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Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derails in UP April 15, 2017 10:52

At least eight coaches of the Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derailed on Saturday morning in Uttar Pradesh. The train derailed between Rampur and Mundapana, near a bridge over the Koshi River. No casualties have been reported so far. Railways minister Suresh Prabhu tweets: “Personally monitoring the situation. Directed senior officers to rush to the spot.Ensure speedy relief and rescue operations,” adding that an enquiry has been ordered into the incident and strict action will be taken against defaulters, if any. A rescue train has been arranged for the passengers and fortunately no major injuries have been reported yet, said Neeraj Sharma, CPRO, Northern Railways. -Trains delayed due to the derailment. -Ministry of railways, says no casualties reported. -At least 10 people were sustained minor injuries in the accident. -No casualties have been reported so far. A few injured passengers have been admitted to the nearby district hospital. The accident is the latest string of similar incidents the public transporter has suffered in recent months. The Indian government faces challengers in turning around the colonial-era rail network that carries more than 23 million passengers every single day. In November last year, at least 142 people were killed and more than 200 were injured, when 14 coaches of the Indore-Patna Express derailed in Dehat, Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. In January, at least 32 died and more than 50 were injured, when Bhubaneswar Express derailed in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. Last month, nearly 50 were injured, when eight coaches of the Jabalpur-Nizamuddin Mahakaushal Express derailed in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. Most of these accidents were attributed to lack of maintenance and poor infrastructure. 24,000 Indians still in war-torn countries AMandeep

24,000 Indians still in six war-torn countries April 07, 2017 10:45

The Indian government announced on Tuesday that there are 28,084 Indians currently residing in sex war-torn regions, including in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs General V. K. Singh (retired) said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha that approximately there are about 11,000 Indians in Iraq, an estimated 8,000 are in Lebanon and 3,000 are in Afghanistan. As per information available with the ministry, 27 Indians were kidnapped during 2015, 2016 and 2017, said Singh, while responding top a separate query on Incidents of Indians being taken hostage in foreign countries. The minister said that one of the kidnapped continues to be in captivity in Yemen since 2016, while 25 have been released and one has died. In yet another query on complaints about Non Residential Indians (NRI) marital disputes, the ministry has received 2,485 such complaints from 2014 to 2017 (till date) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said. Now Talaq Through Advertisments AMandeep

Iran releases 15 Indian fishermen April 03, 2017 13:31

15 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were arrested in October last year for entering Iranian waters without permission have been released, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted on Monday. “I am happy to inform that Iran has released our fifteen fishermen from Tamil Nadu. They were detained with their three Bahrani boats who were arrested with their three Bahraini boats,” Ms Swaraj tweeted. The 15 fishermen released during the weekend were among 37 other Indian fishermen, who were arrested in the waters near Iran last year. Iranian coast guards arrested Indian fishermen on October 22nd, when they were on their way from Bahrain to Sharjah. The court order came within a week after India released a British citizen of Iranian-origin, who was facing charges in India. With the release of these 15 fishermen, Iran now has 22 other Indian fishermen in its custody, who were detained between August 2016 and January 2017. The release of fishermen is a positive sign for India-Iran ties following Iran’s objection to former Pakistani Army Chief General Raheel Sharif for joining the Saudi-led coalition of Islamic forces. AMandeep

UK to trigger Brexit on March 29 March 20, 2017 18:51

United Kingdom, Prime Minister Theresa May will active Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which is the formal notification of the UK’s intention to leave the European Union (EU) on March 29th, a spokesperson for the UK leader said on Monday. The British government has informed European Council President Donald Tusk's office of Theresa May's intention "Last June, the people of the UK made the historic decision to leave the EU. Next Wednesday, the Government will deliver on that decision and formally start the process by triggering Article 50," Brexit minister David Davis said in a statement. The move will start a 2 year negotiating period in which the UK and the EU hope to agree on the terms of Britain’s exit and reach a deal on the shape of their future relationship, most prominently in the terms of trade between the two. AMandeep

5.9 Earthquake hit around Nicobar Islands March 14, 2017 10:24

A strong earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale today (March 14th) hit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. A unit of the Ministry of Earth Sciences the earthquake’s epicenter was in the Nicobar Islands region, occurred at 8:21 a.m. at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the National Center of Seismology. The earthquake was not so powerful to merit a tsunami warning. There is a dedicated tsunami warning center in India that sends warning to states and neighboring littoral countries in case of an earthquake. There were no immediate reports of loss of life or property. Another earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale jolted Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir at 5:48 a.m. AMandeep

India beat Australia by 75 runs in 2nd test March 07, 2017 15:50

India- 189, 274. Australia- 275,122. India made the impossible, possible; India has defeated Australia in an exemplarily played match on the fourth day of the 2nd test in Nagpur.’ Despite failing to set a huge target in both the innings, the home side tackled well against the Australian openers. Though Australia performed better than the home side in the first innings, Virat Kholi’s captaincy gave a boost to the fielding side and stopped the Kangaroos at mere 122. A target of 188 was never enough. That’s what experts believed. But, team India believed in themselves and ensured that 188 seemed to far a cry for the Aussies. Ravichandran Ashwin was awarded the bankable player of the match for his outstanding performance by taking total 8 wickets in both the innings (6 in the second). KL Rahul was awarded the Man of the Match for his steady performance of 90 runs off 205 balls in the first innings. AMandeep

Pakistan behind 26/11 Mumbai attacks, admits former Pakistan NSA March 06, 2017 17:21

