HIGHLIGHTS AT 12 PM

These are the top stories at 12 pm:

NATION

DEL6 GOVT-LD SPG-MANMOHAN

Govt withdraws Manmohan Singh's SPG cover

New Delhi: The Special Protection Group (SPG) protection given to former prime minister Manmohan Singh has been withdrawn following a review by multiple security agencies but he will continue to get Z plus security, officials said on Monday.

LGD5 SC-CHIDAMBARAM

Chidambaram's counsel moves SC for listing of plea challenging trial court's remand order

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday moved the Supreme Court, saying his plea challenging the trial court's order remanding him to CBI custody in the INX medica case has not been listed for hearing today despite the apex court's direction on August 23.

 

DEL7 EC-JDU- SYMBOL

JD(U) can't use its 'arrow' poll symbol to contest elections in Jharkhand, Maharashtra: EC

New Delhi: The Election Commission has barred the JD(U) from using its poll symbol 'arrow' to contest elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra owing to its similarity with the 'bow and arrow' symbol used by the JMM and Shiv Sena in the two states.

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CCD owner's forensic report corroborates suicide theory: Police

Bengaluru: The forensic report on the death of Cafe Coffee Day owner V G Siddhartha corroborates the suicide theory, Mangaluru Police Commissioner P S Harsha said on Monday.

BUSINESS

DEL3 BIZ-RUPEE-OPEN

Rupee slips 42 paise to 72.08 vs USD in early trade

Mumbai: The rupee on Monday declined by 42 paise to 72.08 against the US currency in early trade, due to strong dollar demand from banks and importers amid unabated foreign fund outflows.

SPORTS

SPF15 SPO-SINDHU

This is my answer to those who questioned me: Sindhu

Basel (Switzerland): P V Sindhu says she felt "angry and sad" after being criticised for not finishing on top in the last two World Championship finals and the gold medal in the just-concluded edition is her answer to all the critics who questioned her.

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Lahiri regains PGA Tour card with Tied 5th finish at Albertson Boise Open

Boise (USA): Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri reclaimed his PGA Tour card after finishing tied 5th with a bogey-free five-under 66 in the final round of the Albertson Boise Open here.

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There will be opinions but we do keep best interests of team in mind: Kohli

North Sound (Antigua): Captain Virat Kohli is well aware that India's playing XIs in Test matches are a subject of intense debate but insists that all decisions are taken keeping in mind the "best interests of the team".