Legendary playback singer S. Janaki’s death has left the Indian film and music industries in mourning, with actor Nandamuri Balakrishna remembering her timeless voice, unforgettable songs and decades-long relationship with the Nandamuri family. Balakrishna Mourns the Loss of S. Janaki Nandamuri Balakrishna expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of legendary playb

H-1B Visa Rules From August: Indians Face Fresh Hurdles The proposed H-1B visa rules from August could create fresh uncertainty for Indian professionals, students, and employers using key US immigration routes. The Trump administration is preparing changes that may tighten H-1B visa processing, Green Card sponsorship, student visa stay rules, OPT work permits, and H-4 spouse work authorization. The proposed changes are part of the latest US regulatory ag

AustralianSuper Invests A$500 Million In India’s NIIF As PM Modi Backs Safe Growth Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described India as a safe, stable, and reliable long-term investment destination after Australia’s largest pension fund, AustralianSuper, announced a fresh A$500 million investment in India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, also known as NIIF. The AustralianSuper NIIF investment 2026 announcement became a key highlight of

India backs Prambanan Temple restoration in Indonesia Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta has placed fresh global attention on one of Indonesia’s most important Hindu heritage sites. Modi visited the UNESCO World Heritage monument with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, and offered prayers at the ancient temple dedicated to the Trimurti — Shi

Baruipur Case: Key Accused Killed During Police Crime Scene Reconstruction Kolkata, July 8, 2026: The Baruipur minor girl case in West Bengal took a major turn after key accused Prabash Mondal was killed in a police encounter during a crime scene reconstruction exercise, officials said. According to police, Mondal allegedly snatched a service weapon from a police officer, fired at the police team, and attempted to escape. Police said they retaliated, lea

IIM Bangalore To Open Indonesia Campus As India Expands Education Footprint Abroad India’s higher education push overseas is gaining fresh momentum, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing that the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore will set up a campus in Indonesia. The announcement was made in Jakarta on July 7, 2026, during a joint press statement with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The proposed IIM Bangalore Indo

YouTuber Raavan arrested for fifth time in six days YouTuber Raavan has been arrested for the fifth time in just six days, extending a series of legal actions linked to his alleged remarks against Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. The latest arrest came shortly after he secured bail in another case, keeping the controversy in the spotlight.   Fresh arrest after securing bail According to police, Raavan

Baruipur Minor Girl Case: Arrests Made As SIT Probe Begins The Baruipur minor girl case in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas has sparked public anger, police action, and political reactions after the body of a 12-year-old girl was recovered from a pond near her home. According to reports, the girl had gone out on July 4 and did not return home. Her family later alleged that the initial police response was slow after they filed a missing persons complaint

WhatsApp Username Feature Put On Hold In India Amid Fraud Concerns Meta-owned WhatsApp has received more time to respond to the Indian government’s notice over its proposed username feature. The messaging platform has also assured the Centre that the feature will not be rolled out in India until discussions with the government are completed. What Is The WhatsApp Username Feature? The proposed username feature will allow use

India Real Estate Investment Jumps 70% To $2.9 Billion In Q2 2026 India’s real estate sector continued to draw strong institutional investor interest in the second quarter of calendar year 2026, with investments rising sharply to US$ 2.9 billion, according to a Colliers report cited by IBEF. The sector recorded a 70% year-on-year jump in Q2 2026, supported by strong participation from both domestic and foreign investors. Several large-ticket deals also

Bhutan E20 Petrol Report: Centre Denies Rejection Claim, Says No Offer Was Made The Centre has rejected reports claiming that Bhutan turned down India’s E20 petrol, stating that no such offer was made by Indian oil marketing companies. The clarification came after reports suggested that Bhutan had declined the import of E20 fuel from India over technical and storage-related concerns. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, there is no p

Sanskrit Birthday Song Janmadinam Idam Goes Viral After Sahana Singh’s X Post A Sanskrit birthday song called Janmadinam Idam has drawn fresh attention online after author Sahana Singh shared a post on X explaining its deeper meaning. The song, composed by Swami Tejomayananda, is being praised by many users as a meaningful alternative to the regular English “Happy Birthday” song. In her X post, Singh said that while the English birthday song mainly

India-Russia Eye $50 Billion Investment Target By 2030 India and Russia have set a target to scale mutual investments to US$50 billion, around ₹4.41 lakh crore, by 2030, giving a fresh push to long-term economic cooperation between the two countries. The target was discussed during the India-Russia Joint Working Group on Priority Investment Projects held in Moscow. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Interna

Sri Ganganagar Case Update: 14 Arrested As SIT Probe Continues Public outrage continues in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district after the alleged sexual assault case involving a minor girl came to light in June. Police said the investigation is still underway and 14 accused have been arrested so far. Rajasthan Police has also clarified that a video circulating on social media, which was being linked to the Sri Ganganagar case, is actually from Hardoi in

Who Is Jainam Jain? 14-Year-Old AI Founder Building Mengo Engine From Burj Khalifa   Indian-Origin Teen Entrepreneur Goes Viral Jainam Jain, a 14-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur, has drawn attention online for building an artificial intelligence startup from one of Dubai’s most iconic business addresses — the Burj Khalifa. Jainam is the founder of Mengo Engine, an AI platform aimed at helping businesses automate