Top news of the day: Justice D.Y. Chandrachud named 50th Chief Justice of India; Russia adds Meta to list of ‘terrorist and extremist’ organisations, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more. 

Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit nominates Justice D.Y. Chandrachud as his successor

Chief Justice Lalit’s recommendation to the government would start the process for appointment of Justice Chandrachud as the 50th Chief Justice of India. If the government approval comes through, Justice Chandrachud would be the first second-generation Chief Justice of India. His father, Justice Y.V. Chandrachud, was the 16th Chief Justice of India and one of the longest serving ones.

Russia adds Meta to list of ‘terrorist and extremist’ organisations

Russia in late March banned Facebook and Instagram for “carrying out extremist activities” after authorities accused Meta of tolerating “Russophobia” during Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine. A Moscow court in June rejected an appeal by Meta after it was found guilty of “extremist activity” in Russia in March. 

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav cremated in Saifai

The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister passed away aged 82 at a private hospital in Gurugram on Monday. His mortal remains were brought to Saifai Monday evening and kept at his ‘kothi’ where thousands descended to pay their last respects to “Netaji”, as Yadav was fondly called.

Election Commission allots ‘two swords, shield’ symbol to Shinde faction of Shiv Sena