A look at the headlines right now:
- Indira Gandhi should have demonetised in 1971, says Narendra Modi: The prime minister told BJP MPs that a digital economy should be transparent, effective and a ‘way of life’.
- US offers $25 million for information on Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghadi: This is more than double the reward amount announced in 2011.
- Three students of Delhi’s St. Stephen’s drown in Periyar river during college trip to Kerala: The manager of their resort also died while trying to save them.
- Do not fill Nusli Wadia’s position even if he is voted out of three Tata companies, says HC: The court said the post must be left vacant till a suit by four minority shareholders against his removal is resolved.
- Anne Frank may not have been betrayed to Nazis, but discovered by chance, says new study: The Amsterdam museum dedicated to the diarist said her safe house might have been raided over a ration fraud.
- Rajasthan starts subsidised meal services for the poor – breakfast for Rs 5 and lunch for Rs 8: The ‘Annapurna Rasoi’ canteen service will initially be made available in 12 cities.
- Centre gives black money holders three months to declare undisclosed income: The government has also set up an email account to which citizens can send information on operations of the shadow economy.
- SC refers all demonetisation cases to a constitution bench: The apex court said it did not wish to interfere with the Centre’s decision and barred all high courts from hearing petitions on the currency ban.
- India defeat Australia 4-2 in shootout to enter Junior Hockey World Cup final: The semi-final in Lucknow finished 2-2 after regulation time.
- Petrol price hiked by Rs 2.21 a litre, diesel to cost Rs 1.79 more: A surge in the international rates necessitated the increase.
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