The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), a project once deemed geographically impossible, is set to be inaugurated, connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Railway personnel and their families faced immense challenges, including insurgency and difficult living conditions, while working on the project.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link on June 6. The launch includes the Chenab and Anji Khad railway bridges. Two new Vande Bharat trains will also be flagged off. Regular Vande Bharat services to Kashmir will commence on June 7, 2025. These trains will initially run from Katra to Srinagar six days a week.
A parking dispute at Ratan Planet Apartment in Kanpur escalated into a violent altercation, resulting in a resident biting off the nose of the society's secretary, Rupendra Singh Yadav. The incident occurred after Kshitij Mishra allegedly assaulted Yadav following a disagreement over a parking spot.
A helicopter crash-landed in Badasu, Rudraprayag district after taking off from Sirsi helipad. It was en route to Kedarnath with five pilgrims. The tail of the chopper broke during landing. No injuries were reported. This incident marks the fourth helicopter mishap on the Char Dham route within 30 days. DGCA has been notified and shuttle operations continue as scheduled.
Taiwan's automotive scene has birthed the 'Banana Peel,' an ultra-low Honda Civic modification that's turning heads globally. This creation by Stance Garage Taiwan sits millimeters from the ground, achieved through extensive suspension and bodywork alterations. The driver navigates lying down, using cameras.
Bangladesh has accused India of identifying individuals as foreigners and forcibly pushing them across the border without adhering to proper deportation procedures. Dhaka plans to send a formal diplomatic note to New Delhi regarding this issue, emphasizing the ongoing nature of these "push-ins.
Indian Railways is set to achieve net-zero targets by year-end, surpassing its 2030 goal through extensive electrification. Aiming for 95% electric traction by 2030, it anticipates significant carbon emission reductions. The shift includes sourcing renewable and nuclear energy, targeting 10 GW of electricity by the decade's end.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2025 will be held in one shift. This decision follows concerns about fairness in a two-shift format. The National Board of Examinations will adjust logistics. Medical aspirants and educators welcome the change. The exam is scheduled for June 15, 2025.
Tesla is expanding its presence in India, leasing a new 24,500 sq ft office space in Kurla West, Mumbai, to bolster its manufacturing and supply chain activities. This five-year lease, with a starting monthly rent of Rs 37.53 lakh, marks Tesla's fourth office in India, signaling a growing commitment to the Indian market following policy adjustments encouraging EV investment.
President Trump has suspended international visas for new Harvard students, citing national security concerns and alleged inadequate reporting of foreign student information. The White House criticized Harvard's foreign connections, handling of antisemitism, and emphasis on DEI. This action follows a judge's ruling that previously prevented the administration from modifying Harvard's international student visa program.
There are different types of kidney stones, including calcium stones, which are the most common. Next is the struvite stones caused by infections, uric acid stones linked to diet and metabolic issues, and cystine stones that might be genetic. In terms of pain, kidney stones often cause severe agony, when they move through the urinary tract, blocking urine flow and causing symptoms like sharp back or side pain, blood in urine, and frequent urination