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Bangladesh's request to extradite Sheikh Hasina under scrutiny: New Delhi

India is currently examining a request from Bangladesh for extradition. Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister, is reportedly planning her return. She fled Dhaka after her government collapsed in August 2024. A special tribunal sentenced her in absentia for alleged crimes. Bilateral relations are stabilizing after a period of tension.

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Weather tomorrow, July 18: Heavy rain alert for Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Kerala; monsoon likely to revive by month-end

India's southwest monsoon is forecast to strengthen in the coming days. Weather conditions are expected to improve across central and northern regions. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is predicted for Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Delhi and northern Kerala will experience thunderstorms and rain over the weekend. Multiple active weather systems suggest a…

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India's first hydrogen train: 1,200-kW fuel cell, zero emissions, advanced safety and other salient features

New Delhi received its first hydrogen-powered train on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged the passenger service from Jind railway station. This train will operate between Jind and Sonipat covering 89 kilometers. It features a 1,200-kilowatt hydrogen-fuel-cell-propulsion system for power. The train eliminates tailpipe emissions and lowers fossil fuel dependence.

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4-year-old dies in car accident, tribunal asks driver and owner to pay Rs 40.37 lakh compensation citing 'res ipsa loquitur'. Here's what it means

A Delhi tribunal awarded over Rs 40 lakh compensation to parents. The child died after being hit by a speeding car in 2020. The tribunal applied the legal principle of 'res ipsa loquitur' to infer negligence. This principle means the thing speaks for itself in legal cases. The driver and…

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No court on first, third Saturdays: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has deferred its decision to hold court on Saturdays. A committee will now review all relevant aspects of this new arrangement. This deferral follows an earlier notification about sitting on the first and third Saturdays. The Delhi High Court Bar Association had previously opposed the move.…

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Delhi government raises annual family income limit to Rs 2.5 lakh for ration card applications

In a notable policy change, the Delhi government has raised the annual income cap for ration cards to Rs 2.5 lakh, a move designed to enhance access to subsidized food grains via the public distribution system. The food department is now accepting new applications after previously cancelling more than 2.3…

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Delhi government plans global tender for 'Twin Towers' Secretariat building project

Delhi government plans a global tender for constructing new twin-towers Secretariat. This ambitious project aims to consolidate scattered departments into one location. The Income Tax department will share its land for the proposed twin-tower development. Major construction firms worldwide can participate in this significant undertaking. The new high-rise building will…

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Bharat Tex 2026 sparks debate over integrated retailer-exporter format; organisers defend domestic focus

This year, the government merged the summer edition of the India International Garment Fair (IIGF) with Bharat Tex, which some exporters claim is taking the focus away from them.

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"Allegations against India were baseless, lacked facts or proof": Former envoy to Canada Sanjay Verma on Nijjar case

Former Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Verma said allegations linking India to Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing were baseless and unsupported by evidence, reiterating New Delhi's longstanding concerns over Khalistani extremist activities in Canada.

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Congress to join NC's July 20 statehood protest in Delhi: JKPCC chief Tariq Hamid Karra

Jammu and Kashmir Congress will join the National Conference's statehood protest in New Delhi. The party president stated that the movement for statehood was originally initiated by Congress. Congress plans a march from Lakhanpur to Lolab if the Centre fails its commitments. The party distanced itself from Saifuddin Soz's remarks…

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Direct connectivity expected to boost industry, tourism in Daman as NAMO Airport begins operations

Direct air connectivity between Daman and Delhi has now commenced. Alliance Air launched the inaugural scheduled commercial flight from NAMO Airport. This new service will significantly boost business and tourism in the Union Territory. The region's industrial and tourism sectors will see improved connectivity and economic growth. Future plans include…

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US less reliable? India may need to open the door wider to the Dragon

US trade uncertainty is prompting fresh calls for India to deepen economic ties with China. PM Modi's economic adviser Rakesh Mohan has urged New Delhi to attract more Chinese investment, rethink RCEP, join CPTPP and strengthen manufacturing, exports and Asian supply chain integration as geopolitical and trade dynamics shift.

