75-day traffic & power block: From October 1, 8 Mumbai-bound trains to be short-terminated as CSMT redevelopment resumesCentral Railway will impose a 75-day traffic and power block at CSMT from October 1 to December 15 for redevelopment work, affecting platfo...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Harsh Goenka’s inspiration is a West Bengal woman who is coaching young girls football for past 17 years in sareeHarsh Geonka news: Bharati Mudi from West Bengal has dedicated her life to coaching young girls in football. She established a free footbal...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
DGMA extends validity of seafarer competency certificates amidst continuing Gulf crisisThis decision comes due to continued maritime security issues in West Asia and surrounding regions. Indian seafarers on vessels may face is...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Why are water towers built so high? Every foot adds about 0.43 psi of pressure, letting US towns use gravity to push stored water through pipesWater towers are crucial for ensuring sufficient water pressure across community water systems. These structures harness gravity to deliver...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Plastic eggs in your kitchen? FSSAI shares update; here’s how to check if an egg is fresh or stale at homeEgg test at home: FSSAI has shared a simple egg freshness test that can be done at home amid social media claims about “plastic eggs”. The ...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Passenger urinates inside crowded train coach, internet is furious; Railway Seva responds after disturbing incident caught on cameraA viral video allegedly showing a man urinating inside a crowded train coach has sparked outrage online, with passengers seen confronting h...
27 Sep, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
India gets first LNG powered train in Gujarat; check details, technology and moreAmit Shah inaugurated India's first LNG-powered train at Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Railway Station, emphasizing environmental and safety benefi...
27 Sep, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
China conducts naval, air exercise around disputed shoal in South China SeaChina's military held a joint naval and air training exercise in the South China Sea near Scarborough Shoal. This training is part of China...
27 Sep, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
In 1888, a German city built a railway that climbs without an onboard engine: 1,849 gallons of water weigh one car down enough to pull the other 272 feet uphillThe Nerobergbahn in Wiesbaden, established in 1888, stands as Germany's oldest water-ballast rack railroad. This unique railway operates wi...
26 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Chhattisgarh floods: Check roads, rail routes and trains hit by heavy rainChhattisgarh is facing widespread disruption after heavy rainfall caused the Kharun River to rise and flooded roads and villages in parts o...
26 Sep, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Maharashtra declares drought in 265 talukas or nearly three-fourths of state; announces relief measuresMaharashtra has declared drought in 265 out of 358 talukas due to significant rainfall deficits. The government announced various relief me...
26 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Not coconut water or black coffee: Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 7 drinks that won’t cause bloatingFor those grappling with digestive woes, Harvard-trained gut doctor Dr. Saurabh Sethi recommends seven soothing drinks. Peppermint and ging...
26 Sep, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Maharashtra Govt declares 265 of 358 talukas drought-affectedMaharashtra has declared 265 out of 358 talukas as drought-affected due to inadequate rainfall this season. The total rainfall deficit acro...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
The colored cap on a US fire hydrant can tell firefighters how much water it can deliver: Blue means 1,500+ gallons a minute, while red warns of under 500Fire hydrants are marked with color codes that indicate the water flow rates they can provide. A light blue cap means a hydrant can flow mo...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
In 1885, Folkestone built a cliff railway powered by water and gravity; it carried 36.4 million passengers before closing after 132 yearsDiscover the remarkable Leas Lift in Folkestone, Kent, a historic water-powered funicular railway built in 1885. Using gravity and water in...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Aamir Khan’s ‘Dangal’ coach fights to save crumbling Indore akhada as wrestlers battle leaking roof, sewageWrestlers at Indore's SAI centre clear rainwater before practice sessions. The nearly two-decade-old facility suffers from a leaking roof a...
21 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
RBI orders removal of Maharashtra minister Babasaheb Patil, seven Latur bank directorsRBI has ordered the removal of Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil and seven other directors from Latur District Central Coope...
19 Sep, 2026, 05.25 PM IST