The big news: Plane crash in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar kills five people, and nine other top stories
Other headlines: The police said the LeT was involved in Shujaat Bukhari’s murder, and Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in Helsinki on July 16.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Five people killed after chartered plane crashes in Ghatkopar: The five deceased were two pilots, two technicians and a civilian.
- Jammu and Kashmir Police say Lashkar-e-Taiba plotted Shujaat Bukhari’s murder in Pakistan: Inspector General of Police SP Pani said his department was searching for four accused in connection with the case.
- Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin summit will take place in Helsinki on July 16: The White House said the two leaders will discuss ‘a range of national security issues’ concerning the US and Russia.
- Amit Shah accuses TMC of unleashing violence in West Bengal: The BJP president said the Mamata Banerjee government was denying people access to Centre’s development schemes.
- Rupee collapses to a low of 69.10 against dollar in early trade before recovering marginally: Oil prices, which rose after the United States asked its allies to end all imports of crude oil from Iran by November 4, affected currency trade.
- Assam government will not publish National Register of Citizens on June 30 deadline: The register’s Assam coordinator said he would seek a fresh date from the Supreme Court during its hearing on July 2.
- Parties are forming alliances because of their greed for power, says Narendra Modi in Uttar Pradesh: The rally in Maghar is seen as the beginning of the BJP’s campaign for the 2019 Lok Sabha election.
- Tripura bans mobile internet, SMS services for 48 hours to prevent spread of child lifting rumours: The ban, which began at 2 pm, would also be applicable to messages sent by media personnel.
- United States cannot tolerate Pakistan becoming a safe haven for terrorists, says Nikki Haley: The envoy reiterated the US’ support for India’s membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
- Police may charge Arvind Kejriwal with conspiracy in Delhi chief secretary assault case, say reports: Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is also likely to be named in the chargesheet.