Jalandhar, July 17:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 75 redeveloped railway stations from Jalandhar, marking a significant step towards enhancing passenger experience and modernising India’s railway infrastructure. The redevelopment initiative focuses on creating advanced railway facilities with improved passenger amenities, better accessibility and upgraded services. The transformed stations are designed to provide a more comfortable, efficient and convenient travel experience...

 Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have reported results from a large international clinical trial showing that semaglutide, a medication in the GLP-1 class of drugs widely used to treat diabetes and obesity, may help reduce liver scarring in patients with advanced fatty liver disease, including those with early-stage cirrhosis. The study results, published in the...

New Delhi, July 17:  The Delhi government has expanded its public healthcare infrastructure with the opening of 45 new Ayushman Jan Arogya Mandirs, increasing the total number of operational centres across the city to 415. The newly added healthcare facilities are aimed at bringing essential medical services closer to residents and improving access to affordable, preventive and primary healthcare. The...

Port Blair, July 17:  The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are emerging as a key region in India’s growth story, offering significant opportunities in strategic security, maritime connectivity and economic development. With its unique location in the Indian Ocean, the island group holds immense importance for strengthening India’s maritime presence and improving connectivity with regional and global partners. Beyond its strategic...

Mumbai, July 17:  Indian equity markets witnessed a strong rally as the benchmark Sensex jumped 965 points and the Nifty crossed the 24,300 mark, supported by robust buying interest in banking and information technology stocks. The positive momentum reflected improved investor confidence, with key sectors contributing to the broader market gains. Banking and IT counters emerged as major drivers of...

New Delhi, July 17: President Droupadi Murmu called upon probationers of the Indian Forest Service (IFS) to play a proactive role in expanding green cover and strengthening environmental conservation efforts across the country. Addressing the probationers, the President highlighted the vital role of the Indian Forest Service in protecting forests, preserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable management of natural resources. She...

Agartala, July 17:  Tripura has officially launched the self-enumeration phase of Census 2027, with the Governor setting the tone by becoming one of the first citizens to complete the process and encouraging wider public participation. The self-enumeration facility enables residents to submit their household details digitally, offering a faster, more convenient and citizen-friendly approach to the national census. The initiative...

Chandigarh, July 17:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth ₹4,700 crore in Chandigarh, reaffirming the government's focus on strengthening urban infrastructure, connectivity and public services. The projects span multiple sectors and are aimed at improving civic amenities, enhancing transportation infrastructure and supporting the city's long-term development. The initiatives are expected to boost...