Morning Digest: UAE Golden Visa Gets Easier for Indians & Other Top Stories
Whether you want to know why you're still tired after 8 hours of sleep or what Elon Musk is plotting next—today's brief has something for every mood.
☀️ Good Morning, India!
From celebrity hotel gossip to mystical miracles on hilltops, today's news mix is rich in throwbacks, financial wisdom, and global political surprises.
Indians can now earn a 10-year UAE visa without pouring money into real estate. If you have skills or academic merit, you can apply through nomination. 👉 Check new rules
🎬 Rekha, Kamal & A Hotel Room: Rumour Or Real?
Before Big B ever entered the frame, Rekha was rumoured to share a spark with another superstar—Kamal Haasan. 👉 Read the tale
It's a week of change and progress. Fire signs feel charged, while air signs must find emotional grounding. What's in store for you? 👉 See your stars
After backing Trump with ₹2,400 crore in campaign funds, Musk is now taking matters into his own hands—and shaking up US politics like never before. 👉 Power play in motion
No more robotic bios. Young professionals are reshaping LinkedIn with personality, soft aesthetics, and bold purpose. Here's how to update your profile. 👉 Gen-Z at work
🏰 Saif Ali Khan's Royal Property Case Reopened
Saif and family's claim to ancestral Bhopal properties—worth crores—is back in court. The High Court wants a fresh trial under the Enemy Property Act. 👉 Inheritance battle resumes
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July 08, 2025, 06:00 IST
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