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PM Modi launches 75 redeveloped rail stations from Jalandhar

IANS | July 17, 2026 5:07 PM

Jalandhar, July 17 (IANS) In a major push to rail and road infrastructure projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 5,470 crore, aimed at strengthening connectivity, improving passenger convenience and accelerating economic development, besides connecting India’s most revered spiritual and cultural centres.

Outgoing FAO India representative calls on MEA Secretary

IANS | July 17, 2026 5:02 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Outgoing United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative in India, Takayuki Hagiwara, met Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, in New Delhi on Friday.

Political war of words erupts over Centre's likely introduction of Bill against obstructing Vande Mataram rendition

IANS | July 17, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Opposition and NDA leaders on Friday sparred over the BJP-led Centre's likely introduction of a Bill in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament that will call for punishment for any insult or obstruction to rendition of 'Vande Mataram'.

'Will be a stain on UP government': Muslim clerics criticise likely bulldozer action at Jauhar University

IANS | July 17, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Muslim religious leaders on Friday criticised the likely demolition of the Jauhar University after it was served a notice by the Rampur District Administration, saying that bulldozer action would be a "stain" on the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government.

President Murmu exhorts probationers of Indian Forest Service to expand greenery

IANS | July 17, 2026 3:59 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday described probationers of the Indian Forest Service as custodians of India's natural heritage, exhorting them to focus on increasing forests as these are the foundation of life on Earth.

Chandigarh not just a city, but development model, says PM Modi after launching Rs 4,700 crore projects

IANS | July 17, 2026 3:51 PM

Chandigarh, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described Chandigarh not just as a city, but as a model of development in healthcare, education and connectivity.

Highly radicalised, conducted 8 explosive trials at different places: Gujarat ATS on JeM-linked module

IANS | July 17, 2026 3:27 PM

Ahmedabad, July 17 (IANS) A suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)-linked module carried out around eight explosive trials at different locations in Gujarat over nearly three years while attempting to perfect improvised explosive device (IED) techniques, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) said on Friday, announcing the arrest of five more suspects in the case and taking the total number of arrests to 13.

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC’s WhatsApp hacked; FIR lodged after scammers target contacts for money

IANS | July 17, 2026 3:18 PM

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Shiv Sena National Secretary and Spokesperson, Shaina NC, has filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the Mumbai Cyber Police after cybercriminals hacked her WhatsApp account and used it to run a financial scam targeting her contacts.

Worshippers of Jinnah will only divide for political gains: CM Yogi hits out at Cong, SP

IANS | July 17, 2026 3:08 PM

Shamli, July 17 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday launched a blistering attack on the Opposition - Congress and Samajwadi Party and labelled them as “worshippers of Jinnah”.

School van-train crash: Death toll rises to 5; Bengal govt, Railways announce compensation

IANS | July 17, 2026 3:07 PM

Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) The death toll in the tragic incident at Karnasubarna in West Bengal's Murshidabad district earlier in the day, when a train collided with a van at a railway crossing, has risen to five, with four being school children and one an adult.

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PM Modi launches 75 redeveloped rail stations from Jalandhar

Outgoing FAO India representative calls on MEA Secretary

Political war of words erupts over Centre's likely introduction of Bill against obstructing Vande Mataram rendition

'Will be a stain on UP government': Muslim clerics criticise likely bulldozer action at Jauhar University

President Murmu exhorts probationers of Indian Forest Service to expand greenery

Chandigarh not just a city, but development model, says PM Modi after launching Rs 4,700 crore projects

Highly radicalised, conducted 8 explosive trials at different places: Gujarat ATS on JeM-linked module

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC’s WhatsApp hacked; FIR lodged after scammers target contacts for money

Worshippers of Jinnah will only divide for political gains: CM Yogi hits out at Cong, SP

School van-train crash: Death toll rises to 5; Bengal govt, Railways announce compensation

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