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Recent trials of the Vande Bharat sleeper train have demonstrated its capability to reach 180 kilometres per hour. Vande Bharat sleeper hits 180 kmph in trials! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has shared a video of the Vande Bharat sleeper train trials which shows the train hitting a peak speed of 180 kmph during its trials. The first prototype of the …

KOLKATA: Western Carriers India Ltd (WCIL), a Kolkata-based logistics firm, has secured a material handling order worth Rs 139 crore from Vedanta Ltd, the company said on Friday. The order entails an import, finished goods domestic and export material handling contract at Vedanta’s Jharsuguda plant for a duration of four years, WCIL said in a statement. “The order strengthens our …

Indian Railways officials also confirmed that 54,337 TKM of tracks can accommodate speeds up to 110 kmph. Faster train travel! Indian Railways officials have said that over one-fifth of India’s railway tracks now support train speeds up to 130 kmph, achieved through enhanced safety measures including fencing and modern signalling systems.“Around 23,000 track kilometres (TKM) of the total 1.03 lakh …

NEW DELHI: Poverty rates in India fell below 5% and the existence of extreme poverty became almost minimal in 2024, according to a study by the State Bank of India. “At an aggregate level, we believe poverty rates in India could now be in the range of 4-4.5 per cent with almost minimal existence of extreme poverty,” the research said.The …

Former deputy prime minister Sir Nick Clegg is to step down from his current job as president of global affairs at social media giant Meta. In a post on Meta’s Facebook on Thursday, Sir Nick, a former leader of the Liberal Democrats, said he was departing the company after nearly seven years. He will be replaced by his current deputy …

Bank Holidays: RBI issues a comprehensive state and region-specific holiday calendar annually. Bank holidays January 2025: Banks across India observe closures during national and regional holidays, with variations by state. While many bank customers prefer conducting banking activities on Saturdays, it is important to note that banks remain closed on second and fourth Saturdays, alongside Sundays.The Reserve Bank of India …

Meloni’s ties to Musk, the world’s richest person, have created headlines in Italy, with the billionaire even bestowing an award on her in New York. Investments by companies owned by Elon Musk don’t represent a threat to Italy, according to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.“I work to have major investments in Italy and evaluate the usefulness of each investment through the …

Digilocker, operated by the government, serves as a digital repository where Indian citizens can store their documents. Digilocker down! Customer verification for stockbrokers has been severely disrupted since January 1, as Digilocker, a crucial platform for identity verification, has been non-operational, according to three sources familiar with the matter on Thursday.Digilocker, operated by the government, serves as a digital repository …

Vivek Oberoi has become recognised for sharing his knowledge about financial management and investment approaches. Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi has established himself as one of India’s wealthiest entertainers with a substantial net worth of Rs 1,200 crore. His financial success has placed him ahead of notable industry figures such as Allu Arjun, Ranbir Kapoor, and Prabhas. Beyond his acting career, …

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