The big news: Army DGMO condemns ‘dastardly’ mutilation of soldiers’ bodies, and 9 other top stories
Other headlines: The EC cancelled Kashmir’s Anantnag bye-polls, and Chinese media said the country has a ‘vested interest’ in helping resolve Kashmir crisis.
A look at the headlines right now:
- India is claiming that soldiers’ bodies were mutilated to divert attention from Kashmir, says Pakistan: The BSF said the Pakistani border force that mutilated bodies of two Indian soldiers also comprised trained militants.
- Election Commission cancels Anantnag bye-poll: The polling monitor said the situation in the state was not feasible at the moment to hold an election
- China’s One Belt-One Road programme gives it vested interest in solving Kashmir dispute, says report: Beijing considers the mediation process between India and Pakistan as one of its major challenges in safeguarding its overseas interests.
- India is expected to record 7.1% growth this year, 7.5% in 2018, says a UN report: The analysis warns of the risks the country faces from the concentration of bad loans in public sector banks.
- Woman who accused Gujarat BJP MP of rape arrested after he alleges blackmail: KC Patel had claimed the lawyer had drugged and filmed him.
- Canadian defence minister of Indian origin urged to resign for making inflated military claims: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended Harjit Singh Sajjan and said he had his full confidence.
- Merger talks between AIADMK factions may fail over Sasikala, Dinakaran’s expulsion: Panneerselvam said the ruling camp had not yet withdrawn the affidavit it had submitted to the EC, naming her as their general secretary.
- Cows in Uttar Pradesh now have an exclusive ambulance service: The Gauvansh Chikitsa Mobile Vans will rescue ill or ailing cows and take them to gaushalas or veterinarians.
- Infosys to hire 10,000 US workers, open four new local hubs after Trump’s H-1B visa reform: CEO Vishal Sikka said they will train engineers with software development skills and aim to bring in more qualified employees.
- Consumers can track mobile tower radiation using Telecom Department’s new portal: Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha said ‘Tarang Sanchar’ will help clear ‘myths and misconceptions’ about related electromagnetic emissions.
