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Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities, set more oil tankers ablaze
A satellite image shows smoke rising and damage at the Omsk oil refinery following a drone attack, Russia on July 7, 2026. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Ukrainian drones on Thursday (July 9, 2026), hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, a day after U.S. President…
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PM Modi meets Australia Governor General Mostyn, discusses bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a picture with the Governor General of Australia, Sam Mostyn A.C., in Melbourne. | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (July 9, 2026) met Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn and discussed “enduring” bilateral bonds, strong people-to-people ties and the strengthening of the “multifaceted partnership” between the two countries.…
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Iran Health Ministry says 14 killed in two days of U.S. strikes
Fire and smoke rise from the direction of Iranshahr airport. | Photo Credit: Reuters Two days of U.S. strikes against Iran have killed 14 people and left 78 injured, Tehran’s Health Ministry said on Thursday (July 9, 2026). “Of the injured, 47 are still hospitalised and the rest have been discharged after receiving medical care,”…
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How undercover agents and informants helped the FBI unravel Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang | Explained
The story so far: On July 8, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced indictment against three Punjab-linked transnational organised crime syndicates operating across India, Canada, the United States and Europe. Among the most significant allegations is that Lawrence Bishnoi (33), a Punjab-born gangster currently lodged in a high-security prison in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and his…
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Champat Rai not upset about stepping down, supportive of new system: Ram temple trust treasurer
Govind Dev Giri, Treasurer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. File | Photo Credit: ANI Ram temple trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri on Thursday (July 9, 2026) said Champat Rai is not upset after resigning as its general secretary in the wake of the alleged donation theft and is fully supportive of the…
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India added 52.5 mtpa regasification capacity in 2025: IGU World LNG Report
Dahej LNG terminal ranks as the sixth largest globally. | Photo Credit: The Hindu India added 52.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of regasification capacity across eight terminals, as it surpassed Spain to become the fourth largest market for regasification capacity in 2025, according to the International Gas Union’s (IGU) World LNG Report. Rising demand…