INDIA
Here are the top stories of the morning.
A slew of Union ministers resigned late Thursday evening, all but cementing rumours of an impending reshuffle of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers that sources said could happen as early as today, or by Saturday; the PM leaves for a BRICS summit in China on Sunday. Read more here
Victims of Bhendi Bazaar building crash and their neighbours recount what unfolded at the site, and how locals rallied to save as many as possible. Read more here
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday suffered a setback after its workhorse rocket Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) failed to deliver India's navigation satellite, which is the first satellite to be jointly assembled in partnership with private sector, in its intended orbit. Read more here
The three-day review meeting of Indian hockey team's recent performances and roadmap ahead began in New Delhi on Thursday with an air of uncertainty around chief coach Roelant Oltmans's long-term tenure. Read more here
Post his current lot of films like Padman, Gold, Kesar and 2.0, he is ready to start work on his next project. The actor has picked Farhad’s (of Sajid-Farhad duo) solo directorial debut for his next on-screen outing. Read more here