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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Xi Jinping meet but fail to break Doklam logjam

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Xi Jinping meet but fail to break Doklam logjam

National security advisor Ajit Doval`s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping did not yield any result that could end the current standoff in Doklam. Analysts, however, said the cool off in the recent weeks may give leaders enough time to find a solution.

Ram Jethmalani: Kejriwal Used Worse Abuses for Jaitley Than `Crook`

Ram Jethmalani: Kejriwal Used Worse Abuses for Jaitley Than `Crook`

In a letter written to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani accused Kejriwal of using worse words than ‘crook’ for Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley during conversations with him. In the letter posted online on his blog, Jethmalani wrote, “When Arun Jaitley filed the first suit and criminal case, you naturally sought my services. Ask your conscience how many times you used worse abuses than a mere ‘crook’. You have hundred times asked me to teach this crook a lesson.”

Supreme Court agrees to examine plea on ‘wrong’ questions in prelims of UPSC Civil Services 2017

Supreme Court agrees to examine plea on ‘wrong’ questions in prelims of UPSC Civil Services 2017

The Supreme Court on July 27 has agreed to examine a plea which has alleged that two questions in the UPSC Civil Services 2017 preliminary examination of the prestigious Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) were “wrong”.

Indian national security adviser, Ajit Doval in Beijing amid Doklam standoff

Indian national security adviser, Ajit Doval in Beijing amid Doklam standoff

India’s national security adviser, Ajit Doval was in Beijing Friday for discussions amid a standoff between Chinese and Indian forces over disputed territory high in the Himalayas that has now entered its second month.

NSA Ajit Doval arrives in Beijing to meet Chinese officials, amid Sikkim standoff

NSA Ajit Doval arrives in Beijing to meet Chinese officials, amid Sikkim standoff

As the military standoff in the Doklam plateau continues, India`s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon to attend a multilateral security meet. Doval is also expected to hold talks with China`s State Councillor Yang Jiechi to break the deadlock.

Mumbai: Four-storey building collapses in Ghatkopar, 30 trapped

Mumbai: Four-storey building collapses in Ghatkopar, 30 trapped

A four-storey building at Damodar Park on Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar collapsed on Tuesday, civic officials said, killing one woman. At least 30 people are feared trapped while nine have been rescued.

Ram Nath Kovind Takes Oath As 14th President of India

Ram Nath Kovind Takes Oath As 14th President of India

President-elect Ram Nath Kovind today became the 14th President today at a ceremony in the Central Hall of Parliament. President Kovind was administered oath by Chief Justice of India JS Khehar.