Higher scores, significant rank gains after retest: NEET-UG top scorers

IANS | July 17, 2026 9:31 AM

Kota, July 17 (IANS) Students who gained top scores in the NEET-UG re-examination held on June 21 following a row over an alleged paper leak, on Friday said that the second exam proved to be "more favourable" for them, leading to a "significant improvement" in their marks and All India Ranks (AIR).

INS Sudarshini completes historic US voyage, showcases India’s maritime legacy at America’s 250th celebrations

IANS | July 17, 2026 9:02 AM

Washington, July 17 (IANS) Indian Naval sail training ship INS Sudarshini has concluded its landmark participation in the United States’ Semiquincentennial (250th) Independence celebrations, with the Indian Embassy in Washington describing the deployment as another milestone in strengthening the India-US strategic partnership and showcasing India’s rich maritime heritage.

Trump targets illegal immigrant truck drivers

IANS | July 17, 2026 8:34 AM

Washington, July 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump this week announced plans for a sweeping crackdown on undocumented immigrant truck drivers, saying his administration would remove those working illegally on American roads and replace them with military veterans under a new licensing initiative.

US warns voter databases vulnerable to cyber attacks

IANS | July 17, 2026 8:31 AM

Washington, July 17 (IANS) The Trump administration released newly declassified intelligence and cybersecurity assessments warning that America's voter registration databases remain vulnerable to foreign cyber attacks, arguing that compromised election data could be exploited long after it is stolen.

US Democrats reject Trump's election claims

IANS | July 17, 2026 8:30 AM

Washington, July 17 (IANS) Senior Democrats swiftly rejected President Donald Trump's claims of widespread foreign interference and election vulnerabilities after his prime-time address to the nation, accusing him of reviving false narratives about the 2020 election and laying the groundwork to influence next year's midterm elections.