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When will India's first bullet train start running? Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw gives major update
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Ahmedabad on Tuesday that work on India's bullet train project is progressing well, with construction of the first section between Surat and Vapi expected to be completed by December this year. He said the India-made bullet train is expected to be brought onto the tracks by April-May next year.
Tarang Shakti 2026: F-35, Rafale and F-16 to join Indian fighter jets in mega IAF air exercise
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti will bring together air forces from eight countries for a major multilateral air exercise at Jodhpur Air Force Station from September 26 to October 12. The United States, France, Germany, Australia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will participate in the exercise, while 32 countries are expected to join as observers.
Supreme Court on Delhi SIR case seeks reply from Election Commission within two weeks
The Supreme Court on Delhi SIR case on Tuesday issued notice to Election Commission and sought reply within two weeks. Notably, the Supreme Court issued the notice on a writ petition concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Delhi, which challenges the alleged failure of the Election Commission of India and the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer to disclose the names of voters issued notices and the specific reasons for those notices, while suggesting a set of practical safeguards to ease the process for voters.
Vande Mataram row reaches Supreme Court over six stanzas, Centre asked to respond within 2 weeks
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard a petition challenging the Centre's decision concerning the official rendition of Vande Mataram and the requirement to sing all six stanzas. The court has sought the Centre's response within two weeks and indicated that the question of whether failure to sing the National Song can attract legal or criminal punishment needs to be examined. The hearing saw arguments over the extent to which the government can prescribe the rendition of Vande Mataram and whether provisions imposing any consequences for not singing it require judicial scrutiny.
‘Global order under stress’: Jaishankar calls for stronger multilateralism at UNGA
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for stronger multilateralism at a UNGA summit. He stressed greater international cooperation to address conflicts and emerging technologies. India also co-chaired the first Partners for Multilateralism summit in New York. Slovakia backed India's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat. The Visegrad Group plus India meeting marked a new historic occasion.
4 European nations back India's bid for permanent UN seat, Jaishankar calls it 'historic'
The V4 comprises Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Czechia. The four countries held their first ministerial-level meeting with India in the new V4+India format during the UNGA high-level week. Jaishankar described the meeting as a "new historic occasion" and said the discussions covered political, economic, defence, technology, space, connectivity and people-to-people ties.
Healthcare goes digital: When doctors go behind the app wall, who gets left behind?
Digital healthcare presents a dual landscape, offering innovative benefits while simultaneously imposing hurdles for various patients. Younger generations tend to embrace online health services with ease, yet reliable internet access and digital literacy remain essential for comprehensive medical support. Initiatives such as ABHA strive to digitally integrate healthcare systems. Ultimately, technology should serve to enhance, rather than substitute, the necessary human touch in patient care.
In India’s capital, Delhiites reduced to documents
Across SIR hearing centres in the national capital, people are making repeated trips, producing documents, and waiting for hours to prove their eligibility, often despite having voted for years. Ishita Mishra and Suruchi Kumari spoke to people appealing to retain their right to vote and officials who share the reality of a process marked by confusion. As always, the burden to prove their identity is falling hardest on society’s poorer, less-documented voter
India's contribution to per capita carbon emissions is less than half of global average: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated an international conference on the environment and climate. Addressing the conference, PM Modi said developing countries are often unfairly blamed for carbon emissions, even though developed nations emit six times as much per capita as India. "We all know that the responsibility for carbon emissions has often been wrongly placed on developing countries. While the historical truth is that even today, India's contribution to per capita carbon emissions is less than half of the global average," he said at the two-day event being attended by env
'Delhi a terrifying daily story for women': Rahul, Priyanka slam Amit Shah over teen's gangrape-murder
In a fervent response to women's safety issues, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have raised grave concerns in the wake of a teenage girl's gang rape and murder. They demanded thorough accountability from authorities and condemned recent instances of sexual violence against minors. Their criticisms targeted both the Delhi Police and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for perceived negligence in handling such critical incidents.
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