10th December in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
Important stories of the day
National News
Sasikala looks set to succeed Jayalalithaa as AIADMK General Secretary
Sasikala, long time aide of the departed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, looks all set to take over as the new General Secretary of AIADMK.
AgustaWestland scam: Former Air Force chief SP Tyagi sent to 4-day police custody
Former Air Force chief SP Tyagi and two other accused arrested in AgustaWestland choppers deal case by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday have been sent to police custody till 14th December by a Delhi court.
I am not being allowed to speak in Lok Sabha so I am speaking in jan sabha, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today criticized opposition parties for disrupting the Parliament over demonetisation issue.
India on right course to recapture naval supremacy of pre-Mughal era: Admiral Sunil Lanba
Indian Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba has said that India is moving in the right direction to regain the naval supremacy that it enjoyed in pre-Mughal era.
DMRC raises Metro smart card recharge limit to Rs 2,000
In view of the prevailing cash crunch in India, the Delhi Metro has decided to increase the limit of smart card recharge from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 from tomorrow due to the scarcity of short change following demonetisation.
International News
Trump talks tough, says won't allow H1B visa holders, including Indians, to replace US workers
US President-elect Donald Trump has said that he would not allow Americans to be replaced by foreign workers, including Indians.
China launches new cargo service connecting Tibet with Nepal
China has launched a new cargo service connecting Tibet and Nepal. On this occasion, dozens of trucks carrying goods worth $2.8 million (Rs ) crossed over the Tibetan border port of Gyirong and headed towards Kathmandu.
45 people killed, over 65 hurt in suicide attacks in Nigeria
About 45 people were killed and 67 injured in the suicide blasts which rocked a crowded market in Madagali district of Nigeria's northeastern state of Adamawa on Friday.
Business News
Government makes AC cabins in truck mandatory from April next year
Aiming to decrease the number of road accidents, the government has directed all truck manufacturing companies that starting April next year, they will have to provide air-conditioned chamber for the drivers.
Banks to remain closed for next three days, cash-starved people to suffer
With banks closed for the next three days in many cities, including in the national capital, cash-starved people likely to face difficulties in buying daily essentials. Banks are shut on Monday for Eid-e-Milad.
Entertainment News
Bigg Boss 10: Salman loses cool on show after Om Swami’s lewd comments on VJ Bani (Watch Video)
The last night at the house of Bigg Boss was nothing like the viewers have seen so far in the season. Bani J lost her cool on Swami Om after he allegedly made personal attacks on her. Looks like this act by the self proclaimed Godman will get him in deep trouble in the weekend episodes.
George and Amal Cloneey’s ‘reported’ Rs 2000 crore divorce shocks Hollywood
Another of Hollywood’s loved couple may be heading for divorce. Reports have it that actor George Clooney and his wife Amal are living separate lives and are ready for a $300 million (over Rs 2000 crore approximately) divorce.
Watch: What would happen if ‘Raees’ met ‘Narcos’? An epic video is the answer
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan released the trailer of his forthcoming movie ‘Raees’ earlier this week and stunned everyone. Stuffed with effective dialogues, the trailer amassed a lot of appreciation
Sports News
Ind vs Eng, 4th Test: India 451/7 at stumps on Day 3
On the third day of the fourth Test between India and England, skipper Virat Kohli and opener Murali Vijay put India in driver’s seat by hitting superb centuries to power India to 451/7 at stumps.
Wasim Akram will not coach Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2017
Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram will not be the bowling coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the 2017 IPL season.
After Yuvraj Singh, Ishant Sharma gets hitched; see pics here
After the much-talked about, written and covered wedding of star cricketer Yuvraj Singh, another cricketer got hitched. Pacer Ishant Sharma took nuptial vows with his fiancée Pratima Singh yesterday.