A look at the headlines right now:
- India makes Pakistan 'no school-going mission', asks diplomats to withdraw children from schools: Till further notice, the Ministry of External Affairs advised its high commission staff to make other arrangements for their wards' education outside Islamabad.
- US telecom giant Verizon confirms $4.8-billion deal to buy Yahoo’s internet business: The company is expected to combine Yahoo's operations with that of AOL – another once-popular internet firm it owns.
- I resigned from the Rajya Sabha as I was asked to stay away from Punjab, says Navjot Singh Sidhu: The 53-year-old said no political party is above the state for him, but did not mention his plans for the future.
- Supreme Court allows Mumbai rape survivor to abort foetus with abnormality: The petitioner, who is in her 24th week of pregnancy, had challenged the law that prescribes a 20-week cap on abortion.
- Mobile internet services restored in Jammu and Kashmir, more than 15 days since suspension: The region has been in a state of unrest since protests erupted after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.
- At least two killed, 17 injured in a shooting at a Florida nightclub: Club Blu Bar and Grill in Fort Meyers was hosting a 'teen night' when the incident took place. One suspect has reportedly been detained.
- Ansbach blast: Bomber pledged allegiance to Islamic State group in a video: A security official said they found a clip on phone belonging to the Syrian man, who was supposed to be deported after his request seeking asylum was rejected.
- Narsingh Yadav provisionally suspended until doping agency submits report, says sports minister: Vijay Goel said the wrestler will be allowed to participate in the Rio Olympics if the National Anti-Doping Agency exonerates him.
- Nintendo's shares plummet after firm says Pokémon GO's success has limited impact on revenue: The Japanese gaming giant had explained that it owns only 32% of The Pokémon Company, which receives the app's licensing fees.
- Turkey coup attempt: Detention warrants issued against 42 journalists: Reports said 62 children were also arrested for allegedly having links with Fetullah Terrorist Organisation.
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