DNA Evening Must Reads: SP-Congress alliance confirmed in UP, Jallikattu claims two lives, and more

LIVE UPDATES | UP Elections 2017: Alliance confirmed, SP to contest 298 seats, Congress to fight 105

Riding on the crest of "kaam bolta hai" (work speaks) slogan, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, in his new role as the Samajwadi Party national president, announced a slew of schemes which prioritise development of the state. Follow live updates here.

Tamil Nadu: Jallikattu claims two lives at Pudukottai, 28 injured

Two persons were killed and 28 suffered minor injuries during jallikattu in Pudukottai district on Sunday, while a man died due to dehydration in Madurai during protests demanding a 'permanent solution' for holding the sport, police said. Read more here. 

Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express derails: Death toll climbs to 39

The death toll in the horrific Hirakhand Express climbed to 39 on Sunday; meanwhile, Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu along with Chairman Railway Board AK Mital to monitor the situation at ground zero. Read more here.

IND vs ENG: Stokes powers England to 321/8 after resilient Indian bowling

India's bowlers put up a comparatively better show even as England managed a competitive score of 321 for 8 riding on a late flourish from Ben Stokes in the third and final ODI in Kolkata on Sunday. Read more here. 

Indian IT industry trembles as Trump pledges to protect borders from outsiders 'stealing', 'destroying' jobs

New US President Donald Trump's 'Buy American-hire American' rallying cry has put the $150- billion Indian IT industry on edge, which is in wait-and-watch mode to see how the new administration evolves policies around outsourcing and movement of skilled workers. Read more here.