CRPF chief gets addl charge of NIA

New Delhi: The government on Saturday issued an order giving additional charge of the Director General (DG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to CRPF chief Kuldiep Singh after superannuation of incumbent YC Modi on May 31. He will hold the charge till appointment and joining of the successor or until further order. TNS

‘Black day’ against Ramdev on June 1

New Delhi: The Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association of India on Saturday announced a decision to observe June 1 as “Black day” to mark their protest against yoga practitioner Ramdev for his “unscientific and derogatory” statement against allopathy. It has sought an “unconditional apology” from him. TNS

Bail for Kalra in black-marketing case

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Saturday granted bail to businessman Navneet Kalra in the oxygen concentrator black-marketing case, saying he had clean antecedents and would not tamper with evidence. — TNS

2 civilians die in J&K as ultras open fire

Srinagar: Two civilians, Sanjeed Ah Parray (19) and Shan Bhat (35), were killed in firing by militants at Jablipora in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, the police said. — PTI

MeToo: Tamil lyricist ‘returns’ award

Chennai: Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu has announced ‘returning’ the ONV literary prize following protests against the award to a songwriter facing “MeToo” charges. — PTI