A look at the headlines right now:
- Terrorists would not last a month without sanctuary in Pakistan, says Afghan President Ashraf Ghani: He acknowledged India’s help came with ‘no-strings-attached’ at the Heart of Asia conference in Amritsar.
- At least nine killed, several others missing in fire at Oakland warehouse dance party: Officials said they were investigating the structure’s safety code violations and that the toll was expected to rise.
- Two Assam Rifles soldiers dead, 7 others injured after militants ambush convoy in Arunachal: The militants are suspected to be from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang).
- All passengers feared dead in Indonesian plane crash as items from aircraft and remains are found: The flight had gone missing on Saturday and crashed in the sea near Senayang.
- Coach accused of spiking national shooter’s drink, raping her in Delhi: The complainant said he threatened to kill her when she confronted him about the incident.
- Mamata Banerjee accuses West Bengal governor of speaking in ‘Centre’s voice’ over Army deployment: Governor Keshri Nath Tripathi said the CM’s statements alleging an attempted ‘military coup-like situation’ were unfortunate.
- I-T department detains Gujarat businessman who declared Rs 13,860 crore as undisclosed income: The Ahmedabad-based property dealer said he was acting on behalf of influential people who had ‘backed out’ later.
- Islamabad willing to discuss terrorism with India, says Sartaj Aziz: Pakistan’s advisor on foreign affairs said the forum was not appropriate for bilateral negotiations.
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar quashes rumours of alliance with BJP: He said his support for the Centre’s demonetisation should not be construed as a sign of a possible alliance between the JDU and the BJP.
- GST Council meet inconclusive yet again, but Arun Jaitley optimistic about reaching consensus soon: Demonetisation was also discussed after states insisted on it.
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