National News
Won’t seek second term as RBI Governor, says Raghuram Rajan
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan today put rumour over his second term to rest, saying he will not accept another tenure as the head of the country’s central bank. In a letter to RBI staff, Rajan said that he will be returning to academia when his term ends on September 4, 2016. Read More
Indian Envoy left London event after seeing Vijay Mallya, clarifies MEA
Vijay Mallya was spotted at a book launch event at the London School of Economics (LSE) this week that was attended by Indian High Commissioner Navtej Sarna, creating flutters. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), however, said that Sarna left the event without waiting for the interactive session after he spotted Mallya. Read More
Former Bollywood actor Mamta Kulkarni named accused in drug racket: Thane police
Thane police today named former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni as an accused in the Ephedrine drug bust case. Mamta is likely to face a Red Corner Notice by the Interpol. Earlier, police had also named Mamta's husband Vicky Goswami as an accused in the case. Read More
Rajnath asks Naxals to shun violence, join peace talks
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today appealed to Maoists to shun violence and join peace talks, saying if they give up arms, government was ready to discuss all their demands. Addressing a 'Vikash Parv' rally on the completion of two years of the Modi government, Singh said there is no place for violence in India as people in the country don't accept it.
IAF gets its first batch of women fighter pilots
In a historical moment, Indian Air Force got its first batch of women fighter pilots on Saturday when flying cadets Bhawana Kanth, Avani Chatuvedi and Mohana Singh were inducted into IAF’s fighter squadron. Read More
International News
Man charged with British MP Jo Cox's murder
A man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting of Jo Cox, a Labour member of the British House of Commons. West Yorkshire Police on Saturday said Thomas Mair, 52, has been charged with the murder of the 41-year-old, BBC reported. Read More
PM Modi, Sri Lankan President jointly inaugurate renovated stadium in Jaffna
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena today jointly inaugurated newly-renovated Duraiappah Stadium in Jaffna. While Sirisena was present in the stadium, PM Modi joined the event through video-conferencing from New Delhi. Read More
Egypt’s Morsi sentenced to life over espionage charges
Former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi was on Saturday handed down life imprisonment by a Cairo criminal court on charges of espionage. The sentencing of Morsi came during the final ruling in the trial of 11 people on leaking state secrets to Qatar. Morsi was sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Cairo court. Read More
Militant who attacked Hindu lecturer killed in B'desh
A 17-year-old militant who was arrested this week while carrying out a failed assassination attempt on a Hindu lecturer in southwestern Bangladesh was killed overnight in what police claimed to be a "shootout". Golam Faizullah Fahim's cohorts fired gunshots as he was guiding police. He died in crossfire.
Business News
India, S Korea launch platform to promote investments
India and South Korea today launched a platform to promote and facilitate investments from the east Asian country. The platform 'Korea Plus' was launched by Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her South Korean counterpart Joo Hyunghwan.
Vijay Mallya case: Dutch beer major files application before DRT
Dutch beer major Heineken today filed an application before the Debt Recovery Tribunal seeking to be impleaded in the Vijay Mallya case. Making a submission in the DRT, Counsel for Heineken said the company seeks permission to implead itself in the case and enjoy the right of first refusal over the UBL shares. Read More
McDonald's plans to shift jobs to India as cost-cutting: Report
Fast food giant McDonald's may be planning to outsource jobs to India as part of a USD 500 million cost reduction plan it announced last November, a media report said. A report in the New York Post said McDonald's is shedding jobs as part of a USD 500 million cost reduction spearheaded by Chief Executive Steve Easterbrook. Read More
Entertainment News
Sushant snubs Ankita, invites Kriti at housewarming party for his new bachelor pad
On the occasion of finding a new roof above his head, Actor Sushant Singh Rajput hosted a housewarming party. All his near and dear ones, including his Raabta co star Kriti Sanon, were seen attending the party, except Sushant’s ex Ankita. Read More
Leak doesn’t impact Udta Punjab’s flight, Shahid- Kareena’s movie earns Rs 10.05 cr on first day
A long tussle with the Central Board of Film Certification and leak just two days before release, did not deter the box office collections of ‘Udta Punjab’. The neo noir drama based on substance abuse recorded earnings of Rs 10.05 crores on the first day. Read More
Actor Ron Lester dies
Actor Ron Lester, who played Billy Bob in the 1999 film "Varsity Blues", has passed away at the age of 45. His agent Dave Bradley confirmed that the actor died on Friday evening of liver and kidney failure, reported Entertainment Weekly. Lester has been in the hospital for four months.
Sports News
Zimbabwe set India a target of 171 runs in 1st T20 at Harare
Zimbabwe today made a challenging total of 170 against India in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club. An unbeaten 54 runs off 26 balls by hard hitting all-rounder Elton Chigumbura helped the host side to put this defending total target for the visitors. Read More
BCCI suspends arrested GCA President, Secretary; issues showcause notice
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday issued notice to Goa Cricket Association (GCA) President Chetan Desai and Secretary Vinod Phadke, who were recently arrested for alleged financial fraud. Read More
Shootout controversy mars Champions Trophy final
The Champions Trophy final saw controversy and high drama when the Indian hockey team lodged a protest during the penalty shootout before finally settling for a historic silver after the jury announced that the 1-3 result against Australia would stay. Read More
