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PM launches countrys first hydrogen train, takes jibe at Congress and AAP

Mr. Modi says had Hormuz situation occurred before 2014, the Indian Railways would have come to a standstill as trains in most of the country ran solely on diesel; he points out that nearly 99% of Indias railway network has been electrified in the last 12 years; PM lashes out at AAP leaders for indulging in extortion, illegal collection, and unauthorised possessions as part of their political culture

17 Jul 2026 10:01 pm
Widows loss prompts SC push to fix overcrowded trains

Orders railway to pay 8 lakh compensation to a woman whose husband died after falling from a moving train in November 2015.

17 Jul 2026 9:54 pm
Rahul Gandhi calls for political consensus to end the paper-leak industry

The Leader of Opposition advocated a comprehensive overhaul by introducing randomised question papers and ensuring punishment for those who leak papers

17 Jul 2026 9:50 pm
Shia body urges govt. to secure release of detained Indian Muslims in Gulf countries

All India Shia Personal LawBoard general secretary Maulana Yasoob Abbas says the Board had submitted a memorandum to PM Narendra Modi, requesting the Centre to engage diplomatically with the governments of the countries concerned and ensure their safety

17 Jul 2026 9:41 pm
Congresss Karti Chidambaram says the proposal to expand Lok Sabha to 815 seats will make the House ineffective

The Congress MP urged the Centre to consult all political parties before taking any decision on the issue, alleging that the government could hide behind technicalities and procedures to avoid wider consultations

17 Jul 2026 9:39 pm
SIT arrests second man accused of pocketing Badrinath temple donations

The primary FIR was registered based on a complaint by the BKTC president alleging financial irregularities in the counting and handling of cash and other offerings made by devotees at the shrine

17 Jul 2026 9:36 pm
Tec-Do Launches Navos 2.0 at WAIC, Advancing the Next Era of Agentic Commerce

Tec-Do Launches Navos 2.0 at WAIC, Advancing the Next Era of Agentic Commerce

17 Jul 2026 9:30 pm
Watch: Monsoon session begins on July 20: 5 key Bills & NEET protest | Above the Fold | 17.07.2026

As Parliaments crucial Monsoon Session gets underway, the government faces a packed legislative agenda while the Opposition prepares to corner it over the NEET-UG paper leak, inflation and other key issues. We also track Sonam Wangchuks protest as it enters a critical phase, preview the FIFA World Cup final, and bring you the days other top developments.

17 Jul 2026 9:26 pm
ISL star swaps jersey for writers pen in maiden travelogue

Oru PanthukalikkaranteIndian Yathrakal, which features a cover unveiled by Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri on July 17, chronicles the experiences of celebrated footballer C.K. Vineeths 63-day solo expedition across India

17 Jul 2026 9:26 pm
Daily diners at Amma Unavagams in city cross one lakh

The GCC said revenue from the subsidised eateries had also increased from 87.6 lakh in April to 1.36 crore following the improvements.

17 Jul 2026 9:24 pm
Centre responds positively to five key cultural proposals, says Minister Kandula Durgesh

Circular soon on National School of Drama in Rajamahendravaram, Indian Council for Cultural Relations centre in State, Lalit Kala Akademi, Kalakshetra Auditorium in Vijayawada, and Sahitya Akademi centre in Kadapa, he says

17 Jul 2026 9:21 pm
Sir Garfield Sobers, legendary West Indies cricketer, no more

One of the finest all-rounders the game has ever seen, Sobers played 93 Tests and scored 8,032 runs at 57.78 with 26 centuries and 30 half-centuries between March 1954 to April 1974.

17 Jul 2026 9:18 pm
News from the world of Education: July 17, 2026

Information on admissions, scholarships, competitions for students, events for educators and more

17 Jul 2026 9:17 pm
Telangana Gurukul students excel in NEET (UG) 2026

Over 333 students likely to secure admissions to MBBS, BDS and other medical courses

17 Jul 2026 9:17 pm
HCLTech opens technology centre in GIFT City; employs 500 engineers

The centre will deliver AI-led solutions to the companys global clients in the financial services industry

17 Jul 2026 9:17 pm
How satellite maps are leading fishermen to bigger catches

The Potential Fishing Zone advisory, developed by Hyderabad-based INCOIS, has benefited nearly 14 lakh fishermenover past two decades by using satellite data to identify waters where fish are likely to aggregate; the system is now evolving beyond improving catches to promoting sustainable fishing through species-specific advisories and ecological safeguards

17 Jul 2026 9:13 pm
Naidu seeks Nirmala Sitharamans support for setting up of Indian School of Agriculture in A.P.

Chief Minister also seeks Central government's intervention to stabilise prices of raw materials used in the manufacture of shrimp feed as steep hike is adversely impacting business

17 Jul 2026 9:13 pm
Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift

Apple was last valued at $4.88 trillion as its shares held steady, while Nvidia was roughly at $4.86 trillion, following a 3.5% decline

17 Jul 2026 9:13 pm
Oceansat-3A likely to be launched by year-end, says NRSC Director

Coastal observation research laboratory inaugurated at Andhra Universitys Centre for Studies on Bay of Bengal

17 Jul 2026 9:08 pm
Vijay inspects M.C. Raja, MBC students hostels in Chennai

He listens to the grievances of the hostel residents

17 Jul 2026 9:05 pm
Another case of minor girl getting pregnant comes to light

Close on the heels of a minor girl delivering a baby, another case of minor girl getting pregnant because of alleged sexual exploitation has come to light in Dharwad district.

17 Jul 2026 9:04 pm
Why 20 lakh students excluded from Thalliki Vandanam, asks APCC chief Sharmila

Implementation of the scheme mirrors the shortcomings of Amma Vodi programme of the previous YSRCP government, she says in a social media post

17 Jul 2026 9:03 pm
Im delighted that we found a way of doing it ugly: Root

The No. 3s unbeaten 99 helped England level the three-match ODI series against india

17 Jul 2026 9:03 pm
Woman, partner sentenced to double life imprisonment till death for sexually assaulting two minor girls

The two girls, aged 11 and 9, were subjected to repeated sexual assault by their mothers partner; when they informed the woman, she swore them to secrecy instead of reporting the crime

17 Jul 2026 9:02 pm