With the Congress party succeeding in roping back its rebel members to the party fold by forcing Nabam Tuki to step down, Congress MLA Pema Khandu on 17 July will be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh at 12 pm.

The much-anticipated floor test in Arunachal Pradesh state Assembly was cancelled after Nabam Tuki resigned as the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader.

Khandu, the son of former chief minister Dorjee Khandu, was elected as the chief of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP).

Late on 16 July, Muhammad Waseem, brother, and suspected murderer of 26-year-old Qandeel Baloch was apprehended by Pakistani police officials. Pakistan's controversial social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch was murdered in cold blood, allegedly by her own kin on 16 July.

Reports suggest that Waseem has owned up to the murder, and justified his actions saying that he killed her for having brought dishonour to the family through her 'bold' social media presence.

Contrary to initial reports that suggested that Baloch was shot dead, investigations have revealed that she was strangled to death.

Indian Boxer Vijendra Singh recorded his 7th consecutive victory by beating Kerry Hope in the WBO Asia-Pacific Super Middleweight title at the Thyagraj Sports Complex in New Delhi on 16 July.

Singh beat Kerry Hope - 98-92, 98-92, 100-90 - to win the super middleweight belt.

Singh, after winning the match, dedicated his maiden title to boxing legend Mohammed Ali who passed away on 3 June this year. Vijender dominated in the first two rounds and made Hope to go into defensive mode; however, Kerry with his resilient knock in the consecutive rounds was constantly evading Singh's penetrative punches.

The final round saw Singh leading with huge advantage come down heavily on Hope.