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Spain: At least 68 people have been killed and several others injured after two high speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday, October 28, triggering a major emergency response and the suspension of rail services connecting Madrid with Ciudad Real and Andalusia. The accident occurred in the province of Toledo on the Madrid to Seville high speed rail line. Spain’s rail infrastructure operator ADIF confirmed that services had been suspended following a rear end collision involving two trains. A southbound Renfe AVE train reportedly struck a stationary Iryo train, causing several carriages to derail and tumble down an embankment. The…

New Delhi: India is closely monitoring major geopolitical developments in West Asia, including reported discussions in Tehran involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan and Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi was following developments in the region that could have implications for India’s interests. His remarks came amid reports of diplomatic efforts in Tehran aimed at reducing regional tensions and securing a ceasefire between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi group, with Iran reportedly facilitating the discussions. Reports have indicated that senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan and Iran participated in…

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks that the Tata Group is being “criminally destroyed”, accusing the Leader of the Opposition of politicising commercial disputes and spreading distrust towards Indian industry. The exchange took place on Wednesday after Gandhi raised concerns about the ongoing dispute within the Tata Group. In a post on social media, he alleged that business leaders were afraid to speak out and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of treating Indian businesses as their “plaything”. Gandhi also questioned the silence of…

New Delhi: Air pollution in Delhi came into focus during a Supreme Court hearing on Wednesday, with Justice Vikram Nath pointing out that lawyers can avoid exposure by working from home and appearing virtually, while judges must attend court to hear cases in person. The observation came during proceedings on a petition related to pollution. Senior advocate Indira Jaising requested that the matter be listed on November 17, after Diwali. However, the opposing side pressed for an earlier hearing, citing concerns that pollution levels in Delhi and the surrounding areas could worsen after the festival. Jaising remarked that pollution remained…

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) with a total outlay of ₹10,000 crore until the financial year 2039 to 2040. The initiative aims to establish a globally competitive container manufacturing industry in India and strengthen the country’s maritime and logistics infrastructure. The scheme is expected to create around 3,000 direct jobs and more than 50,000 indirect employment opportunities. It will also support ancillary industries involved in producing specialised steel, corner castings, wooden frames, paints and other components required for container manufacturing. Announced in the Union Budget 2026…

New Delhi: India could face around 55,000 additional heat related deaths between October and March as the effects of a powerful El Niño intensify, according to projections from the Climate Impact Lab’s El Niño Heat Mortality Tracker. The forecast places India among the countries expected to experience the heaviest toll from rising temperatures over the coming months. The tracker estimates that more than 373,000 additional people worldwide could die from heat related causes during the six month period. The projected deaths are expected to be concentrated largely in developing countries, where exposure to extreme temperatures and limited access to cooling…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa cricketer Darshan Misal has achieved a significant milestone in his domestic cricket career by completing 200 wickets in the Ranji Trophy, marking an important accomplishment in his journey in India’s premier domestic first class tournament. Misal’s achievement highlights his contribution to Goa cricket and his performances in the prestigious competition. Reaching the 200 wicket mark is a notable milestone for any bowler competing at the highest level of domestic cricket, reflecting his ability to make an impact over multiple seasons. The Goa Cricket Association (GCA) congratulated Misal on reaching the landmark and acknowledged his achievement as…