The big news: Karnataka may have two deputy CMs, and nine other top stories
Other headlines: The Centre sent a team to Kerala after three people died of an unknown virus, and PM Modi will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin today.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Karnataka may have two deputy chief ministers, say reports: Chief Minister-designate HD Kumaraswamy invited Rajinikanth to check depleting Karnataka reservoirs.
- Centre to help Kerala after three people die of suspected nipah virus: State Health Minister KK Shailaja, however, said the cause of the deaths was yet be ascertained.
- Narendra Modi to meet Vladimir Putin in Russia today, is confident talks will strengthen partnership: The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral matters in the first informal summit between the countries.
- Union government seeks views on changing rules to allocate civil services, say reports: It wants to know if services can be allocated after the completion of the foundation course, and if their performance in the course be can made a parameter.
- Man arrested in Delhi for allegedly killing 16-year-old domestic worker who asked for her salary: The accused, identified as Manjeet Karketa, had lured the victim and other girls from Jharkhand with the promise of employment.
- Petrol price breaches Rs 84 per litre in Mumbai, government says solution soon: The price of petrol was increased 33 paise since Saturday in Delhi, the highest rise since daily revisions were introduced.
- Six jawans killed, one injured in suspected Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada: The attackers blew up the vehicle that the personnel were in with an improvised explosive device, police said.
- At least five people die in heavy rain and thunderstorm in Jharkhand: A number of trees in and around the capital city of Ranchi were uprooted.
- Russian arrested for public indecency on flight from Istanbul: The Delhi Police arrested Krishna Ridzhal after the woman dialled the Delhi Police helpline immediately after the plane landed early on Sunday.
- Nicolas Maduro wins second term as president, Opposition alleges electoral fraud: The United States and Chile said they would not recognise the elections as it did not meet the ‘minimum standards for a true democracy’.
