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| Hydrogen-powered train successful example of ‘Make In India’ campaign: PM Modi | | | | Early Times Report
JIND (Haryana), July 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off from here India's first hydrogen-powered train connecting Jind to Sonipat in Haryana, calling it a successful example of the 'Make in India' campaign.
With this, India has joined a select group of countries that have operational hydrogen-powered trains and marks an important step towards the adoption of clean and sustainable mobility in the railway sector.
The 89-km distance between Jind and Sonipat will be covered in two hours, with the train halting at 12 intermediate stations. After flagging off the train, the prime minister also dedicated to the nation and laid foundation stone of vario | |
| | | | SC raps doctors in minor's rape-murder case | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 17: The Supreme Court on Friday slammed two private hospitals and their doctors for failing to provide timely medical care to a four-year-old rape-and-murder victim in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad in March.
A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana asked the hospitals to grant a reasonable compensation to the family.
“You have no business of writing ‘doctor’ if you do not perform your duty. If you had sensitivity, you would have gone with the child to the other hospital if you did not have facility…. You ignored because she was poor? Couldn’t afford your fee?” the CJI told the doctors.
The matter wil | |
| | | | Monsoon Session: NDA Ministers discuss priority bills | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 17: A crucial meeting of the NDA group of ministers including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament was held at Kartavya Bhavan here on Friday. The meeting, also attended by Union ministers and NDA allies Lallan Singh (JD-U), Jayant Chaudhary (RLD) and Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu (TDP), discussed the ruling coalition's strategy in the upcoming Parliament session beginning July 20, sources said.
Defence Minister Rajanath Singh presided over the meeting in which Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi was also present.
The sources said the meeting discussed government business f | |
| | | | ‘Lost grandmother to Cancer, want to become oncologist’: 2026 NEET-UG co-topper Aryan Gupta | | | | Early Times Report
Ludhiana, July 17: Ludhiana-based Aryan Gupta, one of the co-toppers of the 2026 NEET-UG re-exam, said he was elated to secure the top position and added that he aspires to become an oncologist.
Gupta, who shared the top rank with Haryana's Panshul Bansal after both secured 715 out of 720, on Thursday credited his parents for their unwavering support during his preparation and said he studied nearly 16-17 hours a day. A total of 11.21 lakh candidates qualified the re-entrance exam this year, the National Testing Agency announced on Thursday. More than 93 per cent of the 138 candidates who scored above 690 were appearing for NEET-UG for the first time, while 19 cand | |
| | | | MLA Arvind Gupta strengthens water supply network, inaugurates new pipeline | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 17: Continuing his focus on improving basic civic infrastructure in Jammu West, MLA Arvind Gupta on Friday inaugurated a 330-metre-long PHE water supply pipeline at Maheshpura Chowk, Ward No. 27. The project has been completed at a cost of Rs 5.50 lakh from his Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
The newly laid pipeline is aimed at strengthening the drinking water distribution network and ensuring an uninterrupted and reliable water supply to residents of the | |
| | | | L-G VK Saxena commissions India’s first two geothermal wells at Puga Valley in Ladakh | | | | Early Times Report
Leh, July 17: In a landmark milestone in India’s clean energy mission, Lieutenant Governor, Shri VK Saxena, today commissioned India’s first and deepest two geothermal wells at Puga Valley in Ladakh, executed by ONGC Energy Centre. The development is a big stride towards the establishment of India’s first-ever Geothermal Power Plant in Ladakh.
The commissioning of the two 1000-meter-deep wells, at a high altitude of over 14,000 feet, would significantly advance Ladakh’s journey towards becoming a clean energy hub, powered by renewable sources, as envisaged by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. The project also fulfils the Hon’ble PM’s vision of Carbon-neutral | |
| | | | Red Cross society organises drug de-addiction awareness programme | | | 
Early Times Report
DODA, July 17: As part of the ongoing 100-Day Campaign against Drug Abuse and Narco-Terrorism, the Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the district administration Doda today organised a Drug De-addiction Awareness Programme at Government Higher Secondary School Khellani, Assar, Doda.
The event aimed to generate awareness among students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and the importance of leading a healthy, drug-free life.
The programme began with the Nati | |
| | | | Jinnah’s worshippers were changing the demography of Shamli and Kairana: CM | | | | Early Times Report
Lucknow, July 17: CM Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party and the Congress, stating, “The worshippers of Jinnah were changing the demography, and that is why migration was taking place from Kairana and Kandhla.” He cautioned local residents, saying, whenever the followers of Jinnah get an opportunity, they will divide you in the name of region and caste. They will indulge in corruption in development works. They will compromise the safety of daughters and traders. You must remain constantly vigilant against them.
The Chief Minister was addressing a public gathering on Friday after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of 89 developmen | |
| | | | International Day against drug abuse & illicit trafficking observed | | | |
Early Times Report
ANANTNAG, June 26: Department of Social Welfare in collaboration with District Administration, Anantnag, today organised an awareness programme at Government Degree College (GDC) Women, Anantnag to observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The programme aimed to spread awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and promote collective efforts towards building a drug-free society.The event also marked the culmination of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah campaign of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), Tariq Ahmad Malik, attended the event as the Chief Guest, while the SDPO Bijbehara was | |
| | | | UP rises to second position in the country under PM Surya Ghar Yojana under CM Yogi’s Leadership | | | |
Early Times Report
Lucknow, July 17: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has scripted a new chapter in clean energy and energy self-reliance. Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, Uttar Pradesh has overtaken Maharashtra to secure the second position in the country in residential rooftop solar installations. So far, 6,74,393 residential rooftop solar systems have been installed across the state.
In the national ranking under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, Gujarat ranks first with 7,49,839 installations, while Uttar Pradesh has moved to second place with 6,74,393 installations. Maharashtra ranks third with 6,73,717 installations.
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