dna Morning Must Reads: Gulberg society massacre verdict today; UCLA murder-suicide; Wild card for Mary Kom; and more

1. Gulberg Society massacre: Special SIT court likely to pronounce verdict today; security stepped up

The court is likely to give its verdict in the post-Godhra riots case, in which 69 persons including former Congress MP were killed. Read more here

2. Congress pitches UP role for Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra; Rahul to take over party reins

Even as Congress is officially tight-lipped, senior leaders on Wednesday asked the high command to nominate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as chief campaigner for the forthcoming UP elections and accentuate the process of anointing Rahul Gandhi as president of the party. Read more here

3. Los Angeles: Murder-suicide kills two at UCLA, shuts down campus

A murder-suicide killed two people at the University of California, Los Angeles on Wednesday, shutting down the campus for two hours as officers in camouflage and tactical gear responded to reports of a shooting. Read more here

4. Rio hope for Mary Kom as ad-hoc panel seeks wild card

London Olympics bronze medallist is still in with a chance to participate in this year's Olympics; Vijender may also go after AIBA nod for pro boxers. Read more here

5. Wanted: Two heroines for the Sanjay Dutt biopic

Rajkumar Hirani is looking at casting two leading ladies opposite Ranbir Kapoor to essay the roles of Richa Sharma and Manaayata Dutt. Read more here