A look at the headlines right now:

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