India’s first Vande Bharat freight train hits 130 kmph during trial run on Ahmedabad-Mumbai route

Rajasthan SET 2026: Students in Jaipur Boycott Exam Over 30-Minute Paper Delay

Students appearing for the Rajasthan SET 2026 examination in Jaipur staged a protest and refused to sit the test after question papers arrived nearly 30 minutes past the scheduled start time. The delay triggered serious concerns among candidates about irregularities in the conduct of the exam. Protesters demanded that the examination be held afresh, citing the disruption as unacceptable for a competitive test. The incident highlights recurring challenges surrounding the administration of large-scale competitive exams in India. As of the latest reports, authorities have yet to officially confirm the current status of the examination.

PM Modi extends best wishes to Xi as Brics chairship passes to China

Indonesian Ferry Sinks in Java Sea: 6 Dead, 130 Missing, 107 Rescued

A ferry sank in the Java Sea off Indonesia, resulting in at least 6 deaths. Rescue operations recovered 107 survivors from the water. Around 130 people remain missing following the incident. Authorities are continuing search and rescue efforts to locate those unaccounted for.

Amit Shah calls for authentic decolonisation of India's history and knowledge

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stressed the need to decolonise India's history and knowledge systems in an authentic manner. He clarified that this process is not about erasing history but about freeing knowledge from ideological constraints. Shah underlined the importance of preserving India's traditional knowledge and ancient manuscripts. He proposed building a broader national network to share and promote India's heritage collections. The minister also called for harnessing Indology for the benefit of both India and the wider world.