Topic: Indain Railways
Solid iron reduced to mangled heaps of metal: Seemanchal Express survivors recount horror
PTI -
The Railways have clarified that only six people, including three women, have died in the train accident in Bihar's Vaishali district.
Railways to implement goods-for-ads barter system on trains
The Railways has decided to offer publicity on trains for goods and services on a trial basis.
On Camera
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Quad has a sea of challenges. Navy can take cue from a Maratha admiral who sank English ships
Even though Kanhoji’s navy held its own against the English and Portuguese, its fleet never truly modernised. Indian Navy could learn from his tale.
Under fire for spiraling inflation, Modi govt announces excise duty cut on fuels, LPG subsidy
It has also decided to enhance the fertiliser subsidy for farmers, and reduce import duty on some raw materials. ‘It is always people first for us!’ tweets prime minister.
Defence
India to ink ‘repeat order’ deal for 73,000 SiG 716 rifles from the US
In February 2019, 72,400 SiG 716 rifles of 7.62 x 51mm calibre were contracted from SIG Sauer Inc, USA, under government's 'Buy (Global) category', through fast track procedure.
Mandir or Masjid? New surveys not needed, just acceptance of truth & move towards reconciliation
That temples were destroyed and mosques built is undisputed history. The past can’t be changed, but we can’t deny the wrongs of the past either before we consider reconciliation.