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The Indian Express
173 years of Indian Railways: From steam engines to India’s first hydrogen train
July 17, 2026
Indian Railways is introducing its first hydrogen-powered train on July 17, marking another …
Over the past 173 years, the Indian Railways has undergone a major transformation, from steam …
Railway electrification saved approximately 180 crore litres of diesel in FY 2024-25, reducing …
ANI News
India's first privately developed orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for maiden launch on July 18
July 17, 2026
India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, is scheduled for its maiden …
Built entirely with a lightweight carbon-composite structure, Vikram-1 is powered by three solid-…
Mission Aagaman reflects the rapid growth of India's private space sector following the space …
Business Line
India, UK trade pact to enhance export competitiveness, slash trade costs: Experts
July 17, 2026
The India-UK FTA is expected to reduce trade costs, enhance the competitiveness of Indian goods …
The India-UK CETA will help achieve the $100-billion bilateral trade target by 2030: Experts
With nearly 99% of Indian exports gaining zero-duty access, the India-UK CETA has the potential …
The Economic Times
Pharma exports to UK may rise up to 10% in FY27 as CETA takes effect
July 17, 2026
India's pharmaceutical exports to the UK are set to witness substantial growth, projected to …
The India-UK CETA paves the way for zero tariffs on nearly all pharma products exported from …
The UK remains India's third-largest pharmaceutical export destination worldwide and its single …
The Economic Times
India's electronics production grows seven-fold in a decade, creates 25 lakh jobs: MeitY
July 17, 2026
India's electronics manufacturing sector has created nearly 25 lakh jobs over the past decade, …
Electronics production has risen from Rs 1.90 lakh crore in 2014-15 to an estimated Rs 13.11 …
As of March 31, 2026, the PLI scheme had attracted cumulative investments of more than Rs 20,…
Business Standard
India's gig internet workforce to more than triple to 21 mn by 2030: Report
July 17, 2026
India's monthly active gig internet workforce is projected to grow from more than 6 million …
The gig sector would grow at a CAGR of 24-29% between 2025 and 2030, increasing its share of …
The gig sector has entered a new policy phase after the Centre, through the Code on Social …
The Times Of India
ILO: 100 crore covered under social security
July 17, 2026
More than two-third people in India are now covered under at least one social security benefit, …
India's social protection coverage has grown from 25 crore citizens (19%) in 2015 to over 100 …
The increase in India’s social protection coverage is expected to further strengthen India's …
The Economic Times
India adopts indigenous hydrogen fuel cell technology to power greener rail network: MoR
July 17, 2026
PM Modi will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train, powered by indigenous hydrogen fuel …
India's first hydrogen-powered train has been configured as a 10-coach train with a capacity of …
The hydrogen-powered train project supports the National Green Hydrogen Mission while advancing …
The Times Of India
One of the world’s first canal-top solar projects placed a 750-meter solar array above an Indian irrigation canal, generating clean power while saving an estimated 9 million liters of water each year
July 17, 2026
Gujarat's 1 MW canal-top solar project generates around 1.6 million units of clean electricity …
The canal-top solar project generates renewable energy without using agricultural land by …
The canal-top solar project has emerged as a notable example of infrastructure reuse, inspiring …
The Financial Express
India-UK CETA to boost auto component exports
July 17, 2026
India-UK CETA takes effect as first auto component shipments flag off under zero-duty trade deal,…
The India-UK CETA is expected to boost auto component exports, attract investment and …
The India-UK CETA will open new opportunities for the Indian auto component industry: …
The Financial Express
Processed food market may touch $600 bn by 2030: Deloitte-FICCI report
July 17, 2026
India's processed food market is projected to grow from around $300 billion in 2023 to $600 …
India's food sector is shifting from a supply-led, volume-driven model to a consumer-centric, …
In India, nearly 70% of new food product launches are now digital-first, enabling faster …
ANI News
India's energy storage capacity expected to rise more than tenfold by FY2035-36: MoSPI
July 17, 2026
India's energy storage requirement expected to rise more than tenfold, rising from 87 GWh in …
India's installed energy storage capacity is projected to reach 94 GW for Pumped Storage Plants …
India's expanding energy storage capacity will strengthen grid reliability and enable greater …
News18
India’s Hydrogen Train Era Begins: How It Compares With Global Hydrogen Rail Networks
