Morning News Headlines (April 7, 2017)

* Congress leader Pradeep Majhi resigns as PCC vice president on moral grounds after party’s poor performance in Panchayat Polls.

* Odisha Culture Department to organise special events from April 8 to 14 to mark Odia New Year.

* Bhadrak Religious Outrage: Section 144 still in force; Peace committee meeting to be held at 2.30 pm today.

* Jammu & Kashmir: 3 jawans trapped in avalanches succumb to injuries in Ladakh’s Batalik sector; Two rescued safely.

* IT raid at residence of Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijaya Baskar at Greenways road in Chennai.

* Legendary Comic Don Rickles dies at 90.

* Donald Trump launches military strike against Syria in response to chemical weapon attack.

* IPL 2017: Super Smith seals memorable win for Rising Pune Supergiant against Mumbai Indians.