A look at the headlines right now:
- Pakistan is a terrorist state, India says in response to Nawaz Sharif at UN: India also accused the neighbouring country of carrying out ‘war crimes’ through its ‘long-standing policy’ of harbouring terrorists.
- AAP legislator Somnath Bharti arrested for allegedly assaulting AIIMS security staff, gets bail: According to the FIR, the Malviya Nagar MLA had 'provoked a mob to damage the fence' of the government hospital.
- Emergency declared in Charlotte, North Carolina, after protestor is killed in clash with police: Around 16 police officers were also injured as demonstrators protested the fatal shooting of African-American man.
- New study finds smoking can permanently damage DNA: Researchers examined 16,000 people and found that 19 of the 7,000 affected genes among smokers fail to repair itself even after 30 years.
- One militant killed in ongoing encounter in Kashmir's Bandipora district: The gunfight began after security forces cordoned off a house in the forests of Aragam village after being tipped off about radicals hiding in the area.
- At least 42 dead after boat carrying refugees capsizes off Egypt: Officials said only around 150 people have been rescued so far and that the toll could rise. The boat was carrying around 600 people.
- IISc-Bangalore climbs 50 spots in world university rankings: The Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2016-17 rated it in the 201-250 band, making it the country's highest-ranked institution.
- GST Council meet begins today, state and Centre to try and reach consensus on division of control: Apart from crucial issues like tax rate and exemption, the council is also likely to select a vice chairperson from among the state finance ministers.
- Sensex gains 365 points in early trading as US Federal Reserve rate remains unchanged: Nifty also hit the 8,800-mark amid positive cues from Asian markets, supported by buyers in the banking and auto sectors.
- US Secretary of State John Kerry asks Pakistan to cooperate with Uri attack investigation: Deputy Secretary of State Anthony Blinken conveyed the country's offer to assist with India's inquiry in a phone call to Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar.
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