A look at the headlines right now:

  1. Thirteen militants, three Army jawans, four civilians killed in separate encounters in Kashmir: The police suspect the toll will rise as they are still searching the sites.
  2. HRD ministry suspends CBSE official for lax supervision at centre where Class 12 paper was leaked: An inquiry has been initiated against KS Rana.  
  3. Public transport suspended, education institutes closed in Punjab on Monday: Dalit organisations have called for a bandh to protest against the court’s decision that public servants cannot be arrested without preliminary inquiry.  
  4. Fifty farmers detained in Gujarat as they protest against proposed coal plant in Bhavnagar district: Ten protestors also suffered injuries as the police fired tear gas shells to control the crowd.  
  5. Russian governor resigns after mall fire killed 64 people: Aman Tuleyev, who has held the post since 1997, said he could not continue with ‘such a heavy burden’.  
  6. Where is ISRO’s latest GSAT? Space agency confirms losing link with communications satellite: The Indian Space Research Organisation confirmed this after almost three days of no updates about its whereabouts.  
  7. Diesel prices touch all-time high, petrol rates highest in four years: In Delhi, a litre of diesel cost Rs 73.7 and the same amount of petrol is available for Rs 64.5.  
  8. Pope Francis calls for peace in Syria, Middle East, Korean peninsula: In his Easter address, the Roman Catholic leader mentioned about the violence on Israel-Gaza border after reports said several Palestinians were killed.
  9. BJP team visits Asansol despite prohibitory orders after Ram Navami clashes: The delegation, formed by party chief Amit Shah, is expected to assess the situation and submit a report.  
  10. E-Way bill regulating movement of goods across the country comes into effect: Karnataka is the only state that implemented the system for the movement of goods within the state.