Vivaah Patu: India’s record-breaking silk saree Vivaah Patu is one of India’s most remarkable examples of luxury handloom craftsmanship. Created by The Chennai Silks, the saree entered Guinness World Records as the most expensive silk saree after it was sold on January 5, 2008, for ₹39,31,627. The piece is often discussed not simply because of its price, but bec

Iran says eight troops killed Iranian state television reported that eight military personnel were killed in the latest US strikes on southern Iran, as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated around the Strait of Hormuz. The report said the dead were members of Iran’s air and naval forces and that the strikes affected areas including Bandar Abbas and Bushehr

Trump warns of harsher strikes US President Donald Trump warned that American military strikes on Iran would intensify if Tehran continued attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes in an already volatile confrontation. In a social media post, Trump said the latest US action was retaliation for what he described as Iran’s bombing of commercial vesse

Trump seeks rehearing on citizenship ruling US President Donald Trump said he would immediately ask the Supreme Court to rehear its ruling on birthright citizenship, arguing that the decision could encourage abuse of the immigration system. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that signs and billboards near the southern border and in Mexico were advertising service

US launches second night of Iran strikes Explosions were reported across several parts of Iran on Thursday, July 9, after the United States launched a second consecutive night of military strikes against Iranian targets. The latest action came only hours after President Donald Trump said he did not expect the confrontation with Tehran to last long and predicted that th

Trump says Iran conflict may not resume US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he does not expect full-scale conflict with Iran to restart, even after recent military strikes exchanged between the two sides. Speaking to reporters in Ankara after the NATO summit, Trump said he believed any renewed escalation would move quickly and would not become a prolonged con

Last updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Looking for the best Indian grocery stores near me in Dallas–Fort Worth? The DFW area has become one of the strongest Indian grocery markets in the United States, with stores spread across Irving, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Richardson, Garland, Carrollton, Lewisville and Fort Worth. According to Pew Research Center, the Dallas metro is among the largest Indian population centers in the U.S., with about 270,000 Indian r

A California court has dismissed attempted murder charges against Indian-origin radiologist Dharmesh Patel after he completed a mental health diversion program connected to a 2023 cliff crash in San Mateo County. The case drew national attention after a Tesla carrying Patel, his wife and their two young children plunged about 250 feet off a cliff along the Pacific Coast Highway near Devil’s Slide on Monday, January 2, 2023. All four family m

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has stepped up efforts to attract fresh manufacturing investment to the state, holding talks with South Korea’s Boo Young Group over a proposed footwear and components production facility. Continuing his South Korea visit on its fourth day, Lokesh met Boo Young Group CEO and President Director Ryan Kang and Business Strategy and Planning Manager Millie Richardson. During the discussions, he invited the company to examine investment opportunities in A

India’s support for the Prambanan Temple restoration project in Indonesia has added a strong cultural dimension to growing India Indonesia ties. The initiative, unveiled during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Yogyakarta on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, focuses on conserving one of Southeast Asia’s most important Hindu temple complexes. The project is not just about repairing an old monument; it reflects how shared histo

A proposed US tariff on selected Indian imports has brought fresh uncertainty to India-US trade negotiations, even as both sides continue efforts to finalise a wider agreement. Washington has suggested an additional 12.5 per cent duty on some goods, citing concerns over weak enforcement against forced labour in global supply chains. India has rejected the move, saying the allegation is broad, unsupported by clear country-specific evidence and should not be used to justif

US President Donald Trump has said the Iran ceasefire is no longer in place, sharply raising tensions between Washington and Tehran after fresh violence around the Strait of Hormuz. His comments came during the NATO summit in Turkey, where the Middle East crisis became one of the main security issues facing global leaders. The latest escalation followed attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but highly important se

The investigation into the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar has entered a new phase after United States authorities charged jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, in connection with the 2023 assassination case. The development has brought fresh attention to the Nijjar probe, which had earlier triggered a major diplomatic dispute between India and Canada. Current public charges focus on an alleged transnational crime network rath

Ireland has approved a ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, marking a sharp political move in its growing dispute with Israel. The measure targets products made in areas that Ireland considers occupied territory and outside Israel’s internationally recognised borders. The direct trade impact is expected to be limited, but the decision carries strong diplomatic weight. Dublin has framed the mov

US strikes Iranian targets after ship attacks The United States military launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iranian targets early Wednesday after three merchant vessels were attacked in waters near Oman, according to US Central Command. CENTCOM said the strikes were intended to impose heavy costs for attacks on commercial shipping and civilian crews in an intern

US ends Iran oil authorisation The United States has revoked a temporary licence that had allowed certain transactions involving Iranian-origin crude oil, petroleum products and petrochemical products, tightening pressure on Tehran after tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. A US official said Iran’s actions in the strategic waterway were “wholly unacceptable??

Haley calls for tougher Iran terms Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has said Washington should use Iran’s current economic and military weakness to demand a much tougher nuclear agreement, arguing that the present memorandum of understanding is moving in the wrong direction. In a televised interview, Haley said the United States had not yet for

French President Emmanuel Macron was reported safe after explosions were heard in central Damascus during his visit to Syria on Tuesday, July 7. The blasts took place as Macron was in the capital for talks with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, turning a high-profile diplomatic visit into a major security concern. The explosions were reported near the Four Seasons Damascus area, where Macron was said to be staying during the trip. Smoke wa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming New Zealand visit is being seen as an important step in strengthening India New Zealand relations after a long gap in high-level outreach. The visit is expected to focus on trade, defence, education, technology, tourism, sports and people-to-people ties. It also comes after New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s India visit, which gave both sides fresh momentum to expand cooperation beyond traditional diplomatic exchang

Ukraine’s demand for stronger air defence is set to dominate President Volodymyr Zelensky’s message at the NATO summit in Ankara. His appeal comes after another wave of Russian missile and drone attacks hit Kyiv, causing civilian deaths and renewed concern over gaps in Ukraine’s protection system. Kyiv says the country urgently needs more Patriot missile systems, additional interceptor missiles and faster military assistance from Western allies.