The big news: Zakir Naik says he is 'messenger of peace' maligned by media, and 9 other top stories
At least 84 people dead in Bastille Day attack in Nice, and Hardik Patel was released from Surat jail after nine months.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Suicide bombing is haraam in Islam, but permitted as war tactic by many scholars, says Zakir Naik: Addressing the press through Skype, the 50-year-old televangelist said the media altered his responses and misguided people.
- At least 84 killed as attacker drives heavy truck into crowd on Bastille Day in Nice: The assailant was shot dead by local police, who found weapons and grenades inside the 25-tonne vehicle.
- Patidar agitation leader Hardik Patel released from Surat jail after nine months: The Gujarat High Court granted the 23-year-old bail in sedition and rioting cases and police imposed prohibitory orders hours before he was to leave the prison.
- UPA government pushed for interest rate cuts, stalled appointments, says ex-RBI governor D Subbarao: In his book 'Who Moved My Interest Rate?', he said both Pranab Mukherjee and P Chidambaram interfered in the bank's policy making during his 2008-2013 term.
- US calls for talks among India, Pakistan and Kashmir to resolve dispute: The request came after India's response to the neighbouring country raising the matter of the ongoing clashes in the Valley at a United Nations platform.
- Reinstated Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki seeks 'reasonable time' for floor test: The Congress leader said Acting Governor Tathagata Roy's decision to call for a floor test within 48 hours of his arrival in Itanagar was hasty and unwarranted.
- Chargesheet in AgustaWestland scam likely this year, Centre tells Supreme Court: The top court dismissed a petition that sought an FIR against political leaders allegedly involved in the case, including Congress President Sonia Gandhi.
- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's escort car falls into a gorge near Darjeeling in North Bengal: All six security men travelling in the vehicle were rescued, though three of them suffered serious injuries and were taken to a hospital.
- Master of None's Aziz Ansari first Indian-American to bag Emmy nominations: The Netflix series has been recommended for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy.
- Kashmir clashes: Deputy CM says government will not tolerate anti-national activities: The state administration has appealed to separatist groups to help them bring peace in the Valley.