A look at the headlines right now:
- Thirteen militants, three Army jawans, four civilians killed in separate encounters in Kashmir: The police suspect the toll will rise as they are still searching the sites.
- HRD ministry suspends CBSE official for lax supervision at centre where Class 12 paper was leaked: An inquiry has been initiated against KS Rana.
- Public transport suspended, education institutes closed in Punjab on Monday: Dalit organisations have called for a bandh to protest against the court’s decision that public servants cannot be arrested without preliminary inquiry.
- Fifty farmers detained in Gujarat as they protest against proposed coal plant in Bhavnagar district: Ten protestors also suffered injuries as the police fired tear gas shells to control the crowd.
- Russian governor resigns after mall fire killed 64 people: Aman Tuleyev, who has held the post since 1997, said he could not continue with ‘such a heavy burden’.
- Where is ISRO’s latest GSAT? Space agency confirms losing link with communications satellite: The Indian Space Research Organisation confirmed this after almost three days of no updates about its whereabouts.
- Diesel prices touch all-time high, petrol rates highest in four years: In Delhi, a litre of diesel cost Rs 73.7 and the same amount of petrol is available for Rs 64.5.
- Pope Francis calls for peace in Syria, Middle East, Korean peninsula: In his Easter address, the Roman Catholic leader mentioned about the violence on Israel-Gaza border after reports said several Palestinians were killed.
- BJP team visits Asansol despite prohibitory orders after Ram Navami clashes: The delegation, formed by party chief Amit Shah, is expected to assess the situation and submit a report.
- E-Way bill regulating movement of goods across the country comes into effect: Karnataka is the only state that implemented the system for the movement of goods within the state.
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