The Headlines: :- 18/02/2015


*Prime Minister’s statement on religious freedom evokes mixed reactions.

*Swine flu deaths continue unabated as the toll crosses 600 mark.


*The 10th Aero ‪‎India‬ show begins in ‪‎Bengaluru‬ today.

*Forty five people executed by Islamic State militants in Iraq.

*And in ICC ‪‎Worldcup‬‪‎Bangladesh‬ to take on debutant Afghanistan at‪ ‎Canberra‬.

*Fresh controversy over how the Pakistani boat was destroyed on the 31st December off the Coast of ‪‎Gujarat‬; Coast Guard officially denies Indian Express report that a DIG ordered to blow up the boat; The newspaper releases the video proof.

*Prime Minister inaugurates the Aero‬ India show; Says reducing imports of defence procurement will boost employment.


*BJP boycotts all party meeting convened by Bihar‬ Assembly Speaker.

*Alabama Governor apologises for police assault against the 57 year old Indian, ‪‎SureshBhai‬ Patel.

*And in ICC World Cup, Afghanistan's top order collapses in reply to Bangladesh's 237.

* Defence Minister stands by his earlier statement on Pakistani vessel blowing itself up off the Gujarat coast on 31st December last year; hints at action against Coast Guard DIG.


* Centre tells Delhi High Court there is nothing illegal in Aam Admi Party receiving foreign funds.

* Swiss Police search offices of global banking giant HSBC in Geneva for suspected money-laundering.

* Patna High Court lifts ban on Manjhi government taking major policy decisions.

* Noted film maker D Ramanaidu passes away.

* Cricket World Cup: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 105 runs in a Group A match at Canberra.