Here's a quick glance at today's top stories:
>Post remark about Mayawati, U.P. BJP leader relieved from post
The newly-appointed vice-president of the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, who courted controversy by making a derogatory remark against Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati, has been relieved of all responsibilities with immediate effect, BJP State president Keshav Prasad Maurya, said on Wednesday.
>As it happened: Monsoon Session of Parliament, Day 3
Kashmir issue, the anti-Dalit violence in Gujarat and a U.P. BJP functionary's remarks against BSP chief Mayawati dominate Day 3 of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
>Over 260 people are missing, says Bangladesh
Officials announced that at least 261 people across Bangladesh were missing. The country's elite security force, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), published the list on Facebook around midnight and called on citizens to report the whereabouts of the missing.
>SC declines interim relief to disqualified MLAs of Uttarakhand>
The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined any interim relief to nine disqualified Uttarkhand MLAs, who have sought a stay on their disqualification and permission to participate in the assembly session, commencing from July 21 in Dehradun.
Parties and States, big and small, have been pledging support to the GST Bill. So why is the BJP still trying to convince Congress to vote in favour of it? Here is why.
>Hockey legend Mohammad Shahid passes away
Shahid, former Indian hockey team captain, was known for his running ability, dribbling of the ball and push.
