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18 Jun 2024 | 12:36:41 AM IST
Global Economy Highlights News Updates: Fitch forecasts a global growth slowdown in 2025, even with monetary easing measures expected in 2024. Persistent inflation and geopolitical risks contribute to the muted economic outlook despite policy adjustments.
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- Nikhil Gupta, accused of murder for hire plot, pleads not guilty in US
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan resigns as MLA from Budhni, MP
- Biden's son Hunter seeks new federal gun trial after conviction
- Amit Shah directs strict legal action against those who indulge in violence in Manipur
- Rahul Gandhi retains Rae Bareli, Priyanga gets Wayanad
- NSA Sullivan Briefs PM on Progress in iCET Cooperation, PM Expresses Satisfaction
- BJP engaged in beautification of words; neglecting passengers' amenities: Mamata Banerjee after train mishap
- Mamata Banerjee criticizes current Railways Ministry and highlights past achievements
- NCERT has no moral, legal right to distort textbooks: Yogendra Yadav, Suhas Palshikar
- Kanchanjunga Train Accident: Railway Minister visits injured; vows 'thorough investigation
- Russia's Putin to visit North Korea on June 18-19 -KCNA
- Amit Shah chairs a high-level meeting to review security situation in Manipur
- Delhi airport resumes operations after power cut, flights not affected
UP: 2 dead, seven injured in head-on collision between two cars
A 28-year-old man and his sister-in-law died while seven people were injured on Monday evening in a head-on collision between two cars here, police said. They said one of the cars went up in flames after the crash near Benduli village in the Itiyathok police station area of the district.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Health Minister & BJP National President JP Nadda leave from the residence of Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla
CPI's Annie Raja on Rahul, Priyanka's seat
"... Rahul Gandhi and Congress have decided and announced that they will retain Raebareli and leave Wayanad... Whether I will contest or not from Wayanad again will be the decision of my party... Elections have not been announced so far, so we have plenty of time to discuss the candidate in the party and among the LDF... We need more and more women in Parliament. I am happy that the UDF has announced a female candidate for the constituency..."
Will pursue his defence vigorously, ensure he receives full due process
- US Attorney of Pannun 'murder plot' accused Nikhil Gupta
Murder for hire plot: Nikhil Gupta pleads not guilty
Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national accused of involvement in an unsuccessful plot to assassinate a New York-based Sikh separatist, pleaded not guilty to US criminal charges.
Paytm announced change in directors of the company
- Paytm appoints Rajeev Krishnamuralilal Agarwal as Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company
- Neeraj Arora, Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company resigns
BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad attacks TMC
People were beaten, mistreatment was done with women and kids...No action was taken by the police...It is shocking...Shame on Mamata Banerjee. Being a woman CM and in your rule injustice is happening: BJP leader Ravi Shankar.
Government of Telangana transferred 28 IPS officers
- Government of Telangana transferred 28 IPS officers who were serving in various posts in the state
- The order has been issued by Telangana Government Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari
Today I am very emotional...I have tendered my resignation from the membership of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly...I started my public life from Budhni itself...I won the assembly elections by a record margin and in the Lok Sabha elections, they made me win by a big margin. I have served the people of Budhni with my whole heart...My entire life is dedicated to this love of the public and I will continue to serve them to the best of my ability
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Shivraj Singh Chouhan resigns as MLA from Budhni, MP
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan resigns as MLA from Budhni in MP after being elected to Lok Sabha
NATO says a record of more than 20 allies are expected to hit alliance's target for defense spending this year
Reports AP
Himachal Pradesh: Water crisis hits Shimla
The north Indian hill town of Shimla is facing a water crisis due to the hot weather conditions. The residents are using the traditional water sources to meet the water problem. The residents in the city are getting water after every three days while in some areas people are receiving water after every five days. There are over 46 traditional water sources (Bowari) that are being used by the residents in the city. The daily consumption of water in Shimla City is 45 million litres a Day (MLD). The Shimla Municipal Corporation is rationing the water supply in the city.
