A look at the headlines right now:
- Zakir Naik cancels his return to India from Saudi Arabia: The Shiv Sena has demanded that the Islamic preacher be arrested as soon as he returns to the country.
- Toll rises to 30 in Kashmir as protests against Hizbul commander’s killing continue: An angry mob pushed a police van into the Jhelum river on Sunday, killing the driver.
- Sensex crosses 27,500 mark to reach a new high for 2016: According to market analysts, the US added 287,000 jobs last month and that led to a buoyant economy.
- RK Pachauri gets bail in sexual harassment case, allowed to travel abroad: The former TERI chief was granted bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 50,000.
- Met department says 89% of India has received normal to excess rainfall so far: Madhya Pradesh and Assam, and Nashik in Maharashtra have witnessed an incessant downpour for the past 48 hours, triggering floods.
- Sushma Swaraj takes note after Manipur woman faces racism at Delhi airport’s immigration desk: The external affairs minister took to Twitter to address the issue and said she will speak to Home Affairs Minister Rajnath Singh about it.
- Air India offers Rajdhani AC II tier fares on four metro routes if your train ticket is unconfirmed: These airfares will be made available four hours before departure the flight takes off.
- Indian Paranormal Society CEO found dead in Delhi under mysterious circumstances: Police suspect Gaurav Tiwari committed suicide, but his family holds that they don’t believe the 32-year-old killed himself.
- Hundreds arrested in the US as race protests continue after Dallas shooting: The police brought in military-style vehicles and teargas, though agitators said they were carrying out peaceful demonstrations.
- Portugal shrug off Cristiano Ronaldo injury to upset France 1-0 and win Euro 2016: Eder’s goal in the 109th minute earned Portugal its victory over the hosts.
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