A look at the biggest stories right now.
1. Government reports suggest arms dealer bought a benami mansion in London for Congress chief's son-in-law Robert Vadra: The property was bought in 2009 and sold in 2010.
2. Four men reportedly gangraped a woman in a car in Salt Lake, Kolkata: A medical examination has confirmed signs of rape.
3. Seventeen people dead in fire at central ammunitions depot: The cause of the massive blaze at Pulgaon, Maharashtra, is still unknown.
4. India to grow by 7.7% in financial year 2016-17, says FICCI survey: The industrial and agricultural sectors are predicted to do well because of the average to above-average monsoon expected.
5. AR Rahman will receive Japan’s Grand Fukuoka Prize: The Oscar-winning music composer will get the award for his contribution to Asian culture, through music.
6. Rehabilitation is a victim’s right, says draft of anti-trafficking Bill: Union minister Maneka Gandhi unveiled the draft on Monday and said the law is set to replace existing laws that prosecute victims alongside human traffickers.
7. Centre rolls back proposed 1% tax on gold jewellery worth more than Rs 2 lakh: The cess, announced during the 2016 Budget session, led to a 42-day strike called by jewellers across the country.
8. More than 2,000 people infected with HIV through blood transfusion: The maximum number of cases was reported in Uttar Pradesh.
9. Haryana submits report indicting top officials for inaction during Jat quota protests: The state government submitted the Prakash Singh committee report to the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday.
10. Microsoft seeks to empower every individual, says Satya Nadella: The tech giant’s CEO said the company is the platform that can help India with its growth.
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