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Food vendor overcharging on train? Here’s what IRCTC rules say you can do

Food vendor overcharging on train? Here’s what IRCTC rules say you can do

New Delhi: Passengers often buy food and beverages from vendors while travelling on trains. However, there are frequent complaints that vendors charge more than the fixed prices. In such situations, passengers are often unsure about what to do or where to complain. If you have faced this issue, there's no need to worry. Indian Railways and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) have laid down clear rules to protect passengers' rights. Knowing these rules can help you avoid overcharging and take action when necessary. According to IRCTC guidelines, all food and beverage items on trains must be sold at…
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Punjab Kings, PCA mourn demise of former player Amanpreet Singh Gill

Punjab Kings, PCA mourn demise of former player Amanpreet Singh Gill

New Delhi: Punjab Kings and Punjab Cricket Association mourned the demise of former player Amanpreet Singh Gill, who passed away early morning on Wednesday, May 6. The IPL franchise posted an Instagram story for Amanpreet, who was part of the team in the early days. The PCA also shared an X post to pay their tribute to the former cricketer Gill, who has played First Class cricket and also served as a member of the Senior Selection Committee, Punjab. "Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad demise of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member, Senior Selection Committee, Punjab,"…
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Bangladesh in fear over possible cross-border ‘pushback’ incidents after BJP’s massive win in Bengal

Bangladesh in fear over possible cross-border ‘pushback’ incidents after BJP’s massive win in Bengal

Dhaka: Bangladesh has expressed hope that there will be no incidents of people being forced across the border following the sweeping election victories of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the key neighbouring states of West Bengal and Assam. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said he expects that "no such incident (push backs) will happen" despite rising public debate around illegal immigration after the poll results. Ahmed confirmed that the Border Guard Bangladesh has been instructed to stay alert along the frontier regions. His remarks follow comments made by Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, who was…
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Govt clears Rs 5,000 crore emergency credit scheme for airlines amid jet fuel price surge

Govt clears Rs 5,000 crore emergency credit scheme for airlines amid jet fuel price surge

New Delhi: In view of the West Asia situation, the government has announced a clearing of Rs 5,000 crore emergency credit line schemeย to airlines amid the jet fuel price surge, theย Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement on Wednesday.ย Notably, the Iran war has led to a sharp hike in operating costs along with a decrease in passenger numbers. ย The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0, providing targeted financial relief to airlines grappling with a sharp increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices and global disruptions.ย  ECLGS…
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Is Nitish Kumar Reddy playing for SRH in IPL 2026 clash against PBKS in Hyderabad?

Is Nitish Kumar Reddy playing for SRH in IPL 2026 clash against PBKS in Hyderabad?

New Delhi: Nitish Kumar Reddy is back in action for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 clash against the Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, May 6. Nitish had missed out on featuring in SRH's previous game against the Kolkata Knight Riders due to illness, but returns as his team made oneย change for the PBKS fixture. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first, stating that they will look to bounce back from their twin defeats. Shreyas confirmed that PBKS have made two changes with Shashank Singh and Lockie Ferguson…
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Trump warns of ‘much higher level’ of bombing if Iran rejects deal amid peace talks

Trump warns of ‘much higher level’ of bombing if Iran rejects deal amid peace talks

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 6) issued a stern warning to Iran, saying that if Tehran agrees to the proposed terms, tensions could ease and military operations would stop. However, he cautioned that if Iran does not agree to a deal to end the war, the bombing will resume at a "much higher level and intensity". Trump said it was "perhaps a big assumption" that Iran would agree to the terms being offered by the United States.ย  'Bombing much higher level and intensity than before' Trump posted on social media that the war with Iran could soon…
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Sensex surges 940.73 points to settle at 77,958.52, Nifty above 24,300, Indigo among top gainers

Sensex surges 940.73 points to settle at 77,958.52, Nifty above 24,300, Indigo among top gainers

Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices witnessed a strong rally on Wednesday. Riding on global cues, the market rebounded strongly, bringing investors a welcome boost. News of a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran created a positive market sentiment, pushing the Sensex nearly 1,000 points higher and the Nifty crossing 24,300. At the end of trading, the Sensex gained 940,73 points to close at 77,958.53. The Nifty also jumped 298.15 points to reach near 24,330.95. The market witnessed widespread buying, with approximately 2,755 stocks advancing while 1,287 stocks declined. "The markets staged a strong rebound, with Nifty closing above…
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India to continue ban on bilateral sports with Pakistan, multi-nation events exempted

India to continue ban on bilateral sports with Pakistan, multi-nation events exempted

New Delhi: The Sports Ministry of India has continued with its ban on playing bilateral sporting events with Pakistan, but has exempted the multi-nation events. The ministry also reiterated its commitment to simplify the visa process for sportspersons, team officials, technical personnel, and office-bearers of International Sports Governing Bodies, as India presents itself as a "preferred sporting destination". "In so far as bilateral sports events in each other's country are concerned, Indian teams will not be participating in competitions in Pakistan. Nor will we permit Pakistani teams to play in India," the ministry stated in a circular issued to all…
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US and Iran nearing 14-point memorandum, launch 30-day negotiation window to end war: Reports

US and Iran nearing 14-point memorandum, launch 30-day negotiation window to end war: Reports

Washington: In a significant development, negotiations between Washington and Tehran are reportedly advancing towards a preliminary accord aimed at halting current hostilities and establishing a framework for expansive nuclear talks. As per an Axios report, which cited several American officials and sources acquainted with the dialogue, the progress is being viewed as the most significant development since the onset of the conflict, though a definitive resolution has not yet been secured. The reported framework consists of a "one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding" designed to trigger an immediate ceasefire and launch a "30-day negotiation window" to hammer out a broader settlement.…
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Sonakshi Sinhaโ€™s courtroom thriller โ€˜Systemโ€™ to release on May 22

Sonakshi Sinhaโ€™s courtroom thriller โ€˜Systemโ€™ to release on May 22

Sonakshi Sinhaโ€™s fans were in for a delightful surprise when Prime Video announced on Wednesday that her courtroom thriller "System" will premiere on May 22. ย  Jyotika and Ashutosh Gowariker have pivotal roles in the film that is directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. ย  "System" follows Neha Rajvansh (Sinha), a public prosecutor, and Sarika Rawat (Jyotika), a courtroom stenographer from a humble background, who join forces to uncover buried injustices, even if it means taking on the most powerful. ย  The film has been produced by Pammi Baweja, Harman Baweja, and Smitha Baliga, and written by Harman Baweja, Arun Sukumar,…
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