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PM Modi flags off four new Vande Bharat trains from Varanasi

Varanasi: Prime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express trains from his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, further expanding India’s premium semi-high-speed train network. The new trains will operate on the Banaras–Khajuraho, Lucknow–Saharanpur, Firozpur–Delhi and Ernakulam–Bengaluru routes, enhancing intercity travel and regional connectivity across key parts of the country. Addressing a public gathering…

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IIT-Kharagpur, University of Bayreuth partner to boost deep-tech and sustainable innovation

Kolkata: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany’s University of Bayreuth to foster long-term collaboration in deep-tech innovation, sustainable technologies and talent development aimed at solving global challenges. The agreement, signed in Germany by IIT-Kharagpur director Prof Suman Chakraborty and University of Bayreuth President Prof Stefan…

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K Jayakumar prioritises smooth conduct of Sabarimala pilgrimage season after taking over as TDB chief

Thiruvananthapuram: Former Kerala chief secretary K Jayakumar, who is set to assume charge as the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president, said on Saturday that his immediate focus would be ensuring the smooth conduct of the Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season, beginning November 17. Jayakumar, a retired IAS officer, said he was informed about his selection for…

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Delhi airport glitch disrupts over 800 flights, AAI resolves Air Traffic Control system issue

New Delhi: Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were severely disrupted on Friday after a major technical glitch hit the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, delaying more than 800 domestic and international flights. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed that the problem originated in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), a…

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OCA U-16 inter-district super league stage: Keonjhar, Sundargarh post wins

Cuttack: The second round of the OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament (Super League stage) saw four competitive two-day encounters played across Odisha, with Bhubaneswar-A, Keonjhar, Rest of Odisha-A and Sundargarh emerging winners on first-innings leads. At Bidanasi Ground, Bhubaneswar-A claimed a strong first-innings lead over Cuttack-A. After being bowled out for 125, Cuttack-A’s batting faltered…

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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation seeks public input for 2026-27 civic budget

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has invited residents to share their suggestions for the 2026–27 civic budget, continuing its initiative to make city planning and development more participatory and citizen-focused. According to AMC officials, a total of 2,607 suggestions were received this year from citizens through multiple channels, including 798 via email. Of these,…

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