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Hindustan Times

Weekly News Roundup

5-8 biggest stories this week

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke in tears after Sonam Wangchuk taken away from Jantar Mantar: ‘He’s not a criminal'

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Jul 18, 2026, 8:06 AM43.8KViews

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke in tears after Sonam Wangchuk taken away from Jantar Mantar: ‘He’s not a criminal'

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said that Sonam Wangchuk did not want to go to the hospital, but was taken away, hidden under white sheets.  ...

‘Re-NEET tougher than last paper’: How toppers reacted to crucial exam results

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Jul 18, 2026, 8:00 AM29.7KViews

‘Re-NEET tougher than last paper’: How toppers reacted to crucial exam results

Gaurav Singh, who is the son of an Indian Army personnel and the AIR 9 rank holder, said that the re-NEET exam was "tougher"....

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TDP leader held for assaulting woman over water pump connection in Guntur: Cop

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Jul 18, 2026, 7:52 AM38.2KViews

TDP leader held for assaulting woman over water pump connection in Guntur: Cop

During the attack, the accused allegedly outraged the woman’s modesty by tearing her clothes, physically assaulting her...

Meerut school owner murdered; wife, three held in snakebite plot

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Jul 18, 2026, 7:49 AM18.4KViews

Meerut school owner murdered; wife, three held in snakebite plot

Police arrested four people, including the victim’s wife, after a Meerut school operator was allegedly sedated and killed in a staged snakebite murder....

Vikram-1: All about India's first privately developed orbital rocket saying ‘hello’ to space

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Jul 18, 2026, 7:42 AM42.0KViews

Vikram-1: All about India's first privately developed orbital rocket saying ‘hello’ to space

The launch witnessed a brief delay after the mission control team placed the countdown on a planned hold minutes before the scheduled liftoff....

India's first private orbital launch successful as Vikram-1 lifts off into space | VIDEO

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Jul 18, 2026, 6:47 AM31.2KViews

India's first private orbital launch successful as Vikram-1 lifts off into space | VIDEO

The launch vehicle is capable of carrying payloads weighing up to 350 kg into a 450-km Low Earth Orbit at a 60-degree inclination....

Ethanol blending won't lower fuel rates: Ex-HPCL chief busts ‘myth’

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Jul 18, 2026, 6:31 AM40.0KViews

Ethanol blending won't lower fuel rates: Ex-HPCL chief busts ‘myth’

The E20 petrol debate has ignited conversations across sectors. At this time, Surana dismissed the "myth" that ethanol blending should lower fuel prices. ...

India in touch with US authorities amid complications over revised visa norms

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Jul 18, 2026, 6:11 AM42.7KViews

India in touch with US authorities amid complications over revised visa norms

India announced that it is actively communicating with US authorities to mitigate complications encountered by Indian citizens due to revised visa policies....

JNU's Neha Bora continues hunger strike after Wangchuk moved away, alleges police crackdown

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Jul 18, 2026, 6:11 AM24.6KViews

JNU's Neha Bora continues hunger strike after Wangchuk moved away, alleges police crackdown

The All India Students' Association (AISA) had said Neha Bora's blood sugar level had dropped to a critically low level....

One dead, 12 injured after students fall into septic tank at Rajasthan madrasa: Cops

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Jul 18, 2026, 5:44 AM38.7KViews

One dead, 12 injured after students fall into septic tank at Rajasthan madrasa: Cops

The 12 injured students were admitted to a nearby hospital and are undergoing treatment. The incident took place at Mill Madrasa in the Gopalgarh area....

‘Modi govt’s defeat': Oppn as cops move Sonam Wangchuk out of Jantar Mantar, CJP claims ‘forcible’ removal

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Jul 18, 2026, 5:38 AM44.9KViews

‘Modi govt’s defeat': Oppn as cops move Sonam Wangchuk out of Jantar Mantar, CJP claims ‘forcible’ removal

Samajwadi Party's Dimple Yadav termed Sonam Wangchuk's removal from Jantar Mantar protest site an assault on the democracy and constitution. ...

Alibaba Qwen and Baidu: Clear contours of a remade Apple Intelligence for China

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Jul 18, 2026, 4:46 AM9.8KViews

Alibaba Qwen and Baidu: Clear contours of a remade Apple Intelligence for China

Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi and other phone makers’ AI strategies are at inflection point, with China approving localised versions built with domestic AI companies...