All India Football Federation (AIFF) says it has sacked senior men's team head coach Igor Stimac
Amit Shah on Manipur Violence
- Home Minister Amit Shah directs strict legal action against those who indulge in violence in Manipur
- Home Minister Amit Shah says MHA will talk to both Meiteis and Kukis at the earliest
Kanchanjunga Express: The unaffected portion of Kanchanjunga Express reaches Malda town in West Bengal
Amit Shah reviews Manipur security, orders increased Central forces if needed
Union Home Minister Amit Shah did a holistic review of the security situation in Manipur and directed to ensure that no further incident of violence take place in Manipur. He said that Central forces deployment will be increased, if required, and Central forces should be deployed strategically to restore peace and tranquillity in the state. He further directed that strict action must be taken as per law against the perpetrators of violence: MHA
The people of Kerala like Priyanka Gandhi ji. She will win with a big margin
- Congress leader KC Venugopal
NSA Sullivan briefs PM Modi on progress in iCET cooperation, PM expresses satisfaction
NSA Sullivan briefed Prime Minister on the progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation, particularly under the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) such as semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence, telecom, defence, critical minerals, space, among others. PM expressed satisfaction at the speed and scale of the growing bilateral partnership in all areas and the convergence of views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
Kanchenjunga Express train accident: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose meets the injured at North Bengal Medical College in Siliguri
India, US to co-invest in Lithium
India and US to co-invest in Lithium resource project in South America and rare earths deposit in Africa: India Govt
US: Indian-origin woman killed, another injured after being shot at
An Indian-origin woman was killed and another critically injured after they were shot in the US state of New Jersey, allegedly by a 19-year-old Indian-origin man, according to authorities. The shooting occurred on June 12 in northeastern Middlesex County, the county prosecutor said in a press release. Responding to the shooting report, officers located two female victims who had sustained gunshot wounds and airlifted them to the hospital in critical condition. Jasvir Kaur, 29, of Carteret, was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the other victim, a 20-year-old woman, was in critical condition, it said. The other victim was Kaur's cousin, according to CBS News.
Congress Presser
- Rahul Gandhi retains Rae Bareli, Priyanga gets Wayanad
- I have an emotional connect with Raebareli and Wayanad: Rahul Gandhi
- People of Wayanad gave me support, energy to fight at very difficult time: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on vacating LS seat
- We have decided that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will fight elections from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
- I won't let the people of Wayanad feel his absence, will work hard: Priyanka
- I am very happy to be able to represent Wayanad and I will not let them feel his (Rahul Gandhi's) absence. I will work hard and I will try my best to make everyone happy and be a good representative. I have a very old relationship with Raebareli and Amethi and it cannot be broken. I will also help my brother in Raebareli. We will both be present in Raebareli and Wayanad: Priyanka Gandhi
BJP engaged in beautification of words; neglecting passengers' amenities
- Mamata Banerjee after train mishap
Adobe and Tiktok announce integration to bring Tiktok's commercial music library into Adobe Express
Kanchenjunga Express train accident: Drone visuals from the spot
Kanchenjunga Express Train Accident: Mamata Banerjee criticizes current Railways Ministry
"I got the information about the accident at 9 AM. Since then, I am managing the situation through my Chief Secretary and other officials. Medical vans, disaster teams, and doctors were sent to the site to help the injured and to begin the restoration work. I came here to see all the patients. There are patients from Bardhaman, Krishnanagar and locals as well. I had a conversation with most of the patients..."
"When I was the Railways Minister, I saw 2-3 major train accidents after that I ensured that the anti-collision device was prepared and started. After that collision of trains stopped. What is happening in the railways today, no one knows...There are several issues in the Railways Ministry. Separate Railways budget has been stopped and this department is not getting enough importance now...I know A-Z of the Railways, nothing new has been done. The new metro and railway stations are because of my time. Just see the 2020 vision, I gave money for everything..."
"I started so many things, but they are only doing publicity of Vande Bharat trains. Where is Duronto Express? After the Rajdhani Express, Duronto was the fastest train...Today, the entire Railway Department is facing negligence. I feel proper care must be taken of the Railway Ministry...Right after the incident took place, state govt provided medical team, disaster teams, Ambulance and everything possible to normalise the situation..."
"When I was the Railways Minister, I saw 2-3 major train accidents after that I ensured that the anti-collision device was prepared and started. After that collision of trains stopped. What is happening in the railways today, no one knows...There are several issues in the Railways Ministry. Separate Railways budget has been stopped and this department is not getting enough importance now...I know A-Z of the Railways, nothing new has been done. The new metro and railway stations are because of my time. Just see the 2020 vision, I gave money for everything..."
