Top stories this morning.
1. Sharif rakes up Kashmir, hails Burhan Wani as 'young leader' at UN; India calls it an act of 'self-incrimination'
Raking up Kashmir at the UN, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif glorified slain Hizbul commander Burhan Wani as a "young leader" even as he expressed readiness for a "serious and sustained dialogue" with India for peaceful resolution of all outstanding disputes, especially Jammu and Kashmir. Read more
2. One country, one budget: What it means for you and the Railways
The nearly century-long practice of having a general budget and a separate railway budget is being scrapped. The Union cabinet on Wednesday also decided to advance the presentation of the unified budget. The actual date for Budget 2017-18 has not been announced, keeping in mind the schedule for assembly elections in states like Uttar Pradesh. The finance ministry had proposed to the cabinet that the annual Budget presentation be fixed for February 1 and complete the budget exercise by March 24.
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3. 500 and carrying bat: Indian cricket to hit a record today
A lot rides on India when they begin their 13-Test long season, starting with the three-match series against New Zealand at Green Park in Kanpur on Thursday. The Test assumes significance as it is India's 500th Test, and she will become the fourth among 10 Test-playing nations to reach this milestone. Read more
4. India’s dossier will expose how Pakistan exported terror to Europe as well
As part of its diplomatic offensive against Pakistan, New Delhi will name Pakistani-based terror operatives who have been striking alliances with international jihadi groups like Islamic State (IS) or Al-Qaida at international fora. Indian authorities explain that this will help harden world opinion against Pakistan for allowing terror groups to function freely from its soil. Read more
5. Karnataka defies Supreme Court order, not to release water to Tamil Nadu
After a day of political drama and meetings, the Karnataka government has decided not to release water to the Tamil Nadu against the Supreme Court verdict that directed the state to release 6,000 cusecs of water per day till September 27. The decision came after a series of state cabinet meetings and an all-party meet on Wednesday. Read more
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