Top 5 news of the day: 18th March 2019


Here's our round up of the top 5 news from India and the world:


1. Manohar Parrikar cremated with full military, state honours  : Late Goa CM Manohar Parrikar who died on Sunday, after suffering from pancreatic cancer was placed on the pyre with a 21 gun salute and full state honour.

2. 5 Indians killed in New Zealand terror attacks on mosques: Indian High Commission has confirmed that 5 Indian's have been killed in a dastardly terror attack on two mosques in Christ Church, in which almost 50 people have lost their lives. 

3. Anil Ambani pays Ericsson to avoid jail: Industrialist Anil Ambani pays INR 458.77 cr to swedish company Ericsson a day before Supreme Court's deadline to avoid jail. Last month the Supreme Court had asked RCom to pay dues or face a 3 month jail term in contempt of court. 

4. Congress to contest polls alone in West Bengal: The decision of the Congress to go alone in West Bengal, makes the competition 4 turn with TMC, BJP, the Left and the Congress party.

5. Xiaomi invests INR 3,500 cr in India: Xiaomi is investing INR 3500 cr in its India wing. It will foray into white goods sector like water purifiers, washing machines, laptops etc. 


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