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Heavy rain lashes Uttarakhand; 71 roads blocked, woman killed in Pithoragarh

Haldwani, July 8 -- Heavy rain battered Uttarakhand on Wednesday, triggering landslides that blocked 71 roads, killed a woman in Pithoragarh district and created a 600-metre-long artificial lake on th... Read More


Novato fire: Evacuations ordered near Sequoia Glen Lane in Marlin County; check map, visuals

India, July 8 -- A fire broke out near the Sequoia Glen Lane in Novato, Marlin County, California on Tuesday afternoon. According to Watch Duty, the fire is now around two acres. However, evacuations ... Read More


"Such things cannot happen in a democracy": Kunal Ghosh accuses BJP of "attacking" TMC rally

Kolkata, July 8 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Wednesday accused the BJP of attacking a rally organised by its youth and student wings in Kolkata, alleging that the violence took pl... Read More


Switzerland to host next World Summit on AI in Geneva: Federal Councillor Albert Rosti

Geneva, July 8 -- Switzerland is set to host the next World Summit on AI in Geneva in 2027, Federal Councillor Albert Rosti, informed in his opening address at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026AI for... Read More


Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to attend Tripura Business Conclave 2026 in Agartala

New Delhi, July 8 -- Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region and Communications, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, will be on a one-day visit to Tripura on Thursday. According to the Ministry of ... Read More


"Unacceptable attack": Qatar condemns strike on vessel 'Al-Rekayyat', holds Iran legally responsible

Doha, July 8 -- Qatar has strongly condemned the targeting of its vessel "Al-Rekayyat" while it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, describing the incident as an "unacceptable at... Read More


PM Modi lauds cultural showcase during his welcome in Australia, highlights global appeal of Vande Mataram

Melbourne, July 8 -- The grand welcome accorded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Australia during his three-nation tour unfolded as a vibrant celebration of Indian culture, featuring an array of dan... Read More


At 10, a media academy leaves home - and asks what's left to fight for in journalism

India, July 8 -- For nine years, the Thessaloniki International Media Summer Academy never left home. This year, for its tenth, it did - relocating its opening leg to the lakeside town of Kastoria, s... Read More


PM Modi visits Indonesia's ancient Prambanan Temple with President Prabowo, offers prayers

Yogyakarta, July 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the nearly 1,000-year-old historic Prambanan Temple complex, accompanied by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The Prime Mi... Read More


NATO pledges EUR70 bn for Ukraine, announces $50 bn new defence procurements, reaffirms deterrence against Russia

Ankara, July 8 -- NATO leaders on Wednesday pledged EUR 70 billion in military equipment, assistance and training for Ukraine in 2026, announced more than USD 50 billion in new defence procurements, a... Read More