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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat, Shatabdi trains to touch 160 kmph soon
Vande Bharat and Shatabdi trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad rout will operate at 160 kmph from August 15. Railway Board instructed Mumbai and Vadodara divisions to complete necessary work by June 30 for confirmatory oscillograph car runs. COCR is initiated to boost speeds above 120 kmph. Indian Railways project aims to expedite travel on busy routes. Current travel times are 5 hrs 15 mins (Vande Bharat) and 6 hrs 35 mins (Shatabdi) for the 491 km route. The increase in speed will potentially save 30 minutes.
What do a UP town, a physicist and a Bihar town have in common? Hint: Mars
Lal, Mursan and Hilsa are three craters on the surface of Mars, discovered by Ahmedabad's Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), that could hold proof that there was water on the red planet at some point in the past. The biggest crater of the three - Lal - has been named after the late Professor Devendra Lal, a legendary cosmic ray physicist from Varanasi and the director of PRL between 1972 and 1983.
Ahmedabad may mandate EV charging in new buildings
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) plans to make EV charging stations mandatory in new buildings to promote electric vehicles (EVs). They are offering incentives for installing charging stations and converting their vehicle fleet to EVs in alignment with the Gujarat Electric Policy 2021.
Should you buy a house now before property prices soar or wait for home loan interest rates to drop?
A favourable wealth effect, driven by a sharp rise in the equity markets, is enticing many first-time homebuy ers to take the plunge, while affluent buyers are looking for second homes. If you are a fence-sitter, still unsure about when to buy a house, this market presents a big dilemma. Is it the right time to buy a house?
United States of India: From Ahmedabad, Ooty, Mumbai, Delhi, meet USA's giant slayers
Meet the T20 World Cup debutants, the USA cricket team, who shocked the cricket world by defeating Pakistan. From Monank Patel's journey from India to his leadership, to Saurabh Netravalkar's academia-sports balance, and others like Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Milind Kumar, Nitish Kumar, and Jaspreet Singh, each player has a unique story of perseverance and dedication.
Adani group stocks surge up to 6% a day after Lok Sabha election results
Adani group stocks rebounded up to 6% on Wednesday after an initial 15% decline, triggered by election result disappointment. On Tuesday, all 10 Adani companies faced losses, shedding around Rs 3 lakh crore. Global brokerage Jefferies recommends buying Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, and Adani Energy Solutions.
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PV Sindhu invests in biofortified staples brand Better Nutrition
PV Sindhu, Indian badminton player, has injected an undisclosed amount in Better Nutrition, a biofortified staples brand from Greenday that offers agri-input services such as biofortified seeds, fertilisers and agronomic practices.
Sri Lanka police arrests wanted handler of 4 ISIS suspects detained in India
The arrested individual suspected of handling four Sri Lankans linked to ISIS, detained at Ahmedabad airport, was identified as Gerard Pushparaja Osman. Sri Lankan Police offered a cash award of Rs. 2 million for information on his whereabouts. Security forces suspect Osman, aged 46, facilitated the individuals' activities.
IBC rescued 3,171 distressed companies in eight years: Sitharaman
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has rescued 3,171 distressed companies and assisted in the shutdown of unviable firms since its introduction eight years ago. This is a marked improvement from the resolution of stress in less than 3,500 firms under the erstwhile Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) regime in 30 years, she said, pitching the IBC as a landmark piece of legislation.
Adani effect! Paytm shares jump 5% on deal talks between Vijay Shekhar Sharma and Gautam Adani
Shares of Paytm surged 5% as Gautam Adani considers investing in the company. Paytm founder met Adani to discuss a potential deal. Adani is also seeking investments from West Asian funds for Paytm, facing challenges after RBI restrictions.
Urbanisation led to 60% more night-time warming in Indian cities than non-urban areas: Study
A study by IIT Bhubaneswar found that urbanization has led to 60% more night-time warming in over 140 Indian cities compared to surrounding non-urban areas. Cities like Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Rajkot were most affected, with Delhi-NCR and Pune also experiencing significant warming. The urban heat island effect, where concrete and asphalt store and release heat, is the main cause. T
Rajkot fire tragedy: Gujarat High Court pulls up civic body, says it has no faith in state machinery
The Gujarat High Court has taken a strong stance following the tragic fire incident at the Rajkot Gaming Zone. The court criticized the civic body for its lack of action and held all municipal commissioners accountable for the incident. Justices Biren Vaishnav and Devan Desai expressed their disappointment in the state machinery's reactive approach after innocent lives are lost.
Game zone fire: Gujarat HC raps Rajkot civic body, says it doesn't have faith in state machinery
The court pulled up the Rajkot Municipal Corporation and asked whether it had turned a blind eye to such a big structure coming up in its vicinity, after the RMC's lawyer submitted that the TRP game zone had not asked for requisite permissions.
IPL 2024: SRH vs RR head-to-head, key players, where to watch and pitch report
RR secured their place in Qualifier 2 by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator, sealing a four-wicket victory in Ahmedabad. Conversely, SRH endured an eight-wicket loss against KKR in Qualifier 1, also in Ahmedabad. In head-to-head encounters, SRH and RR have clashed 19 times, with RR emerging victorious nine times, while SRH claimed victory on ten occasions.
Taxi trips from Bengaluru airport via apps set to become costlier
The fee increase is happening as the agreements between cab companies Ola, Uber and BluSmart and the Bengaluru International Airport Ltd (BIAL) are up for renewal. The airport operator is paid a certain fee on every ride, as per these contracts. This charge is then passed on by the cab aggregators to their passengers as airport pickup fee.
