The big news: Narendra Modi warns BJP members not to give media any masala, and 9 other top stories
Other headlines: Police killed 16 Naxalites in Maharastra, and almost 50 people died in a suicide attack in Kabul.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Narendra Modi issues gag order to BJP members: The prime minister said that only designated spokespersons should comment on matters concerning the party.
- Two senior Naxalite leaders among 14 killed in Gadchiroli district: Police said combing operations are still on.
- Forty-eight killed, 112 injured in Kabul suicide bombing: The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack.
- Congress asks CJI Dipak Misra to recuse himself from hearing cases until allegations are cleared: The party accused the BJP of compromising the chief justice’s position as a neutral arbitrator and the head of the judiciary.
- Petrol, diesel prices hit another peak days after reaching 55-month high: On Sunday, petrol cost Rs 74.40 a litre in Delhi, Rs 77.10 in Kolkata, Rs 82.25 in Mumbai and Rs 77.19 in Chennai.
- Congress defends decision to field Karnataka CM in two seats: The party ousts Madikeri candidate Chandramouli because of alleged links to Mehul Choksi.
- Three passengers injured, window panel comes off during severe turbulence on Air India flight: An airline official termed it ‘freak high level turbulence’ during which the panel came off and a few overhead oxygen masks fell open.
- Sitaram Yechury reelected CPI(M) general secretary: In January, Yechury offered to resign because the Central Committee had rejected his proposal to ally with the Congress for the 2019 General Elections.
- Narendra Modi to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 27 and 28 in Wuhan: This informal summit will be a new milestone in relations between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi claimed.
- Four killed, four injured in shooting at Nashville restaurant: Police have not found the suspect yet.