A look at the headlines right now:

  1. Decision to hold re-tests is in students’ favour, says CBSE chairperson: Anita Karwal said the dates for the examinations will be announced soon.  
  2. ‘Follow Ambedkar’s path, don’t alter his name,’ says Akhilesh Yadav on Uttar Pradesh government order: The state government has asked all departments to use BR Ambedkar’s middle name ‘Ramji’ in official documents and records.  
  3. ISRO launches communication satellite GSAT-6A from Sriharikota: It was put into orbit around 17 minutes after its launch at 4.56 pm.
  4. Karnataka Bank says Gitanjali Gems cheated it of Rs 86.4 crore: The lender clarified that it had provided the company a loan under a consortium agreement and not via a letter of undertaking.  
  5. Sixty-eight killed in fire inside a prison at Venezuela police headquarters: A senior government official said four prosecutors have been appointed to investigate the incident.  
  6. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu tells Renuka Chowdhury to lose weight: The exchange between the two leaders evoked laughter across the Upper House.
  7. Police book BJP’s Babul Supriyo for violating prohibitory orders, assaulting officer: The Union minister was stopped at Kalyanpur and Chandmari where he reportedly clashed with the police.  
  8. Anna Hazare calls off  hunger strike for Lokpal after meeting Maharashtra chief minister: The social activist had also asked for the implementation of the Swaminathan Commission report, which suggests relief measures for the agrarian distress.  
  9. ATMs in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana run dry, banks in neighbouring states dispatch cash, says report: An analysis of the transactions indicated most salaried people have started withdrawing their entire salary immediately after it is credited.  
  10. BJP asks Kapil Sibal to respond to reports on his links with money laundering accused: Union minister Smriti Irani made the claims on the basis of two news reports – one by a South African website and the other by an Indian website.