Consequential train accidents reduced from 135 in 2014-15 to 31 in 2024-25: Govt

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New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Consequential train accidents have reduced from 135 in 2014-15 to 31 in 2024-25, due to various safety measures taken over the years, the government has informed. There has been a steep decline in the number of accidents in the past 11 years.”It may be noted that the consequential train accidents during the period 2004-14 was 1711 (average 171 per annum), which has declined to 31 in 2024-25 and further to 3 in 2025-26 (up to June),” Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw i…

Uttarakhand flash floods: Rescue, relief operation underway in Harsil, Dharali

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Dehradun, Aug 9 (IANS) Relief and rescue operations continued for the fifth day on Saturday in flash floods-hit Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district.Army, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force and Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) are making coordinated and concerted efforts to rescue people from Harshil and Dharali.”Till 8 A.M. on Saturday, the ITBP jawans have been shifted to Matli,” Uttarkashi Police said in a post on social media platform X.”People stranded in t…

Not a single case of engine failure or breakdown due to ethanol blending: Hardeep Puri

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New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) There has not been a single case of engine failure or breakdown reported since ethanol 20 (E20) became a base fuel over the last 10 months, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has said.Citing Brazil’s example, he said the country has run on E27 for years without any issues.Some lobbies with vested interests are actively attempting to create confusion and derail India’s ethanol revolution. However, such efforts will not succeed, he added.The E20 …

TN to roll out more AC and luxury buses under transport expansion plan

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Chennai, Aug 9 (IANS) In a bid to modernise services and improve commuter comfort, the Tamil Nadu government has embarked on an ambitious plan to induct 4,300 new buses into its fleet. The expansion will be carried out in three phases. In the first phase, over 1,500 buses have already been brought into service and are operating on various routes.Notably, the Tamil Nadu State Rapid Transport Corporation (TNSTC) operates over 1,080 buses daily, serving more than one lakh passengers across the stat…

Over 100 flights delayed due to heavy rain in Delhi

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New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The national Capital woke up to torrential rain on Saturday, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and flight disruptions, marring the festive mood of Raksha Bandhan. According to Flightradar data, at least 105 flights were delayed due to the inclement weather.Of the delayed flights, 13 were inbound to Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) and 92 were outbound, throwing travel schedules into chaos.Though there were no mass cancellations, airlines…

Over 1.5 lakh people expected at TVK's second state conference in Madurai on August 21

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Chennai, Aug 9 (IANS ) More than 1.5 lakh people are expected to gather at Madurai’s Parapatti on August 21 for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) second state conference, which is anticipated to be one of the party’s largest political events to date. The conference comes ten months after TVK’s maiden state conference was held at Vikkaravandi in October 2024, which marked the party’s formal entry into large-scale political mobilisation.The upcoming event is expected to draw 1.2 lakh men, 25,000 …

Woakes weighs rehab gamble to be fit for Ashes after shoulder blow

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New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) England all-rounder Chris Woakes says he may opt for rehabilitation over surgery on his shoulder injury, despite the risk of a recurrence, in a bid to be fit for the Ashes later this year. The 36-year-old sustained a suspected dislocated shoulder on the opening day of England’s fifth-Test defeat to India at The Oval. Although ruled out for the rest of the match, Woakes returned to bat at number 11 with his left arm in a sling, as England chased a series-clinching win on…

Paula Badosa withdraws from U.S. Open with recurring back injury

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New York, Aug 9 (IANS) Former World No. 2 Paula Badosa has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming U.S. Open due to a recurring back injury, ending her hopes of repeating or bettering last year’s quarterfinal run at the Grand Slam in New York. The Spaniard, currently ranked No. 12, has not played competitively since her first-round defeat to Britain’s Katie Boulter at Wimbledon on June 30. The U.S. Tennis Association confirmed on Friday that Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann will replace Bados…

Divya Dutta: I was someone who was very marriage-oriented

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Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Actress Divya Dutta has talked about how her path to a single life unfolded organically and said that it’s better to live a peaceful, self-focused life than to be in a toxic relationship. Asked if there was a moment when she consciously chose the path to singlehood, or did it unfold naturally with her evolving priorities in life, Divya Dutta told IANS: “Absolutely.. It just happened organically over time.”The actress said that she initially did envision a traditional, mo…

Rashmika Mandanna: There are days when I remind myself constantly to pause

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Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna has emphasized the importance of self-reflection and journaling to stay connected with her inner self. Talking about what keeps her grounded through all the fame, travel, and chaos of being a pan-India star, Rashmika told IANS: “It’s the people that surround me. My family, my friends & my team provide me with utmost support, but they also help me stay grounded.”“Of course, my fans, who remind me why I do what I do & help me push thro…