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Amaravati vs MaViGun: Andhra Capital Debate Returns As Jagan Pitches New Alternative Andhra Pradesh’s capital question is back at the centre of state politics, with YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy pitching MaViGun — a proposed Machilipatnam-Vijayawada-Guntur development corridor — as an alternative development model to Amaravati. The debate comes even after Amaravati received statutory backing as Andhra Pradesh’s sole capital through the Andhra

Facundo Tello To Referee France vs Morocco World Cup Quarter-Final FIFA’s decision to appoint Facundo Tello for the France vs Morocco World Cup quarter-final has become a major pre-match talking point. The experienced Argentine official will lead an all-Argentine refereeing team for the high-pressure knockout clash in Boston, where both teams will fight for a place in the semi-finals. FIFA Appoints Facundo Tello For France vs Morocco Clash

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

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

Rare daylight moment covered most of humanity on July 8 For a brief moment on July 8, almost the entire human population shared daylight or twilight at the same time. The unusual event happened because of a mix of Earth’s seasonal tilt and the way people are spread across the planet. At around 11:10 GMT, which was about 4:40 pm in India, nearly 99 per cent of the world’s population was either under direct sunlight or in some form of twilight. Only a

UIDAI clarifies Aadhaar validity The Unique Identification Authority of India has clarified that all official forms of Aadhaar carry the same validity. This means Aadhaar Letter, e-Aadhaar, Aadhaar PVC Card, and Aadhaar available through the Aadhaar App can all be used as valid identity proof wherever Aadhaar is accepted. The clarification is important becaus

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

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

Revathy, Padmapriya Quit Association of Malayalam Movie Artists Over Safety And Accountability Issues Actors Revathy and Padmapriya Janakiraman have resigned from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), citing concerns over safety, dignity, accountability, and equal treatment in the Malayalam film industry. Their resignation highlights growing questions over whether AMMA has done enough to address workplace safety and structural inequality fac

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

Andhra Pradesh Plans India’s First AI-Powered Tourism Push With NiVU AI July 7, 2026: Andhra Pradesh is preparing to become what the state government has described as India’s first AI-powered tourism state, with the rollout of the NiVU AI platform across major tourist destinations. Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh stated that the initiative is part of the state’s broader Swarna Andhra Vision-2047 plan, aiming to make travel more interactive, m

Argentina Beat Egypt 3-2 In Historic World Cup Comeback Argentina staged a historic late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, with Messi, Romero, and Enzo Fernandez keeping their quarterfinal hopes alive. Argentina Complete Stunning Late Turnaround Argentina produced a memorable comeback in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, defeating Egypt 3-2 after trailing for most of the match. The defendin

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