Waitlisted? Use Indian Railways’ Vikalp feature for confirmed ticket

IRCTC’s Vikalp feature, or Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme, offers a solution for passengers with waitlisted tickets. This free opt-in service automatically shifts eligible passengers to confirmed seats on alternate trains departing within 12 hours on the same route. Passengers must remember that modifications are not allowed once reassigned, and cancellation charges apply to confirmed Vikalp…

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Microsoft-IREN deal: Tech giant inks $9.7 billion AI cloud pact for Nvidia chips; aims to bolster data centre capacity amid soaring AI demand

Microsoft has secured a $9.7 billion cloud services agreement with Australian AI infrastructure provider IREN, gaining access to Nvidia chips to meet escalating AI computing demand. This five-year deal, including a 20% prepayment, supports Microsoft’s significant investments in AI and cloud infrastructure. The partnership aims to unlock new growth opportunities for both companies and their…

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NMC approves 15 more PG medical seats at Vimsar, Burla

The National Medical Commission has approved 15 new postgraduate medical seats across four departments at VSS Institute of Medical Science and Research (Vimsar), Burla. This expansion includes additional seats in pathology, social & preventive medicines, anaesthesiology, and orthopaedics, making Vimsar the sole medical college in Odisha to receive such approval for seat expansion.

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