The Ayodhya SIT probe into the alleged Ram temple donation theft has identified serious weaknesses in donation counting, employee monitoring, cash auditing and physical security. Investigators believe repeated violations of established procedures left the system vulnerable to alleged financial misconduct. Ayodhya SIT Probe Identifies Security Lapses The Special Investigation Team examining alleged irregularitie

The University of Sydney has received a $180,000 Maitri Grant to create a three-year music partnership with India’s Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts. The project will support student travel, staff exchanges, curriculum development and community programs across Sydney and Bengaluru. Sydney Maitri Grant supports three-year partnership The University??

Wimbledon towels made in India are manufactured in Vapi, Gujarat, under the Christy brand. The Centre Court essentials have become prized player souvenirs, connecting Welspun’s textile production with one of tennis’s most recognisable traditions worldwide. Gujarat factory behind Wimbledon towels Wimbledon’s official towels, seen on Centre Court and carried by leading players, are manufactured in Vapi, Guj

The FAA has extended the Chicago O’Hare flight cap through October 30, 2027, keeping the airport at 2,708 scheduled operations per day. The order targets congestion and delays as United and American compete for growth amid construction constraints. CHICAGO — The Federal Aviation Administration has extended scheduling limits at Chicago O’Hare International Airport through October 30, 2027, maintainin

West Nile virus in San Marcos has been confirmed in two mosquito traps collected from separate locations in ZIP code 78666 on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. They are Hays County’s first positive traps of the season, although no human infections have been reported locally.

Iran has warned that continued US violations could release Tehran from its commitments under the Iran US MoU. The dispute involves the Islamabad MoU, Strait of Hormuz navigation, maritime security and wider tensions between Tehran and Washington. Iran warning targets alleged US violations Iran has warned that it may no longer consider itself bound by its memorandum of understanding with the United States if Was

Iran has denied requesting negotiations with the United States, although officials confirmed that a Qatari mediator visited Mashhad to discuss regional tensions. The statement highlights Tehran’s cautious diplomatic stance and its continuing distrust of Washington. Iran US talks denied by Tehran Iran said it had not approached the United States seeking fresh negotiations, challenging reports that Tehran and W

Iran nuclear site repairs appear to be underway at Taleghan 2, Parchin and Pickaxe Mountain after recent US-Israeli strikes. Satellite imagery shows cranes, vehicles and cleared impact areas, but Iran and international inspectors have not confirmed the work’s purpose. Taleghan 2 repairs visible in satellite imagery Recent high-resolution satellite images indicate repair and rehabilitation activity at Taleghan

Last updated: Saturday, July 11, 2026 Searching for the best Indian sweet shops in Plano? This guide covers the top mithai stores with verified addresses, contact details, opening hours, approximate prices, specialties, and must-try Indian desserts, helping you choose the perfect place for everyday treats or festive celebrations. Best Indian Sweet Shops in Plano Plano is home to one of the largest Indian commu

Australia has assured India that opportunities for Indian students in Australia will remain open and fair despite visa delays and stricter assessments. The MEA also rejected reports of broad application restrictions and highlighted expanding university partnerships. Australia Assures Indian Students of Fair Study Opportunities Australia has assured India that genuine India

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s decision to present engraved revolvers and live ammunition to visiting leaders at the 2026 NATO summit in Ankara has created an unusual diplomatic and legal issue. Several recipients now face strict national rules governing the import, storage and deactivation of firearms. Erdoğan NATO pistol gifts surprise summit leaders The personalized weapons were distributed to visiting lea

The US stock market increasingly supports household retirement savings as Social Security faces long-term financial pressure. Widespread stock ownership, 401(k) dependence and new investment accounts could make a prolonged market crash politically harder for Washington to tolerate. Stock ownership becomes a political force The American stock market is no longer limited to professional investors and wealthy traders. Million

The FBI 2020 election probe has intensified political tensions in Washington after hundreds of bureau employees were reportedly assigned to support an investigation centred on Georgia. Senate Democrats are questioning the scale, cost and purpose of the operation, while federal officials have released few public details. FBI 2020 election probe mobilises analysts nationwide An internal FBI memo obtained by the Associated Pr

India condemns conflict-related sexual violence at UN India has called for stronger global action against conflict-related sexual violence, describing it as a weapon used to spread fear, suppress communities and deepen humanitarian crises. Speaking during a United Nations Security Council debate in New York, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P. Har

Khamenei burial concludes days of mourning Khamenei burial ceremonies ended on Thursday, July 9, as Iran laid late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to rest at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, one of the holiest sites in Shiite Islam. The burial followed six days of funeral processions across Iran and Iraq, with authorities and state-linked outlets describing mass

Hyderabad civic polls may be held in phases as GHMC votes first Hyderabad’s upcoming civic elections could see an unexpected change in strategy, with the Telangana government reportedly considering conducting the polls in phases rather than holding elections simultaneously across the major municipal corporations in the metropolitan region. Under the reported plan, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation could go to the polls first, while elections

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 Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is pushing the state to prepare for a possible future expansion of India’s ethanol economy, calling on officials to encourage investment in ethanol production and related fuel projects. His focus comes as India continues to debate the next phase of its biofuel transition after the nationwide expansion of E20 petrol. Naidu has previously urged the Centre to consider increasing ethanol blending

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