The big news: Pakistan denies reports that its soldiers died in LoC firing, and 9 other top stories
The NGT temporarily stayed construction of Bengaluru’s steel flyover, and Tata Steel shares were up after its Canada deal was announced.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Pakistan denies BSF statement, says none of its soldiers killed along LoC: Inter-Services Public Relations said that such claims were being made to divert the attention from the unrest in Kashmir.
- NGT issues temporary stay on Bengaluru’s steel flyover, asks for report on environmental impact: The panel filed an interim injunction on its construction for four weeks.
- Tata Steel’s Canadian arm announces Rs 875-crore mining partnership with Quebec government: The company said the investment showed the regional administration’s ‘co-operation in supporting sustainable development’.
- Central Information Commission seeks information about Narendra Modi's foreign trips as PM: It asked the Ministry of External Affairs to submit a representation after it dismissed an RTI plea seeking the same details, citing security reasons.
- Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh will damage border stability, our ties with India, says China: On Thursday, India had approved the state's invitation to the Tibetan leader for a visit in March 2017.
- Delhi-Noida Direct flyway will be toll-free until further orders, rules Supreme Court: The Bench said either the CAG or an independent auditor will examine accounts of the company to ascertain whether the profit recovered was adequate.
- At least eight dead in Vadodara firecracker store blaze: Several were injured and are undergoing treatment at a local hospital.
- Islamic State group executed at least 232 civilians near Mosul last week, says United Nations: A spokesperson for the UN rights group said 190 of them were former officers of the Iraqi Security Forces, and the toll could be higher.
- Australia: Bus driver of Indian origin burnt to death behind the wheel: Local authorities have ruled out terror or racist attack links.
- Pakistan expelled Indian diplomat as an afterthought, gave no justification, says MEA: The country only made baseless allegations that Surjeet Singh's activities were 'not in keeping with diplomatic norms', said ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup.