"I started so many things, but they are only doing publicity of Vande Bharat trains. Where is Duronto Express? After the Rajdhani Express, Duronto was the fastest train...Today, the entire Railway Department is facing negligence. I feel proper care must be taken of the Railway Ministry...Right after the incident took place, state govt provided medical team, disaster teams, Ambulance and everything possible to normalise the situation..."
Will be forced to take legal recourse
- Yogendra Yadav, Suhas Palshikar write to NCERT over printing of their names in revised textbooks
Russia-Ukraine War
Russian air attack on Ukraine's Poltava region damages power lines, cuts electricity for over 50,000 consumers
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: Documents show goods train driver not at fault
The goods train that rammed into the Kanchanjunga Express between Ranipatra Railway Station and Chattar Hat Junction in West Bengal on Monday was allowed to cross all red signals as the automatic signalling had "failed", internal documents show. The document, a written authority called TA 912, was issued to the driver of the goods train by the station master of Ranipatra, authorising him to cross all red signals, a railway source said.
Manipur security situations meeting concludes
The meeting on Manipur security situations chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Ministry of Home Affairs in North Block, Delhi concludes
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: Casualty and injury updates
9 casualty (7 passengers and 2 Railway staff/crew), 9 grievous, 32 simple /minor injury
Surat to join Indian Navy's arsenal
Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi at Mallikarjun Kharge's residence
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party MP Rahul Gandhi and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrive at the residence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi
Kanchanjunga Express Accident: Railway Minister visits injured at North Bengal Medical College
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: West Bengal Governor heads to Bagdogra
- West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose leaves for Bagdogra from Kolkata airport
- He will meet the injured of the Kanchenjunga Express train accident in Darjeeling district
Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda on the Agniveer scheme
"For the last 3-4 days, one thing has been coming in the news that an internal survey of the Army has been done in which many flaws have been found in the Agniveer scheme...In this internal survey, some things have come out that steps are being taken to remove the flaws of the scheme like the tenure of Agniveer will be increased from 4 years to 7 years...Congress wants to clarify that this scheme is neither in the interest of the country nor in the interest of the Army, nor the youth and our demand is that this scheme should be stopped and the permanent recruitment of Army should be started again..."
Russia's Putin to visit North Korea on June 18-19
Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to North Korea from June 18 to June 19, at the invitation of the country's leader Kim Jong Un, North Korea' state news agency KCNA said.
Delhi Airport issues statement on power outage
- A voltage spike at Delhi airport's main grid briefly impacted all IGI terminals, affecting baggage acceptance and e-gates
- To maintain essential services, we proactively switched all terminals to DG load
- The power backup system, installed by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), was operationalised within a few minutes, and all back-up procedures were initiated to facilitate passengers at all touch points
- By 3:00 PM, the grid voltage had stabilized and was accepted at the MRSS breaker and all services were smoothly transitioned back from DG load to DTL grid load, and the DG supply was disconnected
Amit Shah chairs a high-level meeting to review security situation in Manipur
Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Intelligence Bureau Chief Tapan Deka, Army Chief General Manoj Pande, Army Chief (Designate) Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, GoC Three Core HS Sahi, Security Advisor to Manipur Kuldiep Singh, Manipur Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi, Manipur DGP Rajiv Singh and Assam Rifles DG Pradeep Chandran Nair joined the meeting
Warm congratulations, Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa on your re-election as the President of the Republic of South Africa. I look forward to working with you to further strengthen the India-South Africa strategic partnership
- PM Narendra Modi
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the rescue work was complete
Vashnaw said, "The rescue work is complete. Our primary focus is on restoration now. " The minister said he will go to the hospital, after reaching the accident spot. Vaishnaw said, "Rescue is complete. Our primary focus is on restoration now,"
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visits train accident site in Bengal's Rangapani
Delhi airport resumes operations after power cut, flights not affected
The outage, which lasted around seven minutes, affected baggage collection and entry at the e-gates.
Manipur DGP Rajiv Singh, former CRPF chief & security advisor to Manipur govt Kuldiep Singh, COAS General Manoj Pande, Army Chief designate Lt General Upendra Dwivedi and other officials arrive at the Ministry of Home Affairs in North Block, Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting today to review the security situation in Manipur.
