Railways to launch enhanced cleanliness in general coaches of long-distance trains

February 15, 2026 11:30 AM

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Railways to launch enhanced cleanliness in general coaches of long-distance trains

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the general Coaches of trains will now be cleaned at par with first class coach.    Addressing a press conference on Railway reforms in New Delhi yesterday, Mr Vaishnaw said that initially 80 long-distance trains will be identified within s...

Dawn raids in Niger state leave at least 32 dead after gunmen attack 

February 15, 2026 10:52 AM

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Dawn raids in Niger state leave at least 32 dead after gunmen attack 

At least 32 people have been killed after gunmen carried out coordinated attacks on three communities in north-central Nigeria yesterday.    The early morning raids targeted Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso and Pissa in the Borgu area of Niger State.   Northern Nigeria continues to face a complex security cris...

EAM Dr S Jaishankar says IMEC is meant to ensure connectivity, logistics & trade

February 15, 2026 10:31 AM

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EAM Dr S Jaishankar says IMEC is meant to ensure connectivity, logistics & trade

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said that the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is meant to ensure connectivity, logistics and trade. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference yesterday, Dr Jaishankar stressed that reforms of the United Nations are urgently required to en...

Four new astronauts arrive at International Space Station

February 15, 2026 10:09 AM

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Four new astronauts arrive at International Space Station

The International Space Station has returned to full crew strength with the arrival of four new astronauts, replacing colleagues who left early due to health concerns.   The new arrivals, who are set to spend eight to nine months aboard the station, are NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway...

US army launches retaliatory strikes on dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria

February 15, 2026 10:10 AM

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US army launches retaliatory strikes on dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria

The United States military has said it carried out more than 10 strikes on more than 30 Islamic State targets in Syria earlier this month. The attack was carried in retaliation for the deaths of two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter in an ambush in December. US Central Command said the st...