Politics
SIR in Karnataka: Congress Gains Early Edge Over BJP; Saffron Party Counters with Ward-Level Help Desks
Congress gains early edge over BJP in Karnataka's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, delegating responsibilities to MLAs and district presidents, while BJP counters with ward-level help desks.
World
Israeli Strike Kills Seven in Gaza, Including Children
Israeli fire killed seven people, including children, in Gaza City. The military said it struck militants and was unaware of casualties.
Entertainment
Rajesh Sharma Hospitalised After Insect Bite on Prabhas Film Set
Actor Rajesh Sharma was hospitalised after a possible insect bite while shooting for a Prabhas film in Hyderabad; actress Sudipa shares update.
Business
Rupee falls 52 paise to close at 95.48 against US dollar
The Indian rupee weakened 52 paise to close at 95.48 against the US dollar on July 8, 2026, amid a surge in Brent crude oil prices which rose 6.16% to $78.73 per barrel.
Lifestyle
Technology
New ionospheric model boosts space weather forecasts over India
Researchers developed a novel approach integrating ground and space-based observations to reconstruct near-earth space over India, improving ionospheric modelling for satellite operations and navigation systems.
Gurugram: 350mm Rain in 2 Days Paralyzes City, NH-8 Cave-In
Heavy rain of 350mm in two days has paralysed Gurugram, with NH-8 facing a road cave-in near Narsinghpur, triggering three-km traffic jams despite civic claims of improved drainage.
DRDO Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket Successfully
DRDO successfully test-fired the Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket, enhancing Indian Army's precision strike capabilities with a 75 km range and advanced guidance system.
Google picks 20 Indian AI startups for 2026 accelerator
Google has chosen 20 AI-first startups from over 2,000 applicants for its 2026 Startup Accelerator programme in India, offering equity-free support and access to AI tools across sectors like healthcare, climate, and cybersecurity.
AI and R Programming Workshop for Agricultural Research in Palampur
A two-day ANRF-sponsored workshop on R Programming for Agricultural Sciences at Palampur university emphasized AI and data science for sustainable agriculture, with over 65 participants trained.
Science and GK Quiz: India and Beyond
Boost your brainpower with science and general knowledge questions. From ISRO's missions and Indian Nobel laureates to the human body and the solar system, test your curiosity and learn.
