The big news: First phase of Gujarat elections records 68% turnout, and nine other top stories
Other headlines: A Chinese company took the reins of the Hambantota Port in Sri Lanka, and a teenager confessed to murdering his mother and sister in Noida.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Polling for the first phase of Gujarat elections concludes, 68% voter turnout recorded: Narendra Modi accused the Congress of indulging in caste politics and divisive tactics in the state.
- Sri Lanka hands over Hambantota Port to Chinese company on a 99-year lease: The total deal is worth $1.1 billion and will help Colombo repay the money it owes Beijing.
- Teenager has confessed to killing mother and sister in Noida, say police: The 15-year-old from Noida was arrested from the Dashashwmedh Ghat at Varanasi on Friday.
- Four CRPF jawans in Chhattisgarh die after colleague shoots at them: One jawan was also injured in the shooting.
- Iraqi Prime Minister declares an end to the country’s war against Islamic State: The terrorist group had been evicted from the country after a military campaign in the desert area bordering Syria, Haider al-Abadi announced.
- Cancelling the licence of our Shalimar Bagh hospital is harsh and unfair, says Max Healthcare: The company said that the Delhi government’s move would hamper the ability of patients in the National Capital Region to access treatment.
- Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’ helicopter makes forced landing because it was overloaded: The chopper took off after the chief minister’s cook Satish alighted.
- Communist parties on course for victory 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.
- Centre has spent Rs 3,755 crore on publicity campaigns till October 2017, says report: The expenditure is more than the budget of some of the government’s key ministries and flagship programmes.