High-speed bullet trains to overtake airlines on busy short-haul routes, says Ashwani Vaishnaw
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday issued an open warning to airline investors, lauding India’s upcoming high speed rail network and claiming that it will completely dominate various busy short-haul routes, with no scope of competition for airlines.
PM Modi suggests citizens to ditch destination wedding, instead hold them at Statue of Unity, other magnificent venues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged citizens to abandon the growing trend of destination weddings abroad to reduce the expenditure of foreign currency amid economic pressure from the West Asia conflict. He proposed a unique alternative, suggesting that citizens should look toward the Statue
Who is Sujit Bose? ED arrests former West Bengal minister in municipal recruitment scam case
Sujit Bose was reportedly questioned by the ED for more than seven hours. This marks the first arrest of a high-profile TMC leader since its rival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in West Bengal after the recently-concluded election.
After PM Modi’s appeals, I&B Ministry clarifies reason behind his message, emphasises on ‘collective participation’
After PM Modi’s appeals to the nation, urging citizens to become partners in strengthening the country amid the West Asia crisis, a senior official of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Monday emphasised that they were aimed at “collective participation to navigate challenges”.
Suvendu govt appoints Bengal’s top election officer as chief secretary; TMC calls move ‘outrageous’
The move comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formed its first-ever government in Bengal following an election marred by controversies. Agarwal’s appointment has drawn sharp criticism from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the party that was in power in the state for the last 15 years.
Himanta Biswa Sarma set for second consecutive term as Assam CM, oath ceremony today
The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 11:40 AM on May 12 at Veterinary College Field, Khanapara in Guwahati.
Vande Mataram vs Tamil Anthem row deepens, TVK opposes national song first, details here
On Sunday, TVK drew criticism from its allies after Vande Mataram was played before the Tamil Anthem and the National Anthem during Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony.
Vijay begins CM term by closing 717 liquor shops near religious places, schools in Tamil Nadu
After assuming the office of CM, Vijay ordered a survey of TASMAC liquor shops to identify the ones operating near places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands.
Federal appeals court temporarily halts execution of Texas death row inmate Edward Busby
Thursday’s execution was blocked by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals “pending further order” from the court.
Excessive heat suspected as cause of death after six bodies found in rail car near Laredo
Officials said one victim found in a Union Pacific car was from Mexico and another was from Honduras. Five men and a woman are among the dead.