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People attend funeral procession of militant Burhan Wani at his village in Tral of Jammu and Kashmir`s Pulwama district on July 9, 2016.

Burhan Wani death anniversary: J&K remains tense; social media sites, Internet services shut

The situation in Jammu and Kashmir remains tense ahead of the first death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.

Jul 7, 2017

Is the tea stall where PM Modi worked becoming a tourist spot? Here's the truth

That Prime Minister Narendra Modi started off selling tea at a stall on the Vadnagar railway station is known to many. Read to find out whether there is a plan to make that tea stall a tourist destination.

Jul 4, 2017

Prepare to travel in Economy AC coaches in trains at much lower prices

Indian Railways is planning Economy AC class coaches where the temperature will be neither too hot nor to cold, and the ticket price lower than AC coaches. Read to know more.

Jul 2, 2017

Maharashtra: Mangala Express engine wheel derails, affecting Central Railway service [PHOTO]

One wheel of the engine of the Mangala Lakshadweep Express, travelling from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Ernakulam, derailed near the Kalyan railway station in Maharashtra Friday, June 30. Read to know more.

Jun 30, 2017

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7th Pay Commission: Cabinet approves hike in HRA, other allowances for Central govt employees, pensioners; read list of all allowances here

The Union Cabinet retained 108 allowances, deferred decision on 12 and merged 34 with other benefits for Central government employees, almost 20 months after the 7th Central Pay Commission submitted its report. You can read the list of all allowances here.

Jun 28, 2017

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More & more Indians are preferring plane over train: Only nostalgia won't help railways survive the challenge

As India turns busier, the overburdened and slow railways in the country are lagging further and further behind air travelling. There is no easy route out for the railways that have only made to suffer all these decades.

Jun 28, 2017

Luxury on rails: Treat for passengers as 30 Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains set to get makeover

The Indian Railways has been receiving complaints relating to catering service, punctuality, toilet cleanliness and quality of linen, among other facilities provided in trains across the country.

Jun 26, 2017

World's highest railway line coming up from Bilaspur to Leh via Manali in India

Indian Railways is all set to begin the final location survey of the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line in Jammu and Kashmir this week, at an altitude of 3,300 metre. Read to know why India is building the highest railway track in the world.

Jun 25, 2017

Big deal with steel: Rs 5,000-cr JV between SAIL and ArcelorMittal may be closed next month

The proposed Rs 5,000-crore joint venture seeks to construct a cold rolling mill and other downstream finishing facilities in India.

Jun 25, 2017

BJP fawn club: How Bollywood seeks to cosy up to government

Bollywood, it seems, is striving to stay on the right side of the ruling dispensation.

Jun 23, 2017

Pro-Kannada activists protest against use of Hindi language on signboards in Bengaluru Metro

The protests, which started on social media under the hashtag '#NammaMetroHindiBeda', has already gathered 10 lakh responses.

Jun 22, 2017

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Alpha males Modi, Putin, Trump, Erdogan, Xi Jinping dominate our world: Shekhar Gupta

Veteran journalist Shekhar Gupta spoke about governance, global politics, business, GST and elections at the CoreNet Global event in Bengaluru.

Jun 21, 2017

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7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees can hope for good news on allowances; Air India privatisation gains momentum

There is a possibility of the Union Cabinet taking a decision on raising allowances for Central government staff as recommended by the 7th Pay Commission.

Jun 19, 2017

Railways to give 40,000 coaches a facelift under retro-fitment drive

Mission Retro-Fitment, launched by Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu, will involve improvement of furnishing and amenities in the coaches and installation of centre buffer couplers.

Jun 14, 2017

Suvarna Raj, a para-athlete who was given an upper berth to sleep in.

India takes pride in bullet trains but para-athlete forced to sleep on floor of Garib Rath Express

Suvarna Raj's request for a lower berth was not only ignored by railway authorities, but also by fellow passengers who refused to coordinate with her.

Jun 12, 2017

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