National News
India most open economy in the world, govt says after major overhaul in FDI policy
The government has significantly liberalised the FDI regime. The focus is on employment and job generation in India, the government said. The decision was taken at a high-level Cabinet meeting chaired by the PM. Read more
SC refuses to stay Centre's notifications declaring Nilgai, monkey and wild boar as vermin
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay three notifications of the Centre declaring Nilgai, monkey and wild boar as vermins for one year in the states of Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, paving way for their culling outside forests. Read more
Sheena Bora murder: Indrani Mukerjea's driver Shyamvar Rai turns approver
A special CBI court on Monday made Indrani Mukerjea’s former driver Shyamvar Rai an approver in the 2012 sensational Sheena Bora murder case. Read more
Tackling anti-incumbency, SP may deny tickets to 100 MLAs in 2017 UP Polls: Report
The Samajwadi Party may crack the whip on as many as 100 party MLAs denying them seats in the upcoming UP Assembly elections in its bid to tackle the anti-incumbency wave in Uttar Pradesh. Read more
PM Narendra Modi condemns terror attack in Kabul
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condemned the attack on a minibus carrying Nepalese security guards in Kabul and said India will provide all assistance to Nepal government in this hour of tragedy. Read more
Bullet train 2.0: Delhi to Varanasi in less than 3 hours
The Narendra Modi government has proposed a second bullet train after the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor that will run from New Delhi to Varanasi in just two hours and 40 minutes. Read more
International News
India's entry into NSG not on Seoul meet agenda: China
A day after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj exuded confidence over India's inclusion into the Nuclear Suppliers Group saying Beijing was not opposed to India's entry, China today said India's inclusion in the elite grouping is not on the agenda at a plenary meeting of the 48-member bloc to be held on June 23 in Seoul. Read more
Over dozen Nepalese security guards killed in Kabul suicide attack
Over a dozen Nepalese security guards were killed after a suicide bomber attacked a minibus carrying them today in Kabul along the main road to the eastern city of Jalalabad. Read more
American ISIS terrorist praises Orlando gunman in new video: Report
In a new video released by ISIS terror group, a man purporting to be an American fighter is shown praising the Orlando gay nightclub shooter and calling for more attacks on the US. Read more
Business News
Decks cleared for Apple Stores in India as govt tones down FDI norms
Apple CEO Tim Cook's India visit now appears fruitful as the government just ensured that his company can now open Apple stores in the country. Read more
Delhi govt threatens to cancel licence of power distribution companies
The Delhi government is considering revoking the licences of BSES discoms due to their "dismal" performance. Read more
Entertainment News
AbRam’s ‘special’ father’s day gift for dad Shah Rukh Khan will make your heart melt (see pic)
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been quite popular for his family man image. The actor has been quite attached with his three kids – Aryan, Suhana and AbRam- and is often spotted sharing pics of them on social media. Read more
Here’s why Salman Khan is worried to host ‘Bigg Boss 10'
Bigg Boss has been quite popular amongst audience since season one. The celeb-based reality show has always been the talk of the town because of the several twists it had managed to bring along its journey of nine seasons. Read more
Jalandhar boy Balraj Singh Khehra becomes the winner of 'MTV Roadies X4'
Jalandhar-based Balraj Singh Khehra, a member of actor Karan Kundra’s gang, was announced as the winner of "MTV Roadies X4" on Sunday. Read more
Sports News
Once Dhoni retires, everyone will miss him even more: Dean Jones
Indian limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni may be a shadow of his old self but former Australian batsman Dean Jones feels that the Jharkhand dasher will be "missed more in sub-continental conditions" once he calls time on his illustrious career. Read more
"Lekin aaj k din to baal katwa leta bhai,’ says Rohit Sharma congratulating Ishant on his engagement
Indian pace battery Ishant Sharma, on Sunday, joined the list of engaged cricketers, after a ring ceremony with Indian basketball player Pratima Singh. Read more
