The death toll in the train accident in West Bengal's Darjeeling district where a goods train hit the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express on Monday morning has risen to nine, officials said. The took place close to the Rangapani railway station near New Jalpaiguri, on the 'Chicken's Neck' corridor that connects the Northeast with the rest of the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured the visiting US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan of deepening the India-US strategic partnership during his third term. The US NSA arrived in India after attending and addressing the Peace Summit on Ukraine hosted by Switzerland over the weekend.
Speaking exclusively with IANS, the Union Minister said the Congress government’s decision to raise fuel prices was driven by its poll promises of freebies and free guarantees, adding that such policy decisions are not only impractical but also untenable.
The J&K Police have rewarded five border residents from Nowshera sector in Rajouri district who set examples of bravery and patriotic spirit by foiling a major cross-border narco smuggling bid, which led to the recovery of a massive consignment in April. An official statement said the J&K Police have sanctioned a cash reward of Rs 4 lakh for the five border residents whose names were shortlisted for their heroic act.
Admiring his commitment to serve people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended an invitation to Pope Francis to visit India at an early date. As he entered the meeting venue and met the world leaders, the Pope was greeted with a hug from PM Modi.
On November 19 last year, airlines in India flew 4,56,910 domestic passengers. This was highest single-day air traffic since the pandemic hit, marking a remarkable 7.4 per cent surge above pre-COVID averages, as per the Ministry of Civil Aviation data.
