The big news: Toll in Kashmir clashes climbs to 16, and nine other top stories
Islamic preacher Zakir Naik was elected to a council of the AMU in 2013, and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called Islamic State militants ‘dogs from hell’.
A look at the headlines right now:
- At least 16 dead, more than 150 injured as clashes break out in Kashmir after Hizbul chief's death: Authorities have reportedly allowed the Amarnath Yatra to resume, and Mehbooba Mufti has urged security personnel to avoid 'disproportionate use of force'.
- Islamic preacher Zakir Naik was elected to Aligarh Muslim University's inner council in 2013: The televangelist served as a ‘representative of Muslim culture and learning’ at the university for three years.
- Islamic State militants are dogs from hell, says Asaduddin Owaisi: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief said if Muslims find them, they will cut them up into 100 pieces.
- Narendra Modi signs $92-million deal on water resource management in Tanzania: This was one of the five agreements the prime minister signed in Dar es Salaam, where he is on the third leg of his four-nation tour in Africa.
- Vijay Mallya diverted around Rs 1,225 crore, says United Spirits Limited: The Diageo-owned company said Force India Formula One, Watson Ltd, Continental Administrative Services and Modall Securities Ltd were some of the beneficiaries.
- Five of the 15 missing Muslims from Kerala had converted to Islam a year ago: Intelligence sources believe one of those missing is in Afghanistan, while another was still in India.
- Wholesale markets across Maharashtra will remain closed from Monday after call for indefinite strike: This is to protest against the changes made in the Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act, which will let farmers sell their produce directly to wholesalers.
- Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi’s donated eyes give vision to two in Karachi: After his death on Friday, the renowned social worker’s family fulfilled his will and donated his corneas to the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplant.
- Serena Williams beats Angelique Kerber in straight sets in Wimbledon to win 22nd major: The 34-year-old American drew level with Steffi Graf for winning the most number of singles majors in women's tennis.
- Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s account latest target of hacker group OurMine: It had earlier compromised Google chief Sundar Pichai’s Quora profile and Facebook head Mark Zuckerberg’s Twitter and Pinterest accounts.