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

Wangchuk’s health raises concern as fast continues Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health has become a major concern as his indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar entered its 11th day on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Doctors monitoring him reported that he has lost more than 7 kilograms since beginning the hunger strike, with his weight now recorded at 59.40 k

DMK Moves Child Rights Panel Against Minister Keerthana Over School Visit Row DMK MP Rajathi alias Salma has filed a complaint with the NCPCR against Tamil Nadu Minister S Keerthana over a government school visit row. The complaint alleges that a minor student was embarrassed during an English interaction and that the video was circulated without protecting the child’s identity.   Complaint Filed With NCPCR DMK MP Raja

Pune Building Collapse: 15 Feared Trapped At Moshi Waste-To-Energy Site After Heavy Rain Around 15 people are feared trapped after a portion of a building collapsed in Pune’s Pimpri-Chinchwad area on Wednesday afternoon, July 8, 2026. The incident took place in Moshi, where rescue teams, police, fire brigade officials, and ambulances were rushed to the site. Rescue Operation Underway In Moshi According to officials, the col

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

Twin tornadoes bring rare destruction to Hubei At least 11 people were killed, and one person remained missing after powerful tornadoes and severe storms struck China’s Hubei province on Monday evening, July 6, 2026. More than 330 people were injured as the storm system moved across parts of central China, damaging homes, vehicles, trees, and power infrastructure. The hardest-hit areas included Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou, and Xianning, where strong win

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

Wayanad Tunnel Project Landslide: Rescue Teams Search Kalladi Site After Heavy Rain A major landslide struck the Wayanad tunnel project site near Kalladi in Kerala on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, triggering a large rescue operation amid heavy rainfall in the region. The incident occurred near Meenakshi Bridge, close to the ongoing Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel road project, which is being developed to improve connectivity between Malappuram and Wayanad districts.

DMK Slams TVK Government Over Stalin Name Plaque Issue At Nemmeli Desalination Plant DMK has accused the TVK government of removing a plaque carrying MK Stalin’s name from the Nemmeli desalination project, while officials have denied the allegation. Political Tension Deepens In Tamil Nadu The political feud between the DMK and the TVK government in Tamil Nadu intensified on Monday, Ju

UEFA Blasts FIFA After Balogun Red Card Ban Reversal Sparks World Cup Row UEFA has strongly criticised FIFA after the governing body suspended the automatic red-card ban of United States striker Folarin Balogun during the FIFA World Cup 2026, allowing him to be available for the Round of 16 clash against Belgium. The decision has triggered a major football controversy, with UEFA warning that the move could damage the integrity and credibility of the tournament.

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

Indore ‘Paper Hospital’ Row: 87 Posts Sanctioned, But No Building For 6 Years Indore, July 6, 2026: A proposed 100-bed civil hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore has triggered a political controversy after reports revealed that 87 government posts were sanctioned and staff transfers continued, even though the hospital building has not been constructed for six years. The issue relates to the proposed Khajrana Civil Hospital, which was approved in 202

Naidu Alleges Funded Social Media Campaign Against Him, Pawan Kalyan Tirupati, July 6: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that some social media platforms are being funded to target him and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan through false propaganda against the coalition government. Speaking to the media during the third day of his Kuppam tour on Sunday, Naidu said the opposition was trying to claim credit for projects being im

Kerala Sanctions ₹40 Lakh To Relocate Nilambur Boy’s Family Kerala has sanctioned ₹40 lakh from the CMDRF to relocate four families of Nilambur boy Ananthu Vijayan, who died after contact with an illegal electric trap in Malappuram.   Four Families To Receive ₹10 Lakh Each The Kerala government has sanctioned ₹40 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund for the rehabilitation of four families linked to A

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