A look at the headlines right now:
- Nearly 3,000 soldiers arrested in Turkey after failed military coup attempt: The country’s prime minister called Saturday’s developments a ‘black stain on Turkish democracy’.
- The post of governor should be abolished, says Nitish Kumar: At the same meeting, Arvind Kejriwal said President’s Rule should be disallowed in states unless a floor test proved the government had lost majority.
- Nitin Gadkari offers land to Tesla for an Indian manufacturing unit, proposes joint venture: The minister visited the US auto giant’s factory during his ongoing trip, and is attempting to bring its non-polluting vehicle technology back home
- Cockpit voice recorder from EgyptAir flight MS804 crash captured voices discussing ‘fire’: However, investigators said it remains unclear what brought the plane down on May 19.
- Vijender Singh defeats Kerry Hope to win WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title: The boxer won his seventh consecutive professional bout by a unanimous decision, 98-92 92-92 100-90.
- 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.
- Newspaper editors in Kashmir condemn media gag in state, call it an 'attack on the freedom of press': Police raided the offices of a number of publications, as the toll in the clashes rose to 39 on the eight day of unrest.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mumbai court issues non-bailable warrant against Vijay Mallya in cheque-bouncing case: The Airports Authority of India had filed petitions against the former liquor baron in connection with two cheques worth Rs 100 crore that were dishonoured.
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