At least four people were killed and 38 others injured after two trains collided near Jakarta, Indonesia, late Monday. The accident occurred when a long-distance train slammed into a stationary commuter train that had stopped after a taxi clipped it at a level crossing. All victims were in the commuter train, with the last carriage sustaining the worst damage. Rescue operations are underway, and all 240 passengers on the long-distance train were evacuated safely.
King Charles Arrives in US for State Visit
Britain's King Charles III arrived in Washington on Monday for a high-stakes state visit aimed at strengthening ties with US President Donald Trump. The visit comes amid tensions over the Iran war and is intended to mark the United States' 250th anniversary of independence. Charles and Queen Camilla will spend four days in the US, engaging in diplomatic efforts to charm the royalty-obsessed Trump. The royal couple landed at Joint Base Andrews and were greeted by British Ambassador Christian Turner and White House protocol chief Monica Crowley. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the visit would honor the long-standing special relationship between the two nations.
Cessna Aircraft Crash in South Sudan Kills 14
A Cessna aircraft crashed on the outskirts of Juba, South Sudan, on Monday, killing all 13 passengers and the pilot. Preliminary reports suggest adverse weather conditions and poor visibility may have caused the crash. Among the deceased were two Kenyan nationals and 11 South Sudanese. A team has been dispatched to the crash site, located about 20 kilometers from Juba, to gather information and support emergency services.
PM Modi to Flag Off Two Amrit Bharat Express Trains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off weekly operations of two new Amrit Bharat Express trains on Tuesday. The trains will connect Varanasi to Hadapsar (Pune) and Ayodhya to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai). The Railway Ministry stated that these trains will improve connectivity to key religious destinations like Kashi Vishwanath Dham and Shri Ram Mandir Teerth Kshetra, benefiting daily passengers, migrant workers, and pilgrims. The Amrit Bharat Express trains are designed for the common man, offering comfort, convenience, and affordability.
Bihar Mandates National Anthem and National Song in Educational Institutes
The Bihar government has made it mandatory for all educational institutions to begin the day with the national song 'Vande Mataram' followed by the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana'. The order, issued by the General Administration Department, also requires the same sequence for all government programs, concluding with Bihar's state song. Officials have been directed to ensure strict compliance.
