PM Modi inaugurates seven redeveloped railway stations in Odisha

IANS | July 17, 2026 7:19 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated seven redeveloped railway stations in Odisha under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) as part of the nationwide launch of 75 modernised stations to transform railway infrastructure and enhance passenger convenience.

Punjab deserves faster development with ‘double-engine’ govt: PM Modi

IANS | July 17, 2026 6:28 PM

Jalandhar, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday signalled the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would contest the Punjab Assembly elections alone, slated for early 2027, saying the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-ruled state "deserves faster development, better opportunities and good governance, and only the 'double-engine' government can fulfil these aspirations".

New Zealand bolsters ties with India in shift away from China

IANS | July 17, 2026 6:27 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) While New Zealand considered China as a major economic partner for the past several decades, the signing of the FTA with India, followed by the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 11, suggests a new shift by New Zealand to expand and balance its economic and security relationships amid growing militarization and politicization in the Pacific, according to an article in The Diplomat.

India begins transformative aviation journey with new Rs 28,840 crore UDAN scheme

IANS | July 17, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The modified UDAN Scheme (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik), launched with an outlay of Rs 28,840 crore to bring more regional towns on the country’s air map, envisions the building of 100 new airports and 200 modern helipads as part of the another transformative aviation journey in India, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Friday.

India-Argentina ties growing stronger: Argentina diplomat

IANS | July 17, 2026 5:25 PM

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Hailing growing ties between India and Argentina, Consul General of Argentina in Mumbai, Daniel Quer Confalonieri, said on Friday that both countries continue to work on expanding cooperation across various sectors