A look at the headlines right now:
- Donald Trump says US will no longer be silent about Pakistan harbouring terrorists: The president asked for India’s assistance in Afghanistan, especially in the areas of economic growth and development.
- Supreme Court to pass verdict on triple talaq today: The five-judge bench had concluded its six consecutive day hearings of arguments from all the parties and petitioners involved in May.
- TTV Dinakaran camp opposes AIADMK merger, to meet governor today: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has also said that it will move a no-confidence motion against the government.
- Spanish Police shoot dead suspected Barcelona attacker: Younes Abouyaaqoub was killed near a sewage treatment works in Subirats, about 40 km west of Barcelona.
- First dengue death in Delhi this season after 12-year-old boy dies of the vector-borne disease: At least 153 cases have been reported this month alone till August 19, said a municipal report.
- Supreme Court criticises CBI for delay in completing investigations into coal block allocation scam: The bench asked the agency to file a status report, and posted the matter for further hearing on October 9.
- Malegaon blasts accused Lt Colonel Shrikant Purohit could be attached to an Army unit, say reports: However, he will remain suspended from service till the final verdict in the case.
- Police arrest Hizbul Mujahideen militant Shahid Ahmad Wani from Shopian district: The officials recovered one Chinese-made pistol, nine rounds, one magazine and a vehicle from Wani.
- Extremely dissatisfied, says China as it blames Indian Army for Ladakh scuffle: Beijing said New Delhi has violated the consensus between the two countries to maintain peace along the border.
- Centre puts imports of urad and moong dal under restricted category: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade said this import restriction will not apply to countries with whom India has bilateral and regional agreements.
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