The big news: Polling concludes for first phase of Gujarat elections, and 9 other top stories
Other headlines: Mumbai local train services were hit due to fog, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress of seeking votes in the name of caste.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Polling concludes for first phase of Gujarat elections: A voter turnout of 60.1% was recorded till 4 pm.
- Suburban rail services hit as fog envelops Mumbai, commuters stage protests: Trains were delayed as visibility was affected because of to weather conditions.
- Narendra Modi accuses Congress of indulging in caste politics and divisive tactics in Gujarat: The prime minister alleged that a youth Congress leader had made derogatory remarks against him.
- 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.
- Senior Patidar leader raises doubts over Hardik Patel’s support for Congress in Gujarat: He said the Congress had not clarified how it would grant reservation under the OBC quota.
- Communist parties take decisive lead in Nepal elections: The ruling Nepali Congress, which has close ties with India, looks set to lose the polls.
- MK Stalin demands Panneerselvam’s resignation for allegedly taking bribe from mining baron: The DMK working president also called for a CBI inquiry into the matter.
- 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.
- Defer all non-essential travel to Pakistan, US tells its citizens in advisory: The US Department of State said terrorists have targeted American diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the past, and evidence suggests they continue to do so.
- 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.