July 17, 2026
India launches its first indigenously developed hydrogen-powered train, joining a select group …
India's first hydrogen-powered train operates on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, …
The Hydro-Rail project showcases India's indigenous engineering capabilities, with the train …
First Post
‘India can be global producer of clean energy infra’: Clean tech CEO hails India-EU FTA
July 17, 2026
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement has the potential to position India as a global manufacturing …
India is increasingly emerging as a preferred destination for manufacturing advanced clean-…
The proposed India-EU partnership is expected to accelerate the commercialisation of clean …
Telangana Today
India–UK FTA opens new opportunities
July 17, 2026
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement provides zero-duty market access for nearly 99% of India's …
India secures zero-duty access for almost all agricultural products, while 97.1% of processed …
India's gems and jewellery exports to the UK are expected to grow by 230% to $2.5 billion …
The Economic Times
India-UK FTA unlikely to hurt domestic consumer brands, industry says
July 17, 2026
India-UK FTA will drive innovation, quality enhancement and premiumisation, encouraging Indian …
The India-UK CETA eliminates tariffs on 99% of Indian exports to the UK and progressively …
"The FTA will push producers to invest more thoughtfully, innovate faster, and build brands …
The Economic Times
India-UK FTA projected to boost Indian pharma exports by over 8% to $981 million in FY27: Pharmexcil
July 17, 2026
Pharmexcil projects India's pharmaceutical exports to the UK to grow 8.66% to $981.16 million …
The India-UK FTA eliminates tariffs on nearly all pharmaceutical products, making Indian …
According to Pharmexcil, the FTA is expected to strengthen supply chains, attract investment …
Hindustan Times
On Puri’s Grand Road, a devotee’s submission
July 16, 2026
President Droupadi Murmu shares how her lifelong devotion to Mahaprabhu Jagannath has been a …
President Murmu describes the Rath Yatra as a timeless celebration of faith, devotion, equality …
President Murmu seeks Mahaprabhu Jagannath's blessings for the peace, prosperity and well-being …
News18
PM Modi's Appeal To Consume Less Edible Oil Sees Impact As Imports Fall 29% In June
July 16, 2026
India's vegetable oil imports fell 29% year-on-year to 11.46 lakh tonnes in June, the lowest …
The sharp decline in June vegetable oil imports moderated the pace of cumulative edible oil …
June's vegetable oil imports fell to their lowest level in the current oil year, according to …
The Times Of India
India exports $140 million worth of goods to UK at zero duty on Day 1 of trade pact implementation
July 16, 2026
India exported goods worth over $140 million to the UK at zero import duty on the first day of …
The India-UK CETA was concluded after over 800 technical sessions across 14 rounds of …
The India-UK CETA is expected to increase bilateral trade by over GBP 25 billion annually in …
The Economic Times
India’s auto sales hit record high in Q1; PVs log 26% growth: SIAM
July 16, 2026
India's automobile industry recorded its highest-ever first-quarter sales of passenger vehicles (…
Passenger vehicle sales in India rose 25.9 per cent year-on-year to 12,73,811 units during April-…
Passenger vehicle sales stood at 388,144 units in June, up 24.1% year-on-year from 312,851 …
The Economic Times
Cabinet approves Rs 62,500 crore for mobile phone PLI scheme 2.0
July 16, 2026
The Union Cabinet has approved Rs 62,500 crore for the second edition of the mobile phone PLI …
The mobile phone production in India more than doubled from Rs. 2.14 lakh crore in FY 2019-20 …
From being an importer of mobile phones back in 2014, India has now become a net exporter, with …
NDTV
Cabinet Approves Ganga, Varuna Corridors: PM Modi's Rs 25,000 Crore Bet To Transform Kashi
July 16, 2026
The Union Cabinet on approved two ambitious elevated road projects -- the Ganga Corridor and …
The Cabinet also cleared the Varuna Corridor, a 43.2-km elevated link connecting NH-31 with the …
The Gross State Domestic Product of Uttar Pradesh currently stands at more than Rs 30 lakh crore,…
The Economic Times
Cabinet approves India Semiconductor Mission 2.0; earmarks Rs 1.27 lakh crore for the project
July 16, 2026
The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, has approved India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, …
India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 aims to further the government's commitment to putting …
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval of the Rs 62,500-crore Mobile Phone …
ANI News
India-UK FTA to boost exports across apparel, electronics, pharma and jewellery: Industry leaders
July 16, 2026
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement is expected to boost exports across apparel, electronics, …
