PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana’s Jind
Continue Reading Jind, Haryana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated India’s first hydrogen-powered train, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition towards clean and sustainable transportation. The train was flagged off from Jind railway station and will operate on the Jind–Sonipat route, making India one of the few countries in the world to […]
Two Die as Lakhs Throng Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri
The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, witnessed a tragic incident on 16 July 2026, when two devotees lost their lives and at least 78 others were injured following a crowd surge during one of India’s largest religious festivals. The accident occurred as lakhs of pilgrims gathered to witness the grand procession of Lord […]
Sonam Wangchuk Should Be Education Minister”says Arvind Kejriwal
On 16 July 2026, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal publicly stated that education reformer and environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk should be appointed as India’s Education Minister, replacing the current Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. Kejriwal made this statement while addressing supporters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, where Wangchuk was observing an […]
SC ready for hearing in Bhojshala dispute, urges patience
The Supreme Court has indicated that it is prepared to hear the long-running Bhojshala–Kamal Maula dispute in detail and has urged all parties to remain patient while the legal process continues. The court stressed that the sensitive matter requires a fair and careful examination because it involves competing religious claims, historical evidence, archaeological findings, and […]
Vietnam boat tragedy: families lose sole breadwinners in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai
A tragic speedboat accident near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island has left several Indian families devastated, including households in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore and Tiruvannamalai districts. For some of these families, the tragedy is not only the loss of a loved one but also the loss of the person who provided their main source of financial support. […]
E20 fuel may lead to 3-5% mileage hit in ‘some’ vehicles, Govt. admits as it defends blending
New Delhi, July 10, 2026: The Central government has acknowledged that the use of E20 petrol may reduce fuel efficiency by approximately 3–5% in certain vehicles. However, it defended India’s ethanol-blending programme, stating that its broader environmental, economic and energy-security benefits outweigh the relatively small decline in mileage. E20 is a fuel mixture containing 20% […]
Bengaluru Man Says Wife Offered Gold To Attackers To Stop. But They Didn’t
Bengaluru: A disturbing road-rage incident on the Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway has raised serious concerns about highway safety after a group of men allegedly attacked a Bengaluru resident and his family. The victim said his wife pleaded with the attackers and even offered them her gold jewellery in exchange for allowing the family to leave, but the […]
Wayanad Tunnel Accident: Suresh Gopi Calls It a “Serious Lapse”
A major landslide at the tunnel construction site in Kerala’s Wayanad has triggered widespread concern, with Union Minister Suresh Gopi describing the incident as a “serious lapse” in safety and project management. The accident occurred on 7 July 2026 near the Kalladi–Meppadi tunnel project, where heavy monsoon rains caused a massive heap of excavated soil […]
Record-breaking rain in Mumbai, Palghar and Raigad; 13 killed in last 3-4 days
Record-breaking monsoon rains have battered large parts of Maharashtra, particularly Mumbai, Palghar and Raigad districts, claiming at least 13 lives over the past three to four days. The relentless downpour has triggered floods, landslides, building collapses, transport disruptions and widespread damage, prompting the Maharashtra government to remain on high alert. 13 Deaths Reported Across Maharashtra […]
Indian delegation departs for Iran to attend Khamenei’s state funeral
India has sent an official delegation to Tehran to attend the state funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, underlining the long-standing diplomatic and civilizational relationship between the two countries. The visit comes as Iran begins a multi-day national mourning programme attended by political leaders and dignitaries from across the world. The Indian […]