National News
Arunachal verdict: No setback for Centre, says BJP; Rahul thanks SC for ‘explaining democracy’
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today downplayed Congress’ accusations of toppling elected governments in states ruled by it and said the Arunachal Pradesh verdict is not a setback for the Centre. Read More
Maharashtra EC cancels state registration of Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM, Peace Party
The Maharashtra Election Commission today cancelled the state registration of Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM and Peace Party. The decision was taken after the two parties failed to submit details of their income and funding, ANI reported. Read More
What does 'thulla' mean? Delhi HC asks CM Kejriwal
Delhi High Court today exempted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from personal appearance before the trial court in a criminal defamation complaint filed against him by a constable. The court also asked the CM to explain the meaning of the word ‘thulla’ which he had allegedly used against policemen. Read More
No threat to my government, says Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul
Reacting to the Supreme Court verdict ordering restoration of the previous Nabam Tuki-led Congress government, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul today said that there was no threat to his government as the required numbers are with him and it will be decided on the floor of the Assembly. Read More
Syed Ali Shah Geelani detained for defying restrictions in Kashmir
Hurriyat hardliner Syed Ali Shah Geelani was today detained by Jammu and Kashmir Police in Srinagar. Geelani was arrested for defying restrictions and marching to ‘Martyrs graveyard’ in downtown area of the city. Read More
Government in no hurry to bring Uniform civil code: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Newly appointed Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said that his government is in no hurry to bring the civil code and that a comprehensive consultation will be done with all stakeholders before making it into a law. Read More
International News
South China Sea verdict to intensify conflict, says Chinese envoy to US
China’s ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai today said that an international tribunal's ruling denying Beijing's claims in the South China Sea will intensify conflict and even confrontation. The ambassador accused the United States of fuelling tensions and militarising the region with patrols and exercises. Read More
Osama Bin Laden had plans to destroy Pakistan: Pak envoy tells US lawmaker
Jalil Abbas Jilani, Pakistan’s Ambassador to USA, now says that the slain Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden actually considered Islamabad an enemy and had plans to destroy the Islamic Republic. Read More
Death toll mounts to 27 in Italy train mishap
Two Italian passenger trains collided head-on Tuesday in the southern region of Puglia, killing at least 27 people and leaving many more injured. Survivors described being thrown forward violently and then freeing themselves from a tangle of metal and body parts. Read More
Business News
GoAir to purchase additional of 72 aircraft from Airbus worth 52K cr, move slated to meet rising competition
Budget carrier GoAir on Tuesday said it has signed a deal with Airbus for buying 72 A320neo aircraft, a move that doubles the numbers from the earlier order of 144 planes. The pact was signed at the Farnborough International Airshow and will be delivered between 2016 and 2025. Read More
Pokemon Go raises security concerns among users
Pokemon Go, the newly-launched augmented reality (AR) game has a great data security threat to the users as the app gets "full access" to their Google account. A report by security software company Trend Micro said that Pokemon Go allows the gaming company to read all emails and other security details. Read More
Snapdeal tweaks seller policies, junks ‘no questions asked’ returns
E-commerce giant Snapdeal has tweaked its return policies for electronic items, which will now make it difficult for customers to return them. As per the new policy introduced by Snapdeal, buyers will now need to furnish a proof from an authorised service centre stating that the product delivered to them is defective. Read More
Entertainment News
Akshay Kumar advises Indians in Juba on ways to leave the war-struck zone
Superstar Akshay Kumar has requested all Indian citizens in the war-torn city of Juba, South Sudan, to get in touch with Indian Embassy there to avail of the facility to be evacuated from the city on July 14, 2016. Juba has been on turmoil for days now with violent clashes between pro- and anti-government forces. Read More
After ‘rumoured’ love affair with Kriti Sanon ‘backfired’; Sushant Singh to patch up with Ankita Lokhande?
Ever since actors Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon started shooting for ‘Raabta’ in Budapest, rumours went rife about them being dating in real life. A lot has been reported about their alleged relationship until now but both Kriti and Sushant have been playing down the reports in strong words on social media. Read More
It’s a BOY for Kareena Kapoor-Saif Ali Khan! The ‘buzz’ has it!
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan recently created a lot of buzz in the tinselvile after the news of her pregnancy broke. Soon, this became one of the hot topics of discussion in B-town. And now there is buzz that the couple will be having a BABY BOY. Read More
Sports News
Anil Kumble will teach India lads to tackle crunch moments: Sachin Tendulkar
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar today reckoned that newly appointed Team India’s head coal Anil Kumble will help the young Indian side to fight out during crunch situations. Read More
Low phase helped me in Oly preparation: Srikanth
He has endured a lacklustre season heading into the Olympics, but ace Indian shuttler K Srikanth today said the low phase has helped him prepare for the Games and he hopes to emerge as the dark horse in Rio next month.
Vijender worried about Indian boxing mess
Concerned about the state of Indian boxing right now, professional star Vijender Singh today said action should be taken against those who are responsible for the current logjam due to which only three pugilists from the country qualified for next month's Olympics.