Mahmud Ali Durrani the Former Pakistan National Security Advisor (NSA) admitted that 2008 Mumbai terror attack was carried out by a terrorist group based in his country. This is the first admission, by a high-ranking Pakistani official confirming India’s stand that the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) plotted and executed the massacre nine years ago. "I hate to admit that the 26/11 Mumbai attack carried out by a terror group in Pakistan is a classic trans-border terrorist event," said Durrani. Durrani was the NSA when 10 terrorists from Pakistan sailed into Mumbai on 26th November 2008 and killed 166 innocent people. Durrani was speaking at the 19th Asian Security Conference held at the Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses in New Delhi. US assured India of speedy justice to hate crime victims AMandeep

5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Manipur February 24, 2017 18:32

Today evening at 5:32 p.m. IST a earthquake hit Singngat, Manipur The earthquake’s magnitude has been recorded at 5.5 Ritcher scale. According to the tweet posted by Independent scientific organization the epicentre of the quake was 95 km northeast of Aizwal, the capital city of Mizoram. This is the second earthquake in the region. Earlier this month a earthquake of 4.5 magnitude hit Meghalaya and its neighboring states, there were no reports of any casualties or damage, yet. AMandeep

India Dominates Australia on Day 1 February 23, 2017 18:22

The day 1 of the 1st India vs Australia Test in Pune put the home team in a commanding position. Umesh Yadav the right arm pacer took impressive four wickets and was ably supported by the Indian spinners as Australia ended the day at 256/9. Umesh boosted up his delivery after the tea session as he took three quick wickets in the form of Matthew Wade, Steve O'Keefe and Nathan Lyon. Indian spinners rattled Australia’s top order batsmen after ending skipper Steve Smith’s brief resistance. The visiting were just 153 for at tea with Matt Renshaw (38), who returned to bat after earlier retiring with a stomach upset, and Mitchell Marsh (2) batting at the break. Ravichandran Ashwin pocketed Smith late in the afternoon session as Smith braved the heat for his dogged performance 27 runs off 95 balls. Smith had a crucial partnership run with Shaun Marsh (16) and Peter Handscomb (22) before giving away a catch to Indian skipper Virat Kholi at mid-wicket. Australia’s furiosity was calmed with the key wicket of David Warner (38) and with the temporary retirement of the left handed Renshaw on 36. The openers put an 82 run partnership before pacer Umesh Yadav broke Warner’s defenses before the lunch break. Warner impressively tackled the Indian spinners with good foot movement. But he was bowled by Umesh off a good length delivery that hit the bat first en routing to stumps. The match is the first in a four-Test series between the world's two top-ranked sides. Ashwin the ICC Cricketer of the year AMandeep

ISIS releases kidnapped Indian doctor after 18 months February 22, 2017 11:31

An Indian doctor who was abducted by ISIS in Libya has been freed after 18 months. External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted on late Tuesday night saying that “they have rescued Dr. Ramamurthy Kosanam in Libya. Doctor has suffered a bullet injury. She said that they are bringing Dr. Kosanam to India shortly. With this, all the six Indians have been rescued abducted in Libya. Swaraj appreciate the good work done by the mission there." Dr Ramamurthy from Eluru, Andhra Pradhes was working for for Lbn-E-Sina Hospital at Sirte, when he was abducted on 8th September 2015 along with some others. In November last year two Telugu professors were released who were kidnpaaed by ISIS in Libya. BSF Gunned down terrorist near LOC AMandeep

Sudha Murthy new trust member of TTD February 20, 2017 11:08

Renowned Social worker Sudha Murthy took oath as a member of the trust board of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthnams (TTD) on Sunday (Feb 19). The executive officer of TTD D Sambasiva Rao administered the oath at the Tirumala temple. After offering her prayers to Lord Venkateswara, Sudha Murthry was rendered Vedasirvachanam by Veda pundits in Ranganayakula Mandapam. Later Murthy was presented with prasadams along with a laminated photo of the Lord Venkateswara by the Chairman of TTD trust board Ch Krishna Murty. Murthy then thanked Lord Venkateswara for providing her the opportunity to serve the pilgrims. She said that almost six decades ago, she visited the sacred place to attend a family ritual. Now Murthy is excited to be a part in the service of the Almighty. Amul celebrates ISRO’s success in its own way AMandeep

Delhi Boy bagged Rs 1.25Cr Placement February 17, 2017 13:08

These days landing in a decent job is becoming more and more difficult for engineering students in the country. But, there are some, who are setting high standers by standing out of the line and grabbing top spots in some the worlds more reputed companies. Just being a 21-years-old student of the Delhi Techical university (DTU) has bagged an offer which is a dream for many. Siddharth has been placed for Rs 1.25 crore per annum from the U.S. based cab hailing service, ‘Uber Technologies’. His is designated as a Software engineer at the company’s San Fransisco office. While his basic pay is Rupees 71 lakhs, the gross salary goes up to 1.25 crore by adding other benefits. “IT WAS A DELIGHT TO HAVE RECEIVED THE JOB OFFER AND I AM NOW LOOKING FORWARD TO MOVE TO SAN FRANCISCO.” After going through a long and rigorous recruitment process in which Siddharth had to solve problems on the spot, he has been asked to join the Uber’s San Fransisco office. The Uber’s offer is DTU’s second best in History. Two years back in 2015, Google hired an engineer for Rs 1.27 crore package, R.S. Walia the DTU’s head of Trainging and Placement said. WE ALREADY HAVE 1050 OFFERS FROM DIFFERENT COMPANIES. AROUND 200 COMPANIES HAVE ALREADY VISITED THE COLLEGE AND MORE IN THE LINE.” 7 year old girl’s letter to join Google AMandeep