A look at the headlines right now:

  1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces Rs 500 crore in relief for Kerala floods: The situation is critical in Chengannur and Chalakkudy towns. At least 324 people have died since May 29.
  2. Six people killed in rain-related incidents in Karnataka’s Kodagu, rescue operations continue: Over 1,000 personnel from defence and disaster relief forces are carrying out rescue operations in the district, the state government said.
  3. Imran Khan takes oath as Pakistan’s new prime minister: Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu attended the swearing-in ceremony.
  4. GDP growth during UPA years was faster than previous estimates suggested, shows new data: The growth exceeded 10% twice during the rule of the Congress-led government in terms of market prices, the data showed.
  5. Eleven people arrested in Assam for lynching a man and injuring three: The four men were accused of stealing cows.
  6. Oman to fly relief supplies, UAE sets up emergency committee for assistance: A Kerala MLA, meanwhile, broke down on live TV as he pleaded the government for helicopters.
  7. Professor assaulted in Bihar’s Motihari for Facebook comment critical of Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The police have reportedly booked 12 people, including the local bureau chief of a Hindi daily.
  8. Indian man in US convicted of sexually assaulting sleeping woman on flight: The sentence will be announced on December 12.
  9. Insurance regulator orders firms to include mental health in medical policies: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority asked companies to adhere to the provisions of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017.
  10. Atal Bihari Vajpayee cremated with state honours at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in Delhi: BJP President Amit Shah, chief ministers such as Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Vijay Rupani, Devendra Fadnavis and Adityanath joined the funeral procession.