Indian Railways is set to acquire new trains worth Rs 1 lakh crore to meet the increasing demand for passenger travel. The primary objective is to replace the aging rolling stock, which will require around 7,000-8,000 new train sets. The idea is also to eliminate the need for waitlisting.
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Kuldeep Yadav celebrated his 29th birthday with a career-best 5/17 in the T20I against South Africa. He became the second Indian bowler with multiple five-wicket hauls and the first Indian spinner to achieve this milestone. The South African wickets unexpectedly favor spinners on this trip. India defeated South Africa by 106 runs to level...
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In Pakistan, near the northwestern Afghan border a recent attack on the police headquarters resulted in the death of two police officers and killing of 3 assailants. The incident occurred last Friday, three days after a separate suicide blast that claimed the lives of 23 officers. In the recent attack, two assailants died, and...
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Bulldozers demolish illegal constructions at the houses of five men accused of slashing a BJP worker’s palm in Madhya Pradesh. The accused are yet to be tried in court for the crime. The action follows Mohan Yadav becoming the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh. The accused, named Farooq, Shahrukh Rain, Sameer, Aslam, and Bilal...
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A habeas corpus petition has been filed in the Supreme Court on behalf of Nikhil Gupta, accused by the US of hatching a plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The petition seeks the Indian government’s intervention to release Gupta from prison in the Czech Republic. Gupta alleges being subjected to forced consumption...
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The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced an increase in its marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) and base rate. The new rates, which came into effect on December 15, 2023.
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The Supreme Court refused to stay the Allahabad high court’s order for a commission to survey Mathura’s Shahi Idgah Mosque adjoining the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple. The high court fixed December 18 as the next date for finalizing the modalities. The petition, filed by the deity and others, claims that Lord Sri Krishna’s birthplace...
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A female foetus was found in a dustbin at SPG hospital in Hoskote, Bengaluru Rural during a surprise raid by health officials. Dr Srinivas, the suspect, is the managing director of the hospital. Four people, including two women nurses, a lab technician, and a lab assistant, have been detained for questioning. An ultrasound scanning...
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Three years ago, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket. However, he continues to play an active role in franchise cricket and is poised to captain CSK in the upcoming IPL season. Dhoni, who led India to historic victories in the inaugural T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, remains a...
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