On Feb 15, New Delhi railway station sold 13,000 more general tickets than average, coinciding with a tragic crowd rush resulting in 18 deaths. Despite operating five special trains, the rush exceeded…
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Centre sets tough conditions for India entry by Starlink
The Central Government has requested Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite venture, to establish a control centre in India. This measure will enable the suspension or shutdown of communications services in sensitive areas when…
4 dead as speeding Mercedes wreaks havoc on Dehradun road, driver flees
A speeding Mercedes with a Chandigarh registration number killed four people and critically injured two others near Sai Baba Temple on Rajpur Road in Dehradun. The driver fled the scene. Authorities are…
‘Pakistan is its worst enemy’: Arthur backs Gillespie after ‘clown’ jab
Pakistan cricket is facing turmoil after an early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025. Mickey Arthur criticises the instability despite talented players and quality coaches like Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten. Internal…
Setback for Nasa astronauts as Sunita Williams’ return to Earth faces delay
Nasa has postponed the Nasa-SpaceX Crew-10 mission due to hydraulic system issues discovered before launch. This delay impacts the return of two astronauts from the International Space Station. The replacement crew, led…
Manipur talks stuck as Kukis insist on ‘separate hill state’
Following the return of a killed youth’s body to his family in Manipur’s Kangpokpi, authorities anticipate an end to protests and blockades in the district. However, tensions persist as the Kuki-Zo community…
Sagar to Mahasagar: India upgrades Mauritius ties
India and Mauritius have upgraded their relationship to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Modi emphasized cooperation in defense, maritime security, trade, and development. India will support Mauritius with a new Parliament…
Afridi slams PCB, says ‘Pakistan cricket is in ICU because …’
Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi criticises PCB for poor decisions, claiming Pakistan cricket is in ‘ICU.’ He questions Shadab Khan’s recall, citing lack of standout performances. Afridi highlights a lack of continuity…
Pakistan train hijack: Jaffar Express a hot target for BLA for years now
In recent years, the Jaffar Express has faced multiple attacks by Baloch rebels and TTP, causing numerous casualties. These attacks highlight the ongoing insurgency in Balochistan and the rising use of suicide…
With 13 of 20 most polluted cities, India ranks 5th globally
India ranked as the fifth most polluted country worldwide in 2024, with Byrnihat in Meghalaya being the most polluted metropolitan area globally. High pollution levels are linked to rapid industrialisation and unregulated…