‘Taken against his will’: CJP alleges ‘Wangchuk dragged away forcibly by cops'

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Jul 18, 2026, 4:46 AM35.3KViews

‘Taken against his will’: CJP alleges ‘Wangchuk dragged away forcibly by cops'

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged that Wangchuk was forcibly taken away by the Delhi Police from the Jantar Mantar protest site against his will.  ...

Sonam Wangchuk's wife breaks silence, says no treatment without her consent: ‘Will hold everyone accountable if…’

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Jul 18, 2026, 4:06 AM19.8KViews

Sonam Wangchuk's wife breaks silence, says no treatment without her consent: ‘Will hold everyone accountable if…’

Gitanjali J Angmo is at the Safdarjung hospital and asks authorities to not give him any medication without consulting either her, his family or his doctors....

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke announces indefinite hunger strike after Wangchuk moved to hospital

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Jul 18, 2026, 4:05 AM16.7KViews

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke announces indefinite hunger strike after Wangchuk moved to hospital

Abhijeet Dipke announced an indefinite hunger strike on Saturday. The CJP has been holding a protest, demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister....

Stalin's DMK, Vijay's TVK unite against delimitation, vow to oppose bill

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:58 AM40.0KViews

Stalin's DMK, Vijay's TVK unite against delimitation, vow to oppose bill

The DMK has been a vocal opponent of the delimitation proposal. Meanwhile, TVK chief and CM C Joseph Vijay has also opposed the exercise....

PM Modi wishes Skyroot success ahead of Vikram-1's first orbital launch: ‘A historic new frontier for India’

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:52 AM39.5KViews

PM Modi wishes Skyroot success ahead of Vikram-1's first orbital launch: ‘A historic new frontier for India’

PM Modi said the launch, scheduled for 11:30 am, was a significant milestone for India's private space sector....

UK’s economic, migration and Trump issues await Burnham at ‘No. 10 North’

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:44 AM40.3KViews

UK’s economic, migration and Trump issues await Burnham at ‘No. 10 North’

On Monday, 56-year-old Andrew Murray Burnham of the Labour party, better known as just Andy, will become Britain’s 59th prime minister...

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:43 AM15.8KViews

World Listening Day: Sound Knowlege

In Satpura National Park, the symphony of nature highlights our connection to the environment, reminding us to listen to its vital sounds for survival....

Mild dizziness, check-up 'of his own free will': Sonam Wangchuk's medical note surfaces

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:35 AM35.6KViews

Mild dizziness, check-up 'of his own free will': Sonam Wangchuk's medical note surfaces

The CJP has been holding a protest at Jantar Mantar since June 20. Wangchuk joined the agitation on June 28 and has remained on an hunger strike since then....

BJP keen on merger of NCPs, but Sunetra not in favour

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:15 AM17.4KViews

BJP keen on merger of NCPs, but Sunetra not in favour

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Parl panel on PM, CMs’ removal bill defers draft report

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:14 AM7.9KViews

Parl panel on PM, CMs’ removal bill defers draft report

A joint parliamentary committee reviewing the bill to automatically remove ministers, chief ministers and prime ministers arrested for over 30 days, has decided against adopting its report, weeks afte...

Nearly 400k trees on block after coal projects get nod

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:14 AM41.2KViews

Nearly 400k trees on block after coal projects get nod

The FAC recommended Stage-I forest clearance for 13 projects, including three coal mines involving diversion of over 2,000 hectares of forest land....

Coaches second class, not passengers: SC to Rlys

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:13 AM41.4KViews

Coaches second class, not passengers: SC to Rlys

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Railways to clarify and reconsider the continued use of the term “second class passenger” in its manuals and official documents, observing that the class connotat...

Bhojshala row: Dhar Muslims reject site earmarked for Friday namaz

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:13 AM43.7KViews

Bhojshala row: Dhar Muslims reject site earmarked for Friday namaz

Muslims in Dhar denied offering Friday prayers at the site allotted by the administration, citing its distance from the Bhojshala complex....

SC to look into affordable access to life-saving cancer medicines

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:12 AM35.8KViews

SC to look into affordable access to life-saving cancer medicines

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will examine the broader issue of affordable access to life-saving cancer medicines and judicial delays in cases involving the right to health, expressing concern t...

