A look at the headlines right now:
- 89 constituencies go to polls in the first phase of Gujarat elections: Incumbent Chief Minister Vijay Rupani is contesting against the Congress’ outgoing MLA Indranil Rajyaguru from Rajkot East.
- UN member countries condemn US decision to declare Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital: Bolivia’s envoy Sacha Sergio Llorenty Solíz demanded that the world body take action against the US.
- At least 15 UN peacekeepers killed in Congo in a militant attack, over 50 injured: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described it as the worst attack in UN history.
- Uber says it has agreed to settle Indian rape victim’s lawsuit: The ride-hailing company had sacked its Asia-Pacific business head Eric Alexander in June 2017 for possessing and sharing the complainant’s medical records.
- Rajasthan police refute accused’s claims about a forced conversion in Rajsamand murder case: The accused had said he developed a grudge against Muslims after a Hindu woman was forced to convert to Islam several years ago.
- Two government employees arrested for allegedly offering to kill Assam minister: In text messages sent to several politicians, the duo offered to kill Himanta Biswa Sarma for Rs 5 crore.
- China warns its citizens in Pakistan of several imminent ‘terrorist attacks’: Thousands of Chinese workers have travelled to Pakistan to work on projects under the Belt and Road development plan.
- Digital currency platform hacked, bitcoins worth more than Rs 451 crore stolen: The hackers made away with nearly 4,700 bitcoins, the company’s CEO said.
- Former husband of Norwegian princess accuses Kevin Spacey of groping him in 2007: Ari Behn recalled the incident that took place at a Nobel Peace Prize concert.
- Wildfires engulf forests and homes in California, Donald Trump declares emergency: Nearly 500 structures have been destroyed and 2,600 firefighters are battling the blaze.
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