The big news: RBI steps up printing of currency notes amid cash crunch, and 9 other top stories
Other headlines: India and Sweden announced a partnership on cyber security, and the Delhi government cancelled the appointments of nine ministerial advisers.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Reserve Bank of India steps up printing of notes, says it has sufficient cash in its vaults: The central bank said there was cash shortage in certain places because of logistical problems related to replenishing ATMs.
- India and Sweden announce partnership on cyber security, Modi meets Swedish CEOs: The prime minister and his counterpart Stefan Lofven also also discussed ways to deepen trade and business relations.
- Centre asks Delhi government to cancel appointments of 9 ministerial aides: The Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government called it a diversionary tactic, pointing out that only three of the nine were still in advisory roles.
- We will not be able to prove claim to Taj Mahal, UP Sunni Waqf Board tells Supreme Court: The board, however, urged the court to list the monument as its property.
- Tamil Nadu governor denies links with professor accused of luring students into sex work: Nirmala Devi, a professor at a private arts college in Virudhunagar district, had earlier claimed that she knew Banwarilal Purohit.
- BJP MLA leads rally to demand Jammu and Kashmir chief minister’s resignation, CBI inquiry into Kathua rape and murder case: Chaudhary Lal Singh said he resigned as a minister last week only because of the negative perception that the media created.
- Aadhaar data may be misused to influence elections, says Supreme Court: The UIDAI, however, claimed that the regulations governing India’s biometric system were more stringent than the Europe Union’s data security norms.
- Case filed against journalist in Hyderabad for Facebook cartoon that ‘insults’ sentiments of Hindus: The cartoon was posted in protest against the rapes in Kathua and Unnao
- Modi government failed to deliver on its promises, says Pravin Togadia as he begins indefinite fast: The former VHP leader launched the hunger strike in Ahmedabad to demand a Ram temple in Ayodhya and ban on cow slaughter.
- Army jawan injured after suspected militants open fire at patrolling party in Tral, say reports: Security forces cordoned the area.