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Heavy rush, passengers with confirmed tickets scramble to board trains

The New Indian Express Coimbatore

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February 18, 2025

JHARKHAND police on Monday reviewed the overcrowding at railway stations in the state following at least five women fainting at Ranchi railway station on Sunday because of unprecedented overcrowding.

- MUKESH RANJAN @ Ranchi

Dozens of passengers failed to board trains going towards UP and New Delhi as the station witnessed unmanageable numbers of people rushing to the Maha Kumbh. Eyewitnesses said 12817 Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express was already jam-packed when it reached Ranchi station. The gates of the coaches were locked from inside. Travellers with tickets were seen pleading to allow them to enter, but in vain. The RPF jawans tried to enter but did not succeed. Over 60 passenger

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Feather in cap: DRDO successfully tests long-range supersonic missiles

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No formal communication yet from India on oil purchase, says Moscow

Abrupt halt may harm India

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'Only 273 availed funds for poor prisoners in 2 yrs'

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February 04, 2026

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Targeted attacks on shawl sellers rock J&K House

WITH harassment and targeted attacks on Kashmiri shawl sellers continuing outside Jammu and Kashmir, the issue was raised in the J&K Assembly on Tuesday, as MLAs demanded steps to stop the assault on traders.

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IT firms, GCCs regain confidence as US cos resume investment plans

THE US-India trade deal has eased concerns around outsourcing, helping Indian IT firms and global capability centres (GCC) regain confidence as US companies resume long-term technology and investment plans.

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SMALL WINDOW TO REDESIGN PENSION

NDIA is reworking the architecture of social security. The labour codes are edging closer to implementation, with draft rules under public consultation.

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Edu, jobs & infra top focus of over ₹3.5L cr Budget in Bihar

THE Bihar government on Tuesday presented the state budget for 2026-27 in the legislative assembly, with a total outlay of %3,47,589.76 crore and a strong focus on education, job creation, industrialisation and infrastructure development.

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The New Indian Express Coimbatore

The New Indian Express Coimbatore

'Climb for free' at high mountains of U'khand

IN a move to boost adventure tourism and mountaineering, the Uttarakhand government has announced the opening of 83 Himalayan peaks for expeditions and scrapped fees for Indian mountaineers.

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The New Indian Express Coimbatore

The New Indian Express Coimbatore

J’khand tribal defies cancer, plays in National Para Archery Championship

DESPITE losing a leg to cancer, tribal youth Amar Hassa Purty of Jharkhand has scripted a comeback, representing the state at the 7th National Para Archery Championship held in Patiala from January 29 to February 3.

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Can't play with Indians’ data, Meta told

EXPRESSING serious concern over data sharing by social media platforms WhatsApp and Meta, the Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the companies, saying, “You can’t play with the right to privacy in this country”.

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