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R Madhavan says his son Vedaant's generation don't watch Hindi movies or Tamil movies

Times of India - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 17:51
Actor R Madhavan notes youth disconnect from Indian cinema. Young audiences prefer Japanese anime and Korean content over local films. Madhavan believes filmmakers must create more inspirational stories. His upcoming film GDN highlights inventor Gopalaswamy Doraiswamy Naidu. The film explores Naidu's contributions to Indian industry and innovation.
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Sajad Lone, Altaf Bukhari will not join NC’s Statehood protest in Delhi; Congress to take part

Hindu - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 17:46
While Sajad Lone questioned both the timing and real motive, J&K Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari said the NC’s proposed Jantar Mantar protest “is to empower its government not to empower people”
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India’s electoral roll is a living document: CEC

Hindu - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 17:42
The highest-ever poll participation in the recent Assembly elections is a proof of the trust the electors have in the country’s electoral system and the vibrancy of the democracy, says Chief Election Commissioner
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Opposition support grows as Wangchuk’s hunger strike continues on day 20

Hindu - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 17:36
The protest seeking Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation attracted more high-profile visitors
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Mandatory training for staff to make hospitals patient-friendly

Hindu - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 17:33
Decision to make soft skills training mandatory for hospital employees was taken in the backdrop of innumerable complaints from patients and visitors regarding poor behaviour by hospital staff, communication lapses, and unsatisfactory interactions with the public, says Health Minister
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Govt. to launch bullet rail project with Indian train; Japan to provide next-gen Shinkansen series after 4 years

Hindu - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 17:23
Officials say work on Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project progressing well, they reject former Japanese Minister’s remarks
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HC grants interim bail to Sub-Registrar Justin Manikandan Subramanian in the Palani math fraudulent land registration case

Hindu - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 17:21
Justice K. Rajasekar directed the petitioner to report before the CB-CID at 10.30 a.m. every day from July 27 till August 3, except on Sunday, and co-operate in the investigation.  The larger conspiracy behind the registration of the document was still under investigation and the petitioner was involved in two previous criminal cases of a similar nature, says the State government
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One more U.S. made anti-submarine helicopter delivered to the Indian Navy

Hindu - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 17:00
The MH-60R is among the world’s most advanced shipborne helicopters; it is designed primarily for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare
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Police officer detained after alleged attempt to free relatives from police station in Nedumangad

Hindu - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 16:54
The officer allegedly demanded the release of two of the detainees, claiming they were his relatives
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Fearing fake certificates, Centre orders stricter scrutiny of digitised birth and death records

Hindu - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 16:52
Complaints regarding issuance of fake/unauthorised digitised certificates in some instances not only undermines the integrity of the Civil Registration System but also threatens the reliability of vital records, says Deputy Registrar General in letter to States
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Baptism of Yamal by 'Saint' Messi: The photo that became WC final's origin story

Times of India - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 16:47
Made in La Masia: Lamine Yamal vs Lionel Messi. How a photograph captures the unlikely meeting of two of Barcelona's most famous graduates. Read more in today's Offside.
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