1. Mob Lynches Police Officer Outside Mosque In Srinagar, 2 Arrested
Deputy superintendent of police Mohammed Ayub Pandith was stripped naked and stoned to death by an irate mob after he allegedly opened fire at a group of people, who caught him clicking pictures near Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta earlier on Friday.
The police officer was reportedly on duty providing security to Mirwaiz Farooq, who is a separatist leader from the state. Senior police officers told NDTV that they might not provide security cover to Jamia Masjid henceforth. Read the full story here.
2. ISRO’s PSLV-C38 Launches Cartosat-2 With 30 Nano Satellites
India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) launched the Cartosat-2 series satellite along with 30 co-passenger satellites from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh at 9:29 am on 23 June.
PSLV-C38 launched the 712 kg Cartosat-2 series satellite for earth observation and 30 co-passenger satellites together, weighing about 243 kg at lift-off, into a 505-km polar Sun Synchronous Orbit, the space agency said. Watch the video here.
3. Movie Review: This ‘Tubelight’ Is More Of A Fused Bulb
Pakistan isn't our only neighbour. That’s probably why Kabir Khan came up with the bright idea of a 136-minute long film to feature our often ignored other padosi, China. The "love thy neighbour" theme fits just fine with this one too, you see.
Then there’s Kabir’s best friend Salman Khan, with whom he made the delightful Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
As things stand, Tubelight is dull and stupid. Salman bhakts be warned – this Tubelight is more of a fused bulb. Read the full review here.
4. Presidential Elections 2017: How Does Your President Get Elected?
The President is elected by an electoral college, which comprises only of elected representatives. Nominated members of parliament, like Sachin Tendeulkar and Rekha ji, are not allowed to vote.
These include State legislative assembly members (including Puducherry and Delhi), and members of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.
Basically, 4,120 members of legislative assemblies and 776 members of parliament elect the President. Read the full story here.
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