News brief: Big stories of the day

Trump says 'looking forward' to resolving trade disputes at G7

President Donald Trump said Friday he wants to use the G7 summit to resolve what he called unfair trade deals with US allies.

Maoist letter reveals 'Rajiv Gandhi-type' assassination bid on PM Modi

Pune police have chanced upon a letter from the residence of one of the five persons they had arrested in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon violence. The letter discusses 'Rajiv Gandhi-type' assassination bid on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

South Korea's President Moon to visit Russia, meet Putin, on June 23-25

South Korea's President Moon Jae -in will visit Russia at the invitation of Russia's President Vladimir Putin from June 23 to 25, South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Friday.

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain found dead in France hotel room

Noted celebrity chef and television host Anthony Bourdain was found dead in his hotel roomStrasbourg, France on Friday. The police is suspecting a case of suicide.

Economic growth may cross 8% in next 2 years: Suresh Prabhu

India's GDP growth is likely to cross 8 per cent in the next two years and the government is taking a number of steps including formulation of a new industrial policy to double the economy's size to USD 5 trillion in 7-8 years, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Friday.