Afternoon News Headlines (April 5, 2017)

* Odisha Govt plans to waive off loans of farmers, informs Agriculture Minister Pradeep Maharathy.

* Finance Minister Arun Jaitley moves GST bills for consideration in Rajya Sabha.

* CRPF officer Chetan Cheeta who was injured during encounter in J&K to be discharged today.

* WhatsApp privacy policy case referred to a five-judge constitution bench by Supreme Court.

* Jammu & Kashmir: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch, fourth violation in 48 hours.

* Dalai Lama’s visit seriously damaged ties with India: China.

* At least 6 killed, 18 injured in suicide bombing in Pakistan’s Lahore; Taliban claims attack.

* Donald Trump blames Barack Obama for Syria ‘chemical weapons’ attack.