PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana’s Jind

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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 […]

Case Registered Against Real Estate Firm for Duping Investors

A case has been registered against Praneeth Concept Private Limited following allegations of a multi-crore real estate fraud. Around 55 homebuyers have accused the company’s directors of collecting ₹24.88 crore through a pre-launch apartment scheme while allegedly failing to deliver the promised flats. According to the complaint,  the company launched a pre-launch residential project and […]

India’s Big Move To Protect Indian Sailors Amid US-Iran Conflict In Hormuz

Amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian government has taken a significant step to safeguard thousands of Indian seafarers working on commercial ships in the Gulf region. On 16 July 2026, India’s maritime authorities issued an advisory directing shipping companies to avoid deploying Indian sailors on […]

Two Die as Lakhs Throng Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri

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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

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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 […]

Severe Drubbings in Ireland and England Expose India’s Growing Weaknesses

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India’s disappointing cricket tours of Ireland and England have raised serious concerns about the team’s performance, preparation, and ability to adapt to challenging overseas conditions. After suffering a 2–0 T20I series whitewash against Ireland, India endured another difficult campaign in England, losing the five-match T20I series 4–0, with one match producing no result. These defeats […]

Vietnam boat tragedy: families lose sole breadwinners in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai

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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. […]

SBI Funds Management IPO priced at ₹545-574 per share

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Mumbai, July 2026: SBI Funds Management Limited has set the price band for its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) at ₹545 to ₹574 per equity share. The public issue is expected to raise approximately ₹11,693 crore at the upper end of the price band, making it one of the largest IPOs in India in 2026. […]

E20 fuel may lead to 3-5% mileage hit in ‘some’ vehicles, Govt. admits as it defends blending

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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% […]