The big news: Uproar in Parliament as Congress likens demonetisation to Uri, and 9 other top stories
Students in Kashmir belonging to Classes 5 to 9 and 11 will be promoted without exams this year, and India started strong in the second Test against England.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Ghulam Nabi Azad brings up Uri to slam demonetisation, comments expunged from House: The BJP deemed his reference anti-national and said it was an insult to the soldiers who had died in the attack.
- All students in Classes 5 to 9 and 11 in Kashmir will be promoted this year, says government: The government will also hold board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 again in March 2017 for those who are unable to appear for them in November.
- Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara centuries take India to 317/4 on Day 1 of 2nd Test: The Indian skipper was unbeaten on 151 at the end of play.
- No toll tax on highways till midnight on November 24, says Centre: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said a PAN card is now mandatory for exchanges above Rs 2.5 lakh.
- Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal demand rollback of demonetisation within three days: The two chief ministers warned the Central government of widespread protests.
- Pakistan violated ceasefire agreement 12 times between November 5 and 12, says External Affairs Ministry: Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said there were 18 infiltration attempts by militants in the past week.
- SC asks Azam Khan to apologise for his ‘political conspiracy’ remarks about the Bulandshahr gangrape: The court also directed the Uttar Pradesh government to bear the expenses of the minor’s education.
- Sprinter Dharambir Singh banned for eight years by National Anti-Doping Agency: The runner had been barred from representing India in the Rio Olympics after he failed a dope test.
- Delhi doctor detained with Rs 70 lakh in Rs 100 notes: Paediatrician Nallal was caught while he was stashing the cash in his car near Paharganj.
- Australia makes it harder for work visa holders to find new jobs, Indians will be affected the most: Workers will now have just 60 days to look for employment after leaving a company, as against the 90 days they had before.