India

Bengal rail accident: Death toll rises to eight

Over 700 passengers died in 667 train accidents in last 10 years; 2,087 injured [details]

Indian Railways take some concrete steps including Ultrasonic Flaw Detection (USFD) testing of rails to detect flaws and timely removal of defective rails.

Aug 12, 2024

LIC's new business premium surges nearly 20 pc to Rs 18,431 crore in July

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) saw a 19.78 per cent surge in its new business premium for the month of July to Rs 18,430.63 crore -- from Rs 15,386.57 crore in the same month last year.

Aug 12, 2024

Rs 28,000 crore power debt repaid; J&K will continue to get cheaper electricity: LG Manoj Sinha

J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday that the union territory administration has paid the huge power debt bill and the people here would continue to get cheaper electricity than other states and UTs.

Aug 12, 2024

Chandrayaan-3 lander, rover set to 'wake up' from 'sleep' on moon

Fisheries dept to organise National Space Day to mark Chandrayaan-3's success tomorrow

The Department of Fisheries, under the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is set to organise 'National Space Day' to mark the success of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission

Aug 12, 2024

Female doctor found dead under mysterious circumstances at Kolkata hospital

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Doctors halt elective services in West Bengal hospitals

Amid the growing anger and outrage over the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor, doctors across many hospitals of the country have joined the protests and halted elective services, demanding that the perpetrators of heinous crime be brought to book.

Aug 12, 2024

Can diabetes raise risk of uterine fibroids in women? Not proven entirely, says study

While diabetes has been linked to the risk of developing uterine fibroids, the association is not completely proven.

Aug 12, 2024

Flood alert in Andhra as chain link of Tungabhadra dam's gate snaps

Experts visit Tungabhadra dam in Hosapete after crest gate washing away

Andhra Pradesh's Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Ramanaidu reached Tungabhadra dam in Karnataka on Monday to review the situation arising out of the washing away of one of the crest gates.

Aug 12, 2024

Centre issues guidelines for 'model solar village' under PM-Surya Ghar scheme

Centre issues guidelines for 'model solar village' under Muft Bijli Yojana scheme

The Union government has released guidelines for the implementation of a 'model solar village' under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Aug 12, 2024

Study proposes new obesity treatment with brain electrical stimulation

Brain electrical stimulation to suppress appetite may be a new frontier in treatment for obesity -- a rising global health concern, according to a study on Monday.

Aug 12, 2024

Sheikh Hasina Re-Elected As Bangladesh's Prime Minister For A Fourth Term

'Had I surrendered Saint Martin Island...,': Sheikh Hasina's undelivered speech highlights US role

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has revealed that she could have remained in power if she had "surrendered" the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and "allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal"

Aug 12, 2024

Closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024

2024 Olympics declared closed, Paris passes baton to LA, host of 2028 Games

'Au revoir' Paris 2024! After 16 days of world-class competition across 32 sports and 329 events, the 33rd Summer Olympics came to a close on Sunday.

Aug 12, 2024

Flood alert in 4 Rayalaseema districts as chain link of Tungabhadra dam's gate 19 snaps

The Andhra Pradesh government has alerted people in low-lying areas in the united Kurnool district in view of flood threat following the breaking up of the chain link of a crest gate of Tungabhadra Reservoir in upstream Karnataka.

Aug 12, 2024

Kolkata doctor's murder: College Principal resigns amid massive protests

Amid massive protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor on the campus, the principal of Kolkata-based R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Dr Sandip Ghosh, on Monday resigned, appealing to the protesting medical students and house-staff to withdraw their demonstrations.

Aug 12, 2024

NEET showdown in Parliament: Akhilesh, Rahul question exam system; Education Minister responds

Plea against cancellation of UGC-NET dismissed by SC

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition challenging the cancellation of the UGC-NET 2024 (University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test) examination on the basis of alleged paper leaks.

Aug 12, 2024

Amid Hindenburg row, Emkay gives Adani Green 'buy' rating

Adani Green Energy's renewable capacity grows 41% in five years, brokerage firm Emkay Global initiates coverage with 'buy' recommendation.

Aug 12, 2024

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India

Over 700 passengers died in 667 train accidents in last 10 years; 2,087 injured [details]

LIC's new business premium surges nearly 20 pc to Rs 18,431 crore in July

Rs 28,000 crore power debt repaid; J&K will continue to get cheaper electricity: LG Manoj Sinha

Fisheries dept to organise National Space Day to mark Chandrayaan-3's success tomorrow

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Doctors halt elective services in West Bengal hospitals

Can diabetes raise risk of uterine fibroids in women? Not proven entirely, says study

Experts visit Tungabhadra dam in Hosapete after crest gate washing away

Centre issues guidelines for 'model solar village' under Muft Bijli Yojana scheme

Study proposes new obesity treatment with brain electrical stimulation

'Had I surrendered Saint Martin Island...,': Sheikh Hasina's undelivered speech highlights US role

2024 Olympics declared closed, Paris passes baton to LA, host of 2028 Games

Flood alert in 4 Rayalaseema districts as chain link of Tungabhadra dam's gate 19 snaps

Kolkata doctor's murder: College Principal resigns amid massive protests

Plea against cancellation of UGC-NET dismissed by SC

Amid Hindenburg row, Emkay gives Adani Green 'buy' rating

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh