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Vande Bharat trains to bolster the rapidly growing fleet from 54 train sets to 60 with 120 trips daily covering over 280 districts across 24 states and union territories. The six new routes that these trains will cover are Tatanagar-Patna, Brahmapur-Tatanagar, Rourkela-Howrah, Deoghar-Varanasi, Bhagalpur-Howrah and Gaya-Howrah. The ministry said the train is capable of reaching a speed up to 160 kmph, offering an unparalleled travel experience for millions of passengers. «The Vande Bharat Portfolio is ever-expanding with new train services being added for enhanced connectivity,» the statement of Railways read.

Jinnah International Airport have reported another suspected case of monkeypox on Saturday, ARY News reported. According to the details, a traveller who arrived on a PIA flight from Jeddah had symptoms that resembled monkeypox. The traveller was taken away to a government-run isolation ward in Sindh for additional assessment and care.

Vande Bharat trains that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off on Sunday for different locations, offer faster connectivity, safe journey and a range of passenger amenities, the Railway Ministry has said. These new trains would also bolster the rapidly growing fleet of this modern innovation from 54 train sets to 60 with 120 trips daily covering over 280 districts across 24 states and union territories, the ministry said in the statement issued on Saturday. Prime Minister Modi will travel to Jharkhand today and flag off six Vande Bharat trains at Tatanagar Junction Railway Station around 10 am, according to a release by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). «The Vande Bharat Portfolio is ever-expanding with new train services being added for enhanced connectivity,» the statement read.

Suresh Narayanan, chairman and managing director of Nestle India. When the 64-year-old is not looking at volume growth and operating margins, the uptick of Maggi and the prices of cocoa, he sets his sights on rocky trails and mountain peaks. An avid trekker and mountaineer, he went on a weeklong arduous trek with a band of friends to Tosamaidan, at a height of 13,000 ft, in Kashmir, a couple of months ago. It is not just Narayanan. A growing tribe of corporate chieftains, in their 50s and 60s, take a break from their corner office for the arduous outdoors. They swap one set of challenges for another as they travel to tough terrains. Some climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Machu Picchu in Peru. Others make their way to the Everest base camp or Kang Yatse in Ladakh. Nearer home, Uttarakhand, Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are their playgrounds. These executives dare themselves at every stage. The discipline required to push through challenging conditions is something they often bring back to the boardroom.

Air Canada and its pilots to reach an agreement in their labour dispute ahead of a looming shutdown that could upend air travel for thousands of passengers.Some disruptions have already begun as a midnight deadline is fast approaching for the national carrier and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which represents 5,200 Air Canada pilots.Both sides remain far apart on negotiations and if a settlement is not reached by 12:01 a.m.

Narendra Modi on Saturday promised to connect unlinked areas of Jammu and Kashmir through the railway network, announcing that trains will soon reach the Kashmir valley. Addressing an election rally in the Doda district in support of BJP candidates earlier in the day, Modi said work on the railway line between Srinagar and Ramban is complete and the trial runs have begun. «We are working to connect the unlinked areas of Jammu and Kashmir through rail. Soon, the people of Ramban, Doda, Kishtwar, and Kashmir will be able to travel directly to Delhi by train. I will fulfil your dream,» Modi said at the rally. «Very soon, trains will run to Srinagar through Ramban. The work on the railway line is complete, the station is ready, and trials have already begun,» he added.

The shortest flight I ever took was from Tongatapu, capital of Tonga, to 'Eua, an island some 40 km farther away. On paper, the ferry takes 1.5 hrs. But its schedule is unreliable, the sea unruly, locals advise against it, and the black diesel smoke enough to make one nauseous. The longest flight we were on took us from Qatar to New Zealand, though fortunately, this was in a luxurious Qatar Airways Qsuite. Flying business class does account for three times more CO2 than roughing it in economy though.

California has been arrested for causing a disturbance on a Frontier Airlines flight bound for San Francisco. Charles Angel Salva, aged 30, may face up to 20 years in federal prison. He assaulted the crew and threatened to kill everyone onboard. This incident reportedly occurred earlier this month. Federal prosecutors revealed that Salva tampered with the oxygen masks in the overhead compartments. A witness mentioned that Salva seemed out of breath and wanted to get off the plane. When he pulled down the oxygen masks, his hand got stuck, and a fellow passenger helped him. Salva then verbally abused a flight attendant, saying, «This airplane is going down, we are all going to hell.» Panic erupted when Salva grabbed a fellow passenger and ran to the back of the plane. He tried to choke a flight attendant, leaving marks on her neck, and threatened to kill everyone on the flight.

