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Primary coolant pump test facility inaugurated at Tarapur atomic power station

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:56 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Secretary and Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Chairman, inaugurated the Primary Coolant Pump Test Facility at the Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) on Wednesday and reviewed the recently granted 10 years' life-extension of the world's oldest operating twin reactors, TAPS 1 and 2.

UK India Business Council celebrates final go ahead to FTA

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:45 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) on Wednesday welcomed the "Entry Into Force" announcement, which constitutes the final go ahead for the landmark Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between the two countries which will come into effect on July 15 this year.

Inspired by PM Modi's appeal, Maha family refurbishes old mangalsutra for son's wedding

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:29 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) In a heart-warming gesture following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to ordinary citizens to shun gold purchase, a family from Maharashtra's Wardha district adhered to advice in the 'national interest' and chose to reuse the old Mangalsutra for their son's wedding.

India-UK trade pact operational from July 15, PM Modi calls it ‘historic milestone’

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:26 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) India and the United Kingdom on Wednesday announced that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will enter into force on July 15, marking a new phase in the country’s economic diplomacy.

Stranded in Ebola-hit region, Gujarat professor to return home tomorrow after diplomatic push

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:50 PM

Bhuj/Gandhinagar, June 17 (IANS) A professor from Kutch district stranded in Ebola-related travel restrictions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been safely facilitated back to India following coordinated efforts by the Gujarat Government, Indian diplomatic missions and the Ministry of External Affairs.

Cyber criminals are ‘parasites’, must be dealt with harshly: CJI Surya Kant

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:06 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by a man accused in multiple cyber fraud cases seeking consolidation of FIRs registered in different states, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant making strong oral remarks against cyber criminals, describing them as "parasites" who prey on innocent investors.

Jan Aushadhi Kendras grow to over 19,200 from just 84 in 2014: Govt

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) From around 84 functional Jan Aushadhi Kendras in 2014, the network has grown to more than 19,200 Kendras across the country in 2026, making quality generic medicines accessible at affordable prices to millions of citizens, the government said on Wednesday.

Delhi: 5 more arrested from Pak gangster Shahzad Bhatti-linked terror syndicate

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:21 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) A day after the Delhi Police Special Cell busted an ISI-linked terror syndicate involving Pakistan-based gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, the unit has arrested five of the eight accused while uncovering another ISI-backed inter-state terror module linked to Bhatti, police said on Wednesday.

'We read files overnight': SC irked as ED seeks adjournment in Chaitanya Baghel bail cancellation plea

IANS | June 17, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred the hearing on a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking cancellation of bail granted to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in the alleged multi-crore liquor scam case.

As PM Modi-Trump shake hands in France, much riding on India-US relations

Jayanta Bhattacharya | June 17, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The bear hugs may have been reportedly missing, but there was seen the extended hand to support the other person step on to a platform for the official photoshoot.

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Primary coolant pump test facility inaugurated at Tarapur atomic power station

UK India Business Council celebrates final go ahead to FTA

Inspired by PM Modi's appeal, Maha family refurbishes old mangalsutra for son's wedding

India-UK trade pact operational from July 15, PM Modi calls it ‘historic milestone’

Stranded in Ebola-hit region, Gujarat professor to return home tomorrow after diplomatic push

Cyber criminals are ‘parasites’, must be dealt with harshly: CJI Surya Kant

Jan Aushadhi Kendras grow to over 19,200 from just 84 in 2014: Govt

Delhi: 5 more arrested from Pak gangster Shahzad Bhatti-linked terror syndicate

'We read files overnight': SC irked as ED seeks adjournment in Chaitanya Baghel bail cancellation plea

As PM Modi-Trump shake hands in France, much riding on India-US relations

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