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08 Jul, 2025

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's father dies in Jodhpur

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's father, Daulal Vaishnaw, died at 11.52am on 08 July 2025 at AIIMS Jodhpur, where he had been critically ill and under treatment. The hospital confirmed his passing and extended condolences to the grieving family.

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08 Jul, 2025

BJP reappoints Manmohan Samal as its Odisha unit president

Manmohan Samal was reappointed as BJP’s Odisha president on 8 July for a fourth term. Elected unopposed, he played a key role in BJP’s 2024 victory. Despite the party’s success, Samal lost the Chandabali seat. His prior terms were 1999–2004 & 2023–25.

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08 Jul, 2025

Heavy rains lash southern West Bengal, waterlogging in parts of Kolkata

Heavy rain since early 8 July led to severe waterlogging in Kolkata, Salt Lake, and Howrah, disrupting daily life and transport. Uluberia saw 111 mm rainfall—the highest in WB till 8.30am. IMD predicts more rain with gusty winds till 9 Jul morning.

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08 Jul, 2025

FIR registered against cricketer Yash Dayal over sexual exploitation

An FIR was filed on 7 July against RCB cricketer Yash Dayal at Indirapuram police station, Ghaziabad, under BNS Section 69 for alleged sexual exploitation. The complaint was made on 21 June via IGRS, claiming a 5-year relationship under marriage pretense.

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08 Jul, 2025

Catastrophic flooding in Texas: Death toll surpasses 100

Over 100 people died in catastrophic Texas floods over the July Fourth weekend, including 28 children. Camp Mystic lost 27 members, with several still missing. Search efforts continue amid rising waters. Trump to visit Texas on 12 Jul following disaster.

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08 Jul, 2025

Trump says US must send more weapons to Ukraine, days after ordering pause

On 8 July, President Trump reversed a pause on US weapons to Ukraine, citing urgent defence needs amid intensified Russian attacks. Pentagon confirmed shipments will resume. Meanwhile, Russia’s transport minister died after being dismissed by Putin.

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08 Jul, 2025

Key suspect in Gopal Khemka's murder killed in police encounter in Patna

Vikas alias Raja (29), a key suspect in industrialist Gopal Khemka’s murder, was shot dead in a police encounter at 2.25am on 8 July in Patna’s Damaria Ghat. Linked to multiple cases, he allegedly supplied the murder weapon.

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08 Jul, 2025

MNS leader held before Thane rally to counter traders' protest

MNS leader Avinash Jadhav was detained at 3.30am on 8 July in Thane ahead of a prohibited rally countering traders’ protest over a 1 July assault on a food stall owner. Police cited past offences and law & order concerns to restrain Jadhav from Bhayander.