Two new key appointments in the Indian Railways have come under the scanner as the officers selected for these senior positions don't seem to meet the hiring rules.


Favouritism shadow on top railway appointments


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Traffic congestion, water and air pollution, and better employment opportunities have been the top three priority of Delhi's voters but the city government has performed below average in these issues, according to an ADR survey.


Delhi government below average on traffic management, pollution


The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission to file an affidavit indicating its powers to ensure implementation or enforcement of its guidelines regarding disclosure of expenditure by political parties.


EC asked to file affidavit on parties' expenditure


Maoists struck in a big way in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli on Wednesday, killing 15 police commandos and a civilian in a land mine blast.


15 troopers among 16 killed in Maoist blast in Maharashtra (3rd Lead)


His long hair, thick moustaches that merge into his sideburns, a long red 'tilak and piercing eyes are all remnants of the life he led in the ravines of Chambal in the seventies and eighties.


Daku Malkan's tryst with politics in UP's Dhaurhara


US Special Counsel Robert Mueller wrote a letter to Attorney General William Barr in March objecting to his early description of the Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election that appeared to clear President Donald Trump on possible obstruction of justice, the media reported.


Mueller objected to AG's depiction of Russia probe


The US on Wednesday said it does not have the "evidence" that suggests that India is using Afghan soil to perpetrate terrorism in Pakistan.


No proof of India using Afghan soil against Pakistan: US


Under fire from the opposition for going on a state Tourism Ministry-funded jaunt to the UAE, Goa Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Wednesday said that the overseas tour was undertaken after seeking government permission.


Overseas tour made after seeking permission: Goa Dy CM


Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi appearing for former Kolkata Commissioner of Police (CP) Rajeev Kumar in the Saradha scam case submitted before the Supreme Court on Wednesday that the whole episode of the CBI insisting on Kumar's arrest is a political game to keep the pot boiling and paint people black.


Saradha Scam: Singhvi says CBI playing a political game


At least 15 C-60 commandos, including a woman, and a driver, were killed in a blast on two security vehicles triggered by Maoists in Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district on Wednesday afternoon, Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said.


15 troopers, driver killed in Maoist blast in Maharashtra


Actor Akshay Kumar chose to evade a question about not voting in the Lok Sabha elections here, and walked away.


Akshay Kumar dodges question about not voting


Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth on Wednesday ordered an inquiry into the fire incident that killed five members of a family here earlier in the day.


Yogi orders probe into Lucknow warehouse fire


Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday asked for details of the poll officials, who have not been working in a free and fair manner, during the ongoing Lok Sabha general elections.


Action for neglect of duty against MP poll officials


Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro claimed to have defeated what he called a "military coup" attempt by opposition leader Juan Guaido.


Defiant Maduro claims victory over 'coup' attempt


President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of the Labour Day.


President greets nation on Labour Day


US President Donald Trump and his Democratic adversaries put aside the fallout of the Russia investigations and their incessant confrontations for 90 minutes to arrive at an ambitious $2 trillion plan to fix the nation's crumbling infrastructure.


Brief halt to Trump-Democrats squabbles to tackle crumbling infrastructure (News Analysis)


India has called for introspection by UN members on why only four women have been elected presidents of the General Assembly in its seven decades.


Why so few women elected to lead UNGA: India asks


The Shiv Sena on Wednesday called for a ban on the use of burqa as it threw its weight behind a similar plan being mulled by the Sri Lankan government in the wake of the Easter terror strikes which claimed over 250 lives.


Shiv Sena demands ban on burqa in public places


Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama's production house will bring out an adaptation of Michael Lewis' "The Fifth Risk", which is around the administration of the Donald Trump presidency.


Obamas to produce adaptation of book on Trump presidency


The Shiv Sena on Wednesday called for a ban on the use of burqa by women of a particular community as it threw its weight behind a similar plan being mulled by the Sri Lankan government in the wake of the Easter terror strikes which claimed over 250 lives.


Shiv Sena calls for ban on burqa in public places


Democratic congressional leaders -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer -- said they have agreed to seek a deal with President Donald Trump on a 2-trillion-US-dollar infrastructure package.

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