Guwahati’s rail network is set for a game-changing upgrade with the Northeast Frontier Railway fast-tracking the Furkating-New Tinsukia doubling project. Spanning 194 km and budgeted at Rs 3,634 crore, this venture was kickstarted by PM Narendra Modi on March 13. The single-line bottleneck currently hampers efficient passenger and freight movement. Doubling the track will slash travel times, minimize delays, and ramp up capacity for upper Assam’s vital routes. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Kapinjol Kishore Sharma, emphasized a systematic, phased approach to bolster connectivity in upper Assam and nearby areas. This aligns with broader goals of operational reliability and economic…
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President Donald Trump lit into NATO during a high-stakes White House sit-down, blasting European allies for abandoning the US amid strikes on Iran’s military infrastructure. Speaking alongside Ireland’s leader Micheál Martin, Trump labeled their inaction ‘stupid,’ exposing what he sees as hollow alliance pledges. ‘They support in words but vanish when action is needed,’ Trump fumed from the Oval Office. He emphasized America’s solo prowess: no external aid was required to devastate Iran’s naval and aerial assets, including key radar networks now in ruins. The operation, Trump insisted, was a preemptive masterstroke to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions. ‘One month –…
In a fiery exchange that’s captivating Rajasthan’s political landscape, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday dismissed former CM Ashok Gehlot’s digs at his Delhi sojourns. Gehlot’s remarks questioning the purpose of these trips ignited a fresh war of words, with Sharma turning the tables during a youth event in Jaipur. At the Rajasthan Yuva Shakti Diwas program held at Tagore International School, Mansarovar, Sharma skewered Gehlot’s past leadership. Without direct mention, he painted a picture of a leader wasting days in hotel comforts, emerging only to falter in duties—clearly referencing the turbulent 2020 crisis. Sharma positioned his team as perpetually…
Excitement is building ahead of the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup as the official draw throws India and Pakistan into the same Pool D in the men’s event. Hosted jointly by Belgium and Netherlands, the tournament kicks off August 15 in Amsterdam’s Wagner Stadium and Weve’s brand-new Belfius Hockey Arena, running through August 30. Tuesday’s draw in Amsterdam sorted 16 men’s teams into four groups. Pool D’s lineup—India, Pakistan, England, and Wales—spells trouble for the Asian giants. India must outshine rivals for a straight quarterfinal berth; otherwise, it’s crossover playoffs for second and third spots to reach the top 8.…
Thiruvananthapuram buzzed with political anticipation as IUML and Kerala Congress (Joseph) dropped major candidate announcements Tuesday, just weeks before Kerala’s high-stakes Assembly elections. The moves signal a refreshing generational pivot alongside savvy social engineering. Polls for the 140-member house are set for April 9, counting on May 4. UDF aims to reclaim power from LDF through these allied parties’ strategic selections. Breaking tradition, IUML fielded Hindu candidate Jayanthi Rajan in Kuthuparamba, a bid to woo Hindu voters in Kannur and dilute its minority image. Health issues kept M.K. Muneer out, while P.K. Kunhalikutty swapped Vengara for Malappuram, with K.M. Shaji…
KOLKATA: Kolkata’s new Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand moved swiftly to quell concerns on Tuesday, asserting no tensions exist between West Bengal Police and central paramilitary forces since the state assembly election schedule was unveiled last week. Speaking a day after assuming office, Nand highlighted the structured deployment of central forces for indirect assistance during the elections. ‘Deployments happen in phases with prior approvals,’ he explained. ‘Clear directives prevent any clashes, and communication channels via nodal officers are well-established.’ Dismissing accusations of poor coordination, he stressed adherence to predefined timelines. Nand also assured that upcoming polls will be free, fair,…
In a timely diplomatic outreach, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, extending warm advance wishes for Eid. The call delved deeply into the precarious security landscape gripping West Asia. Both leaders voiced grave concerns about the surge in hostilities, particularly the drone assaults targeting UAE’s vital petroleum installations in Fujairah. India issued a firm condemnation of these attacks, which claimed innocent lives and damaged civilian facilities, while underscoring the urgency of safeguarding non-combatants. A major point of consensus was the uninterrupted maritime passage via the Strait of…
In a season of dominance, Ridhima Dilawari, Tvesa Malik, and Jasmin Sekhar spearhead the sixth stage of the WPGT 2026 at Noida’s Jaypee Greens Golf Course. Having swept four of the first five events, these stars enter with a Rs 17 lakh purse on the line and 53 players vying for glory. Ridhima’s lead in the Order of Merit, with Jasmin in hot pursuit, promises high stakes. Recapping the season: Jasmin triumphed in leg one, Ridhima in two and four, and Tvesa broke her winless run in three with a playoff win over Anvita Narendran at Oxford Golf Resort. Sneha…
Picture a tiny girl on a bustling stage, her voice slicing through the crowd like a sweet melody. That was 10-year-old Rajkumari, whose performance left Prakash Pictures producers Vijay and Prakash Bhatt in awe. They signed her on the spot, launching a career that defined Hindi cinema’s playback singing era from 1930 to 1970. Known simply as Rajkumari, she acted in films and sang hundreds of evergreen songs heard in masterpieces like Bawre Nain, Mahal, and Pakeezah. Without formal music lessons, Rajkumari’s raw talent was evident from childhood. She cut her debut recording for HMV and soon graced multiple platforms.…
A shocking suicide at Mumbai’s premier Kalina Police Training Centre has left colleagues reeling. The lifeless body of 32-year-old trainee Bhaiyasahab Whawale, a fresh police driver recruit from Parbhani’s Khadgaon, was recovered from his hostel room, sending shockwaves through the facility. Vikhroli police swiftly responded, uncovering a poignant suicide note in his pocket that points fingers at his girlfriend’s parents. The note details a 18-month romance with a woman from an adjacent district, marred by fierce opposition from her family. Despite their desire to wed, the parents allegedly hounded him relentlessly, issuing grave threats and even targeting his relatives. Whawale…