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Japan ex-minister blames India for bullet train delays
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Japan former justice minister Hideki Makihara of the LDP blamed India on July 17 for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail delays. He alleged India broke promises and excluded Japan from signalling decisions. India chose ETCS-Level 2 over DS-ATC. The 508-km project began in 2017 with
Three killed at Murshidabad crossing, gateman arrested
Telegraph IndiaArchived
On July 17 in Murshidabad, three people died including two students and a cyclist at Karna Subarna level crossing around 7 am. Suvendu Adhikari promised strictest action. Gateman was arrested and a permanent way inspector suspended. Railways announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for dec
Swara Bhasker says Bollywood avoids backing Wangchuk NEET fast
Indian ExpressArchived
Actor Swara Bhasker said in a July 17 interview that Bollywood is not backing Sonam Wangchuk on day 20 of his NEET hunger fast, fearing repercussions after what happened to her career. She visited Jantar Mantar to show support. Bhasker demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradh
Modi flags hydrogen train as network nears full electrification
The HinduArchived
PM Narendra Modi flagged a hydrogen train in Jind on July 17, saying pre-2014 railways would have halted amid diesel constraints. Nearly 99 percent of the network is electrified in 12 years versus 30 percent in 90 years before. Hormuz war disrupted oil, LPG and fertiliser but tra
WHO projects 35 million annual cancer cases by 2050
India TodayArchived
A WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026 released July 8 projects annual cases may reach 35 million by 2050 from 20.6 million today. About 10 million deaths occur yearly. Cancer ranks second after cardiovascular disease in the IARC joint report. Population growth and aging drive
Sensex jumps 480 points on Tech Mahindra earnings
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Indian equities rose in early trade on July 17, with the Sensex up 480.95 to 77,656.56 and Nifty climbing 125.05 to 24,201. Tech Mahindra surged 28.4 percent after Q1 profit of Rs 1,465 crore. Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, M&M and Reliance gained while Sun Pharma, Airtel, Trent and Ult
US finalises stricter visa caps for journalists, students
The WireArchived
The US Department of Homeland Security on July 16 finalised a rule ending duration-of-status visa policies. Journalist I visas are capped at 240 days, with Chinese nationals limited to 90 days. F and J student visas face a maximum four years requiring federal approval beyond that
DGMA advises avoiding Indian seafarers on Hormuz routes
ANIArchived
India's Directorate General of Maritime Affairs on July 16 advised shipping companies to avoid deploying Indian seafarers on Hormuz Strait voyages until further orders, citing recent attacks on Mombasa B, Al Bahyah, GFS Galaxy, MT WEDYAN and AL REKAYYAT. Masters must heighten ISP
Japan enacts revised law on male-only imperial succession
The HinduArchived
Japan's Parliament on July 17 enacted a revised 19th-century Imperial House Law retaining male-only paternal-lineage succession to the throne. The law allows adopting distant male relatives and lets princesses keep royal status after marrying commoners. Princess Aiko, 24, remains
Hegseth shares Chabahar tower collapse photo amid strikes
Times of IndiaArchived
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth on July 17 shared a photo of a Chabahar port tower collapsing amid strikes in Iran, the Associated Press reported. Iran acknowledged a third strike round. Tehran hit US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after the US sixth night of strikes on Qeshm Island a
UP police give Teni clean chit on witness intimidation
Hindustan TimesArchived
Uttar Pradesh police on July 16 told the Supreme Court they found no evidence linking ex-Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra Teni or son Ashish to witness intimidation in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri case. The chargesheet only names Amandeep Singh. CJI Surya Kant is monitoring a trial t
NC invites opposition to July 20 statehood protest
Telegraph IndiaArchived
The National Conference has invited INDIA bloc and regional parties to a July 20 Jantar Mantar statehood protest for Jammu and Kashmir, though police permission has not been granted yet. The PDP, AIP and PC remain undecided. Apni Party leader Altaf Bukhari refused to join. The BJ
