A look at the headlines right now:

  1. 10 militants killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector: A total of 15 militants were reportedly trying to infiltrate into the Indian side from across the border.
  2. Karnataka must release 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery water a day to Tamil Nadu from September 21 to 27, says SC: The apex court has also asked the Centre to constitute the Cauvery Management Board within four weeks.
  3. India, China experiencing remarkable growth, says Barack Obama at UN General Assembly: The outgoing United States president also urged Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian land and asked Palestine to recognise its neighbour.
  4. US Secretary of State John Kerry cautions Pakistan against allowing terrorists to use its territory: He also called for restraint in Islamabad's nuclear weapon's programme.
  5. Amar Singh named Samajwadi Party national general secretary: Last week, Singh was dragged into the ongoing dispute in the party between Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav.
  6. Kapil Dev rebukes reporter for asking why Pakistan is not participating in the Kabaddi World Cup: 'If you are a Hindustani you should not ask the question at all,' the former captain of India’s cricket team said.
  7. Moody's unlikely to change India's sovereign rating for a year or two: The agency said it needs ‘more evidence’ of fiscal consolidation and reforms.
  8. Mumbai urban planner PK Das wins $100,000 Jane Jacobs medal: The award recognises Das' work in slum rehabilitation, waterfront restoration and participatory planning.
  9. Sensex, Nifty close lower on cautious sentiments ahead of US Fed, Bank of Japan meetings: While the American central bank is expected to keep its interest rates unchanged, investors are looking for indications of a hike in the future.
  10. United Nations suspends all aid shipments to Syria after 20 people were killed in attack on a convoy: UN aid chief Stephen O'Brien said that if the attack was deliberate, it would amount to a war crime.