NEW DELHI: The railways is looking at bearing the nearly Rs 90,000 crore additional (83% escalation) cost for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet train project and won’t seek further loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The project cost has increased from Rs 1.1 lakh crore to Rs 1.98 lakh crore because of delays and other reasons.The…
Texas school boards reject daily prayer law in most districts Texas school districts have largely rejected a new law allowing students and staff to participate in a daily prayer and devotional period, according to reporting by The Texas Tribune and The Associated Press. Senate Bill 11, passed by the Texas Legislature, required school boards to…
GUWAHATI: In a sudden move, with the opposition alliance still not fully formed, the AICC on Tuesday released its first list of 42 candidates for Assam assembly elections. The announcement has put Congress on a collision course with the regional party Raijor Dal, led by Akhil Gogoi, which had been hoping to secure some of…
With tensions escalating in West Asia, the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said it is closely tracking the situation but cautioned that it is “too early to assess the economic impact on the region and the global economy,” as disruptions to trade and energy markets intensify.In a statement, the IMF said it has “observed disruptions…
Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli (Getty Images) As colours filled the skies and streets across the country, India’s cricketing icons joined millions in celebrating Holi with messages of joy, positivity and togetherness.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar led the wishes on social media with a characteristically warm message….
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has launched a scathing attack on the decision to fine players PKR 5 million each following their early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, calling the proposed punishment “small thinking” and ineffective.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Reacting on Samaa TV, Afridi did not…
US Supreme Court blocks California policy on student gender privacy US Supreme Court blocks California policy on student gender privacy, backs parents’ religious claimsThe Supreme Court of the United States on Monday blocked a California education policy that restricted teachers from informing parents about a student’s gender expression or transition at school. As reported by…
NEW DELHI: Indian carriers have begun progressively resuming long-haul and ultra-long-haul operations by rerouting flights to avoid restricted airspace. In addition, special arrangements are being made to assist stranded passengers abroad.The ministry of civil aviation announced that a total of 24 flights are being operated by Indian carriers today, while Emirates and Etihad have operated…
A sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict has choked India’s basmati rice shipments, leaving nearly 400,000 metric tons stranded at ports and in transit, while new export deals have come to a halt as freight rates have more than doubled since the US and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend, trade officials told Reuters.India,…
Lakshya Sen (PTI Photo/Nand Kumar) Lakshya Sen showed grit and stamina to beat China’s Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling three-game battle on Tuesday, winning 23-21, 19-21, 21-17 at the All England Open Badminton Championships. It was his first victory over the former world No. 1 in a BWF World Tour event, and it didn’t…
