CJI Lodha slams Modi govt on Subramanium’s ‘segregation’
Says he’ll quit if Judiciary’s independence is compromised 
New Delhi, July 1
Chief Justice of India RM Lodha today slammed the Narendra Modi government for delinking, without his consent, the Supreme Court collegium’s recommendation for the appointment of senior advocate Gopal Subramanium as a judge of the SC along with three others.
CJI RM Lodha (left) and PM Narendra Modi 

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Rain ends scorching heat spell in region, farmers smile
Chandigarh, July 1
Contrary to the reports that its arrival will be delayed for at least a few days, monsoon has kept its date with the region. 
A waterlogged road after heavy showers in Patiala on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Rajesh Sachar

Non-subsidised LPG cylinder costly by Rs 16.50 
New Delhi, July 1
The price of non-subsidised cooking gas (LPG) was today hiked by Rs 16.50 per cylinder, the first hike in six months. 
An LPG vendor in New Delhi on Tuesday. Tribune photo

Akal Takht Jathedar calls Haryana leaders for talks
Amritsar, July 1
Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has invited Haryana Sikh leaders to discuss the issue of a separate body to manage gurdwaras in Haryana tomorrow. The invitees are the five leaders, who have been spearheading the move.

Iraq control room abuzz with Punjabis’ tale of woes
Chandigarh, July 1
As the phone rings on the fifth floor of the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Devinder Singh, nodal officer in the control room, holds his breath to say: “Sat Sri Akal ji.”

Chinese Prez to meet Modi at BRICS Summit: Ansari
Vice-President says Xi keen to establish good relations with new leadership, may visit India by year-end
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet on the sidelines of the forthcoming BRICS Summit in Brazil later this month which is likely to be followed by President Xi’s visit to India before the year-end. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) greets Vice-President Hamid Ansari at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. AFP 

beijing Diary India, China release encyclopedia of cultural contacts On the sidelines of their bilateral meetings, Vice-President Mohammed Hamid Ansari and Chinese Vice-President Li Yuanchao released a path-breaking Encyclopedia of India-China Cultural Contacts in both English and Chinese in Beijing on June 30.