The big news: Shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of hearing on Article 35A, and 9 other top stories
Other headlines: Nitin Gadkari said quota will not guarantee jobs, and six officials of Bihar’s child protection unit were suspended for Muzaffarpur rapes.
A look at the headlines right now.
- Jammu and Kashmir separatist groups observe shutdown against petitions challenging Article 35A in SC: The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended while train services too were halted across the Valley.
- ‘Where are the jobs?’ asks Nitin Gadkari on reservation for Maratha community: The Union minister said reservation will not guarantee employment as jobs are shrinking.
- Bihar government suspends six officials of state child protection unit over allegations of rapes at Muzaffarpur shelter: Action has been taken against the assistant directors of Muzaffarpur, Munger, Araria, Madhubani, Bhagalpur and Bhojpur districts for dereliction of duty.
- Efforts are on to delete names of declared foreigners from final list, says NRC coordinator: Prateek Hajela said declared foreigners and doubtful voters may have enrolled by changing their names and addresses.
- Incentives for digital payments via RuPay, Bhim app to be rolled out on pilot basis, says Piyush Goyal: The GST Council has decided to set up a Group of Ministers to address problems faced by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises sector.
- Mehul Choksi got ‘clear report’ because there was no criminal antecedents, say police: The Mumbai Police said they have ordered an inquiry into the clear police verification report issued to the fugitive businessman.
- Karunanidhi will be discharged from hospital within two-three days, says DMK leader: Principal Secretary Duraimurugan said the party chief has overcome the critical period.
- Kohli is the 7th Indian to become world No 1 Test batsman: Virat Kohli is the first Indian since Tendulkar in 2011 to become the world No 1 Test batsman.
- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro escapes unharmed after drone strike at military event: He blamed Colombia and right-wing factions for the ‘attempt to assassinate’ him.
- Man allegedly stabs former classmate to death in Thane, arrested: Akash Pawar had been earlier accused of stalking the woman, and was warned by the police to stay away from her.