Bharat is the only country, where prices of petrol and diesel over a representative period have come down in the case of petrol by about 2% or so and diesel by a little per cent instead of going up. How did we manage this? PM Modi reduced the excise duty levied by the Centre on two occasions, November 21 and May 2022. As a result, central excise duty came down and all the BJP states also reduced the VAT that they charged. If you go into the VAT figures it becomes clear. The difference in price between Itanagar and Chennai is Rs 9.90 for petrol, between Lucknow and Telangana is Rs 12.76, between Gandhinagar and Bengaluru is Rs 8.21, between Panaji and Kerala is Rs 12.35, between Guwahati and Kolkata is Rs 6.80. Between 2004 and 2014, Congress introduced petrol bonds. They floated Rs 1.41 lakh crores and today we are having to pay back Rs 3.20 lakh crores
- Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri on fuel price rise in Karnataka
I will reach Siliguri by 5.30 pm. After reaching Siliguri, I will visit the hospital and meet those who were injured in the incident. Our MPs and MLAs are also present there. The Union Railway Minister will also reach there shortly.
- Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Kanchanjunga Express train accident
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee blames BJP, accuses the ruling party of caring only for elections
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: They (Railway Ministry) don't care about passenger amenities. They don't even care about railway officials, railway engineers, railway technical staff and workers. They are also in trouble. Their old pension has been withdrawn. I am completely with the railway employees and railway officials. They are trying their best. But this government only cares about the election. How to go for hacking, how to go for manipulation, how to go for rig the election. I think they should give more time for the governance, not for utterance," Banerjee said
Manipur Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh arrives at MHA for a meeting with Union Minister Amit Shah
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to reach spot of accident soon
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister CR Paatil meet elected MPs from the state at Chief Minister's residence in Gandhinagar
Our administration was alert even before the government of India received the information. I have also been monitoring the situation since 9 am. The entire administration, including the chief secretary, the DM and the police. We have sent ambulances and doctors for the rescue operation.
- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the Kanchanjunga Express train accident
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident News Live Updates: 45 injured have been admitted to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: 45 injured have been admitted to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital. Two are undergoing a surgery, says says Darjeeling DM Dr Preeti Goyal.
PM Modi to release 17th installment of PM-KISAN scheme at Varanasi tomorrow
Kanchanjunga Express train accident: Assam CM Himanta Biswas Sarma speaks to Railway Minister
Kanchanjunga Express train accident: “I have spoken to the Railway Minister regarding the accident because the train was from Tripura and passes from Assam. There will be many passengers from Assam. We remain concerned about the passengers. We are waiting for details,” says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reaches Bagdogra airport
Evacuation of stranded tourists begins from Lachung, Sikkim
Two dumpers collide in Haryana's Jhajjar
Two dumpers have collided with each other. Fire broke out after the collision. Efforts are being made to extinguish the fire. No one has lost their life in the accident.
Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions very likely in many parts of UP & Bihar
Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions very likely in many parts of UP & Bihar; few parts of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana- Chandigarh-Delhi & Punjab whereas heatwave conditions very likely in isolated pockets of Jammu Division, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, MP & Jharkhand on 18 June, 2024
Aaditya Thackeray terms EC as 'Easily Compromised'
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray says, "We have won Amol Kirtikar's seat and we will go to court. EC is not the Election Commission it has become 'Easily Compromised'. If there was no EVM, BJP would not have won even 40 seats."
Budget 2024: Fin Min considering income tax rate cuts to boost consumption
India's non-cash payments on e-commerce platforms surges to 58.1% from 20.4% six years ago
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves War Cabinet
Israeli officials say Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his influential War Cabinet days after a key partner, Benny Gantz, bolted government
NCERT has no aversion to using either 'Bharat' or 'India' in textbooks, Constitution upholds both: NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani
Bharat' and 'India' to be used interchangeably in school textbooks, debate over it useless: NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: A relief train has been brought from Alipurduars for the passengers travelling in Kanchenjunga Express
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: Automatic signalling system was defective since 5:50 am
The automatic signalling system between Ranipatra Railway Station and Chattar Hat Junction in West Bengal, where a goods train hit Sealdah Kanchanjungha Express in the rear, was defective since 5.50 in the morning, reported PTI, citing a railway source. "Train No 13174 (Sealdah Kanchanjungha Express) departed Rangapani station at 8:27 am and stopped between Ranipatra railway station and Chattar Hat due to automatic signalling failure from 5:50 am," the source told PTI.
