Evening headlines: Lalu Prasad Yadav proposes anti-BJP 'federal front', and nine other top reads
Haryana police chief clarifies after saying people have the right to kill in self-defence, and Sushma Swaraj orders investigation after a Nigerian is attacked.
A look at the biggest stories tonight:
- Lalu Prasad Yadav proposes a ‘federal front’ after Mamata Banerjee is sworn in as West Bengal chief minister: He was joined by National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah, and said the “divisive” BJP must be over-thrown by parties like his.
- Haryana police chief clarifies 'common man has right to kill criminals' remark: Haryana DGP KP Singh had said said people have the right to kill in self-defence.
- Hyderabad man arrested for assaulting Nigerian student: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has ordered an investigation into the incident where 23-year-old Kazeem was beaten with an iron rod.
- Gujarat Lions crumbling against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL qualifier match: A spot in Sunday’s final against Royal Challengers Bangalore is at stake.
- Culture Ministry declassifies fourth set of Netaji files: This files revealed that Subhas Chandra Bose was never branded a war criminal.
- Donald Trump promises to back out of global climate change deal if elected: The Republican presidential candidate also said he will revive the oil and coal industries in the United States.
- Barack Obama becomes first American president to visit Hiroshima: He said the world has a shared responsibility to prevent such disasters from happening again, but said his visit was meant to honour victims and not apologise for the nuclear bombing.
- BrahMos missile successfully test-fired, hits target: The 290-kilometre range land-attack missile has strengthened all wings of the Indian armed forces.
- Government strikes down proposed salaries for United Spirits CEO and CFO: The company, formerly owned by former liquor baron Vijay Mallya, proposed Rs 6.49 crore and Rs 15.31 crore as the annual pay packages for the two top posts.
- Rafael Nadal drops out of French Open: The nine-time winner of the tournament said he had a wrist injury that would not allow him to play further.