MID-DAY News Headlines:-

* Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses concern over repeated disruptions in Parliament; Says democracy cannot function at the whims and fancies of anyone.

* Both houses of Parliament continue to face disruptions over National Herald issue.

* Supreme Court upholds validity of Haryana law fixing minimum educational qualification for candidates contesting Panchayat polls.

* In Tamil Nadu, respite from rain in most parts of the state; Relief measures in full swing.

* Bombay High Court acquits Salman Khan of all charges in hit and run case.

* The United Nations calls upon China to halt torture of human rights activists by government.

* Sensex trades in green in afternoon session.