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Centre releases Rs 2,208.74 crore to states for big push to fisheries sector

IANS | July 22, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Department of Fisheries has released Rs 2,208.74 crore to the states, during the last three financial years from 2023-24 to 2025-26, under the flagship scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) for holistic development of fisheries and aquaculture sector in the country, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

India becomes global leader with largest electrified railway network: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | July 22, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India has emerged as the global leader with the largest electrified railway network in the world. With 99.6 per cent electrification of the country’s broad gauge track network, India is second only to Switzerland which has 100 per cent railway electrification, but the network is much smaller, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Adani Power clocks robust 47.2 pc net profit growth in Q1, logs highest-ever quarterly EBITDA

IANS | July 22, 2026 2:48 PM

Ahmedabad, July 22 (IANS) Adani Power on Wednesday reported solid growth of 47.2 per cent in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 4,867 crore in Q1 FY27, compared to Rs 3,305 crore in Q1 FY26, due to tight control over finance costs despite growth in operations and ongoing capital expenditure programme.

NDA leaders back govt over student protests, accuse Oppn of 'hijacking' issues

IANS | July 22, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) NDA leaders on Wednesday defended the Union government's handling of recent anti-NEET leak protests in the national Capital and accused Opposition parties of politicising student issues and creating disorder. However, they agreed that the Centre should hold dialogue with the protesting students.

'Oppn only wants to create ruckus': BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi over protest near PM's residence

IANS | July 22, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj on Wednesday alleged that Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, was running away from the duties of the Opposition and instead "only attempting to create a ruckus".

Kalyan Banerjee suspended from LS after complaint by NCPI MPs; House adjourned for day

IANS | July 22, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP, Kalyan Banerjee, was suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Monsoon Session on Wednesday after the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) lodged a complaint with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, alleging that he had used abusive language against the party's MPs during proceedings in the House.

E20 petrol may reduce mileage in some older vehicles, no evidence of engine damage: Govt

IANS | July 22, 2026 2:06 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Central government on Wednesday said that E20 petrol may lead to a marginal reduction in fuel efficiency in some older vehicles originally designed for E10 fuel, but that there is no verified evidence of widespread engine damage or vehicle breakdowns linked to ethanol-blended petrol.

Private school teacher detained after alleged obscene chats with Class 7 student; police probe underway

IANS | July 22, 2026 1:59 PM

Patna, July 22 (IANS) The mathematics teacher of a private school was detained on Wednesday after being accused of allegedly sending obscene messages to a Class 7 student, triggering outrage among parents and local residents.

J&K cop gunned down by bike-borne terrorists in Anantnag

IANS | July 22, 2026 1:55 PM

Srinagar, July 22 (IANS) A local policeman was killed on Wednesday in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag town.

Regional power plays defining Opposition political platform in national Capital protests

IANS | July 22, 2026 1:49 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India’s Opposition unity has constantly been defined by a paradox of convenience where on the one hand, political parties are desperately trying to project a united front against the ruling NDA while on the other, the foundational fault lines and competing ambitions at the state level continue to expose the fragility of these alliances.

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Centre releases Rs 2,208.74 crore to states for big push to fisheries sector

India becomes global leader with largest electrified railway network: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Adani Power clocks robust 47.2 pc net profit growth in Q1, logs highest-ever quarterly EBITDA

NDA leaders back govt over student protests, accuse Oppn of 'hijacking' issues

'Oppn only wants to create ruckus': BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi over protest near PM's residence

Kalyan Banerjee suspended from LS after complaint by NCPI MPs; House adjourned for day

E20 petrol may reduce mileage in some older vehicles, no evidence of engine damage: Govt

Private school teacher detained after alleged obscene chats with Class 7 student; police probe underway

J&K cop gunned down by bike-borne terrorists in Anantnag

Regional power plays defining Opposition political platform in national Capital protests

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