1. Caught on CCTV: Cong Leader Shot Dead in Broad Daylight in Haryana
Haryana Congress leader Vikas Chaudhary was shot dead in Faridabad on Thursday, 27 June. Chaudhary was the state spokesperson of Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter to condemn the incident and slam the law and order situation in Haryana.
“The murder of Congress spokesperson and leader Vikas Chaudhary in Faridabad is a condemnable, shameful and sad incident. This is a reflection of the deteriorating law and order situation in Haryana," Gandhi wrote in a tweet in Hindi.
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2. Relations With Japan Rooted in Harmony, Respect: PM Ahead of G20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Kobe, Japan, ahead of the G20 Summit, which is scheduled for 28 and 29 June in Osaka. Earlier, he had met with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.
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3. Swiss Govt Freezes Accounts of Nirav Modi, Sister on ED’s Request
The Switzerland government on Thursday, 27 June has frozen four bank accounts belonging to fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi and his sister Purvi, acting on a request made by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The financial assets in the four bank accounts reportedly amount to more than $6 million.
The ED had sent a request to the Swiss government to freeze the accounts nearly four months ago.
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4. Review: ‘Article 15’ Hits You With Grim Reality of Casteism
‘Article 15’ is a simple and straightforward social commentary on caste discrimination. The film doesn’t shy away from going into the murky malfeasance of upper caste hegemony and the social injustice so rampant that both the victim and the perpetrator have internalised it unquestioningly.
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5. Fans Question DRS Review After Rohit’s Suspect Dismissal vs WI
India opener Rohit Sharma's dismissal against the West Indies on Thursday created quite a flutter as opinion got divided on social media on whether he was actually out or not. It also once again raised questions on the precision of the Decision Review System (DRS).
India limited-overs deputy Rohit was looking in good touch (on 18 off 22 balls) when a Kemar Roach delivery pitched on good length and jagged back sharply, kissing what the Windies thought was the inside edge of Rohit's bat.
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