The first Vande Bharat sleeper train prototype has been dispatched for field trials after undergoing quality checks. Manufactured by BEML and ICF, it boasts a 160 kmph top speed, enhanced safety features, and improved passenger comfort, aiming to surpass Rajdhani Express.
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The joint rescue team recovered a third body from the flooded rat-hole coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district. Earlier, two other bodies were retrieved, and eight miners are still trapped. The mine, operating illegally, collapsed last week. Rescue teams, including the NDRF, Indian Army, and Coal India, continue their efforts, aided by around-the-clock dewatering operations.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex opened over 400 points up, Nifty50 was above 22,600.
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee criticized both the BJP and Congress for repeatedly disrupting parliamentary proceedings. He accused the two parties of marginalizing smaller parties and hindering democratic discourse, stating that the House's functioning depends solely on their whims. Banerjee highlighted the challenges faced by smaller parties who are unable to voice their concerns due to the disruptions.
A Tamil Nadu archaeology department study found over 90% of ancient graffiti marks at 140 sites, including Keeladi, resemble Indus Valley civilisation symbols. Researchers analyzed 15,184 graffiti signs, noting links between Indus and south Indian signs. The study suggests cultural exchanges during the Copper and Iron Ages. Key symbols included arrows, fish signs, and swastikas.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Consortium of NLUs to revise CLAT 2025 results for undergraduate courses, citing errors in four questions. The court instructed to republish the revised final list of selected candidates within four weeks.
Elon Musk shared a meme on X, cautioning against cryptocurrency scams that often use fake female profiles to lure victims, highlighting the significant financial losses reported in 2023 due to such fraudulent schemes. Separately, Musk expressed concerns about the 'woke mind virus,' referencing a post about the increasing percentage of US adults identifying as transgender, advocating for its decline.
Baba Vanga's predictions for 2025 include a major war in Europe, advances in human telepathy, lab-grown human organs, contact with extraterrestrial life, discovery of a new energy source, financial success for certain zodiac signs, and environmental issues like melting ice caps and rising sea levels. These forecasts urge us to be mindful of our actions and their consequences.
Donald Trump has urged for free passage for American military and commercial ships through the Panama and Suez Canals, directing Secretary of State Marco Rubio to act immediately. He highlighted the US's historical involvement in these waterways. This comes amid disruptions to Suez Canal traffic due to Houthi rebel attacks and escalating US military actions against them.
A man has been booked for tricking three women into marriage by falsely claiming to be a widower and an excise department employee. He persuaded one to take a Rs 42 lakh loan. Police investigations reveal he has deceived other women previously and has a history of fraudulent marriages.