The Baramulla Saudi jail release has brought relief to Amjad Ali Bhat’s family after the 29-year-old nurse returned from Saudi Arabia. His detention in Dammam, questions about a Facebook post and his family’s appeals for information had caused months of anxiety. Amjad Amjad Ali Bhat, a resident of Gund Ibrahim in Baramulla district’s

The Dandeli zipline accident left a Karnataka man injured after he reportedly fell nearly 40 feet at Sterling River Resort. His family alleges a zipline safety-lock failure and resort negligence, while the management disputes the allegations.​   Dandeli Zipline Accident: Karnataka Man Falls Nearly 40 Feet A 24-year-old man from Karnataka suffered serious injuries after falling nearly 30 to 40 feet during a zipline ride at a private re

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised citizens to postpone travel to Iran and urged those already in the country to consider leaving temporarily as the regional security situation deteriorates. The updated advisory follows renewed military escalation and asks Indians to remain vigilant, register with the embassy and avoid high-risk areas. Indian Embassy Ir

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy named Alec Neel Vance. The announcement, shared by Vance on X, marks a historic milestone as he becomes the first sitting US vice president in more than 150 years to welcome a child while in office. JD Vance fourth child announced on X US Vic

Last Updated: July 18, 2026 When an Indian student dies in a U.S. car crash, several legal and administrative steps follow before the remains can be returned to India. This guide explains the police investigation, family notificat

India’s bullet train programme is moving into a new phase, with Indian-built high-speed trains expected to start services before Japan supplies its next-generation E10 Shinkansen sets. The plan is important for domestic rail technology, faster corridor rollout and long-term India-Japan cooperation. The India bullet train project with Indian trains is set to begin before Japan supplies its next-generation E10 Shinkansen fleet. The Ministry of E

An Indian merchant navy captain denied UK bail remains in custody after being accused of breaching British sanctions linked to transporting Russian oil. The case centres on the interception of the MV Smyrtos and raises questions about sanctions enforcement and the responsibilities of ship masters. Indian Merchant Navy Captain Denied UK Bail in Russia Oil Case

The SIT investigating alleged irregularities in donations received by the Ram temple trust is likely to submit an interim status report to the Supreme Court on Monday, July 20, 2026. The team may also seek additional time to complete the investigation and recommend administrative reforms. SIT Interim Report Expected Before Supreme Court The Special Investigation Team examining alleged embezzlement of donations received by the Shri Ram Janm

The Centre has listed five new bills and two previously introduced measures for the Monsoon Session 2026 beginning Monday, July 20. However, the Delimitation Bill and Public Office Disqualification Bill are absent, fuelling speculation over whether they could be introduced later. Monsoon Session Bills Leave Delimitation Question Open The Union government has outlined its legislative agenda for the Monsoon Session 2026, listing five new bil

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval reviewed India-Myanmar security cooperation with his Myanmar counterpart, U Tin Aung San, during bilateral talks held around the fifth BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs’ Meeting in New Delhi. The engagement came as conflict inside Myanmar continues to create security, humanitarian and economic challenges along India’s northeastern frontier. Myanmar Risk to India’s Northeast

India’s first hydrogen train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jind railway station in Haryana. The fuel-cell train will operate on the Jind-Sonipat route, generating electricity on board while emitting water vapour and heat at the point of use. Hydrogen Train Launch Marks Indian Railways Milestone Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, July 17, 2026, flagged off India’s first h

The UP cleric Krishna remark controversy erupted after a video of Maulana Jarjis Ansari claiming Lord Krishna was Muslim and offered namaz went viral. Hindu groups demanded his arrest, while the cited Bhagavad Gita verse does not support the claim. Viral Video Triggers Krishna Remark Controversy A video of Maulana Jarjis Ansari has sparked a fresh religious controversy after he was heard claiming that Lord Krishna was a Muslim and offered namaz five times

A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced a revised sanctions bill that could impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries purchasing large amounts of Russian oil and gas. India and China are among the five countries specifically targeted, placing renewed pressure on their energy trade with Moscow while raising questions about the future of India-US commercial relations. India tariff threat under revised US bill

India's RBI-backed FCNR deposit initiative has reportedly mobilized nearly $10 billion in foreign-currency deposits from NRIs. The strong response highlights growing demand for foreign-currency savings while helping strengthen India's external financing position. India's temporary Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initiative to encourage Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR(B)) deposits has reportedly attracted nearly $10

Indian student Makkena Prasanna, 27, died in a New Jersey crash while traveling with friends. The Andhra Pradesh native had completed a master’s degree in the United States, and her family is seeking government help to return her remains to India Indian student Makkena Prasanna, 27, died in a car crash in New Jersey on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, according to reports from India. Three friends traveling with her were reportedly

India faces renewed pressure over its Russian oil purchases after US President Donald Trump backed legislation designed to penalise countries that continue buying Russian energy. Although an earlier version proposed tariffs as high as 500%, the revised measure reportedly limits the maximum rate to 100%, making the original 500% figure outdated. US sanctions bill targets Russian energy buyers The legislation was

India will host the fifth BIMSTEC security meeting in New Delhi on July 16, bringing national security chiefs and advisers together to discuss counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, maritime security, cyber threats and stronger regional coordination. BIMSTEC Security Meeting in New Delhi India is set to host the fifth meeting of BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs and Advisers in New Delhi on Thursday, July 16,

India Launches Seafarer First Plan After Hormuz Attacks The Indian government has announced a comprehensive "Seafarer First" strategy to protect Indian sailors working in the conflict-affected waters of West Asia after attacks on two merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz killed one Indian seafarer and injured several others. The new measures include real-time monitoring of every Indian seafarer in the region, dedicate

Adani family tops India’s 2026 real estate rich list after Adani Properties rose to ₹90,400 crore in value. The family surpassed DLF’s Rajiv Singh, although DLF retained its position as India’s most valuable real estate company amid a wider property-sector slowdown. The Adani family tops India’s 2026 real estate rich list after a sharp rise in the value of Adani Properties, according to the GROHE-Hu

India has strongly condemned the Strait of Hormuz attacks on two commercial vessels that killed an Indian sailor and injured several crew members. New Delhi lodged a diplomatic protest and demanded an immediate end to attacks threatening shipping safety, maritime trade and stability across West Asia. India condemns Strait of Hormuz attacks The Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday, July 14, that violence