DNA Morning Must Reads: Ram Nath Kovind scales Raisina Hill, Harmanpreet Kaur's demolition Derby, and more
Here are the top stories of the morning.
1. President-elect Kovind's village in UP hopes for better days ahead
"It is like Diwali and Holi coming together," said a veiled Ganga Devi Kovind, relative of the President-elect, as she distributed sweets hours before the result was officially announced. Read more here
2. Apple gets personal data, why not state, asks Supreme Court
The final view of the nine-judge Bench will be a core factor before a five-judge Constitution Bench, which is waiting to decide whether the Aadhaar scheme is a violation of citizens’ right to privacy. Read more here
3. Strong earthquake rattles Turkish and Greek coasts, at least 2 dead, scores injured
Greek holiday island of Kos is reportedly the most affected area. European quake agency EMSC warns of a small tsunami. Read more here
4. 'Kaurnage' at Derby: Harmanpreet powers India to epic win against Australia in WWC semifinal
Harmanpreet Kaur produced one of greatest ever ODI knocks in women's cricket as India stormed into the ICC World Cup final, demolishing Australia by 36 runs in the semi-final, in Derby on Tuesday. Read more here
5. Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington commits suicide
Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington, who sold millions of albums with an ever-changing mix of hard rock, hip-hop and rap, was found dead in his home near Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County coroner said. Read more here