The big news: Driver Shyamvar Rai turns approver in Sheena Bora murder case, and 9 other top stories
Nitish Kumar said yoga is irrelevant unless an alcohol ban is imposed, and Australia will hold a referendum on same-sex marriage.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Driver Shyamvar Rai made approver by CBI in Sheena Bora murder case, granted pardon: Rai is prime accused Indrani Mukerjea’s former driver and earlier told a Mumbai court that he was present at the spot when Mukerjea’s daughter was killed.
- Yoga is irrelevant unless ban on alcohol is imposed, says Nitish Kumar: The Bihar chief minister urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to implement prohibition in states ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- Australia will hold a referendum on same-sex marriages this year, says its prime minister: He said if the Liberal Party of Australia is voted back to power in the July 2 election, parliament will swiftly legislate for a plebiscite by August.
- Supreme Court refuses to stay culling of nilgai, other animals across northern states: The apex court was hearing a plea against government notifications declaring the species vermin on the basis that they caused harm to crops in the region.
- Key accused in Bihar topper scam arrested by special investigation team in Varanasi: The SIT also arrested his wife, a former JD(U) legislator.
- At least 14 foreign security guards killed in suicide bomb blast in Kabul: The Taliban has taken responsibility for the attack that was followed by an attempt to kill an MP in the eastern part of the city.
- Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Golden State Warriors in Game 7 to win NBA Finals 4-3: LeBron James inspired the Cavaliers to a 93-89 win over the Warriors in the deciding game of the championship.
- Markets recover after initial slump following Raghuram Rajan's announcement on second term: In the early trading hours, the rupee fell by around 1% on Monday to 67.08 per dollar, but the currency gained around 20 paise later.
- After Siddaramaiah reshuffles Karnataka Cabinet, unhappy party workers hold protests across state: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's son was inducted as Minister of State after 14 'non-performing' ministers were dropped on Saturday.
- Delhi University denies RTI plea seeking information on Narendra Modi’s degree: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the move 'deepened the mystery' surrounding the matter.