A look at the headlines right now:
- Narendra Modi talks terrorism and emphasises strongest-yet ties with US in address to lawmakers: The prime minister, in his 45-minute speech at the US Congress, used the word 'partnership' 13 times.
- Maria Sharapova suspended for two years for doping: The former World No 1, who had tested positive for banned drug meldonium, will appeal against the ruling to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- Mexico backs India's bid to join Nuclear Suppliers Group: Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked President Enrique Pena Nieto for his country's support during the last leg of his five-nation tour.
- Minor's father moved court for FIR against Army personnel in Handwara molestation case, says rights group: The complainant has also sought a case against the Jammu and Kashmir police for allegedly mishandling the case.
- NIA court finds chief of Manipur rebel group UNLF guilty and sentences him to 10 years in prison: The Special Court also sent 17 others from the outfit to jail for seven to eight years.
- Around 65,000 people missing since the civil war started 26 years ago, admits Sri Lanka: President Maithripala Sirisena's government has agreed to implement the UN resolution that seeks an independent probe into the war crimes.
- Kerala construction firm files suit against Sonia Gandhi and other Congress leaders: Heather Constructions, which built the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Development Studies, has alleged that the party did not clear its dues.
- Bihar examination board chief resigns after government issues show cause notice on cheating row: FIRs have been filed against three Class 12 toppers in the state and four people detained in the case.
- Files related to the Rs 900-crore fodder scam in Bihar go missing: BJP leader Nitin Naveen accused Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of shielding ally RJD's chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, who was convicted in the case.
- 'Udta Punjab' makers move Bombay High Court against censor board: Members of the film industry have backed the movie and its makers.
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