Power outage at Delhi Airport from past 20-25 mins; boarding and check-in facilities impacted
Reported by Reuters. ET Online has not verified this information.
EU countries give final approval to major plan to better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc, reports AP
19 trains cancelled after Kanchenjunga Express train accident
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Visuals from site
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: How did the accident happen?
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Himanta Biswa Sarma says many passengers likely from Assam
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "I have spoken to the Railway minister regarding the accident. The train was from Tripura & passes through Assam. There will be many passengers from Assam. We remain concerned about the passengers...Whatever needs to be done will be done."
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Accident direct result of mismanagement, says Rahul Gandhi
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: In a tweet, Gandhi said, "The news of the death of many people due to the accident of Kanchenjunga Express in West Bengal is extremely sad.I express my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. The government should immediately provide full compensation to all the victims or their families.Congress workers are requested to provide all possible assistance in relief and rescue efforts.The increase in railway accidents in the last 10 years is a direct result of the mismanagement and negligence of the Modi government, which results in loss of lives and property of passengers on a daily basis.Today's accident is another example of this reality - as a responsible opposition, we will continue to question this blatant negligence and hold the Modi government accountable for these accidents."
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: West Bengal Darjeeling MP Raju Bista visits train accident site in Ruidhasa
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Bista said, "The train coaches which were in good condition have been sent to Sealdah by attaching an engine to them. Our priority is to clear the track. NDRF and SDRF present at the spot."
Mumbai hospital gets bomb threat
A hospital situated in Mira Road, Mumbai has reportedly received a bomb threat through email. After receiving the threat of a bomb in a hospital in Mira Road, the police did the barricading to stop the movement of the people. The bomb squad and dog squad have reached the spot for investigation, Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police said today.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Toll at eight, says Railway PRO
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: According to Railway PRO, death toll is 8. A special train left from there (accident site to Sealdah) at 1240 hours. "Most of the passengers are from Malda and Bolpur. Most of the passengers are safe," says PRO Kaushik Mitra, Chief PRO, Eastern railway on West Bengal train accident.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Railway Minister announces enchanced ex-gratia compensation
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that enchanced ex-gratia compensation will be provided to the victims - Rs 10 lakhs in case of death and Rs 2.5 lakhs towards grievous and Rs 50,000 for minor injuries.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Officials trying to restore railway lines
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: In a bid to restore the railway lines, except the five coaches which came under the impact due to the accident in Rangapani, the rest of the Kanchanjunga Express are being taken to the next station in Aluabari.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Bad weather hampering rescue operations
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: As per our reporters, the rescue work is underway but is facing deterrence due to bad weather. NDRF team is working with SDRF at the site. The overhead wires have been damaged in the accident. Injured have been shifted to North Bengal Hospital.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Govt announces compensation
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: PM Modi has announced ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakhs from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 to each injured in the railway accident in West Bengal.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Most of the passengers are safe, says CPRO Eastern Railway
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: On the train accident near New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, CPRO Eastern Railway Kaushik Mitra said, “Most of the passengers are safe. Helpline booths are open everywhere. Our NDRF team and ambulances are at the spot. Deaths of two people have been confirmed so far." He, however, told TV channels that they are yet to ascertain the names of the deceased.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge attacks Modi govt, alleges 'utter mismanagement' of the Railway Ministry
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Kharge in a tweet said, "Extremely distressed by the Kanchanjunga Express train collision accident in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, where many people have lost their lives and several have been injured. The scenes of the accident are painful. Our heart goes out to the families of the victims. In this hour of grief, we express our solidarity and condolences to each one of them. We wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Immediate and full compensation must be provided to the victims. In the past 10 years, Modi Govt has indulged in the utter mismanagement of the Railway Ministry. As a responsible Opposition, it is our bounden duty to underline how the Modi Govt has systematically converted the Rail Ministry into a platform of 'Camera-driven' self-promotion! Today's tragedy is yet another reminder of this stark reality. Make no mistake, we will remain persistent with our questions and shall make the Modi Govt accountable for its criminal abandonment of the Indian Railways.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: "Driver and assistant driver of the goods train and guard of Kanchenjunga Express train have died in the incident," says Jaya Varma Sinha, Chairman & CEO Railway Board.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Railway Board chairman Jaya Verma addressing media persons on train accident
