Gorakhpur to Patna in just 5 hours with new Vande Bharat Express: Check timings, ticket prices, stoppages here
The new Gorakhpur-Patna Vande Bharat express, with 8 coaches, will cover a distance of about 500 kilometers. From Gorakhpur to Patna, Muzaffarpur will be the only scheduled stoppage.
BIG relief for ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar in UPSC fraud case, SC grants anticipatory bail
Puja Khedkar is accused of forging her documents to obtain eligibility for the 2022 UPSC exam.
Major energy consumers will face new limits if Texas House approves proposal
The legislation would give ERCOT the ability to turn off power to major consumers in an emergency.
In El Paso, measles is infecting more adults than children
Adults who are unsure whether they’re vaccinated can get additional shots, health experts say.
Federal trial opens to determine whether Texas discriminated in redrawn redistricting maps
The trial in El Paso will hear a challenge over the redistricting maps drawn by the Legislature that are based on the 2020 census.
Proposal to clarify when Texas doctors can perform life-saving abortions faces critical vote
The bill does not expand abortion access, but further explains when a doctor can intervene to save a pregnant patient’s life.
‘Another attempt to divert attention’: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticises Centre’s global outreach on Operation Sindoor, calls it PM Modi’s…
In the context of Operation Sindoor and India’s continued fight against cross-border terrorism, seven All-Party Delegations are set to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council, later this month.
In a first, two different kinds of trains to soon run on same track, they are…
India is not only transforming its infrastructure with this project but also conceptualising the future of public transport.
Chhattisgarh: 26 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Bastar
In a major crackdown on Naxals, at least 26 Maoists have been killed by the security forces in the Chattisgarh’s Narayanpur district.
Democrats abandon tradition as 2028 presidential hopefuls openly declare White House ambitions
Are there any Democrats out there who aren’t running for president? Sure doesn’t seem that way. Back in the day, potential candidates would deny even thinking about it. I remember interviewing Marco Rubio in a Senate hallway about whether he might run in 2016. He denied even contemplating it. I knew it was bull. He knew it was bull. And, of course, he ran–and lost to Donald Trump. It’s like when candidates or officeholders say they never look at polls, or offer some bromide on how the only poll that counts is Election Day. Hogwash. They all look at polls, erratic as they may be, or talk to consultants who look at the surveys for them. LESS THAN 4 MONTHS INTO TRUMP’S 2ND TERM, DEMS ARE ALREADY EYEING THE 2028 RACE But now a new dynamic is taking hold, one that might be summarized as: Hell yeah, I’m running! I mean, there are obligatory nods to focusing on next year’s midterms. But there is no longer the Kabuki dance of pretending a lack of interest. The New York Times has a nice piece on this. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is telling reporters he “would consider” a White House run. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says if he’s “asked to serve” – by whom? – he will do “whatever it takes” to run. Excuse me, how does Walz’s big flop as Kamala’s running mate qualify him for the top spot? HEATING UP: NEWSOM, PRITZKER, BUTTIGIEG MAKE EARLY MOVES IN 2028 PRESIDENTIAL RACE Arizona’s Ruben Gallego, who’s been a senator for about 12 minutes, said he’s awaiting the birth of his third child but added: “Babies get older.” Many of these White House wannabes have little name recognition, which means they have nothing to lose by running, which can at least lead to a cable news contract. Pete Buttigieg, having been bitten once by the bug, is obviously running again, but the former Transportation secretary is playing coy–”Right now I’m not running for anything” – right – but it’s nice to hear from people who backed him. My favorite quote is from Gallego, who told NBC: “Has it ever crossed my mind? Of course,” adding an expletive. “I’m an elected official. It crosses my mind.” DEMOCRATS ARE MAKING EARLY MOVES TO LINE UP 2028 PRESIDENTIAL BIDS The prognosticators have counted at least 19 potential contenders. Many of them won’t make it to Iowa. Or won’t make it to the debate stage because their polls are too low. Or are forced out of the race when their fundraising dries up. The Great Mentioner was openly replaced by the media, which in turn yielded to social media and podcasters. But the good old legacy media – now deemed a grievous insult – still have the chance to do the most original reporting. It’s expensive to cover campaigns. Media organizations are charged for riding on Air Force One or private charters. Their bosses must pay for their food and lodging for days on end. Some expense account dinners are legendary. But it’s fun, largely a young person’s game. They’re not sitting in some air-conditioned studio. Which is why you’re reading about this now, over 3½ years before the next presidential election.