DNA Morning Must Reads: Updates on Gorakhpur tragedy, Independence Day stories, Lalit Modi's MMA ambition, and more

1. Gorakhpur tragedy: Red-faced, Yogi govt still in denial; Oppn demands CM's resignation

After failing to act swiftly to prevent the death of 36 children in a span of 48 hours due to stoppage of oxygen supply to government-owned Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College in Gorakhpur, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government finally reacted on Saturday. Read more here

2. DNAExclusive: Small drones, Chinese lanterns might be choice of weapon for terror outfits on Independence Day

Small drones, paragliding equipment, and Chinese lanterns might be the choice of weapon for terror outfits this year, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has stated ahead of the 70th Independence Day celebrations. Read more here

3. British Raj: The good, the bad and the ugly

Closer to the country's 70th year of Independence, personalities from diverse walks of life share their thoughts on British rule in India. Read more here

4. Lalit Modi's new dream: MMA league

Over the past six years, since he was forced out of the IPL and Indian cricket, to boot, Modi, it seems, has been exploring and attending martial arts events to identify and build a group to rival the best in the business. Read more here

5. Bollywood's going through its roughest phase, here's how

There was a time till a couple of years ago when star power ensured that a substandard or a bad film worked at least to an extent at the box office. Not anymore! Read more here