National News-
‘Let Army do the talking’: PM Modi cautions his ministers against speaking on surgical strikes
As politicians argue over the need to make public the “evidence” of the surgical strikes on terror launch pads in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Prime Minister Narendra Modi today directed his ministers not to speak on the matter and let Army do the talking. Read More
High threat perception to VVIPs following surgical strikes; President, PM, Sonia to get extra layer of security
Amid simmering tension between India and Pakistan over surgical strikes carried out by the Indian Army against terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the government on Wednesday decided to beef up the security of the country’s top leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Sonia Gandhi. Read More
India retains right to protect its interests, NSA Ajit Doval tells his Pakistani counterpart
India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has made it clear to Pakistan that India reserves the right to protect its interests which implicitly include actions such as the surgical strike across the LoC. Read More
Army has handed over video clips of surgical strikes to govt: MoS Home Hansraj Ahir
The government on Wednesday said that it has received the video clips of India’s surgical operation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) from the Army, amid the growing “demands” that proof of the cross-LoC operation be made public. Read More
CBSE reviews CCE, optional Class X board exam, to scrap re-evaluation of class XII answer sheets from 2017
The Central Board of Secondary Education is reviewing the optional board exams for Class X as well as the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) followed in affiliated schools. Read More
International News-
Nawaz Sharif praises Burhan Wani again, but says ‘Pakistan against war with India’
Pakistan Prime Minister praised slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani once again today and said that his sacrifice has brought the Kashmir movement to its defining moment. Read More
Top UN court junks Marshall Islands’ nuclear case against India citing jurisdiction
The International Court of Justice on Wednesday rejected a suit filed by Marshall Islands against India’s nuclear armament saying that it does not have jurisdiction in the matter. Read More
Three win 2016 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for developing molecular machines
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences today announced Frenchman Jean-Pierre Sauvage, British-born Fraser Stoddart and Dutch scientist Bernard "Ben" Feringa as winners of the prestigious 2016 Nobel prize in the field of chemistry. The award has been given to the trio for the development of the world’s smallest machine. Read More
Every nation has right to defend its territory: Germany rallies behind India on surgical strikes
In a big diplomatic victory for New Delhi, German Ambassador to India Martin Ney today said that Germany will stand with India in its fight against terrorism. Read More
Business News-
Google launches AI-powered Pixel smartphone at Rs 57,000; pre-order in India from October 13
Google on Tuesday launched much-awaited Pixel -- a new premium device completely designed by the tech giant with Google Assistant built right-in -- at a special event here. Read More
Flipkart sold goods worth record Rs 1,400 cr in one day of annual festive season sale
The annual festive season sale has provided Flipkart the much-needed edge over its rival Amazon with the former clocking in sales worth Rs 1,400 crore on Monday – its highest-ever single day sales. Read More
Facebook rolls out end-to-end encryption option in Messenger
Social media giant Facebook has rolled out a new feature for Messenger that will provide end-to-end encryption for messages in the Messenger app on the lines of its popular mobile messaging platform WhatsApp. Read More
Entertainment News-
Kareena Kapoor is getting hefty offers for her baby pics! Will she sell it?
Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is pregnant with her first child, is busy breaking the norms associated with pregnant women nowadays. Read More
KJo tells why Ranveer, Ranbir can never achieve the superstardom of Khans
The three superstars Khans i.e Salman, Aamir and Shah Rukh have been ruling Bollywood for close to three decades. Even in their 50s, the stardom of these actors have failed to die. Along with them another actor who has gained the superstar tag is Akshay Kumar. Read More
I am 100% with jawans, don’t support Pak artists working here: Hema Malini
BJP MP and veteran actress Hema Malini on Wednesday said she was against Pakistani artistes working in India. Her statement came a day after she refused to give a categorical answer over the ongoing controversy. Read More
Sports News-
Pakistan barred from participating in Kabaddi World Cup in India
Pakistan has been barred from participating in 12-nation Kabbadi World Cup starting this week in India. Read More
India may pull out of ICC Champions Trophy if pitted against Pakistan, hints Anurag Thakur
BCCI president Anurag Thakur has hinted that India may opt to pull out of the ICC Champions Trophy slated to be held in England in June next year, if it is pitted against Pakistan. Read More
Ishan Pandita becomes first Indian player to sign La Liga team contract, Bhaichung Bhutia extends greetings
Bengaluru-based teenager Ishan Pandita has inked a one-year deal with international club Deportivo Leganes, making him the first Indian to get a professional contract from a La Liga club. Read More
