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India's first hydrogen train: 1,200-kW fuel cell, zero emissions, advanced safety and other salient features

New Delhi received its first hydrogen-powered train on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged the passenger service from Jind railway station. This train will operate between Jind and Sonipat covering 89 kilometers. It features a 1,200-kilowatt hydrogen-fuel-cell-propulsion system for power. The train eliminates tailpipe emissions and lowers fossil fuel dependence.

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Hydrogen train: Railways to soon announce date for regular service

Northern Railway will soon announce the start of commercial operations for India's first hydrogen train. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the train on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana. The hydrogen train will depart from Jind at 7:40 am and arrive at Sonipat at 9:40 am. Its fare is expected to…

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India launches first hydrogen train connecting Jind to Sonipat, a 'Make in India' success

India launched its first hydrogen-powered train connecting Jind to Sonipat. This initiative marks a step towards clean and sustainable mobility in railways,. The train utilises hydrogen fuel cell technology, producing only water vapor as a byproduct. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the launch as a success of the 'Make in…

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India gets its first hydrogen train, but bigger story lies elsewhere

India's first hydrogen-powered train, launched on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, is less about transforming rail transport and more about showcasing the country's broader green hydrogen ambitions.

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Hydrogen Train Launch July 17: Route, top speed, interior & exterior pictures, FAQs, and all you need to know about India's first alternative-fuel train

Hydrogen train launch: India will launch its first hydrogen fuel cell train on July 17. This train generates electricity onboard using hydrogen, producing only water vapor. The Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana will host this new generation of rail transport. This initiative establishes India's first integrated hydrogen railway ecosystem. The project…

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India's first hydrogen train to roll out on July 17, regular service date awaited

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first hydrogen train on July seventeenth. This new train will travel eighty-nine kilometers between Jind and Sonipat in two hours. The hydrogen train will make stops at twelve intermediate stations along its route. Regular passenger service commencement date is yet to be…

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India's first hydrogen-powered train is ready: PM Modi likely to inaugurate it on July 17; Check route, speed & features

India is set to launch its first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, Haryana. Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the landmark green initiative on July 17. Following the flag-off, the train is expected to begin commercial operations on the Jind–Sonipat route, operating two round trips daily. The train uses hydrogen fuel…

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Avani Infratech to invest Rs 750cr on 3 new realty projects at Gurugram, Sonipat in Haryana

The Delhi-based company has developed few projects so far, including an industrial township, and holds a land bank of more than 300-acre for future real estate projects.

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Railways approves 10-coach hydrogen train for Jind-Sonipat route at 75 kmph speed

India's first hydrogen-powered train is set to begin operations between Jind and Sonipat. This 10-coach DEMU train will run on hydrogen fuel cells, marking a significant step in sustainable rail transport. The Railway Ministry has granted approval after rigorous technical and safety testing. While operations are not immediate, all necessary…

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HVR Solar to commission 1.2 GW module manufacturing plant in Sonipat this June 2026

HVR Solar is set to launch a 1.2 GW solar module manufacturing facility near Murthal, Sonipat, in June 2026, bolstering India's renewable energy sector. The advanced plant will produce high-efficiency modules, including HJT and TOPCon, creating over 500 jobs and reinforcing the 'Make in India' initiative.

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BJP sweeps Haryana municipal corporation polls, tastes victory in Hooda bastion

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in Haryana's municipal corporation elections. The party secured wins in Ambala and Sonipat, and holds a commanding lead in Panchkula. Celebrations erupted as BJP workers distributed sweets. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attributed the success to public trust in Prime Minister…

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As Punjab gets attention, data suggests Haryana, UP contribute to over a third of Delhi’s PM 2.5

Punjab takes the heat for Delhi’s foul air. But the headlines often miss Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, which contribute significantly to the toxic mix.

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Sonipat: Student brings girlfriend to boys' hostel inside a suitcase, video went viral

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Haryana: Massive fire breaks out at factory in Sonipat

Breaking News coming in from Haryana's Sonipat where a massive fire broke out at a factory. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP leader shot dead in Haryana's Sonipat: Police

Local BJP leader Surendra Jawahra was BJP’s Mundlana Mandal president. He was killed in Jawahar village by his neighbour. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Haryana: 3 killed, 7 injured in explosion at house

3 people killed and seven were injured in an explosion that occurred at a house in Ridhau village of Kharkhoda in Haryana's Sonipat district on Saturday, police said? Read further on Dynamite News:

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Watch: Neeraj Chopra, with his fractured hand in a plaster, gets a grand welcome on return home

Neeraj Chopra, who has returned home for the first time since winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, was given a grand welcome by the Sports University of Haryana in Rai, Sonipat, on Friday.

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Madhya Pradesh: Prehistoric artefacts on fossil wood discovered in Ghugwa

Fossil parks are unique places that offer a glimpse into the Earth's ancient past. These spaces are where one will find preserved geological and paleontological treasures, some dating back millions of years. These parks serve as outdoor museums, showcasing fossilised remains of prehistoric life, including trees, plants, shells, and even…

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Two killed, 25 injured in boiler blast in Haryana’s Sonipat; probe on

Tragic boiler blast in Sonipat factory kills two, injures 25; adjacent building damaged, police confirm.

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Wrestler Bajrang issues another clarification on why he did not give sample to NADA

Wrestler Bajrang Punia clarifies refusal to give sample to NADA officials during selection trials in Sonipat.

The Times of India

Deepika Kumari tops selection trials for Archery World Cup and Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Former world number one archer Deepika Kumari, who took a hiatus from competition after becoming a mother in December 2022, demonstrated her prowess by clinching the top spot in the selection trials held in Sonipat on Sunday, setting her sights on the upcoming World Cups and the Paris…

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Ashoka University row: As campus reopens, faculty tight-lipped, and a student body ‘in wait’

“It looks like everyone has forgotten professor Sabyasachi Das,” commented a fourth-year student from the economics department on festivities marking a new session at the Ashoka University in Sonipat, close on the heels of a controversy.

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Shrinking academic freedom, faculty’s existential crisis: Ashoka University struggles for its ‘liberal ethos’

A demolition drive is going on in Sonipat. The red bricked walls of Ashoka University— which prides itself as India’s premier liberal arts institution— are being foregone for a metaphorical saffron.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi makes impromptu visit to Sonipat village, interacts with villagers, rides tractor

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday made an impromptu visit to Haryana’s Sonipat district and interacted with people and spent time with farmers working agricultural lands.

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"We will participate in Asian Games only when...", Sakshi Malik at Sonipat 'Mahapanchayat'

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, who has been part of the protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations, on Saturday said that protesting wrestlers will participate in the Asian Games only after their "issues get resolved". Read further on Dynamite News:

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