Month: July 2026

Donation ‘theft’ at Ram temple has tarnished India’s image: Akhilesh Yadav

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Donation ‘theft’ at Ram temple has tarnished India’s image: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. File | Photo Credit: PTI Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday (July 8, 2026), said the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple have ‘angered’ the followers of Sanatan Dharma worldwide, particularly those who made the contributions, and accused the BJP of tarnishing India’s image abroad. Mr. Yadav…

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Russia tries to jam Musk’s Starlink systems to counter Ukrainian drones

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Russia tries to jam Musk’s Starlink systems to counter Ukrainian drones

Russian forces are trying ​to counter Ukrainian ‘mid-strike’ drone attacks by camouflaging cargoes and installing powerful jamming systems to disrupt Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system, Ukrainian drone commanders and pilots ‌told Reuters. Kyiv’s development of ‘mid-strike’ drones that can hit targets dozens of kilometres behind front lines accurately and cheaply,and ​are often flown via…

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New U.S. attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

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New U.S. attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. File | Photo Credit: AP The new attacks by ​the U.S. on Iran were “absolutely necessary”, NATO ‌Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday (July 8, 2026). The ​U.S. military unleashed a ⁠new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) and revoked a license allowing Tehran to…

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Russia’s share in Indian oil imports crossed 40% in May 2026 even as premium pricing continued

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Russia’s share in Indian oil imports crossed 40% in May 2026 even as premium pricing continued

India’s total oil imports stood at 218.2 tonnes in May 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Russia’s share in India’s oil imports rose above 40% in May 2026, the highest in nearly two years, according to official government data. Further, the data shows that Russia charged India a premium for its oil, while other sources such…

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European Union Aviation Agency tells operators to avoid Iran, Iraq airspace until August 31

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European Union Aviation Agency tells operators to avoid Iran, Iraq airspace until August 31

EASA ​said its ‌bulletin for the airspaces of Iran and Iraq ‌was valid ​until August 31. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The European Union ​Aviation Safety ‌Agency (EASA) said on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) ​that ⁠airlines should not operate within the airspace ‌of Iran and Iraq, ‌amid ongoing ‌tensions ⁠and the potential ⁠for further military…

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ICU beds shown available, patient turned away: Delhi HC orders surprise hospital audits

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ICU beds shown available, patient turned away: Delhi HC orders surprise hospital audits

The patient’s granddaughter told the court that the Delhi government’s online portal showed two ICU beds as available at LNJP Hospital when they arrived, but the family was nevertheless turned away. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Delhi High Court has directed the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to conduct surprise audits across 38 Delhi…

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The story of India-Indonesia collaboration in the 1940s | Explained

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The story of India-Indonesia collaboration in the 1940s | Explained

Soekarno, then Indonesian President, arrived at Palam Airport, New Delhi on July 19, 1955. Then Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru received him at the Airport. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives (PIB) In his speech before the Indonesian Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to India’s support to Indonesian freedom movement and said that India…

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Stock markets tumble over 2% on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, sharp surge in oil prices

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Stock markets tumble over 2% on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, sharp surge in oil prices

All the 30-Sensex firms were trading in the red. File (Image for representational purpose only) | Photo Credit: ANI Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply by over 2% during the fag-end of the trade on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) amid reports that the U.S. President Donald Trump said the interim agreement with Iran is…

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Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after U.S. strikes and limits Iran’s oil sales over ship attacks

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Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after U.S. strikes and limits Iran’s oil sales over ship attacks

The U.S. military attacked Iran on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The regional crossfire raised…

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