The India-UK FTA will strengthen India's electronics exports and deepen integration into global …
The India-UK FTA is expected to transform trade between the two countries by creating new …
The Times Of India
Nearly 10,000 more MBBS seats up for grabs this year
July 16, 2026
NMC has approved 9,911 additional undergraduate seats, taking the country's total MBBS capacity …
With MBBS seats touching a record high, India is expected to expand its medical workforce
Of the 9,911 additional MBBS seats, 2,400 are in 25 newly established medical colleges (seven …
News18
PM Modi Is Building A Future-Ready New India
July 16, 2026
The early years of Skill India were about volume. The current phase is about architecture
Between April 2025 and March 2026, more than ₹562.75 crore reached apprentices through 40.10 …
The SOAR programme, or Skilling for AI Readiness, was launched in July 2025 by the Ministry of …
The Indian Express
Giving women farmers the recognition they deserve
July 16, 2026
A large majority (82%) of the rural female workforce in Maharashtra is employed in agriculture …
Late last year, the Government of Maharashtra embarked on the groundwork to give shape to a law …
It is globally observed that women are among the strongest drivers of adaptation to climate …
The Times Of India
'Significant moment': PM Modi as India UK trade deal comes into effect
July 16, 2026
PM Modi welcomed the coming into force of the India-UK CETA and the Agreement on Social Security,…
The India-UK agreements would strengthen economic linkages between the two countries and …
The CETA will give fresh momentum to our farmers, entrepreneurs and MSMEs. Several vibrant …
The Economic Times
UK-India trade pact 'gold standard' and powerful message for rules-based order: UK envoy Lindy Cameron
July 16, 2026
The UK-India free trade agreement that took effect, sets a "new gold standard" for global trade …
The deal is going to increase India's and the UK's GDP by nearly five billion pounds and will …
British HC Cameron said the UK-India trade is set for an immediate boost as consumers will now …
The Economic Times
India's first UK jewellery export consignment under FTA: $10 million shipped, zero-duty access boosts industry
July 16, 2026
India’s gems and jewellery industry flagged off its first export consignment to the UK under …
The India-UK agreement, which came into force, provides zero-duty access to nearly 99% of India’…
Apart from boosting exports, the India-UK agreement is expected to deliver broad-based gains …
SME Times
Nasscom, FICCI hail UK FTA as India advances towards becoming a developed economy
July 16, 2026
Industry apex bodies Nasscom and FICCI have welcomed the coming into force of the India-UK Free …
Nasscom remains committed to working with both governments and industry to translate the India-…
India-UK FTA reflects a forward-looking approach to economic engagement and complements India's …
Down To Earth
India adds record 29 GW solar, wind in first half of 2026
July 16, 2026
India installed a record 29 GW of new solar and wind power capacity in the first half of 2026, …
India added about 19 GW of utility-scale solar capacity during the January to June period, up …
The rooftop solar segment recorded the fastest growth, with around 6.4 GW of new capacity …
Money Control
India–UK FTA opens $1.5 billion-plus export opportunity for Indian textiles
July 16, 2026
India's textile exporters could unlock more than $1.5 billion in additional annual exports to …
India currently exports around $1.7 billion worth of textiles and apparel to the UK, accounting …
Before the India-UK CETA, Indian textile and apparel exports entered the UK under the country's …
ETV Bharat
India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train Set To Usher In A New Era Of Green Rail Mobility From July 17
July 16, 2026
India is set to take a major leap towards sustainable transportation on July 17, with the …
The country's first hydrogen-powered train operates using hydrogen fuel cell technology, which …
The launch of hydrogen-powered train reflects Indian Railways' growing commitment to cleaner, …
Business Line
New Services Index out; 14 sub-sectors grow strongly
July 16, 2026
The government unveiled the trial Index of Services Production (ISP), a new high-frequency …
With the launch of the ISP, all three broad sectors of the economy, services, industry and …
The inaugural monthly ISP series, with 2024-25 as the base year, covers 19 sub-sectors that …
Live Mint
Ficci president: India-UK relationship—why the CETA will confer benefits well beyond trade
July 16, 2026
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) aims to double bilateral trade …
The India-UK CETA provides a framework to strengthen bilateral trade, which has reached nearly $…
The India-UK CETA reflects India's growing confidence in engaging with the global economy …
Live Mint
CII director general: Indian industry has good reason to celebrate India's string of trade agreements
July 16, 2026
