National News
ISRO creates history, launches 20 satellites in one go: 10 interesting facts
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today created a new record by successfully launching 20 satellites in a 26 minute flight through its PSLV C-34 rocket. PM Narendra Modi congratulated the ISRO team and said the space agency continues to break new barriers. Read More
Senior leader Swami Prasad Maurya quits BSP
Legislative party leader Swami Prasad Maurya today announced his resignation from the party alleging an unfair ticket distribution system adopted by party chief Mayawati for the upcoming polls. Prasad, also the Leader of Opposition in the UP Assembly, charged Mayawati of selling party tickets for money. Read More
Govt has full confidence in CEA Arvind Subramanian, says Arun Jaitley
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today backed Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Arvind Subramanian, who has come under attack from BJP MP Subramanian Swamy. “Government has full confidence in CEA Arvind Subramanian. He has provided valuable insights from time to time,” Jaitley said. Read More
Countdown begins for crucial NSG plenary meet, Foreign Secretary leaves for Seoul
Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar today left for Seoul ahead of the crucial NSG Plenary meet scheduled Thursday where India is hoping to clinch a membership, a move that has been bitterly opposed by China and some other countries. Read More
46 killed, 8 injured in lightning strikes in Bihar
At least 46 people were killed and 8 injured in lightning in different districts of Bihar in the 24 hours to Wednesday morning, an official said. An official of the state disaster management department confirmed the deaths. According to the official, three each were killed in Buxar, Saran, Kaimur, Saharsa and Katihar district. Read More
International News
China won’t give in, says India's NSG bid won't be discussed at Seoul meet
In a series of flip-flops over its stand on India’s membership bid to the Nuclear Suppliers Group, China today continued to make ambivalent statements on India's bid for NSG membership indicating that it was unrelenting in its opposition. Read More
Pakistani Qawwal Amjad Sabri, two others shot dead in Karachi
Famous Paksitani qawwal Amjad Sabri was killed in a gun attack in Karachi today. The attack took place in Liaquatabad area of the city when unknown armed men started firing at his vehicle. Amjad was accompanied by his driver, who has also been critically injured in the attack, police said. Read More
India seeks to purchase patrol drones from US for security of maritime assets
India has sent a letter of request (LoR) to the US seeking to purchase patrol drones for protection and vigilance of its maritime assets in the Indian Ocean, sources said. The letter seeks purchase of state of the art multi mission maritime patrol Predator Guardian UAV’s (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from General Atomics. Read More
Business News
New textiles package targets 1 crore fresh jobs, another Rs 2 lakh crore exports
Union Cabinet today approved a package for the textiles sector eyeing a three-year target of adding 1 crore jobs, additional exports upto Rs 2 lakh crore and Rs 74,215 crore fresh investment. Read More
Survey pegs CEA Arvind Subramanian as likely successor to Raghuram Rajan at RBI
The much debated decision of RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan not to seek a second term in office has opened the doors for a lot of other potential candidates who could take over as India’s central banker post Rajan’s exit in September. Read More
ITC chief Y C Deveshwar to step down in February 2017
ITC chairman Y C Deveshwar will step aside from his executive role, the company said in a statement. Deveshwar, however, will stay on as a non-executive chairman until 2020 end, a role he will take up starting February next year. Read More
Entertainment News
On ‘unrealistic’ armpit debate, Priyanka Chopra just had the last laugh with her Instagram pic
Actress Priyanka Chopra’s svelte avatar on the June cover of Maxim cover, happened to have started many conversations. The magazine was slammed for giving unrealistic beauty standards as PC’s armpit in the photo seemed far from real to many. Read More
Deepika Padukone ‘opens up’ on rumoured break-up with beau Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have been one of the most admired couples in the Hindi film industry. However, it was reported that Ranveer-Deepika’s love affair is hitting a rocky path these days. But looks like the ‘Piku’ actress has decided to put all the rumours to rest. Read More
Anushka Sharma gives a ‘befitting’ reply to her trolls related to Virat Kohli
Bollywood actress Anushka has reportedly reconciled her relationship with cricketer Virat Kohli, as the love birds are back together. Though the ‘Bombay Velvet’ actress has always maintained an ‘ignorance is bliss’ approach, looks like she is in a mood to give a perfect reply to all her haters. Read More
Sports News
BCCI Advisory panel to submit final report on coach on June 24
The high-profile cricket advisory committee will submit its final report to the BCCI on the appointment of a new India coach during the Board's working committee meeting in Dharamsala on Friday. Read More
Olympian Anju Bobby George quits as president of Kerala Sports Council
Days after locking horns with Minister of Sports of Kerala EP Jayarajan and his party colleague, Olympian Anju Bobby George today stepped down as president of the Kerala Sports Council. Anju, along with thirteen other committee members, announced her resignation at the executive committee meeting of the Council held today. Read More
Zimbabwe restrict India to 138/6 in 3rd T20I at Harare
India set a target of 139 runs in 20 overs against Zimbabwe in the 3rd T20I. A magnificent spell of bowling from the hosts had put India on the back foot. Tendai Chatara, Donald Tiripano and Neville Madziva put in a splendid bowling performance for Zimbabwe on a pitch that looks difficult to bat on. They removed the pace of the ball well too.
