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.

Tesla sells fewer than 500 cars in first year of India operations

IANS | July 17, 2026 5:02 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Elon Musk-backed Tesla has sold fewer than 500 electric vehicles (EVs) in India during its first year of operations, underscoring the challenges of gaining a foothold in the country's premium automobile market despite the company's strong global brand appeal, according to industry data.

Govt to release revised Index of Core Industries Series with new base year of 2022–23

IANS | July 17, 2026 4:47 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) will release the revised series of the Index of Core Industries (ICI) with a new base year of 2022–23 on 20th July 2026, which will replace the existing ICI series that has 2011–12 as its base year, according to an official statement issued on Friday.