Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1497, Vasco da Gama sets sail on the first direct European voyage to India. In 1908, V. K. R. Varadaraja Rao, Indian economist, politician, professor and educator (died 1991) was born. In 1928, Balakh Sher Mazari, former prime minister of Pakistan (died 2022) was born. In 1933, The first rugby union test match between the Wallabies of Australia and the Springboks of South Africa is played at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. In 1949, Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Indian politician, 14th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (died 2009) was born. In 1988, The Island Express train travelling from Bangalore to Kanyakumari derails on the Peruman bridge and falls into Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala in India killing 105 passengers and injuring over 200 more. In 1993, Abul Hasan Jashori, Bangladeshi Islamic scholar and freedom fighter (born 1918) passed away. In 2007, Chandra Shekhar, Indian lawyer and politician, 9th Prime Minister of India (born 1927) passed away. In 2012, Muhammed bin Saud Al Saud, Saudi Arabian politician (born 1934) passed away. In 2014, Plínio de Arruda Sampaio, Brazilian lawyer and politician (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Mahesh Pai to take charge at South Indian Bank from Oct 1, 2026

The Hindu BusinessLine

July 8, 2026

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Mahesh Pai to take charge at South Indian Bank from Oct 1, 2026

Pai is currently Chief General Manager at Canara Bank

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