A majority of senators back Russia oil bill

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:12 AM14.8KViews

A majority of senators back Russia oil bill

More than 60 of the US Senate’s 100 members — including Senate Majority Leader John Thune — on Thursday backed a new bill that would grant President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up...

Indians chosen in US varsities struggle for visa appointment

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:11 AM11.3KViews

Indians chosen in US varsities struggle for visa appointment

Education counsellors and applicants say those who applied for visa slots after April have faced severe difficulties obtaining appointments....

Academic audit, review of all books begin in J&K varsities

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:11 AM28.3KViews

Academic audit, review of all books begin in J&K varsities

Srinagar: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have launched a review of all the books, research thesis, journals and other educational resources across schools, colleges, universities and public librarie...

High drama on Day 21 of Wangchuk's strike: Hospitalisation, Dipke's ‘detention’, students' lathicharge claim

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:11 AM11.9KViews

High drama on Day 21 of Wangchuk's strike: Hospitalisation, Dipke's ‘detention’, students' lathicharge claim

Sonam Wangchuk detained: The CJP claimed that Sonam Wangchuk was being forcibly removed from the protest site by the Delhi Police....

2nd lowest attendance, highest cutoff in re-NEET

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:10 AM14.4KViews

2nd lowest attendance, highest cutoff in re-NEET

The NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, held after the National Testing Agency cancelled the original May 3 test over an alleged paper leak, has produced two contrasting records — the second-lowest attendanc...

Need a strict mechanism against those involved in paper leak: NEET-UG topper

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:09 AM30.1KViews

Need a strict mechanism against those involved in paper leak: NEET-UG topper

For Aryan Gupta and Panshul Bansal — who jointly topped the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination with 715 out of 720 — the road to India’s top rank ran through a cancelled exam, a second round of preparation n...

Wangchuk shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after 21-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:07 AM19.8KViews

Wangchuk shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after 21-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after a 21-day hunger strike as his health deteriorated, triggering a commotion at Jantar Mantar....

All deserving individuals will get bank loans on time: Nirmala Sitharaman

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:04 AM16.0KViews

All deserving individuals will get bank loans on time: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the Centre was committed to providing timely institutional credit to deserving individuals to help them become entrepreneurs and expand their b...

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Jul 18, 2026, 2:30 AM25.2KViews

Nearly 400k trees on block after coal projects get nod

The FAC recommended Stage-I forest clearance for 13 projects, including three coal mines involving diversion of over 2,000 hectares of forest land....

'Govt will be responsible if...': Abhijeet Dipke says Sonam Wangchuk attacked amid hunger strike, 'object thrown'

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Jul 18, 2026, 1:53 AM11.6KViews

'Govt will be responsible if...': Abhijeet Dipke says Sonam Wangchuk attacked amid hunger strike, 'object thrown'

Abhijeet Dipke claimed ‘goons’ tried to attack Sonam Wangchuk but the activist was not injured. Delhi Police have now taken him to Safdarjung hospital....

PM Modi turns heat on rivals ahead of Punjab polls

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Jul 18, 2026, 1:38 AM18.4KViews

PM Modi turns heat on rivals ahead of Punjab polls

The PM said only the BJP and Modi could save Punjab and its people from the mess created by the AAP, which he alleged destroyed the state on every front, from law and order to drugs....

Deletion from electoral roll doesn’t take away citizenship: Supreme Court

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Jul 18, 2026, 1:35 AM19.9KViews

Deletion from electoral roll doesn’t take away citizenship: Supreme Court

The bench said this while issuing notice on a petition seeking a mechanism to ensure early disposal of over 3 million appeals by Bengal voters facing exclusion....

Supreme Court asks Railways to reconsider term ‘second class passenger’: ‘Offensive to Constitution spirit’

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Jul 18, 2026, 1:35 AM10.8KViews

Supreme Court asks Railways to reconsider term ‘second class passenger’: ‘Offensive to Constitution spirit’

The SC judgment also focused on the problem of overcrowding in trains, which the bench described as a regular occurrence....

July deficit is not hard to erase, removing overall deficit is | Number Theory

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Jul 18, 2026, 1:27 AM24.6KViews

July deficit is not hard to erase, removing overall deficit is | Number Theory

After a wet start, July has slipped into a rainfall deficit. While this month's shortfall may narrow, June's deficit remains harder to erase...

Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised LIVE: Dipke in tears at Jantar Mantar, begins hunger strike

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Jul 18, 2026, 1:25 AM4.3KViews

Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised LIVE: Dipke in tears at Jantar Mantar, begins hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised LIVE: Delhi Police said the activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital in compliance with Delhi high court directions and on the advice of medical experts d...

Delhi High Court suspends district judge Veena Rani, bars her from leaving state

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Jul 18, 2026, 1:19 AM31.3KViews

Delhi High Court suspends district judge Veena Rani, bars her from leaving state

Veena Rani’s suspension came after a vigilance inquiry ordered by high court chief justice DK Upadhyaya....

'Opening the books once again was difficult': NEET re-exam toppers on paper leak, second attempt

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Jul 18, 2026, 1:02 AM3.1KViews

'Opening the books once again was difficult': NEET re-exam toppers on paper leak, second attempt

Aryan Gupta comes from a family with more than ten doctors. Panshul Bansal is a student of KR Mangalam World School in Delhi’s Greater Kailash....

BJP keen on NCPs' merger, but Sunetra Pawar, son Parth not in favour

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Jul 18, 2026, 1:00 AM31.9KViews

BJP keen on NCPs' merger, but Sunetra Pawar, son Parth not in favour

Currently, the NCP is part of the NDA and the NCP (SP) is part of the Opposition’s INDIA bloc....

Weather Bee: Will 2026 rank as the warmest year on record?

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Jul 18, 2026, 12:30 AM26.2KViews

Weather Bee: Will 2026 rank as the warmest year on record?

Climate crisis: 2026 could become the second warmest year on record, with scientists warning that crossing the 1.5°C threshold is becoming easier....

SC extends Bengaluru civic polls deadline to Dec 31

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Jul 17, 2026, 7:48 PM10.2KViews

SC extends Bengaluru civic polls deadline to Dec 31

SC extended the deadline for Bengaluru civic polls to December 31, 2026, giving the Karnataka government and SEC more time to complete long-delayed elections...

Congress's Pawan Khera meets Sonam Wangchuk as Opposition steps up support amid hunger strike

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Jul 17, 2026, 6:34 PM5.7KViews

Congress's Pawan Khera meets Sonam Wangchuk as Opposition steps up support amid hunger strike

The developments came a day after Congress'sKC Venugopal took to social media to show support and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal visited the protest site....

Delhi HC refuses interim bail to Al Falah university chairman Jawad Siddiqui in ED cases

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Jul 17, 2026, 5:22 PM26.7KViews

Delhi HC refuses interim bail to Al Falah university chairman Jawad Siddiqui in ED cases

Siddiqui sought interim bail on the ground that his wife's health was critical and he wanted to be with her at this stage of her life....

CRISIL upgrades Vedanta Group companies, lifts flagship firm's rating to highest level in over a decade

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Jul 17, 2026, 5:14 PM26.9KViews

CRISIL upgrades Vedanta Group companies, lifts flagship firm's rating to highest level in over a decade

The latest action reflects CRISIL's assessment of the group's stronger financial position following the demerged structure. ...

‘Heads are rolling’: AAP links Anurag Kumar's appointment as Delhi Police Commissioner to CJP protest

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Jul 17, 2026, 4:47 PM15.7KViews

‘Heads are rolling’: AAP links Anurag Kumar's appointment as Delhi Police Commissioner to CJP protest

Former intelligence bureau special director Anurag Kumar replaces Satish Golcha, who has been leading the Delhi Police since August 22, 2025....

Dhaka’s request for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition is being examined, says India

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Jul 17, 2026, 4:27 PM32.5KViews

Dhaka’s request for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition is being examined, says India

Sheikh Hasina’s presence in India has remained an irritant in bilateral ties, which improved somewhat after the Tarique Rahman government came to power this year...

India engages US over stricter visa rules affecting Indian students, visitors

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Jul 17, 2026, 4:25 PM27.6KViews

India engages US over stricter visa rules affecting Indian students, visitors

India said it is engaging US authorities after new visa rules restrict stays for foreign students, exchange visitors and journalists...

