Indian lawyer elected to UN’s top body

United Nations: A young Indian lawyer has won a hotly-contested election in the UN General Assembly for membership to the world body's top body of legal experts. Aniruddha Rajput, 33, is among the 34 individuals elected as members of the International Law Commission, tasked with the progressive development of international law and its codification. Rajput is India's first-time candidate to the Commission. A Supreme Court lawyer, he is an alumnus of the London School of Economics. PTI

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Sawant booked for attire with PM pictures

Jaipur: Wearing an attire with pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed Bollywood actress Rakhi Sawant in trouble. An FIR has been lodged against Sawant for "indulging in obscenity and defaming the PM". Local advocate Pradeep Tiwari alleged that Sawant, who wore the dress during her US trip in August, insulted the PM by wearing the dress. TNS

Goa to host world’s best travel bloggers

Panaji: Goa is set to host 15 of the world's best travel bloggers between November 12-22 to showcase its rich cultural diversity, history, food, adventure and luxury experience. They include Brian Baldrati from Brazil, Nicola Easterby from Australia, Brendan Van Son and Scott Rankin from Canada, Claudia Ayuso, Maria Cadepe and Melo from Spain, Kirsten Alana and Erin Marie from the US, Sofiya Benzakour from Morocco, Bouchra Benhalima from Dubai, Nienke from Netherlands, Emilie Franzo and Megane from France and Alex Tienda from Mexico. PTI