1) Indian PM Narendra Modi has accepted the invitation from US President Barack Obama and will meet the latter at the White House on September 30. The meeting is expected to bring big changes to the relations between India and the US.

2) The controversial bill, giving the nod to Polavaram project in Andhra Pradesh, has been passed by Lok Sabha despite strong protests from the BJD in Odisha and TRS in Telangana.

3) The Centre has tabled the Telecom Regulatory Authority Amendment Bill in the Parliament to facilitate appointment of Nripendra Mishra as the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, the Congress, Trinamool Congress and other parties have decided to oppose the bill.