Top news of the day: SC seeks Rahul Gandhi\'s explanation on \'chowkidar chor hai\' remark\, Indian squad for World Cup 2019 announced\, and more

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Top news of the day: SC seeks Rahul Gandhi's explanation on 'chowkidar chor hai' remark, Indian squad for World Cup 2019 announced, and more

Shashi Tharoor suffered injuries while performing ritual in a temple in Kerala.

Shashi Tharoor suffered injuries while performing ritual in a temple in Kerala.   | Photo Credit: S. Mahinsha

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Here are the important news stories of the day

Rafale verdict: Supreme Court seeks Rahul Gandhi’s explanation on contempt plea

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Congress president Rahul Gandhi to explain why he chose to incorrectly attribute the phrase 'chowkidar chor hai' to the apex court judgment in the Rafale case.

ECI restrains Yogi Adityanath and Mayawati from campaigning over the next few days

he Election Commission of India (ECI) has put a 72-hour prohibition on campaigning by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and 48-hour ban on BSP chief Mayawati for violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

Indian squad for World Cup announced; Pant, Rayudu out

The selectors found the basket virtually empty for the crucial slot after openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan, and No. 3 in Virat Kohli, and in the discouraging circumstances, the selectors chose Vijay Shankar, who has not batted at No. 4 at all.

Shashi Tharoor suffers injuries during a temple ritual in Thiruvananthapuram

Congress MP and Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha candidate Shashi Tharoor sustained injuries during a ‘thulabharam’ offering at a temple here on Vishu day on Monday.

SC to test ECI claim of 'toothlessness' against hate speech

The Supreme Court on Monday gave the Election Commission of India (ECI) exactly 24 hours to explain its lawyer’s submissions in court that the poll body is largely “powerless” and “toothless” to act against religious and hate speeches by candidates during the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaigning.

India to see normal monsoon in 2019

India will likely see a "normal monsoon" this year. Rainfall will be 96% of the Long Period Average of 89cm, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday.

Watch Modi biopic fully this time, SC tells ECI

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to watch the movie PM Narendra Modifully before deciding on whether or not to stay its public screening.

Umpire, umpire, on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?

Umpiring is certainly a tough job. But so is that of a cricketer, whose performance is undermined by poor umpiring calls. If it is important for a player to be penalised for impeding an umpire’s functioning, then the same must apply vice versa.

Had Rafale been inducted on time, Balakot result would have been even more in our favour: Air Chief Dhanoa

Air Chief Marshal (ACM) B.S. Dhanoa said on Monday said air power is most sensitive to technological change.

Sensex ends 139 points higher; TCS rallies nearly 5%

Equity benchmark Sensex added another 139 points on Monday, marking third straight session of gains, as encouraging start of the earnings season by IT major TCS boosted investors’ sentiment.

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