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November 8: Top 5 news of the day, that you should not miss

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 8 November 2017, 17:40 IST

From Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress have brought their fight over the economic reform to the serpentine queues outside the bank ATMs to Prince of Wales Charles Philip Arthur George, accompanied by Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday on a two-day visit to India, here is the top 5 news of the day.

1- Demonetisation anniversary: Rahul, BJP fight it out over ex-serviceman crying in queue

As the day rings in the one-year anniversary of the demonetisation drive, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress have brought their fight over the economic reform to the serpentine queues outside the bank ATMs, in the aftermath of the announcement wherein people jostled to withdraw new bank notes as the older ones were tendered illegal.

2- PM Modi congratulates Mary Kom over Asian C'ship victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated five-time world champion M.C. Mary Kom after she made the country proud by clinching gold in the light-flyweight category of the Asian Women's Boxing Championship here in Ho Chi Minh City.

3- Prince Charles arrives in New Delhi for two-day visit

Prince of Wales Charles Philip Arthur George, accompanied by Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday on a two-day visit to India.

It is part of their 10-day four nation tour to Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and India.

This visit, the ninth of the Prince of Wales to India, is aimed at strengthening the bilateral relations between the two nations.

4- Virat Kohli consolidates top spot in T20I rankings

Indian captain Virat Kohli has consolidated his position at the top of the ICC T20I rankings for batsmen after his stellar batting performances in the recently-concluded three-match series win against New Zealand.

Yesterday, India's disciplined bowling helped the team defend a modest-looking total of 67 runs in 8 overs to help the hosts beat New Zealand by six runs in the rain-hit third Twenty20 and claim the series 2-1.

5- Shahid regrets not 'finding time' for those who matter

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who is currently busy promoting his upcoming movie 'Padmavati', admitted that he regrets not finding time to spend with his loved ones.

While giving an interview to a leading magazine, the 36-year-old actor shared that if there is one thing he would want to change is giving more time to the people who matter.

-With Agency inputs

First published: 8 November 2017, 17:40 IST