Social media giant Facebook on Thursday added a new feature of Instant Video to its messenger app. The feature lets you to exchange videos while texting in the app. Read more
Apple to remove unused apps from its App Store
It’s cleaning time in the App Store. In an email sent to its developers, tech giant Apple has notified them that it will remove apps that no longer works or is outdated from the recent versions of iOS and macOS. Read more
Entertainment News
Angry Ajay Devgn demands investigation against Karan Johar, Twitter reacts
It's an all out war between Ajay Devgn and Karan Johar. Ajay Devgn Thursday released a recorded audio tape which allegedly had Kamal Rashid Khan's voice confessing that Karan Johar paid him Rs 25 lakh to slam Shivaay and spread good words for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Read more
Bigg Boss 10: Here’s the Tentative list of Bigg Boss 10 Contestants
With the new season of the Salman Khan’s Big Boss 10 formally announced, a tentative list of Bigg Boss 10 contestants has started doing the rounds in media. Read more
Here’s how Saif Ali Khan is pampering soon-to-be mommy Kareena Kapoor
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor are expecting their first child this year. While Kareena is seen flaunting her baby bump proudly, hubby Saif is also making sure to pamper the soon to be mommy. Read more
Sports News
Hilarious and Brilliant! Virender Sehwag's tweet about his wife has the best tip for married men
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag, who has garnered quite a reputation for being one of the wittiest Indian celebrities on Twitter, again made our day with his supremely entertaining #ViruKaGyaan. Read more
Homecoming: Messi’s goal helps Argentina beat Uruguay 1-0 in crucial World Cup qualifier
Making a noteworthy return from his ephemeral international retirement, Lionel Messi scored the lone goal helping a 10-man Argentina defeat Uruguay 1-0 to register a crucial 2018 World Cup qualifying victory. Read more
England beat Pakistan in 4th ODI, lead series 4-0
Resolute half-centuries by Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow led England to a four-wicket victory against Pakistan and a 4-0 lead in the five-match one-day international series on Thursday. Read more