A look at the headlines right now:

  1. On the streets of Srinagar and social media, Kashmiris protest against killing of Amarnath pilgrims: Civil society groups held a demonstration in the state capital.
  2. Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed, confirms Syrian monitor: The militant group said it will soon announce a successor
  3. BCCI says ‘no decision yet’ after reports claim Ravi Shastri was the new Team India coach: The board had not made a formal announcement on the alleged appointment.
  4. At least 14 feared dead after landslide hits Arunachal Pradesh’s Papum Pare district: Additional Deputy Commissioner Jalash Pertin said there were low chances of finding survivors.
  5. Malayalam film associations expel actor Dileep after his arrest in actress’ abduction case: Lawyer K Ramkumar said his bail application may be taken up tomorrow.
  6. JD(U) gives RJD four days to ‘come clean’ on charges against Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi Yadav: JD(U) leader Ramai Ram said Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had ‘put the ball in RJD’s court’.
  7. Sensex, Nifty close at new all-time highs: The rise in the markets was the result of investors’ expectations that upcoming data on inflation and industrial production will be encouraging.
  8. India and China must not allow differences to become disputes, says Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar: He said he was confident that India would handle the current standoff with China in the Doklam plateau.
  9. Supreme Court stays Centre’s notification banning the sale of cattle for slaughter: The top court said livelihoods could not be ‘subjected to uncertainties’.
  10. Former West Bengal governor Gopal Krishna Gandhi is Opposition’s choice for vice president: The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi was unanimously picked by the members of 18 Opposition parties.