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Indian Railways now allows booking Vande Bharat Express tickets up to 15 minutes before departure, initially for select Southern Railway routes. This offers last-minute travellers increased flexibility and ensures better seat utilization. The upgraded Passenger Reservation System facilitates these quick bookings, enhancing passenger convenience on trains like the Chennai-Nagercoil and Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram routes.

Roop Durgapal, an actress from Almora, expressed her concern over the landslides in Uttarkashi, triggered by a cloudburst.

A new study reveals that a combination of nicotinamide and epigallocatechin gallate, found in green tea, can rejuvenate aging brain cells. The treatment restores energy levels and clears harmful protein buildup linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers observed improved brain cell function and reduced oxidative stress in treated neurons, offering a potential nonpharmaceutical approach to cognitive…

Gardeners should avoid storing certain items in greenhouses due to the hot, humid conditions that can damage goods and harm plants. Sick plants can spread diseases, while pesticides may degrade in high temperatures. Seeds and bird food are susceptible to mold, and paint cans pose safety risks. Paper products deteriorate quickly, and non-rust-resistant tools corrode.

Narendra Modi will visit China for the SCO Summit. This is his first visit since the Galwan clash. The visit happens amid trade issues with the United States. Donald Trump threatens higher tariffs on India. India defends its energy strategy. Ajit Doval is in Moscow for talks on strategic partnership. Discussions will include Russian oil…

Shikha, an Indian woman in Canada, shared a viral video exposing racist online comments she receives, sparking widespread discussion. The video, featuring her dancing confidently, contrasts sharply with hateful messages about her ethnicity and belonging. While many viewers offered support and empathy, others questioned the authenticity of her experiences, highlighting the ongoing debate about racism…

Valorant has launched ‘Shotcall,’ a Twitch extension for VCT Americas broadcasts, and it opens on August 8, 2025. This feature, which only works on PC, will allow fans to predict the outcome of the in-game events such as kills, or round winners. You will earn reward points and leaderboard points for each correct outcome.

A cloudburst near Harsil in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district triggered a flash flood, leaving 11 Indian Army jawans missing. Rescue teams, including the NDRF and Army personnel, are working tirelessly in challenging conditions to locate the missing soldiers. The area is isolated due to road breaches and a collapsed bridge, complicating relief efforts.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spearheaded a massive protest rally in Jhargram, condemning alleged attacks on Bengali-speaking migrants and accusing the BJP of orchestrating a campaign of harassment. Banerjee vowed to expose the BJP if attacks on Bengali language and people continue, asserting that Bengali identity will not be silenced.