India

PM Modi To Release 17th Installment Of PM Kisan Scheme: Check The Details

17 Jun 2024 16:13 PM IST

Marking the government’s continued commitment to farmers’ welfare, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 17th installment of the PM-Kisan scheme in Varanasi. Costing Rs.20,000 crore to benefit 9.3 crore people. As per this scheme, eligible farmers get Rs 2,000 every four months, which amounts to an annual total

Kanchanjunga Express Accident: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reaches Bagdogra airport

17 Jun 2024 16:10 PM IST

Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has reached the Bagdogra airport in West Bengal. He will soon leave for the Kanchenjunga Express train accident site in Darjeeling district, reports ANI. #WATCH | West Bengal: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reaches Bagdogra airport. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will visit the Kanchenjunga Express train accident site in

Sheikh Hasina’s Second India Trip In 15 Days, Ahead of PM’s Dhaka Trip

17 Jun 2024 15:54 PM IST

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled for her second trip to India within a month, with plans to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 21. Her previous visit was on June 9, when she attended Prime Minister Modi’s oath-taking ceremony in New Delhi, making this upcoming visit

Strategic Approaches To Train Accidents : PM Modi’s Railway Ministers Tenure vs. Ex-Railway Minister Lalu Yadav

17 Jun 2024 15:49 PM IST

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, there has been a distinct focus on enhancing railway safety and modernizing infrastructure to prevent accidents. Modi’s government introduced new technologies such as the Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) aimed at improving operational efficiency and safety. Response to accidents under Modi has been characterized

AAP Nominates Mohinder Bhagat as Candidate for Jalandhar West Bypoll

17 Jun 2024 14:25 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced on Monday that Mohinder Bhagat will be its candidate for the bypoll in the Jalandhar West reserved assembly segment, scheduled for July 10. Bhagat, who switched from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to AAP last year, previously contested the same seat unsuccessfully on a

Kanchanjunga Train Crash Exposes Absence of ‘Kavach’ Safety System: What It Is

17 Jun 2024 14:25 PM IST

The tragic Kanchanjangha Express incident has once again brought the spotlight on the Indian Railways’ automatic train protection system, ‘Kavach’. Designed to prevent accidents caused by Signal Passed at Danger (SPAD), Kavach is capable of alerting the loco pilot, controlling the brakes, and automatically stopping the train if another train

Tragic Train Collision In West Bengal Prompts Immediate Response From Authorities

17 Jun 2024 14:24 PM IST

A tragic train accident occurred in West Bengal, involving the Sealdah-Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train in Darjeeling. The incident led to serious casualties and injuries, prompting immediate response efforts from authorities and emergency services. The Kanchanjungha Express which is a passenger train collided with a goods train, causing derailments

India’s Tragic Train Disasters: From Coromandel To Bihar’s Deadly Accidents

17 Jun 2024 13:52 PM IST

India has witnessed numerous devastating train disasters throughout its history, each leaving a profound impact on the nation. The most recent addition to this tragic list occurred in 2023, when the Coromandel Express collided with a goods train in Balasore, leading to a triple train crash involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast

UP Swelters in Heatwave, Prayagraj Records 47.5 Degrees

17 Jun 2024 13:24 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh continued to swelter in a heatwave with temperatures soaring above 45 degrees Celsius across most regions on Sunday. The hottest city, Prayagraj, recorded a blistering 47.6 degrees Celsius, significantly higher than the city’s average. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Lucknow reported dry conditions statewide, with severe heatwave

Thackeray Team Vs. Shinde Sena, Clash Amid EVM Seat Dispute

17 Jun 2024 13:23 PM IST

Amid controversy over allegations that a Shiv Sena candidate’s aide’s phone was linked to an EVM during vote counting in Mumbai’s Northwest Lok Sabha seat, NDA and INDIA bloc leaders in Maharashtra are exchanging accusations. Ravindra Waikar, a Shiv Sena leader under Eknath Shinde, narrowly won the Mumbai Northwest seat

RBI Wins ‘Risk Manager Of The Year Award 2024’ By Central Banking Publication

17 Jun 2024 13:19 PM IST

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been bestowed with the prestigious “Risk Manager of the Year Award 2024” by Central Banking, a leading London-based publication. This accolade underscores the RBI’s significant strides in fostering a robust risk culture and heightened awareness, reinforcing its pivotal role in maintaining the stability

Kanchanjungha Express and Goods Train Collision: PM Modi Expresses Condolences; Announces Ex Gratia of ₹2 lakh; EX Railway Minister Lalu Shows His Concern

17 Jun 2024 13:03 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to “those who lost their loved ones” after a collision between a goods train and the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express near Rangapani station in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district resulted in at least 15 deaths and around 60 injuries. According to railway officials, the impact