The big news: Saina Nehwal helps India win first badminton mixed team gold, and 9 other top stories
Other headlines: At least 20 children were killed after a school bus fell into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh, and Adityanath summoned the BJP MLA accused of rape.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Fabulous India create history by clinching mixed team gold: Saina Nehwal won her match after Ashwini Ponnappa and Satwiksairaj gave India the perfect start with a win in mixed doubles.
- At least 20 students die after school bus falls into gorge in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district: The National Disaster Response Force was trying to rescue children trapped in the bus, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said.
- Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath summons MLA accused of rape, says those at fault won’t be spared: The state’s police chief said the accused would be arrested and an investigation was under way.
- Ministry of Home Affairs advises states to step up security ahead of nationwide strike on April 10: The strike has been called by various groups opposed to caste-based reservation.
- Narendra Modi has no place for Dalits in his heart, alleges Rahul Gandhi after the Congress’ day-long fast: He said his party would keep on protesting against the Centre’s alleged anti-minority policies.
- SC asks Centre to submit detailed report on number of Rohingya refugees in Delhi, Haryana camps: The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government has four weeks to file the document and specify the basic amenities available to the residents in the three camps.
- ICICI Bank faces risk to its reputation after allegations against CEO Chanda Kochhar, says Fitch Ratings: The global ratings agency said it is doubtful about the strength of corporate governance at the bank.
- West Bengal BJP warns Trinamool Congress against violence during panchayat polls, threatens retaliation: Monday was the last day for candidates to file nominations for next month’s elections.
- China says Hong Kong is free to accept India’s request to arrest Nirav Modi in PNB fraud case, reports PTI: A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry said Hong Kong could arrest the billionaire based on local laws and judicial agreements with New Delhi.
- Amid losses, Deutsche Bank replaces CEO John Cryan with Christian Sewing: In a letter to employees, Sewing said the new leadership team will ‘take tough decisions’ to ensure Germany’s biggest lender makes profits.