A Fujian shoe factory fire in Jinjiang killed at least 28 people after flames spread through the Huiteng Shoes facility. Firefighters launched a major rescue operation as officials investigated the cause and reviewed safety risks tied to flammable shoe-making materials. A major fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killed at least 28 people and triggered a large rescue operation in southeastern China on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Jinj

Trump’s Air Force One switch after the NATO summit in Turkey put new focus on the Qatar-gifted jet, presidential aircraft security, Iran-related threats and the stop at RAF Mildenhall, where he later boarded the newer plane for Washington after meeting U.S. service members. President Donald Trump’s Air Force One switch after the NATO summit in Turkey has drawn new attention to presidential aircraft security a

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded TET exemption for teachers recruited before 2011, arguing that experienced educators who cleared earlier competitive recruitment exams should not face retrospective eligibility rules. Jagan demands TET exemption for senior Andhra Pradesh teachers Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded relief for senior teachers affected by the Teacher Eligibility Test req

  Maharashtra leaders Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Sharad Pawar have renewed efforts over the Karnataka border dispute, promising faster Supreme Court hearings, senior legal support and financial assistance for Marathi-speaking residents facing cases in border areas. Fadnavis, Shinde and Pawar unite over Karnataka border dispute Maharashtra’s government and senior political leaders have renewed their push on the long-running Maha

Mamata Banerjee blames the BJP and police after the Kolkata rally clash, as the TMC claims 41 workers were injured in the protest. The TMC-BJP clash at the Hazra rally has intensified political tensions, while Mamata has threatened legal action over alleged violations of the Calcutta High Court rally order. TMC rally over Baruipur case turns violent in south Kolkata A protest rally led by Trinamool Congress supremo and former West Bengal Chief Minister M

TMC slams ED after Rs 440.42 crore in party accounts frozen The All India Trinamool Congress has strongly criticised the Enforcement Directorate after the agency froze Rs 440.42 crore lying in three HDFC Bank accounts of the party, triggering a fresh political confrontation in West Bengal. The TMC described the action as politically motivated and alleged that investig

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

US opens H-1B visa fraud investigation The United States has launched a major investigation into alleged fraud involving the H-1B visa programme, with IT services company Cognizant among the firms named as authorities examine possible misuse. The probe was announced by US Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito, who said investigators were looking into

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

An Indian engineer in Washington state has been charged with first-degree murder after investigators said smart-lock records, autopsy findings and phone calls contradicted his account of his wife’s death inside their Bellevue apartment.

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 Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has increasingly become the focus of an aggressive political campaign by the opposition YSR Congress Party. A series of recent controversies involving Gaade Sai Krishna, YouTuber Raavan and the Sugali Preethi case have all been used to question the Jana Sena chief’s leadership and put pressure on his party. The pattern of attacks has led to growing discussion within political circles about whether

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

The Karnataka Congress has stepped up its attack on the BJP leadership over the controversy surrounding alleged theft and financial irregularities linked to donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. At its general body meeting, the state Congress adopted a resolution demanding the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, accusing them of bearing moral responsibility for t

The alleged donation theft controversy surrounding the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has reopened an old and politically sensitive debate over who should manage some of India’s most prominent temples. As questions are raised about accountability and security at the shrine, attention has once again turned to an episode from more than four decades ago, when a major theft at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi eventually led to a complete change in its admin

YCP steps up pressure campaign against Andhra coalition government With the Andhra Pradesh coalition government still in the first half of its term, the opposition YSR Congress Party appears to be intensifying its political campaign on multiple fronts. A series of recent controversies, local incidents and development-related disputes are increasingly being used to question the administration, putting the ruling alliance of the

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

British Columbia’s move toward legal action against OpenAI has pushed the Tumbler Ridge shooting into a wider debate over artificial intelligence safety, corporate responsibility and public protection. The province has hired legal teams in B.C. and California as it examines whether the company can be held accountable for alleged warning signs connected to the attacker’s ChatGPT use before the February tragedy. The case has drawn attent

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

Meloni seeks to cool Trump dispute Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her relationship with US President Donald Trump remains “cordial” despite a series of sharp public exchanges over NATO, Iran and a disputed photo claim. Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, Meloni tried to reduce speculation that the disagreement had seriously damaged ti