A look at the headlines right now:
- In Madhya Pradesh, Modi accuses Congress of trying to glorify ‘one family’ by belittling other leaders: The prime minister claimed the Congress was spreading ‘lies, confusion and pessimism’, and was cut off from the ground reality.
- Maharashtra enforces plastic ban from Saturday, first-time offenders will be fined Rs 5,000: Those who are unable or unwilling to pay the fine will have to face court proceedings.
- Donald Trump makes a U-turn, claims North Korea still poses an ‘extraordinary threat’: The United States president renewed the sanctions against Pyongyang for a year.
- 25 Air India flights delayed because of software malfunction: Services resumed around 5 pm.
- India summons Pakistan envoy, protests against high commissioner being denied entry to gurudwara: The Ministry of External Affairs said Ajay Bisaria was denied permission despite approval from Pakistan’s Foreign Affairs Ministry.
- Bank of Maharashtra chief’s arrest unwarranted, says bankers’ body: The Indian Banks’ Association sought government’s help to form a committee that will give clearance to initiate criminal proceedings against senior executives.
- Meghalaya Congress MLA resigns from Assembly, party loses single-largest tag: Martin M Danggo will now join the ruling National People’s Party.
- CBI to probe murders of two journalists, says CM Biplab Kumar Deb: The chief minister said the state cabinet had sent separate proposals to the Centre to investigate the two cases.
- Netflix sacks communications chief for using racial slur: The video-streaming firm’s Chief Executive Officer Reed Hastings apologised for not acting sooner.
- Vatican replaces Kerala cardinal as head of archdiocese amid allegations about illegal land sale: Cardinal George Alencherry has been accused of approving the sale of land owned by the Ernakulam archdiocese below market value.
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