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Sonam Wangchuk health update: Safdarjung Hospital says activist 'stable but requires continuous monitoring'

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized due to his prolonged hunger strike. He remains stable but requires continuous medical observation and treatment. His wife requested that no treatment be administered without family consent. Police removed protesters from the Jantar Mantar site after his hospitalization. Opposition leaders criticized the government's actions…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

What kind of thuggery is this?: AAP, Opposition condemn police action against Jantar Mantar protesters, call officers 'Modi goons'

Delhi Police took climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to the hospital from Jantar Mantar. Opposition leaders criticized the police action, alleging suppression of peaceful protest. Wangchuk had been on a hunger strike for twenty days demanding action on exam irregularities. Protesters were removed from the site after Wangchuk's hospitalization. The police…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold prices (July 18, 2026) at Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and IBJA

Gold rate today: Gold prices remained a key focus for consumers on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association provided indicative rates for various gold and silver purities.

The Economic Times · Jul 18

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CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke begins indefinite hunger strike after Wangchuk taken to hospital

Abhijeet Dipke started an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. This action followed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalisation after a lengthy fast. Dipke alleged police crackdown and urged supporters to continue the ongoing protest. Delhi Police stated they complied with court orders and medical advice for Wangchuk. Protesters…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Indian police swoop in to remove hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk from protest site

Activists accuse Delhi Police of ‘kidnapping’ Wangchuk, while authorities say he has been moved to hospital in a ‘much-needed medical intervention’

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Sonam Wangchuk forcibly taken to hospital as Delhi Police tighten grip on Jantar Mantar protest

Delhi Police forcibly removed activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar and took him to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday morning with heavy deployment at the protest site as his indefinite hunger strike stretched into its 21st day. The move came a day after Anurag Kumar took over as Delhi Police Commissioner,…

Newslaundry · Jul 18

CJP activists allege 'Wangchuk dragged by Police forcibly'; Police say they complied with court orders

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to a hospital from his protest site. Protestors alleged police forcefully removed him despite his deteriorating health. Delhi Police stated Wangchuk was shifted to the hospital as per court orders. This action followed a 20-day hunger strike by the activist. Protestors were asked to…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

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Sonam Wangchuk conscious, vitals stable after being shifted to Safdarjung Hospital

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike. Delhi Police removed protesters from Jantar Mantar following court orders and medical advice. Wangchuk's health had deteriorated, prompting the hospital transfer for essential medical care. Protesters alleged plainclothes police posed as a medical team to take…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Security tightened around Jantar Mantar after Sonam Wangchuk shifted to hospital

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized after his health deteriorated during a hunger strike. Security was heightened around Jantar Mantar and New Delhi following the incident. Police stated the hospitalization followed a High Court order and medical advice. Some protesters caused a brief commotion while obstructing the hospital transfer. Authorities requested…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Delhi-NCR Weather Today: Will it rain in the national capital, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad?

Delhi-NCR Rain Forecast: Delhi NCR experiences hot and humid weather with minimal rain today. Isolated showers are possible during the morning hours across the region. Rain chances increase significantly on Sunday, bringing slight temperature relief. Monday promises a much wetter and cooler pattern with widespread rainfall. This wetter weather should…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

How Kites and Eagles Have Mastered Urban India's Shifting Food Chain Without Human Help

The thermal highway above hot concreteBlack kites (Milvus migrans) are among the most studied urban raptors on the planet, and India holds some of their densest city populations. A 2014 study published in PLOS ONE by researchers including Julien Martin found that black kites in cities exploit the same thermals…

Times Life · Jul 18

Sonam Wangchuk moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar

Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized by Delhi Police after a 20-day hunger strike. He protested alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and demanded accountability. Doctors noted significant weight loss, raising health concerns for the activist. The Delhi High Court had ordered regular monitoring of his critical condition. Wangchuk urged supporters to march…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Munsiyari Is the Himalayan Mountain Town in Uttarakhand That India Has Not Ruined Yet

The Road Tells You Who This Place Is ForThe last stretch into Munsiyari is a narrow mountain road that takes four hours from Pithoragarh on a good day. There are no shortcuts. The bus from Almora stops at Birthi Falls, where passengers get out without being asked to, stand at…

Times Life · Jul 18

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.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

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The Economic Times · Jul 17

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

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.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

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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The Economic Times · Jul 17

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

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.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

"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.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

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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