The big news: Eight dead in protests in Kashmir after Hizbul chief’s death, and 9 other top stories
The government ordered an investigation into Zakir Naik foundation’s funding, and Serena Williams won her seventh Wimbledon title.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Eight dead as clashes break out in Kashmir, Amarnath Yatra suspended after Hizbul Mujahideen chief killed: A crowd of 20,000 gathered at 21-year-old Burhan Wani's funeral in his home town, Tral, in south Kashmir.
- Centre orders investigation into funding sources for Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation: The government has also asked cable TV operators not to broadcast the Islamic preacher's Peace TV.
- Wimbledon: Serena Williams beats Angelique Kerber in straight sets to win 22nd major: The 34-year-old American drew level with Steffi Graf for winning the most singles majors in women's tennis.
- 15 Kerala youths go missing from West Asia, families suspect that they have joined IS: Out of these, five are married couples and one of them has a two-year-old daughter.
- Petition calling for second Brexit referendum rejected by UK government: It was signed by more than 4 million Britons.
- US lawmakers bring in a new Bill to block H1-B visas, Indian IT firms could feel the crunch: The proposed legislation needs to be passed by the Senate before it reaches President Barack Obama.
- India and UK may sign post-Brexit trade pact, says Nirmala Sitharaman: The two countries will mutually decide on either a preferential or a free trade agreement.
- Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi dead at 88: The head of the Edhi Foundation had received a number of international honours including the Ramon Magsaysay Award and the Lenin Peace Prize.
- Dallas mayor says city is safe after ‘lone’ assailant Micah Johnson killed: The police found explosives in the home of Micah Johnson, an army veteran who had said he was angry at the recent police killings of African Americans.
- Delhi court asks Vijay Mallya to appear for hearing in case registered by ED: Patiala House Court lifted an exemption on the former liquor baron’s appearance in a case of violation of foreign exchange rules.