The big news: Stock exchanges seek clarification from listed Tata companies, and 9 other top stories
A BSF constable died in cross-border firing in Jammu's RS Pura sector, and Airtel will approach the Centre and Trai against a proposed penalty.
A look at the headlines right now:
- BSE, NSE seek reports from Tata firms after Cyrus Mistry letter alleges likely $18-billion writedown: The leading exchanges also inquired whether the companies had not disclosed any details as required under norms for listed businesses.
- BSF constable dies, six civilians injured in cross-border firing in Jammu's RS Pura sector: A majority of the residents of border villages have moved to safer places, while some have taken refuge in bunkers as shelling entered the third day.
- Airtel to approach Centre, Trai against proposed penalty of over Rs 1,000 crore: Trai had recommended a total fine of Rs 3,050 on Vodafone, Idea Cellular and Airtel for not providing interconnection points to Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio.
- Two strong earthquakes strike central Italy hours apart: 'Tens' of people were injured, and there were reports of affected power lines, damage to historic buildings and a landslide on a main road north of Rome.
- Samajwadi Party UP chief Shivpal Yadav vacates government house in Lucknow: Earlier in the day, the party had expelled Minister of State for Forests Tej Narain Pandey alias Pawan Pandey for six years on charges of indiscipline.
- Chhattisgarh government orders suspension of police officers indicted for arson in 2011 Sukma raids: The government also ordered an inquiry into the October 24 protests carried out by sections of the Bastar police against 'Naxal sympathisers'.
- CBI court acquits BS Yeddyurappa of bribery, corruption in Rs 40-crore mining case: 'Justice is done, I stand vindicated,' the former Karnataka chief minister said on Twitter minutes after the judgment.
- 30 civilians abducted and killed by suspected Islamic State militants in Afghanistan: Investigators said they were executed to avenge the death of one of the IS' commanders, who was recently killed by the police.
- Union Budget advanced by a month to ensure speedier implementation of schemes, says Narendra Modi: The prime minister asked states to align their plans according to the revised dates so that they could take maximum advantage of the move.
- Hillary Clinton's foreign policy can trigger World War 3, says Donald Trump: The Democratic candidate, who is leading in opinion polls, has warned her supporters against complacency and urged them to vote.
