Jaya Varma Sinha, Chairman & CEO of Railway Board, stated that the anti-collision system ‘Kavach’ was absent in the Kanchanjunga Express, which tragically collided with a goods train on Monday, resulting in at least 9 fatalities and over 46 injuries. “Prima facie, it seems to be a human error,” she said, further adding that...
Read MoreNatalie Dau, a 52-year-old ultramarathoner, recently completed an astonishing feat by running 1,000 kilometres across Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore in just 12 days. Facing extreme heat and a severe hip injury, Ms Dau pushed through, covering the distance of two marathons each day. Her journey ended in Singapore on June 5, setting the Singapore...
Read MoreIndia and the US are now in an “advanced stage of talks” for the proposed joint manufacture of the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs) as part of their defence-industrial cooperation roadmap. With the US also recently offering to demonstrate the mobility and firepower of the eight-wheeled Stryker in high-altitude areas...
Read MoreA beehive of Pakistani spies posing as young Indian women with alluring names honeytraps officials in Indian defence establishments, reveal court papers about Nishant Agrawal, a former scientist of Brahmos Aerospace Private Limited’s (BAPL) Nagpur unit recently convicted of leaking military secrets. Many could fall for the Indian-sounding Sejal Kapoor, Arohi Alok, Aditi Aaron,...
Read MoreTaking a serious view of the row over National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for admission to medical colleges, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said no one, including officials of National Testing Agency that conducts the exams, would be spared if irregularities were found, and interests of all students who took the test would be protected....
Read MoreSteps to boost jobs by expanding the Production Linked Incentive scheme to furniture, toys, footwear and more segments of textiles, along with a focus on MSMEs, while increasing income levels of women and boosting infrastructure, are expected to be among the key thrust areas of the Modi govt’s first Budget in its third term...
Read MorePakistan’s 2024 T20 World Cup journey ended with a three-wicket win against Ireland, but their earlier defeat to the USA and loss to India led to their elimination. Pakistan’s players, including captain Babar Azam, faced criticism for their underwhelming performance, with former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth critiquing Azam’s potential as a good T20 cricketer.
Read MoreCelebrate Eid-ul-Adha 2024 with the best Bakrid Mubarak greeting card images, perfect for sharing with friends and loved ones. Explore a collection of heartfelt designs that capture the spirit of this important Islamic festival, conveying warm wishes and blessings to all. Whether traditional or modern, these cards symbolize unity and joy, enhancing the festive...
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