A look at the headlines right now:
- ATM withdrawal limit increased to Rs 2,500, exchange amount at banks is Rs 4,500: Narendra Modi held a meeting with senior ministers and finance officials late on Sunday night to discuss the matter.
- Donald Trump to deport 3 million illegal immigrants after becoming president: The Republican also reiterated his promise to build a wall along the US-Mexico border, saying fencing could be part of the project.
- ‘I have taken a rebirth’, Jayalalithaa says in first statement from Apollo hospital: The Tamil Nadu chief minister’s letter to party members comes days before the elections and by-elections four constituencies in the state.
- The forces I have taken on will not let me live, says Narendra Modi on demonetisation: In an emotional speech, the prime minister said the Centre was dedicated to rooting out black money and that it would take action against ‘benami’ transactions.
- Thousands evacuated as tsunami hits New Zealand east coast after powerful earthquake: The first quake, which was recorded at 7.5 magnitude, was followed by several aftershocks, some measuring as high as 6.
- Tata Sons has ‘stooped low’ with public statements, says Cyrus Mistry: The conglomerate’s ousted chairperson said he was astonished by the group’s suggestion that stalwarts of India Inc could be swayed.
- ‘Afghan girl’ will undergo free medical treatment in Bengaluru, says country’s ambassador to India: Shaida Abdali said she was touched by Narayana hospital’s gesture.
- India’s Aditi Ashok becomes first Indian golfer to win Ladies European Tour: The 18-year-old was one stroke clear of her competitors Brittany Lincicome from USA and Belen Mozo from Spain.
- Largest ‘supermoon’ in 68 years can be seen from Earth on November 14: The phenomenon is a result of the celestial body’s position being at its closest to our planet.
- Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit’s son-in-law arrested for domestic violence: The accused and his wife had separated 10 months ago.
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