Daily Roundup: Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire 'Over'; Key Accused Killed in Baruipur Rape-Murder Case
Here is a summary of the top news stories from Wednesday, July 8, 2026, covering developments from around the world and across India.
Trump says Iran ceasefire 'over' after fighting flares
US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that the ceasefire with Iran was 'over', following renewed hostilities sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement raises concerns about further escalation in the region.
Building collapse in Pune's Pimpri Chinchwad: eight feared trapped
A three-storey building collapsed after heavy rains in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune, leaving at least eight people feared trapped. Rescue operations are underway, a senior official said.
Punjab Police officer among 37 wanted by US along with gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi, Bhagwanpuria
A Punjab Police officer has been named by US, Canadian, and European authorities, along with 36 others including gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, for a range of crimes including racketeering, targeted killings, shootings, extortion, and international drug trafficking. The criminal network's activities have particularly impacted the Indian diaspora.
Wayanad debris slip: search for five missing continues; unnatural death case registered
A day after a debris slip at a tunnel road construction site in Kerala's Wayanad district killed three people, search operations are ongoing for five missing individuals. Police have registered an unnatural death case.
Baruipur rape-murder case: key accused killed in police encounter
Prabhas Mondal, a prime accused in the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal's Baruipur, was killed in a police encounter in the early hours of Wednesday.
ED raids five locations in Trinamool Congress financial probe
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on five locations across Kolkata on Tuesday to investigate financial transactions in Trinamool Congress party accounts, including the source of funds and expenditure on chartered flights for party leadership.
PM Modi thanks Indonesia for preserving Prambanan Temple heritage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the Prambanan Temple complex in Indonesia, emphasised that cultural heritage connects people across geographies and thanked the Indonesian people for preserving the 'grand heritage' of the temple.
Ayodhya Ram Temple donation case: SIT names Avinash Shukla as prime accused
A preliminary report by the Special Investigation Team has identified Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in the alleged theft of devotees' offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The probe links him to a suspected 40-day racket involving nearly 70 instances of pilferage from the donation-counting system.
LeT militant killed in south Kashmir's Shopian, says police
Jammu and Kashmir Police reported on Wednesday that a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist was killed in an anti-militancy operation in Shopian district, which lasted five days.
Truecaller criticises TRAI's regulatory attempt as 'makes no sense'
Caller ID app Truecaller criticised the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for reportedly attempting to bring it under regulation. This follows TRAI's mandate that promotional and banking calls use specific number series, and that apps whitelist those numbers from spam warnings.
Punjab Congress overhaul: no change in leadership, says Bhupesh Baghel
Congress party's Punjab affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel ruled out any change in the state leadership amid ongoing internal disputes, stating on Wednesday that there is no question of altering the current leadership.
