A look at the headlines right now:

  1. Police deployed across Chennai after Jayalalithaa has cardiac arrest: The state is on high alert, and several schools in the city are closed.
  2. Austria’s far-right candidate Norbert Hofer concedes presidential election: The Freedom party candidate said that he was “incredibly sad” that it did not work out.
  3. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi resigns after losing referendum on constitutional reforms: The Bill proposed amending the constitution and powers of the Italian Parliament.
  4. John Key steps down as New Zealand prime minister: The National Party leader said his job had required sacrifices ‘from those who are dearest to me’, referring to his family.
  5. Apple confirms it is developing self-driving cars: There have been rumours for years that the tech giant has been planning its own vehicle to take on Google and Tesla.
  6. The Centre will give out awards to 15 Indian districts for being ‘digital payment champions’: The NITI Aayog said it will provide Rs 10 to collectors for every citizen who performs at least two cashless transactions.   
  7. ‘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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. India beat Pakistan by 17 runs to lift Women’s T20 Asia Cup: Mithali Raj led the way for her side by bringing up her highest T20 score.