A look at the headlines right now:
- New Arunachal Pradesh Congress leader Pema Khandu meets governor, stakes claim to form government: The party submitted letters of support from 45 of its legislators and two independent MLAs.
- At least 90 people killed, more than 1,500 rebel soldiers arrested after coup attempt in Turkey: President Tayyip Erdogan called it an "act of treason", and the country's prime minister said the elected government will remain in charge.
- Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch shot dead in Multan: According to police, she was killed by her brother 'over honour'. He had reportedly threatened her regarding her Facebook posts and videos.
- Toll in Kashmir clashes rises to 39 as tension continues in the Valley for the eighth day: The police raided newspapers offices and seized printed copies. Three journalists have been reportedly arrested.
- Islamic State group claims assailant behind massacre in Nice was a follower: Four people with links to the attacker – identified as 31-year-old Franco-Tunisian Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel – have been taken into police custody.
- Narendra Modi emphasises on internal security, asks states to focus on intelligence sharing: At the 11th inter-state council meeting, the prime minister said the country could only develop if the Centre and states work in tandem.
- Sedition case against Asaduddin Owaisi for offering legal aid to alleged Islamic State group members: The step was taken after advocate K Karuna Sagar moved court against the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief's statement.
- Davis Cup: Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna clinch 3-0 win for India against South Korea: The duo defeated Hong Chung and Seong Chang Hong 6-3 6-4 6-4.
- Price of petrol slashed by Rs 2.25 a litre, diesel by 42 paise a litre: This is the second time this month that the fuel prices have been reduced.
- Pakistan says it will move Court of Arbitration if water dispute with India is not resolved: Spokesperson for the External Affairs Ministry Vikas Swarup called Islamabad's decision a breach of the Indus Waters Treaty.
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