The big news: Pakistan fanning trouble in the Valley, says J&K minister, and nine other top stories
Jairam Ramesh and Gautam Adani sparred over crony capitalism, and the Centre told the Delhi High Court it has ordered a police probe into the Essar tapes.
A look at the headlines right now:
- J&K Minister says Delhi has enough information about Pakistan's role in fanning trouble: On the same day, Venkaiah Naidu also said the terrorists in the Valley are getting support from the neighbourhood, without taking any names.
- Jairam Ramesh and Gautam Adani in spat about crony capitalism, Chhattisgarh coal mine: The Congress leader had claimed the business tycoon had benefitted under Narendra Modi’s rule, but Adani thanked Ramesh’s party instead.
- Delhi Police asked to conduct inquiry in Essar phone tapping case: The state government told the Delhi High Court that a decision to the effect had been taken by the Home Ministry.
- 300 Indians in South Sudan’s Juba where civil conflict is raging, Sushma Swaraj promises evacuation: The External Affairs Ministry took to Twitter to tell them not to panic.
- Social Justice Minister Ramdas Athawale wants quota for Brahmins, Marathas and Jats: He said he will write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi supporting reservations for the economically weaker sections of these communities.
- Supreme Court to hear arguments on referring plea againt Sabarimala ban on women to Constitution Bench: The lawyers for the temple asked the court to tread cautiously, saying a decision to allow women to enter might hurt age-old traditions.
- 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.
- Theresa May to be UK’s next prime minister after Andrea Leadsom withdraws from race: The junior energy minister said the home secretary has her ‘full support’.
- 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.
- Athletes Renjith Maheshwary, Dharambir Singh qualify for Rio Olympics: Maheshwary made it in the triple jump category and Singh qualified in the men's 200 metre sprint event.