The big news: Narendra Modi, other ministers pay homage to Jayalalithaa, and nine other top stories
In other headlines: Five foreign missions wrote letters to the Centre slamming demonetisation, and an NGO challenged the appointment of CBI's interim chairman.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Narendra Modi pays homage to Jayalalithaa’s mortal remains at Rajaji Hall: Politicians across parties paid tribute to the AIADMK leader.
- Diplomatic missions of Russia, Ukraine and 3 other countries write to Centre slamming cash scarcity: Officials said Indian diplomats in their nations may face similar restrictions if the curbs continue.
- NGO challenges appointment of Rakesh Asthana as interim CBI chief in Supreme Court: In its petition, Common Cause has accused the Centre of taking ‘mala fide, arbitrary and illegal’ steps to give the post to the Gujarat-cadre IPS officer.
- Students of Classes 9 and 10 in Assam to receive free textbooks: The move is part of the government’s efforts to increase enrolments at state-run institutes and bring down the dropout rate.
- Sushma Swaraj helps bring home Indian who walked 1,000 km to attend court proceedings in Dubai: The external affairs minister has been commended for responding to messages on Twitter despite undoing treatment for kidney failure at Delhi’s AIIMS.
- Despite Jio’s entry, Bharti Airtel’s market share rises in country’s top five circles: Data issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India indicated that the operator gained in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh and Mumbai.
- 61 MPs seek impeachment of Telangana High Court judge for atrocities against a Dalit officer: Sitaram Yechury, D Raja, Digvijay Singh, Naresh Agarwal are among those who moved the petition in the Upper House.
- Pakistani national apprehended by Indian Army in Poonch sector: The intruder was shot at by the security personnel and suffered minor injuries.
- French Prime Minister Manuel Valls resigns to join presidential race: The 54-year-old’s road to secure a Socialist Party ticket was cleared after President Francois Hollande said he would not seek a second term.
- Jimmy Kimmel to host the 89th Academy Awards in February 2017: The late-night talk show host has emceed the Emmy Awards twice.