National News
Do not support any terrorist organization, shocked at media trial: Zakir Naik
As agencies turn up the heat on the controversial Islamic preacher following a series of revelations after the ghastly attack in Dhaka, Zakir Naik today came out with a statement saying he is shocked at the media trial against him and sought to clarify that he does not support terrorism. Read More
Kashmir unrest: Amarnath Yatra resumes from Jammu, death toll reaches 23
After being suspended for two days in wake of violence in the Valley following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, Amarnath Yatra on Monday resumed from Jammu, a senior district official said. Read More
No right to comment on India's affairs: India counters Pakistan's remarks following Burhan Wani's killing
Pakistan's comments expressing concern over the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani has drawn some sharp reactions from India. Asserting that the developments in Jammu and Kashmir are matters internal to India, the Home ministry today said Pakistan has no right to comment on India’s affairs and that it would be better off concentrating on its own problems. Read More
Kashmir Violence: Sonia Gandhi asks govt to deal with terrorism firmly, Rajnath chairs crucial MHA meet
With violence claiming 23 lives in Kashmir valley, Congress President Sonia Gandhi today expressed angusih over death innocent lives but emphasized that terrorism must be dealt with firmly and forcefully. Read More
Police to investigate phone tapping by Essar Group, court told
The police have been directed to carry out a preliminary inquiry into the allegations by a Supreme Court lawyer that the Essar Group tapped phone conversations of corporate chiefs, cabinet ministers and bureaucrats between 2001 and 2006, the central government told the Delhi High Court today. Read More
International News
Nawaz Sharif expresses ‘shock’ over killing of Burhan Wani; denounces Indian security forces
Amidst the prevailing tension in the state of Jammu and Kashmir post the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, Pakistan has expressed deep shock over the poster boy’s death and deplored "oppressive measures" and "excessive" force used against civilians in the Valley. Read More
Andrea Leadsom drops out of race, Theresa May likely to be next UK PM
Andrea Leadsom, one of the two Conservative candidates to be British Prime Minister, withdrew from the running on Monday, leaving Home Secretary Theresa May as the only remaining candidate. Read More
Fighting enters 5th day in South Sudan capital, India to evacuate its nationals
Amid clashes between anti and pro government forces in South Sudan, Indian government is planning evacuation of its citizens from insurgent hit African nation, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj informed today. Read More
Business News
Global cues drive 500-point bull run, markets close at 11-month high
The Benchmark Sensex surged 500 points, which is the highest since October 2015, while NSE Nifty retook the 8,400-mark in early session today. The rally in domestic equities was caused by the large jobs data in the US, which indicated that the world's biggest economy is on the path of recovery. Read More
Relief for Subrata Roy as SC extends parole; asked to pay Rs 300 cr by August 3
Out of jail on parole since May 6 on account of the demise of his mother, Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy has now been given a parole extension till August 3, 2016 by the Supreme Court. As a condition for extending the parole, the court had asked Roy and Choudhary to file an undertaking to pay Rs 200 crore by July 11. Read More
Telecom Ministry approves 4G Spectrum trading deal between Aircel and Airtel
Telecom Ministry has cleared the Rs. 3,500-crore 4G spectrum trading deal between service providers Bharti Airtel and Aircel. Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad was in-charge of the Telecom Ministry as on July 4. Read More
Entertainment News
Kapoor Sisters Bond: Bebo Kareena expresses desire to work with Lolo Karisma!
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is expecting her first child with actor Saif Ali Khan in December, wishes to work with her elder sister and star Karishma Kapoor. Karishma, who has starred in popular films like "Hero No 1", "Dil Toh Pagal Hai" and "Raja Hindustani", was last seen onscreen in the 2013 film "Dangerous Isshq". Read More
Sidharth Malhotra wants to become ‘coach’ of this crazy adventure sport!
Actor Sidharth Malhotra, who loves adventure, says if he wasn't an actor, he would have loved to be a rafting instructor as it has a lot of "excitement and fear". Sidharth recently treated his fans to a live Facebook chat, where he shared that he would have been a rafting instructor if his luck in Bollywood had not worked. Read More
Madhuri Dixit got emotional on sets of reality show, says ‘I miss my father every day’
Bollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit-Nene says she misses her late father Shankar Dixit everyday. The actress is currently seen as a judge on dance reality show "So You Think You Can Dance 'Ab India ki Baari'" along with choreographers Terence Lewis and Bosco Martis. Read More
Sports News
Euro 2016: Portugal stuns France to clinch maiden title
With Cristiano Ronaldo leaving the field early due to an injury, France was in a stronger position to beat Portugal but the extra time goal by substitute Éder secured his country first football title. Read More
Former Indian football player and coach Amal Dutta passes away in Kolkata
The former India international first professional full-time football coach, passed away at his Kolkata residence on Sunday evening. The 86-year-old, veteran was suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease for the last few months and was bedridden. Read More
Amit Mishra banking on past Caribbean experience and coach Kumble
Amit Mishra has played alongside Anil Kumble and now he is back to picking the brains of the legendary leg-spinner turned coach. Mishra expects that his own experience of playing in the Caribbean coupled with Kumble's wealth of knowledge will help him a lot in the four-Test series.
