A look at the headlines right now:

  1. A woman’s consent is the most important aspect, Supreme Court says after hearing Hadiya case: In its argument, the Centre said parental authority can be invoked in cases where someone is believed to have been manipulated or indoctrinated.
  2. Supreme Court questions West Bengal government’s authority to challenge Aadhaar law: The apex court will also take up multiple petitions against Aadhaar linking.
  3. India sends first wheat shipment to Afghanistan through Chabahar Port in Iran: Six more loads will be sent over the next few months.
  4. Narendra Modi is attacking an imagined ghost, P Chidambaram says in defence of his comment on Kashmir: The prime minister had said the Congress leader’s comments on the state were an insult to soldiers.
  5. India edge New Zealand out in a thriller in Kanpur for seventh consecutive ODI series win: Required to defend 15 runs in the final over, Bumrah (3/47 in 10 overs) delivered yet again for Kohli.
  6. Over 3 million risk starvation in conflict-hit Kasai province of DR Congo, says UN official: The World Food Programme has only 1% of the funds it needs to help people in Kasai, said World Food Programme chief David Beasley.
  7. Car in Uttar Pradesh minister’s convoy allegedly flees after running over an 8-year-old boy in Gonda: Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed he was unaware of the hit and run.
  8. Nine newborns die at Ahmedabad civil hospital in 24 hours, Gujarat sets up investigation panel: Chief Minister Vijay Rupani met senior health officials on Sunday to review the situation.
  9. Chhattisgarh minister Rajesh Munat claims ‘political conspiracy’ behind alleged sex CD: He has also filed cases against state Congress President Bhupesh Baghel and journalist Vinod Verma for maligning his image.
  10. BJP releases election manifesto for Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley released the party’s vision document in Shimla.