National News
‘Surgical’ intervention? Rahul Gandhi likely to be elevated as Cong president this month, say sources
Faced with voices of dissent within the party and rising calls for a shuffle in ranks, the Congress party now looks set to elevate vice-president Rahul Gandhi to the post of party president. According to sources, Rahul’s elevation could come as early as within this month. Read more
Dadri lynching: Akhilesh Yadav doubts authenticity of Mathura lab report
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today expressed his doubts over the forensic lab report which stated that the Dadri lynching victim Mohammad Akhlaq had beef in his house and questioned its authenticity, even as BJP leader Yogi Adityanath demanded registration of cow slaughter case against Akhlaq’s family. Read more
Shut down five-year integrated MBA courses: AICTE tells B-Schools
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has asked all management institutions under its ambit to stop running courses offered as five-year integrated or dual-degree management courses. Read more
SC decision to ban diesel SUVs ‘senseless’, lacks ‘scientific basis’: Manohar Parrikar
In some major criticism of the Supreme Court’s decision to impose a ban on diesel SUVs, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said that the decision was one that implied a "senseless direction which do not have a scientific basis". Read more
Bad blood: Six arrested in Hyderabad for diluting blood with saline, converting one sachet into two
Hyderabad police has arrested six persons, including four paramedics, on charges of diluting donated blood by mixing saline and converting one blood sachet into two. Read more
Consider special funding for Arunachal, CM Kalikho Pul asks Centre
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul has requested the Centre to consider special funding for the state on the lines of Special Plan Assistance (SPA) in a bid to ensure continued investment in critical infrastructure. Read more
International News
Pakistan army chief opposes drone attacks by US
US drone strikes in Pakistan “must stop”, Pakistan’s powerful army chief General Raheel Sharif said today, days after American special forces killed Taliban chief Mullah Mansour in a drone attack in the country’s restive Balochistan province. Read more
Egyptian girl dies during female circumcision
A 17-year-old girl has died while undergoing female circumcision in Egypt, prompting health authorities to shut down the hospital and refer doctors for prosecution, a senior health official said Tuesday. Read more
Switzerland Gotthard: World’s longest $12 billion rail tunnel inaugurated
Just like Hannibal in ancient times, Swiss engineers have conquered the Alps. Read more
Business News
Post-offices to now serve as banks, Cabinet approves India Post’s proposal to launch payments bank
The government today gave its clearance to India Post to set up payments banks. With a corpus of Rs 800 crore the postal network, the largest in the world, is eyeing 650 operational branches by September 2017, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said. Read more
Tata Steel UK completes sale of loss making long products business to Greybull
Indian conglomerate Tata Steel today said that it has completed the sale of its loss making long products business to Greybull Capital. The company, however, didn’t disclose the deal amount fixed with the British-based family investment firm. Read more
Now, TRAI’s new mobile app to help tackle irritating spam calls
Telecom regulator TRAI has introduced a new mobile app DND (Do Not Disturb), which is available to download from Google Play Store and the Mobile Seva App Store to manage unwanted commercial calls and messages. The app will soon be available for iOS users as well. Read more
Entertainment News
Tanmay Bhat’s video has upset Mangeshkar sisters Asha and Meena. Here’s what they said
Melody Queen Lata Mangeshkar’s younger sisters Asha Bhosle and Meena Khadikar have come forward to express their displeasure over comedian Tanmay Bhat’s controversial video which made fun of ‘Lata Didi’. Read more
Is Nawab’s begum Kareena Kapoor Khan pregnant with her first child?
Star couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor has recently come back from the London vacation. The couple had a great time together and were seen strolling on the London streets, shopping etc. Read more
When Aamir Khan got chased by Madhuri Dixit with a hockey stick
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is said to be Mr. Perfectionist. The actor is not just praised for his acting skills but is also considered to be a true gentleman. Read more
Sports News
ICC announces schedule for Champions Trophy 2017
The International Cricket Council today announced the schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 that is set to begin from June 1, 2017. Read more
French Open: Bopanna-Mergea knocked out of men's doubles
India's tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his men's doubles partner Florin Mergea were knocked out in the quarters-finals of the French Open tennis tournament here on Wednesday. Read more
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
