The big news: Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa has cardiac arrest, and nine other top stories
In other headlines: Amritsar Declaration against terrorism adopted at Heart of Asia conference, and the RBI will issue new Rs 20 and Rs 50 notes.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Jayalalithaa has cardiac arrest hours after AIADMK said she had recovered: She is being treated and monitored by a team of experts, the hospital said.
- ‘Amritsar Declaration’ to ‘end all forms of terrorism’ adopted at Heart of Asia conference: Earlier, prime minister Narendra Modi had suggested the Pakistan was not doing enough against those who fund terror.
- RBI to issue new Rs 20 and Rs 50 notes, but you can still use the old ones: Urjit Patel’s signature will be on the new currency, though it is unclear when they will be released.
- Income Tax department rejects two declarations of Rs 2 lakh crore, Rs 13,860 crore: The Finance Ministry said that an enquiry has been launched against these declarants.
- Heavy fog in Delhi: 12 trains cancelled, 9 flights delayed: More than 80 trains have been running late.
- Cricket: India beat Pakistan by 17 runs to lift T20 Asia Cup: Mithali Raj led the way for her side by bringing up her highest T20 score.
- All passengers in Indonesian plane crash feared dead as items from aircraft and remains are found: The flight had gone missing on Saturday and crashed in the sea near Senayang.
- Terrorists would not last a month without sanctuary in Pakistan, says Afghan President Ashraf Ghani: He acknowledged India’s help came with ‘no-strings-attached’ at the Heart of Asia conference in Amritsar.
- Coach accused of spiking national shooter’s drink, raping her: The complainant said he threatened to kill her when she confronted him about the incident.
- India says it has ‘nothing to do’ with salary withdrawal problems faced by Pakistani diplomats: Government officials said that the matter was between the High Commission officials and the private bank involved.