Afternoon News Headlines (December 14, 2017)

Insight Bureau: 

— Odisha police detains four foreigners for operating drone over Puri Jagannath temple in Puri.

— 8 Maoists killed in encounter in Bhadradri Kothagudem district near Malkangiri border.

— Child Line rescues four-month old boy allegedly sold by mother at Salia Sahi.

— Supreme Court approves scheme of Central Govt for setting up of 12 special courts to hear cases pending against tainted MPs, MLAs.

— Gujarat Polls: PM Modi casts his vote in Sabarmati. 39% voting till 12 pm in second phase of Gujarat Elections 2017.

— ‘Two leaves’ symbol bribery case: TTV Dhinakaran charged under section 120 B (Criminal Conspiracy) and 201 IPC.

— Stubble burning matter adjourned till tomorrow.

— NGT issues clarification on Amarnath matter, says its not declared silent zone.

— At least 13 killed by Somalia’s Shabaab in police bombing.