The big news: Pampore siege on for second day as militants evade capture, and nine other top stories
A Pakistani journalist was banned from leaving the country after reporting on its military, and the UN appealed for $120 million in humanitarian aid for Haiti.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Explosions heard from government building in Pampore, Kashmir, as siege continues into second day: A number of militants are believed to be holed up inside the Entrepreneurship Development Institute complex.
- Pakistani journalist barred from leaving country for report on government-military exchange: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's office has issued a statement calling the news item, which was published in Dawn, 'false and fabricated'.
- UN appeals for $120 million to meet Haiti’s ‘most urgent needs’: The international body has already allocated $5 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund after Hurricane Matthew devastated the island country.
- Do not interfere in our religious practices, say Jain leaders after 13-year-old girl dies fasting: The Jain community in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, however, is expected to put out an informal directive advising parents to discourage minors from fasting.
- Narendra Modi and Nawaz Sharif are playing politics over dead bodies, says former Baloch CM: Akhtar Mengal said the Indian prime minister had no interest in Balochistan, and his Pakistani counterpart had similar disregard for Kashmiris.
- Shooter Jitu Rai wins 'Champion of Champions' title after reaching ISSF World Cup Final: The International Shooting Sport Federation announced the award for him, along with a cash prize of €5,000.
- China suggests India joining NSG is a possibility as long as ‘certain rules are respected’, reports Reuters: The country’s Vice Foreign Minister Li Baodong said China ‘is willing to have further communications with the Indian side, to increase consensus’.
- Industrial output falls for second consecutive month in August: Output in capital goods fell a massive 22.2%, while the mining and manufacturing sectors also recorded losses.
- Ravichandran Ashwin’s six-wicket haul extends India's dominance on Day 3: At the close of play, the hosts finished with a lead of 276 after bowling New Zealand out for 299 in the first innings.
- Two arrested in Tamil Nadu for allegedly spreading rumours about Jayalalithaa’s health: The AIADMK also launched a social media campaign on Monday, urging supporters to help end speculation about the chief minister’s condition.
