A look at the headlines right now:

  1. ATMs were not recalibrated to maintain secrecy of the scheme, says Arun Jaitley on demonetisation: The finance minister said it was natural the scheme would cause inconvenience in the first few days.
  2. Jayalalithaa can go home whenever she feels fit, says Apollo hospital doctor: However, party leaders believe that it is better for the AIADMK chief to stay there a few more days so that her infection does not relapse.
  3. Rumours of salt shortage trigger panic buying in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh: Authorities said such reports were false and assured the public that the essential commodity would not be sold at higher prices.
  4. Mamata Banerjee wants to work with CPI(M) after BJP’s demonetisation call: The West Bengal chief minister said all parties should oppose the Centre for the scheme.
  5. Indian soldier killed during cross-border firing in Jammu and Kashmir’s Keran sector: The jawan has been identified has Harshid Badarya.
  6. England take control of first Test with a lead of 163 on Day 4: India were bowled out for 488 in their first innings.
  7. Taliban attack kills four in largest US airbase in Afghanistan: At least 14 others were wounded in the explosion in Nato’s Bagram Airfield, north of Kabul.
  8. Missing JNU student case transferred to Delhi crime branch: The step was taken in order to get ‘a different perspective’ after the South District police were unable to find make significant headway.
  9. Shouldn’t see short-term impact, citizens must do what is required, says Aamir Khan on demonetisation: The actor said ‘these issues concerning our country are more important’.
  10. Parrikar’s remarks on India’s nuclear policy mars efforts for NSG, UNSC membership, says Opposition: The CPI(M) and Congress accused the defence minister of making irresponsible comments and want the Centre to clarify its position on use of nuclear weapons.