A look at the headlines right now:

  1. At all-party delegation meeting, Mehbooba Mufti government stays away from Kashmir unrest issue: The ruling PDP representatives spoke about release of funds by the Centre, review of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and pump action shotguns instead.
  2. Pope Francis proclaims Mother Teresa a saint at canonisation ceremony in Vatican City: The pontiff said Saint Teresa of Calcutta shamed world leaders for the 'crimes of poverty they themselves created'.
  3. India's NSG membership will help Tokyo promote non-proliferation, says Japan: A senior Japanese Foreign Ministry official said the Shinzo Abe government will continue to work with New Delhi on the latter's bid to enter the elite group.
  4. RBI governor's ranking must be raised, Raghuram Rajan urges Centre: The former central bank chief also emphasised on the need to maintain the institution's independence and sought a clarification on its role in certain areas.
  5. Border with Syria cleared of all terror groups, including Islamic State, says Turkish PM Binali Yildirim: Besides this militant outfit, Turkey considers Kurdish groups terrorist organisations, as well.
  6. RTI applicants will soon get real-time updates through SMSs and emails regarding their appeals: The Central Information Commission will start using a new software from next week that will help make the process faster and more convenient.
  7. RSS worker hacked to death in Kerala's Kannur, hours after country bomb attack on CPI(M) cadre: Police suspect it was a retaliatory assault as the region has been witnessing a spate of clashes between the right-wing and Left organisations.
  8. Senior AAP leaders in Delhi, Punjab are exploiting women and promising tickets, says party MLA: While Devinder Sehrawat wrote to Arvind Kejriwal about 'debauchery' within the party, its Delhi unit convener Dilip Pandey said he has no proof of his claims.
  9. BRICS must 'intensify joint efforts' to fight terrorism, says Narendra Modi: In remarks that seemed aimed at Pakistan, the prime minister said terrorists 'do not own banks or weapons factories' and whoever funds them must be stopped.
  10. Indian officials indicate an end to DCNS proposal for three new submarines after Scorpene data leak: A spokesperson for the French defence contractor said they were not informed of the decision and that talks were ongoing with the government.