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- Indian Express
Mumbai Train Accident
News MUMBAI TRAIN ACCIDENT NEWS 3 dead,26 injured as train derails in Nashik district November 16, 2013 3:29 am The derailed coaches included five sleeper class coaches,three 3-AC coaches. 3 dead,26 injured as train derails in Nashik district November 16, 2013 2:26 am The derailed coaches included five sleeper class coaches,three 3-AC coaches. Maharashtra: 3 dead,37 injured as Mangala Express derails near Nashik February 18, 2014 11:54 am The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained,a CR official said. Latest News The poison kitchen: Karnataka woman laces food with sleeping pills to murder family, arrested Updated: June 9, 2025 16:58 IST Mohammad Sujeetha MS, Superintendent of Police, Hassan, said that a team has been formed to nab the accomplice of the woman. Singapore-flagged container ship catches fire off Kerala coast, 4 crew members missing Updated: June 9, 2025 16:58 IST Singapore-flagged ship M V Wan Hai 503 caught fire 78 nautical miles away from the Beypore coast in Kerala. Dowry death: 20-year-old woman dies by suicide in Pune; husband arrested Updated: June 9, 2025 16:55 IST Pune resident Swati Suraj Pathak's husband and in-laws allegedly tortured her mentally and physically over dowry. South Bengal braces for peak heat as it waits for monsoon; North Bengal sees early rain June 9, 2025 16:52 IST However, there is a slight chance of rain with thunderstorms on Monday in some coastal areas of South Bengal and adjoining districts Sudden jerk on a sharp curve led to Mumbai train accident: GRP officer June 9, 2025 16:51 IST Speaking about Monday's accident between Diva and Mumbra stations, a senior Railway Protection Force officer said, 'Understanding the risk at this curve, additional RPF officers are always deployed here.' IIM Bangalore announces distinguished Alumni Awards 2025 June 9, 2025 16:49 IST IIMB has hosted the orientation for the incoming cohort of its two-year full-time MBA programmes, PGP and PGPBA, 2025-2027 batch, on 9 June 2025. Gauri Khan-owned Torii's head chef Stefan Gadit says fake paneer controversy helped restaurant: 'It actually increased our business' Updated: June 9, 2025 16:48 IST In an exclusive interview, Torii's head chef Stefan Gadit talks about the infamous paneer controversy where a content creator claimed the paneer served at Gauri Khan's restaurant was 'fake'. Los Angeles Immigration Protests LIVE Updates: 10 arrested, tear gas and rubber bullets fired as unrest in LA downtown brings US to a halt Updated: June 9, 2025 16:47 IST Los Angeles Immigration Protests Today Live News Updates: President Donald Trump has deployed at least 300 National Guards on ground in Los Angeles to maintain law and order and protect federal personnel and property. UP woman killed by father, brother due to 'shame' over her relationship with a man: police Updated: June 9, 2025 16:45 IST The Muzaffarnagar police found the half-burnt body of the woman from a jungle and a silver bracelet helped them identify her. Rajesh Khanna recalled he 'couldn't say no' to Rajiv Gandhi's smile when he asked him to contest elections: 'Ab aur kya filmein karni hain, bahut hogaya' June 9, 2025 16:42 IST In an old interview, late actor Rajesh Khanna had opened up about how he couldn't turn down Rajiv Gandhi when he asked him to contest elections.
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
70 Keralite students in border States reach New Delhi: CMO
As many as 70 Malayalee students enrolled in central and State universities in regions bordering Pakistan arrived at the Kerala House in New Delhi on Saturday (May 10, 2025) morning en route to Kerala, according to a press release issued by the office of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan (CMO). According to the CMO, the government will ensure their timely travel to Kerala via air and rail. The Kerala government has set up control rooms with 24/7 helplines to provide assistance and support to Keralites in States bordering Pakistan, amidst the India-Pakistan conflict situation. (The numbers are 0471-2517500/2517600, fax: 0471-2322600, and email:cdmdkerala@ The NORKA Global Contact Centre would offer real-time help (18004253939—toll-free) and a missed call number (009118802012345). The government also established a helpline (01123747079) for Malayalees seeking to return to Kerala. The CMO said the students sought government assistance by ringing or emailing the control rooms at the Kerala House in New Delhi, the Government Secretariat, and the NORKA State headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. Additional Resident Commissioner, Kerala House, Chethan Kumar Meena, is coordinating the operation. Expedite process: Satheesan In a statement, the Leader of the Opposition said he had sought Mr Vijayan's help to expedite the return of Keralites, including students, 'stranded' in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Mr. Satheesan said at least 240 students from Kerala who signed up for studies in educational institutions in States bordering Pakistan had sought help to return home, given the conflict between the two neighbouring countries. The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) informed that All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal was in touch with the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, to ensure the safety of Keralites. The KPCC said Mr. Venugopal sought Mr Abdullah's help to arrange safe transport for Malayalees. He also wrote a letter to the Railway Board Chairperson to arrange special coaches for Malayalees seeking to return to Kerala from North India, especially in the Mangala Express.
New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- New Indian Express
How a train journey led to a lifeline: Online community gives seniors a lease of life
KOCHI: The world can be a daunting place for those aged 60 and above, especially when one becomes the soft target of scamsters and others trying to exploit your inability to navigate the maze of technological evolution. This was the sad truth that a 30-year-old realised on a train journey. Shijin K P got to experience first-hand how travel agents dupe the elderly by promising them travel packages at exorbitant rates. Taking note of the issues faced by seniors, he formed a WhatsApp community, named 'How Old Are You,' to help them in their time of need. Shijin details the events that led to the formation of the community, which today has more than 400 members, all of whom are over 55 years of age and from different walks of life. 'The journey on board Mangala Express from Kerala to Delhi was the turning point. During the journey, which took over two days, I interacted with co-passengers, who were mostly those above 60. Talking to them, I realised that they were all travelling to Delhi for various purposes and had relied on travel agents for bookings. I understood that they had been robbed blind by agents. And when I pointed it out to them, most of them said that since they had no one, including children, to rely on, they paid good money to ensure a safe journey.' Shijin was pained by the situation of the elderly co-passengers, who were all retirees. 'On the entire journey, I decided to help them out with things like accessing food and other necessities. The language barrier was another problem that I helped them out with,' says Shijin, who later discussed the issues with his friends in Delhi. 'We formed the community and decided that the first task would be to make the seniors tech-savvy,' says Shijin. He and his friends began teaching the members on use of WhatsApp, Google Meet and other apps. The senior citizens were then taught the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI). 'We then created activities that helped them connect with their old selves and brush up on their latent talents like poetry writing. Initially, it was tough, but as the sessions progressed their writing skills developed significantly and we even had members composing songs on Suno AI,' he adds.
