Terming it “pathetic”, the Supreme Court pulled up the Haryana government and its urban development body on Thursday for the uprooting of 40 fully-grown trees to build an accessible road to a newly-constructed BJP office in Karnal.

India on Wednesday said China’s “arbitrary actions” like the one against a woman traveller from Arunachal Pradesh at Shanghai airport could create hurdles in building mutual trust and understanding between the two countries.

Two National Guard soldiers were critically wounded in a shooting near the White House. President Trump issued a statement condemning the “animal” responsible and vowing a steep price, while also praising the military. The suspect is in custody, and authorities are responding to the scene.