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July 8, 2026 2:11 PM

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Global crude oil prices rise over 2% amid renewed US-Iran tensions

Global crude oil prices rose more than two per cent today as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran threatened to shatter the fragile ceasefire that had brought some relief to global energy markets.   Brent crude was trading nearly 2.3 per cent up at 75 US dollars and 87 cents per ba...

July 8, 2026 1:14 PM

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PM Modi announces IIM Bangalore’s first overseas campus in Indonesia

India and Indonesia have taken a significant step to deepen cooperation in higher education. Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday announced that the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore will establish its first overseas campus in Indonesia. The campus will be set up at the Singhasari Special E...

July 8, 2026 2:06 PM

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Iran launches retaliatory strikes on US military bases after American attacks

Iran has launched retaliatory strikes on US military installations following the US attacks on its Hormozgan province and the port city of Mahshahr. According to Iranian media, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy and Aerospace Forces carried out a joint missile and drone operation targ...

July 8, 2026 11:11 AM

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Indian culture, Sanatan Dharma continues to gain popularity in New Zealand

Thousands of kilometres away from India, the influence of Sanatan Dharma and Indian culture continues to grow in New Zealand. In Auckland, The Third Eye store has been promoting Indian spirituality, yoga, colourful traditional attire, and cultural artefacts for the past 26 years. Speaking to Akashva...

July 8, 2026 10:18 AM

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MEA welcomes Venezuela’s acknowledgement of Operation Amistad

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has thanked Venezuela for acknowledging India's humanitarian assistance under Operation Amistad following the double earthquake on 24th June. In a social media post, Mr Jaishwal said that the relief mission reflected the enduring friendship betw...

July 8, 2026 9:28 AM

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PM Modi calls Indian diaspora a bridge of India-Indonesia friendship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in an Indian community reception in Jakarta yesterday. As a special gesture, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto also joined Prime Minister Modi at the event.   Addressing the gathering, Mr Modi commended the Indian diaspora for its contribution to In...

July 8, 2026 9:24 AM

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Cargo aircraft from UAE to Pakistan goes missing with five crew on board

A Boeing 737 plane with five crew members has vanished after reporting a navigational system problem and losing contact with air traffic control on a flight to Pakistan. Early data indicated the 27-year-old converted freighter operated by K2 Airways had possibly crashed into the sea south-west of Ka...