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: It seems there's a disregard of signal but we will know the real reason after a detailed investigation, said Railway Board chairman Jaya Verma.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Railway Board Jaya Verma says accident happened due to human error
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: "8 deaths, 25 injured in this accident. Prima facie suggests human error as the cause. The first indications suggest that this is a case of signal disregard. Kavach needs to proliferated, planned for West Bengal," says Jaya Varma Sinha, Chairman & CEO Railway Board.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Death toll in West Bengal train accident rises to 15
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: News wire agency PTI, quoting officials, claimed that the toll in the Kanchanjunga Express train accident near West Bengal's New Jalpaiguri has jumped to 15. As per PTI, 60 persons have been injured in the accident.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is leaving for Darjeeling to visit Kanchenjunga Express train accident site
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Helpdesk Numbers issued by Railways
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: KIR Emergency Help Desk No. - 6287801805
Commercial Control Katihar No. - 9002041952, 9771441956
NJP Station Emergency No. - 6287801758
AUB Emergency No. - 8170034235
KNE Emergency No. - 7542028020 & 06456-226795
DLK Emergency No. - 8170034228
BOE Emergency No. - 7541806358
SAMSI Emergency No. - 03513-265690, 03513- 265692
Commercial Control Katihar No. - 9002041952, 9771441956
NJP Station Emergency No. - 6287801758
AUB Emergency No. - 8170034235
KNE Emergency No. - 7542028020 & 06456-226795
DLK Emergency No. - 8170034228
BOE Emergency No. - 7541806358
SAMSI Emergency No. - 03513-265690, 03513- 265692
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Train might not have Kavach, says former Railways Minister Dinesh Trivedi
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: On Kanchenjunga Express train accident in West Bengal, Former Railways Minister Dinesh Trivedi says, "It is too early to talk about the cause of it but in the modern times it required an inquiry and deep corrections...I am guessing that possibly this engine did not have 'Kavach' (an automatic train protection (ATP) system)...I've no doubt that the govt will take corrective action."
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Kanchanjunga Express hit from the rear
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: As per Sabyasachi De, CPRO, NF Railway, "Around 25 people have been injured and they have been shifted to the nearby hospital. They are non-fatal injuries. The rescue operation is going on a war footing. We are trying to finish the rescue operation as soon as possible. Senior officials have already reached the site. According to the preliminary information that Kanchenjunga was hit from the rear by a goods train...We have information of 8 deaths."
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: PM Modi offers condolences to the victims of the train accident
Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: In a tweet, PM Modi said, "The railway accident in West Bengal is saddening. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to officials and took stock of the situation. Rescue operations are underway to assist the affected. The Railways Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw Ji is on the way to the site of the mishap as well."
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Toll in train accident rises to 13, claims Reuters
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident Live Updates: The local police told Reuters that the toll in the train accident in West Bengal have risen to 13. Officials have earlier put the toll at five.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Railways officials monitoring situation from Delhi
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: What we know so far
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident Live Updates: At 8:45 am this morning, a goods train collided with the Kanchanjunga train in West Bengal's New Jalpaiguri. The impact was so severe that several bogies were flung into the air. Here's what we know so far about the accident.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: Helpline numbers issued
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident Live Updates: The Indian Railways have issued helpline numbers for inquiry on the accident. Check details here.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: 10 buses enroute to accident site
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident Live Updates: "10 buses of North Bengal Rashtriya Paribahan Nigam have left for the accident site to rescue stranded passengers of the Sealdah-bound Kanchenjunga Express. Also, additional bus services from Siliguri-Kolkata from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay bus terminus will be operational from this afternoon," says Partha Pratim Roy, Chairman, North Bengal Rashtriya Paribahan Nigam (NBSTC).
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: President Droupadi Murmu expresses condolences for victims of train accident
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident Live Updates: "The news of the loss of lives due to a train accident in Darjeeling, West Bengal is deeply distressing. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured and success of relief and rescue operations," tweeted President Murmu.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Live Updates: RPF arrives at accident site
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident Live Updates: According to the police, RPF personnel have arrived at the accident site. They told local media that gas cutters will be used to clear goods train debris. Cops also said that local ambulances have been arranged.
