A look at the headlines right now:

  1. New UN sanctions against North Korea likely as world leaders condemn latest nuclear test: Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the United Nations Security Council to take 'appropriate action' against the 'brazen breach' of its resolutions.
  2. Mariappan Thangavelu wins gold, Varun Bhati bags bronze in men's T42 high jump at Rio Paralympics 2016: The third Indian participating in the event, Sharad Kumar, finished sixth despite an excellent start.
  3. Indian Army to take up positions in Kashmir's four worst-hit districts: General Dalbir Singh reviewed the situation in these regions and directed his troops to maintain order in the state.
  4. Zakir Naik's NGO says it donated Rs 50 lakh to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation in 2011: The Congress said the amount was given to the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and they had returned it, the Islamic Research Foundation said there was no refund.
  5. Bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia approved by US Congress: The White House has indicated that President Barack Obama will veto the legislation over concerns that it will make Americans overseas vulnerable to legal risks.
  6. At least 12 killed in Islamic State group attack on Shi'ites at a Baghdad mall: More than 50 others were wounded in the two explosions, which went off at the entrance and parking lot of Nakheel Mall in the eastern side of the Iraqi capital.
  7. Mohammed Shahabuddin released on bail after 11-year term in Rajiv Raushan murder case: Supporters of the former RJD MLA, including party lawmakers and former ministers, have reportedly planned a grand welcome in his native village.
  8. Bains brothers, co-founders of Sidhu's Aawaaz-e-Punjab, thrown out of Assembly: The independent MLAs were removed from the premises on the speaker's orders after they created ruckus in the House.
  9. Facebook puts iconic ‘napalm girl’ photo back up after facing flak for censoring it: Norway’s largest newspaper had run an editorial panning Mark Zuckerberg and his company for deleting their piece featuring the Vietnam war picture.
  10. Centre told to respond to AAP's petitions on lieutenant governor's administrative powers: The Supreme Court refused to stay the verdict as the battle for control of the National Capital Region continued.