Vanita nominated to US Justice Department

Washington: US President Joe Biden has said he has nominated “eminently qualified and highly respected” Indian-origin lawyer Vanita Gupta (46) to the Justice Department. If confirmed, Gupta will be the first woman of colour to serve as Associate Attorney General. — PTI

Issue Chardham yatra norms: U’khand HC

Nainital: The Uttarakhand HC has asked the state government to publish the standard operating procedures for the Chardham yatra in view of the Covid-19 cases, observing it cannot be allowed to turn into another Kumbh. The yatra is slated to start from May 14. — PTI