A look at he headlines right now:

  1. VK Sasikala faction meets governor, says it has the numbers to form government: Both camps said they have higher support within the AIADMK.   
  2. Union Cabinet approves SBI’s merger with five associate banks: The government said the decision is likely to result in recurring savings estimated at more than Rs 1,000 crore for the first year after the move.
  3. Donald Trump might be blessing in disguise for Indian IT, says Mukesh Ambani: Speaking at a Nasscom India summit, he said the US president’s policies will help the industry and Indian talent focus on solving problems in India.
  4. Isro sets new record, launches 104 satellites from Sriharikota: The Indian space agency’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle is carrying a payload of 103 nano satellites and an Earth observation instrument.
  5. Local people are helping militants escape in Kashmir, says Army chief: General Bipin Rawat also threatened to take stern action against ‘anti-nationals’ who wave flags of Pakistan and the Islamic State group.
  6. Congress asks EC to probe Irom Sharmila’s bribe allegations against BJP leader ahead of Manipur elections: The activist-turned-politician had claimed that she was offered a party ticket in exchange for Rs 36 crore.
  7. Subramanian Swamy tweets ‘Mayawati will pull off a Trump in UP’, then says he meant Modi: The BJP leader said the goof up was simply oversight.
  8. After China protests, MEA downplays Taiwan delegation visit, says ‘nothing unusual about it’: Beijing had urged India to act in the interest of bilateral ties.   
  9. At least seven killed in two suicide bomb attacks targeted at Pakistan government officials: A faction of the Pakistan Taliban has claimed responsibility for one of the attacks.
  10. Police arrest suspect after scanning CCTV footage in Kim Jong-un’s half brother’s assassination probe: Officials believe two attackers had stabbed Kim Jong-nam with poisoned needles on Monday.