The big news: Sabarimala women’s entry case referred to Constitution bench, and 9 other top stories
Other headlines: Rajesh and Nupur Talwar are likely to walk out of jail today, and the Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh will be held on November 9.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Five-judge Constitution bench will decide on ban on women’s entry into Kerala’s Sabarimala temple: The Supreme Court referred the matter to the new bench, which will have to rule on whether women should be allowed inside the inner sanctum of the temple.
- After acquittal in Aarushi-Hemraj murder case, Talwars likely to walk out of Dasna jail today: Prison authorities are waiting for a copy of the court order.
- Himachal Pradesh Assembly election to be held on November 9, Gujarat dates not yet announced: Counting for both the states’ polls will be held on December 18.
- Actor Rose McGowan’s suspension from Twitter prompts #WomenBoycottTwitter: Supporters of the movement will stay off the social media site for a day, in protest against its move to block the actor who spoke up against Harvey Weinstein.
- Donald Trump signs order to weaken Obamacare: The US president’s new order makes it easier for citizens to buy basic health insurance plans, but they have fewer benefits for consumers.
- UAE ends North Korea’s diplomatic mission, will stop issuing new visas to its citizens: There are thousands of North Korean workers in the US-allied Gulf region, mainly working on construction sites.
- India worse than Bangladesh, Nepal in tackling hunger, situation serious, says report: India, which was placed at 97th position in 2016, has now been ranked 100th out of 119 countries on the Global Hunger Index this year.
- SC threatens to imprison those who try to obstruct the auction of Sahara’s Aamby Valley: The court’s comments came after Sebi said that the Sahara Group had raised the issue of law and order on the property with the Pune Police.
- Retail inflation remained steady at 3.28% in September: The rise in food prices has slowed down, according to data released by the Central Statistics Office.
- Gurmehar Kaur features in Time magazine’s list of Next Generation Leaders for 2017: She had protested against the ABVP for triggering violence at Ramjas College in Delhi earlier this year.