Parsi Dairy licence suspended in statewide FDA crackdown
NDTVArchived
Maharashtra FDA conducted a statewide crackdown on July 14-15, suspending Mumbai 110-year-old Parsi Dairy Farm FSSAI licence over mould, poor sanitation, pests and missing expiry dates. Total seizures reached Rs 1.90 crore across 24 raids with 16 arrests and 11 FIRs filed. Dairy
NHRC issues notice over Hyderabad school prayer row
Times of IndiaArchived
The NHRC on July 17 issued notice to the Telangana government after a complaint that Success The Junior College Saidabad made Islamic lessons and prayers compulsory via student diaries. Member Priyank Kanoongo sought a state report. Success The School teacher Shaik Aisha Parveen
One dead, three SOG injured in Doda rifle-snatching ambush
The New Indian ExpressArchived
On July 16 around 11:30 pm, SOG personnel on the Jaie-Gandoh road near Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda faced a rifle-snatching attempt. Aarif Hussain, 30, of Cheeka village allegedly grabbed a weapon during a scuffle and SOG troops opened fire. Hussain died and three SOG pe
SC asks Centre to rethink CBSE three-language Class IX policy
Telegraph IndiaArchived
The Supreme Court on July 16 orally asked the Centre to rethink the CBSE three-language policy for Class IX from this academic year. Justice B V Nagarathna said introducing three languages before board exams would be stressful and suggested Class VI instead. A May 15 circular req
Odisha confirms two Rath Yatra deaths, denies any stampede occurred
NDTVArchived
The Odisha government on July 17 confirmed two deaths during the Puri Rath Yatra on July 16 and denied any stampede. Eight to nine lakh devotees attended despite rain. Seven people felt unwell and one man aged over 60 died during treatment. A separate devotee aged above 35 died a
FBI arrests Indian gangster Nitish Kaushal in Vermont
The HinduArchived
The FBI arrested Indian national Nitish Kaushal in Vermont on July 16. He was added to the most wanted list on July 14 for alleged ties to the Bhagwanpuria gang in murder, kidnapping and drug trafficking cases. The arrest came under Operation Hard Ball coordinated across the Unit
Kharge seeks all-party meet on delimitation before Monsoon session
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 16 seeking an all-party meeting on revised delimitation before the Monsoon session opens on July 20. The 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill failed to secure a two-thirds majority on April 17. Rep
CRPF mandates armoured vehicles for all troop movement in Manipur
ThePrintArchived
The CRPF mandated armoured vehicles for all troop movement in Manipur including ration convoys on July 17. One hundred bulletproof vehicles will be phased into deployment under revised operating procedures drawn from Rajouri-Poonch ambush lessons. Two CoBRA battalions have been d
Delhi HC orders Wangchuk health monitoring on fast day 19
The HinduArchived
The Delhi High Court on July 16 directed the Union and Delhi governments to ensure regular health monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk as his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered day 19. Medical reports said Wangchuk has lost over nine kilograms and reached a critical stage though he r
Modi flags India's first hydrogen train on Jind-Sonipat route
NDTVArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train on July 17 on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana on Northern Railway. The ten-car train uses 1200 kW fuel cells, seats 2600 passengers and reaches a maximum speed of 75 kmph. Germany, Japan, Chin
Train hits school van at crossing, four dead in Murshidabad
Times of IndiaArchived
A Nimtita-Katwa local train collided with a school van at an open crossing near Karnasubarna-Gobindapur in Murshidabad around 7 am on July 17. Four people died including three students and one resident. Four students and the driver remain in critical condition. The gate was alleg
Khera says risking life won't yield results on day 20
Times of IndiaArchived
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera met Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar on July 17 as his hunger strike over NEET irregularities entered day 20. Khera said risking life will not yield results against an insensitive government and urged dialogue. Congress backed the agitation on Jul
Lord's ODI on July 19 may be Rohit Sharma's last
Indian ExpressArchived
The third ODI against England at Lord's on July 19 could be Rohit Sharma's final India match, reports said July 16. BCCI selectors told him they are moving on after the England tour and he does not figure in 2027 World Cup plans. The panel spoke to Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir
