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January 3, 2025 5:35 PM

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Vande Bharat sleeper train achieves peak speed of 180 km/h during trials

The Vande Bharat sleeper train has achieved a peak speed of 180 kilometres per hour in its multiple trials in the last three days. The trials will continue till this month. These Vande Bharat sleeper trains are designed with features like automatic doors, ultra-comfortable berths, onboard WiFi, and ...

January 3, 2025 4:44 PM

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Govt launches revamped portal ‘BAANKNET’ for e-auction of properties

The government today launched the revamped portal ‘BAANKNET’ for the e-auction of properties. The platform consolidates information on e-auction properties from all public sector banks and offers a one-stop destination for buyers and investors to discover a wide range of assets. Launching the portal...

January 3, 2025 1:59 PM

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Delegation-level talks held between EAM Jaishankar, Maldives Foreign Minister

A delegation-level talk was held between the Foreign Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives Abdulla Khaleel in New Delhi today.   During his opening remarks, Dr. Jaishankar said, that both the countries increased their engagements in various sectors. He rei...

January 3, 2025 1:31 PM

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HM Amit Shah chairs 7th meeting of Islands Development Agency

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today chaired the 7th meeting of the Islands Development Agency (IDA) in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by Andaman and Nicobar Lieutenant Governor Devendra Kumar Joshi, Lakshadweep Administrator Praful Patel, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and other senior offic...

January 3, 2025 1:24 PM

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Over 2,300 cadets to participate in NCC Republic Day Camp 2025

More than 2300 cadets, including 917 girl cadets representing all states and Union Territories will participate in National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2025. Talking exclusively to Akashvani News in New Delhi today, DG NCC Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh said that this one-month-long camp...

January 3, 2025 12:54 PM

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Reciprocal repatriation of detained Indian-Bangladeshi fishermen begins

The reciprocal repatriation process of 95 Indian fishermen detained in Bangladesh and 90 Bangladeshi fishermen detained in India which began on Thursday, is expected to be completed by next Sunday, said the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry.   In a press release issued yesterday, the Ministry said th...