A look at the headlines right now:

  1. It will be difficult to bear if Berlin attacker turns out to be asylum seeker, says Angela Merkel: The German Chancellor said she was ‘horrified, shaken and deeply sad’ by the incident that left at least 12 people dead.
  2. Cyrus Mistry sues Tata Sons for ‘oppression and mismanagement’: The company said it was unfortunate that the ousted chairman had not been able to ‘graciously accept the decision of the same Board that appointed him’.
  3. Police detain six people, including shooter’s parents, in connection with Russian ambassador’s assassination: Investigators were also trying to ascertain whether the gunman had links to US-based preacher Fethullah Gülen, a senior Turkish security official said.
  4. Following criticism over ‘namaz break’, Uttarakhand government announces ‘short breaks’ for all: Chief Minister Harish Rawat and his Cabinet was accused by the Opposition of ‘indulging in minority appeasement’.
  5. Airlines will be fined Rs 50,000 for dropping human excreta mid-flight, says green tribunal: The NGT also directed the setting up of a helpline number to address such complaints.
  6. Orlando shooting victims’ kin sue Facebook, Twitter, Google for ‘material support’ to Islamic State: The lawsuit claimed that the explosive growth of the terror outfit was made possible through these platforms.
  7. IMF expresses ‘full confidence’ in Christine Lagarde despite her conviction in fraud case: The board said they had ‘wide respect’ for her and trust in her ability to continue as their managing director.
  8. Pakistani Senate passes resolution to demonetise Rs 5,000 notes: The country’s lawmakers believe the currency ban will encourage people to open bank accounts and restrict the circulation of black money.
  9. Ravindra Jadeja’s seven-wicket haul wins India the 5th Test against England: The hosts won by an innings and 75 runs.
  10. I-T officials seize Rs 10 crore in old notes, six kg of gold jewellery from trader in Chennai: The department raided the businessman’s premises after receiving inputs that he was exchanging demonetised currency for gold at a commission.