The big news: JD(S) is working to save Congress, alleges Narendra Modi, and nine other top stories
Other headlines: Fourteen men were arrested for allegedly raping and killing a minor in Jharkhand, and three militants were killed in an encounter in Srinagar.
A look at the headlines right now:
- There is a tacit alliance between Congress and JD(S), says Modi: The prime minister said the Congress has been fooling the poor since the time of Indira Gandhi to win elections.
- Fourteen arrested for allegedly gangraping and killing minor girl in Jharkhand: Six accused are still missing, said a police officer.
- Civilian, three suspected militants killed in encounter: Two CRPF jawans and a policeman were injured too.
- Kansas man gets life in prison for killing Indian engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla: Adam Purinton had reportedly yelled ‘get out of my country’ before fatally shooting the 32-year-old at a bar.
- Supreme Court and Centre trade jibes over collegium’s recommendations: Attorney General of India KK Venugopal asked the top court to recommend more than the ‘handful of names’.
- Walmart set to acquire major stake in Flipkart soon: There is speculation that Alphabet, Google’s parent company, may also pick up a stake in the Bengaluru-based firm.
- BJP Jammu and Kashmir unit releases video criticising state police’s investigation into Kathua case: In the clip, advocate Monika Arora backed the demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry.
- Manish Sisodia orders inquiry into reports of conversion of tomb to temple: The deputy CM said the incident should be handled with zero tolerance as it not only violates heritage related laws but also attempts to disturb peace.
- Panchayats in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain have to give notice to police about Dalit weddings: Mahidpur Sub-divisional Magistrate Jagdish Gome issued a circular citing a clash between Dalits and upper-caste members.
- Himachal Pradesh CM admits to lapses in executing demolition drive in Kasauli, blames police: The state has ordered a magisterial probe into the incident.