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India’s first bullet train set to be launched on August 15, 2027: Check routes, speed, key features

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India’s first bullet train set to be launched on August 15, 2027: Check routes, speed, key features

The bullet train project, spanning over 508 km between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, promises to revolutionise inter-city travel, cutting journey times significantly while introducing world-class high-speed rail standards in India New Delhi: India is all set to experience a historic milestone in transport infrastructure as the country’s first bullet train is expected to begin operations on August 15, 2027, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made the big announcement on Thursday. Vaishnaw said the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project will be ready by August 15, 2027, with operations beginning in phases. He also stated that the first section to become operational will…

‘Why can’t we arrange that’: Irfan Pathan gives his take on Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma ahead of NZ series

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‘Why can’t we arrange that’: Irfan Pathan gives his take on Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma ahead of NZ series

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan came forward and talked about how Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should play more ODI cricket for the Indian team, ahead of the ODI World Cup in 2027. He also backed them to feature in domestic matches as well. New Delhi: The stage is set for team India’s next assignment. The Men in Blue will take on New Zealand next in a multi-format white-ball series. It is worth noting that India and New Zealand will take on each other across three ODI matches and five T20Is. The three ODIs will kick off on January 11,…

BEE’s new star ratings to offset price benefits of GST reforms on ACs, rates to go up by 10%

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BEE’s new star ratings to offset price benefits of GST reforms on ACs, rates to go up by 10%

Besides the revised star rating, the fall of the Indian rupee against the US dollar and the global increase in copper prices are also putting pressure on manufacturers' margins. New Delhi: The revised star rating from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will offset the benefits of the GST (Goods and Services Tax) reforms in September, which brought down the prices of room air-conditioners (RAC) by slashing duty by 10 per cent. With the new start rating, prices of cooling appliances such as room air conditioners and refrigerators have increased by 5-10 per cent, effective January 1, 2026. The revised…

Khloé Kardashian unfazed by PETA backlash

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Jan

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Khloé Kardashian unfazed by PETA backlash

Khloé Kardashian is unfazed by the backlash that she received from PETA after she posted a picture of a new puppy she bought as a Christmas present for her children. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) slammed Khloé and her sister, Kim, for buying pups as Christmas gifts for their kids from breeders rather than adopting from a rescue shelter. However, undeterred by the backlash, Khloé, 41, who shares two children—7-year-old daughter True, and 3-year-old son Tatum—with her ex, Tristan Thompson, has continued to post pictures of her black Labrador Retriever on her social media.…

Mitchell Marsh lights up Hobart, smashes quickfire century against Hurricanes in BBL

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Mitchell Marsh lights up Hobart, smashes quickfire century against Hurricanes in BBL

Star Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh put in a brilliant performance against Hobart Hurricanes in the ongoing BBL (Big Bash League) 2025-26. Scoring a century, Marsh led Scorchers to a high total in the first innings of the game. Hobart: The BBL (Big Bash League) 2025-26 continued with Hobart Hurricanes taking on Perth Scorchers. Taking on each other at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on January 1. The clash saw Scorchers coming in to bat, and the side was propelled to a huge total thanks to a smashing ton by star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh. It is worth noting that Marsh opened the…

Hindu man attacked with sharp weapons and set on fire by mob in Bangladesh, suffers severe injuries

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Hindu man attacked with sharp weapons and set on fire by mob in Bangladesh, suffers severe injuries

Another Hindu man was brutally attacked and set on fire by a mob in Bangladesh's Shariatpur district, raising fresh concerns about escalating violence against minorities. The victim sustained severe injuries in the assault. Dhaka: A Hindu man in Bangladesh was reportedly left severely injured after a violent mob allegedly attacked him and set him on fire, marking yet another disturbing assault on minorities in the country. The horrific incident took place on December 31 in Shariatpur district, where rising hostilities against minority communities have become a worrying pattern. According to media reports, the victim has been identified as 50-year-old Khokon Das. He was…

Jaipur Metro Line 2 to have direct underground link to all three terminals of airport

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Jaipur Metro Line 2 to have direct underground link to all three terminals of airport

According to metro officials, Line 2, linking Prahladpura in Sitapura to Todi Mod in Vidhyadhar Nagar, with a total length of 43 km, will be constructed in seven project packages. Jaipur: Jaipur Metro is going to witness a significant enhancement in its capability with Line 2 of the metro network in the city slated to enhance connectivity to the airport. There are plans to provide commuters with direct underground access from the Airport Metro Station to all passenger terminals. Latest updates suggest that passengers will be given the option to commute between the Metro station and the three terminals through…

Defence stock gains as company’s subsidiary signs contract worth Rs 1,500 crore, check details

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Jan

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Defence stock gains as company’s subsidiary signs contract worth Rs 1,500 crore, check details

The stock's 14-day relative strength index (RSI) is 58.3. For the uninitiated, a level above 70 is considered overbought or overvalued, and below 30 is defined as oversold or undervalued. Mumbai: Shares of Apollo Micro Systems, a technology-driven firm in the aerospace, defence, and homeland security sectors, are in action even as the markets remained volatile on New Year's day. The counter started the trading session in the red at Rs 272 against the previous close of Rs 272.20 on the BSE. The stock dipped further to touch the low of Rs 269.35 before rebounding amid a spurt in trading…

Usman Khawaja to address media ahead of fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, set to announce retirement?

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Usman Khawaja to address media ahead of fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, set to announce retirement?

Australia opener Usman Khawaja is set to address the media ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney. There are speculations that he might announce his retirement from international cricket after the SCG Test. Sydney: The fifth and final Ashes Test between Australia and England is set to get underway on January 4 (Sunday). Ahead of the Test match, Australia cricketer Usman Khawaja will address the media amid speculations around his retirement from international cricket. According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, Khawaja will attend the press conference to address the rumours regarding his Test future.…

Deadly blast shakes Crans-Montana: All you need to know about Switzerland’s iconic Alpine Resort

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Deadly blast shakes Crans-Montana: All you need to know about Switzerland’s iconic Alpine Resort

The resort is especially famous as an upmarket ski destination and is well liked by British visitors. Crans-Montana offers around 87 miles of marked trails, catering to both beginners and experienced skiers. Bern (Switzerland): A powerful explosion hit a busy bar in the Swiss resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year celebrations, killing several people and injuring others. The blast happened in the early hours of the morning at Le Constellation, a well-known bar popular with tourists. Many people were inside the venue at the time, as New Year events were still underway. Police said the explosion was reported at…