BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's aide, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead in a meticulously planned ambush near Kolkata airport. Multiple bike-borne shooters, possibly using sophisticated firearms and a vehicle with a fake number plate, intercepted Rath's SUV and fired at close range.
Specialty coffee chain Blue Tokai aims to expand its store network to 800 by FY30, opening 120 new cafes this fiscal year. The company is in talks to raise at least $100 million and expects revenue to exceed Rs 8 billion, projecting profitability by March 2028.
अमेरिका ने होर्मुज़ स्ट्रेट में तीन तेल टैंकरों पर हुए हमलों के जवाब में ईरान पर 80 से ज़्यादा ठिकानों पर हवाई हमले किए हैं. ईरान ने जवाबी कार्रवाई का दावा किया है, जबकि नेटो प्रमुख ने अमेरिकी हमलों को "ज़रूरी" बताया.
Utah's Department of Health and Human Services revoked the license of Provo Canyon School's Springville campus due to health, safety, and incident reporting violations. Paris Hilton, a former attendee who has spoken out against abuse at the facility, celebrated the closure, which is effective August 6.
Arvind Kejriwal has written to 29 auto manufacturers seeking written clarification on the impact of E20 ethanol-blended fuel on vehicle mileage and engine safety. He highlighted contradictions between company owner's manuals and statements made at a government press conference, demanding a response within seven days.
Gold prices saw a minor decrease on July 8, 2026, with Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, and Joyalukkas reducing their 22-carat gold rates nationwide. IBJA also updated retail rates, showing slight increases for various gold and silver purities.
A Punjab consumer commission ordered Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to pay Rs 20 lakh for a totalled BMW, rejecting the insurer's appeal. The claim was initially denied based on a forensic report questioning the accident narrative, but the commission found the repudiation to be on flimsy grounds.