Wipro posts flat Q1 net profit at Rs 3352 crore
The HinduArchived
Wipro on July 16 reported net profit of Rs 3,352 crore, nearly flat year on year, as revenue rose 11 percent to Rs 24,479 crore in the June quarter. IT services revenue was $2.61 billion, down 1.4 percent. The board declared an interim dividend of Rs 2 per share. CEO Srini Pallia
Fazlur Rehman challenges Pakistani military to contest polls
Times of IndiaArchived
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on July 16 accused Pakistan's military of failing to maintain order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. He said police do not leave stations after sunset and Pashtun regions are drowning in blood. Rehman told the military t
Immigration attorney warns F1 students against overseas travel
Times of IndiaArchived
Immigration attorney Emily Neumann said F1 students currently in the United States should not travel abroad as the Trump administration finalises a four-year fixed stay rule replacing duration of status. Publication is set for July 17 with an effective date around September 15, 2
DG Shipping asks firms to avoid Hormuz transit for Indians
Indian ExpressArchived
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration on July 15 directed shipowners, managers and recruitment agencies to avoid deploying Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz until further orders. The advisory cited recent attacks on merchant ships including
Parsi Dairy Farm FSSAI licence suspended over hygiene lapses
Indian ExpressArchived
The Mumbai FDA suspended the FSSAI licence of 110-year-old Parsi Dairy Farm at Marine Lines with immediate effect after a July 14 inspection found fungal growth on storage walls, raw material stored on the floor, flies, missing pest control nets and incomplete staff medical recor
Siya Goyal's father alleges harassment after FDA action
Times of IndiaArchived
Praveen Goyal, father of murder accused Siya Goyal, on July 16 alleged harassment after Maharashtra FDA suspended their Pune spice shop over food safety violations. He said he would cooperate in the Ketan Agarwal murder probe but asked people to stop circulating baseless stories.
Ritabrata warns more TMC exits after Koel Mallick resignation
Times of IndiaArchived
West Bengal opposition leader Ritabrata Banerjee on July 16 said more leaders could leave Mamata Banerjee's TMC after MP Koel Mallick resigned from the Rajya Sabha. He alleged dictatorship and authoritarianism had eroded internal dialogue. Mallick met Vice President C P Radhakris
Bangladesh seeks SAARC revival at BIMSTEC security meet
Deccan HeraldArchived
At the fifth BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs meeting in New Delhi on July 16, Bangladesh called for SAARC to work alongside BIMSTEC on regional challenges. India has promoted BIMSTEC since SAARC stalled after 2016. Member states adopted maritime humanitarian assistance guideline
Woman hacked to death at Mangaluru bus stop
Times of IndiaArchived
Lavanya, 21, was hacked to death near the KSRTC bus stand at BC Road in Bantwal on July 16 while waiting for a bus, police said. Chetan, 22, allegedly attacked her with a sharp weapon and fled. She was declared brought dead at Bantwal Government Hospital. Police said Chetan, a di
SC tells Chandigarh admin to argue Mann case on merits
Times of IndiaArchived
The Supreme Court on July 16 told the Chandigarh administration to argue on merits rather than political rhetoric in its appeal against quashing of an FIR against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann. CJI Surya Kant remarked everyone does naarebaazi in democracy but courts must focus on legal
IP lawyers flag concerns despite DHCBA ending jurisdiction strike
Indian ExpressArchived
Despite the DHCBA calling off its strike, IP lawyers continue flagging concerns over raising pecuniary jurisdiction from Rs 2 crore to Rs 10 crore. Practitioners said the move could divert commercial disputes away from specialised tribunals. They urged the Law Ministry to retain
DHCBA suspends strike after Law Minister jurisdiction meeting
Indian ExpressArchived
The Delhi High Court Bar Association suspended its strike on July 16 after a meeting with the Law Minister over pecuniary jurisdiction concerns. Lawyers had protested expanding district court jurisdiction limits from Rs 2 crore to Rs 10 crore. The minister assured bar representat
Kharge writes to Modi seeking all-party delimitation meeting
