National News
Kashmir violence: Cop among 19 killed, curfew imposed in entire Valley
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday appealed for calm as four more people died in continuing protests against the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani by security forces, taking the death toll to 19. Read More
Amarnath Yatra resumes after two-day halt due to law and order situation
A day after 16 people died and nearly 200 were injured in clashes between protesters and security forces in Kashmir, the Amarnath Yatra has been resumed. Ministry of Home Affairs has reviewed the security situation in the Valley, where violence broke out after Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Muzaffar Wani was killed. Read More
Madhya Pradesh floods death toll rises to 15; Rajnath Singh assures Shivraj Singh Chouhan of Centre's help
With heavy rains lashing Madhya Pradesh, the death toll has gone up to 15 in the state. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan informed that seven persons died due to flood in different parts of the state in last 24 hours. Yesterday, he had said that eight persons had died due to the heavy downpour in last couple of days. Read More
Home Ministry declines to share details on officer who probed Ishrat Jahan files
The Home Ministry has declined to share details of file notings related to extension of service granted to senior IAS officer B K Prasad, who went into the missing files related to the alleged fake encounter killing of Ishrat Jahan, saying being an adjunct to proposal of a Cabinet panel it cannot be disclosed. Read More
Congress planning to drop its key GST demand ahead of Monsoon Session
The disagreement between the government and Congress over the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill seems to be heading towards a solution as the main Opposition is planning to drop its main demand – the tax rate being written into the Constitution amendment. Read More
International News
India, Tanzania sign five agreements; vow to combat terrorism, climate change together
India and Tanzania on Sunday agreed to work closely in combating the twin threats of terrorism and climate change. The Prime Minister also welcomed Tanzania as a “crucial partner” in the India-initiated International Solar Alliance. He said India was already a substantial economic partner of Tanzania. Read More
Bangladesh bans broadcasting of Zakir Naik's Peace TV
The Bangladesh government today banned the broadcasting of India-based controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's Peace TV, PTI reported. The Cabinet Committee on law and order has taken the decision in a special meeting on Sunday, Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu, who heads the panel, told reporters. Read More
Osama Bin Laden’s son Hamza vows to avenge his father’s killing
In an audio message posted online, the son of slain al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden has threatened revenge against the United States for assassinating his father. Osama, the leader of the dreaded terror group al Qaeda, who carried out the horrifying 9/11 attacks, was killed at a hideout in Pakistan by US commandos in 2011. Read More
Business News
Sizable dip in Indian black money parked abroad: Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said the Narendra Modi government's "activism" against black money in the last two years has resulted into a "sizable dip" in illegal assets stashed abroad by Indians. Read More
AirAsia announces 20 pc discount on fares
Budget air carrier AirAsia today announced a 20 per cent discount on fares across its flights for passengers taking up journey during the Diwali festival. The campaign is applicable across its operations in the region including India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Vijay Mallya refutes USL's allegations on fund diversion
A day after United Spirits disclosed Rs 1,225 crore fund diversion by the erstwhile promoters to entities linked to Vijay Mallya, the embattled businessman today said all transactions were "legal and above board" and the company was now making "unfounded allegations". Read More
Entertainment News
Rs 250 crore in just 4 Days: Salman ‘Sultan’ Khan’s ‘pehla daanv’ at Box Office is ‘Unstoppable’
Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer ‘Sultan’ is rewriting the rules of Hindi film business. The movie which was released a day ahead of Eid is doing wonders at the worldwide box office and has managed to gross a whopping Rs. 250 crore at the worldwide box office. Read More
This lady claims she is married to Ranveer Singh. Ms. Padukone are you listening?
Nikita Singh, author of ‘Like a Love Song’, claims that Ranveer is her husband and she is his wife. Shocked? Even we too had the same reaction. But read the whole story before jumping on to the conclusion. Read More
Akshay Kumar wanted to play ‘MS Dhoni’ but director Neeraj Pandey rejected him
As per reports, actor Akshay Kumar was too happy with his collaboration with director Neeraj Pandey that he volunteered to be a part of his next directorial venture – M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. He, reportedly, tried to convince Pandey to let him play ‘Captain Cool’ in the movie. Read More
Sports News
Sourav Ganguly set to retain position as CAB president
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is unlikely to face much opposition at the 85th Annual General Meeting of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on July 31 as he is set to retain his president's chair without much hiccups. Read More
Women's hockey captain Ritu Rani dropped from Oly squad
Indian women's hockey team captain Ritu Rani has been been dropped from the Rio Olympics-bound side owing to lack of performance and attitude problems. The final squad of 16 is to be picked in 3 days' time but a senior member of the team management confirmed that Ritu has left the ongoing national camp in Bangalore. Read More
Brazilian football legend Pele to get married for third time
Brazilian football legend Pele is getting married for the third time, tying the knot with his partner Marcia Cibele Aoki on Tuesday. Pele, 75, met his 42-year-old partner in New York in the 1980s but the couple did not start dating until 2010, Pele told the Estado de S.Paulo newspaper, Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday. Read More
