An investigation has been launched into the cause of an accident involving the 12810 Howrah-Mumbai mail train. Passenger groups claim it could have been prevented if the train had left on time. Shesh Nath Pathak of Jamshedpur Passengers Association suggested that the pilot may have been speeding to make up for the delay, contributing...
Read MoreIn under two months, three rail accidents have resulted in 21 fatalities and multiple injuries, raising safety concerns. The Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailment, killing two, is under investigation. Recent accidents, including the Kanchanjungha Express and the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express, caused significant casualties. The government announced compensation for affected families while officials urge enhanced safety measures.
Read MoreNirmala Sitharaman responded to Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the ‘Budget ka halwa’ ceremony, defending the tradition from the 1980s. She questioned why the ceremony wasn’t canceled during UPA’s rule despite similar representation issues. Sitharaman accused Gandhi of attempting to divide people along caste lines and highlighted Congress’s historical opposition to a caste census.
Read MoreIn a touching address, Congress MP Alfred Arthur highlighted the lack of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Manipur after 15 months of turmoil and refugees. He criticized the BJP for not replacing CM Biren Singh, whom a community blames for the conflict. Arthur expressed concern for peace and justice, invoking his family’s historical service...
Read MoreUS Vice President Kamala Harris supported Israel’s right to defend itself after an airstrike in Beirut targeted a Hezbollah commander. The strike, which resulted in deaths, followed a recent rocket attack in the Golan Heights. Harris underscored Israel’s security concerns amidst international condemnation and heightened regional tensions.
Read MoreA devastating natural disaster hit Wayanad, Kerala, as two landslides within hours buried towns and plantation villages, resulting in 126 deaths and 196 injuries. Rescue operations, including Army, Navy, and NDRF teams, continued as they searched for over 100 missing people. Predictions of heavy rainfall had underestimated the actual downpour, leading to significant destruction.
Read MoreFrance experienced coordinated attacks leading to multiple fiber optic cables being cut, impacting internet speeds nationwide, though not affecting Paris or the Olympic Games. This marks the second such attack in two days, following arson attacks on train networks. Telecom providers suffered widespread damage but managed to restore services through backup systems. Authorities are...
Read MoreMicrosoft began resolving an Azure cloud service outage caused by unexpected usage spikes that disabled mobile ordering at Starbucks. The incident, starting around 7 a.m. New York time, affected multiple Microsoft 365 services.
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