A look at the headlines right now:

  1. Indira Gandhi should have demonetised in 1971, says Narendra Modi: The prime minister told BJP MPs that a digital economy should be transparent, effective and a ‘way of life’.
  2. US offers $25 million for information on Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghadi: This is more than double the reward amount announced in 2011.
  3. Three students of Delhi’s St. Stephen’s drown in Periyar river during college trip to Kerala: The manager of their resort also died while trying to save them.  
  4. Do not fill Nusli Wadia’s position even if he is voted out of three Tata companies, says HC: The court said the post must be left vacant till a suit by four minority shareholders against his removal is resolved.
  5. Anne Frank may not have been betrayed to Nazis, but discovered by chance, says new study: The Amsterdam museum dedicated to the diarist said her safe house might have been raided over a ration fraud.
  6. Rajasthan starts subsidised meal services for the poor – breakfast for Rs 5 and lunch for Rs 8: The ‘Annapurna Rasoi’ canteen service will initially be made available in 12 cities.
  7. Centre gives black money holders three months to declare undisclosed income: The government has also set up an email account to which citizens can send information on operations of the shadow economy.  
  8. SC refers all demonetisation cases to a constitution bench: The apex court said it did not wish to interfere with the Centre’s decision and barred all high courts from hearing petitions on the currency ban.
  9. India defeat Australia 4-2 in shootout to enter Junior Hockey World Cup final: The semi-final in Lucknow finished 2-2 after regulation time. 
  10. Petrol price hiked by Rs 2.21 a litre, diesel to cost Rs 1.79 more: A surge in the international rates necessitated the increase.