At least four people have been killed and several others sustained injuries after North East Express, going from Delhi’s Anand Vihar Terminal to Assam’s Kamakhya, derailed in Bihar’s Buxar on Wednesday. The superfast train derailed around 9.35pm near Raghunathpur station. Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said after rescue operations are completed, restoration of the...
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The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the cadre review and restructuring proposal of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) to increase the cadre strength by around 215 in the next five years, a move that seeks to fulfil a long-felt need that had grown even more pressing because of the recent rise in India’s influence and...
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Akasa Air, a crisis-hit domestic carrier, has suspended flights from Bengaluru to Chennai and Hyderabad due to operational reasons. Passengers who had pre-booked tickets on these routes are now awaiting refunds. The airline is expected to cancel more flights from Bengaluru in the near future. Akasa Air had been operating two flights to Chennai...
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South Africa’s opening batsman Quinton de Kock notched his second consecutive century at the World Cup during the group match against the five-time champions Australia at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.
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As the World Cup group stage clash between India and Pakistan approaches, Ahmedabad’s hospitals are experiencing a surge in patients seeking check-ups and accommodations near the match venue. Many hospitals have reported an influx of patients booking check-up packages with overnight stays, due to soaring hotel prices, which have risen up to 20 times...
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The Ministry of External Affairs has launched Operation Ajay to bring back Indians from Israel, as the conflict between Israel and Palestine continues. A charter flight is scheduled to arrive in Tel Aviv to pick up around 230 passengers and return to India tomorrow. The ministry has not received reports of any Indian casualties...
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