Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1830, The General Assembly's Institution, now the Scottish Church College, one of the pioneering institutions that ushered the Bengali Renaissance, is founded by Alexander Duff and Raja Ram Mohan Roy, in Calcutta, India. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1930, The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

India's first bullet train to begin phased operations in 2027. Details here

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India's first bullet train to begin phased operations in 2027. Details here

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OneIndia

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· Jul 4, 2026

Bullet Train Project Hits 80% Completion in Gujarat; Operations to Start in 2027: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India's first bullet train will open for its inaugural run in 2027, kickstarting a phased rollout that will fully connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad by 2029. Speaking to reporters in Gujarat's Sanand, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the work is in

India TV News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Railway Minister shares update on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train; Here's when first phase will begin

The first operational stretch of India’s much-awaited bullet train project is expected to begin services next year, with the Surat-Bilimora section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor set to be launched, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train work starts Sunday

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train work starts Sunday

Business Today

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· Jun 29, 2026

Delhi-Varanasi Bullet Train Redefine Travel Like Never Before

Delhi-Varanasi bullet train will revolutionize travel in Uttar Pradesh, cutting Delhi-Lucknow to 2h10m, Jewar-Lucknow to 1h40m, boosting connectivity, tourism, and economic growth.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 28, 2026

Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola tunnel set to operate from mid-July

Kathmandu, June 29: Nepal's first commercial road tunnel, the Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel, is set to come into operation...

Defence Blog

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· Jun 21, 2026

Indian truck-mounted cannon enters the U.S. Army artillery race

An Indian-made artillery gun is now in the running to equip the U.S. Army, after AM General, the Michigan-based military vehicle maker best known for building the Humvee, signed a strategic partnership with India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited at the Eurosatory defense exposition in Paris on June 18, 2026, and immediately submitted a joint proposal []

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 1, 2026

India’s retail electric car registrations rise 89% in April-June

Signalling India’s transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric mobility is entering a broader, more mainstream phase

NDTV

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· Jul 1, 2026

General Dhiraj Seth Takes Charge As Indian Army Chief With 'VIJAY' Vision

General Dhiraj Seth said the Indian Army would undertake modernisation to prepare itself for future conflicts.

Ariana News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Afghanistan eyes direct Basmati rice imports from India amid tensions with Pakistan

Afghanistan is exploring direct imports of Basmati rice from India as it seeks to diversify its supply sources amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan, according to a report by The Hindu. The report said Indian exporters and Afghan importers are expected to meet next month to discuss expanding direct trade in Basmati rice, following preliminary talks [] The post Afghanistan eyes direct Basmati rice imports from India amid tensions with Pakistan first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

OpIndia

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· Jun 22, 2026

From recruiting 1 lakh people and building infrastructure to welfare schemes and increasing connectivity: Read how the BJP government is transforming West Bengal through its maiden budget

The end of Mamata's regime has ushered Bengal into a new era of development. The double-engine government in the State is bringing structural transparency, building central partnerships (such as PM-SHRI, Ayushman Bharat, and SASCI), and re-industrialising Bengal. This budget is a roadmap to building a secure, economically competitive, and culturally rooted Sonar Bangla.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 28, 2026

LRT3 dibuka esok, percuma sehingga 31 Julai

KLANG: Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) Laluan Shah Alam (LRT3) akan dibuka mulai pukul 6 pagi esok dan boleh dinaiki secara percuma sehingga 31 Julai ini. Perkara itu diumumkan oleh Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Kemudahan pengangkutan tersebut melibatkan 20 stesen dari Johan Setia di sini yang akan menghubungkan Shah Alam dan Bandar Utama, Petaling ... Read more The post LRT3 dibuka esok, percuma sehingga 31 Julai appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 2, 2026

Govt finalises August 5 Kashmir Youm-e-Istehsal plan

Govt finalises August 5 Kashmir Youm-e-Istehsal plan

Afghanistan News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Western coastline becomes key corridor for illegal arms flow into India: Report

By Rajnish SinghNew Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): India's western coastline along Gujarat and Maharashtra has emerged as a growing concern for security agencies as a key maritime route for the smuggling of illegal arms from Pakistan into the country, an official assessment report submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) states.The report, collated based on inputs from security agencies, mentions tha

The Tribune

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· Jul 1, 2026

‘3 interview cycles, still no US job offer’: Indian-origin techie heads home, says 15 years of experience wasn’t enough

A senior Indian-origin technology professional has shared that he is finally preparing to return to India after failing to secure a suitable role in the United States despite multiple interview attempts. In a Reddit post titled ‘End of the road, coming back from US’, the user said he had accepted the outcome after several unsuccessful []

BERNAMA

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· Jun 23, 2026

World : 11 India-bound Vessels Cross Strait of Hormuz After Iran-US Truce

By Shakir Husain HYDERABAD, June 23 (Bernama) -- Eleven vessels carrying energy and fertilisers are on their way to India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a resumption of maritime traffic following the US-Iran truce.

Afghanistan Sun

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· Jul 7, 2026

Afghan Agriculture Minister Omari arrives in India for official visit

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Afghan Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Mawlawi Ataullah Omari arrived in the national capital on Tuesday for an official visit to India. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal welcomed the Minister on his arrival and said that India is looking forward to engaging discussions on issues of mutual interest.The post s

Focus Taiwan

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· Jun 29, 2026

EVA Air aims to launch direct flights to Delhi at year-end

Washington, June 28 (CNA) EVA Air, one of Taiwan's leading international carriers, said Sunday that it aims to launch direct flights to Delhi, India, at the end of this year, tapping into demand for transit between South Asia and North American markets.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jun 30, 2026

Safecore Vehicle Solution: India’s Trusted Partner for Armoured Vehicle Protection

In today’s changing security environment, personal safety, corporate protection, and secure mobility have become important priorities across India. Business owners, government agencies, security companies, VIPs, NGOs, financial institutions, and private individuals often require vehicles that can provide protection without losing comfort, style, or road performance. Safecore Vehicle Solution is an India-based vehicle armouring company focused on delivering reliable, practical, and customized protection solutions for a wide range of vehicles. Safecore specializes in armoured glass conversion, complete armoured car manufacturing, armoured vehicle servicing, and custom security upgrades. The company’s purpose is simple: to help clients travel with confidence, whether they are

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

India eyes further oil exploration after Iran war shortages

Hit by the biggest energy supply shock in decades during the Middle East war, import-dependent India is expanding domestic crude exploration, its oil minister says. India, the world’s third-largest importer of oil and the second-largest buyer of liquefied petroleum gas, faced major disruptions due to restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict between the United States and Iran. With a temporary US-Iran deal in place to pause hostilities, oil and gas shipments are flowing through...

Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

World's first diamond to travel to space will launch aboard India's Vikram-1 rocket

World's first diamond to travel to space will launch aboard India's Vikram-1 rocket

Malay Mail

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· Jun 29, 2026

LRT3 Shah Alam debuts smoothly, no women-only coach planned yet, says Prasarana

PETALING JAYA, June 29 — The first day of operations for the LRT3 Shah Alam Line got off to a smooth start today,...

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