India's first bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is progressing well. Initial operations will commence using Indian high-speed trains in 2027. Japan's next-generation E10 Shinkansen trains will be introduced later, after 2030. The first operational stretch will connect Surat and Bilim
LPG subsidy spending may surpass one lakh crore rupees in FY27. This projection significantly exceeds the budget's thirty thousand crore rupee allocation. Higher fuel prices and ongoing war uncertainty are driving this increased subsidy burden. Government finances face pressure from these rising sub
Pelé, who died in 2022, was just 17 years old when he scored twice in Brazil's 5-2 victory over hosts Sweden in the World Cup final at Rasunda Stadium. He remains the youngest player to score in a World Cup final.
The Special Investigation Team probing Ram Temple donations seeks more time. An interim report will be submitted directly to the Supreme Court on Monday. The SIT was formed at the request of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. An earlier report led to eight arrests and recovery of nearly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated Indian Railways' rapid electrification aids national energy security. Electrification over twelve years prevented a standstill during Middle East crises. Less than thirty percent of the rail network was electrified before 2014. Nearly ninety-nine percent of India'
A woman and her lover allegedly murdered her husband during a family pilgrimage. The victim was lured to a remote temple road and ambushed. His wife secretly tracked their location for her accomplices. The couple's young daughter was present during the brutal attack. Police arrested the wife, her lo
Kamaru Usman believes victory over former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis could move him one step closer to another UFC title. In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia. com, the former welterweight champion reflects on his lengthy layoff, his pursuit of a second world title, the challenge
NITI Aayog proposes six national initiatives for India's biotechnology sector. This roadmap aims for a $691 billion bioeconomy by the year 2035. These missions will strengthen capabilities in healthcare and agriculture. They also focus on industrial biotechnology and disease surveillance. The plan i
A 72-year-old woman will receive land compensation awarded nearly fifty years ago. The Andhra Pradesh high court found the money never reached the landowner, despite the award. The court directed authorities to pay the original amount with 12 percent annual interest. This payment must be made within
Meryl Streep, an acclaimed actress, is celebrated for her versatile roles and impactful screen presence. Her career began with voice training and progressed through theatre and numerous film successes. Streep's iconic performances include roles in 'The Devil Wears Prada' and 'The Iron Lady'. She has
The FIFA World Cup champions will receive exclusive championship rings for the first time. These rings will debut after the 2026 final between Spain and Argentina. One side features the trophy, and the other reflects the winning nation's identity. A limited collection of 2,026 rings will be availabl
In an era of advanced technology, online rental scams have become more cunning, leveraging artificial intelligence to deceive unsuspecting tenants. Fraudsters craft fake property listings and convincingly impersonate landlords. To safeguard against these scams, it's crucial for renters to be cautiou
In an incident highlighting political disconnect, a BJP MLA disregarded the pleas of villagers at a public grievance meeting, insisting they were not his voters. In protest, the villagers placed a child atop the MLA’s vehicle to draw attention to their pleas concerning water and electricity shorta
Slavko Vincic will referee the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain. This prestigious assignment follows a past controversy involving a police raid. Vincic was questioned as a witness and cleared of any wrongdoing. He has previously officiated a match involving Argentina in 2022.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde rejected the BMC inquiry report on the Chembur tree crash. She directed the civic administration to conduct a fresh investigation into the incident. Corporators criticized the report for failing to fix accountability for the child's death. The report imposed only a nominal