A look at the headlines right now:

  1. Thousands evacuated as tsunami hits New Zealand east coast after powerful earthquake: The first quake, which was recorded at 7.5 magnitude, was followed by several aftershocks, some measuring as high as 6.  
  2. Tata Sons has ‘stooped low’ with public statements, says Cyrus Mistry: The conglomerate’s ousted chairperson said he was astonished by the group’s suggestion that stalwarts of India Inc could be swayed.   
  3. Kerala demands relaxation of demonetisation, Mamata Banerjee seeks president’s intervention: The West Bengal chief minister said President Pranab Mukherjee had agreed to meet political party representatives next week.  
  4. Curfew imposed in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha after violence over ‘communal murder’: At least three people were injured in Sunday’s incident.    
  5. RBI tells people to not hoard cash, assures public it has enough money available at banks after demonetisation: The top bank said there was no need for people to be ‘anxious’ and withdraw money repeatedly.  
  6. The forces I have taken on will not let me live, says Narendra Modi on demonetisation: In an emotional speech, the prime minister said the Centre was dedicated to rooting out black money and that it would take action against ‘benami’ transactions.  
  7. At least 52 killed, 105 injured in attack at Sufi shrine in Pakistan’s Balochistan province: The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the explosion at Shah Noorani and said it had conducted last month’s attack on a police academy in Quetta as well.  
  8. India’s Aditi Ashok becomes first Indian golfer to win Ladies European Tour: The 18-year-old was one stroke clear of her competitors Brittany Lincicome from USA and Belen Mozo from Spain.   
  9. Colombian government, rebels agree to revised terms for peace treaty to end 52-year war: The first iteration of the accords were rejected by 50.2% of the country’s public who voted in a public referendum to approve them.  
  10. Largest ‘supermoon’ in 68 years can be seen from Earth on November 14: The phenomenon is a result of the celestial body’s position being at its closest to our planet.