PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina to jointly inaugurate cross-border rail project on November 1
Monday, 30 October 2023 The 15-km rail link (5km in India and 10km in Bangladesh) will boost cross-border trade and significantly reduce the travel time between Agartala and Kolkata via Dhaka, the officials said. The trial run of the project will take place at 12pm on Monday. It encompasses one major bridge and three minor bridges. "At present, it takes about 31 hours to reach Kolkata from Agartala by train, which will be reduced to just 10 hours," an official said.
Union home minister Amit Shah, at a rally in Ahmedabad on Sunday – and later in rallies in western Uttar Pradesh -- said PM Narendra Modi has guaranteed people.. IndiaTimes
Seizing upon Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s remark about “rajas and maharajas who would loot the poor” as an insult to the legacy of greats, PM Narendra Modi.. IndiaTimes
During a fierce storm and torrential rain, a section of the ceiling at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam, collapsed on Sunday, causing the diversion of six flights. Officials reported that airport operations returned to normal by Monday. The incident prompted a 45-minute suspension of activities at the airport, with six flights redirected to Agartala and Kolkata. Normal operations resumed, allowing the flights to return to Guwahati once more. A purported video of the incident has emerged on various social media platforms.
#JalpaiguriStorm #GuwahatiAirport #RoofCollapse #StormDamage #NoInjuries #AirportSafety #EmergencyResponse #WeatherAlert #InfrastructureConcerns #SafetyFirst
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The Calcutta HC firmly stated on Tuesday that individuals incapable of upholding peace throughout a six-hour celebration do not merit elected representation... IndiaTimes
The Enforcement Directorate carried out synchronized searches in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Delhi as part of an investigation into the illegal online forex.. IndiaTimes
West Bengal: CCTV visuals from Dream Guest House in Kolkata, where the two prime suspects of The Rameswaram Cafe blast case stayed from 25th March to 28th March using fake identity. Both accused have been sent to police custody for 10 days. Ashraf Ali, Receptionist at Dream Guest House, says "They came on 25th March and showed their Identity cards, and we provided them a room. They checked out from the Hotel on 28th March. When the officials from NIA arrived, they went through the entry register and started an investigation.
#BengaluruBlast #RameshwaramCafeBlast #RameshwaramCafeBengaluru #BengaluruRameshwaramCafeBlast #BengaluruBlastAccusedArrested #BengaluruBlastAccusedVideo #DreamGuestHouse #BengaluruBlastCCTV #NIA
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) apprehended two suspects - Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Abdul Matheen Taha - in connection with Bengaluru's Rameswaram Cafe blast case on Friday. The two were nabbed near West Bengal's Kolkata. Mussavir Hussain Shazib has been identified as the alleged "mastermind" behind the low-intensity blast that occurred at a prominent eatery in Bengaluru on March 1. Shazib is accused of placing the improvised explosive device (IED) at the cafe. Additionally, Abdul Matheen Taha is implicated as a co-conspirator in the incident. Both Taha and Shazib hail from Thirthahalli in Shivamogga district, according to statements from the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
#BengaluruBlast #RameshwaramCafe #Arrested #SuspectApprehended #JusticeServed #SecurityAlert #LawEnforcement #CrimeNews #Terrorism #InvestigationComplete
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A devastating fire in Dhaka, Bangladesh, originating from a biryani restaurant, claimed 43 lives and left many injured. Survivor Mohammad Altaf recounted a narrow escape, highlighting the heroic efforts of colleagues amidst tragedy. The incident underscores ongoing safety challenges in the country, prompting calls for improved regulations and enforcement across all industries to prevent future disasters.
#Dhaka #Bangladesh #BangladeshMall #MallFire #Bangladeshfire #Dhakanews #Bangladeshnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Opposition figures in Bangladesh sought to stoke anti-India sentiments, particularly as Sheikh Hasina secured her fourth consecutive term in office, bolstering her close ties with India. After months of silence, Prime Minister Hasina has launched a full-scale offensive against the opposition's "Boycott India" campaign. Known for her fondness for traditional attire like the sari, Hasina utilised this cultural symbol to confront her political adversaries.
#Bangladesh #SheikhHasina #OppositionBNP #BoycottIndia #IndiaOut #BNP #Campaign #HasinaVsBNP #Dhaka #PoliticalTensions
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Delhi Is the ‘Most Polluted’ , Capital City in the World.
The capital of India was found to be the
world's most polluted capital city in 2023,
according to air-quality monitoring group IQAir.
India was also ranked as the
third-most polluted country after
Bangladesh and Pakistan, BBC reports.
In 2022, India was the
eighth most polluted country. .
According to the report, the average level
of fine particulate matter PM2.5 in India's
air was 54.4 micrograms per cubic meter. .
Delhi's air quality had a PM2.5 reading
of 92.7 micrograms per cubic meter.
Air that is considered safe to breathe
typically has 12 to 15 micrograms per
cubic meter of PM2.5, BBC reports. .
Levels higher than 35 micrograms per
cubic meter are thought to be unhealthy. .
Only seven countries were within
the World Health Organization's yearly
PM2.5 guideline, an "average of 5 micrograms per cubic meter or less," BBC reports. .
Those countries are Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius and New Zealand.
Those countries are Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius and New Zealand.
In 2023 air pollution remained a global health
catastrophe, IQAir’s global data set provides
an important reminder of the resulting
injustices and the need to implement the
many solutions that exist to this problem. , Aidan Farrow, senior air quality scientist at
Greenpeace International, via 'The Guardian'
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The United States voiced concern over India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), aiming to expedite citizenship for persecuted migrants. US State Department closely monitors the implementation, emphasizing democratic principles of religious freedom and equal treatment. CAA rules, notified four years post-passage, facilitate citizenship for non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
#UnitedStates #CAA #USStateDepartment #CAANRC #Biden #JoeBiden #Pakistan #Bangladesh #Afghanistan #USnews #Indianews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Discover how the Citizenship (Amendment) Act has simplified the path to Indian citizenship for minority communities from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Learn about the latest rules and their impact on citizenship applications in this informative video.
#CAA #CitizenshipAmendmentAct #CAAImplemented #CAAImplementedinIndia #CAARules #ModiGovernment #CitizenshipinIndia #Oneindia
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