Burger King and McDonald's. The nation most recognized for its tapas and authentic jamon iberico, Spain, has taken the title from the one that was previously associated with burger culture. A restaurant called Hundred Burgers in Valencia, Spain now holds the top spot in the World's Best Burgers 2024 rankings, as per the reports of Yahoo life.

With Air Canada pilots poised to strike, the NDP has abrogated its supply and confidence agreement with the Liberals and announced that it will not support back-to-work legislation. With the Conservatives making a play for organized labour and anxious to trigger an election, it is unclear how far they will go this time, assuming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, fearful of the political winds and increasingly desperate to avoid the electorate, decides to have the minister of labour order them back to work as they did with the railway workers.

maritime tradition. Here's why this process has remained unchanged in modern aviation.

Air Canada could start winding up operations and cancelling flights imminently ahead of Sunday’s strike deadline.

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The spacewalk was the centerpiece of Polaris Dawn, a collaboration between Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur who is leading the mission. «Back at home, we all have a lot of work to do, but from here, Earth sure looks like a perfect world,» he said while standing in the hatch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule with the planet above his head.

Bigg Boss 18 is reaching new heights as fans gear up for yet another thrilling season of the popular reality TV show. Hosted by Salman Khan, who has become synonymous with the show, this season is promising to be a unique experience with several surprises in store, including a rumored «Past, Present, and Future» theme. Though official details remain under wraps, the leaked information and speculation are enough to keep fans buzzing.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) introduced the Multiple Journey QR Ticket (MJQRT), a digital upgrade aimed at enhancing passenger convenience by replacing daily QR tickets. Starting Friday, commuters can purchase this innovative ticket. The MJQRT is a step towards eco-friendliness and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional smart cards. «This initiative marks a significant milestone as it is the first QR-based multiple-journey product launched in India,» stated a DMRC official. Available exclusively through the DMRC's Delhi Metro Sarathi (Momentum 2.0) app, MJQRT offers a streamlined way to manage multiple journeys. Users need to register on the 2.0 app and start with a minimum amount of Rs 150, which will be used for metro travel. There is no security deposit required.

paraskavedekatriaphobia or friggatriskaidekaphobia. Reports suggest that the fear of Friday the 13th results in businesses losing an estimated $900 million every time it occurs because people avoid traveling, scheduling important events, or even going to work. The roots of this fear are not entirely clear. In Western culture, the number 13 is often seen as unlucky, contrasting with the number 12, which symbolizes completeness with examples like the 12 months of the year and the 12 zodiac signs. According to HISTORY, one myth traces the fear to an early version of the Code of Hammurabi, which supposedly omitted the 13th law. However, this was later found to be an error by a translator. Biblical tradition also plays a role. There were 13 guests at the Last Supper, and Jesus was crucified the next day, which was a Friday. Charles Panati, in his book «Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things,» links the superstition to Norse mythology. In one story, Loki, the god of mischief, crashed a banquet, causing chaos and resulting in the death of Balder, the god of light.

extreme weather this summer. As pressure builds on policymakers to roll out more stimulus, data due Saturday will show growth in industrial production slipped in August for a fourth straight month, in what would be its longest deceleration in almost three years. A slower expansion in activity also extended to retail sales and investment, according to analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. The widespread weakness would be a signal of how little traction the $17 trillion economy has generated in recovering from its worst stretch in five quarters. Heat waves — coupled with torrential rains that snarled travel and flooded farmland and mines — have added to setbacks for Beijing and its pursuit of growth around 5%, a goal most global banks now believe might be out of reach.

With a potential strike by Air Canada’s pilots or a lockout by the company inching closer, travellers may be wondering what rights they have and what they can do if their flight gets cancelled.

traffic disruptions. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for the next 24 hours, advising residents to «be prepared» for severe weather. This alert warns of possible disruptions in transport, including rail, road, and air travel, as well as potential power outages. The meteorological department forecasts light to heavy rain continuing in Delhi, with cloudy skies expected on Friday. The maximum temperature will be around 31°C, and the minimum will hover around 21°C. Winds are expected to blow at 25 to 35 km/h. While the rainfall will continue, it is expected to get lighter by the weekend. No rain is forecast from September 15-17, with only light rain expected on September 18.

Former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha says he has been formally charged with corruption in connection with a property deal, describing the move as politically motivated