A look at the headlines right now:

  1. No parking charges at airports till midnight on November 21, says civil aviation ministry: Officials said the move is to facilitate smooth operations at the facilities.
  2. Pakistan claims Indian Army killed seven of its soldiers in cross-border firing: Islamabad has reportedly summoned Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale to lodge a formal complaint.
  3. Israeli president Reuven Rivlin backs India on terror fight, says he is proud of its friendship: The politician started his eight-day trip to the country with a visit to 2008 Mumbai terror attack sites.
  4. Akhilesh Yadav urges Centre to take special steps to help farmers tide over demonetisation crisis: The UP chief minister said the community was left in the lurch by the government’s ‘hasty decision’ in the middle of the winter cropping season.
  5. Scientists begin expedition to find world’s ‘oldest ice’ that could reveal history of climate change: Researchers from 10 countries have set out on the Antarctic exploration project, which is funded by the European Union.
  6. At least 10,000 sign new petition asking for both a temple and mosque in Ayodhya: The proposal, which has been submitted to Faizabad Divisional Commissioner Surya Prakash Mishra, said an out-of-court settlement is required.
  7. 94% student turnout at Class 12 board exam in Kashmir amid heightened security: They showed up despite having attended only 90 days of classes this year owing to the violence in the region.
  8. Rakhi Sawant will contest against Mayawati in Uttar Pradesh, says Ramdas Athawale: The Republican Party of India chief said the actor would be fielded if the Bahujan Samaj Party leader decided to contest the polls.
  9. Jackie Chan wins honorary Oscar after 200 films and 56 years in the industry: The martial arts star thanked his fans and said that it had taken him many broken bones to finally get his own golden statuette.
  10. Poor enjoying sound sleep, rich seeking sleeping pills: Narendra Modi on demonetisation: The prime minister emphasised that there was no deficit of currency in India, and said the real problem lay in where all the money is.