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Modi speaks to Qatar Amir, recalls legacy of his father | India News

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi spoke to Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to convey his condolences on the passing of the latter’s father Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir of Qatar.Recalling the Father Amir’s significant contributions as the chief architect of modern Qatar, PM paid tribute to his visionary...

PF for self-employed, workers in unorganised sector on way | India News

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is readying the framework to provide social security to millions employed in the unorganised sector and exempted establishments, gig workers and people who are self-employed – presently not part of its network – allowing them to deduct a part of their income for a universal provident fund scheme.The accumulation...

Long-term exposure to air pollution could lead to dementia, warns WHO | India News

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: WHO has issued new global guidelines saying up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, physical inactivity and, for the first time, air pollution, while advising against the routine use of vitamin and omega-3 supplements for dementia prevention in...

Unite to fight terror, organised crime, Ajit Doval urges Bimstec | India News

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval NEW DELHI: NSA Ajit Doval chaired the 5th Meeting of Bimstec national security chiefs as the grouping that bridges South Asia and Southeast Asia discussed “practical and result-oriented” solutions to combat terrorism and organised crime, ensure security in the cyber, maritime and energy domains, enhance connectivity and tackle new and...

‘Not a blanket bar’: Supreme Court clarifies bulldozer order | India News

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: In an important clarification to its two-year-old judgement against ‘bulldozer justice’, Supreme Court said its ruling does not bar use of bulldozers to remove rampant illegal constructions and encroachments on public land following compliance with the procedure laid down in municipal laws.Refusing to adjudicate individual contempt petitions alleging demolition of houses, mosques and...

Third language from Class IX will cause undue stress, says Supreme Court | India News

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: Flagging the introduction of a third language in schools, Supreme Court Thursday said the decision to introduce it at the Class IX level would put unnecessary stress on students preparing for board examinations.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan made the observation while hearing Tamil Nadu govt’s appeal against a...

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Todd Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors as 2 Republicans hedge on nomination

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears at his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill July 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Eric Lee | Getty Images Two Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday said they remained undecided about voting to confirm Todd Blanche for U.S. attorney general, endangering...

Amit Shah to review border security, law and order during three-day Bengal tour | India News

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah will be on a three-day visit to West Bengal from Friday, during which he will focus on reviewing matters related to border security, governance, law and order, and development in the state.On Saturday, Shah will tour the Jumagach border outpost in Siliguri and interact with BSF personnel there. He...

Centre puts Delhi hospitals on alert as Sonam Wangchuk fast enters third week | India News

TazaPulseJuly 16, 2026

Centre puts Delhi hospitals on alert as Wangchuk fast enters third week NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry has directed three central government hospitals to conduct twice-daily medical examinations of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and other participants in the ongoing hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, amid concerns of his “border line condition” and the fact...

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Trump to give national address with election focus

TazaPulseJuly 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaks at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the US Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on July 15, 2026. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump has signaled he plans to raise alleged issues with U.S. elections during a primetime address to the nation set for...