Here are some of the top stories from International Business Times, India, that have broken through the day so far:
1. Demonetisation [VIDEO]: Rahul Gandhi warns of earthquake if he speaks in Parliament
The desperation of the Opposition parties in their efforts to corner the BJP-led NDA government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was exposed on Friday when Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said he was not being allowed to speak in parliament by the government, and if he did, it would bring an earthquake. Read more...
2. Andaman and Havelock Islands rescue: 425 tourists evacuated; cyclone hampers work
A massive operation to rescue 1400 tourists stranded in Andaman's Havelock Island and Neil Island is currently underway after weather conditions in the island improved on Friday. A joint evacuation is being carried out by the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and the Union Territory administration to rescue the stranded tourists. Read more...
3. Secrecy over Jayalalithaa's hospitalisation: Actress Gautami writes letter to Narendra Modi
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's sudden demise has shocked thousands of her followers, who are still mourning the loss of the powerful politician in the state. Celebrities, politicians and many dignitaries paid their final respects to the 68-year-old at Rajaji Hall in Chennai, where her mortal remains were kept for public to pay tributes on December 6. Read more...
4. Raees: Here's how Shah Rukh Khan reacted when he was asked to apply kohl
Shah Rukh Khan's menacing look in Raees is being loved and appreciated by his fans. Not very surprisingly, quite a bit of research went into creating it. Read more...
5. NASA's Mars Mission: Here are the latest discoveries and updates
Here are some updates about the amazing discoveries that NASA made on its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission this December, as well as issues faced by the Mars Curiosity rover. Read more...
