Afternoon News Headlines (April 6, 2017)

* RBI announces bi-monthly monetary policy in Mumbai. RBI increases reverse repo rate to 6%; keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.25%. RBI projects inflation at 4.5% for first half of 2017-18 and 5% for second half.

* ShivSena MPs gherao Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju in Lok Sabha over flying ban on Ravindra Gaikwad.

* CBI registers FIR against Former Haryana CM BS Hooda in land allotment case.

* Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for 2nd consecutive day due to landslides in Ramban district of J&K.

* India among top 4 countries in death caused by smoking.

* Syria chemical attack unacceptable, crossed many lines, says Donald Trump.

* Pakistan Test captain Misbah Ul Haq announces retirement; to retire after West Indies series.