A look at the headlines right now:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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'.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. '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.
  10. 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’.