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NHA Reviews Ayushman Bharat Progress, Sets New Roadmap for Digital Healthcare Reforms

New Delhi, July 18, 2026; The National Health Authority (NHA) has wrapped up its two-day National Review Meeting on the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), outlining fresh priorities to strengthen India’s healthcare delivery through digital innovation, financial sustainability and closer coordination between the Centre…

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India Post Invites Citizens to Design Its First Official Mascot, Announces ₹2 Lakh Prize Pool

New Delhi, July 18: The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, has introduced a nationwide competition inviting people across India to create the official mascot for India Post. The initiative has been launched through the Innovate India MyGov platform and aims to develop a unique visual identity that represents the organisation’s legacy as…

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PM Modi Cheers Skyroot Aerospace Ahead of Historic Vikram-1 Launch

New Delhi, July 18, 2026; The Vikram-1 Launch marks a historic milestone for India’s private space sector as Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to Skyroot Aerospace ahead of the country’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle mission. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his best wishes to Skyroot Aerospace as the…

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Sagarika Ghose Slams Action Against Sonam Wangchuk, Calls It a Threat to Democratic Rights

New Delhi, July 18: Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose on Saturday strongly criticised the action taken against climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, describing it as an attack on democratic values and the right to peaceful protest. She alleged that the Centre acted out of concern over Wangchuk’s proposed march to Parliament, which is…

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Ex Haryana Dy CM Dushyant Chautala Backs Sonam Wangchuk’s Protest, Urges Wider Support for Education Reforms

New Delhi: Former Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Friday extended the Jananayak Janata Party’s (JJP) support to social activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar demanding reforms in the education sector. Accompanied by JJP Youth State President Digvijay Singh Chautala and senior party leaders, Dushyant met Wangchuk at…

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PM Modi Launches ₹14,700-Crore Projects in Haryana, Flags Off India’s First Hydrogen Train

Jind (Haryana), July 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation development projects worth around ₹14,700 crore in Haryana, including the country’s first hydrogen-powered train, major road infrastructure, medical institutions and cultural projects. Addressing a large gathering in Jind, the Prime Minister described the day as a…

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Yogi Adityanath Says Shamli Has Emerged from Lawlessness to Development Hub with Major Infrastructure Push

Shamli, July 17, 2026; Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said Shamli has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, describing the district as an example of rapid infrastructure growth, better governance and improved public safety. Addressing a public gathering in Shamli, he said the region has left behind its troubled past…

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Congress Leader Dies in Dehradun During Preparations for Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ Event

Dehradun: A tragic accident occurred in Dehradun on Thursday when senior Congress leader Amar Mehta lost his life while supervising arrangements for the party’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme, which is set to be addressed by Rahul Gandhi later in the day. According to party leaders, Mehta was overseeing preparations at Bannu School Ground when a…

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President Droupadi Murmu to Embark on Three-Nation Europe Tour from July 19, Focus on Strengthening Bilateral Ties

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will undertake an official visit to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from July 19 to 25, as India seeks to expand its engagement with Eastern Europe. The tour includes two landmark firsts and revives presidential-level engagement with Romania after more than 30 years. The first leg of the visit will…

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India Enforces New Anti-Doping Laws to Promote Fair Play and Protect Athletes

New Delhi: The Government of India has formally implemented the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 along with the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025, introducing a stronger legal framework aimed at ensuring clean and transparent competition across all sporting disciplines. The new legislation is designed to reinforce India’s anti-doping system by providing a clear statutory basis for…

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