A look at the headlines right now:

  1. Missing names, malfunctioning EVMs mar second phase of voting in Uttar Pradesh civic elections: Polling in 25 districts saw a voter turnout of 52%.
  2. Narendra Modi pays tribute to victims of 26/11 attacks in Mann Ki Baat: Union minister Arun Jaitley criticised Pakistan for releasing militant leader Hafiz Saeed two days ago, while Mumbai increased security ahead of memorial meetings.
  3. Everyone must follow the religion of the Constitution, says Chief Justice Dipak Misra: Speaking on Constitution Day, he refuted the law minister’s claim that the judiciary was invading into the legislature and executive’s domain.
  4. Filmmakers across India stop shoots for 15 minutes in protest against ‘Padmavati’ agitations: The Indian Films and TV Directors’ Association and 19 other organisations took part in the campaign to protect the right to freedom of expression.
  5. Six dead, over 200 injured as anti-blasphemy protestors clash with police in Islamabad: After the deaths, top civil and military officials decided against the use of force to disperse the agitators.
  6. Narendra Modi promised ‘Achhe Din’, but now people say ‘bure din wapas lao’, says Shashi Tharoor: The Congress leader targeted the government over growing intolerance as well as policy decisions such as demonetisation and the GST.
  7. Reforms in place, it is now time to consolidate them, says Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar: He added that the government should focus on bringing about changes in public education and healthcare.
  8. Former Navy chief L Ramdas seeks probe into Judge Loya’s death, writes to Chief Justice Dipak Misra: The silence of two judges who are believed to have persuaded Loya to travel to Nagpur, where he died, is ‘disturbing’, Ramdas wrote.
  9. Dozens of flights delayed or cancelled in Bali as Mount Agung spews ash and smoke: At least 2,000 passengers, mostly tourists from Australia, are stranded at the Bali airport.
  10. Two fishermen injured after Coast Guard ship collides with their boat near Rameswaram: The boat sank after the collision, and they were rescued by other fishermen.