A look at the headlines right now:

  1. Three Indian soldiers killed as militants attack Army convoy in Pampore: Security forces have cordoned off the adjoining residential area and launched a search operation.
  2. Anil Dhasmana appointed new chief of RAW, Rajiv Jain to head Intelligence Bureau: Both of them will take charge on January 1 and hold office for the next two years.
  3. CBI arrests two RBI officials for unauthorised exchange of demonetised notes: Senior Special Assistant Sadananda Naika and Special Assistant AK Kavin allegedly gave away new notes worth Rs 1.99 crore to the apex bank officials and others.
  4. At least 13 soldiers killed, 55 injured in bomb blast in Turkey: The region’s governor said the explosive was planted in a car that was parked next to the bus carrying the security personnel.
  5. Demonestisation is a Modi-made disaster, to benefit only PM’s friends, says Rahul Gandhi: The Congress vice president, who addressed a rally in Karnataka, said the government was constantly shifting the goalpost for the note ban move.
  6. Sharad Pawar resigns from the post of Mumbai Cricket Association’s president: According to Lodha committee, administrators above the age of 70 cannot hold posts in cricket boards. Pawar is 75.
  7. SP Tyagi, two others sent to judicial custody till December 30 in connection with AgustaWestland scam: The accused filed bail applications at the Patiala House Court, which will hear the matter on December 21.
  8. Arvind Kejriwal demands investigation into source of funding for political parties: Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee alleged that there was a motive behind the decision to exempt the political parties from restrictions on depositing old notes.
  9. DMK cadres create ruckus as MDMK leader Vaiko comes to meet Karunanidhi: They hurled slippers and pelted stones at his car, forcing the leader to leave the hospital premises without meeting the former chief minister.
  10. India reach 60/0 in reply to England’s 477 at the end of Day 2 of fifth Test: Openers KL Rahul and Parthiv Patel were going steady after the host was on the field for 157.2 overs.