NEET UG 2026 records second-lowest attendance under NTA, but highest-ever qualifying cut-off

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Jul 17, 2026, 4:20 PM24.7KViews

NEET UG 2026 records second-lowest attendance under NTA, but highest-ever qualifying cut-off

The attendance rate in the June 21 re-examination was the lowest in any non-pandemic NEET conducted by the NTA, and the second-lowest overall....

' ₹40 lakh for a NEET UG question paper': Rahul Gandhi shares 'paper ka rate', claims high tech used in leaks

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Jul 17, 2026, 4:20 PM19.3KViews

' ₹40 lakh for a NEET UG question paper': Rahul Gandhi shares 'paper ka rate', claims high tech used in leaks

Showing a graphic titled "Paper Ka Rate", Gandhi claimed examination papers are being sold like products with predetermined rates....

India-backed Chabahar terminal safe, says MEA; flags safety of civilian assets

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Jul 17, 2026, 4:10 PM9.8KViews

India-backed Chabahar terminal safe, says MEA; flags safety of civilian assets

India urged countries in the West Asia conflict to avoid targeting civilian infrastructure. ...

India rejects Pak protest on cross-border terror text in jt statement with Japan

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Jul 17, 2026, 3:40 PM24.1KViews

India rejects Pak protest on cross-border terror text in jt statement with Japan

After a meeting between PM Modi and Japan’s Sanae Takaichi, the two countries condemned all forms of terrorism, “including cross-border terrorism from Pakistan”...

Central govt quarters licence fee revised from July 1

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Jul 17, 2026, 2:59 PM26.8KViews

Central govt quarters licence fee revised from July 1

The Union housing ministry has revised licence fees for GPRA quarters across Type-I to Type-VIII categories, with new rates effective from July 1, 2026....

Faridabad hospital suspends 3 junior doctors, nurse over emergency ward absence

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Jul 17, 2026, 2:24 PM17.9KViews

Faridabad hospital suspends 3 junior doctors, nurse over emergency ward absence

Three junior doctors and a staff nurse were suspended at Faridabad’s SABVGMC hospital after a patient complaint over their absence from the emergency ward....

Planning a Himalayas trip? Check IMD's weather forecast for Himachal, Uttarakhand before you pack

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Jul 17, 2026, 2:24 PM19.2KViews

Planning a Himalayas trip? Check IMD's weather forecast for Himachal, Uttarakhand before you pack

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Himachal Pradesh, while Uttarakhand is on high alert for flash floods and landslides....

Chase from train to bike to school, end in a field: 2 wanted men shot by cops in UP's Shikohabad

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Jul 17, 2026, 2:07 PM8.6KViews

Chase from train to bike to school, end in a field: 2 wanted men shot by cops in UP's Shikohabad

Accused men were spotted at Shikohabad train station, then chase ensued as they got a bike and started firing back at the cops who chased them ...

Former NSG commando held in Jodhpur; ₹1.6 crore cash, 8 kg opium seized: Police

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Jul 17, 2026, 1:49 PM34.8KViews

Former NSG commando held in Jodhpur; ₹1.6 crore cash, 8 kg opium seized: Police

Jodhpur Police arrested a former NSG commando after seizing ₹1.6 crore in cash, 8 kg of opium latex and a car during a raid linked to a drug trafficking case....

Indira’s past, Sonia’s push, Rahul’s parallel: How Gandhis’ Congress has 3-track policy on Wangchuk and CJP

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Jul 17, 2026, 1:41 PM34.8KViews

Indira’s past, Sonia’s push, Rahul’s parallel: How Gandhis’ Congress has 3-track policy on Wangchuk and CJP

Congress has noted it has been demanding education minister Pradhan's resignation for nearly two months now. That demand is common with the CJP and Wangchuk....

Two killed in Uttarakhand truck accident; search on for boy swept away in Ganga

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Jul 17, 2026, 1:17 PM14.6KViews

Two killed in Uttarakhand truck accident; search on for boy swept away in Ganga

Two men died after a truck plunged into a gorge in Rudraprayag, while SDRF teams continued searching for a 16-year-old swept away by the Ganga in Haridwar....

'Sheer recklessness': Ex-Japan minister slams India for delays in bullet train project, MEA hits back

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Jul 17, 2026, 12:48 PM2.1KViews

'Sheer recklessness': Ex-Japan minister slams India for delays in bullet train project, MEA hits back

Hideki Makihara, Japan’s former Justice Minister and a member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, had blamed India for delays in the Shinkansen project....

