A look at the headlines right now:

  1. 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.
  2. 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’.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.