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Delhi HC seeks police response on Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in 2020 riots conspiracy case

The Delhi High Court has sought the police response on Sharjeel Imam's bail plea. Imam is challenging a trial court order that dismissed his second bail application. He was arrested in August 2020 and accused of masterminding the 2020 Delhi riots. The Supreme Court had previously refused bail to Imam…

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Haryana: Security stepped up in Bahadurgarh ahead of PM Modi's visit; 160 personnel deployed, says ACP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India's first hydrogen-powered train on Friday. This marks a significant step in the nation's clean mobility journey. He will also dedicate the new Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway to the public. This expressway will significantly reduce travel times between major cities.

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EU, India move to expand ties beyond landmark free trade deal

European Union and India will begin formal talks on New Delhi's participation in Horizon Europe. Both sides aim to conclude negotiations for this research program before the year ends.

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Delhi NCR weather today, July 17: Will it rain or stay hot in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad?

Delhi NCR residents will face hot weather today with temperatures reaching forty degrees Celsius. Maximum temperatures in Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida are expected to hit forty degrees Celsius. Ghaziabad will experience a high of thirty-nine degrees Celsius while Faridabad sees thirty-seven degrees Celsius. Temperatures are forecast to gradually decrease across…

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PM Modi to dedicate Delhi-Katra expressway, cutting travel time to six hours

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway on Friday. This new expressway will significantly reduce travel times between major cities. He will also inaugurate India's first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana. Several other national highway and rail projects will be dedicated. These initiatives aim to boost connectivity and development…

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‘I’m sorry but I’m unable to speak’: hero of India’s Cockroach party weakens on 19th day of hunger strike

The climate activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk, who has become the figurehead of anti-government protests in Delhi, is resisting calls to end his fast until the education minister resigns

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Weather today, July 17: From Delhi's heat to Bengaluru's partly cloudy skies, check forecast for major cities

Delhi anticipates a high of 40 degrees Celsius on Friday, remaining the hottest metro. Mumbai expects stable temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius throughout the day. Hyderabad's forecast shows a gradual temperature increase over the coming week. Pune and Kolkata will experience their own distinct city-specific weather patterns. Chennai and Ahmedabad…

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Delhi BJP expels Vikas Garg from party after arrest in money laundering case linked to Mahadev app

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Garg, the chairman of Ebix Group, on Tuesday in the multi-crore money laundering case linked to the Mahadev betting app.

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Weather Tomorrow, July 17: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Odisha, UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttarakhand and northeast; Delhi to remain hot and humid. Check state-wise prediction

Weather Tomorrow, July 17: The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across many Indian states. Odisha expects the most intense showers, while other regions face thunderstorms and lightning. Delhi-NCR and parts of south India will experience hot and humid conditions. Active monsoon conditions are predicted to continue…

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West Bengal: ED seizes Rs 40 lakh cash, 180 grams gold coins in searches at Harora Al-Jamiatul Islamia Darul Uloom

The recovery is part of ED's massive search operation carried out at 13 premises across West Bengal, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Maharashtra in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged terror funding and illegal infiltration network.

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Congress appeals to Sonam Wangchuk to end fast, says 'his concerns are our concerns'

Congress urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike after nineteen days. The party shares his concerns and demands the Education Minister's resignation. Wangchuk's health has deteriorated significantly, entering a critical stage. He refuses to end his fast without government response and urges support for a march. The Delhi…

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Delhi court allows jailed MP Engineer Rashid to attend Monsoon session

A Delhi court has permitted jailed MP Engineer Rashid to attend Parliament. He will attend the upcoming Monsoon session while remaining in custody. This custody parole allows him to be escorted by armed police personnel. Rashid faces charges related to terror funding and separatism in Jammu and Kashmir. He has…

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NC's protest plan in Delhi on July 20 over J&K statehood demand won't change: Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah confirmed his party's protest plan. The protest in Delhi on July 20 will proceed as scheduled. He stated that the venue or mode of protest might change. Abdullah refused to label permission delays as sabotage or diversion tactics. His party intends to raise…

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