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India12:10 PM

8 Jul 2026

PM Modi shares aerial video of 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a breathtaking aerial video of the 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple in Indonesia while flying in a helicopter with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. PM Modi and President Subianto will jointly inaugurate a dedicated conservation project for the massive heritage site. The historic temple complex features 240 distinct temples dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Brahma.

By Asmi Basu

source: X ↗

Swiggy becomes majority Indian-owned as domestic stake hits 50.24%

India2:39 PM

7 Jul 2026

Swiggy becomes majority Indian-owned as domestic stake hits 50.24%

Food and grocery delivery major Swiggy has transitioned into a majority Indian-owned company after domestic shareholding crossed the halfway mark to hit 50.24%. According to its regulatory filing, aggregate foreign investment dropped to 49.76% as of July 6, 2026. This organic shift occurs weeks after shareholders rejected governance changes intended to formally transition the firm into an Indian Owned and Controlled Company (IOCC).

By Asmi Basu

source: MoneyControl ↗

Ashneer Grover hits back at user asking him to donate ₹900 crore

India2:25 PM

7 Jul 2026

Ashneer Grover hits back at user asking him to donate ₹900 crore

Former BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover delivered a sharp response to an X user who asked him to donate his estimated ₹900-crore wealth. The user had questioned why Grover was keeping the massive fortune for just his two children, following a controversial comment by his wife, Madhuri Jain, about poverty and family sizes. Grover shut down the critic by writing, "Bheek/chanda maangne ka tareeka thoda casual hai"

By Asmi Basu

source: Times of India ↗

SIT confirms 70 theft incidents in Ram Mandir donation case

India2:13 PM

7 Jul 2026

SIT confirms 70 theft incidents in Ram Mandir donation case

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) preliminary report has exposed massive security lapses in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case. Reviewing CCTV recordings between April 27 and June 5, 2026, investigators identified 70 systematic instances of cash-counting personnel concealing currency bundles inside their clothes, pockets, and shoes. The report noted that earlier recordings were automatically overwritten due to limited storage capacity. Authorities have already recovered ₹79.85 lakh in stolen cash

By Asmi Basu

source: Indian Express ↗

Supreme Court dismisses DMK plea to regulate CM Vijay’s visit

India2:11 PM

7 Jul 2026

Supreme Court dismisses DMK plea to regulate CM Vijay’s visit

The Supreme Court of India has refused to entertain a plea by the DMK seeking to restrict Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and other TVK members from visiting Karur. The DMK alleged that Vijay's upcoming July 10, 2026, visit to meet victims of the September 2025 Karur rally stampede—which claimed 41 lives—could influence witnesses in the ongoing CBI probe.

By Asmi Basu

source: The Telegraph ↗

Govt to launch cooperative life insurance firm: Amit Shah

India12:32 PM

6 Jul 2026

Govt to launch cooperative life insurance firm: Amit Shah

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announced that the central government will establish a cooperative life insurance company on the lines of the Bharat Taxi model. Speaking at the ministry's fifth foundation day, Shah dismissed concerns over central interference, stating that opposition-led states have raised no objections. The project aims to expand the cooperative ecosystem into financial services, complementing the expansion of Bharat Taxi to 500 cities.

By Asmi Basu

source: Indian Express ↗

NIA chargesheets Hafiz Saeed over Pahalgam terror attack

India12:21 PM

6 Jul 2026

NIA chargesheets Hafiz Saeed over Pahalgam terror attack

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has named Pakistan-based terrorist Hafiz Saeed in a supplementary chargesheet for orchestrating the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack. Filed in a Jammu court, the document accuses the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder individually and as the chief of LeT and its proxy, The Resistance Front (TRF). The religion-based targeted assault killed 26 people, including 25 tourists and one civilian.

By Asmi Basu

source: Indian Express ↗

PM Modi’s ‘Binod’ Joke in Gujarat Leaves Audience in Splits

India7:30 AM

5 Jul 2026

PM Modi’s ‘Binod’ Joke in Gujarat Leaves Audience in Splits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left the audience laughing during his speech in Sanand, Gujarat, on July 4, 2026. While inaugurating the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility, Modi used the popular viral meme phrase "Sun rahe ho na Binod" (Are you listening, Binod?). The lighthearted remark was aimed at emphasizing how India is rapidly scaling up its domestic chip manufacturing sector.

By Asmi Basu

source: X ↗

Woman Survives 21 Hours in Well After Robbery, Student Arrested

India11:53 AM

5 Jul 2026

Woman Survives 21 Hours in Well After Robbery, Student Arrested

A 55-year-old daily wage worker, Tangarala Lakshmi, survived for 21 hours inside a remote agricultural well near Nustulapur village in Karimnagar, Telangana, after being robbed and pushed in on July 1, 2026. Local farmers discovered and rescued her. Police subsequently arrested a 21-year-old degree student, Dhamma Dinesh Reddy, who allegedly planned the crime to pay off ₹4 lakh in online gambling debts.

By Asmi Basu

source: Hindustan Times ↗

Protester Demands Exclusive Jantar Mantar Access, Clashes With Police

India11:27 AM

5 Jul 2026

Protester Demands Exclusive Jantar Mantar Access, Clashes With Police

Protester Abhijit Depke argued with Delhi Police after demanding the exclusive use of Jantar Mantar on Sunday. Depke, who holds a one-day protest permit, insisted other demonstrating groups be removed to prevent his crowd from dividing. He accused the Delhi Police of dictatorship. Authorities face ongoing friction as multiple organisations frequently seek access to the iconic capital protest site simultaneously.

