The big news: New Zealand on high alert after earthquake triggers tsunami, and 9 other top stories
Cyrus Mistry said Tata Sons 'stooped low' with public statements, and Kerala demanded relaxation of demonetisation till December 30.
A look at the headlines right now:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Curfew imposed in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha after violence over ‘communal murder’: At least three people were injured in Sunday’s incident.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.