Home or finance for Amit Shah? MEA for Jaishankar

Modi’s team has a new look and the message of change will be amplified if Amit Shah takes over as home minister, a very strong possibility according to sources who mentioned — finance ministry — as another possible assignment for the BJP president. Rajnath Singh could move to defence to replace Nirmala Sitharaman who, in case Shah gets home ministry, may shift to finance.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2We3vJ7

Election Results: Times Internet sees 133m users

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2EK09Tt

These men and women will run India for next 5 yrs

On Thursday, at PM Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, the much-anticipated revelation of 'Team Modi 2.0' was finally made. Among the 58 members announced, key highlights included Amit Shah's ministerial debut and Suresh Prabhu's exit. Addition of former foreign secretary S Jaishankar was a big surprise while Sushma Swaraj was the shock omission.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2EJK406

Pope Francis Goes to Romania to Warn of Populism’s Dangers

By JASON HOROWITZ and KIT GILLET from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2QJbt7j

On Politics: Trump to Hit Mexico With Tariffs

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/30T8kq9

National Spelling Bee, at a Loss for Words, Crowns 8 Co-Champions

By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2W2u5jt

My Husband Wore Really Tight Shorts to the Eclipse Party

By KERRY EGAN from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2I8c7au

What Comes After Angela Merkel?

By ANNA SAUERBREY from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2wtQV9p

Word + Quiz: bon mot

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2Kggd2M

What’s on TV Friday: ‘Deadwood: The Movie’ and ‘When They See Us’

By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2YYJG5n

Las principales noticias del viernes

By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2JNRaF3

South Korean Daily Says That Kim Jong-un Executed and Purged Top Nuclear Negotiators

By CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2W5GaUV

New Documents Show Power Games Behind China’s Tiananmen Crackdown

By CHRIS BUCKLEY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2WFApSA

Authorities Subpoena Information on Andrew Gillum’s 2018 Campaign

By STEPHANIE SAUL from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2WdcYAk

Quotation of the Day: As Climate Change Hastens the Melting of Everest’s Ice, Bodies Emerge

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2WwuP4z

Review: ‘Frankie and Johnny’ Were Lovers. Then Came Morning.

By JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/30VnB9Q

Fresh Faces Surge to Top at the U.S. Women’s Open

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2ELl74j

Hank Haney Is Suspended From His Radio Show Over Remarks About Women’s Golf

By KAREN CROUSE from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Qy4gqo

Corrections: May 31, 2019

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2HLFNLx

Tariffs, Mr. Trump’s Miracle Cure

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2VZqsLf

Head of Lettuce

By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/2KfqHQ7

Hungary, Trump Tariffs, Merkel: Your Friday Briefing

By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2wtM1t1

Documents Suggest Prosecutors Quickly Changed Mind on Jussie Smollett Case

By JULIA JACOBS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2wqywdF

Michael Wolff Talks ‘Siege,’ Trump, Journalism and His Definition of Truth

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2Wuv5RD

5G: Finally, it's here in the UK - but so what?

A brief guide to what 5G offers today and how it should improve over the years to come.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wsTfO4

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg to face leadership vote

Some shareholders want Facebook's chairman and chief executive to step down from one of his roles.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2QzA6mt

Roblox: 'I thought he was playing an innocent game'

Online multiplayer game Roblox is marketed at children - but there are fears it also being used for grooming.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wrqktt

UK parking space data offered up to app developers

New standards for data on parking spaces could revolutionise how drivers find and pay for parking.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Qu3x9y

Veterans mark code-breaking machine's 75th anniversary

Colossus, the world's first programmable computer, is credited with shortening World War Two.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Kd40Mv

Online usage grows, but so do social media concerns - Ofcom study

Most people say the internet improves their lives, but 70% would support tougher social media laws.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XdOR0V

Would you recognise yourself from your data?

Firms make all kind of assumptions about you based on the data they receive.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HHKW78

'Demo' found written on South Sudan in Google Maps

The word is inexplicably spelled out in territory in the south east of South Sudan.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JLnkky

Malware-ridden laptop artwork sold for $1.3m

The computer contains six well-known strains of malware and was bought by an anonymous bidder.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XbZKAs

Huawei: US blacklist will harm billions of consumers

Huawei says the US is "using the strength of an entire nation to come after a private company".

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/30T66ai

New Zealand budget: National party denies hacking Treasury

New Zealand's opposition party says it wasn't behind 2,000 hacking attempts on government systems.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EDKO6U

Pokémon Sleep app: 'We want to turn sleep into entertainment'

How long a user has slept for and when they wake up will be a part of game play.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WsUNGh

Tech gives drone the ability to avoid mid-air crashes

The system allows the drone to alter its flight path and move away from obstacles flying towards it.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VVduy4

Iranian-American on Mission to Free Mideast Women from Violent Oppression

"Our strategy is to equip women leaders who can have a lasting impact around the globe," Shirin Taber said. "Our women are decision makers, influencers and mobilizers, impacting through their organizations on a national level."

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VZ64ts

Why EU's Right Turn Points to Stalingrad-Style Shutdown

After a strong showing by Eurosceptic parties in last week's elections, European leaders are now worried about their future, fighting over who will lead Europe's Parliament. 

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2I4zP7n

German Police Admit That the ‘Holy Spirit’ Saved Speeding Driver From Getting Fined

Police in the German border town of Viersen have revealed that a speeding driver was spared a hefty fine because of the “Holy Spirit.”

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2MqUXKi

UK's Hammond would back national interest over party in any Brexit confidence vote

British finance minister Philip Hammond hinted on Thursday he could vote against the government in a no-confidence showdown if a new prime minister sought to pursue a no-deal Brexit.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2wtCeDi

British finance minister says: Kill the specter of a no-deal Brexit

Britain's finance minister on Thursday warned those in his party vying for Prime Minister Theresa May's job that a no-deal Brexit would undermine the economy and threaten the United Kingdom's cohesion.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WjRAd2

U.S. looks to improve ties with Indonesian special forces, stage exercises

Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan met his Indonesian counterpart on Thursday as the United States looks to improve ties with an Indonesian special forces unit that have been limited due to human rights abuses in the 1990s.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2I6zaSV

Seven South Koreans killed, 19 missing after Hungarian boat capsizes on Danube

At least seven people were killed and nearly 20 were missing after a pleasure boat carrying South Korean tourists capsized on the flooding Danube in the Hungarian capital on Wednesday, police and ambulance officials said.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2KdzuSy

Israel faces second election in months as Netanyahu fails to form government

Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve parliament early on Thursday, paving the way for a new election after veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition government before a midnight deadline.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/30Vruf4

Explainer: The main players in Israel's next election, the second this year

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to cobble together a coalition government despite weeks of trying and Israel will vote on Sept. 17 in the second election within months.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2I6jsY8

Taiwan holds military drills, vows to defend against Chinese aggression

Taiwan's air, sea and land forces conducted a drill to repel an invading force on Thursday, as its defense minister pledged to defend the self-ruled island against China's rising military threat.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2MhrnH6

Economy in focus as India PM Modi starts second term without key aide

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take his oath of office on Thursday along with his ministers, though he suffered a setback at the start of his second term when key aide and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley opted out of the next government.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WzWb9W