Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, March 7: A potentially serious helicopter incident was narrowly avoided on Friday during the pilgrimage to the revered Vaishno Devi Temple when a bird collided with a helicopter carrying devotees. According to officials, the helicopter was flying from Sanjichhat Helipad toward Katra when the bird struck the aircraft mid-air. The impact…
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New Delhi : Strong growth in the transportation of steel, iron ore and fertilizers helped Indian Railways earn ₹14,571.99 crore in freight revenue in February 2026, even as total freight loading rose nearly 4 per cent year-on-year. According to official data released on Friday, Indian Railways carried 137.72 million tonnes (MT) of freight during February…
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New Delhi : Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has emphasized that education as a service holds immense potential to enhance India’s export earnings while simultaneously positioning the country as a global hub for high-quality learning. Speaking about the growing importance of knowledge-based services in the global economy, the minister noted that India’s…
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New Delhi, March 6: Anuj Agnihotri, who secured the top rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, said he was still absorbing the news shortly after the results were announced. Speaking soon after the declaration of the merit list, Agnihotri said he had only just been informed about his success and was still trying…
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New Delhi, March 6: Scientists studying a recent Lunar Eclipse have uncovered intriguing details about the Moon after analysing rare images captured using an infrared camera. Researchers say the unique observations are helping them better understand temperature changes and surface characteristics of Earth’s natural satellite during the eclipse. During a lunar eclipse, the Moon…
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New Delhi, March 6: Nitin Nabin, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and currently serving as the party’s national president, has often remained in the spotlight for his political journey as well as his personal profile, including education and assets. Nitin Nabin completed his early education in Bihar and later pursued higher studies…
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New Delhi, March 6: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday emphasised that India should take a more proactive role in ensuring maritime stability as rising conflict in West Asia threatens global shipping routes and energy supply chains. Addressing a gathering focused on defence and strategic affairs, Singh said the evolving security environment demands stronger naval…
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New Delhi, March 6: Syed Ata Hasnain has been appointed as the new Governor of Bihar, marking a significant transition from a distinguished military career to a major constitutional role in public service. A former senior officer of the Indian Army, Lt. Gen. Hasnain is widely recognised for his leadership experience and strategic expertise gained…
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New Delhi/Washington, March 6: The United States has granted India a 30-day temporary waiver allowing Indian refineries to continue purchasing certain shipments of Russian oil, as escalating tensions in West Asia raise fears of a global energy price surge. The waiver was announced by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who said the measure only permits…
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New Delhi, March 6: The Government of India has launched a range of initiatives in recent years to strengthen women’s financial independence and promote entrepreneurship across the country. These programmes aim to improve access to credit, skills, technology, and markets, especially for women in rural and underserved areas. One of the key initiatives is the…
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