Kanchanjunga Express passenger on accident
Low visibility behind Kanchanjunga Express train accident
This accident took place due to low visibility, as per reports.A bogie got mangled after Kanchanjunga express collided with a Freight train.
5 dead, 30 injured in train accident in West Bengal's Rangapani: Police
Action on war-footing: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on train acciden
"Shocked to learn, just now, about a tragic train accident, in Phansidewa area of Darjeeling district. While details are awaited, Kanchenjunga Express has reportedly been hit by a goods train. DM, SP, doctors, ambulances and disaster teams have been rushed to the site for rescue, recovery, medical assistance. Action on war-footing initiated," tweeted Banjere
Railways issue helpline numbers
Five dead in Bengal train accident
"Five passengers have died, 20-25 injured in the accident. The situation is serious. The incident occurred when a goods train rammed into Kanchenjunga Express," said Abhishek Roy, Additional SP of Darjeeling Police.
Railways Minister responds to train accident
"Unfortunate accident in NFR zone. Rescue operations going on at war footing. Railways, NDRF and SDRF are working in close coordination. Injured are being shifted to the hospital. Senior officials have reached site," tweeted Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Bengal train accident: Sealdah Eastern Railway sets up a control desk
Sealdah Eastern Railway has set up a control desk at Rangapani station after the Kanchenjunga Express train rammed by a goods train at Ruidhasa in Darjeeling district of West Bengal. Senior Ticket Collector, Raju Prashad Yadav says, "We haven't received any calls yet. Two women had come to inquire..."
Bengal Train Accident: Railway Minister, NDRF, and SDRF officials reach site, claims TV channel
Train Accident: What we know so far
As per reports, the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjungha Express collided with a goods train on Monday morning near New Jalpaiguri. There are unconfirmed reports of injury to a few persons in the accident that took place around 9 am, the divisional railway manager of NFR's Katihar Division said. However, some told TV channels that there have been casualties.
Visuals from train accident site
Visuals from train accident site
Chandrababu Naidu appoints Srinivasa Rao Yadav as TDP's Andhra Pradesh president
P Srinivasa Rao Yadav replaced Agriculture Minister K Atchhanaidu.
Kanchenjunga Express train has been hit by a goods train in Darjeeling district; disaster teams rushed to the site for rescue operations
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting in New Delhi at 4 PM today
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting in New Delhi at 4 PM today to review the security situation in Manipur. Senior officials from Centre, State Governments, Army and other Security Forces will attend the meeting.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah attends namaz offering on the occassion of Eid Al Adha at Chamrajapet Idgah ground, in Bengaluru.
PM Modi extends greetings on Eid-ul-Adha
Three men who tried to run SUV over Noida cops arrested
Three men, who had allegedly tried to run over two Noida policemen with their SUV, have been arrested and charged with attempt to murder. Police have also impounded the SUV.
4 kids drown in Bihar
Four children have drowned at Shivpur Ganga Ghat in Bhojpur district in Bihar. "Ex-gratia amount of Rs 4 lakhs each will be given to families of the deceased," says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.
Four Maoists killed in encounter with police in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district: Officials
Sri Lanka defeat Netherlands by 83 runs in their last group stage game of T20 World Cup in Gros Islet
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa will appear before CID today, in connection with a POCSO case filed against him.
Bangladesh now in Super Eight
The victory over Nepal has given Bangladesh a spot in the Super Eights stage, in Group 1 along with Afghanistan, Australia and India.
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh beat Nepal by 21 runs
Chasing 107 runs to win, Nepal were bundled out for just 85 runs.
Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose orders on-duty personnel of Kolkata Police to immediately vacate Raj Bhavan premises: Official.
Visuals from Bandipora
Gunshot heard in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora, cordon & search operation on
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan in India today for iCET initiative
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will be in New Delhi on Monday for the second meeting of the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET).Sullivan was scheduled to visit India earlier in February but due to other pressing commitments in the US, the annual review meeting was rescheduled for June 17-18.People familiar with the developments told ANI that Sullivan, along with Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, and other top officials, will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.US National Security Adviser Sullivan is also scheduled to meet his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval. This meeting will be followed by a joint statement between the two nations underscoring the progress made and the importance of the iCET mechanism for the two countries.
