National News
Uttarakhand: Fresh 'sting video' claims 12 Congress MLAs paid Rs 25 lakh each by Harish Rawat
In a fresh 'sting operation video', that surfaced just two days ahead of the floor test in the Uttarakhand assembly, Congress MLA Madan Singh is seen taking of bribe to at least a dozen party MLAs so that they continue to support ousted chief minister Harish Rawat. Read more
President approves law barring smokers, drinkers from voting in elections to Sikh religious bodies
In a recent bill passed by the Parliament, those who trim or shave beard and hair, smoke or drink alcohol, have been barred from voting in elections to Sikh religious bodies. Read more
Politics of ‘compromise’ between UDF and LDF in Kerala, says PM Modi
The politics of “compromise and contract” between the UDF and the LDF has so far ruled Kerala whose educated electorate have been “insulted” by the two sides, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. Read more
CIC issues fresh notice to Sonia Gandhi in RTI matter
The Central Information Commission has issued a fresh notice to Congress President Sonia Gandhi to explain her case before its Full Bench on allegations of not responding to queries in a RTI application despite orders of the transparency panel. Read more
Pakistani national apprehended along International Border in Jammu
A Pakistani national was apprehended after he crossed over to the Indian side along the International Border in R S Pura sector of Jammu district, police said today. Read more
Gujarat man gets 3 years imprisonment for possessing beef
A local court in Surat has sentenced a man to three years imprisonment for possessing beef. Read more
International News
2-day shutdown in Bangladesh against Jammat chief's death sentence
A two-day nationwide shutdown called by the Jamaat-e-Islami began today in Bangladesh against a Supreme Court verdict upholding the death penalty for its chief for the 1971 war crimes. Read more
11-year-old Hindu boy raped and murdered in Pakistan
A 11-year-old Pakistani Hindu boy has been allegedly raped and murdered in Sindh province, triggering protests by people demanding a probe into the recent incident. Read more
Landslide buries about 35 builders in southeast China
A landslide in southeast China on Sunday buried about 35 workers at the construction site of a hydropower project, and rescuers later pulled out five people alive, officials and state-run media reported. Read more
Business News
VVIP chopper deal: Middleman Christian Michel's driver reveals 'vital' information
Investigators have caught hold of some 'vital' leads on the Indian contacts and fund sources of Christian Michel, an alleged defence middleman, after interrogating his local driver in connection with the money laundering probe in the VVIP chopper deal. Read more
Revenue dept taking steps to boost growth, jobs: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry today listed out steps taken by the Revenue Department to boost growth and employment by giving relief to small tax payers, businesses and professionals. Read more
Compliance to norms a must: RBI’s message to Ola, Uber, other taxi apps
Asserting that taxi hailing apps such as Ola and Uber must comply with its norms, the RBI said on Saturday it is not a “paper tiger” and will enforce all regulations irrespective of whether they are “good, bad or ugly”. Read more
Entertainment News
Karan Johar to Madhuri Dixit: B-town celebs wish their 'guiding light' on Mother's Day
Bollywood celebrities like Mahesh Bhatt and Karan Johar have expressed gratitude to their mother on the occasion of Mother's Day on Sunday. Read more
What? Is Sonam Kapoor supporting Kangana Ranaut and not pal Hrithik Roshan in the legal battle?
Bollywood actors Hrithik Roshan and Kanagna Ranaut are locked in an ugly legal battle nowadays. The matter has become the talk of town with the two stars making nasty allegations on each other. Read more
Sports News
Sania Mirza- Martina Hingis lose to Caroline Garcia-Kristina Mladenovic in Madrid final
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis lost in straight sets to Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic in the women’s doubles final of the Madrid Masters on Saturday. Read more
Shaharyar Khan says hiring arthur is not a mistake
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan has dismissed suggestions that it has made a mistake by hiring South African Mickey Arthur, who had levelled match fixing allegations against the Pakistani players some years back, as head coach of the national team. Read more
