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Mumbai's National Cricket Club Selects 45 Young Cricketers Through Talent Hunt

The National Cricket Club (NCC), Mumbai, organized a Recognition Ceremony today at the club to announce the selection of promising young cricketers selected through its recently concluded Talent Hunt'

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Indigenous bullet train B28 undergoes 'squeeze test'

India’s indigenous B28 bullet train undergoes a key structural safety test at BEML’s Bengaluru facility ahead of planned trial runs in 2027. NEW DELHI: New Delhi: The country’s first indigenous high-speed train, B28, has undergone the vehicle body shell test, also known as the “squeeze test”, an important safety assessment to determine whether a train’s car body can withstand heavy external forces and pressure without excessive deformation or structural failure in case of a collision or crash.The test was conducted at BEML’s production facility in Bengaluru. The central PSU is manufacturing the first two of indigenous bullet trains, each comprising eight coaches. The trains have been designed for an operating speed of 249 kmph and a testing speed of 275 kmph, as per a BEML tender document.People aware of the development said the squeeze test is crucial as the trains will operate at high speeds and their car bodies must be capable of withstanding heavy forces in the event of a collision or accident.“After the successful completion of this test, the prototype should ideally be ready in less than six months. Since the B28 (Bharat 28) train is not being built on Japanese Shinkansen technology, the development process should not take much time. The squeeze test establishes whether the body retains its shape under pressure and whether the passenger compartment maintains its structural integrity,” an official said. The railways plans to begin trial runs of B28 on the 100-km Surat-Vapi section of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Rail corridor by May-June 2027. Commercial operations on this stretch are scheduled to begin in August 2027.While seeking Cabinet approval for the escalated cost of the country’s first bullet train project, the railway ministry had stated that two prototype trains were expected to be ready for trial runs in the first quarter of 2027. It had also said that the entire Gujarat section of the corridor was expected to be completed by December 2027, while the full 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor is targeted for completion by December 2030.

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Who is Arafat Minhas, Pakistan cricket’s rising star all-rounder?

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Krishna Byre Gowda launches ‘Ward One’ initiative

You don’t have any Active Subscription. Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Your active subscription(s) Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription Products you've access to Additional Subscription Benefits Need help with your subscription? Updated - November 01, 2026 12:10 am IST - Bengaluru Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda launching the ‘Ward One’ campaign at Central Silk Board Junction in Bengaluru on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is planning a comprehensive makeover of the Central Silk Board Junction after Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda directed officials to prepare a permanent development plan for the busy traffic hub. He said that the plan should focus on improving traffic movement, pedestrian facilities, and public spaces. Mr. Gowda issued the directions during an inspection of the junction on Saturday and symbolically launched the ‘Ward One’ campaign by initiating the painting of the flyover pillars. The campaign would be rolled out across 43 wards under the five city corporations. It would focus on improving major junctions and ward-level infrastructure. The space beneath the flyover would be developed into a public area with seating and recreational facilities. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN He said the Silk Board junction had emerged as a major traffic hub, with several projects, including the metro, flyover, Outer Ring Road, and the NHAI elevated road, converging there. He noted that lakhs of commuters use the junction every day. Mr. Gowda instructed GBA officials to earmark funds for the junction’s overall development. The space beneath the flyover would be developed into a public area with seating and recreational facilities. A throwball court would also be developed, while facilities for table tennis were also being explored. A public toilet and improved footpaths are among the other proposed amenities. Officials have been directed to install a steel grid over the stormwater drain. A pedestrian walkway would also be developed alongside the drain. During the inspection, he pulled up Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) officials after noticing sewage flowing into the stormwater drain. He also directed officials to plan a new drain from the Silk Board Junction towards HSR Layout to prevent flooding during heavy rains and coordinate the work with the ongoing white-topping project. Published - October 31, 2026 11:24 pm IST Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.

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