Indigenous bullet train at 350 kmph! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said India’s next-generation bullet train is being planned with a top speed of 350 kilometres per hour. He added that work on the train’s design is expected to commence within the next six months.The 508-kilometre Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, launched in 2016, is…
The West Bengal Assembly election results came as a surprise in many ways, reshaping the state’s political map with a clear victory for the BJP, while the ruling Mamata Banerjee-led TMC suffered a setback, and Banerjee herself also lost her seat in a closely watched contest. But one trend in Bengal has remained strikingly consistent:…
Nehha Pendse has opened up about a disturbing incident she experienced in Mumbai, calling it the “most terrifying one second” of her life.In an interaction with Hauterrfly, the actress recalled how the incident took place early one morning when she had stepped out for a jog. ‘He asked for directions… and then suddenly grabbed me’…
Aries: Think new-today. Your curiosity makes you come up with creative ideas. Perhaps attempting something fresh at work today will do the trick The possibility of more success could come through trying fresh solutions. Creativity can also create chances to make money. Always keep an open mind and keep learning from the people around you….
‘Karz’, starring Rishi Kapoor, released over four decades ago and today, it is remembered for its music and unique storyline, although it turned out to be a flop during it’s release. The film was directed by Subhash Ghai and the setback deeply affected Rishi Kapoor. He later described this phase as one of “deep depression.”…
US retail sales rose 0.6 per cent in February after a slight decline in January, signalling cautious consumer activity even before a sharp surge in fuel prices triggered by the Iran war, according to AP.Data released by the Commerce Department showed retail sales rebounded from a 0.1 per cent drop in January, beating expectations. However,…
Japanese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Some sayings survive for hundreds of years not because they sound poetic, but because people keep proving them true generation after generation. Human habits change very slowly. Technology evolves, lifestyles become faster, and priorities shift, but people still struggle with many of the same things their ancestors struggled…
Getting LPG cylinders is set to become easier for migrant workers, students and daily wage earners! The government, on Sunday, allowed 5-kg Free Trade LPG cylinders to be sold without address proof, making it simpler for migrant workers, students and daily-wage earners to access cooking fuel. All that is needed now is a valid ID…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Saturday cut the special additional excise duty (SAED) on exports of diesel, petrol and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), effective June 1.The SAED on petrol exports has been reduced to Rs 1.5 per litre from Rs 3, on diesel to Rs 13.5 per litre from Rs 16.5, and on ATF to Rs…