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The 508-km high-speed rail corridor, being built between Sabarmati in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, is designed for trains running at speeds of up to 320 kmph

A staff member at the Vancouver airport allegedly saw the pilot 'sipping on wine' or buying liquor, following which the employee complained to the authorities

Indian Railways will soon launch the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Guwahati and Kolkata, offering affordable, high-speed overnight travel after successful trials and safety certification.

The new levies on tobacco and pan masala will be over and above the GST rate, and will replace the compensation cess which is currently being levied on such sin goods

As the world ushered in 2026, revelries marked India and other countries, with people hoping for a more peaceful and prosperous year ahead

Northeast students protested at Jantar Mantar demanding justice for Tripura student Anjel Chakma, who died in Dehradun, alleging delayed police action and calling for a CBI probe, fast-track trial, and systemic reforms to prevent racial violence.

In mid-November, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that this train would be launched in December 2025. Vaishnaw shared a video of the safety trial on his social media handle X on December 30, showcasing a water-glass stability demonstration, in which glasses filled with water remained steady without spillage even at high speed.

"Airlines have been instructed to strictly adhere to passenger service norms, including timely information, assistance during delays, rebooking or refunds where applicable, and baggage facilitation," it said.

India has rejected China’s claim of mediating the May ceasefire with Pakistan, reiterating that the truce after Operation Sindoor was reached solely through direct talks between the two countries’ military commanders.

Under the new rules, the HCS main written exam will now have six papers instead of four. The total marks for the mains will be 600, including two language papers and four General Studies papers.

Kamaruddin got three separate punishments under provisions of an anti-terror law, with the maximum of life imprisonment, by an NIA special court in Guwahati, Assam, it said, adding that the sentences will run concurrently.

Developed by ISRO, the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a three-stage all-solid launch vehicle.