A look at the headlines right now:

  1. Tamil Nadu announces Rs 2-crore reward for Paralympics gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi also praised the para-athlete, saying India was ‘elated’ by his and Varun Singh Bhati’s victory.
  2. 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.
  3. ABVP wins three seats in Delhi University Students' Union polls: The post of the joint secretary will be taken up by a candidate of the National Students' Union of India, which is the Congress' student wing.
  4. Brazil, US investigate bribery allegations in aircraft maker Embraer's $208-million deal with UPA: The company has been accused of paying commissions to a UK-based agent to secure the defence contract with the Indian government in 2008.
  5. Former RJD legislator Mohammad Shahabuddin released on bail in murder case after 11 years: The ex-Siwan MP was sent to prison in connection with the murder of a prime witness in the killing of two brothers, for which he was convicted earlier, as well.
  6. Shia Personal Law Board denounces triple talaq, drafts new model ‘nikahnama’: The organisation suggested that a modern marriage contract be adopted and also sought changes in the terms and conditions of wedlock under the Islamic law.
  7. Indian Army soldiers to take up positions in Kashmir's four worst-hit districts: General Dalbir Singh reviewed the situation in these regions, which saw severe clashes in the past two months, and directed his troops to maintain order.
  8. Indian acid attack survivor Reshma Qureshi walks the ramp at New York Fashion Week: The 19-year-old, who modeled for designer Archana Kochhar, has been campaigning against the open sale of the corrosive substance in the country.
  9. US, Russia sign Syria ceasefire pact, ‘cessation of hostilities’ from Monday: The agreement allows for humanitarian access to ‘besieged areas’, and the countries will also set up a joint centre to fight militant outfits.
  10. Independent MLAs Bains brothers forcibly removed from Punjab Assembly premises: The co-founders of new front Aawaaz-e-Punjab were carried out by security officers on the Speaker's orders after they repeatedly protested of the House.