INDIA
Vande Bharat Sleeper: Trainset to get advanced amenities, airplane-like features. Details here
The Vande Bharat sleeper trainset features austenitic stainless-steel construction and is equipped with advanced crashworthy elements, such as specially designed crash buffers and couplers
INDIA
Heavy rains lash Andhra Pradesh, Telangana; train services disrupted, schools closed: Top Updates
The Met Centre said heavy to very heavy rain is very likely to occur ion both the states
INDIA
Vande Bharat sleeper trains: How different they are from existing ones in Indian Railways. All features explained
The sleeper version of the Vande Bharat will be equipped with world-class features, including an integrated reading light with USB charging provision
INDIA
'I could have done with a Vande Bharat...': Jaishankar on PM Modi’s 10-hour train ride to Ukraine
S Jaishankar said, 'I could have done with a Vande Bharat." He added, "It was 10 hours each way, and I think, given the situation, obviously, you got what you got, but 10 hours is 10 hours'
INDIA
Farmer leader calls for nationwide 'rail roko'protest on October 3
The farmers have been protesting at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13, when security forces stopped their march
INDIA
PM Modi flags off 3 new Vande Bharat Express trains. Check all routes & timings
Indian Railways currently operates 54 Vande Bharat Express trains on various routes connecting several parts of the country
INDIA
China is a 'unique problem' because...: S Jaishankar on India-China relations
In the last few years, the government has been making efforts to expand manufacturing in a number of critical areas as part of an aim to de-risking from China
INDIA
'So much for freedom and dialogue..': Sanjeev Sanyal gets blocked by V-Dem following his attack on Sweden leader's Islam comments
The V-Dem in its report had earlier said that the process of autocratisation is on in 42 countries – including India
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi got Rs 1.4 crore to contest 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Wayanad, Rae Bareli
Rahul Gandhi had won from Rae Bareli as well as Wayanad, but he retained the Uttar Pradesh seat.
BUSINESS
SJVN, NHPC, RailTel and Solar Energy Corporation of India get ‘Navratna’ status from government
With the grant of 'Navratna' status, the company should benefit in enhancing the market credibility and in undertaking larger-size PPP projects.
INDIA
All about HAL's 'Aravali' engines which will power next-gen choppers for Army, Navy
The engine is being developed for the 13-ton Medium Lift class Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH) that are being designed and developed by HAL.
AUTOMOBILE
Citroen starts delivery of SUV Coupe Basalt, prices starting at Rs 7.99 lakh
The top-end variant of Basalt will cost Rs 13,62,000. Basalt will be available in six variants 1.2 NA YOU,1.2 NA PLUS,1.2 TURBO PLUS,1.2 TURBO AT PLUS,1.2 TURBO MAX,1.2 TURBO AT MAX and it cost Rs 7,99,000,Rs 9,99,000,Rs 11,49,000,Rs 12,79,000,12,28,000,13,62,000 respectively
BUSINESS
150 SpiceJet cabin crew members to be put on furlough for 3 months amid financial crisis
A SpiceJet spokesperson said ,' We deeply value the contributions of our crew members. During this furlough period, they will continue to retain their status as employees of SpiceJet, with all health benefits and earned leave intact'
BUSINESS
Akasa Air issued showcause notice by DGCA for regulatory violations
According to DGCA, the show cause notice has been issued to the airline with respect to 'several regulatory breaches identified during a recent review'. The airline has been asked to give an explanation for the lapses within a period of seven days.
BUSINESS
DGCA places SpiceJet under 'enhanced surveillance' with immediate effect
The query was on whether Dubai airport has stopped checking in of passengers booked in SpiceJet as the airline is yet to pay pending financial dues. 'All our scheduled flights from Dubai are now operating as planned,' the airline spokesperson said in the statement.
AUTOMOBILE
Hero Glamour 2024 unveiled at starting price of Rs 83,598: All about its new features, colours
The new Glamour 125 will be available in drum and disc variants and the price will be Rs83,598 for the drum variant of the bike and the disc variant will cost Rs 87,598 (Ex-showroom Delhi).
AUTOMOBILE
Hyundai Alcazar SUV facelift revealed, bookings open ahead of September 9 launch
The new Hyundai Alcazar will come in 9 new striking color options including the new Robust Emerald Matte. With 4 distinct variants – Executive, Prestige, Platinum and Signature
AUTOMOBILE
Citroen Basalt variant-wise prices revealed, deliveries start early September
AUTOMOBILE
2024 Royal Enfield Classic 350 unveiled with upgrades before September 1 launch
The bookings and test rides of the 2024 Classic 350 across stores, will start on September 1, when the prices for all the variants will also be revealed
BUSINESS
SpiceJet board approves raising up to Rs 3,000 crore, stock up 5%
As on July 19, Spicejet as many as 33 aircraft -- 15 Boeing 737 and 18 regional jets Q400 -- were on ground, owing to multiple reasons, as per the aircraft fleet tracking website planespotter.net.
AUTOMOBILE
Mahindra to unveil 5-door version of popular Thar SUV on August 15, to be called...
The Thar Roxx will be offered with the same set of engines as the standard model, which include a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel engine paired with, either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission
BUSINESS
Zee Entertainment receives shareholder approval to raise Rs 2,000 crore
The fundraising approval comes after Sony scrapped its $10 billion mega merger earlier in January this year with Zee.
BUSINESS
No link between UP hybrid car policy and XUV 700 price cut, clarifies M&M
M&M said these are 'well deliberated' actions which were incorporated in its business plan based on the material cost savings it realised earlier.
SPORTS
Gautam Gambhir is new head coach of Indian cricket team, announces BCCI secretary Jay Shah
Gautam Gambhir India head coach: Gautam Gambhir was a key member of the team that won the 2007 World T20 and the 2011 ODI World Cup, recently guided Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title.
