National News
India test-fires new surface-to-air missile developed jointly with Israel
India today successfully test fired a new surface-to-air missile, developed jointly with Israel from a defence base off Odisha coast. The medium range missile (MR-SAM) was successfully test launched from a mobile launcher in the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, a defence base off Odisha coast. Read More
Eight killed in fire at a medical store in Mumbai’s Andheri
Eight persons were killed and two others seriously injured on early Thursday morning during a major fire that engulfed a medical store in Mumbai's Andheri suburb. The fire was so intense that it resulted in the deaths in a matter of barely an hour, an official said. The fire was contained within an hour. Read More
‘I Will always be used for political gains', says Robert Vadra
As the panel inquiring into grant of land licences to Robert Vadras’s company in Gurgaon is to submit its report today, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law on Thursday said he will “always be used for political gains” and government “can not prove anything” against him. Read More
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim meets PM Modi, discusses nutrition, green power
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed Indian government’s initiatives on nutrition and renewable energy. Kim, who visited an anganwadi centre here on Wednesday to get a sense of India's intervention in child nutrition, is also meeting finance minister Arun Jaitley. Read More
Two militants killed in encounter in Kashmir
Atleast two militant were killed in in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of south Kashmir. Security forces launched a search and cordon operation in Newa area of Pulwama district following information about presence of militants in the area, a police official said. Read More
International News
Taliban suicide bombers kill 40 police recruits outside Kabul
At least 40 police recruits were killed when a suicide bomber attacked an Afghan police convoy outside capital Kabul today afternoon. The incident happened when a convoy carrying cadets returning from a graduation ceremony was hit by two suicide bombers. Read More
13 suspected ISIS jihadists detained over Istanbul airport attack
Turkey today detained 13 suspected Islamic State jihadists over the deadly Istanbul airport attack, as chilling details emerged of how suicide bombers launched their assault. The death toll from Tuesday's gun and suicide bomb spree at Ataturk airport has risen to 42, state-run news agency Anadolu said.
US ignoring facts on India’s NSG bid: China reacts to Tom Shannon’s remarks
Reacting sharply to the remarks by Tom Shannon, US Under Secretary for Political Affairs, that India failed to get entry into Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) due to China-led opposition, Beijing today said that the United States was ignoring facts in this matter. Read More
Business News
Money deposited by Indians in Swiss banks drops to record low of Rs 8,392 crore
Amid a continuing global clampdown on the famed secrecy wall of Switzerland's banking system, money deposited by Indian nationals in Swiss banks has dropped by nearly one-third to a record low of 1.2 billion franc (CHF) or Rs 8,392 crore. Read More
24x7 flexibility for shops and cinemas may boost retail jobs by 50 per cent
The clearance of the Model Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Act 2015 by the Union Cabinet that could make eating out and shopping 24/7 a reality soon, may also boost retail jobs. Read More
Grofers cancels joining letters of 67 students, lays off 10 per cent of its employees
Weeks after ecommerce giant Flipkart delayed joining dates of students, grocery delivery start-up Grofers has gone one step further and has cancelled the joining letters of 67 students. The company said it will also lay off 10 per cent of its staff, blaming the adverse market conditions. Read More
Entertainment News
Bhansali to dedicate his next movie to Lata Mangeshkar
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is all set to come up with his next project and reportedly he would dedicate the movie to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar. In April this year, he was awarded the Pandit Dinanath Mangeshkar Award (this award is dedicated to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's father). Read More
Anushka Sharma's Phillauri wraps up shoot with Punjab as final stopover
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma’s home production “Phillauri” has wrapped up its shoot with Punjab being the final stopover. It has been filmed extensively in the picturesque and colourful state. Besides Anushka, the movie stars Diljit Dosanjh, Suraj Sharma and Mehreen Pirzada in crucial roles. Read More
First Anniversary: 'Baahubali' to be re-released in Kerala
"Baahubali: The Beginning” will be re-released in Kerela to commemorate the first anniversary of S.S. Rajamouli's magnum opus which was released on July 10, 2015. The movie’s Kerala distributor Global United Media has planned to re-release the dubbed Malayalam version of the film. Read More
Sports News
Russian field and track athletes may be allowed to enter European Championships, says IAAF
Russian field and track athletes, who filed individual applications with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), theoretically have chances of being allowed to enter the competitions of the European Championships which begins in Amsterdam on July 6. Read More
JK Tyre IndiKarting National Series to conclude in Noida, final round from July 2-3
The JK Tyre IndiKarting National Series will conclude with its fifth and final round to be hosted by the Wonder Speedway here from July 2-3. The last round promises to provide a thrilling spectacle as the Pro category racers will vie for the national title. Read More
Indian Sex workers' children to play in Denmark football tournament
A team comprising 16 promising children of sex workers is scheduled to fly to Denmark to take part in a football tournament. The Durbar Mahila Samannay Committee, a cooperative of sex workers which runs the Durbar Sports Academy, have chosen the 16 talents to attend the 'Dana Cup'. Read More
