1. Petrol, diesel prices to change daily in five cities
Daily price change will remove the big leaps in rates that need to be effected at the end of the fortnight and consumer will be more aligned to market dynamics.
2. AOL: ₹13.29 cr, 10 years needed to restore Yamuna floodplain, NGT told
Rehabilitation of Yamuna floodplains, “destroyed” due to a cultural extravaganza organised by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of Living (AOL), will cost ₹13.29 crore and take almost 10 years, an expert committee has told the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
3. Parliament adjourned sine die
Though the House lost 8 hours and 12 minutes in disruptions, Lok Sabha worked overtime for over 48 hours, says Speaker.
4. Arunachal people unhappy under India’s ‘illegal’ rule: China daily
Says they look forward to returning to China as they live “difficult lives” and “face various kinds of discrimination.”
5. Pak. Army chief meets Sharif amid Indo-Pak tensions
General Bajwa also apprised the Prime Minister about the progress made in the ongoing operation Radd-ul-Fasaad.
6. Now, court issues open-ended NBW against Mallya
For 'summons evasion' in FERA violation case; court also asks ED to file a progress report within two months
7. Sindhu enters second round of Singapore Open
Olympic silver medallist P. V Sindhu staved off a stiff challenge from 2016 All England champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan to make a positive start to her campaign at the Singapore Open.
8. Former champions KKR face formidable KXIP in IPL
With all their bases covered in bowling, KKR will look to revel in home conditions but their batting looks depleted, in the likely absence of Lynn.
9. Quiz: Movies and Mani Ratnam
Be it romance or politics, director Mani Ratnam has covered it all in a career spanning over two decades. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about the versatile director and his movies.
10. National Award is 'beyond imagination', says Iman Chakraborty
Iman, won the best playback singer award for her soulful number “Tumi Jaake Bhalobasho” from Praktan.
