Daily Newsletter | Thursday, June 29, 2017
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| Road construction part of China’s expansion strategy, say experts |
| China’s aggressive road building exercise into Chumbi valley in the strategically located tri-junction between India, Bhutan and China, the source of the current stand-off between the two neighbours, is part of Beijing’s plans to gain strategic advantage in the region, say experts. |
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| China’s road to Sikkim flashpoint with India |
| The Indian defence establishment is opposed to China’s attempts to construct a road on the Doklam plateau leading right up to the Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet tri-junction, which has emerged as the major flashpoint in the ongoing face-off between the two armies in the remote border region. |
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| Mansarovar yatra goes on via Uttarakhand route |
| China’s declaration on Tuesday that no Indian pilgrims will be allowed to proceed on the Kailash Mansarovar yatra till the Sikkim border row is resolved may have stalled the yatra through the Nathu La pass in Sikkim, but the pilgrimage is proceeding smoothly through the other route in Uttarakhand taken by pilgrims to reach the revered lake |
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| Rains bring respite from sultry weather in Delhi |
| Rains lashed the national capital on Wednesday bringing much needed respite from sultry weather conditions experienced over the last few days, but also caused waterlogging and traffic jams in several areas. |
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| Moto E4 smartphone to launch in India soon: Report |
| It seems that Lenovo-owned Motorola is set to launch its Moto E4 budget smartphone in India. Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom has tweeted that the smartphone will soon launch in India at a price of Rs 8,700. |
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| Tendulkar convinces Shastri to apply for Team India coach’s post |
| Former India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar stepped in this week to finally resolve the matter surrounding appointment of India’s new coach in place of Anil Kumble, following which cricketer-turned-commentator Ravi Shastri finally agreed to send in his application for the role. |
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| 70 plus Niranjan included in Committee on Lodha reforms |
| The BCCI on Wednesday in a surprise move decided to include former Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) president Niranjan Shah as ‘Special Invitee’ in the newly formed committee which will study the Lodha Panel Reforms. |
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| Consumption to propel India’s GDP growth: Nomura |
| According to Nomura, consumption has recovered from the demonetisation “shock” and while external demand has moderated slightly, it remains supportive of growth. Moreover, there are signs of a pick-up in central government investment. |
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| Ice cream, tobacco makers canot opt for GST composition scheme |
| As per the Finance Ministry, manufacturer of ice cream, and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa, shall not be eligible to opt for composition levy under the Act. Also makers of tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes will not be able to opt for the scheme. |
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