The big news: I-T department tracking large deposits after demonetisation, and 9 other top stories
A Punjab law ending a deal to share water using the Sutlej-Yamuna canal was cancelled, and Parrikar said the scrapping of the notes had many politicians worried
A look at the headlines right now:
- I-T department conducts raids in Delhi, Mumbai after demonetisation of currency notes: The Supreme Court may hear a plea on November 15 challenging the decision to discontinue Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.
- Supreme Court cancels Punjab law that ended 6-state deal to share water using Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal: State Opposition leader Amarinder Singh and all Congress MLAs announced that they will resign in protest against the verdict.
- India should not bind itself to a ‘no-first-use nuclear policy’, says Manohar Parrikar: While the Defence Ministry said it was not the ‘official position’, the minister said the Centre’s demonetisation move had several politicians worried.
- Donald Trump’s win is the beginning of ‘dark times’ in USA, say Islamic State, al Qaeda supporters: A number of jihadist groups praised the presidential election result and said it indicated the ‘imminent demise’ of the country.
- NGT declares environmental emergency in Delhi, neighbouring states because of air pollution: The Supreme Court criticised the government for not having a plan ready to help tackle deteriorating air quality.
- Tata Sons accuses Cyrus Mistry of betraying company’s trust in nine-page letter: The ousted chairman’s office, however, said the statement contained ‘unsubstantiated claims and half truths’.
- Centre approves changes to anti-corruption law that will protect government staff from probe: The amendment Bill proposes making it mandatory for agencies like the CBI to get the government’s consent before investigating public servants.
- Thousands protest in US against Donald Trump’s win, shooting outside Seattle rally leaves five injured: The local police said two people are in serious condition, and that the incident was not related to the demonstration.
- Trade, technology and bullet trains on PM Narendra Modi’s agenda during Japan visit: The two countries are expected to sign a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that will enable United States-based atomic firms to set up plants in India.
- No alliance before UP elections for Samajwadi Party, says Mulayam Singh Yadav: He accused the Centre of ‘spreading anarchy’ by demonetising Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes and urged it to withdraw the ban temporarily.