By Asmi Basu

source: X ↗

Jaishankar to Begin 10-Day Multi-Nation Tour on July 5

India5:51 PM

4 Jul 2026

Jaishankar to Begin 10-Day Multi-Nation Tour on July 5

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will embark on a multi-nation diplomatic tour from July 5 to 15, 2026. The Ministry of External Affairs announced on Saturday that his itinerary includes key stops across West Asia, the US, and Europe. The high-level visits aim to strengthen bilateral relations, discuss regional security, and enhance economic cooperation with strategic global partners.

By Asmi Basu

source: Indian Express ↗

Centre Names 23 Pakistan-Based Operatives as Terrorists

India6:26 AM

4 Jul 2026

Centre Names 23 Pakistan-Based Operatives as Terrorists

The Ministry of Home Affairs on July 4, 2026, designated 23 Pakistan-based operatives as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The individuals are linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. They include three close aides of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed and others tied to attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. The listing empowers the NIA to freeze their assets.

By Asmi Basu

source: The Hindu ↗

India5:36 AM

3 Jul 2026

PM Modi to Visit New Zealand Next Week

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit New Zealand on July 10, 2026. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced the historic trip, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian leader in 40 years. The Auckland summit focuses on implementing the recent comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. The landmark deal eliminates 95% of tariffs on New Zealand exports and aims to rapidly accelerate multi-billion dollar bilateral investments.

By Asmi Basu

source: Reuters ↗

RSS Demands End to Confusion in Ayodhya Donation Row

India5:35 PM

3 Jul 2026

RSS Demands End to Confusion in Ayodhya Donation Row

RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale stated on July 3, 2026, that the prevailing confusion and uncertainty over the alleged Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft must end. Expressing deep pain and anger, he demanded severe punishment for the guilty from the government-appointed SIT. The Sangh urged the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to install transparent financial and operational management systems.

By Asmi Basu

source: The Hindu ↗

Delhi HC Gives Panel 15 Days to Rule on Dhruv Rathee Video

India12:02 PM

3 Jul 2026

Delhi HC Gives Panel 15 Days to Rule on Dhruv Rathee Video

The Delhi High Court on July 3, 2026, directed the Centre's Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) to decide within 15 days on a plea seeking the removal of a video by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed the order on a petition filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva. The petitioner alleged the March 21 video hurts Hindu religious sentiments.

By Asmi Basu

source: LiveLaw ↗

Indian Delegation Attends Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral in Tehran

India10:55 AM

3 Jul 2026

Indian Delegation Attends Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral in Tehran

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and Congress leader Salman Khurshid arrived in Tehran on July 3, 2026, as part of a high-profile Indian delegation. They offered condolences and funeral prayers for Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February 2026. The multi-party delegation, led by Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, reinforces historical diplomatic and civilisational ties between India and Iran.

By Asmi Basu

source: Hindustan Times ↗

India, Japan Set Historic 10 Trillion Yen Investment Goal

India10:51 AM

3 Jul 2026

India, Japan Set Historic 10 Trillion Yen Investment Goal

Japan has committed a ₹1 trillion investment pipeline to India following summit-level talks in New Delhi between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The economic push includes 120 business agreements signed since August 2025. The long-term blueprint spans critical sectors like semiconductors, artificial intelligence, green energy, automobiles, and digital infrastructure to diversify global supply chains.

By Asmi Basu

source: Business Today ↗

TN CM Vijay Urges PM Modi to Alter G-RAM-G Funding

India5:40 AM

3 Jul 2026

TN CM Vijay Urges PM Modi to Alter G-RAM-G Funding

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to modify the funding ratio for the G-RAM-G Act. Under the new scheme, the funding split has been revised to 60:40 between the Centre and the state. Chief Minister Vijay stated that implementing the VB-G RAM G scheme will cost Tamil Nadu ₹5,000 crore annually, heavily impacting the state's budget.

By Asmi Basu

source: Businessline ↗

India

Two Arrested In Hyderabad For Passing Off Beef As Mutton

short by Asmi Basu / 7:07 AM on Thursday, 2 Jul 2026

The Hyderabad Police arrested two men on Tuesday, June 30, for allegedly mixing beef with mutton and supplying it to various local hotels. The accused are Mohd Osman, owner of Osman Meat Shop in Mallepally, and Mohd Jahangir Pasha, a worker at Ayan Beef Shop. Joint raid by the Central Crime Station's Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team and local police led to the seizure of 50 kg of adulterated meat.

PM Modi Greets Japanese Counterpart As ‘Chhoti Behen’

short by Asmi Basu / 9:50 AM on Thursday, 2 Jul 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi to New Delhi on July 2, 2026, by greeting her as "Chhoti Behen" (younger sister). The affectionate personal gesture at the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit went viral online, with netizens praising the diplomatic warmth. Takaichi reciprocated with a smile before entering critical high-level bilateral talks focusing on regional security and tech trade agreements.

Skyroot Fixes July 12–August 4 Launch Window For Vikram-1

short by Asmi Basu / 7:49 AM on Thursday, 2 Jul 2026

Skyroot Aerospace has announced a launch window from July 12 to August 4, 2026, for "Mission Aagaman," the maiden orbital test flight of its Vikram-1 rocket. Fully integrated at ISRO's Sriharikota spaceport, the seven-storey-tall vehicle features an all-carbon composite structure and 3D-printed engines. If successful, it will make Skyroot India's first private firm to achieve an orbital-class launch.

India Slams Pakistan Over Demolition Of 125-Year-Old Gurdwara

short by Asmi Basu / 7:03 AM on Thursday, 2 Jul 2026

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly condemned the reported demolition of the historic 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, Pakistan. On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal termed the destruction a "highly deplorable and targeted act of vandalism." Portions of the pre-Partition Sikh shrine were allegedly torn down by miscreants on the night of June 24–25.