A look at the headlines right now:
- Mirza-Bopanna lose in the semifinal of Olympics tennis, will have to play for a bronze medal now: The Indian duo was defeated by Venus Williams and Rajeev Ram of the US after going one set up.
- India will only discuss cross-border militancy with Pakistan, says MEA: Vikas Swarup said the other relevant issues for talks include infiltration by militants such as Bahadur Ali and follow-ups on the Mumbai and Pathankot attacks.
- China to send top negotiator to India for NSG issue, says Indian Express: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi have also decided that the directors general of disarmament will meet soon.
- Lalita Babar qualifies for 3,000 metre steeplechase Olympics final: She became the first Indian woman since PT Usha to make it to the final of an Olympics track event.
- 10 injured in grenade blast in Jammu and Kashmir: The explosion took place in the Poonch district.
- Bulandshahr gangrape survivor moves Supreme Court seeking FIR against Azam Khan for his remark: In her petition, the minor also asked the court to transfer the case to Delhi and oversee the investigation.
- Culture Ministry photoshops an Indian flag on to a Pakistan jet in Independence Day video: The Twitter handle of the Mahesh Sharma-led ministry removed the clip after users pointed out the gaffe.
- Islamic State leader Hafiz Saeed Khan was killed in a drone strike, claims United States: The terror group commander was allegedly eliminated in a joint operation by the US and Afghan special forces on July 26.
- Maharashtra Sadan scam: Chagan Bhujbal's family served eviction notice by the Enforcement Department: The investigating agency has attached assets worth Rs 90 crore owned by the former deputy chief minister and his family in connection with the multi-crore case.
- Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter harassed on Facebook: She later exposed the man by posting screenshots of the messages.
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