A look at the headlines right now.

  1. 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.
  2. ‘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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.