Rail modernisation: Railways plans 260 Vande Bharat sleeper rakes; phased rollout with advanced safety, comfort features

The government has planned to manufacture 260 rakes of Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets as part of efforts to upgrade long-distance rail travel with advanced safety systems and passenger comfort features, according to Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.The programme will be executed in phases covering prototype development, testing, trials…

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Scientists may have uncovered the secret behind the universe’s first supermassive black holes |

For years now, astronomers have been witnessing what seems like an ever-growing puzzle regarding the early formation of the universe. According to recent findings, some supermassive black holes, with masses ranging up to one billion times larger than the sun’s, were formed within less than a billion years following the formation of the universe itself….

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‘Love Insurance Kompany’ box office collection day 4: Pradeep Ranganathan’s futuristic romance struggles; Collects Rs 3 crore | Tamil Movie News

Love Insurance Kompany witnessed a sharp 60% drop on Day 4, collecting Rs 3 crore net. The Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty starrer has now crossed Rs 38.50 crore worldwide. Despite a promising start, mixed reviews are affecting its momentum. Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty starrer ‘Love Insurance Kompany’ has seen a sharp drop in…

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Quote of the day by David Eagleman: “Since we live in the heads of those who remember us, we lose control of…” |

David Eagleman (Image: Wikipedia) There is something slightly unsettling in the way David Eagleman puts this idea. It does not sound like a dramatic statement at first, more like a passing observation, but it stays in the mind longer than expected. The thought is simple enough on the surface. People do not just exist as…

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Mitchell Starc named ICC Men’s Player of the Month after stellar Ashes performance | Cricket News

Mitchell Starc of Australia (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Australia’s star fast bowler Mitchell Starc has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December, following a dominant display in the 2025-26 Ashes series against England. The 35-year-old left-armer was exceptional with both ball and bat, taking 31 wickets across the series while…

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Asian stocks today: Markets trade in green after Wall Steet’s strong rally; Nikkei jumps over 2% to record highs

Asian stocks traded in green on Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street’s gains and sustained enthusiasm around the artificial intelligence boom. Investors also kept close eye on US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, delivered during Asian trading hours. In Japan, Nikkei benchmark index touched a fresh record, leading the positive mood across the region.Nikkei…

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Rahul Gandhi: ‘Sitting inside CBSE’: Rahul Gandhi’s ‘beware of pickpockets’ warning amid OSM row; flags re-evaluation fees | India News

Rahul Gandhi with CBSE students. NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi Monday targeted the CBSE for charging students a range of fees for re-evaluation, even when discrepancies stem from the board’s own errors.Targeting the entire process of charging the students, the Congress leader said: “When education is turned from a service into…

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