Apathy of urban electorate defining feature of Lok Sabha Polls
Home minister Amit Shah's constituency of Gandhinagar saw 59.8% polling, much less than 66.08% in 2019. The figure was 54.72% in Ahmedabad East against its 2019 percentage of 61.76. In Ahmedabad West, the trend was similar with 55.45% voting as against 60.8% in 2019. Cities of Jamnagar, Rajkot and Vadodara too showed downward trends. Agra's figure was 54.08%, against 59.12% in 2019.
Shah Rukh Khan hospitalised for heatstroke: How extreme heat can cause heart and brain problems
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has been discharged from Ahmedabad's KD Hospital after experiencing a heat stroke and dehydration. His wife, Gauri Khan, and close friend, Juhi Chawla, confirmed his recovery and expect him to return to support Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL final on Sunday. The incident coincides with a severe heatwave across India, prompting warnings and health advisories. The National Disaster Management Authority advises staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol, and seeking medical help if symptoms of heatstroke persist.
IPL 2024: Three special rules that will only apply to RCB vs RR eliminator match, Qualifier 2 and final games
IPL 2024 playoffs: RCB faces Rajasthan Royals in the eliminator in Ahmedabad today. The finals will be played in Chennai. The final, eliminator, qualifier matches are governed by three special rules.
SRH vs KKR IPL Qualifier 1 match today: Ahmedabad weather, pitch report, predicted XI and special game rules
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders clash in Qualifier 1 at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL 2024, promising explosive T20 cricket. Key players like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Pat Cummins are crucial for SRH. No rain is expected in Ahmedabad. The pitch report and probable XIIs featuring all key players are awaited.
IPL Playoffs: Kolkata Knight Riders take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1
High-flying Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, known for power-hitting, clash in IPL 2024 Qualifier 1. SRH is boosted by a recent win, while KKR seek momentum after rain interruptions. KKR's top scorer Phil Salt departed for national duty, leaving a gap in the lineup. SRH's Head and Abhishek Sharma bring firepower. The bowlers expected to play a crucial role in the clash.
Gujarat out of IPL play-off race after washout
Gujarat Titans' hopes of advancing to the playoffs were dashed as rain led to the abandonment of their IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Ahmedabad on Monday, without a single ball being bowled. Each team received one point from the match, solidifying Kolkata's position at the top of the table and ensuring their place in the top two, making them the sole team to have secured qualification for the next stage.
Swiggy told to pay Rs 1,000 for failing to refund Rs 104, court says mental harassment
Swiggy court-directed to compensate consumer for mental harassment due to a cancelled order, refund remaining amount with interest, and pay compensation. Bengaluru court also ordered Swiggy to refund Rs 5,000 for undelivered ice cream.
Akshaya Tritiya 2024: When is the best time to buy gold in my city? Check city-wise shubh muhurat
Akshaya Tritiya 2024 Shubh Muhurat: Akshaya Tritiya, celebrated on the third lunar day of the bright half of the month of Vaisakha, holds great significance in Indian culture. It is believed that buying gold on this day ensures unending wealth. In 2024, Akshaya Tritiya falls on May 10-11, with the best time to buy gold being from May 10, 05:33 AM to May 11, 02:50 AM. This festival is considered auspicious for new ventures and is associated with perpetual prosperity and good fortune.
Arvind SmartSpaces reports highest-ever sales at Rs 1,107 crore in FY24
Arvind SmartSpaces reported its highest-ever sales at Rs 1,107 crore in 2023-24, up 38% from the previous year. The company's net profit increased 62% to Rs 41.6 crore, while revenue from operations grew 33% to Rs 341 crore. The company acquired new projects with a topline potential of Rs 4,150 crore, and is set to deepen its presence in Gujarat, Bengaluru, and Maharashtra. Demand optimism in residential markets is expected to continue in the medium term.
After Delhi-NCR, nearly six schools in Ahmedabad receive bomb threats through email
Ahmedabad Schools Bomb Threat: Days after more than 130 schools in the Delhi-NCR region were targeted, nearly six schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threats via email. As of now, the Ahmedabad Police are investigating the matter. Further details on the threats are expected to emerge. Following panic in the national capital and neighboring areas, the Special Cell of Delhi Police has filed an FIR against unidentified individuals under Section 120B of the IPC and IPC 506 in connection with threatening emails sent to schools.
35 Muslim candidates contesting Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat; none fielded by Congress
Gujarat Congress's minority department chairman Vajirkhan Pathan said, "The party has traditionally fielded at least one candidate from the Muslim community in the Lok Sabha elections in the state, especially from Bharuch. This time it was not possible as the seat went to the AAP."
From IITs to IIMs, leading educational institutions in India dial up efforts to attract students with disabilities
IITs and IIMs, including IIT Madras and IIM Calcutta, prioritize inclusivity by supporting students with disabilities like Sachin Kumar. Through various initiatives and collaborations, these institutes strive to create an accommodating and diverse learning environment.
NCLT admits insolvency resolution plea against listed infra firm Sadbhav Engineering
“The applicant (SS Infra) has proved before us that the outstanding operational debt is more than rupees one crore, which is due to the applicant by the respondent and that the respondent (Sadbhav Engineering) has defaulted in payment,” said the division bench of judicial member Shammi Khan and technical member Sameer Kakar, in its order of April 22.
Ahmedabad-Delhi bullet train project: Total travel time, proposed stations, and other details
BJP promises bullet trains in manifesto. Ahmedabad-Mumbai project progresses. New high-speed rail project to reduce travel time. Route includes key stations. NHSRC oversees the project, utilizing LiDAR surveys for connectivity.
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