Top 5 news at 1 PM on Nov 11: PM Modi woos investors, talks about economic reforms and progress on GST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday invited Japanese investments, saying India has a huge and substantial need for finances and his government was pursuing reform policies to make the country the world’s “most open” economy.

1) PM in Japan: Modi woos investors, talks about economic reforms and progress on GST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday invited Japanese investments, saying India has a huge and substantial need for finances and his government was pursuing reform policies to make the country the world’s “most open” economy.

2) Live updates: Chaos all around as ATMs go dry, protesters lathicharged in UP

Long queues were witnessed at banks and ATMs, which opened after two days, as people rushed to get new banknotes in lieu of their old defunct bills. 

3) States have right to levy entry tax on goods coming in: Rules SC

The Supreme Court upheld on Friday the constitutional validity of the state legislations with regard to levy of entry tax on goods coming into its territory. 

4) Video: Blaze at unauthorised garment factory kills 13, locals accuse fire brigade of apathy

At least 13 people were killed while 17 others suffered burn injuries when a massive fire broke out at an unauthorised garment factory in Ghaziabad's Sahibabad area on Friday.

5) Tata Sons seeks Nusli Wadia's removal for backing Cyrus Mistry

The ongoing boardroom battle between Ratan Tata-Cyrus Mistry took yet another turn on Friday after Tata Sons pushed for an EGM to seek Nusli Wadia ouster.