Legendary West Indian Cricketer Garry Sobers passes away. | 17 July 2026

THE HEADLINES: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches development projects worth around 25 thousand crore rupees from Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh; Flags off India's first Hydrogen-Powered Train from Jind. Prime Minister says, Centre is committed to Ease of Living and New Opportunities for every citizen with the spirit of 'Nagarik Devo Bhava'. Government convenes All-Party Meeting on Sunday ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament. President Droupadi Murmu to embark on three nation visit to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania from Sunday. NITI Aayog releases Investment Friendliness Index 2026; Gujarat emerges as top performer followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Legendary West Indian Cricketer Garry Sobers passes away. Indian team announced for FIH Women's Hockey World Cup to be held in Belgium and Netherlands next month; Salima Tete named the captain. Subscribe to Akashvani All India Radio News Whatsapp Channel : https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029... News On AIR YouTube Channel : @NEWSONAIROFFICIAL Visit Akashvani website : https://newsonair.gov.in Follow us on : Twitter English :   / airnewsalerts   Twitter Hindi :   / airnewshindi   Facebook :   / airnewsalerts   Instagram :   / airnewsalerts   Public:https://public.app/user/profile/b58Z4...