Evening news wrap: SC warns Bihar SIR may be scrapped if illegality found; PM Modi launches Rs 36k cr projects in Bihar & more

The Supreme Court said that voter roll revision will be struck down if illegality is found, with its October 7 verdict to apply nationwide. In another development, PM Modi inaugurated Purnea Airport’s new terminal and launched Rs 36,000 crore projects, including a National Makhana Board.Here are top 5 stories that made headlines today:SC warns of striking down Bihar voter roll revision if illegalities foundThe Supreme Court warned that if any irregularities are found in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls, the entire process will be cancelled. The bench also clarified that its final verdict, due on October 7, will apply across India, not just Bihar. Read full storyPM Modi launches Rs 36,000 crore projects in Bihar, unveils National Makhana BoardPM Narendra Modi inaugurated the interim terminal at Purnea Airport and laid the foundation stone for projects worth around Rs 36,000 crore in Bihar. He also launched the National Makhana Board to boost production, technology, processing, exports and branding. Chief minister Nitish Kumar and other leaders also joined the event. Read full storyIndia-US trade talks to resume on September 15Fresh trade talks between India and the US will begin on Tuesday, with US negotiator Brendan Lynch arriving tonight. India’s Rajesh Agrawal will lead discussions from the Indian side. Talks on a BTA face hurdles, especially as US demands to open India’s farm and dairy sectors. Read full storyAsia Cup handshake row: PCB demands ICC remove match refereeThe Pakistan Cricket Board has complained to the ICC after a controversy over players not shaking hands during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash in Dubai. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi alleged match referee Andy Pycroft instructed Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha to avoid the customary handshake at the toss. Read full storyDelhi woman in BMW crash that killed finance ministry officer arrestedDelhi Police arrested Gaganpreet Kaur, accused of driving the BMW that killed Navjot Singh, a deputy secretary in the finance ministry. Singh’s wife, Sandeep, was seriously injured and alleged that Kaur ignored her pleas to take them to nearby hospitals like AIIMS, instead drove them to a smaller facility 22 km away. Read full story