Top news of the day: PM Modi highlights India’s growth, global trust at Melbourne diaspora event, Navy’s Drishti-10 UAV crashes near Gujarat’s Porbandar; and more
This news roundup covers the crash of an Indian Navy UAV, a legal challenge regarding tax exemptions for same-sex couples, and Prime Minister Modi's diplomatic visit to Australia. It also notes a court stay on a Look Out Circular for a former DMK minister.
Why it matters
These events represent significant developments in Indian defense, social policy, and international diplomacy.
A Board of Inquiry (BoI) has been ordered after an Indian Navy Drishti-10 Starliner unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crashed near Dharampur village in Gujarat’s Porbandar district during a routine training sortie on Wednesday (July 8, 2026). The inquiry will determine whether a technical malfunction, loss of the communication link or any other system failure caused the crash.
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