A look at the headlines right now:
- Pakistan social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch’s brother arrested, confesses to killing her: Waseem Azeem was arrested late on Saturday, around 100 km away from Multan, where he killed his sister ‘over honour’.
- French police arrest two more in connection with Nice attack: The health minister said that 85 people remain hospitalised after the incident, and 18 are in extremely critical condition.
- More than 6,000 arrested after Turkey coup attempt, says justice minister: The number of arrests will rise as ‘clean-up operations are continuing’, said Bekir Bozdag.
- Unrest in Kashmir continues, school holidays extended by a week: The Centre deployed 20 more CRPF companies in the state and newspapers were not distributed in the Valley for the second day.
- Pema Khandu sworn in as new chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh: The 37-year-old will replace Nabam Tuki, two days after the Supreme Court reinstated the Congress government in the state.
- Nine killed in heavy downpour in Uttarakhand, more rain expected over next 24 hours: The Badrinath pilgrimage was also disrupted as major rivers including the Ganga flowed above the danger limit.
- Sexual harassment victims working in government will be allowed 90 days paid leave during inquiry: The announcement comes after there have been complaints of the accused attempting to influence or threaten victims who have filed complaints against them.
- Boxing: Vijender Singh defeats Kerry Hope to win WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title: Vijender Singh won his seventh consecutive professional bout, defeating Kerry Hope by a unanimous decision, 98-92 92-92 100-90.
- One arrested after 21 people die from consuming spurious liquor in Uttar Pradesh: Six others have lost their eyesight, and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has suspended five government officials in response.
- Smriti Irani loses spot in Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs: Prakash Javadekar, who replaced her as the human resource development minster, was made a member of the panel.
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