The big news: Army chief dismisses UN report on rights violations in J&K, and 9 other top stories
Other headlines: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have reportedly identified Shujaat Bukhari’s killers, and the US asked India to stop importing oil from Iran.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Army chief Bipin Rawat calls UN’s report on Kashmir motivated: Rawat said he did not need to speak about the the Indian Army’s human rights record as it was ‘well known to all’.
- Jammu and Kashmir Police have identified editor Shujaat Bukhari’s killers, say reports: One of the three men who allegedly gunned down Bukhari is Pakistani militant Naveed Jatt, who escaped from police custody in February.
- US wants India and allies to stop importing crude oil from Iran by November 4: Meanwhile, Donald Trump accused New Delhi of charging 100% tariff on import of US products.
- In video clip, Siddaramaiah appears to express doubt over JD(S)-Congress coalition completing term: The former Karnataka chief minister is heard saying that the coalition government would possibly last only till the 2019 General Elections.
- Sukhoi aircraft crashes near Nashik, both pilots safe: The pilots ejected safely before the aircraft hit the ground.
- US judge orders border authorities to reunite immigrant families within a month: In cases of children who are younger than five, the deadline is 14 days.
- Four actresses resign from Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes over decision to reinstate Dileep: Remya Nambeesan, Rima Kallingal, Geethu Mohandas and the survivor of the sexual assault allegedly planned by Dileep have stepped down.
- SC refuses to transfer disqualified AIADMK MLAs’ case out of Madras High Court: The top court, however, appointed a new judge to hear the matter.
- Now, EPFO members can withdraw 75% of Provident Fund after 30 days of unemployment: After two months without a job, the members will be allowed to take the remaining 25% of their funds and fully settle the account.
- Showers bring relief in Delhi-NCR, monsoon likely to arrive on Thursday: The maximum temperature is likely to be around 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will drop to 28 degrees Celsius for the rest of the week.