The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday is set to decide on complaints of alleged violations of the model code of conduct (MCC) against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congres President Rahul Gandhi and BJP President Amit Shah.


EC to decide complaints against Modi, Rahul on Tuesday


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US President Donald Trump has announced a plan for sweeping immigration changes that take direct aim at migrants seeking asylum.


Trump introduces sweeping changes to asylum


UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, during his visit to China last week, reminded Beijing that its treatment of the Muslim Uyghurs in the troubled Xinjiang region was still under close watch, according to a UN spokesman.


Guterres raises Xinjiang Uyghurs during China trip


US President Donald Trump spoke over phone with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the issue of Ankara's purchase of S-400 missile defence system, said the White House.


Trump, Erdogan discuss Turkey's S-400 purchase


US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the US would seek to stabilise global oil market after Washington's decision not to extend sanctions waivers for Iran oil purchase.


US to ensure adequate oil supplies in global market: Pompeo


Coastal states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal will be on high alert as the cyclone storm 'Fani' is "very likely" to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm in next 24 hours, the Indian Meteorological Department warned on Monday evening.


Fani likely to become very severe, coastal states on alert (2nd Lead)


The Election Commission (EC) on Monday defended strict punishment and penalty for questioning Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), saying it is necessary to ensure that mischievous elements do not make false complaints that may hinder the electoral process.


EC defends punishment for falsely questioning EVMs


Opposition Congress leaders in Telangana have approached the High Court, seeking direction to the State Assembly Speaker not to merge Congress Legislature Party (CLP) with the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS).


Telangana Congress moves HC to stall CLP's merger with TRS


Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir, who is contesting as the BJP candidate from east Delhi, on Monday took a swipe at the previous Congress-led UPA government over its silence after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack saying it still hurts him.


UPA's silence on 26/11 attack still hurts: Gambhir


Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan on Monday said Congress should not speak about caste reservation as it did not do anything for it.


Congress did nothing for reservation: Paswan


The Election Commission on Monday filed an FIR against Union Minister and BJP candidate from Asansol Lok Sabha seat, Babul Supriyo, for entering a polling booth in the constituency with his armed security personnel.


FIR against Supriyo for entering poll booth with armed guards


With the cyclonic storm Fani moving towards Odisha coast, the state government on Monday cancelled the leaves of its employees in three coastal districts.


Cyclone Fani: Odisha cancels leaves of employees


China on Monday urged the US to respect China's sovereignty and stop interfering in Hong Kong's affairs.


Stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs, China tells US


The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on Tuesday a Congress petition that claimed that the Election Commission had refused to act on a complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah for making "hate speeches" and "using" armed forces for "political propaganda" during the Lok Sabha polls.


Congress moves SC as EC 'fails to act' against PM, Shah


Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday appointed former Army commander Gen. S.H.S Kottegoda as the new Defence Secretary and Deputy Inspector-General C.D Wickramaratne as the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP).


Sirisena appoints new Defence Secretary, acting IGP


Kangana Ranaut, known for her pro-BJP stance, here on Monday said India was "gaining independence in the real sense" as earlier "we were slaves" of the Italian government, in an apparent attack on the Congress.


Kangana votes, attacks Congress & Sonia Gandhi


India and China are marking the first anniversary of the icebreaking meet between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Wuhan, by holding a week-long celebration in the central Chinese city.


India, China mark first anniversary of Wuhan summit


A Chinese student in Taiwan who criticized Chinese President Xi Jinping during a live Internet broadcast applied for long-term residence on the island on Monday amid a possible backlash if he returns to his homeland.


Student who criticized Xi seeks residence in Taiwan


Acting on Centre's plea to defer the Rafael verdict review hearing fixed for Tuesday on grounds that it needs time to file reply on merits, the Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Centre to circulate a letter for adjournment of the hearing.


SC allows Centre's plea to defer Rafale hearing


Not belying expectations, tribals and villagers in far-flung hamlets in the state 'out-voted' cool Mumbaikars, business and glamour world personalities in the fourth and final phase of voting for 17 Lok Sabha constituencies on Monday.


Maharashtra tribals outshine Mumbai stars on V-Day


A Union Minister was attacked, Central forces fired in the air after Trinamool Congress backed villagers vandalised a booth, while there were reports of clashes, intimidation and booth capturing as violence overshadowed all other developments in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal on Monday.

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