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December 4, 2024 1:26 PM

Rail accidents decline sharply over last decade: Railways Minister

Rail accidents have witnessed a steep decline in the last ten years in the country. The number of train accidents including derailment has also reduced from 135 in 2014-15 to 40 in 2023-24. This was stated by Railways Minister Ashwin Vaishnaw in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.   The Minis...

December 4, 2024 1:23 PM

Scottish Artist Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize for ‘Alter-Altar’ exhibition

Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur has won the prestigious Turner Prize, a major UK contemporary art award, as it celebrated its 40th anniversary. Kaur was recognised for her exhibition Alter-Altar, which features a unique installation of a Ford Escort car decorated with a giant doily. The announcement wa...

December 4, 2024 1:53 PM

Opposition stages walkout in Rajya Sabha demanding MSP law for food grains

Opposition today staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha demanding the enactment of a law for Minimum Support Prices for food grains. When the House met this morning, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected the adjournment notices given by Opposition members on the issues including MSP, cyclone fengal, Sam...

December 4, 2024 12:56 PM

5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

A mild earthquake rocked many parts of Telangana this morning around 07.27. A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Telangana's Mulugu district with tremors reported in Hyderabad and parts of Andhra Pradesh, the National Center for Seismology said. The quake struck at 7:27 am, causing panic among resident...

December 4, 2024 12:35 PM

India to face Pakistan in Men’s Hockey Junior Asia Cup final

In hockey, India will face Pakistan in the final of the Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman, this evening. The match is set to begin at 8:30 PM IST.   Defending champions India, unbeaten in the tournament, are aiming for their fifth title and a third consecutive victory in this event...