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India’s plans to resume crude oil imports from Iran face fresh uncertainty after US President Donald Trump declared the memorandum of understanding with Tehran over on Wednesday. Refiners said they are in a wait-and-watch mode. However, officials confirmed that India has already secured enough oil and cooking gas until August.
The Supreme Court on Friday said that using abusive or vulgar words does not amount to obscenity under the IPC. The court noted, "Legally, obscenity is not synonymous with 'vulgarity', 'abuse' or 'profanity." Judges said such words must corrupt minds to be illegal, setting aside a man's 2017 conviction.
India on Friday dismissed criticism from former Japanese minister Hideki Makihara regarding the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "It is an individual opinion and at considerable variance with facts." India confirmed that construction work progressed rapidly and the first section will open in 2027 as planned.
KPCC spokesperson H.A. Venkatesh condemned Leader of the Opposition R. Ashok for criticizing the State government’s Bharat Jodo Youth Clubs. Venkatesh said the initiative aims to build leadership and social harmony among youth. He accused the BJP of spreading misinformation because they fear losing political influence over the young people.
India said on Friday that it is engaging with US authorities to minimise difficulties for Indian nationals after the Trump administration unveiled stricter visa rules. These changes, starting in September, limit how long students and visitors can stay. India said, "We take those issues with the US side."
India rejected Pakistan’s protest on Friday regarding a joint statement with Japan that mentioned cross-border terrorism. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "I would say that our joint statement is self-explanatory." The document condemned terror incidents in Pahalgam and Delhi, calling for action against groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jalandhar to inaugurate railway projects and flag off the Amritsar-Varanasi Sant Ravidas Express. He unveiled the redeveloped station costing Rs 125 crore. Wearing a green turban, he spoke in Punjabi and launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party government during a massive public rally.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico’s Chiapas state on Friday. The tremor triggered a tsunami threat and shook buildings in Guatemala and El Salvador. Authorities said they were monitoring the situation as assessments continued. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of casualties or any significant damage.
The United States Geological Survey reported a 7.3 magnitude earthquake near the Mexican coast on July 17. While the strong shaking initially sparked fears of a tsunami, officials quickly calmed the public. NWS Tsunami Alerts said: “Tsunami NOT expected; CA,OR,WA,BC, and AK.” Many people got relief after this clear update.
PM Modi inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations across 20 states under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The 110-year-old Jalandhar Cantt station got a Rs 125 crore makeover with modern concourses and new bridges. Meanwhile, Delhi’s Modi Nagar station saw upgrades worth Rs 25.75 crore, adding better facilities for all passengers.
Anthropic launched a new campaign called “There’s hope in hard questions” to address public concerns about artificial intelligence. The company said, “People have a lot of hard questions about AI. It’s our job to address them.” It used data from many users to show how AI could help society.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Mexico’s Chiapas coast near Puerto Madero on Friday. The US Tsunami Warning System issued an alert for hazardous waves nearby. Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo said, “The system is active and deploying plans.” Officials reported no immediate damage as they continued to monitor the situation.
The Supreme Court of India sought responses from the Centre and States on July 17, 2026, regarding a plea for intersex persons. The petition said, "Intersex persons are not an anomaly to be corrected." It asked for separate guidelines to provide legal recognition, protection, and support for these individuals.