India

Ongoing PoK unrest direct consequence of Islamabad’s decades-long systemic exploitation: India

14 Jul 2026 | 11:43 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) Coming down heavily on Islamabad over the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), India on Tuesday said the protests are a direct consequence of Islamabad's decades-long systemic exploitation. .

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Delhi PWD Min. reviews ‘spray injection patching’ tech for pothole repairs

14 Jul 2026 | 10:41 PM

Agraj Pratap Singh
New Delhi, Jul 14 (UNI) Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma on Tuesday witnessed the trial of ‘Spray Injection Patching’ technology, an innovative and fully mechanised solution for repairing potholes within minutes.

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Congress demands probe into Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin scheme, alleges electoral misuse

14 Jul 2026 | 10:36 PM

New Delhi, Jul 14 (UNI) The Congress today accused the BJP-led Maharashtra government of using the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana for electoral gains, alleging that lakhs of women were enrolled as beneficiaries ahead of the Assembly elections and later removed from the scheme.

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Dry spell continues in Delhi, but July already 51 per cent above normal

14 Jul 2026 | 10:23 PM

New Delhi, 14 Jul (UNI): Rain evades Delhi for yet another day, with the weather department forecasting a dry spell for the rest of the week on Tuesday.

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July 14, 1999: The Day India Declared Victory After Reclaiming Kargil Heights

14 Jul 2026 | 9:49 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) Twenty-seven years after July 14, 1999, the day India declared victory in Operation Vijay and Pakistan announced the withdrawal of its forces from the Kargil conflict, the nation continues to remember the decisive turning point that showcased the courage, sacrifice and unwavering resolve of the Indian Armed Forces.

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Sonam Wangchuk's Health Raises Alarm; Eminent Voices Urge Activist to End 17-Day Fast

14 Jul 2026 | 9:12 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) As education reform activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike entered its 17th day on Tuesday, a growing chorus of political leaders, public figures, academics and activists appealed to him to end his fast, expressing concern over his declining health while urging him to continue his campaign through other means.

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SC imposes ₹3 lakh fine each on Samay Raina, four others for not complying with court direction

14 Jul 2026 | 8:51 PM

Parmod Kumar

New Delhi, Jul 14 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed costs of ₹3 lakh each on stand-up comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina and four others for violating its earlier directions issued in a case concerning insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities.

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SC assures protection to teachers against action over CBSE three-language policy; Seeks Board’s response

14 Jul 2026 | 8:25 PM

Parmod Kumar
New Delhi, Jul 14 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would intervene and stay any coercive action against teachers for not implementing the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) three-language policy, introduced from the current academic year for students of Classes VI to IX, amid concerns over shortage of textbooks and the abrupt implementation of the scheme.

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Delhi Congress claims party strength growing as AAP workers join, targets BJP over demolition drive

14 Jul 2026 | 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Jul 14 (UNI) The Delhi Congress on Tuesday claimed that its organisational base is expanding, with hundreds of workers and leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and other political parties joining the Congress at the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) office at Rajiv Bhawan.

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NIA conducts searches at three locations in Sundarpada Bomb blast case

14 Jul 2026 | 7:47 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) In a coordinated operation in and around Bhubaneswar in Odisha, teams of the
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday searched three locations in connection with the Sundarpada bomb blast case of January 2026.

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Punjab woos textile investors in Delhi; CM Mann promises faster approvals, industry-friendly ecosystem

14 Jul 2026 | 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Jul 14 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday invited textile entrepreneurs, investors and global brands to invest in the state, asserting that Punjab offers a complete textile ecosystem ranging from cotton cultivation and spinning to fabric manufacturing, processing and exports.

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Indian seafarers suffered highest fatalities in Hormuz shipping attacks: MEA urges end to violence

14 Jul 2026 | 7:35 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) India said on Tuesday that Indian seafarers have suffered the highest number of fatalities among all nationalities in recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as New Delhi urged an immediate end to the violence and called for safe, uninterrupted navigation through the strategic waterway.

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Vaishnaw unveils 8 rail reforms, tightens contractor norms

14 Jul 2026 | 7:28 PM

By Nikhil Vyas
new Delhi, July 14 (UNI) Under Indian Railways’ flagship “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” initiative, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday presented a fresh set of eight major structural reforms, including construction reforms, reforms in the container sector, and fly ash transportation, among others.

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From Delhi’s National War Memorial to Dras: Sacred soil begins 1,900-km journey to honour Kargil heroes

14 Jul 2026 | 7:06 PM

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, Jul 14 (UNI) Carrying the sacred soil of the capital-based National War Memorial to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras as a tribute to India’s fallen soldiers, a 30-member motorcycle expedition was flagged off on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a 13-day journey to commemorate the valour and sacrifice of the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War.

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CM Rekha Gupta rolls out ‘Mayur’ as official mascot of 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship

14 Jul 2026 | 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Jul 14 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday unveiled, “Mayur’ the official mascot for the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, noting that peacock-inspired design is a symbol of India’s excitement and enthusiasm for hosting the international gaming event.

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