National News-
Tanmay Bhat controversy: Mumbai Police writes to Google, YouTube requesting them to remove the video
Mumbai police has contacted Google and YouTube today asking the companies to block AIB comedian Tanmay Bhat's latest Snapchat video in which he made fun of Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar. Read more.
Batla House encounter: BJP stages protest outside Congress office, demands apology
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today staged a protest outside the office Congress office in the national capital accusing it of propagating false facts in Batla House encounter case. Read more.
African nationals beat up Ola cab driver for refusing extra passengers
A taxi driver was beaten up today in the national capital allegedly by a group of six African nationals including two women after he refused to take on board more than four people. Read more.
CRPF deployed in Haryana as Jats threaten to relaunch quota agitation
With Jat leaders threatening to renew their agitation for reservation in Haryana from June 5, the state government and the police have started mobilising security forces at various places. Read more.
Monsoon likely to set foot over Kerala during June 3 to 9, predicts agro-met advisory
The national agro-met advisory in its latest service bulletin based on extended range weather forecast predicted that monsoon will most likely hit South India in between June 3 to June 9. Read more.
To counter Sahara and Sardha like Ponzi schemes, Modi govt may bring a new bill
With Sahara and Saradha like ponzi schemes duping millions of Indians of their hard earned money, Narendra Modi government may table a bill in the parliament that seeks to clamp down illegal Ponzi schemes and other unauthorised deposit taking activities by prescribing stringent penal and monetary provisions for offenders. Read more.
International News-
Pak court issues notices to 26/11 accused including Lakhvi, government over plea to examine boat
A top Pakistan court today issued notices to the seven Mumbai attack case accused, including 26/11 mastermind Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, and the government over the prosecution’s plea to form a commission to examine the boat used by the 10 LeT terrorists to reach India. Read more.
Next US President should outline Narendra Modi's growth plans: Cisco Chairman
Citing 'Make in India' and 'Start Up India' campaigns for boosting manufacturing and employment, tech giant Cisco's Chairman John Chambers has said the next US President should take a cue from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and outline the plan for growth of the American economy. Read more.
DNA test confirms Mansour’s death in US drone attack: Pakistan
A DNA test has confirmed that Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour was killed in a U.S. drone strike, Pakistan’s interior ministry said Sunday, as the family of a driver killed in the strike sought legal action. Read more.
Iraqi forces push into Fallujah as IS bombings kill 24
Iraqi forces started pushing into the city of Fallujah on Monday as a wave of bombings claimed by the Islamic State group in Baghdad and near the Iraqi capital killed at least 24 people. Read more.
Business News-
SEBI on recovery mode, 4700 acres of Sahara's land put on sale
Tasked by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to auction the land parcels of Sahara, HDFC Realty and SBI Capital Markets have put on sale over 4,700 acres held by the Group across 14 states, the Times of India reports. Read more.
Government rejects Apple’s proposal to sell refurbished iPhones in India
With the Finance Ministry rejecting waiver of mandatory local sourcing for Apple Inc to set up single-brand stores in India, the Commerce Ministry today said it will again push the case of the iPhone maker and a consensus decision should be reached soon. At the same time, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she is not in favor of Apple‘s another proposal to import refurbished phones and sell in India. Read more.
Asus unveils new generation Zenfone 3 smartphones today: Here is everything we know so far
Asus has unveiled three models of its new generation ZenFone 3 smartphone at the Zenvolution event in Taipei’s Humble House today. The three models are: Zenfone 3, Zenfone 3 Ultra and Zenfone 3 Deluxe. Read more.
Entertainment News-
Banjo teaser out! Here’s how the team shot Riteish Deshmukh’s entry of rising from ‘gutter’
After a negative role in romantic film ‘Ek Villain’, Riteish Deshmukh will be seen breaking the good-boy stereotype which engulfs him in ‘Banjo’. The teaser of the film was rolled out today and it looks quite promising. Read more.
SC rejects plea of Pratyusha's mother to cancel bail of actress' boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh
The Supreme court on Monday declined a plea by mother of late actress Pratyusha Banerjee seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail of Rahul Raj Singh, accused of abetment to suicide of the "Balika Vadhu" star. Read more.
Sports News-
Myself and AB de Villiers getting out quickly was a big blow: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli was dignity personified in defeat but did admit that he did not feel good finishing second best as he termed his and AB de Villiers dismissal as the "big blow" in their defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL final. Read more.
Frustrated and disgusted with sports ministry's treatment of players: Olympic participant Seema Punia
Asian Games discus throw gold medalist Seema Punia, who on sunday qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics tore into sports ministry for its apathetic attitude towards players. Read more.
BCCI writes to state bodies for shifting National Cricket Academy
The National Cricket Academy (NCA) could be shifted out of Bengaluru with the BCCI asking all its state associations to look for suitable land in their respective regions. Read more.
