A look at the headlines right now:

  1. Narendra Modi to become the first Indian head of state to visit Israel: Defence will be high on the agenda during the Prime Minister’s three-day visit, which marks the completion of 25 years of diplomatic relations.
  2. We too are different from 1962, will take measures to defend ourselves, says China on Jaitley’s remarks: Beijing also accused India of using Bhutan as a ‘cover up’ for the ‘illegal entry’ of its troops into Doklam.
  3. Salahuddin’s confession that Hizbul Mujahideen carried out terror attacks proves us right, says Centre: A Home Ministry spokesperson also said Salahuddin was ‘instrumental’ in providing funds to terrorists and separatists.
  4. UP police officer who jailed BJP leaders calls her transfer a reward for good work: Shrestha Thakur, on her Facebook page, said she was happy with the move, though she later took the post down.
  5. At least 18 feared dead after tourist bus hits truck, bursts into flames in Germany: The accident took place when the vehicles were stuck in a traffic jam on the motorway close to the Bavarian town of Stammbach.
  6. Uttar Pradesh police detain Dalit protesters who wanted to present Adityanath with giant bar of soap: The activists were held in Lucknow and Jhansi on Sunday and Monday. Eight were taken into custody before they could address a press conference.
  7. US warship in South China Sea a ‘serious provocation’, we will increase air and sea patrols, says China: Trump, in a call with Xi Jingping, ‘raised the growing threat posed by North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes,’ the White House said.
  8. Markets end on positive note after GST rollout, Sensex closes 300 points up, Nifty settles at 9,615: Moody’s Investor Service had said on Sunday that the new tax rates would have a positive impact on India’s rating.
  9. Hindi words covered up at two metro stations in Bengaluru amid language debate: Officials are yet to confirm who covered the Hindi words at Chickpete and Majestic.
  10. Video shows police using batons on traders protesting against GST in Surat: The cloth merchants have been demanding a complete rollback of the 5% GST on fabric.