The big news: Pakistan denies involvement in attack on Kashmir’s Uri base, and 9 other top stories
Shivpal Yadav expelled three senior leaders from Samajwadi Party, and the man accused of murdering a techie in Chennai in June committed suicide in prison.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Pakistan calls allegations regarding Uri attack baseless, asks for actionable intelligence on India's claims: The director generals of military operations of the two countries discussed security along the Line of Control after Sunday's breach that killed 17 soldiers.
- Shivpal Yadav expels SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav from party after being reinstated: Two other party leaders Arvind Pratap Yadav and Akhilesh Kumar Yadav were also sacked for allegedly being close aides of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's.
- Accused in Infosys techie murder Ramkumar commits suicide in jail, police say: The 22-year-old allegedly touched a live wire and electrocuted himself in his cell in Puzhal prison.
- Islamic State group claims responsibility for Minnesota attack, police say no proof to support claim: While authorities said they have nothing substantive to indicate that the attacker was not acting alone, the FBI believes it was a 'potential act of terrorism'.
- Arun Jaitley and Urjit Patel to attend IMF-World Bank summit in October: Finance ministers from Brics countries are expected to hold a meeting on economic issues on the sidelines of the annual event.
- New York blast an act of terrorism, but no links to international groups, says Governor Andrew Cuomo: The explosion, in which 29 people were injured, had caused 'significant damage', and they were 'lucky that there were no fatalities', he said.
- Chief Minister Pema Khandu appoints 26 PPA MLAs parliamentary secretaries in Arunachal Pradesh: BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma said they will decide on whether to join the Peoples Party of Arunachal government in the state.
- Paralympic athletes will be considered for Khel Ratna awards from next year, says Vijay Goel: The central government will soon put a ‘long-term action plan’ in place to give new direction to the field in the country, the sports minister said.
- 'Game of Thrones' breaks Emmys record with most number of wins ever: The show has got 38 wins over the last six seasons, including for best drama series and outstanding writing and directing for a drama series this time.
- Curfew in parts of Kashmir as separatist organisations call for march to three districts: Broadband services were restored late on Saturday after journalists protested against the communication ‘gag’.