Indigenous bullet train at 350 kmph! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said India’s next-generation bullet train is being planned with a top speed of 350 kilometres per hour. He added that work on the train’s design is expected to commence within the next six months.The 508-kilometre Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, launched in 2016, is…
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly in discussions with the Atlanta Hawks about a sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga, who is said to prefer a move to Los Angeles. While negotiations remain ongoing, the versatile forward is viewed as a strong fit for the Lakers’ long-term plans. If completed, the deal could become one of the…
Today’s GDP data is being seen as a sign of India’s underlying economic strength. (AI image) India’s economy continues to defy all growth projections. But for how long? At 7.8%, India’s GDP growth for the fourth quarter of FY 2025-26 beat all estimates by a wide margin. Retaining its tag of being the fastest growing…
Union home minister Amit Shah NEW DELHI: The hum of anticipation and unease around the mammoth exercise of delimitation set the tone in the Lok Sabha during Parliament’s special session, as the debate over India’s representational future took centre stage. Leading the charge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union home minister brought the issue…
A Russian missile attack captured on video shows the moment a projectile tore through the roof of an indoor swimming pool in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, leaving a gaping hole in the ceiling.The footage shows daylight streaming through the massive opening in the roof moments after the impact, with debris scattered across the pool area as frightened…
Ragging isn’t tradition; it’s trauma that leaves lasting scars (AI image used for representational purpose only) Despite significant efforts to raise awareness and put in place laws meant to end ragging, this serious issue continues to exist in many schools and colleges. Many individuals choose to ignore ragging viewing it as a “tradition” or a…
Ladakh supports more than 38 mammal species, 340 bird species and 1,800 vascular plant species SRINAGAR: In a bid to prevent illegal off-roading and disturbance to wildlife, Ladakh administration Thursday approved the introduction of India’s first-ever high-altitude wildlife safari on popular snow leopard and bird-watching trails in the Union Territory’s upper reaches.Ladakh is home to…
Suryakumar Yadav and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X and IPL) Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned a place in India’s 30-member men’s cricket probables list for the 2026 Asian Games, while two of the country’s biggest stars, T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill, are notable absentees. The Board of Control for…
A 46-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested in Mumbai with 203 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 2.03 crore, police said on Saturday.According to officials of the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Worli police station, the accused, identified as Eze Samuel Nweze, a native of Uburu in Nigeria’s Ebonyi state, was allegedly residing illegally in…
A 28-year-old Indian student, Anshul Kuncha (Photo- IANS) TOI correspondent from Washington: A 28-year-old Indian student from Telangana pursuing an MBA was shot dead in North Philadelphia after being lured to what investigators believe was a fake pizza delivery order. The killing has sent shockwaves through the Indian community in the U.S amid concerns about…