A look at the headlines right now:

  1. On the streets of Srinagar and social media, Kashmiris protestagainst killing of Amarnath pilgrims: Civil society groups held a demonstration in the state capital.
  2. Donald Trump’s son releases emails that show Russia’s offer to support the presidential campaign: In his reply, he had welcomed the proposal to damage Hillary Clinton’s chances.
  3. Adityanath government allocates Rs 36,000 crore for farm loan waivers in UP: The Cabinet has earmarked Rs 551.28 crore to reimburse the fees of students belonging to economically backward classes.
  4. Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has definitely been killed, says Syrian monitor: The militant group said it will soon announce a successor.
  5. BCCI names Ravi Shastri the new Team India coach: Zaheer Khan was appointed the bowling coach and Rahul Dravid the overseas batting coach.
  6. Gorkha Janmukti Morcha announces fast-unto-death programme in Darjeeling from July 15: Those who were given awards by the West Bengal government have decided to return them on July 13 in protest against the current situation in the state.
  7. Paris and Los Angeles will host 2024 and 2028 Olympics: Both have till September to decide on who will hold the event in their cities first, after which the IOC will step in.
  8. United States and Qatar sign deal to crack down on terror financing: Qatar’s Foreign Minister said the agreement was ‘not related to the recent crisis and blockade’ imposed on it by its Gulf neighbours.
  9. More than 200 boys detained at Bengaluru railway station on trafficking fears, released after seven hours: The students along with their teachers were returning from their Ramadan vacation.
  10. At least 14 feared dead after landslide in Arunachal Pradesh’s Papum Pare district: Additional Deputy Commissioner Jalash Pertin said there were low chances of finding survivors.