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Vande Bharat (PC: Indian Railways) India’s railway network is moving beyond passenger-focused Vande Bharat services. The Indian Railways just tested a new freight train based on the same trainset platform. Now it has become the country’s first Vande Bharat freight train to undergo a high-speed trial at 130 kmph. It is a significant step in the development of faster, time-sensitive freight transportation.Where was the trial conductedIndia’s first Vande Bharat freight trial was conducted on the Kota–Rohal Khurd section of West Central Railway. The technical teams from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) and Integral Coach Factory (ICF) were involved…
Srinagar, Aug 14: A 25-year-old intern doctor from Gunthal village of Surankote in Poonch, who was pursuing his internship at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, died early Friday morning after developing pneumonia and suffering complications, his colleagues said.The deceased, identified as Dr Ahjaz Ul Islam, was an MBBS student of the 2021 batch and had joined his compulsory rotating internship a few months ago. He was posted at the Chest Diseases Hospital, Dalgate, an associated hospital of GMC Srinagar.According to his colleagues, Dr Ahjaz was taken to the casualty department of SMHS Hospital on Tuesday, where he underwent several tests.…
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake reportedly struck Indonesia’s Maumere, sending strong tremors through the region and triggering panic among residents. Dramatic footage showed the impact of the powerful seismic event as authorities assessed the situation and monitored potential damage. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Source link
Ukraine strikes deep into Russia, rocket centre in Samara, airfield in Nizhny Novgorod hit (representative image) Ukraine said on Saturday that its forces carried out strikes on two Russian military-related targets, including a rocket and space centre in Samara and the Savasleyka military airfield in the Nizhny Novgorod region.In a post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the strikes were part of Ukraine’s “long-range sanctions” strategy against Russia, adding that the attacks targeted facilities involved in Russia’s war effort. He said the Progress Center in the Samara region was hit using Flamingo missiles, while the Savasleyka airbase, which…
Pakistan have been handed a fitness concern ahead of their three-Test series against England after captain Babar Azam was forced to retire from a warm-up game following a blow to his hand.Babar was batting on five for Pakistan against a Professional County Club Select XI when a rising delivery from England Under-19 pacer Manny Lumsden struck his bottom hand. The Pakistan batter was visibly in pain after the blow and did not bat again in the practice match.The extent of the injury is not yet known, but the Pakistan Cricket Board said Babar’s withdrawal was a precautionary measure following an…
Bhubaneswar: The BJD has planned to pursue both legal action and public demonstrations to oppose the passage of the Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Bill in Parliament, arguing that the legislation poses a threat to Odisha’s fiscal autonomy.The bill, which seeks to restrict states’ powers to levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday and in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. It now awaits the President’s assent.The Union government has argued that the legislation does not seek to interfere with the autonomy or revenue rights of states, but aims to ensure uniform mineral…
Nana Patekar’s connection with the Indian Army took a remarkable turn during the 1999 Kargil War. The actor, known for portraying several memorable characters in Indian cinema, sought permission to assist soldiers during the conflict. He eventually received special clearance and spent more than two weeks with Army personnel near the Line of Control. His experience with the armed forces had begun several years earlier. Nana Patekar underwent extensive military training while preparing for the movie ‘Prahaar’. That association with the Maratha Light Infantry later became important when he requested permission to travel to the conflict zone.Nana Patekar wanted to…
Nvidia’s financial ties with Elon Musk’s SpaceX have come into focus after the chipmaking giant disclosed that it owns nearly 123 million shares in the rocket company. The stake was worth almost $21 billion at the end of June, but has since fallen to about $17 billion as SpaceX shares dropped sharply following its June initial public offering.The disclosure also sheds light on Nvidia’s investment in xAI, which was completed in January, shortly before Musk combined the AI lab with SpaceX.It also highlights Nvidia chief Jensen Huang’s efforts to use the financial strength of the $5.5 trillion company to build…
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 151, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the ongoing conflict with Iran, on July 31, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed concerns on Friday (August 14, 2026) over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a U.S. aircraft carrier deployed against Iran and said the ship would soon rotate out.Asked by reporters whether family members were worried about the situation on the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, Mr. Trump said “no, they’re not.”Mr. Trump also rejected that the…
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi interacts with students on the stage during the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ program, in Prayagraj on Saturday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that the next edition of “Chhatron ki Goonj” event, highlighting student issues, will be held in Pune on August 22.Rahul launched the campaign from Kota, a coaching hub in Rajasthan, on June 17 to highlight issues in the education sector and problems faced by students. He addressed the second and third segments of the outreach programme in Dehradun and Prayagraj on July 17 and…