A look at the headlines right now:
- Those using innocent people to spread unrest in Kashmir will have to answer, says Narendra Modi: The prime minister also lauded Sakshi Malik, PV Sindhu and Dipa Karmakar during his Mann Ki Baat speech, but admitted India has ‘a long way to go’ in sports.
- ISRO successfully tests scramjet engine that uses atmospheric oxygen: The space research organisation launched the engine, which will reduce expenses for the INSAT-3DR satellite, on Sunday morning.
- Sachin Tendulkar hands over keys of BMW cars to Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar, PV Sindhu and her coach: The cricketing icon lauded them for their achievements at the Rio Olympics, and said he was proud to stand beside the women.
- Sri Sri Ravishankar meets Burhan Wani’s father Muzaffar at Bengaluru ashram: The spiritual guru tweeted that they discussed ‘several issues’, after Wani had gone there for treatment for health problems.
- Balochistan conflict: Protestors in Germany raise India flag, shout anti-Pakistan slogans: The group thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for raising awareness on the issue, and said they want to highlight the human rights abuses in the region.
- Centre likely to appoint new Jammu and Kashmir governor soon: According to reports, either former Uttarakhand chief minister General BC Khanduri or former home secretary Anil Baijal is likely to succeed NN Vohra.
- Union council chairman in Bangladesh caught on camera asking Muslim group to convert Hindus to Islam: In the 38-second video, Harunur Rashid is seen promising a group of Tablig Jamaat men all his support for their work.
- 12 coaches of Thiruvananthapuram-Mangalore Express derail near Kochi, no injuries reported: Fissures on the track appeared to be the reason for the accident, but a high-level inquiry will be conducted to determine what caused it.
- Celebrities may soon be penalised for endorsing products that make false claims, reports The Indian Express: According to the proposal, the endorser will have to pay a Rs 50-lakh fine and may also have to serve a jail term of up to five years.
- Donald Trump promises to start deportation of illegal immigrants immediately if elected president: The Republican nominee said he will build a wall along the Mexican border, prevent them from accessing welfare benefits, and will start a tracking system.
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