A look at the headlines right now:

  1. Narendra Modi pays homage to Jayalalithaa’s mortal remains at Rajaji Hall: Politicians across parties paid tribute to the AIADMK leader.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Pakistani national apprehended by Indian Army in Poonch sector: The intruder was shot at by the security personnel and suffered minor injuries.
  9. 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.
  10. Jimmy Kimmel to host the 89th Academy Awards in February 2017: The late-night talk show host has emceed the Emmy Awards twice.