Had Gulf war happened before 2014, Railways would've been paralysed: PM Modi in Jind

IANS | July 17, 2026 2:10 PM

Jind (Haryana), July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Haryana’s Jind has become a 'sushasan model' (good governance model) owing to the "double-engine" government, as he flagged off the country's first hydrogen-run train. He also said that had the Gulf war happened before 2014, Indian Railways would've been paralysed as a large part of the fleet used to run on diesel.

ISI recruiting gangsters to create unrest in Punjab ahead of assembly polls: Intel

Vicky Nanjappa | July 17, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Punjab is set to go to the polls in February 2027, but the political temperature in the state is already rising. While a range of issues is expected to dominate the election discourse, security is likely to remain a key concern in the run-up to the Assembly polls.

NHRC seeks report from Telangana govt on 'Kalma' row, directs it to take action

IANS | July 17, 2026 1:14 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo on Friday said that the Telangana government has been asked to take action after a class 2 student of a private school in Hyderabad was asked by a teacher to recite the 'Kalma', and that a detailed report has been sought from the state government.

‘My dignity has been hurt’: Mrityunjay Tiwari after resigning from RJD

IANS | July 17, 2026 1:06 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari on Friday said he was deeply hurt after feeling that his dignity had been compromised within the party, a day after resigning from all his posts.

PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen train, launches development projects of Rs 14,700 crore from Jind

IANS | July 17, 2026 11:50 AM

Jind (Haryana), July 17 (IANS) Indian Railways on Friday added another feather to its cap in clean mobility with Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off India’s first hydrogen fuel cell trainset from here, a train that generates its own electricity onboard using hydrogen, the cleanest fuel known.

‘Dream of India receiving its first hydrogen train about to come true’: PM Modi on historic launch

IANS | July 17, 2026 10:13 AM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India is set to achieve a major milestone in sustainable transportation with the launch of the country’s first hydrogen-powered train, calling it a significant step towards a self-reliant India and sustainable development.

PM Modi to launch India’s first hydrogen-powered train from Jind today

IANS | July 17, 2026 6:35 AM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana's Jind on Friday, marking India's entry into a select group of nations exploring hydrogen for cleaner rail transportation.

Political compulsions behind July 21 Martyrs' Day ownership race among Bengal Oppn blocs, larger challenge for Mamata

Jayanta Bhattacharya | July 17, 2026 12:47 AM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Trinamool Congress factions are racing to own "July 21 Martyrs' Day" for a symbolic claim on political legitimacy and a live test of organisational strength, while Congress party's invitation to Mamata Banerjee to join its event -- on condition that she admits that leaving the party was a "mistake" -- is a tactical bid to reclaim the day's history while exposing the former Chief Minister's weakened position.

J&K: Centre's women empowerment drive reaches border villages

IANS | July 16, 2026 10:44 PM

Jammu, July 16 (IANS) The Central government’s women empowerment drive, via a skill training programme, is yielding remarkable results in the border districts of Jammu and Kashmir. In the Rajouri district, many women have benefited from free skill training and are becoming self-reliant.

Gujarat CM monitors Rath Yatra through real-time dashboard

IANS | July 16, 2026 10:27 PM

Gandhinagar, July 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday reviewed the progress of Ahmedabad's 149th Jagannath Rath Yatra in real time via the Chief Minister's Dashboard, overseeing the procession's movement and security arrangements after flagging off the annual yatra earlier in the day.

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Had Gulf war happened before 2014, Railways would've been paralysed: PM Modi in Jind

ISI recruiting gangsters to create unrest in Punjab ahead of assembly polls: Intel

NHRC seeks report from Telangana govt on 'Kalma' row, directs it to take action

‘My dignity has been hurt’: Mrityunjay Tiwari after resigning from RJD

PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen train, launches development projects of Rs 14,700 crore from Jind

‘Dream of India receiving its first hydrogen train about to come true’: PM Modi on historic launch

PM Modi to launch India’s first hydrogen-powered train from Jind today

Political compulsions behind July 21 Martyrs' Day ownership race among Bengal Oppn blocs, larger challenge for Mamata

J&K: Centre's women empowerment drive reaches border villages

Gujarat CM monitors Rath Yatra through real-time dashboard

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