30 Jun 2016

#SocialMediaDay

Mashable launched Social Media Day way back in 2010 as a way to acknowledge social media's impact on global communication.

Former Goa CM interrogated on Louis Berger case

The Crime Branch of Goa police and the Enforcement Directorate interrogated the former Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat today.

Centre firm on veto in judge selection rules

The finalization of the MoP for appointing judges is expected to get delayed with the Centre being firm on continuing a clause that empowers it to reject a Chief Justice-headed collegium's proposal.

Mizoram celebrates Peace Accord Day

The signing of the 1986 Mizo Peace Accord was celebrated all across the state today.

Postage Stamps will now include personalised photos/logos

The Department of Posts said that any individual/corporate identity can get a photo/logo of their choice printed inside a postage stamp.

Virat Kohli launches his fitness venture- 'Stepathlon Kids'

In an attempt to increase awareness on health issues, Virat Kohli has launched his own fitness venture, Stepathlon Kids, in collaboration with a global wellness company Stepathlon Lifestyle.

Centre clears Model Shops and Establishment Bill

The Centre cleared the Model Shops and Establishment bill proposing that shops, banks, malls, cinema houses, restaurants, banks or any such workplaces be run round-the-clock.

Amit Shah dubs Kashmir issue as Nehru's 'historic blunder'

BJP President Amit Shah, at an event in New Delhi, recollected the Kashmir conflict and the ongoing pressing issues, describing them to be the results of Nehru's blunder.

29 Jun 2016

Actor Vikram's daughter to marry Karunanidhi's grandson

Tamil Nadu is poised to witness another starry alliance with actor Cheeyan Vikram's daughter Akshita getting engaged to Manu Ranjith, the great grandson of DMK supremo M Karunanidhi.

Gujarat court refuses to ban a book mocking PM Modi

Civil court judge AM Dave has dismissed a plea seeking ban on a Gujarati satirical book 'Feku Ji Have Delhi Ma' (Feku is now in Delhi).

UNICEF brings India's grim state of child healthcare to light

UNICEF's State of the World's Children report revealed that over 1.2 million children died last year in India even before turning five years.

PM Modi to meet India's Rio Olympics contingent

In an attempt to boost the confidence of the athletes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to meet India's Rio Olympics contingent.

Global Human Capital Index released

A worldwide Human Capital Index report was released on 28th June, 2016, by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum.

Brexit wouldn't affect ITER, India on schedule: ITER spokesperson

Laban Coblentz, ITER International Fusion Energy Organization's spokesperson, claimed that Brexit wouldn't cause any delay in the construction of multi-billion-dollar International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor in Southern France.