National News-
Hailstorm claims six lives at Ujjain Kumbh, 70 reported injured
A massive hailstorm coupled with heavy rain created havoc at the ongoing Kumbh in Ujjain today. At least 5 people have died and around 70 are reported to be injured. Read more.
Keenan-Reuben murder case: All four convicts awarded life imprisonment till death
A Special Women’s Court on Thursday convicted four for the 2011 murder of Keenan Santos and Reuben Fernandez and awarded them life imprisonment till death. The four accused — Jitendra Rana, Satish, Sunil and Deepak — have been convicted under IPC 302 for murder. Read more.
Sunil Lanba to take over as next Indian Navy chief on May 31
Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of Western Naval Command, has been appointed as the new Chief of Naval Staff and will assume charge on May 31. Read more.
CBI summons ousted Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat in sting operation case
The CBI today summoned ousted Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat to Delhi for questioning on May 9 in connection with the sting CD that showed him offering bribes to rebel Congress leaders to vote for his government in a floor test in March. Read more.
Diesel taxi ban: Centre moves SC, fears BPOs may move out of India
The central government today appealed to the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision imposing a complete ban on diesel vehicles in Delhi and NCR. It also said that the top court should consider banning diesel taxis in a phased manner. Read more.
Model law soon for shops, restaurants, cinemas to open 24/7: Labour Secretary
If you wish to watch a movie at an odd hour, grab a bite or even shop at a mall, the rules at least won't come in the way. A model law the government is proposing for states to replicate will allow such establishments to operate round the clock. Read more.
International News-
At $62 million, UN owes India most for peacekeeping contribution
The United Nations (UN) owes India $62 million – the most it has to pay to any country – for contribution towards peacekeeping operations including troops and equipment, the top official of the world body said. Read more.
Pakistani court asks for information on release of arrested Indian
A top Pakistani court has ordered authorities to provide information about the arrest and expected date of release of a 31-year-old Indian man arrested in 2012 for illegally entering the country from Afghanistan reportedly to meet a girl he had befriended online. Read more.
Islam ruining Europe, will not allow it in US: Donald Trump on Muslim ban
Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump has refused to budge from his stand on banning Muslims from entering the US and deporting illegal immigrants out of the country. Read more.
Business News-
Cheque bounce case: Court to pass order against Vijay Mallya on May 9
A local court on Thursday said it will pronounce on May 9 its order on the quantum of sentence for beleaguered industrialist Vijay Mallya, who was convicted in two cheque bounce cases filed against him by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. Read more.
Reliance Jio now available to select consumers in 17 circles, offer through invitation only
After several failed launch dates and immense speculation over the arrival of Reliance Jio, the much-awaited 4G service from Reliance has finally made its debut. Read more.
Government to build 1,000 km of expressways for Rs 16,680 crore
To ensure quicker connectivity, the government plans to build 1,000 km of expressways at an investment of Rs 16,680 crore under its NHDP programme, which include the Vadodara-Mumbai project. Read more.
Entertainment News-
Watch: Trailer of Big B, Nawazuddin starrer 'TE3N' launched
The trailer of Ribhu Dasgupta's film, "Te3n", which stars megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Vidya Balan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, was launched on Thursday. Watch it.
Kangana finally gets support from another actress: Vidya Balan lauds her for standing up for herself
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has been in the limelight since a while, however, for all wrong reasons. The diva has become the controversy’s favourite child these days. Read more.
The Kapil Sharma Show Vs Colors: Humour wins over historical saga of Bajirao-Mastani; features among Top 5 shows
King of Comedy Kapil Sharma’s new show has emerged victorious in the battle of ratings between Colors and Sony TV -- the two rival channel in general entertainment segment. Read more.
Sports News-
Rajya Sabha members demand Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand
Rajya Sabha members across party lines today demanded that hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand be conferred with Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour. Read more.
Rohit Sharma wishes Rio Olympic-bound athletes best of luck
Star cricketer Rohit Sharma on Thursday wished luck to the Indian sports contingent which will take part in the upcoming Rio Olympic Games from August 5-21 by presenting an autographed bat to ace marksman Gagan Narang who is a bronze medallist from the last edition.
