Arrest warrant issued against Nirav Modi in DRI case
The agency has found that Mr. Nirav Modi’s three companies — Firestar International, Firestar Diamond International and Radashir Jewellery — allegedly indulged in diversion of duty free imported goods, Cut-and-Polished Diamonds (CPDs) and pearls.
Mehbooba hits back at Amit Shah, says PDP never ‘wavered’ on Agenda of Alliance
In a string of tweets, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief said that whatever happened during the time of the PDP-BJP rule in the state was in accordance with the Agenda of Alliance (AoA) the two parties had drawn up.
Violence and cruelty can never solve problems, say Modi
“It is peace and non-violence, renunciation and martyrdom that are triumphant in the end,” the Prime Minister said in his monthly radio address Mann ki Baat. | Credits States for GST implementation
Two militants killed in Kulgam encounter
The encounter broke out at Cheedar area of Qaimoh of South Kashmir's Kulgam district when searches had started.
Army Major detained in Meerut for involvement in killing another Major’s wife
An officer, privy to the probe, said that the accused has been detained and is being questioned.
Saudi women drive their way to new freedom as ban ends
Women in Saudi Arabia took to the roads at June 24 midnight, ushering in the end of the world’s last ban on female drivers, long seen as an emblem of women’s repression in the deeply conservative Muslim kingdom. | Saudi woman to drive F1 car ahead of French Grand Prix
Litmus test for Erdogan as Turkey votes for President, Parliament
More than 56 million people were registered to vote at 1,80,000 ballot boxes across Turkey. The elections will also usher in a powerful new executive presidency long sought by Recep Tayyip Erdogan and backed by a small majority of Turks in a 2017 referendum.
WhatsApp to offer 24-hour customer support for payments services in India
While WhatsApp is yet to announce the official date of launch of its UPI-based payments service, industry watchers expect an announcement to come in the next few weeks.
Chennai’s Praggnanandhaa becomes world’s second youngest Grand Master
Ukraine’s Serget Karjakin remains the youngest ever GM, having achieved the feat at the age of 12 years and seven months in 2002.
Champions Trophy hockey: India stun Argentina, continue unbeaten run
India, eyeing their maiden Champions Trophy title, crushed bitter-rivals Pakistan 4-0 in their campaign opener on June 23.
