Check Top 5 news at 9 PM on August 12: Govt ready to address 'grievances', says PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the time has come for Pakistan to answer the world, on atrocities against people in Balochistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). He also said that the PoK is part of Jammu and Kashmir. Check Top 5 news of August 12 at 9PM.

1.All-party meet on Kashmir: Govt ready to address 'grievances', says PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the time has come for Pakistan to answer the world, on atrocities against people in Balochistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). He also said that the PoK is part of Jammu and Kashmir.

2.Taliban planning suicide attacks at Wagah and Ganda Singh borders on Independence Day

Pakistan’s top counter-terrorism agency has issued two alerts, warning about possible terror attacks by two Taliban suicide bombers at the Wagah and Ganda Singh borders with India around the Independence Day.

3.Supreme Court unhappy over delay in appointment of judges by Centre

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed unhappiness over Centre’s failure to implement the collegium’s decision on transfer and appointment of judges and chief justices of high courts, observing “why there is mistrust”, and asked the Attorney General to seek instruction from the government.

4. 'Shocked and appalled', says Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan as UK rejects his visa application

UK High Commission on Friday rejected Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan’s visa application. The 70-year-old artist, who was to perform at the Royal Festival Hall next month, said he is “shocked and appalled” at the rejection of his visa application.

5. In Men's discus throw India's Vikas Gowda fails to qualify for finals

In Men's discus throw India's Vikas Gowda failed to qualify for finals. Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponappa crash out after losing 16-21, 21-16, 17-21 to S Piek-E Muskens of Netherlands in a badminton match at Rio Games.