National News-
GDP growth beats estimates, grows 7.9 per cent in quarter ending March 2016
There is some good news for the Narendra Modi led government at the Centre as it celebrates two years of storming to power in the promise of change and economic reform. Read more.
Incident huge but not racist, guilty will be punished: External Affairs min Sushma Swaraj tells African students
In the wake of fresh cases of assault on African nationals, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today held a meeting with African students where she assured them of complete government assistance to prevent such incidents in future. Read more.
Narendra Modi is a PM, not a ‘shahenshah’: Sonia Gandhi trashes allegations against Robert Vadra
Congress president Sonia Gandhi today launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying ‘he is a PM not a shahenshah’ and that all allegations levelled against her and family members are ‘baseless’ and part of the BJP’s campaign of a Congress-mukt Bharat. Read more.
World Culture Festival: NGT rejects Sri Sri's plea, orders AoL to pay remaining Rs 4.75cr environment compensation charge
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today directed the Art of Living to pay the remaining environment compensation charge of Rs 4.75 crore for holding World Culture Festival on the bank of river Yamuna in Delhi in March. Read more.
Dadri Lynching: Mohammad Akhlaq had beef in his freezer, says new lab report
In the latest in the killing of Mohammad Akhlaq in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, a forensic report today said that the meat found in his house, which led to the entire incident, was that of a "a cow or its progeny". This is a departure from the police’s earlier version quoting a local lab report that found the meat to be that of a goat or its progeny. Read more.
Discoms ordered to pay up to Rs 100 per hour for unscheduled power cuts in Delhi
Unscheduled power cuts by distribution companies in the national capital will now weigh heavy for discoms. According to a directive by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), power distribution companies will now have to compensate consumers for unscheduled power cuts. Read more.
International News-
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif undergoes 'successful' open-heart surgery in UK
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today underwent an open-heart surgery at a British hospital which his party said was "successful", the Premier's second cardiac procedure in five years. Read more.
South Korea says North Korea missile launch likely failed
A North Korean missile launch likely failed on Tuesday, South Korea's military said, the fourth in a series of high-profile failures that somewhat temper recent worries that the North is pushing quickly toward its goal of a nuclear-tipped missile that can reach America's mainland. Read more.
Thailand's famous tiger temple raided amid accusations of illegal breeding and trafficking
Wildlife officials in Thailand on Monday raided a Buddhist temple famous that inhabiting 137 tigers in response to global pressure over animal trafficking. Read more.
Business News-
Govt rolls back decision of 1 pc tax levy on cash purchase of gold jewellery worth Rs 2 lakh
In a big relief to jewellers and customers, the Narendra Modi government today rolled back its budgetary decision to impose 1 per cent tax collection at source (TCS) on cash purchase of gold jewellery of Rs 2 lakh. The threshold has now been raised to the earlier limit of Rs 5 lakh. Read more.
Google tax to start from June 1: Here's everything you need to know
The 'Google Tax' or 'Facebook Tax' was first announced in the FY17 budget by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. This tax will be levied from June 1. Read more.
Yu Yunicorn vs Motorola Moto G4 Plus
Micromax's sub-brand Yu Televentures has launched its new flagship Yu Yunicorn. The smartphone will be exclusively available on Flipkart in three colour options. Read more.
Entertainment News-
Is Bollywood losing its charm? Just one film crossed the Rs 100 cr mark in 2016
It has been five months since the onset of 2016 and Bollywood has had quite an eventful run till now - there have been breakups, controversies (some of them even dragged to court rooms), fights, affairs and everything else, except business! Read more.
Salman Khan’s ‘Baby ko Bass Pasand Hai’ has a Sunny Deol connection. Watch it again to know what it is!
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s forthcoming movie ‘Sultan’ has already set the tinselvile talking about it. Read more.
Music crosses boundaries: US college students sing A.R. Rahman’s ‘Kun Faya Kun’ and it will touch your soul
When music maestro A.R Rahman sings it touches the heart strings of everyone listening. The song ‘Kun Faya Kun’ from the movie ‘Rockstar’ is one of the many soulful tracks sung by Rahman that have a unique aura of their own. Read more.
Sports News-
Misplaced anger over Arjun Tendulkar’s selection over record-breaking Pranav for West Zone U-16 side?
The news of the selection of Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun over Pranav Dhanawade in the West Zone U-16 side has left both social media and cricket fans mystified. Read more.
After RCB lose IPL final, Gayle grooves to Michael Jackson’s tune
Chris Gayle loves to be in the news as much for his cricket feats as much as his activities off the field. The Jamaican loves to party and enjoy every moment of his life. Read more.