Kedarnath Yatra resumes after landslide blocks trek route; IMD issues alert

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Jul 17, 2026, 12:39 PM4.2KViews

Kedarnath Yatra resumes after landslide blocks trek route; IMD issues alert

Kedarnath Yatra resumed after a five-hour halt as authorities cleared a rain-triggered landslide, while IMD issued an orange alert for heavy rain in Uttarakhand...

‘Even though BJP not in power here...’: PM Modi's big rail, road push in Punjab ahead of elections

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Jul 17, 2026, 12:29 PM22.3KViews

‘Even though BJP not in power here...’: PM Modi's big rail, road push in Punjab ahead of elections

PM flags off India's first hydrogen-powered train, calls it successful example of Make in India campaign...

Badrinath temple donation theft: Retired BKTC employee arrested by SIT

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Jul 17, 2026, 11:55 AM18.4KViews

Badrinath temple donation theft: Retired BKTC employee arrested by SIT

Chamoli police's SIT arrested a retired BKTC employee after CCTV allegedly showed him stealing cash from the Badrinath temple donation room on three occasions....

How much does an ISRO scientist earn? Salary, eligibility explained amid resignation reports

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Jul 17, 2026, 11:25 AM33.6KViews

How much does an ISRO scientist earn? Salary, eligibility explained amid resignation reports

The Department of Space has tightened voluntary retirement and resignation norms amid a spate of resignations in ISRO....

‘Don't want to be blamed’: SC wants details on rape convict Asaram's health as he seeks interim bail

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Jul 17, 2026, 11:12 AM4.9KViews

‘Don't want to be blamed’: SC wants details on rape convict Asaram's health as he seeks interim bail

Rajasthan govt's lawyer told SC, “There is some bleeding… but that appears to be a temporary phenomenon,” and that Asaram is taking medicine....

‘Government stands with the kanwariyas’: CM Yogi assures security to pilgrims, urges discipline

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Jul 17, 2026, 10:33 AM21.8KViews

‘Government stands with the kanwariyas’: CM Yogi assures security to pilgrims, urges discipline

The Uttar Pradesh CM urged kanwariyas to maintain discipline and uphold Lord Ram's 'maryada' (dignity), Lord Krishna's values and Lord Shiva's simplicity...

'You ignored because she was poor?': Supreme Court lambasts doctor for denying care to 4-year-old rape victim

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Jul 17, 2026, 10:28 AM9.6KViews

'You ignored because she was poor?': Supreme Court lambasts doctor for denying care to 4-year-old rape victim

The three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana also questioned the doctor and the hospital’s empathy....

When Indira met Sonam: How a 1984 story slowly brought Cong to Wangchuk's fast

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Jul 17, 2026, 10:17 AM15.2KViews

When Indira met Sonam: How a 1984 story slowly brought Cong to Wangchuk's fast

Congress MP Pawan Khera became an official party face to physically visit the protest site on Friday, July 17, meeting Sonam Wangchuk....

Sonam Wangchuk loses 9.5 kg weight after twenty days of hunger strike, vows to 'live till July 20 at any cost'

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Jul 17, 2026, 10:14 AM21.8KViews

Sonam Wangchuk loses 9.5 kg weight after twenty days of hunger strike, vows to 'live till July 20 at any cost'

The doctors noted that Wangchuk showed signs of mild dehydration but remained mentally alert....

'Showing a spine against govt not easy': RJD on Aamir Khan's comment on Sonam Wangchuk

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Jul 17, 2026, 10:07 AM22.4KViews

'Showing a spine against govt not easy': RJD on Aamir Khan's comment on Sonam Wangchuk

RJD MP Manoj Jha criticized Aamir Khan's recent comments about Phunsukh Wangdu's inspiration, questioning the timing of his clarification. ...

'Govt must listen, not look away': Cong's Pawan Khera meets Sonam Wangchuk, says 'protest is a constitutional right'

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Jul 17, 2026, 9:57 AM8.1KViews

'Govt must listen, not look away': Cong's Pawan Khera meets Sonam Wangchuk, says 'protest is a constitutional right'

The Congress leader recalled the engagement of former prime ministers Manmohan Singh and Indira Gandhi with protesters...