India's new-generation FTAs are strengthening global market access, attracting investment, …
The India-UK CETA grants duty-free access to nearly 99% of Indian exports to the UK and aims to …
India's trade agreements are helping integrate Indian businesses into trusted global supply …
ANI News
Semicon 2.0 and mobile manufacturing scheme could create up to 5 lakh direct and 15 lakh indirect jobs: ICEA
July 16, 2026
Semicon 2.0 and mobile manufacturing scheme could create up to 5 lakh direct and 15 lakh …
The Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme aims to increase India's share in global mobile …
Smartphones have emerged as India's largest exported commodity, with the industry aiming for …
News18
'Sweeping Welcome': How BJP's 'Swachhata Se Swagat' Is Redefining PM Modi's State Visits
July 16, 2026
The 'Swachhata Se Swagat' campaign is replacing traditional welcome arrangements with community-…
States are using the 'Swachhata Se Swagat' campaign to promote public participation, cleaner …
The 'Swachhata Se Swagat' campaign is promoting long-term sanitation practices by linking PM …
First Post
PM Modi’s eastward push: Resetting India’s Indo-Pacific strategy
July 16, 2026
PM Modi’s three-country voyage to the East, amid a major geopolitical churn, underscores the …
PM Modi's visits to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand underscored the enduring relevance of …
PM's three-country visit strengthened India's strategic partnerships through deeper cooperation …
The Hindu
Exporters welcome the implementation of the UK-India FTA
July 16, 2026
The India-UK CETA has come into force, providing Indian goods preferential access to the UK market
The India-UK CETA will accelerate exports, attract investments and strengthen India's position …
The India-UK CETA will benefit the MSMEs, labour-intensive industries, farmers, artisans, and …
The Economic Times
UK-India FTA to boost economic ties; British Airways to increase weekly flights to India by winter
July 16, 2026
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement has come into effect, opening new opportunities to deepen …
British Airways will increase its weekly flights to India from 63 to 70 during the winter …
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement is expected to strengthen trade, investment, tourism, …
News18
'Best Never The Loudest': Bear Grylls Gives Shoutout To ‘Powerful Leader’ PM Modi
July 15, 2026
British survivalist and TV host Bear Grylls gave a special social media shoutout to PM Modi
British survivalist and TV host Bear Grylls hails PM Modi among other few as the world’s most …
British survivalist and TV host Bear Grylls shared photos of his encounters with few world …
The Economic Times
India's data centre boom could create 1 lakh engineering jobs by 2030
July 15, 2026
India's data centre industry is expected to create demand for nearly 1 lakh skilled engineering …
India's installed data centre capacity is projected to grow from around 1.5 GW to nearly 6.5 GW …
Cumulative investment commitments have crossed $126 billion, making data centres one of India's …
The Economic Times
India's EV market to grow 12-fold to 30.4 mn units by 2032 under high-growth scenario: Report
July 15, 2026
India's annual EV sales are projected to jump beautifully from 2 million in 2024 to 30.4 …
Total battery demand will scale phenomenally from 19 GWh in 2025 to a massive 362 GWh by 2032
The domestic EV component market is expected to cross an extraordinary ₹3 lakh crore by 2032
Storyboard 18
India's creator economy quadruples in five years as non-metro creators dominate growth: Report
July 15, 2026
India's creator pool grew fourfold between 2020 and 2025, reaching a 4.12 million creators
Non-metro markets dominate the creator economy ecosystem by contributing upto 66% base
The number of creator campaigns annually jumped from about 14,000 in 2020 to 42,000 in 2025
The Economic Times
India-UK FTA comes into effect today, unlocking duty-free access for Indian exports
July 15, 2026
India-UK FTA promises duty-free access on 99% of India's tariff lines into the UK
India-UK FTA is projected to double bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030
India gains preferential access to the UK market, boosting textiles, leather, and processed food
Business Standard
Centre's net direct tax revenue rises 16.4% to ₹6.51 trn so far this year
July 15, 2026
India’s net direct tax collections rose 16.4% to ₹6.51 trillion by July 13
Net corporate tax collections achieved a phenomenal 22% expansion to reach ₹2.40 trillion
Net non-corporate taxes, including individual income tax, grew 11.66% to hit ₹3.85 trillion
The Times Of India
Central expert panel approves environmental clearance for 1,000 MW Naying hydro-power project of Arunachal Pradesh
July 15, 2026
The central panel cleared the 1,000 MW run-of-the-river project in Arunachal Pradesh
NEEPCO will execute the1,000 MW Naying hydro-electric project in Arunachal Pradesh
Naying hydro-electric project in Arunachal Pradesh spans 470 hectares