A look at the headlines right now:

  1. 89 constituencies go to polls in the first phase of Gujarat elections: Incumbent Chief Minister Vijay Rupani is contesting against the Congress’ outgoing MLA Indranil Rajyaguru from Rajkot East.  
  2. UN member countries condemn US decision to declare Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital: Bolivia’s envoy Sacha Sergio Llorenty Solíz demanded that the world body take action against the US.  
  3. At least 15 UN peacekeepers killed in Congo in a militant attack, over 50 injured: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described it as the worst attack in UN history.  
  4. Uber says it has agreed to settle Indian rape victim’s lawsuit: The ride-hailing company had sacked its Asia-Pacific business head Eric Alexander in June 2017 for possessing and sharing the complainant’s medical records. 
  5. Rajasthan police refute accused’s claims about a forced conversion in Rajsamand murder case: The accused had said he developed a grudge against Muslims after a Hindu woman was forced to convert to Islam several years ago.
  6. Two government employees arrested for allegedly offering to kill Assam minister: In text messages sent to several politicians, the duo offered to kill Himanta Biswa Sarma for Rs 5 crore.  
  7. China warns its citizens in Pakistan of several imminent ‘terrorist attacks’: Thousands of Chinese workers have travelled to Pakistan to work on projects under the Belt and Road development plan.  
  8. Digital currency platform hacked, bitcoins worth more than Rs 451 crore stolen: The hackers made away with nearly 4,700 bitcoins, the company’s CEO said.  
  9. Former husband of Norwegian princess accuses Kevin Spacey of groping him in 2007: Ari Behn recalled the incident that took place at a Nobel Peace Prize concert.  
  10. Wildfires engulf forests and homes in California, Donald Trump declares emergency: Nearly 500 structures have been destroyed and 2,600 firefighters are battling the blaze.