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on July 16 wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an all-party meeting on the delimitation bill proposed as the 131st Constitutional Amendment. Kharge urged bipartisan consultation before the Monsoon session begins on July 20. OppositiBJP demands action over Kalma homework at Hyderabad school
The HinduArchived
BJP leaders Kishan Reddy and Ramchander Rao on July 16 demanded strict action against a private Hyderabad school after a teacher assigned Kalma homework to Grade-II students. The incident triggered protests and the school terminated the teacher. BJP leaders alleged education jiha
CCTV shows Thar running over domestic worker in Gurugram
NDTVArchived
CCTV footage released July 16 shows a Thar SUV running over Guddi, 57, sleeping near a pillar at Ansal Versalia in Gurugram Sector 67. She was declared dead at hospital. Police said the driver took her body back to the spot. The family reached a compensation agreement and no case
ED raids 16 locations, seizes Rs 40 lakh and gold
Times of IndiaArchived
The Enforcement Directorate on July 16 conducted raids at 16 locations in West Bengal as part of a terror funding and infiltration probe under PMLA. Officials seized Rs 40 lakh in cash and 180 grams of gold coins from a seminary during the searches. The action targets alleged fin
NEET UG 2026 results declared, 11.21 lakh qualify
The HinduArchived
The National Testing Agency declared NEET UG 2026 results on July 16 after prolonged controversy. Nearly 20 lakh candidates appeared and 11.21 lakh qualified for medical admissions this cycle. Aryan Gupta and Panshul Bansal topped with 715 marks each. The May 3 test was cancelled
Puri Rath Yatra crowd surge kills one, hospitalises seven
NDTVArchived
During the Puri Rath Yatra on July 16, a crowd surge on Grand Road left one devotee aged over 60 dead among seven hospitalised after feeling unwell. Emergency teams rescued nearly 100 pilgrims from suffocation amid heavy congestion. In a separate incident, another devotee aged ab
Abdullah urges humanity as Wangchuk fast hits day 19
The HinduArchived
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 16 expressed concern over Sonam Wangchuk's health as his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered day 19. Abdullah urged the Centre to show compassion, saying there must be room for humanity. He recalled the UPA government enga
Omar Abdullah says Centre unmoved by Wangchuk hunger strike
Times of IndiaArchived
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 16 expressed concern over Sonam Wangchuk's health as his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered day 19. He urged the Centre to show compassion and appeal to Wangchuk to end the fast. Abdullah said the UPA government engaged A
Puri Rath Yatra sees devotees rescued amid heavy crowd crush
Deccan HeraldArchived
At least 33 devotees were rescued and shifted to hospital during the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra on July 16 amid heavy crowd congestion on Grand Road. Odisha Police said devotees who appeared to have fainted amid the massive gathering were promptly attended to and taken for medical
Dharwad anaesthetist found dead, wife questioned by police
LawbeatArchived
Police registered a murder case after anaesthetist Dr Kiran Honannavar, 45, was found dead in his Dharwad apartment on July 15. His eight-year-old son was discovered with stab injuries and admitted to hospital. His wife Dr Priyanka was taken into custody for questioning. Police s
Supreme Court says third language should start in Class 6
ScrollArchived
The Supreme Court on July 16 observed that CBSE's mandatory three-language policy should be introduced from Class 6 instead of Class 9. A bench led by Justice BV Nagarathna remarked that introducing a third language in Class 9 would be stressful for students. The court said Class
Hyderabad school sacks teacher over religious verse homework
RediffArchived
A private school in Hyderabad terminated a teacher on July 16 after she assigned Islamic religious verses as homework to Grade-II students. DCP Khare Kiran Prabhakar said the teacher asked all 25 students to read Kalma though only one is Hindu. A student's family lodged a protest
TMC leader Koel Mallick resigns from Rajya Sabha
Times of IndiaArchived
TMC leader Koel Mallick on July 16 resigned from the Rajya Sabha, adding to the exodus of MPs and MLAs from the Mamata Banerjee-led party. She met Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and submitted her resignation. The move comes a day after TMC MLA Madan Mitra quit to join the rebel