Five more held in Gujarat Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module case, arrests rise to 13

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Jul 17, 2026, 9:56 AM19.6KViews

Five more held in Gujarat Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module case, arrests rise to 13

The arrests were made following disclosures during the police remand of the eight accused arrested....

India's first hydrogen-powered train flagged off: Key features, route and what makes it special

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Jul 17, 2026, 9:36 AM10.9KViews

India's first hydrogen-powered train flagged off: Key features, route and what makes it special

Delhi rain forecast: Heavy showers likely over the next 6 days, monsoon to intensify from July 20

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Jul 17, 2026, 9:35 AM27.4KViews

Delhi rain forecast: Heavy showers likely over the next 6 days, monsoon to intensify from July 20

The IMD has forecast limited rainfall over the next three days, with widespread showers and isolated heavy rain likely from July 20....

From Income-tax to National Honour: What are the 7 bills that will be tabled in the monsoon session of Parliament?

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Jul 17, 2026, 9:31 AM15.4KViews

From Income-tax to National Honour: What are the 7 bills that will be tabled in the monsoon session of Parliament?

The government has convened an all-party meeting on Sunday, July 19, where it is expected to outline its legislative agenda....

Novo’s weight-loss drug Wegovy gets CDSCO approval for fatty liver disease

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Jul 17, 2026, 9:05 AM32.9KViews

Novo’s weight-loss drug Wegovy gets CDSCO approval for fatty liver disease

The CDSCO has approved a new indication for Wegovy (semaglutide injection 2.4 mg) for treatment of noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in adults...

'She chased me away': Madan Mitra explains why he left Mamata's side amid TMC crisis

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Jul 17, 2026, 9:01 AM18.5KViews

'She chased me away': Madan Mitra explains why he left Mamata's side amid TMC crisis

After leaving the TMC, Madan Mitra made sharp attack on Mamata and likened her to "Dhritarashtra and Gandhari"....

'Had gone just to ask for money': Accused in Delhi IRS officer's daughter's rape-murder tells cops

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Jul 17, 2026, 8:47 AM15.8KViews

'Had gone just to ask for money': Accused in Delhi IRS officer's daughter's rape-murder tells cops

Police said accused Rahul Meena entered the house early morning on April 22 using prior knowledge of a spare key while the victim was alone, and raped her....

Meet Tukaram Mundhe: 25 transfers in 21 years, now the face of food safety raids across Maharashtra

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Jul 17, 2026, 8:09 AM6.3KViews

Meet Tukaram Mundhe: 25 transfers in 21 years, now the face of food safety raids across Maharashtra

IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe took charge as Maharashtra’s FDA commissioner on May 25. Since then, raids have been conducted on wholesalers, manufacturers, etc....

Not only Sonam Wangchuk, AISA activists on parallel hunger strike ‘at high risk’ too: ‘Shows the govt is heartless’

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Jul 17, 2026, 8:05 AM12.8KViews

Not only Sonam Wangchuk, AISA activists on parallel hunger strike ‘at high risk’ too: ‘Shows the govt is heartless’

AISA said the three would continue hunger strike in solidarity with Wangchuk. Doctor who examined the activists offered a grim assessment of their vitals....

Congress leader dies at Dehradun school during 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' preparations ahead of Rahul Gandhi's visit

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Jul 17, 2026, 7:46 AM21.1KViews

Congress leader dies at Dehradun school during 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' preparations ahead of Rahul Gandhi's visit

Congress leader Amar Mehta sustained fatal injuries after an iron cutter fell on his head at the venue as the preparations were underway for the programme....

Terms of Trade: BJP’s different approach to different oppositions

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Jul 17, 2026, 7:45 AM14.8KViews

Terms of Trade: BJP’s different approach to different oppositions

The Budget session of Parliament ended with the government failing to muster a two-third majority to pass a bill that clubbed the rollout of women’s reservation with the delimitation of constituencies...

'Don't accept resignations': Govt tightens rules for ISRO exits amid mass appeals to quit

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Jul 17, 2026, 7:28 AM4.1KViews

'Don't accept resignations': Govt tightens rules for ISRO exits amid mass appeals to quit

The department has directed ISRO centres not to routinely accept resignation or voluntary retirement requests from Group 'A' scientific and technical personnel....

