The big news: Army defends appointment of Bipin Rawat as new chief, and nine other top stories
In other headlines: Ten people were killed in a shooting in Jordan, and MDMK chief Vaiko accused the DMK of organising protests against him on Saturday.
A look at the headlines right now:
- BJP, Army say new chief has experience fighting terror as Opposition questions his appointment: The BJP said Bipin Rawat was the most suitable officer, though he was chosen over two more senior commanders.
- Gunmen kill 10 at a Crusader castle in Jordan’s Karak: The four shooters have been killed, but officials are yet to ascertain if they were affiliated to a militant group.
- Vaiko accuses DMK of planning protests against him during Saturday visit to Karunanidhi: The MDMK chief also said that MK Stalin was not his political enemy, even as he claimed that the former state deputy chief minister was insecure about him.
- India win Junior Hockey World Cup title after beating Belgium 2-1 in final: Gurjant Singh and Simranjeet Singh scored early in the first half, while goalkeeper Vikas Dahiya made exceptional saves to hold the opposition back.
- Election Commission wants a ban on anonymous donations above Rs 2,000 to political parties: The restriction is part of its efforts to crackdown on black money used during elections in the country.
- Revenue Secretary says he was misquoted on exemptions for political parties: Hasmukh Adhia had been cited as saying that these outfits would not face income tax scrutiny for deposits made after the currency ban.
- Malayalam writer Kamal Chavara arrested for Facebook post allegedly insulting national anthem: The theatre activist was slapped with sedition charges after Yuva Morcha activists filed a complaint against the content.
- Syrian rebels burn buses meant to evacuate sick and injured refugees: The vehicles were on their way to the villages of Foah and Kefraya in Idlib province.
- Curfew imposed, mobile internet suspended in Imphal: The restriction was implemented as a precaution after a 24-hour bandh against the National Socialist Council of Nagaland paralysed the region.
- Indian films will be screened in Pakistan from December 19: The owners of cinema houses said they had stopped showing Indian films, but had not banned them.