Visuals from Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer
Nepal set 107 to beat Bangladesh in T20 World Cup
Bangladesh must defend a total of 106 against Nepal to secure a place in the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup after struggling against an effervescent bowling attack.A victory for Bangladesh would earn them the final spot in the Super Eights stage, in Group 1 along with Afghanistan, Australia and India.A defeat would open the door to the Netherlands who face Sri Lanka in St.Lucia later on Sunday.If Bangladesh lose and the Netherlands win, the Dutch would go through only if they can also improve their run-rate over the Bangladeshis.
Philippine ship, Chinese vessel collide in South China Sea: Beijing
A Philippine ship and a Chinese vessel collided near the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea on Monday, Beijing's Coast Guard said."The Philippine replenishment ship ignored many solemn warnings from the Chinese side," Beijing's coast guard said in a statement, adding it "approached the... Chinese vessel in an unprofessional way, resulting in a collision".
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka loses 4th wicket. At 123-4 after 14.4 overs
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka loses third wicket. At 84-3
The set batsman Kusal Mendis (46) falls on the first ball of 12th over. Sri Lanka now 84-3.
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka on strong footing against Netherlands
After 11 overs, the Lankans are on a good footing making 84 for loss of just two wickets.
Eid Mubarak!
Ecuador landslide kills six, 30 others missing
At least six people were killed and 30 others remained missing after heavy rains triggered a landslide in a tourist region of southern Ecuador, authorities said. The emergency occurred in the municipality of Banos de Agua Santa, a picturesque area in Tungurahua province near the base of an active volcano."Due to the rains in the sector, there was a landslide of a magnitude that affected people and machinery," the National Secretariat of Risk Management said in a message to media. Several seaside resorts were closed, along with the main road into the area. Torrential rains began on Saturday night and carried into Sunday, hampering rescue efforts.
New Zealand Prime Minister's plane breaks down on way to Japan
The New Zealand defence force plane flying New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Japan broke down on Sunday, forcing the Prime Minister to take a commercial flight, his office confirmed on Monday.Luxon is spending four days in Japan, where he is expected to meet with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and spend time promoting New Zealand business.New Zealand media reported that the Boeing 757 broke down during a refuelling stop in Papua New Guinea, leaving the business delegation and journalists stranded in Port Moresby, while Luxon flew commercial to Japan.
Stock market to remain closed today for Bakri Eid
The stock market will be closed for trading on Monday on account of Bakri Eid. The trading is set to resume on Tuesday, according to the National Stock Exchange's (NSE) official website.The market will be closed on Monday in all segments, including stocks, derivatives, and SLBs. Additionally, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX) will be closed for the morning session on June 17 but will reopen in the evening from 5:00 PM until either 11:30 PM or 11:55 PM.
Evacuation of 1,200 stranded tourists likely to begin today
The evacuation of more than 1,200 tourists stranded in Sikkim's Mangan district might begin on Monday if the weather permits, as it could not take place during the day due to unfavourable conditions, an official said. If there are favourable weather conditions, the evacuation process will take place through air or road, Chungthang's Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Kiran Thatal said.He said the district administration is taking care of the lodging of the stranded tourists by getting them accommodated at various hotels in Lachung town where they were provided food at a nominal rate.At least six people have been killed in Sikkim due to landslides triggered by heavy rain over the past few days. The natural calamity has also damaged properties and disrupted power and food supplies and mobile networks in several areas, officials said.More than 1,200 tourists, including 15 foreigners, have been stranded in Lachung town due to the landslides.
T20 WC: Netherlands wins toss, elects to bowl against Sri Lanka
Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and elected to bowl first in a must-win match against Sri Lanka in their Group D match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Sunday (local time).If Bangladesh defeats Nepal, the Netherlands could be eliminated from the 2024 T20 World Cup before their match against Sri Lanka ends. However, the Dutch must defeat Sri Lanka by a large margin to keep their prospects of qualifying for the Super 8 round alive.The encounter also provides Sri Lanka with the opportunity to win for the first time in a campaign that has been extremely disappointing for the 2014 champions.