MH-60R Seahawk delivered to India, 2 more on the way: All about ace chopper central to US defence ties

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Jul 17, 2026, 7:18 AM15.7KViews

MH-60R Seahawk delivered to India, 2 more on the way: All about ace chopper central to US defence ties

Another MH-60R Seahawk had been delivered to the Indian Navy in Kochi last week, with two more helicopters expected to arrive this week....

‘Will study SC order, take appropriate steps,’ says collector on Bhojshala issue

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Jul 17, 2026, 7:11 AM4.1KViews

‘Will study SC order, take appropriate steps,’ says collector on Bhojshala issue

The administration said it would study the Supreme Court's directions before taking steps to ensure peace and implement the order....

2020 riots case: HC notice to Delhi Police on bail plea by Sharjeel Imam in UAPA case

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Jul 17, 2026, 6:04 AM3.6KViews

2020 riots case: HC notice to Delhi Police on bail plea by Sharjeel Imam in UAPA case

A bench of justices Prathiba M Singh and Vikas Mahajn sought Delhi police’s response and fixed August 27 as the next date of hearing...

Rath Yatra: SC upholds temporary stay on animated movie, clears release after festival

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Jul 17, 2026, 5:54 AM24.2KViews

Rath Yatra: SC upholds temporary stay on animated movie, clears release after festival

The SC bench modified the Orissa high court’s interim order to permit the nationwide release of the film on or after July 28....

‘Will stay alive, come back as ghost if…’: Sonam Wangchuk urges support for Parliament march on July 20

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Jul 17, 2026, 5:35 AM29.4KViews

‘Will stay alive, come back as ghost if…’: Sonam Wangchuk urges support for Parliament march on July 20

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health has been impacted massively amid continued hunger strike against examination irregularities...

CoBRA battalions get gender-sensitised before posting in Manipur

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Jul 17, 2026, 5:20 AM16.9KViews

CoBRA battalions get gender-sensitised before posting in Manipur

The specialised CRPF CoBRA units were trained in gender sensitisation and crowd management before their first deployment outside anti-Naxal operations....

3 killed as train hits car carrying school children at manned level crossing in Bengal

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Jul 17, 2026, 4:46 AM14.5KViews

3 killed as train hits car carrying school children at manned level crossing in Bengal

The accident took place around 7:30AM at a manned level crossing between Karnasubarna and Gobindopur railway stations near Berhampore....

60 US Senators back new bill proposing 100% tariffs on India, others for buying Russian oil

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Jul 17, 2026, 4:12 AM25.9KViews

60 US Senators back new bill proposing 100% tariffs on India, others for buying Russian oil

US Senators clarified earlier this week that the tariffs will target China, India, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan for purchasing Russian oil...

‘Missing body not missing murder’: SC says accused can be convicted even if victim's body never found

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Jul 17, 2026, 4:01 AM28.0KViews

‘Missing body not missing murder’: SC says accused can be convicted even if victim's body never found

The ruling states that an accused can be convicted of murder even in the absence of the dead body, alienating perpetrators from escaping justice....

‘Studied for 17 hours’: NEET topper Aryan Gupta with 715/720 shares secret to success

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Jul 17, 2026, 4:00 AM7.0KViews

‘Studied for 17 hours’: NEET topper Aryan Gupta with 715/720 shares secret to success

Aryan Gupta emerged as the top scorer in NEET UG 2026, securing All India Rank (AIR) 1.  He also advised other aspirants to listen to their teachers....

SC acts after courtroom chaos, tightens rules for litigants-in-person

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Jul 17, 2026, 3:47 AM4.2KViews

SC acts after courtroom chaos, tightens rules for litigants-in-person

The decision was taken at a full court meeting of all Supreme Court judges on Wednesday and announced through an official statement on Thursday...

TN govt bus driver held for sexually harassing girl

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Jul 17, 2026, 3:46 AM3.3KViews

TN govt bus driver held for sexually harassing girl

A 36-year-old government bus driver was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a four-year-old girl near Coimbatore, police said on Thursday...

Hyderabad private school teacher terminated over religious homework

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Jul 17, 2026, 3:45 AM9.8KViews

Hyderabad private school teacher terminated over religious homework

A private school teacher was terminated on Thursday for allegedly assigning practise of Islamic verses as homework to a Class 2 Hindu student in Hyderabad’s Old City, following protests by the child’s...

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