A look at the headlines right now:
- At ASEAN meet, Barack Obama backs India's NSG bid, warns Beijing on South China Sea claims: Despite an international ruling that stated otherwise on July 12, China continues to assume charge of a vast expanse of the resource-rich waters.
- 21 AAP MLAs may lose their seats after HC dismisses their appointment as parliamentary secretaries: The Election Commission will now decide whether the lawmakers can retain their constituencies or step aside for fresh elections.
- India is the 'single nation' spreading terror in South Asia, says Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson:'There is open evidence to prove that India supported militancy to destabilise our country,' said Nafees Zakaria.
- Hindutva groups want Mahabharata short film by 'Delhi Belly' writer taken off YouTube: The Hindu Mahasabha said 'Mama's Boys' shows Kunti and Draupadi in bad light and that an FIR should be filed against the filmmaker and actors.
- Pokémon GO Plus, a wearable companion device for the game, will be launched on September 16: It will connect to phones over Bluetooth Smart and allow hunters to catch the creatures without needing to look at their screens constantly.
- Surge pricing is looting the common man, says Congress, as opposition to new rail fares grows: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said 'everyone is against' the Modi government's change in ticket prices.
- Isro launches the GSLV-F05, which is carrying an advanced weather tracking satellite, from Sriharikota: The spacecraft will provide high-quality night pictures, and has a special transponder to help with search and rescue operations.
- GST Constitution Amendment Bill gets Pranab Mukherjee's approval: The Centre will now have to introduce two follow up pieces of legislation to govern the way the new tax is implemented and how levies will be set.
- 'Aawaaz-e-Punjab will shake the system that ruined the state’, says Navjot Singh Sidhu as he launches new political front: The cricketer-turned-politician said those with vested interests cannot revive the state.
- Ankur Panwar sentenced to death for murdering Preeti Rathi in Mumbai 2013 acid attack: Prosecutors had argued that he deserved capital punishment as she had died of the injuries from the assault.
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