The big news: EC refutes allegations of EVM tampering in Gujarat poll, and nine other top stories
Other headlines: A UN official called for ‘open channels’ with North Korea, and actor Zaira Wasim claimed that a co-passenger harassed her on a flight.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Gujarat records 68% voter turnout in first phase of election: Congress’ charge that voting machines were tampered using Bluetooth are ‘baseless’, the Election Commission said.
- Top UN official visits North Korea, urges for ‘open channels’ to avoid conflict: There can only be a diplomatic solution to the situation in the Korean peninsula, Political Affairs Under-Secretary General Jeffrey Feltman said.
- Actor Zaira Wasim alleges co-passenger harassed her on flight, Air Vistara says inquiry underway: ‘We will support Zaira in every way required,’ the airline tweeted.
- Four CRPF jawans in Chhattisgarh die after colleague shoots at them: One jawan was also injured in the shooting.
- India heading towards civil war, riots have entered home, says Kanhaiya Kumar: Violence has been ‘normalised’ and basic necessities such as food, clothing and shelter, are being ignored, the student leader said.
- 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.
- 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.
- Gurugram’s Fortis Hospital faces FIR after dengue death, Haryana starts process to cancel land lease: The hospital had violated terms and conditions of its land agreement, Health Minister Anil Vij said.
- 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.
- State Bank of India changes IFSCs of 1,300 branches after merger with associate banks: Customers will be informed of the change in code of their branches, the bank said.