China unveils 350-kmph Xi'an-Shiyan bullet train, cuts travel time from over six hours to oneChina has launched the Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway, a crucial link connecting central and western regions. This 257-km line, designed f...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
mRNA vaccines protect against severe infectious diseases, review confirmsBillions of mRNA vaccine doses administered globally confirm their safety and effectiveness against infectious diseases, including severe C...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Quote of the day by Plato: ‘In politics we presume that everyone who knows how to get votes knows how to…’ – Greek philosopher calls out the lack of judgement and severity of its consequencesQuote of the day by Plato: We often elect leaders based on charisma and public speaking skills, mirroring how we'd choose a pilot by their ...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
China imposes 'national security' rules on overseas investmentsChina is intensifying its scrutiny of investments overseas with broad "national security" regulations taking effect from Wednesday, at a ti...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Magnificent humanityPope Leo's encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas', champions human dignity amidst AI advancements, reminding us of our inherent worth beyond pro...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Indian Railways to hike penalties: Ticketless travel, women's coach entry, misuse of facilities to attract higher finesNew Railway Act amendments, effective July 2026, significantly hike penalties for common travel offenses. Travelling without a ticket now i...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Orient Express giant yacht sets sights on tech billionairesOrient Express, now a joint venture between French hotelier Accor and Louis Vuitton owner LVMH, set out to revive the 19th century travel b...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Railway Ministry declines Defence Ministry's plea to reduce military special train size, chargesThe Railway Ministry has turned down the Defence Ministry's plea to reduce the minimum size of military special trains from 30 to 20 wagons...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Ford brings back old hands to fix AI-led quality issuesFord Motor Co. is re-emphasizing human expertise to combat persistent quality issues, bringing in hundreds of veteran engineers to train it...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
It's just a matter of time before Neeraj Chopra delivers at big stage again: Anju Bobby GeorgeLegendary athlete Anju Bobby George expresses confidence in Neeraj Chopra's ability to regain peak form for upcoming major events, citing h...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma monitoring Dhemaji flood situation, train services suspendedAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has pledged full government support for flood-affected residents in Dhemaji, directing ministers t...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
India’s AI dream is getting lost in translationIndia's ambition to become an AI superpower hinges on bridging its vast linguistic divide. Prime Minister Modi champions AI for inclusion, ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
India, Seychelles unveil 19 outcomes spanning defence, digital payments, space, healthIndia and Seychelles have inked 19 key agreements, bolstering bilateral ties across defense, maritime security, digital payments, space, an...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
For women, muscle is the new fitness flexThe treadmill is still trending, but the weight rack is also having its moment. The gym floor is changing as more women trade calorie burns...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
India's unbeaten run in AVC Volleyball Cup just the beginning: Head coach Dragan MihailovicIndia's volleyball team achieved a historic semi-final berth at the AVC Men's Cup, climbing to World No. 42. Coach Dragan Mihailovic emphas...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
UAE to launch first passenger train on June 30The UAE is set to launch its inaugural passenger train service this month, connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah initially. This ambitious proj...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Beneath the Alps, Switzerland quietly built an underground network so large it feels like another countryHidden beneath the Swiss Alps is one of the world’s most remarkable engineering networks: more than 1,400 tunnels spanning over 2,000 kilom...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST