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Delhi govt approves Rs 400 crore Start-up and Incubation Policy to promote innovation & self-employment.

ION correspondentJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

The Delhi government has approved the Delhi Start-up and Incubation Policy with the aim of giving a fresh push to innovation, research and entrepreneurship in the national capital. Under...

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IMD predicts heavy rainfall over East and Northeast India during next seven days.

ION correspondentJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast enhanced rainfall activity with heavy to very heavy falls over East and Northeast India, East Uttar Pradesh and Western Himalayan Region during...

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Supreme Court suggests CBSE to introduce third language from class 5 or 6.

ION correspondentJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

The Supreme Court expressed concern over the introduction of a third language in Class 9 under the CBSE curriculum, observing that it could increase the stress levels of students....

States Top Stories

149th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath begins in Ahmedabad.

ION correspondentJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

In Gujarat, the 149th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced today from the 400-year-old Jagannath Temple in the Jamalpur area of Ahmedabad amid tight security. Devotees in large numbers...

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World-famous Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra begins today in Puri.

ION correspondentJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

The world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his two siblings – elder brother Lord Balabhadra and younger sister Devi Subhadra – will begin today in Puri, Odisha. During...

Health Top Stories

UP. 16 hospitals in Bijnor booked for negligence in Ayushman Bharat scheme during surprise visit.

ION correspondentJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has taken action against 16 hospitals in Bijnor district for negligence in Ayushman Bharat scheme. On the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the State...

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Security forces bust terrorist hideout in Poonch, recover ammunition cache.

Deepak BoraJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

In Jammu and Kashmir, in a major success for security forces, a terrorist hideout was busted in the Sawjian forest area of Poonch district during a search operation conducted...

Madhya Pradesh’s first international flight service to begin from Indore today.

ION correspondentJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Madhya Pradesh’s first international flight service will begin from Indore today. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will flag off the first direct flight from Indore to Abu Dhabi. The...

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Gandak River crosses danger mark in Bihar amid rising water levels.

ION correspondentJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Due to heavy rainfall in Nepal’s catchment area, the water levels of the Gandak, Bagmati, Kamla Balan, and Kosi rivers in Bihar have been rising continuously. In Gopalganj, the...

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PM Modi to flag off country’s first hydrogen train from Haryana on July 17.

ION correspondentJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the country’s first hydrogen train from Jind on July 17. This pollution-free, eco-friendly train will operate between Jind and Sonipat. Mr Modi...