A look at the headlines right now:

  1. Opposition discuss strategy to take on Centre over demonetisation in Parliament: Parties have given notices in both Houses of Parliament to discuss the matter. 
  2. Donald Trump is pragmatic, not ideological, says Barack Obama: The President-elect will face a reality check on assuming the post as ‘this office has a way of waking you up’, he said.
  3. Cyrus Mistry backed by independent directors of Tata Motors: They stopped short of endorsing him but said that the ousted chairman had executed decisions made unanimously by the board.
  4. China supports India-Japan nuclear deal, says all countries allowed ‘peaceful use’ of energy: A foreign ministry spokesperson said that cooperation between nations was necessary to ensure the effectiveness of international nuclear non-proliferation.
  5. 2016 the hottest year on record, says World Meteorological Organisation: The United Nations body said the global temperature had set a new high for the third year in a row at 1.2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
  6. Poor enjoying sound sleep, rich seeking sleeping pills: Narendra Modi on demonetisation: The prime minister emphasised that there was no deficit of currency in India, and said the real problem lay in where all the money is.
  7. Akhilesh Yadav urges Centre to take special steps to help farmers tide over demonetisation crisis: The UP chief minister said the community was left in the lurch by the government’s ‘hasty decision’ in the middle of the winter cropping season.
  8. Rakhi Sawant will contest against Mayawati in Uttar Pradesh, says Ramdas Athawale: The Republican Party of India chief said the actor would be fielded if the Bahujan Samaj Party leader decided to contest the polls.
  9. Pakistan claims Indian Army killed seven of its soldiers in cross-border firing: Islamabad has reportedly summoned Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale to lodge a formal complaint.
  10. No parking charges at airports till midnight on November 21, says civil aviation ministry: Officials said the move is to facilitate smooth operations at the facilities.