A look at the headlines right now:

  1. 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.  
  2. Fourteen arrested for allegedly gangraping and killing minor girl in Jharkhand: Six accused are still missing, said a police officer.  
  3. Civilian, three suspected militants killed in encounter: Two CRPF jawans and a policeman were injured too.  
  4. 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.  
  5. 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’.
  6. 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.  
  7. 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.  
  8. 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.  
  9. 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.  
  10. Himachal Pradesh CM admits to lapses in executing demolition drive in Kasauli, blames police: The state has ordered a magisterial probe into the incident.