A look at the headlines right now:
- Congress wins Gurdaspur bye-poll in Punjab: The party’s candidate Sunil Jakhar said the numbers were a message for the Narendra Modi government.
- India is a strong nation under Narendra Modi, not weak anymore, says Rajnath Singh: The home minister said this new strength helped in resolving the standoff with China at Doklam.
- At least 189 killed in car explosions in Mogadishu: The President has declared three days of national mourning.
- Supreme Court refuses to ban Kancha Ilaiah’s new book on the Arya-Vyasa community: The court said that the author’s right fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression must not be curbed.
- Recent reforms will revive jobs, Indian economy on ‘very solid track’, says IMF chief: Meanwhile, Niti Aayog’s Rajiv Kumar said the economy will grow 6.9%-7% this fiscal year.
- Three arrested in Faridabad for assaulting a group suspected of carrying beef: The police arrested them with the help of a video clip of the incident, and after it was found that buffalo meat was what was being transported.
- Jain religious leader arrested for raping 19-year-old girl in Surat: Thousands of people from the community had gathered outside the police station on Saturday alleging that the complaint was a ploy to defame their leader.
- 24 passengers fall ill after eating on Goa-Mumbai Tejas Express: They were taken to a hospital in Ratnagiri district.
- Trump needs another hug from Modi, Rahul Gandhi says as the US president warms up to Pakistan: The US president on Saturday said Washington was beginning to build a better relationship with Pakistan and its leaders.
- RBI refuses to disclose why new banknotes advertise Swachh Bharat mission: The central bank cited a section of the RTI Act that allows for secrecy if some information could pose a threat to national security or foreign relations.
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