Modi will not address joint session of US Congress
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed address to a joint sitting of the US Congress, planned during his visit in September, will not take place as the Republican Party pushes for a shorter session to enable early elections.

Sahranpur curfew relaxed for five hours
The curfew in the riot-hit town of Sahranpur will be relaxed for five hours in the morning in the new section of the town, and in the afternoon and evening in the old town.

Sri Lankan navy arrests 50 Indian fishermen
The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 50 Indian fishermen off Point Pedro in Jaffna on Monday, on charges of poaching in Sri Lankan waters. Seven trawlers in their possession were also seized.

Police say Bangalore student was gangraped
Bangalore police have arrested two more gym instructors of Vibgyor High school, and are calling the sexual assault on the child a case of gang-rape.

Revolt against Hooda begins with power minister
The pre-Assembly poll rebellion against Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda escalated on Tuesday, with Ajay Yadav, the state’s power minister resigning and claiming Hooda did not know how to lead.