The big news: Nawaz Sharif expresses shock over Hizbul chief’s killing, and nine other top stories
Andrea Leadsom withdrew from race to be UK’s next prime minister, and Narendra Modi, in a reference to Zakir Naik, said preachers of hate threaten our society.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Nawaz Sharif expresses shock over Burhan Wani’s killing, criticises India’s use of ‘excessive force’ against civilians in Kashmir: The Pakistan prime minister also suggested that India hold a plebiscite to ascertain which of the two countries Kashmiris want to be a part of.
- Tory leader Andrea Leadsom withdraws from race to be UK's next prime minister: The junior energy minister said Home Secretary Theresa May, who is believed to be the favourite to succeed David Cameron, has her ‘full support’.
- Narendra Modi makes indirect reference to Zakir Naik, says preachers of hate threaten society: The Islamic preacher earlier said that he did not support terrorism and was ready to cooperate with any Indian investigative agency.
- Lalit Modi applies for citizenship in Caribbean tax haven Saint Lucia: His application is pending as the country’s Interpol has sought a report from India on criminal cases against him.
- Toll rises to 23 in Kashmir as protests against Hizbul commander's killing continue: The Amarnath Yatra reportedly resumed on Monday, after it was suspended for two days.
- Indian Paranormal Society CEO found dead in Delhi under mysterious circumstances: Police suspect Gaurav Tiwari committed suicide, but his family holds that they don’t believe the 32-year-old killed himself.
- Sensex gains more than 500 points, closes at 11-month high: According to market analysts, the US added 287,000 jobs last month and that led to a buoyant economy.
- Pokemon Go's success adds Rs 47,000 crore to Nintendo's market value after a stock rally: The Japanese giant has had a smashing success with its latest game that utilises augmented reality.
- Maria Sharapova to miss Rio Olympics after postponement of her doping appeal: The Court of Arbitration for Sport has deferred its decision on the Russian tennis player's plea against her two-year suspension to September.
- RK Pachauri gets bail in sexual harassment case, allowed to travel abroad: The former TERI chief was granted bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 50,000.