National News
Raj Babbar appointed as the new Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President
Actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar has been appointed the chief of Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee. Senior party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad announced the decision to anoint Babbar to the post after an hour-long meeting with Priyanka Gandhi in the capital. Read More
Kashmir unrest: Death toll reaches 30, over 800 injured; PM Modi chairs high-level meeting
With death toll reaching 30 and over 800 injured in Kashmir due to the violence triggered by the killing of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who returned from a four-nation tour of Africa today, chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation in the state. Read More
National Herald case: Subramanian Swamy cant access govt documents, HC sets aside trial court order
BJP MP Subramanian Swamy is not entitled to govt documents in his case against Gandhi parivar in the National Herald issue, the Delhi High Court today ruled as it set aside a trial court orders summoning documents from Finance and Corporate Affairs Ministries and other agencies and the balance sheet of the Congress party. Read More
NIA arrests two more ISIS sympathisers from Hyderabad
As a part of its ongoing probe into a suspected ISIS module busted in Hyderabad last month, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) today arrested two more persons from the city. The ISIS sympathisers have been identified as Mohammed Ataullah Rehman (30), and Syed Naimath Ullah Hussaini (42). Read More
SC appointed panel indicts former CBI chief Ranjit Sinha in coal scam, holds diary genuine
A Supreme Court-appointed panel investigating former CBI chief Ranjit Sinha’s role in the coal scam, today indicted him saying he did try to influence the probe. “Prima facie, ex-CBI director Ranjit Sinha tried to influence the probe in coal scam cases,” the probe panel led by ex-CBI special director ML Sharma said. Read More
International News
China has ‘no historic rights’ on South China Sea, rules international tribunal; China rejects verdict
In what may come as a setback for China, an international tribunal on Tuesday ruled unanimously that there is no legal basis for China's"nine-dash line" claiming rights to much of the South China Sea. Read More
Banners across Pakistan call upon General Raheel Sharif to impose martial law
Mysterious banners sprang up across 13 major cities of Pakistan urging Chief of Army Staff Gen Raheel Sharif to impose martial law in the country and form a government of technocrats, giving strength to the view that something might be cooking up. Read More
Mastermind of Pakistan army school massacre killed in US drone attack in Afghanistan
The mastermind behind the December 2014 massacre at Peshawar's Army Public School, responsible for the death of 144 students and staff members, has been killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan, senior Pakistani security officials claimed. Read More
Business News
Cairn Energy claims Rs 37,000 cr in compensation from India over retrospective tax demand
British explorer Cairn Energy, in a statement of claim filed with an international arbitration panel, has sought $5.6 billion (around Rs 37,500 crore) in compensation from the Indian government for raising a retrospective tax demand of Rs 29,047 crore on 10-year old internal reorganisation of its India unit. Read More
Nirma all set to buy Lafarge India assests for Rs 9000 crore
Karsanbhai Patel-led soaps and chemicals major Nirma on Monday announced that it will buy LafargeHolcim's units in India for Rs 9,000 crore, having a total capacity of 11 million tonnes. Read More
Gold, silver extend gains on global cues
Gold prices rose for the second straight day today, adding Rs 40 to touch Rs 30,890 per 10 gram at the bullion market here, tracking a firm global trend amid persistent buying by jewellers at the domestic spot market. Silver too maintained the rising streak and gained Rs 40 at Rs 46,770 per kg due to increased offtake from industrial units.
Entertainment News
With over Rs 200 crores earnings, SRK and Akshay among world’s 100 richest celebrities
Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar are the only two Bollywood superstars to have found a place in the Forbes’ list of world’s highest paid celebrities for the year 2016. This list is released by Forbes annually and features 100 celebrities around the globe with maximum earnings. Read More
Here’s what Salman Khan’s foe Vivek Oberoi has to say about ‘Sultan’
Superstar Salman Khan’s recent release ‘Sultan’ has got everyone talking in the tinselvile these days. The movie has been minting crores at the box office and is also ruling the hearts of millions. Everyone is going gaga over Salman’s performance in the movie. It seems that people just can’t stop praising ‘Sultan’. Read More
After Adira’s viral pics, Rani Mukerji clarifies about her FAKE social media accounts
Actress Rani Mukerji’s new born daughter Adira lately became the talk of the town after her pics went viral on social media. The pics got a lot of attention as they were reportedly he first pics of the Cjopra princess ever since her birth in December 2015. Read More
Sports News
Rio Olympics: Sardar Singh sacked as captain of Indian hockey team, Sreejesh to lead side
In a shocking yet significant decision, Hockey India today removed long-time captain Sardar Singh from his leadership role and handed over the responsibility to senior goalkeeper P. R. Sreejesh. Sardar has been the captain of the national team for a number of years and led the team in London 2012. Read More
Golfers Lahiri, SSP, Aditi set to represent India at Olympics
India's top golfers Anirban Lahiri and SSP Chawrasia will be representing India at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro as golf makes its return to the quadrennial sporting extravaganza after 112 years. Along with the seasoned duo, young Aditi Ashok will represent the country in the women's event.
Ishant Sharma's admission: I wasn't good in shorter formats
India's senior-most speedster Ishant Sharma has done an honest introspection of his bowling and has come to a conclusion that he has not been up to the mark in limited overs cricket unlike longer version where he is the pace spearhead. Read More
