Mumbai: Have you missed any news today? Here are the top national, international headlines of the day.
J&K Cong leaders meets Rahul Gandhi: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief Ghulam Ahmed Mir, along with other state leaders, met party president Rahul Gandhi at his residence here on Monday and discussed the upcoming assembly elections. The delegation discussed the current scenario and reasons behind the Congress' defeat in the state.
Read: J&K Congress leaders meet Rahul, discuss upcoming assembly polls
Nitish on Encephalitis: After almost a month of silence on the issue of encephalitis outbreak, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday called it “extremely unfortunate and serious issue”. Chief Minister gave the statement while addressing the state assembly after opposition created ruckus and raised questions involving the state government’s preparedness to deal with the crisis at the government hospital.
Read: Extremely unfortunate: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar breaks silence over encephalitis deaths
Oral hearing of Mallya's appeal against extradition: The fate-deciding hearing for fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya is due on Tuesday in the appeals court of the England and Wales high court. The oral hearing of Vijay Mallya's application to appeal against his extradition to India is the last resort for the businessman.
Read: Vijay Mallya's last resort appeal against extradition comes up in UK court tomorrow
Jaitley on GST: As the implementation of one of the biggest tax reforms of recent history Goods and Service Tax (GST), completed two years on Monday, former Union Minister Arun Jaitley called it both consumer and assessee friendly in his review report.
Jaitely explained how the transformation has proved "one of the smoothest" tax reforms. Jaitley also said that it was "politically safe", which was proved by the party's performance in Gujarat, a state that witnessed widespread protests over the GST.
Read: Chappal and Mercedes can’t be taxed at same rate: Jaitley on GST
DMK's nominees for Rajya Sabha poll: The DMK on Monday named two party nominees for the Rajya Sabha election, effectively quashing speculations of former prime minister Manmohan Singh being fielded from Tamil Nadu with its support.
Read | DMK announces nominees for Rajya Sabha poll in Tamil Nadu
BJP's Priyanka Sharma on Supreme Court verdict: West Bengal youth BJP worker Priyanka Sharma, who was jailed for sharing a meme on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Monday said she is happy that the state government is being held accountable.
Read | Happy that WB govt being held accountable: BJP's Priyanka Sharma on contempt plea
Mumbai Monsoon: Due to heavy overnight rains in Mumbai, local trains are running later because of water-logging on railway tracks. Several trains have been delayed or cancelled.
Read | Monsoon brings Mumbai to halt: Roads water-logged, trains delayed
Bills in Rajya Sabha: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday presented two bills in Rajya Sabha. The two bills are – one for the extension of President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir – second for Reservation (Amendment) Bill.
Read | Amit Shah tables extension of Prez rule, J&K Reservation bill in RS
Jayalalithaa death: The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Tamil Nadu government's plea seeking more time to file a reply in a case related to the probe into the death of former chief minister and AIADMK leader J Jayalalithaa.
Read | Jayalalithaa death: Apex court allows TN government's plea seeking more time to reply
Jammu and Kashmir accident: At least 35 people have been killed after a bus fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district early on Monday morning. The bus was on its way from Keshwan to Kishtwar when the incident took place, news agency ANI reported.
Read | At least 35 dead, 17 injured after bus falls into gorge in J&K's Kishtwar
Kamala Harris in San Francisco: US Senator and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris joined the large crowd and danced at the San Francisco's Pride parade.
Read | Watch: US Senator Kamala Harris dances at Pride parade in San Francisco
