India
Here are the top reads from this evening:
Updated : Jan 12, 2017, 07:17 PM IST
TCS CEO and MD N Chandrasekaran appointed Tata Sons chairman
TCS chief N Chandrasekaran is Tata Sons' new Chairman, in place of Cyrus Mistry. Read more here
Weak demand leads to retail inflation to hit 3-year low of 3.41%
Retail inflation eased further to nearly 3-year low of 3.41% in December, reflecting weak demand as consumers grappled with cash crunch following demonetization. Read more here
Lodha committee clarifies on Sourav Ganguly's chances of being BCCI chief
Sacked BCCI Secretary Ajay Shirke cannot be Maharashtra Cricket Association's representative in BCCI meetings, the Lodha committee made it clear on Thursday in a seven-point response to queries on the administrative reforms made mandatory for the Board. Read more here
SC rejects plea on lifting ban on Jallikattu, Tamil Nadu govt seeks Centre's help
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea on lifting the ban on the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu, a day after the AIADMK urged the Prime Minister to immediately issue an ordinance to remove "bulls" from the list of animals that are banned from being exhibited or trained so that there Jallikattu could be held smoothly this year. Read more here
EC 'censures' BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj for controversial remarks targetting Muslims
The Election Commission on Thursday "censured" BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj for his controversial remarks indirectly blaming Muslims for the population growth and warned that it would take stern action against him using all powers available to it if he violates the model code again. Read more here
WATCH: Deepika Padukone and Vin Diesel receive a traditional Indian welcome!
Deepika Padukone is all set to host her Hollywood debut movie xXx: Return of Xander Cage co-star Vin Diesel in her motherland. The duo along with DJ Caruso landed at the Mumbai Airport in the morning today and were greeted by a traditional Indian welcome by the fans. Read more here