China banned TBM exports, but India is building its own tunnel boring machines; Ashwini Vaishnaw shares progress & status of 125-km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway line with 16 tunnelsIndia is expanding its domestic tunnel boring machine (TBM) manufacturing capabilities as work progresses on the 125-km Rishikesh-Karnapray...
23 Oct, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
IMA urges review of Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt's ‘Suryaa’ promo, 'movie glorifies violence, generalises graft in medical field'The Indian Medical Association has raised concerns about the promotional video of the film 'Suryaa - Ant Se Aarambh Tak'. They believe it p...
23 Oct, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper to begin operations on November 1India will launch its second Vande Bharat sleeper train service between Mumbai and Bengaluru on November 1. This service aims to reduce tra...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
After 79 years, Railways reaches this remote town for the first time since Independence; Rs 1,628 crore line opens, two new trains flagged offIndian Railways has connected Chhattisgarh’s Rowghat to the national rail network for the first time since Independence, with the inaugurat...
22 Oct, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Indian Railways maintains consistent punctuality despite heavy passenger demandThe railways said that it has improved from 69.2% in 2018-19 to 77.43 in 2025-26 & 77.11% in 2026-27 (till now) if punctuality data are tak...
21 Oct, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Getting food on train? Surprise checks on train meals & station food counters to get stricter; how IRCTC plans to catch vendors violating hygiene rulesIndian Railways is strengthening food safety and hygiene checks after repeated passenger complaints, with IRCTC partnering with the Quality...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
China curbs spur push for local manufacturingIndia's government will consult stakeholders on measures to mitigate the impact of Chinese export constraints. China recently imposed new r...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
When AI agents cross the line: Govt assessing whether AI labs should formally disclose autonomous agent intrusionsThe government is considering formal disclosure mechanisms for global AI research organisations after autonomous AI agents accessed Indian ...
17 Oct, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
IDBI Bank shares fall 7% as investors book profit after Fairfax deal gets cabinet nodIDBI Bank shares plunged as investors booked profits after a nearly 13% rally in the previous session following the Cabinet’s approval of F...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Cabinet approves 78 days productivity linked bonus to railway staffersThe Union Cabinet approved a Productivity Linked Bonus for over 1.1 million railway employees. This bonus, amounting to Rs 2009.61 crore, r...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
India tackling blindspots to build tech resilience in volatile times: VaishnawVaishnaw, who was speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Summit, said the country is focused on "strategic dependencies", whereby it will pr...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Cabinet approves 78-day bonus worth Rs 2,009 crore for 11.4 lakh railway employees ahead of DiwaliThe Union Cabinet has approved a 78-day productivity-linked bonus worth Rs 2,009.61 crore for 11.4 lakh railway employees, with a maximum p...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
India eyes reduced critical tech dependence over next 20-25 years: Ashwini VaishnawIndia is planning over a 20-25 year horizon to reduce critical technology dependencies and strengthen its ability to withstand global disru...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Centre denies requesting land acquisition from states for 3 high-speed rail corridorsUnion Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy announced the ongoing alignment studies for three high-speed rail corridors linked to Hyderabad. He clar...
10 Oct, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Govt fast-tracks safer AI blueprint, paper on regulation out in a monthSpeaking at a World Bank group event, Vaishnaw said the paper will be released in one month, and will focus on AI safety, humanity, skillin...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India to frame AI regulations focused on safety and deepfakes: IT Minister Ashwini VaishnawThe consultation paper will form the base for AI regulations, he said, adding that the time has come for India to have such a framework.
08 Oct, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
AI regulations coming soon in India: Govt to release consultation paper within a month, says VaishnawThe government is preparing to release a consultation paper on artificial intelligence regulations very soon. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishn...
08 Oct, 2026, 02.59 PM IST