New Delhi, Sep 10 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 1 pm: NATION DEL4 MODI-TRUMP

PM Modi says he looks forward to speaking with Trump New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reacted warmly to US President Donald Trump's positive assessment of trade talks between the two countries, expressing confidence that the ongoing negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the partnership between them.

DEL16 ED-KA-CONG MLA-LD ARREST

ED arrests Karnataka Cong MLA Sail in money laundering case Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Karnataka Congress MLA Satish Krishna Sail in a money laundering case linked to alleged illegal iron ore export in the state, official sources said on Wednesday.

DEL17 EC-VOTERS LIST-SIR

EC top brass brainstorms with state poll machinery on pan-India SIR preparedness New Delhi: A crucial meeting of the Election Commission with its state officials is underway to discuss preparations for a pan-India roll out of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

DEL5 EC-BIHAR-AADHAAR

Accept Aadhaar card as 12th document: EC tells Bihar poll authority New Delhi: The Election Commission has asked its Bihar poll machinery to accept Aadhaar card as an additional document to establish the identity of electors following the Supreme Court's directives.

DEL22 CONG-PM-TRUMP

Cong takes dig at PM Modi, reminds of Trump's ceasefire claims '35 times' New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks describing India and the US as "natural partners", asking whether they are so natural that President Donald Trump has declared on "over 35 different occasions" that he brought about the India-Pakistan "ceasefire" using trade as the instrument of leverage.

DEL14 DL-SUSPECTED TERRORIST-ARREST

Delhi Police, Jharkhand ATS nab 2 suspected ISIS operatives New Delhi: In a joint operation, Delhi Police's Special Cell, Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Ranchi police have arrested two suspected ISIS operatives, an official said on Wednesday.

DEL20 PAR-PANEL-FAKE NEWS

Par panel recommends amending penal provision, mandatory fact-checking system to crack down on fake news New Delhi: Calling fake news a threat to public order and democratic process, a parliamentary committee has recommended amending penal provisions, increasing fine and fixing accountability to tackle the challenge. By Kumar Rakesh

BOM3 CG-TIGER POPULATION

Chhattisgarh tiger count leaps from 17 to 35 in three years; wildlife conservation priority, says CM Raipur: The tiger population in Chhattisgarh has doubled over the past three years, jumping from 17 to 35, officials said on Wednesday.

BOM2 GJ-PATEL-NEPAL

Bhupendra Patel govt urges Centre to help Gujaratis stranded in Nepal Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has reached out to the Centre for the safe return of people from the state, including tourists and students, caught up in Nepal, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said Wednesday.

LEGAL: LGD10 SC-ASSENT-BILLS

Governor bound by aid, advice of council of minister in granting prosecution sanction: Telangana to SC New Delhi: The Congress-ruled Telangana government on Wednesday said ordinarily the governor is bound by the aid and advice of the council of ministers even while dealing with grant of prosecution sanction except for the instance where a minister or the chief minister is involved in a criminal case.

LGD6 DL-HC-ABHISHEK BACHCHAN

Actor Abhishek Bachchan moves Delhi HC to protect his publicity, personality rights New Delhi: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan on Wednesday urged the Delhi High Court to protect his publicity and personality rights, and to restrain websites and platforms from using his image, likeness, persona and fake videos, including sexually explicit material.

LGD11 DL-HC-LD KARISMA KAPOOR

Assets row: Karisma's kids got Rs 1,900 crore, what more do they want? Sanjay Kapur's wife asks New Delhi: Priya Kapur, wife of late businessman Sanjay Kapur, on Wednesday informed the Delhi High Court that the two children from his former wife Karisma Kapoor had already received Rs 1,900 crore from the family trust and asked "what more do they want"?

FOREIGN: FGN16 NEPAL-LD SITUATION

Nepal Army imposes nationwide restrictive orders, curfew to curb possible violence Kathmandu:The Nepal Army on Wednesday imposed nationwide restrictive orders followed by a curfew to quell possible violence under the guise of protest, a day after deadly anti-government demonstrations forced Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s resignation, leaving key buildings in flames and the nation on edge. By Shirish B Pradhan

FGN7 US-INDIA-LD TRUMP

India, US continuing negotiations to address trade barriers: Trump New York/Washington: Signalling a thaw in the bilateral chill between India and the US, President Donald Trump has said he feels “certain” that there will be "no difficulty" for the two countries to come to a “successful conclusion” in trade talks and he looks forward to speaking with his "very good friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coming weeks. By Yoshita Singh

PTI SMV NB

Money laundering enforcement leads to arrest in alleged illegal export probe, amid debates over prosecution sanction and privacy protections. Enforcement action under money laundering laws included the Enforcement Directorate's arrest of a state legislator in a probe linked to alleged illegal iron ore exports, reflecting investigations into proceeds of suspected illicit trade. Telangana's position before the Supreme Court emphasizes that a governor is ordinarily bound by the aid and advice of the council of ministers when granting prosecution sanction, save where a minister or chief minister is involved. The summary also records a civil claim for protection of publicity and personality rights against online misuse and parliamentary recommendations to amend penal provisions and mandate fact checking to combat fake news.