Hydrogen-powered train reflects PM Modi's vision for green mobility: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 17, 2026 11:05 AM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday described the launch of India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train as a truly historic moment for the country's green mobility journey, saying it marks a major step towards a cleaner and more self-reliant transport ecosystem.

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).

IAF Rafales arrive in Australia for Pitch Black 2026 air combat exercise

IANS | July 17, 2026 7:57 AM

Canberra, July 17 (IANS) India’s Rafale fighter jets and C-17 transport aircraft have arrived in Australia to participate in the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) premier multinational air combat exercise, Pitch Black 2026, marking another step in expanding defence cooperation between the two countries.

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.