Giant new dinosaur species unearthed in Brazil after 120 million yearsConstruction workers in Davinopolis, Brazil, discovered the fossilized bones of a giant dinosaur. Named Dasosaurus tocantinensis, the creat...
12 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
From control tower to brain of space: India’s trillion-dollar orbitIndia today accounts for less than 3% of the global space economy, despite its proven technical capability. Closing that gap will require m...
27 Mar, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
India, Nepal ink deal to boost trade through rail connectivityIndia and Nepal have signed a deal for direct rail cargo connectivity via the Jogbani-Biratnagar link. This agreement facilitates the movem...
13 Nov, 2025, 07.40 PM IST
NCRTC investigation finds lapses by operational staffAn NCRTC probe into a recent derailment on the regional rapid rail project found operational staff lapses. The incident occurred at Duhai d...
28 Mar, 2024, 12.18 AM IST
Maersk creates fast, reliable India-Bangladesh cross-border logistics solution using inland waterwaysThe cargo movement on inland waterways or rivers is more reliable, especially in monsoons, when the turbulent weather can cause delays whil...
26 Jul, 2022, 12.25 PM IST
INSTC focus on inclusion of Chabahar Port in mega regional connectivity initiativeThe use of Chabahar Port for connecting Afghanistan and subsequently to Central Asia via Afghan territory is currently uncertain and theref...
04 Oct, 2021, 01.08 PM IST
India-Bangladesh Summit to open new chapter in ties; connectivity, agri MoUs in pipelineKey outcome of the summit led by the two PMs include inauguration of Chilahati-Haldibari rail link to push regional connectivity.
17 Dec, 2020, 09.55 AM IST
Revival of 55-year-old rail link on cards for December 17 Modi-Hasina SummitThe railway line from Haldibari (West Bengal) to Chilahati (Bangladesh) has been defunct after rail links between India and then East Pakis...
16 Dec, 2020, 06.11 PM IST
Indian Foreign Secretary likely to visit Dhaka on Tuesday with message for PM HasinaShringla, a former High Commissioner to Bangladesh, is expected to meet PM Sheikh Hasina, besides Foreign Minister, MoS Foreign Affairs and...
17 Aug, 2020, 11.42 PM IST
View: The Railways rose to the occasion during the pandemicIn terms of broad outcomes, IR has risen to the occasion and provided commendable service to the country’s people in these difficult times.
01 Jul, 2020, 11.12 PM IST
Bangladesh: A regional connectivity hub linking South Asia with Southeast AsiaBangladesh is uniquely positioned to take advantage of its location in the eastern region of South Asia.
09 Nov, 2018, 02.18 PM IST
India announces landmark connectivity pacts with NepalIn addition to rail, energy and inland waterway links, India will also extend assistance to Nepal's agriculture sector, Prime Minister Modi...
07 Apr, 2018, 08.36 PM IST
'Multi-modal terminal at Varanasi to be major logistic hub'The development of NW-1 through the JMVP will facilitate diversion of a substantial portion of this cargo through IWT route to this ports, ...
29 Jan, 2017, 01.33 PM IST
Chabahar Port project to take off soon: Niitin GadkariAll the three nations are keen on expediting tripartite transit agreement on Chabahar port, Shipping, Road Transport and Highways Minister ...
29 Sep, 2016, 06.32 PM IST
Sagarmala: Govt's aim to optimise logistics with minimum investmentThe main challenges and issues faced by the potential shippers in utilising the inland waterways for freight movement were also discussed d...
23 Jul, 2016, 08.53 PM IST
Boost to road, rail, sea connectivity: India gets access to transit routes through BangladeshSeveral of Centre’s development projects for the seven states of Northeast ran into delays as the gateway remains the Siliguri corridor in ...
08 Jun, 2015, 04.41 PM IST
More rapid rail links for UP, HaryanaBhupinder Singh Hooda said that as rapid rail link would help commuting to Delhi, there will be no additional burden on the capital’s infra...
30 Nov, 2012, 10.55 AM IST