A look at the headlines right now:
- One nation in Asia responsible for spreading terrorism in the region, says PM Narendra Modi: Amid worsening relations with Pakistan, he said that the country can not handle its own issues in regions like Baloch, but tried to dictate policy on Kashmir. Earlier, Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif said Uri attack could be the fallout of atrocities in Kashmir.
- Joint military drill will not be held in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, confirms Russian embassy: The embassy in India said media reports suggesting that the exercise will open in Gilgit-Baltistan were 'erroneous' and 'mischievous'.
- At least five people killed in a shooting at a shopping mall near Seattle: The police shared a picture of the suspected gunman on social media.
- Sania Mirza-Barbora Strycova win Pan Pacific Open title: The Indo-Czech pair beat China's Chen Liang and Zhaoxuan Yang in straight sets of 6-1, 6-1 in the final on Saturday.
- Jeremy Corbyn re-elected leader of Britain’s Labour party: The result is a blow to political leaders who campaigned against him for apparently not working hard enough to keep Britain in the EU.
- India finish Day 3 of Test match at 159/1, dominate New Zealand to take 2nd innings lead of 215: Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja accounted for nine of the Kiwi wickets.
- Designate Pakistan state sponsor of terrorism, demands Indian-Americans' White House petition: The petition said the campaign was important to the people of the US, India and other countries that are continuously affected by Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
- Donald Trump propagating dangerous ideas, says rock legend Bruce Springsteen: He endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, and said 'she would be a very, very good president'.
- At least 12 dead in triple suicide attacks in Tikrit, Iraq: Officials said militants shot at a security check-point before driving a vehicle carrying explosives into it.
- More than 100 protestors arrested in Coimbatore for rioting after murder of Hindu Munnani leader: All of them were charged with rioting and damaging public property, and reports said more arrests will be made.
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