A look at the headlines right now:

  1. Pakistan is a terrorist state, India says in response to Nawaz Sharif at UN: India also accused the neighbouring country of carrying out ‘war crimes’ through its ‘long-standing policy’ of harbouring terrorists.
  2. AAP legislator Somnath Bharti arrested for allegedly assaulting AIIMS security staff, gets bail: According to the FIR, the Malviya Nagar MLA had 'provoked a mob to damage the fence' of the government hospital.
  3. Emergency declared in Charlotte, North Carolina, after protestor is killed in clash with police: Around 16 police officers were also injured as demonstrators protested the fatal shooting of African-American man.
  4. New study finds smoking can permanently damage DNA: Researchers examined 16,000 people and found that 19 of the 7,000 affected genes among smokers fail to repair itself even after 30 years.
  5. One militant killed in ongoing encounter in Kashmir's Bandipora district: The gunfight began after security forces cordoned off a house in the forests of Aragam village after being tipped off about radicals hiding in the area.
  6. At least 42 dead after boat carrying refugees capsizes off Egypt: Officials said only around 150 people have been rescued so far and that the toll could rise. The boat was carrying around 600 people.
  7. IISc-Bangalore climbs 50 spots in world university rankings: The Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2016-17 rated it in the 201-250 band, making it the country's highest-ranked institution.
  8. GST Council meet begins today, state and Centre to try and reach consensus on division of control: Apart from crucial issues like tax rate and exemption, the council is also likely to select a vice chairperson from among the state finance ministers.
  9. Sensex gains 365 points in early trading as US Federal Reserve rate remains unchanged: Nifty also hit the 8,800-mark amid positive cues from Asian markets, supported by buyers in the banking and auto sectors.
  10. US Secretary of State John Kerry asks Pakistan to cooperate with Uri attack investigation: Deputy Secretary of State Anthony Blinken conveyed the country's offer to assist with India's inquiry in a phone call to Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar.