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A husband faces murder charges after his wife's death was initially reported as sudden. Raajitha Sabbineni's last message about a bitter smoothie became key evidence. Autopsy results revealed she died from strangulation, contradicting the initial account. Investigators uncovered evidence of the husband's alleged affair with another woman. He was arrested in Bellevue, Washington, four months after their wedding.

India's Operation Sindoor demonstrated precision strikes against terror targets deep inside Pakistan. The Pinaka rocket system has evolved to hit targets up to 120 kilometers away. New variants like the Long Range Guided Rocket enhance India's strike capabilities significantly. Suryastra is envisioned as a next-generation system to rival missile accuracy. These developments signify India's shift towards non-contact warfare and enhanced deterrence.

The Indian Air Force secured third place globally in the 2026 WDMMA rankings. This ranking places India's air power ahead of China's People's Liberation Army Air Force. The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft uses a proprietary True Value Rating system. This system evaluates air forces based on fleet size and composition. India's air force is undergoing modernization and procurement programs to enhance capabilities.

Delhi's air quality reached the 'good' category for the first time in nearly three years. Continuous monsoon rains washed pollutants away, lowering the Air Quality Index significantly. This event highlights how quickly weather can cleanse the city's atmosphere. However, maintaining this improvement remains a significant environmental challenge for Delhi. Experts emphasize that year-round emission reduction policies are crucial for sustained clean air.

Melinda French Gates received the Josef Korbel Award for her philanthropic work. She stressed that empowering women builds stronger families and nations. French Gates highlighted the importance of centering women in philanthropic efforts. Her organization Pivotal invests in entrepreneurs and advocates for paid leave. She urged students to contribute their skills to local communities.

Education Minister Ranoj Pegu had earlier said that there are 2,670 single-teacher government primary schools

While some made errors owing to lack of awareness, some were dealing with problems due to incorrect spellings in 2002 rolls; call for instructional video to fill the form in Hindi, Urdu, English

As mist, rain and fresh greenery transform the Eastern Ghats, guided treks are drawing adventurers to summit trails, waterfalls and remote hill villages

Heavy rain in Himachal's Sirmaur; schools forced to shut in Paonta today

A catastrophic wildfire ravaging southern Spain has sadly resulted in the loss of twelve lives, with numerous others suffering injuries due to the rapidly spreading flames. The extreme heat and arid conditions exacerbated the situation, hindering firefighting efforts. This event stands as one of the most tragic wildfires in Spain's recent history. Investigations into the cause of the fire are currently underway.

The Prime Minister landed in Australia on July 8 after completing his visit to Indonesia. From here, he is scheduled to leave for New Zealand — the last leg of his six-day, three-nation tour.

The State hopes to attract investments worth ₹6 lakh crore and build 7.5 GW of data centre capacity over the next few years, positioning itself alongside established hubs such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Telangana

A consumer commission ordered a retailer to refund expired noodles and pay compensation. The minor daughter fell ill after consuming the product, which had passed its expiry date. The commission rejected the seller's 'buyer beware' defense, emphasizing seller responsibility. It ruled the retailer solely liable for failing to remove old stock. The family received a refund, compensation, and litigation costs.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faced disappointment after his dismissal in the fourth T20I match. He scored low scores in his first three international matches. Jofra Archer troubled the young batter with short-pitched bowling. Sooryavanshi came with high expectations after a sensational IPL and U-19 World Cup. India trails England three-nil in the ongoing five-match series.

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in a World Cup quarter-final match. This victory extended France's record of winning matches officiated by Argentinian referees. The appointment of an all-Argentinian refereeing team had sparked controversy before the game. Despite the debate, France secured their win and advanced to the next stage. FIFA defended the integrity and independence of its match officials.

Turkey's F-35 fighter jet access is under review by the US administration. This potential return follows Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 air defense systems. Israel opposes this move, citing regional military balance concerns. The US faces challenges navigating legal and congressional restrictions on this decision. The F-35 program involves many allied nations for collective security.

Veteran singer Mano goes down memory lane in a chat with The Hindu on his 40 years in film music

FIFA has changed its VAR operations for the remainder of the 2026 World Cup, placing backup VAR officials inside stadiums after growing criticism over refereeing decisions during the knockout stages. The new system keeps Dallas as the central hub while adding on-site support to prevent technical disruptions. FIFA insists the move aims to improve reliability, not influence match decisions.

Many private and corporate schools across Telangana are closed today, July 10, 2026, because of a statewide bandh organised by student groups, while the state government has not declared an official holiday. Government schools have received no closure notification, although protests may affect normal operations. The bandh has been called over school consolidation plans, fee regulation, and vacancies in the education department. Parents have been advised to verify school operations directly with individual institutions.