Top headlines: India’s NSG membership not about arms, US tells Pakistan, and 9 other big reads
Around a dozen African nationals were attacked in Delhi, and actors Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher took on each other over the Kashmiri Pandit issue.
A look at the biggest stories right now:
- US says India's membership in NSG is not about an arms race, but about peaceful use of nuclear energy: Its remarks came after Pakistan opposed India's membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
- More than a dozen African nationals reportedly attacked in South Delhi: Local police filed an FIR on Friday, after seven people were hospitalised following the attacks.
- Actors Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher set Twitter abuzz with spat: Shah allegedly said, “A person who has never lived in Kashmir has started a fight for Kashmiri Pandits. Suddenly, he became a displaced person”, referring to Kher.
- Chabahar port agreement not complete, China and Pakistan welcome to join, says Iranian envoy: He said the two countries were approached for their cooperation earlier, but they did not show any interest in the project then.
- EC cancels election in two Tamil Nadu constituencies: The Election Commission had originally postponed polls because of money being distributed for votes, but has now rescinded them entirely because of an “unconducive environment”.
- Reports say Hizbul Mujahideen commander has surrendered in Kashmir: If confirmed, this will come as a huge blow to militants in the area, though Indian security forces are currently denying the rumours.
- Congress nominates P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, Jairam Ramesh to Rajya Sabha: The former finance minister was nominated from Maharashtra, while Ramesh and Sibal were named from Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka.
- V Narayanaswamy announced as next chief minister of Puducherry: The announcement comes more than a week after election results were out.
- Dombivli chemical factory blast death toll is now 12: The NDRF said there was no risk of toxic gases spreading in the area, and the factory owners have been charged with culpable homicide.
- Girls score more than boys in CBSE class X results: Girls got an overall pass percentage of 96.36%, while the boys' average pass percentage was 96.11%.