The big news: Wrestler Narsingh Yadav fails doping test, alleges conspiracy, and 9 other top stories
IAF filed a formal complaint in connection with its missing aircraft, and India expelled three Chinese journalists for reportedly overstaying their visas.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Rio-bound wrestler Narsingh Pancham Yadav fails doping test: The 26-year-old, however, said it was a conspiracy to prevent him from representing India in the 74 kg freestyle event at the Olympics.
- IAF files formal complaint with Tamil Nadu police as search for missing aircraft enters third day: Eastern Naval Command Chief Vice Admiral HCS Bisht said they were 'augmenting their search efforts', despite rough conditions at sea.
- India expels three Chinese journalists for reportedly overstaying their visas: The senior scribes from Xinhua news agency had been impersonating people and visiting restricted areas, according to a report.
- AAP legislator Aamanatullah Khan arrested for allegedly threatening a woman: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal confirmed the news on Twitter, and party workers took to the streets to protest against the arrest.
- AFSPA can be revoked on an 'experimental basis', says Mehbooba Mufti: The Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, however, clarified that this did not mean they wanted the controversial Act to be 'revoked immediately and in entirety'.
- Goons associated with BJP-RSS behind Una Dalit assault, PM's silence is unfortunate, says Mayawati: The BSP leader said Narendra Modi's unwillingness to talk about the incident shows that his party is 'not with the Dalit community'.
- Seven Bajrang Dal members arrested in Karnataka for attacking Dalit family over cow slaughter claims: Local police had earlier filed a case against three members of the family for allegedly stealing and butchering a cow.
- BJP suspends MLC Tunnaji Pandey after police arrest him for molesting a minor girl: The legislator has denied the allegations, saying he was merely using his phone charger when the girl, who had been sleeping, started screaming.
- 19-year-old from Haryana sets Under-20 world record for javelin throw: Neeraj Chopra won gold after throwing a distance of 86.48 metre in the finals of the U-20 World Championships.
- Whole of Jammu and Kashmir belongs to India, Sushma Swaraj tells Pakistan: The external affairs minister made a strong statement after Pakistan’s prime minister said Kashmir would one day be part of his country.