Indian Navy launches 5th Diving Support Craft 'DSC A24' in KolkataThe Indian Navy successfully launched its fifth Diving Support Craft, DSC A24, in Kolkata. This vessel represents a significant advancement...
02 Aug, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
India needs more GST relief to make travel affordable, drive tourism growth: SOTC Travel MDFurther GST rationalization on domestic hotels and restaurants could fuel tourism growth. The government's move to reduce tax collected at ...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Trump admin pushes tougher English rules for Mexican train crews crossing into USThe Trump administration's latest initiative focuses on improving policies for Mexican train crews by mandating that they grasp key safety ...
01 Aug, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
Sonam Wangchuk is 'proud of Indian Railways'; praises Delhi-Srinagar Vande Bharat journey & describes Chenab Rail Bridge as 'beautiful experience'Activist Sonam Wangchuk welcomed the Public Examinations (Amendment) Bill and urged the government to honour its written assurances. He exp...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Trials of country's first Vande Bharat Freight rake begins in KotaTechnical trials for India's first Vande Bharat Freight EMU began this week. This superfast parcel rake is undergoing extensive testing on ...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Trade unions, farmers to hold rail roko, rasta roko protests on Aug 10 against 'pro-corporate policies'Central trade unions and Samyukta Kisan Morcha will launch nationwide protests on August 10. They demand the repeal of labour codes and a l...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
In 2010, scientists found a slime mold that designed transport networks like Tokyo's rail systemSlime mold Tokyo rail system: Scientists discovered slime mold creates efficient transport networks. This organism's natural behavior resem...
29 Jul, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
In Istanbul, commuter trains run 60 meters beneath the sea through the deepest immersed tunnel ever sunk, the first rail link joining Europe and Asia under the BosphorusIstanbul's Marmaray Tunnel serves as a vital link between Europe and Asia, effectively slashing commute times for thousands. This remarkabl...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
India-Nepal trade gets boost as first direct freight train reaches BiratnagarIndia and Nepal have made strides in trade with the commencement of a direct commercial container freight train service connecting Kolkata ...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Texmaco, TrinityRail and Touax to invest Rs 2000 crore to boost rail lease businessThree companies will invest Rs 2,000 crore over three years for new wagons. This investment will procure approximately 6,500 wagons for pri...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
India's first direct commercial container freight train reaches Nepal, opening new chapter in cross-border trade and connectivityThe Indian Railways on Tuesday achieved a major milestone in strengthening India-Nepal freight connectivity with the successful operation o...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Delhi-NCR may get 4 new Namo Bharat RRTS corridors: Delhi-Karnal and Ghaziabad-Noida airport among proposed routesFour new Namo Bharat RRTS corridors in Delhi-NCR: NCRTC has submitted detailed project reports for four new Namo Bharat corridors covering ...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Jind-Sonipat Hydrogen Train travelled 1200 kms; 3,000 litres of diesel exhaust replaced with water vapoursJind-Sonipat Hydrogen Train: India's first hydrogen-powered train has travelled more than 1,200 kilometres since its launch, marking a sign...
28 Jul, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
1,700 years ago, a Roman commander declared himself emperor in Britain. Now a tiny silver coin found beneath a railway is bringing his forgotten empire back to lifeNearly 1,700 years ago, a Roman naval commander escaped execution, declared himself emperor and carved out a rival Roman empire in Britain ...
27 Jul, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Delhi Metro reopens all station entry gates after CJP withdraws agitationDelhi Metro has reopened entry gates at all stations across its network after temporarily shutting 18 stations amid heightened security arr...
25 Jul, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Improving logistics access for MSMEs could unlock significant rail freight opportunities: FICCI-KPMG reportA new knowledge paper highlights improving rail accessibility for MSMEs. This initiative aims to unlock significant growth opportunities fo...
23 Jul, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
India's 7,000-km bullet rail plan gets homegrown signalling pushIndia is developing its own high-speed rail signalling protocol, the Bharat Train Control System. This system will be tailored for Indian c...
23 Jul, 2026, 12.32 AM IST