Morning Digest | 13 coaches derail as express train rams into stationary train near Chennai; PM Modi, Justin Trudeau have a ‘brief exchange’ at Laos, and more

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13 coaches derail as express train rams into stationary train at Kavaraipettai near Chennai

In yet another accident of a signal failure, a speeding express train rammed into a stationary goods train at Kavaraipettai near Gummidipoondi in the Chennai Division of Southern Railway on Friday night (October 11, 2024). The impact of the collision was such that a parcel van went up in flames and at least 13 coaches derailed.

PM Modi, Justin Trudeau have a ‘brief exchange’ at Laos 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Justin Trudeau met on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Laos, almost a year after his Canadian counterpart accused India of involvement in the death of a Canadian Khalistani separatist.

Tiruchi-Sharjah flight returns to Tiruchirappalli airport after facing mid-air glitch shortly after take-off

An Air India Express Boeing 737 NG aircraft operating a flight from Trichy to Sharjah with 140 passengers onboard circled over the airport for nearly three hours before making a safe return. The DGCA is investigating the incident, a senior official said.

Unemployed youth can apply for PM internship scheme from October 12