NEW DELHI: India’s first bullet train will now cover a 100-km distance between Surat and Vapi in Gujarat during its inaugural run in August 2027, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. He added that once the entire Ahmadabad-Mumbai bullet train corridor is operational, the train will cover the stretch in less than two hours.The…
Kanpur: Central agencies investigating Delhi car blast case have widened probe in Kanpur by focusing on old car sellers and doctors connected to the key accused.After it emerged that an old car was used in the blast, central agencies spent the entire day on Tuesday collecting details of second-hand car buyers and sellers.Two car sellers,…
SRINAGAR: J&K CM Omar Abdullah said Tuesday he was hopeful an ongoing probe would explain how a late-night blast tore through Srinagar’s Nowgam police station Friday, killing nine and wounding 30. Police earlier described the explosion as accidental.“It is sad so many lost their precious lives — police personnel, FSL staff, civil administration workers, and…
Lucknow: A local court in Bahraich sentenced a Chinese national, identified as Lee Jin Meyi alias Lee Shinmei (45), to eight years of simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs 50,000 for entering India without valid documents.The verdict was delivered on Monday by additional district and sessions judge Kavita Nigam. On Dec 2, 2023, SSB…
Japan has emerged as a top destination for U.S. students studying abroad, recording a 15.9% increase in participation, according to the 2025 Open Doors report. While Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom continue to lead, Japan’s rise reflects growing interest in Asian study destinations. The report highlights the top 10 countries for U.S. students, showing…
A powerful explosion rocked Nowgam police station in Srinagar, prompting an immediate response from a hospital guard and cook who rushed wounded officers to Ujala Cygnus Hospital. The medical team treated 23 casualties, showcasing their preparedness for mass-casualty events. The hospital manager highlighted the bravery of the initial responders. SRINAGAR: A thunderclap of fire, concrete,…
Lucknow: More than 2.15 crore farmers will receive the next instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release from Coimbatore on Wednesday.The 21st instalment of the fund, amounting Rs 4,314.26 crore, will be transferred directly into the accounts of beneficiaries. So far, Rs 90,354.32 crore of PM Kisan Samman…
Lucknow: The UP State Electricity Board Engineers’ Association will launch a phased protest from Nov 20 against the alleged harassment of engineers by energy management authorities. The association has appealed to CM Yogi Adityanath to intervene and restore a healthy work environment in power corporations.Association president Sanjay Singh Chauhan said a request was made on…
NEW DELHI: India slipped 13 ranks to figure at the 23rd position in the latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), which was released by environmental think tank Germanwatch on the sidelines of the ongoing UN climate conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil on Tuesday.It’s the biggest fall of India on the CCPI ranking in the recent…
Lucknow: A 17-year-old delivery worker died while another was severely injured after their motorcycle collided head-on with a school van coming from the wrong direction on the Nauabasta railway overbridge on Hardoi Road on Tuesday. The accident occurred around 2.30 pm when the van, belonging to a private school, was travelling with six kids. It…
