A look at the headlines right now:
- Pakistan High Commission officer asked to leave India after suspected espionage, two others arrested: Abdul Basit denied allegations that Mehmood Akhtar possessed classified defence-related papers, while the Delhi Police said they will arrest another spy soon.
- BSE, NSE seek reports from Tata firms after Cyrus Mistry letter alleges likely $18-billion writedown: The leading exchanges also inquired whether the companies had not disclosed any details as required under norms for listed businesses.
- BSF constable dies, six civilians injured in Jammu's RS Pura sector as cross-border firing continues: A majority of the residents of border villages have moved to safer places, while some have taken refuge in bunkers, as shelling entered the third day.
- Dalai Lama to reportedly visit Arunachal Pradesh in March 2017: The central government has approved the state's proposal to invite the exiled leader for a fortnight-long visit.
- BJP won't use triple talaq, Ram temple and uniform civil code for political gains, says Venkaiah Naidu: Such sensitive matters should not be linked with elections, the minister of information and broadcasting said.
- Chhattisgarh government orders suspension of police officers indicted for arson in 2011 Sukma raids: The government also ordered a probe into the October 24 protests carried out by sections of the Bastar police against 'Naxal sympathisers'.
- UK sends hundreds of troops to eastern Europe in biggest Nato build-up since Cold War: Its contribution will be part of an overall deployment of at least 4,000 personnel, with the United States and Canada sending soldiers for the purpose.
- Airstrikes kill 26 civilians, mostly children, in Syria's Idlib province: The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights believes Russian planes were behind it, but the country's UN envoy said he will have to check with his Defence Ministry.
- Indian beautician sentenced to death in Malaysia for trafficking drugs: Sangeeta Sharma Brahmacharimayum, who hails from Delhi, was caught with 1.6 kg of methamphetamine in 2013 at Penang international airport.
- Two strong earthquakes strike Central Italy hours apart: 'Tens' of people were injured, and there were reports of affected power lines, damage to historic buildings and a landslide on a main road north of Rome.
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