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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’s first hydrogen train rolls out from Haryana’s Jind, locals express joy

IANS | July 17, 2026 6:18 PM

Jind, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the country's first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana on Friday, beginning a new chapter in India's railway history.

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

Bulldozer action continues in UP's Sambhal, 'illegal' Imambara razed

IANS | July 17, 2026 5:17 PM

Sambhal, July 17 (IANS) Amid the ongoing demolition drive by the Sambhal administration against illegal encroachments, an 'Imambara' along with another structure was razed on Friday in the district's Mukarrabpur area following a court directive.

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.

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New Zealand bolsters ties with India in shift away from China

India’s first hydrogen train rolls out from Haryana’s Jind, locals express joy

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

India-Argentina ties growing stronger: Argentina diplomat

Bulldozer action continues in UP's Sambhal, 'illegal' Imambara razed

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

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