Meet Satish Kumar, first ever Dalit chairman of Indian Railways appointed in 119 years

His tenure will begin from September 1, when he will replace Jaya Varma Sinha, the current chairperson and CEO of the board, who is superannuating on August 31.
Gujarat: 15 killed, over 11,000 relocated amid massive flooding after heavy rains

Amid the massive flooding resulted by heavy rainfall in Gujarat in the past three days, as many as 15 people have been killed and over 11,000 relocated by the authorities.
BJP calls for Bengal Bandh today: Know what’s open, what’s closed

The BJP has called for a ‘Bengal Bandh’ today, protesting against the violence launched during the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ rally which was organised to demand the resignation of CM Mamata Banerjee for ‘mishandling’ the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor.
‘Sorry’: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee dedicates Trinamool event to Kolkata rape-murder victim

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar medical college.
Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi-NCR, water logging reported in many areas, check weather update

Rain and thunderstorm hit Delhi-NCR on early Wednesday, causing waterlogging in some areas.
Bangla Bandh today live updates: BJP calls for 12-hour strike over ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ clashes, train services hit

“Despite being a woman Chief Minister, Mamata ji has completely failed to ensure the safety of the women of Bengal,” BJP President Nadda said on Tuesday.
NDA holds majority in Rajya Sabha after 12 members elected unopposed

Twelve candidates including nine from BJP, two from its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and one from Congress have been elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha in the elections to vacant seats in the Upper House of Parliament.
Hindusthan National Glass Case: CCI files appeal in SC against NCLAT order

HNGIL episode witnessed cross-appeals in which various parties including CCI challenged the NCLAT order of 28th July 2023.
Himachal Pradesh weather update: Landslides, heavy rain cause havoc, 126 roads shut, IMD issues yellow alert till….

As many as 41 roads were closed on Monday morning and the number increased to 126 on Tuesday as rains led to landslides and uprooting of trees, according to the state emergency operation centre.
Kolkata-Bangkok Highway: Check estimated completion, route, distance and more

The planned highway is set to extend from Kolkata in India, all the way to Bangkok in Thailand, passing through Myanmar. This development promises to bolster trade relationships and regional integration.