India
Here are the top stories from the evening.
Updated : Aug 18, 2016, 06:50 PM IST
People of PoK are our own, will do what it takes: Vikas Swarup backs PM Modi's I-Day speech
Keeping the next course of action regarding Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Balochistan under wraps, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday asserted the government will do what it has to do no matter what as the people there were India's own. Read more here http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-people-of-pok-are-our-own-will-do-what-it-takes-vikas-swarup-backs-pm-modi-s-i-day-speech-2246473
Live Rio Olympics Day 13: Aditi Ashok is on fire; Babita Kumari, PV Sindhu in action next
Aditi Ashok, Babita Kumari and PV Sindhu are in action today as India look to increase their medal tally after Sakshi Malik won the nation's first medal in wrestling on Wednesday. Read more here. http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/live-rio-olympics-day-13-pv-sindhu-babita-kumari-aditi-ashok-live-updates-india-at-rio-sakshi-malik-2246477
Jammu and Kashmir: Lecturer killed, 18 others injured in clashes with security forces
A lecturer was killed and 18 others were injured in clashes between security forces and protesters who were opposing a search operation in Khrew area of Pulwama district in Kashmir where curfew and restrictions remained in force for the 41st day on Thusday. Read more here http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-jammu-and-kashmir-lecturer-killed-18-others-injured-in-clashes-with-security-forces-2246450
From Rohtak to Rio 2016, Sakshi Malik's incredible journey to the podium finish
From yearning to fly in an aeroplane as a kid to clinching a bronze in the Olympics, Haryana wrestler Sakshi Malik has come a long way. Read more here http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-from-rohtak-to-rio-2016-sakshi-malik-s-incredible-journey-to-the-podium-finish-2246435
SBI board approves merger of 3 associate banks and BMBL
State Bank of India's board on Thursday approved merger of three associate lenders and Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMBL) with SBI, a move which will make the state owned lender a bank of global size. Read more here http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-sbi-board-approves-merger-of-3-associate-banks-and-bmbl-2246493