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Chennai’s 18-year-old Ashish U has etched his name in history as the youngest team leader in the world to summit Mount Everest, a feat driven by passion, perseverance, and a promise to his late father. Ashish’s mountaineering journey began in 2022, when he first learned about the sport. Already an avid cyclist, he was instantly […]

Odisha is set to boost its rail connectivity with the proposed launch of a new Vande Bharat Express service linking Jeypore to Bhubaneswar. The demand for the high-speed train was raised by Jeypore MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati, who said he had taken the matter directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

In a milestone for connectivity and trade in Jammu & Kashmir, the first loaded freight train arrived at Anantnag railway station on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The development marks the official commencement of freight operations on the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Line (USBRL), following approval by the Northern Railway zone earlier this month. The train, originating from

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand — New satellite imagery has revealed the full extent of the destruction caused by the recent flash floods in Uttarkashi district. Analysis by Suhora Technologies, using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and high-resolution optical imagery, shows approximately 148 buildings damaged and nearly 16 hectares of land impacted. The SAR data, captured at 11:01 PM

From Delhi to Dubai, Boston to Brisbane, the world is witnessing a troubling trend — teachers are walking out, and classrooms are feeling the impact. India is no exception, and the situation in Bihar paints a stark picture of a crisis that could shape the nation’s future. In one primary school in Bihar, the morning

The Indian Army’s Spear Corps has completed a 110-foot bridge across the Kundao-Chu River, creating a vital link between the Lohit Valley and forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh. The new structure will boost both military and civilian connectivity, enabling faster troop and equipment movement while giving locals improved access to markets, essential services, and economic

Tripura’s tourism sector has recorded remarkable growth, with visitor numbers rising from 5.29 lakh in 2018 to 7.60 lakh in 2024, Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury announced. Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony for new tourism facilities at Kamalasagar and the Chaturdash Devta Temple within the Kasba Kalibari Complex in Sepahijala district, Chowdhury reiterated the government’s

Devastating flash floods swept through Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, after relentless rainfall caused the Kheer Ganga river to overflow, wreaking havoc on the remote Himalayan village of Dharali. At least four people are feared dead, with two confirmed fatalities and several others still missing beneath the debris and silt. Chief

In a landmark achievement for Indian football, Minerva Academy FC’s U-14 team clinched the prestigious Norway Cup 2025, the world’s largest youth football tournament held annually in Oslo. The team delivered a stunning performance in the final, crushing Norwegian club Sverresborg Fotball with a jaw-dropping 16-1 victory, wrapping up a campaign that has now become

Pune-based mountaineering club Giripremi is preparing to launch an ambitious expedition to the unclimbed east ridge of Meru South, located in the Garhwal Himalaya. This challenging ascent follows their groundbreaking success in 2023, when the team became the first Indians to summit Meru South via the west face. A route that had never been climbed