INDIA
Here is a quick read of top 5 stories that are making news right now
1) Manchester attack: Islamic State claims responsibility for blasts
The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for the suicide blast in Manchester that killed 22 and injured several others. The announcement was made by the IS mouthpiece Amaq on Tuesday evening. Read our full report here.
2) Indian army conducts artillery assaults on posts across LoC in Naushera, Pak denies
Rocket Launchers (RL), Anti Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM), Automated Grenade Launchers (AGL) and recoilless guns were used to carry out the operation. Defence Minister Arun Jaitley issues statement. Read what he said, here.
3) Pakistan asks ICJ for early hearing in Kulbhushan Jadhav case
The Pakistan Foreign Office has sent a letter to the Hague-based ICJ's registrar, expressing Pakistan's desire for a quick hearing, preferably over the next few weeks. Read more, here.
4) Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet missing after take-off from Tezpur
A sophisticated Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft went missing near Tezpur in Assam on Tuesday. Find other details over here.
5) India strikes back against Pakistan: Strategic restraint is passe in Modi era
PM Modi has changed the rules of engagement with the Pakistan army. Read complete analysis of the punitive attacks, here.