Muhammed Shaaz Khan of Prestige Int’l School shines at WKMA open karate championship
Mangaluru: Muhammed Shaaz Khan a 8th grade student of Prestige International School secured a gold in the 13-14 years boys IND Kumite category in WKMA Open Karate Championship 2025.
The Championship organised by WKMA (World Karate Masters Association) was held on 8th February 2025 at Tamil Nadu Physical Education & Sports University, Chennai.
In addition, Shaaz was also recognized by the Guinness World Records for his participation in a 30-minute NON-STOP KATA group event.
"I (Muhammed Shaaz Khan) came, I saw, and I conquered the Guinness World Records," the record statement read.
The Management, Principal, Staff, and Students of Prestige International School have extended their heartfelt congratulations to Muhammed Shaaz Khan on this extraordinary achievement and wished him all the best for his future endeavors.
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Railway minister announces launch of Kavach 5.0 for Mumbai's suburban trains
New Delhi (PTI): Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced the upcoming launch of the automatic train protection system Kavach 5.0 for Mumbai's suburban trains.
The railway ministry said the state-of-the-art safety and signalling system has been tailored for the suburban section in Mumbai.
"Kavach 5.0 is expected to significantly reduce the inter-train headway, enabling more trains to run safely and efficiently," it said.
Vaishnaw, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, interacted with reporters to highlight the transformative progress in railway infrastructure across the state.
According to the railway ministry, Vaishnaw emphasised that infrastructure development is the cornerstone for increasing suburban services and projects worth nearly Rs 17,000 crore, covering more than 300 kilometres of new lines, are currently underway at a rapid pace.
"These initiatives aim to decongest existing lines, improve service frequency and cater to the ever-growing demand of Mumbai's suburban commuters," the ministry said.
Announcing a major upgrade in passenger comfort, Vaishnaw said 238 new air-conditioned suburban rakes, uniquely designed keeping in mind the needs of Mumbai's commuters, would soon be introduced.
"A major announcement during the interaction was the doubling of the Gondia-Ballarshah railway line, a 240-km strategic corridor, with an investment of Rs 4,819 crore," the ministry said.
"This key project connects Vidarbha and Marathwada, easing congestion and enabling faster passenger and freight movement. It will also strengthen Maharashtra's rail links with Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, boosting regional trade and integration," it added.
This infrastructure push was announced on April 7, when the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved four projects of the railway ministry with a total cost of Rs 18,658 crore.
