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UDID Card Railway Concession Process: Eligibility and How to Apply The UDID card railway concession process allows eligible persons with disabilities to access discounted train travel and establish a nationally recognised disability identity. Depending on the disability category and travel class, Indian Railways may provide a ticket concession of up to 75%. However, a UDID card does not automatically make every cardholder eligible for discounted railway

Kiran Rao Supports Sonam Wangchuk as Aamir Khan Clarifies 3 Idiots Connection Bollywood personalities Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao have reacted to activist Sonam Wangchuk’s ongoing hunger strike, adding to the growing number of film industry figures expressing concern over his health. While Kiran Rao publicly supported Wangchuk and appealed for dialogue between the government and protesters, Aamir Khan urged the activist to take care of himself. The actor

India’s First Hydrogen Train Begins Operations Between Jind and Sonipat India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen-powered passenger train has begun operating on the Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana. Passengers searching for the Jind Sonipat hydrogen train timing can use the daily services numbered 74010 and 74009. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the train at Jind railway station on July 17, 2026. The launch marks Indian Railways’ first

India vs England 2nd ODI Cardiff Result: Root Powers England to Win The India vs England 2nd ODI Cardiff result went in England’s favour as the hosts registered a four-wicket victory at Sophia Gardens. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 99 as England chased 234 and levelled the three-match ODI series 1-1. The experienced England batter controlled a difficult

Jr NTR and Dhanush Murugan Films Present Two Visions of Murugan The newly announced Jr NTR and Dhanush Murugan films have placed Lord Murugan at the centre of one of South Indian cinema’s most significant cultural conversations. While Jr NTR and director Trivikram Srinivas appear to be preparing a large-scale mythological film, Dhanush and Vetri Maaran’s Thamizh Murugan is being positioned as a historical and cultural interpretation of the revered Ta

Indian Man Stabbed at Utah Mall in Alleged Anti-Muslim Attack An Indian man was stabbed more than 15 times at a Utah mall in what authorities believe was a targeted, religiously motivated attack. The victim, identified as Hyderabad resident Syed Sohailuddin, remains hospitalised after undergoing multiple surgeries. The attack took place on Monday afternoon at Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City, near Salt Lake City. Police arrested 48-year-old Peter Mic

Thailand 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Indians Retained in 2026 Thailand’s 30-day visa-free entry for Indians will continue under the country’s revised 2026 travel policy. However, Indian passport holders will now be permitted to stay without a visa for a maximum of 30 days instead of the earlier 60-day period. The decision offers relief to Indian tourists after uncertainty over whether Thailand would completely remove India from its visa-exemption prog

Te Anau Earthquake: Tsunami Warning Downgraded to Advisory A strong Te Anau earthquake shook New Zealand’s South Island on Thursday night, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for parts of the Fiordland coast. The warning was later downgraded to an advisory, although officials continued to caution people about potentially dangerous ocean currents and unpredictable coastal surges. The earthquake struck at approximately 9.14 pm local time on

Did Deepika Padukone Support Sonam Wangchuk? Viral Story Is Fake A viral Instagram screenshot claiming that Deepika Padukone publicly supported activist Sonam Wangchuk during his hunger strike is fake. No credible evidence shows that the Bollywood actor uploaded or later deleted the widely circulated Instagram Story. The manipulated screenshot spread rapidly across social media as concern grew over Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Janta

Sonam Wangchuk Health Monitoring Ordered as July 20 Parliament March Nears The Delhi High Court has directed authorities to regularly monitor activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health as he continues his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Despite growing concern over his physical condition, Wangchuk has urged supporters not to ask him to end the fast and instead participate in a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20, 2026. The court’s inte

TFTDDA By-Elections Set for July 26 Amid Dancers’ Union Dispute Hyderabad, July 16, 2026: The Telugu Film and Television Dancers and Dance Directors’ Association will conduct by-elections on July 26 to fill positions left vacant following the resignation of several executive committee members. The decision follows a tense General Body meeting held on July 12, during which members debated the association’s election process, administ

Vijay Mohanlal Anti-Drug Event: Kerala, Tamil Nadu Join Forces The Vijay Mohanlal anti-drug event in Kerala is expected to become a major public-awareness programme under Operation Toofan. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has accepted an invitation to participate alongside Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, according to Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala. The proposed event is expected to be held in Kochi, although its date has not yet been final

Sonam Wangchuk Refuses to End Fast as Health Concerns Deepen New Delhi, July 16, 2026: Activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk continued his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on Thursday, with the protest entering its 19th day amid growing concern over his health. Wangchuk began the fast on June 28 in solidarity with the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP. The group is protesting alleged irregularities in competitive

SIT Files 7,000-Page Report in Dharmasthala Burial Case The Dharmasthala SIT final report, containing nearly 7,000 pages of investigation records, was submitted before a Karnataka court on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The filing marks a significant development in the year-long investigation into allegations of illegal burials, unnatural deaths, sexual violence, and possible cover-ups in and around Dharmasthala. The Special Investigation Team submitted the rep

TN CM Vijay Backs Operation Toofan, Kerala Border Security Push Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has reportedly expressed his willingness to deploy additional police personnel along the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border as part of expanded cooperation for Kerala’s anti-narcotics campaign, Operation Toofan. Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced the development following his meeting with Vijay in Chennai on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. According