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Railway unions threaten to stop all trains from May 1: Here's why In October 2023, the Rayagada Passenger train hit the Visakhapatnam Palasa train from behind on the Howrah-Chennai line in Kantakapalli in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. The accident caused injuries to more than 50 people and both crew members died on the spot.

LONDON — Economists expect U.K. Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt to use a small fiscal windfall to deliver a modest package of tax cuts at his Spring Budget on Wednesday.

Ola Electric has emerged as the leading patent publisher in the country for the 2022-23 period. According to data from Intellectual Property India, Ola Electric has published 205 patents in the EV and EV-related technologies space, surpassing its competitors. TVS follows in second place with 156 published patents, while Suzuki, Honda, and BYD hold third, fourth, and fifth place respectively, with 78, 77, and 58 published patents. Ola Electric aims to raise Rs 5,500 crore through its IPO by issuing new shares. The company's draft papers filed with Sebi show that some existing shareholders will also be selling over 9.5 crore shares. Out of the funds raised, Ola Electric plans to allocate Rs 1,600 crore for research and development (R&D), highlighting the importance of innovation in its business model. With R&D centers in India, the UK, and the US, Ola Electric is dedicated to designing and developing new EV products and core components. Its R&D efforts focus on battery technology, software related to EVs, vehicle safety and security, controllers, motors and transmissions, as well as vehicle body components, artificial intelligence, and other related technologies.

At Paris Fashion Week, Loewe presented a serene, green labyrinthine art gallery at Chateau de Vincennes, immersing guests in woodland tranquility

Prince Harry has scored a tactical victory in his battles with British tabloids

Lok Sabha elections this year. During the meeting, a 100-day agenda for immediate steps to be taken after a new government is formed in May was deliberated upon for its quick implementation.

The Masked Singer," originating from South Korea, captivated audiences worldwide since its 2019 debut. With a unique «Guess Who?» format, contestants perform in elaborate costumes, leaving viewers and judges guessing. Season 11 promises new surprises, including a fresh judging face and intriguing costumes.

Madhya Pradesh, on March 1-2 attracted investment proposals of over ?1 lakh crore, with domestic conglomerate Adani, multinational company Pepsi and Singapore's electronic group Samcom participating in the event. Among the major investors, Adani has promised Rs 75,000 crore of investment, Pepsi has proposed Rs 1,250 crore investment in Vikram Udyogpuri of Ujjain, LTI Mindtree has inked an memorandum of understanding to invest Rs 500 crore and Singapore's Samcom expressed interest in wind and solar energy projects. The event attended by Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav witnessed participation from delegates from developed countries like the US and UK, African nations and Asian countries.

kabaddi. Following the renewal, Sony Sports Network now holds rights to most of the popular football events, excluding the English Premier League (EPL) and FIFA tournaments. Media rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is yet to be sold.

Spanish woman in Jharkhand sent shockwaves around the country, Chairperson of National Commission for Women has criticised a writer from US who said that he never met a female traveler who had not been groped or assaulted or worse, even if they had only been in country for mere days. «Did you ever report the incident to Police? If not than you are totally an irresponsible person. Writing only on social media and defaming whole country is not good choice,» said Rekha Sharma. Rekha Sharma was responding to a journalist who narrated his experience of visiting India.

extremist Islamist views from countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan and Indonesia will be blocked from entering Britain under new plans being drafted by the government, according to a UK media report on Sunday. 'The Daily Telegraph' reports that the British government is concerned about a «shocking increase» in extremist activity and officials are being deputed to identify the most dangerous extremists from overseas so they can be added to visa warning lists. Under the new plans, those on the list will be automatically refused entry to the UK. The revelation comes days after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivered an impassioned speech from the podium at 10 Downing Street in London, warning that the country's democratic and multi-faith values were under threat by extremists.

Times Now. “We are in the hospital, and something happened to us that we wouldn’t wish on anyone. Seven men raped me, and they have beaten us and robbed us, although not many things (were taken) because what they wanted was to rape me. We are in the hospital with the police, it happened tonight in India," the 28-year-old Spanish travel vlogger shared in her video post on Instagram.

NDTV, the 21-year-old was bought by Gujarat Titans for a whopping ₹3.60 crore. Known for his batting skills, Minz was riding a Kawasaki superbike when he made contact with another bike and lost control. Confirming the news to News18, his father Francis Minz said, “He lost control when his bike came in contact with another bike.

On Sunday, Bitcoin is trading at $62,000 with a slight decrease of 0.10%. The focus intensifies on Bitcoin price predictions amidst a backdrop of regulatory changes and market developments.

cryptocurrency markets, major tokens were trading mixed on Friday. While Bitcoin fell 1.4% in the last 24 hours and traded at $61,349 around 11:24 am IST, other major cryptos such as Solana, Toncoin, Avalanche, Toncoin, and Litecoin soared up to 8%. The other laggards in the pack were Ethereum, BNB, and Dogecoin, which were down by up to 5.5%. «Following its surge to $64,000, Bitcoin is now stabilizing around $61,000, prompted by a spike in liquidations. Nevertheless, Bitcoin has already set new records highs in local currencies across numerous countries, including China, Japan, the UK, India, Argentina, Turkey, Egypt, and more showing demand and resilience,» said Edul Patel, CEO of Mudrex.

Goa, has achieved a remarkable feat by winning the title of "Best Indian Single-Malt Whisky" at the Icons of Whisky awards, presented by the Whisky Magazine in the UK. This victory on the international stage is a significant milestone for Kadamba Whisky, propelling it into the league of global whisky brands such as Suntory, Red Breast, JP Wiser, and Johnny Walker. Award-Winning Expression Kadamba's Signature Expression, the winning whisky, is double-distilled and aged in a blend of bourbon, sherry, and virgin American oak casks. This unique aging process results in a complex and full-bodied flavor profile that sets Kadamba apart.

World Economic Forum says AI-driven misinformation could interfere with electoral processes in various countries, including India. Sam Gregory, executive director of Witness, a global human rights organisation, which uses video and technology to expose human rights abuses and has worked on the threats of AI and deepfakes, spoke to ET about AI related challenges and strategies in elections. Edited excerpts: Can you quantify the risk of deepfakes in elections? We are entering a challenging moment in terms of deepfakes. This year, we have made technical progress that makes it easier and cheaper to make them. We are going to have an election year where synthetic media tools will be used for positive purposes such as voter outreach, and for negative ones.

CAIRO (Reuters) — The Houthi Transport Ministry in Yemen said on Saturday there had been a «glitch» in undersea communication cables in the Red Sea as a result of actions by U.S. and British naval vessels.

Ultra-processed foods are shortening lives and worsening people’s health on at least 32 major health parameters, a new study has found.

ADEN, Yemen (Reuters) -The UK-owned Rubymar, attacked by Houthi militants last month, has sunk in the Red Sea, Yemen's internationally recognised government said on Saturday, warning of a «environmental catastrophe» from the ship's cargo of fertilizer.