The big news: 8 CRPF jawans killed in militant attack in Jammu & Kashmir, and 9 other top stories
Bihar police arrest Arts topper in cheating scam, and Defence Ministry approves proposal to buy 145 Howitzer artillery guns from the US.
A look at the headlines right now:
1. Eight jawans killed, more than 20 hurt after militants open fire at a CRPF bus in Jammu & Kashmir: The CRPF commandant said while two terrorists have been killed, the operation is still underway as two others are believed to be hiding in the area.
2. Bihar topper scam: Police arrest Ruby Rai who scored highest in Arts after she failed re-test: The Special Investigation Team will produce the 17-year-old student in court on Sunday.
3. Defence Ministry approves proposal to buy 145 Howitzer artillery guns from the US: Of these, 120 will be assembled in India in partnership with Mahindra, while the rest will be received in flyaway condition.
4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Smart City projects in Pune: As many as 14 projects are designated for Pune alone, and 69 projects are earmarked for 19 other cities across the country.
5. Beach shacks in Goa will have CCTV cameras installed from October: State Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar said the government will also ensure proper garbage disposal and adequate number of toilets along the beaches.
6. Hillary Clinton ahead of Donald Trump in popularity, predicts Reuters poll: While 46.6% of the voters are likely to support Clinton, 33.3% are expected to back Trump.
7. Robert Vadra calls Subramanian Swamy's 'waiter' remark 'classist, deplorable and derogatory': The BJP leader retorted by saying that Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law should concentrate on staying out of jail.
8. Leaders of six European Union founding nations meet to discuss Brexit: Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium and Luxembourg attended the meeting called by Germany’s foreign minister.
9. At least 7,000 girls do not have proper toilet facilities in Haryana schools, reveals study: According to a National University of Educational Planning and Administration survey, girls' toilets in 52 schools are not in working condition.
10. Anantnag polls: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti wins by more than 11,000 votes: The newly-inducted chief minister needed to win this election to join the state legislature.