From Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 2 lakh crore: Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train cost doubles; Here’s what’s behind the massive riseThe cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has nearly doubled to Rs 2.1 lakh crore. The revised estimate was presented to the Ca...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Indian Railways eyes cheaper green hydrogen to expand train operationsIndian Railways seeks to expand green hydrogen suppliers and reduce procurement costs. Hydrogen trains have already completed over 2,500 ki...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
South Western Railway begins Vande Bharat safety trials in critical Western Ghat SectionSouth Western Railway began field trials of a Vande Bharat Express rake. The train is being tested on the challenging Sakleshpur-Subrahmany...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Parliamentary panel seeks details on Indian Railways' efforts to boost domestic bullet train capabilitiesA parliamentary committee seeks details on enhancing domestic bullet train component manufacturing. It also requested studies of successful...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Japan's 7.1 quake leaves 50+ injured, several feared dead; tsunami warning liftedA powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, triggering a tsunami warning. Thousands of homes lost power, and roads and b...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
India begins to China-proof its infra push after the TBM shockIndia is accelerating efforts to localise mining and construction equipment manufacturing after Chinese export delays disrupted supplies of...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
India and Japan opt for indigenous bullet trainsIndia and Japan will jointly operate the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. Indigenous bullet trains will run on this vital project...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
First phase of Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to begin next year: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw"The first bullet train project is right now under construction between Mumbai and Ahmedabad and the progress is immense. Next year we will...
12 Jul, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urges IT industry to capitalise on global semiconductor talent shortageIndia's IT sector can address the global semiconductor talent shortage of one million people. Prime Minister Modi's focus has led to twelve...
11 Jul, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
"Hyderabad to become high-speed hub": Ashwini Vaishnaw announces 3 bullet train corridors for TelanganaHyderabad is set to transform into a high-speed transportation hub with the upcoming three bullet train corridors. This ambitious project a...
11 Jul, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
India could become potential partner in infra development in South Africa: Consul GeneralIndian companies are set to partner in South Africa's infrastructure development projects. South Africa seeks to modernize its rail and log...
08 Jul, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Stronger India-Japan MSME collaboration can boost electronics, software exports: ESC IndiaThe bilateral partnership can unlock opportunities for MSMEs in AI, electronics, software exports, and semiconductors, says Gurmeet Singh, ...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off new train services in UP, UK and Maha; announces major rail pushUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched new train services connecting Nanded to Mumbai and Tanakpur to Nanded, enhancing connectiv...
06 Jul, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
India's largest tunnel boring machine begins excavation in Vikhroli for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train projectAccording to a press release, of the total 21 km long underground tunnel section, 16 km between Sawli (Ghansoli) and Bandra Kurla Complex (...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project 80% complete, first section to open in 2027: Ashwini VaishnawThe Surat to Bilimora section of India's first bullet train is projected to debut in 2027, representing a substantial milestone in the near...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
India's much-delayed bullet train project picks up speedIndia is aiming to inaugurate a segment of its inaugural high-speed bullet train line in 2027, nearly a decade after its commencement. This...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
RVNL, Railtel Corp, Titagarh Rail, other railway stocks rally up to 4% on Rs 16 lakh crore bullet train planRailway stocks including RVNL, Railtel and Titagarh Rail rose up to 4% after the government unveiled a Rs 16 lakh crore plan to develop sev...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST