The big news: SC to hear right to privacy case against Aadhaar today, and nine other top stories
Other headlines: The foreign secretary blamed media hype and supranationalism for the escalated tension with China, and Mayawati resigned from the Rajya Sabha.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Nine-judge Constitution bench of SC to decide today whether Aadhaar breaches right to privacy: The Supreme Court hearing will focus on whether it is a fundamental right.
- Foreign secretary blames ‘supranationalism and media hype’ for escalated tension with China: S Jaishankar told a parliamentary panel that India was using diplomatic channels to settle the border dispute in Sikkim.
- BSP chief Mayawati resigns from Rajya Sabha: She had threatened to quit the Upper House after not being allowed to speak in Parliament about the atrocities against Dalits in Uttar Pradesh.
- Trump’s claim that India drew billions in foreign aid under Paris deal is incorrect, says Centre: Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said domestic sources funded the country’s actions to fight climate change.
- Tejashwi Yadav meets Nitish Kumar, defends himself against CBI’s corruption charges: This was their first time coming face to face since the bureau levelled the allegations against the deputy chief minister.
- Parliament to take up mob lynchings, farmer suicides today: The Opposition also plans to raise the Sikkim standoff with China, the attack on Amarnath Yatra pilgrims and the effects of GST and demonetisation.
- Zakir Naik’s passport has been revoked: The regional office in Mumbai cancelled the Islamic preacher’s document at the NIA’s recommendation.
- Toll rises to 14 as heavy rain lashes south Gujarat: The Meteorological Centre has predicted heavy rain in the southern part of the state in the next 24 hours.
- Karnataka sets up panel to design a state flag and find a way to make it legal: The Congress government refuted BJP allegations that the decision was politically-motivated in view of the upcoming Assembly polls.
- Jawan killed during ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir’s Nowgam, says India Army: Earlier on Tuesday, the Army said it had retaliated to unprovoked Pakistani firing in Naushera.