Vietnam boat tragedy: families lose sole breadwinners in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai
A tragic speedboat accident near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island has left several Indian families devastated, including households in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore and Tiruvannamalai districts. For some of these families, the tragedy is not only the loss of a loved one but also the loss of the person who provided their main source of financial support. […]
SBI Funds Management IPO priced at ₹545-574 per share
Mumbai, July 2026: SBI Funds Management Limited has set the price band for its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) at ₹545 to ₹574 per equity share. The public issue is expected to raise approximately ₹11,693 crore at the upper end of the price band, making it one of the largest IPOs in India in 2026. […]
E20 fuel may lead to 3-5% mileage hit in ‘some’ vehicles, Govt. admits as it defends blending
New Delhi, July 10, 2026: The Central government has acknowledged that the use of E20 petrol may reduce fuel efficiency by approximately 3–5% in certain vehicles. However, it defended India’s ethanol-blending programme, stating that its broader environmental, economic and energy-security benefits outweigh the relatively small decline in mileage. E20 is a fuel mixture containing 20% […]
Bengaluru Man Says Wife Offered Gold To Attackers To Stop. But They Didn’t
Bengaluru: A disturbing road-rage incident on the Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway has raised serious concerns about highway safety after a group of men allegedly attacked a Bengaluru resident and his family. The victim said his wife pleaded with the attackers and even offered them her gold jewellery in exchange for allowing the family to leave, but the […]
PM Narendra Modi Conferred Indonesia’s Highest Civilian Honour ‘Bintang Adipurna’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Indonesia’s highest civilian honour, the “Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia,” during his official visit to Jakarta on July 7, 2026. The prestigious award was presented by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in recognition of Modi’s contribution to strengthening the strategic partnership and long-standing friendship between India and Indonesia. […]
Telangana DSP Arrested After Anti-Corruption Bureau Unearths Alleged ₹300 Crore in Illegal Assets
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sankireddy Bheem Reddy in a disproportionate assets case after conducting extensive searches at multiple locations linked to him. Investigators allege that the officer accumulated assets worth nearly ₹300 crore, far exceeding his known sources of income. The arrest marks one of the biggest […]
Wayanad Tunnel Accident: Suresh Gopi Calls It a “Serious Lapse”
A major landslide at the tunnel construction site in Kerala’s Wayanad has triggered widespread concern, with Union Minister Suresh Gopi describing the incident as a “serious lapse” in safety and project management. The accident occurred on 7 July 2026 near the Kalladi–Meppadi tunnel project, where heavy monsoon rains caused a massive heap of excavated soil […]
Hyderabad SIR online forms face Aadhaar-Voter ID mismatch issue
Hyderabad: Thousands of voters in Hyderabad are reportedly facing difficulties while submitting their online enumeration forms under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, primarily due to mismatches between details on their Aadhaar cards and Voter ID cards. The issue has slowed down the online verification process and caused anxiety among many […]
Record-breaking rain in Mumbai, Palghar and Raigad; 13 killed in last 3-4 days
Record-breaking monsoon rains have battered large parts of Maharashtra, particularly Mumbai, Palghar and Raigad districts, claiming at least 13 lives over the past three to four days. The relentless downpour has triggered floods, landslides, building collapses, transport disruptions and widespread damage, prompting the Maharashtra government to remain on high alert. 13 Deaths Reported Across Maharashtra […]
Gratitude To Friendly India’: Iran’s Thank You Note Amid Khamenei’s Funeral
Iran has publicly expressed its gratitude to India for sending an official delegation and representatives from different faiths to participate in the funeral ceremonies of the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. In an official statement released by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India, Tehran described India’s presence as a […]