Here are some of the top stories from International Business Times, India, that have broken through the day so far:
1. Massive earthquake of 8.0 magnitude strikes New Guinea; tsunami warning issued
A massive earthquake of 8.0 magnitude hit off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Saturday. A tsunami warning has been issued. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) has said that widespread hazardous tsunami waves are possible. Read more...
2. Pakistan takes hard stance on Indus Waters Treaty; will it affect bilateral talks with India?
Pakistan has taken a hard stance on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) — in which India and the World Bank are its co-signees — and this step could affect the chances of bilateral talks between the two countries. The World Bank recently paused arbitration between the two countries over two dams being built by India, and asked the governments "to consider alternative ways" to solve this problem. Read more...
3. AgustaWestland chopper scam: Former IAF chief SP Tyagi sent to jail till December 30
Former Indian Air Force chief SP Tyagi and two others, who were accused in the AgustaWestland case, were on Saturday sent to judicial custody till December 30 by Patiala House Court in New Delhi. Tyagi and the other two accused were produced before the court after their CBI custody ended. Read more...
4. 2016's biggest scandals involving reality TV stars
The year 2016 had its share of scandals created by stars of reality shows that not only managed to tarnish their image, but in a couple of cases caused law enforcement authorities to get involved and investigate. Read more...
5. Miss World 2016: Winners of Top Model and Sports challenge events revealed
The Miss World 2016 beauty contest is gearing up for the finale, with the organisers announcing the winners of top challenge events. On Saturday, the winner of one of the top challenge events, Top Model, at the Miss World 2016 beauty pageant was revealed. Read more...