- Pakistan claims success in blocking India’s NSG membership bid, China suddenly softens its stand: The country’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz said his country’s own efforts to join the international body were going strong.
- Isro launches record 20 satellites from Sriharikota space centre: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C-34 carrying Cartosat-2 for earth observation took off along with 19 others from the US, Germany, Canada and Indonesia.
- CBI says same bike and weapon were used to kill Govind Pansare, Narendra Dabholkar: Indian Express: The police are still looking for the black Honda Splendor motorcycle that was used for a recce and to execute the attacks.
- Dalit student in Karnataka nursing school forced to drink phenyl, in critical condition: The 19-year-old’s family has alleged that the police and college authorities have not taken any action yet.
- Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis qualify for WTA Finals: The pair were the first to qualify for the premier year-ending tournament, which is scheduled for October.
- Environment Ministry proposes green cess to make people more 'ecologically responsible’: The draft National Forest Policy, 2016, also emphasises the promotion of wood use.
- SoftBank President Nikesh Arora to step down: He was under fire from a group of investors, who had in April called on the board of directors to investigate his track record and qualifications.
- Microsoft says the Chrome browser is bad for your laptop's battery: The company compared it with its own browser, Edge, and used two tests to prove its efficiency.
- 54 children admitted to hospital after eating midday meal at Bihar government school: The students said they saw a lizard in the meal served to them, but this has not been confirmed by authorities.
- Jews to get minority status in Maharashtra after Cabinet approves proposal: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the move would allow members of the community get access to scholarships and set up educational institutions.
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