SC said that the Election Commission’s circular on deploying central government staff as counting supervisors is “not contrary to rules,” 

 While it is not yet clear why the cases have been registered against the lawmaker, government sources said they have been filed under non-bailable sections. 

 The national security establishment has put CI on the front burner by taking action on foreign intelligence, their networks and their operatives within India. 

 The Narmada Queen was allowed to sail despite a storm alert from the weather department, claimed survivors. 

 Andhra Pradesh seeks central approval for Polavaram project’s second phase as phase-I progresses, addressing rehabilitation for displaced families.