A look at the headlines right now:
- Rape is a political matter, Rahul Gandhi says in jibe at Narendra Modi: The Opposition has restricted itself to making personal remarks throughout the campaign, the Congress president said.
- US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to meet in Singapore on June 12: The US president said the two leaders will try to make it a ‘very special moment for world peace’.
- Supreme Court reserves judgement in case challenging constitutional validity of Aadhaar: Attorney General of India KK Venugopal said the hearing was the second-longest in the history of the top court.
- At least 23 killed after Israel launches missile strikes on Syria, says human rights monitor: Israel claimed Iran fired at its military positions in late-night attack.
- BJP rejects Mehbooba Mufti’s proposal for ceasefire agreement during Ramzan: The saffron party’s spokesperson said there was no consensus on sending an all-party delegation to meet the prime minister.
- ‘Make in India has now become Make for India’, says CPI(M) over Walmart-Flipkart deal: The Confederation of All India Traders and the RSS-affiliated Swadeshi Jagran Manch also came out in opposition the agreement.
- SC sets aside Calcutta High Court order allowing nominations to be filed via e-mail: The top court directed the West Bengal State Election Commission not to issue a notification declaring the results till July 3.
- Manish Sisodia says Centre only wants agencies to harass AAP leaders: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s nephew arrested in connection with PWD scam.
- MEA says it is in touch with Afghan officials to get abducted Indians released: However, the ministry’s spokesperson Raveesh Kumar refused to divulge details about the communication between the two sides.
- Gauri Lankesh’s brother Indrajit Lankesh campaigns for BJP candidate in Karnataka: The Supreme Court dismissed Hindutva leader Pramod Muthalik’s plea against the Congress manifesto for Karnataka polls.
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