In a new twist to the ongoing turf war in Puducherry, the Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy and directed that any cabinet decision with financial implication or on land transfer won't be implemented till the next date of hearing.


Puducherry turf-war: SC issues notice to CM


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The US has accused China of playing a "blame game", misrepresenting trade talks between the two countries in response to Beijing's release of a white paper blaming Washington for the setback in negotiations.


China playing 'blame game' in trade battle: US


Grounded airline Jet Airway's employees met new Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri here on Monday and handed over a memorandum regarding its revival.


Jet employees meet new Civil Aviation Minister


An infant was killed while a person sustained a bullet injury and several others were injured as there seemed to be no respite from continuous political violence between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP in West Bengal, police said on Monday.


Infant killed, man shot in Bengal's political violence


Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday flagged off the exposure visit for winners of the 12th edition of Tata Steel's Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) programme.


Odisha CM flags off YATS programme


As Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a plan to offer free Delhi Metro and DTC bus rides for women in the Capital, many social media users questioned the logic behind the plan.


Twitteraties question logic behind free Metro ride for women


The Delhi government plans to allow women to travel free in DTC and cluster buses and Delhi Metro within the next three months by providing a subsidy, a move dismissed as an election gimmick by the BJP and the Congress.


Delhi plans free travel for women in Metro, DTC buses (Roundup)


Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday held a marathon meeting to take stock of internal security in the country and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, attended by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and the Intelligence Bureau chief.


Amit Shah holds internal security meeting, focus on J&K


The Central government on Monday released a revised Draft National Education Policy (DNEP) after several states opposed the compulsory teaching of Hindi in schools under the three-language formula.


Centre releases new draft policy to calm anti-Hindi protesters


A trial court on Monday ordered framing of charges against Atanasio Monserrate, newly elected Congress MLA from Panaji, in connection with a 2016 rape case involving a minor.


Charges to be framed against Goa MLA in rape case


Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who assumed charge on Monday, has said he would focus on fast-tracking the provision of medical insurance for lawyers and look into providing basic facilities for advocates working in remote areas.


Will prioritize medical insurance for lawyers: Prasad


Amid outrage from the southern states against the draft National Education Policy that mandated teaching Hindi in school, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said people should have the freedom of choice and regional languages must be given respect.


Regional languages must be given respect: Mamata


Soon after the Delhi government on Monday announced its plan to allow women to travel for free in Delhi Metro, DTC buses and cluster buses in the national capital within the next three months, women here hailed the proposal but questioned the government over their security.


Women in Delhi put safety over free travel


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battlefield, on Monday and praised the "tenacious resolve and unstinting commitment" of the "Siachen Warriors".


Rajnath visits Siachen, salutes soldiers for courage


The 2019 elections were all about power. Elections are over and power is gone in Uttar Pradesh.


Power woes hit Uttar Pradesh after elections


Union Ravi Shankar Prasad, who took charge of the Law Ministry on Monday, said he and his ministry will not be merely a "post office" but a stakeholder in the judicial system, including in the appointment of judges.


Law Minister will not only be a 'post office': Ravi Shankar Prasad


After four years of struggle and a long battle with the Central government-appointed Lieutenant Governor, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's flagship CCTV project will start from June 8, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday.


Delhi to get CCTVs from Saturday: Kejriwal


National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, who oversaw at least two cross-border military actions during the last five years, has been accorded an upgrade in his level to the Cabinet rank along with an extension of five years, co-terminus with the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.


NSA Doval gets extension, promoted to Cabinet rank (3rd Lead)



NSA Doval gets extension, promoted to Cabinet rank (2nd Lead)


Ajit Doval has been given extension as National Security Advisor (NSA) for five more years in recognition of his contribution in the security domain and he has also got the rank of Cabinet Minister in the new Modi government.


Doval to stay NSA, gets Cabinet Minister rank


The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe into allegations of trafficking, unnatural sexual assault and video recording of victims at a shelter home in Muzaffarpur of Bihar.

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