India
1.  US use of 'Indian-administered J&K' underscores fact that Salahuddin is involved in 'cross-border' terrorism: Centre :  The Centre on Thursday defended the US's use of the term "Indian-administered J&K", saying that it only affirmed India's position that Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin is involved in "cross-border" terrorism, "Use of term 'Indian-administered J&K' affirms our position that Syed Salahuddin been involved in cross-border terrorism against India," said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
2.  Pakistan slams Indo-US joint statement as being 'singularly unhelpful' :  Islamabad has slammed the Indo-US joint statement following the Modi-Trump meet as "singularly unhelpful", The joint statement issued Tuesday has some of the strongest words from the US, in recent times, on terror originating from Pakistan. And Islamabad is displeased because it believes the statement "aggravates" a tense situation.
3.  Swacch Bharat ?  Union Minister Urinates In Public :  "Amid tight security, union agriculture minister gives the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan a boost as he inaugurates an irrigation project in a drought-affected state," says the RJD's caption to the undated photo. The photo actually shows BJP Union minister Radha Mohan Singh urinating (irrigating?) against a wall and doing so publicly in marked contravention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet drive to rid the country of public urination and open defecation.
4.  Stand-off with China: Army Chief arrives in Sikkim :  Army Chief General Bipin Rawat arrived in Sikkim capitol Gangtok on Thursday even as a standoff continues between Indian and Chinese troops in a sensitive sector along the Sino-India border.
5.  China’s road to Sikkim flashpoint with India :  The Indian defence establishment is opposed to China's attempts to construct a road on the Doklam plateau leading right up to the Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet tri-junction, which has emerged as the major flashpoint in the ongoing face-off between the two armies in the remote border region.
6.  By stopping Kailash Mansarovar yatris, China expected BJP government to come under pressure :  By stopping the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage through Nathu La Pass, Beijing is also expecting the BJP government to come under pressure.
7.  Election for Vice President to be held on August 5: Election Commission :  The election for the post of Vice President (VP) will be held on August 5 and the results will be announced on the same day, the Election Commission(EC) said on Thursday.
8.  Rs 31,000 crore bonanza for government, defence staff :   The Centre announced a bonanza of Rs 30,748 crore, including higher house rent allowance (HRA) and other allowances, for government employees and defence personnel on Wednesday.
9.  India gives $100,000 to UN Tax Fund; 1st country to contribute :  India has contributed $100,000 to a UN fund to help developing countries actively participate in the discussion of tax issues, becoming the first country to make the contribution.
10.  Amarnath yatra begins from twin routes of Pahalgam, Baltal :  The annual yatra to the holy shrine of Amarnath began from the twin routesof Pahalgam and Baltal here amidst tight security arrangements on Thursday.


World
1.  United States, Australia begin their biggest joint military exercise :  Australiaand the United States began their biggest ever joint military exercises on Thursday, a show of force, largely at sea, aimed at sending a message both to allies and potential foes, including China.
2.  China's president arrives in Hong Kong to mark handover anniversary :  China's President Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday to mark its 20th anniversary of Chinese rule as the city went into lockdown with a massive security blanket ahead of celebrations and protests on July 1.
3.  German Chancellor Angela Merkel seeks united European front before stormy G20 :  German Chancellor Angela Merkelhuddles with western European allies Thursday to draw up a battle strategy a week before she hosts what is expected to be the most fractious G20 summit in years.
4.  US man breaks the Ten Commandments — with his car :  A 32-year-old man has been arrested for ramming his car into a monument to the Ten Commandmentsoutside the Arkansasstate legislature early Wednesday, shattering the statue less than 24 hours after it was erected.
5.  Thousands in Arizona flee flames as wildfires sweep West :  A wildfire burning Wednesday through a dense Arizona forest has forced thousands of people from their homes, closed a major road and created a huge plume of smoke over the same area devastated by a blaze that killed 19 firefighters four years ago.
6.  In rural Kentucky, solar eclipse preparation keeps town busy :  Cross over the old Louisville & Nashville Railroad in this town remembered for its Civil War encampment and you'll see the first signs _ there's fresh anticipation in the rural areas that will be prime viewing locations for the first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse to sweep the United States in 99 years.
7.  US publishes once-expunged papers on 1953 Iran coup :  Once expunged from its official history, documents outlining the US-backed 1953 coup in Iranhave been quietly published by the State Department, offering a new glimpse at an operation that ultimately pushed the country toward its Islamic Revolution and hostility with the West.
8.  Sushma Swaraj assures help to Telangana woman jailed in Saudi Arabia :  External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has assured help to an Indian woman from Telangana who has been jailed in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh.
9.  Australia accused of spying on China: Chinese media :    A Chinese state-run newspaper accused Australia of spying on China and stealing its technology on Thursday, weeks after Beijing rejected allegations of interference in Australian politics.
10.  30 civilians dead in air strikes on IS-held area of Syria: Monitor :  At least 30 civilians were killed in air strikes on an area of eastern Syriaheld by the Islamic State group on Wednesday, a monitoring group said.


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