Delhi Assembly passes resolution for use of paper ballots, VVPAT
The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday staged in the Delhi Assembly a “live demonstration of EVM manipulation.” AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj claimed that anyone knowing a “secret code” can tamper with the EVMs and the code can be fed into a machine while casting vote. The Election Commission of India has time and again rubbished allegations that EVMs can be programmed to favour any particular party.
NEET incident a “consequence of overzealousness”, says CBSE
The ‘unfortunate’ incident in Kerala about a National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) candidate being asked to remove her inner wear at an examination centre is a “consequence of overzealousness”, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) said on Tuesday.
Jhulan Goswami is highest wicket-taker in women’s ODIs
Fast bowler Jhulan Goswami is now the highest wicket-taker in one-day internationals in the women’s game. Goswami, who now has 181 wickets in 153 matches, surpassed the world record held by Australia bowler Cathryn Fitzpatrick (180).
CBI to examine sacked Minister’s complaints against Kejriwal, former colleagues
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday said it would examine the complaints lodged by former Delhi Water Minister Kapil Mishra against his own former colleagues in the Delhi government.
China insists CPEC does not change its position on Kashmir
China on Tuesday reiterated that its position on the Kashmir issue remained unchanged despite its “promotion” of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as an economic undertaking.
Supreme Court finds Vijay Mallya guilty of contempt
The Supreme Court on Tuesday found beleagured businessman Vijay Mallya guilty of contempt of court and asked him to appear before it on July 10 to argue on the quantum of punishment in the matter.
Justice Karnan vs Supreme Court: saga of a defiant judge
Justice C.S. Karnan has been in the news ever since he was appointed judge on March 30, 2009. He has often gone public with his complaints about the judiciary.
India to grow at 7.7% in 2018-19: IMF
India’s growth is expected to rebound to 7.2% in the 2017-18 fiscal and 7.7% in 2018-19 after disruptions caused by demonetisation, the IMF said on Tuesday, while recommending the removal of long-standing structural bottlenecks to enhance market efficiency.
Mapped: China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative
China in 2013 unveiled its ambitious 'One Belt, One Road' (OBOR) initiative. Backed by extensive China-led funding, the infrastructure runs through the continents of Asia, Europe and Africa, connecting the vibrant East Asia economic circle at one end and developed European economic circle at the other.
‘Baahubali 2’ collects Rs. 1,000 crore worldwide
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion has become the first Indian film to cross the Rs. 1,000 crore milestone internationally and actor Prabhas says he cannot thank director SS Rajamouli enough for giving him the “once- in-a-lifetime character of Baahubali.”
