dna Must Reads: From Gurugram coming to a standstill due to rains to funeral being held for Mahasweta Devi in Kolkata

1. Gurugram: Incessant rain brings life to standstill, section 144 imposed

As thousands of commuters were left stranded on Gurgaon Delhi Expressway and NH-8 due to massive traffic jam, Gurgaon Deputy Commissioner TL Satyaprakash imposed prohibitory orders near Hero Honda Chowk in Gurgaon for easing out the congestion on Friday. Read more here.

2. Delhi HC rejects Vijay Mallya's plea challenging summons

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed liquor baron Vijay Mallya's plea challenging summons issued in cheque-bouncing cases. Mallya had challenged summons by a trial court in cheque-bouncing cases by Delhi airport operator DIAL. Read more here.

3. Prostitution slur: Absconding UP BJP leader Dayashankar Singh arrested from Bihar

Expelled BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh Dayashankar Singh, who was on the run after an FIR was filed against him for making alleged derogatory remarks against BSP President Mayawati, was on Friday arrested from Bihar's Buxar district. Read more here.

4. Rajya Sabha to take up much-awaited GST bill next week

Government on Friday listed the much-awaited GST bill for consideration and passage in Rajya Sabha's agenda for the next week. Read more here.

5. Eminent writer Mahasweta Devi given state funeral in Kolkata

Eminent author and social activist Mahasweta Devi, who breathed her last on Thursday evening, was accorded a state funeral by the West Bengal government on Friday. Read more here.