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Railways Prioritize 34-km Rangpo-Gangtok Rail Link in Sikkim

The Indian Railways has prioritized a 34-km rail link between Rangpo and Gangtok, Sikkim's capital, estimated to cost around Rs 9,000 crore. This extension follows the ongoing Sivok-Rangpo line, expected to complete by December 2027, which will provide Sikkim its first direct rail connectivity. The project faces challenges due to difficult Himalayan terrain requiring tunnels and bridges.

TOI Business··Gangtok

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Politics

17-Year-Old PoJK Girl Crosses LoC, Detained in Rajouri

A 17-year-old girl from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) was detained by the Indian Army after crossing the Line of Control (LoC) into Rajouri district's Nowshera sector. Identified as S. Azeem from Khuiretta, PoJK, she was intercepted during routine surveillance and handed over to local police for questioning. She claimed to have crossed the LoC inadvertently. Investigations are ongoing.

Zee News Hindi··Rajouri

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Sports

India Men's Hockey Eyes Second Consecutive Asian Games Gold

The Indian men's hockey team is competing against Malaysia in the Asian Games final, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. Led by Harmanpreet Singh, the team aims to correct past mistakes after a close semifinal against Pakistan. A gold medal win would make Harmanpreet the first Indian captain to win consecutive Asian Games golds, while Manpreet Singh would become the only Indian to win three golds in 2014, 2018, and 2023.

Amar Sports·

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World

Top 500 JEE Rankers Avoid Aerospace, Choose Computer Science at IIT Bombay

Among the top 500 JEE rankers this year, none chose Aerospace Engineering at IIT Bombay. Instead, Computer Science emerged as the most preferred branch. Only two students opted for Civil Engineering. These surprising trends highlight shifting preferences in IIT admissions counseling.

News18 Hindi··Mumbai

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World

658 Unmarked Graves Found at Two Remote Australian Cemeteries

A project using advanced non-invasive scanning by Hunter Geophysics identified 658 previously unmarked graves at White Cliffs and Menindee cemeteries in Australia. The search avoided disturbing the ground and aims to improve cemetery management and heritage conservation. Plans include memorializing those buried at White Cliffs, highlighting the importance of preserving local history and cemetery records.

TOI World·

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Business

Nayara Raises Petrol by Rs 5 and Diesel by Rs 3 Due to Rising...

Nayara Energy has increased petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre in response to rising international crude oil costs. This hike follows a previous price reduction, the first in two years, which occurred as global tensions eased. The recent increase reflects ongoing pressure from climbing oil prices.

TOI Business·

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