A look at the headlines right now:
- No need to share video of surgical strikes as proof, says Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar: His remark followed a news channel's report that a PoK police officer had confirmed the Indian Army's September 29 operation along the LoC.
- 'Extraordinary exchange' between Pakistan civilian leaders and military over militant groups, reports Dawn: The civilian government warned of the country's increasing international isolation and asked the Army to assist in cracking down on militants in the state.
- Rahul Gandhi's 'dalali' jibe at Narendra Modi a 'new low in politics', says BJP: The Congress vice president had said the prime minister was exploiting the sacrifices of soldiers for political gains since the Army's surgical strikes.
- Spectrum auction ends with bids worth Rs 65,790 crore, only 40% of airwaves for sale bought: The figure is much below the government target of Rs 5.6 lakh crore, and unsold frequencies may be re-auctioned at a reduced price later.
- Terror attack warning at 22 airports in four states as well as Delhi: Intelligence agencies issued the alert in the border states of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
- Elect new administrators or seek time from Lodha panel to 'fall in line', Supreme Court tells BCCI: The court also asked the board to submit a guarantee by Friday, October 7, that it will implement the recommendations of the committee.
- Jayalalithaa requires a longer stay in hospital, says Apollo: A statement from the facility said the Tamil Nadu chief minister's health continues to improve, and she is making gradual progress.
- Toll in Hurricane Matthew rises to 65 in Haiti, evacuation warnings issued in US states: Four others were killed in the neighboring Dominican Republic, bringing the total killed to 69.
- India rest Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja for ODI series against New Zealand: Punjab batsman Mandeep Singh and all-rounder Jayant Yadav earned their first call-up to the national cricket team.
- Delhi authorities not interested in handling chikungunya and dengue menace, says Supreme Court: The court expressed disappointment over the outcome of a meeting held between the AAP government and L-G Najeeb Jung on Wednesday.
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