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Wheel defect, brake application might have caused Warri-Itakpe train derailment – NRC

Following the incident, NRC recommended comprehensive inspections and safety audits of rolling stock, tracks, and railway infrastructure across its operational corridors before equipment is returned to service. The post Wheel defect, brake application might have caused Warri-Itakpe train derailment – NRC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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The Pentagon’s new plan to track troops’ blast exposure and brain health has run into problems, watchdog says

The GAO says the military is struggling to assess brain health and track troops' exposure to potentially harmful blast waves from weapons and attacks.

  • Pentagon's new system to track troops' blast exposure and brain health faces obstacles.
  • Cognitive assessments mandatory for newly enlisted troops and high-risk personnel.
  • Army tracked exposure for less than 2% of potentially exposed service members in FY 2025.

·businessinsider.com

Proper environmental clearances cannot be given a go-by, says High Court CJ in Vizag data centre case

Bench seeks State’s response on alleged irregularities in land transfer and permissions for Google-owned data centre; Advocate-General asked to clarify government’s position

  • High Court CJ Lisa Gill stresses importance of environmental clearances.
  • Advocate Virag Gupta challenges EIA records, data localization claims.
  • Case adjourned for further arguments, state stance expected.

·thehindu.com

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