Deccan herald news paper sunday

The Deccan Herald is a popular English-language newspaper published in Bangalore, India. Here are some of the top news stories from the Sunday edition of the Deccan Herald:

National

  1. BJP's Karnataka unit in a spot over alleged irregularities: The BJP's Karnataka unit is facing heat over alleged irregularities in the distribution of party tickets for the upcoming Assembly elections.
  2. Karnataka govt to set up 10 new medical colleges: The Karnataka government has announced plans to set up 10 new medical colleges in the state, with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore.
  3. Kerala floods: Death toll rises to 67: The death toll in the Kerala floods has risen to 67, with over 40,000 people still stranded in relief camps.

International

  1. US-Iran tensions escalate: Trump warns of 'obliteration': The tensions between the US and Iran have escalated, with US President Donald Trump warning of "obliteration" if Iran attacks American interests.
  2. Hong Kong protests: China warns of 'consequences': China has warned of "consequences" if the protests in Hong Kong continue, as the city's leader Carrie Lam announced plans to withdraw the extradition bill that sparked the protests.
  3. UK's Boris Johnson faces no-confidence vote: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a no-confidence vote in Parliament, after a group of Conservative MPs launched a bid to oust him over his handling of Brexit.

Sports

  1. India's cricket team wins series against West Indies: India's cricket team has won the series against the West Indies, with a convincing win in the third and final Test match.
  2. Kohli becomes fastest batsman to reach 12,000 runs: Indian captain Virat Kohli has become the fastest batsman to reach 12,000 runs in international cricket, achieving the feat in just 417 matches.
  3. FIFA World Cup: France wins title after defeating Croatia: France has won the FIFA World Cup title, defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final match.

Business

  1. Sensex rises 300 points, Nifty above 11,500: The Indian stock market has risen, with the Sensex gaining 300 points and the Nifty crossing the 11,500 mark.
  2. India's GDP growth slows down to 5.7%: India's GDP growth has slowed down to 5.7% in the June quarter, according to data released by the National Statistical Office.
  3. Amazon to invest $1 billion in India's e-commerce sector: Amazon has announced plans to invest $1 billion in India's e-commerce sector, as it looks to expand its presence in the country.

These are just some of the top news stories from the Sunday edition of the Deccan Herald.