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Redeveloped Jaisalmer railway station Jaisalmer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Jaisalmer railway station Friday via video conferencing as part of the nationwide launch of 75 redeveloped railway stations. Union tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Jaisalmer MLA Chhotu Singh Bhati, Pokaran MLA Pratap Puri and other dignitaries will attend the inauguration ceremony at the station.Senior divisional commercial manager, Jodhpur division, Hitesh Yadav, said, “The PM will inaugurate five redeveloped railway stations in Rajasthan — Jaisalmer, Barmer, Gotan, Somesar and one other station — while virtually launching 75 stations that have been redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme…

Nagpur: The Indian Railways has approved doubling of the Tadali–Ghugus railway section (14 km) on the Wardha–Balharshah section at a cost of 228 crore to augment rail infrastructure and improve freight movement.The Wardha–Balharshah section forms part of the Delhi–Chennai High Density Network route. The doubling work will help improve train operations and cater to the growing freight demand on this important route.The section is primarily freight-oriented and handles transportation of essential commodities including coal, iron ore, gypsum, IOBT POL (petroleum products), sand and laterite ash, among other important commodities.With the existing line capacity expected to increase, the doubling project will…

Hazaribag: A power department employee was killed after being hit by a speeding tractor at Baba Path Chowk in Hazaribag town on Thursday. He was identified as Ajay Thakur, an employee of the Hazaribag electricity department and a native of Patratu.According to police, Thakur was on way for work when a speeding tractor knocked him down and fled the spot after the accident. On receiving information, employees of the electricity department reached the site and shifted the body to Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College and Hospital for post-mortem examination. Muffasil OC Mukesh Kumar Singh said police have registered the case and…

Rath Yatra in Surat on Thursday Surat: Gujarat’s two major cities came alive with devotion on Ashadhi Beej as thousands of devotees participated in the annual Jagannath Rath Yatras on Thursday, with elaborate processions, devotional chants and tight security arrangements marking the celebrations.In Surat, the main ISKCON Rath Yatra began from the railway station after the traditional maha aarti and pahind ritual, in which the chariot was ceremonially swept with a golden broom. The procession, carrying Lord Jagannath, Lord Baladev and Goddess Subhadra, passed through Ring Road, Athwalines, Adajan and Rander before concluding at the ISKCON temple in Jahangirpura. Several…

Vadodara: The Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) arrested two men for allegedly burgling two houses in the city over the past few days. Police said they received a tip-off that two men were moving suspiciously near Sardar Estate, following which a surveillance team was deployed in the area.The police intercepted a car carrying the suspects, who were identified as Ramkumar Chauhan, a resident of Khodiyarnagar, and Vishal Dantani, a resident of Gorwa. During the search, officers recovered gold ornaments, US dollars, silver jewellery and wristwatches from the vehicle. When questioned about the valuables, the duo failed to provide a satisfactory…

Varanasi: Rath Yatra Mela, one of Kashi’s grandest religious festivals, commenced on Thursday at Rathyatra Chowk, drawing thousands of devotees who gathered to pull the grand chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and goddess Subhadra through the city’s decorated streets amid chants of ‘Jai Jagannath.’Devotees started arriving at the fair venue from the morning to offer prayers. In view of the festival, traffic diversions were enforced, with vehicles heading towards Rathyatra crossing diverted through alternate routes to ensure smooth movement of pilgrims and visitors.Celebrated in Varanasi since 1802, the festival follows traditions similar to the famous Rath Yatra of Puri.…

T’puram: CPM state secretariat on Thursday criticized the UDF govt’s stand in the high court regarding the constitution of the Kerala State Waqf Board, alleging that it had taken a position favourable to BJP.In a statement, CPM said the govt had agreed to reconstitute the waqf board in connection with a petition filed by BJP state vice-president Shone George. The party alleged that the stand marked a departure from Kerala’s earlier position against the waqf law amendments brought by the BJP-led central govt.CPM said the previous LDF govt had passed a unanimous resolution in the assembly against the amendments. It…

Kolkata: The Bansdroni Police has initiated investigation against a young man after allegations of repeated rape, blackmail, and physical torture of a woman over five years.The matter came to light after the survivor lodged a formal complaint.Police sources said the case was initially filed at the Metiabruz PS. As the accused resides in the Brahmapur area under the Bansdroni police limits, the Metiabruz police first registered a ‘Zero FIR’ and then transferred the case files to the Bansdroni police station for a detailed probe. Most of the incidents occurred there.The complainant stated that her acquaintance with the accused began in…

AJAY HALDARDuring Operation Sindoor in May 2026, India’s very own BrahMos missile played a defining role against Pakistan. But there is something India has, which is said to be even deadlier: LRAShM (Long Range Anti-Ship Missile). The Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM), advanced by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is a next-generation weapon that is attracting growing attention from several countries in the Indo-Pacific region. Will it Replace LRAShM BrahMos?The missile, which has already undergone multiple developmental trials, is expected to complement rather than replace the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile by providing the Indian Armed Forces (IAF) with a…

US President Donald Trump is expected to allege previously unreported Chinese interference in US elections during a primetime address on Thursday, including claims that Beijing compromised US voter data and that the CIA was aware of the activity but did not inform him during his first term, according to a report by CBS News, citing sources familiar with the matter.According to the report, Trump’s speech is expected to focus on allegations that China accessed US voter registration data and that intelligence related to the issue was withheld from him while he was in office. The audience is expected to include…