DNA Evening Reads | PM takes a tough stand against lynchings; Cong to boycott GST launch; and more

1. PM Modi takes a tough stand against cow vigilantism

In a tough message against cow vigilantism and mob lynching, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said killing people on pretext of protecting cows is not acceptable and warned that no one has the right to take law into his hands. Read the copy here

2. Congress decides to boycott GST launch event

The Congress party has decided not to participate in a special midnight session on Goods and Service Tax (GST) implementation on June 30. Read more here

3. IndiGo expresses interest in buying stake in debt-ridden Air India

A day after the Cabinet cleared disinvestment of beleaguered national carrier, IndiGo airline has expressed its interest in buying stake in debt-ridden Air India. Read more here

4. Antalya Open: Valiant Ramkumar Ramanathan's goes down against veteran Marcos Baghdatis

Ramkumar Ramanathan of India fought gallantly before losing a gruelling three-setter against veteran Marcos Baghdatis in the quarter-final of the ATP 250 Antalya Open on Thursday. Read more here

5. Union Minister Radha Mohan Singh mocks Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, caught urinating in public

Even thought Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Swachh Bharat mission is a part of promoting preventive healthcare habits, Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh was recently caught urinating in public. Read more here