70 level crossings converted to electric barriers in Chennai: What this means for road users waiting at busy railway crossingsSouthern Railway is replacing manual level-crossing barriers with electrically operated lifting barriers (EOLBs) across the Chennai Divisio...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
Indian is 1000 times safer than London: Bengaluru-based founder Kaushik Mudda describes alleged distraction theft in LondonEthereal Machines CEO Kaushik Mudda said he narrowly prevented two men from stealing his luggage outside London’s Euston railway station. T...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Chabahar-Zahedan rail link completed, to boost India's access to Central AsiaIran has successfully completed the Chabahar-Zahedan rail link, a significant step in improving regional connectivity. This railway infrast...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Chhattisgarh floods: Check roads, rail routes and trains hit by heavy rainChhattisgarh is facing widespread disruption after heavy rainfall caused the Kharun River to rise and flooded roads and villages in parts o...
26 Sep, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 2.88 lakh crore in August: MoSPIIn India, infrastructure initiatives monitored by 17 ministries have faced significant cost overruns, totaling approximately Rs 2,88,122 cr...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
New government site: Single portal being planned for UPSC, SSC, RRB exams to simplify applications and avoid exam date clashesThe Department of Personnel and Training is creating a centralized portal for government job applications and examinations. This innovative...
25 Sep, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Dependent family pension pending since 2020: Why pensioner body is seeking intervention in widow’s case over missing death certificateMita Biswas has been unable to obtain her dependent family pension due to a missing death certificate. Her brother died during the COVID-19...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan 2026 traffic advisory: Check roads closure timings, routes to avoid, parking spots, alternate roads should take to reach your destination on timeGanesh Visarjan 2026 traffic advisory: Check road closures, diversions and alternate routes for September 25, including Juhu, Girgaon, Dada...
25 Sep, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Supply-chain resilience, diversification reshaping global trade beyond comparative advantage: Commerce SecySupply-chain resilience, multiple sourcing and diversification are increasingly becoming important drivers of global trade alongside tradit...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
UPS for Railway employees: Assured pension, VRS and one-time switch to NPS explainedThe Ministry of Railways has announced the Unified Pension Scheme rules for employees covered under the National Pension System. Employees ...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
18 lakh passengers caught, Rs 140.8 crore recovered: Railways intensifies checks as penalty earnings jump 40% in just 5 monthsCentral Railway recovered Rs 140.8 crore in penalties from 18 lakh ticketless and unauthorised travel cases between April and August, marki...
21 Sep, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
State-owned Balmer Lawrie to demerge Travel & Vacations unitBalmer Lawrie's board approved demerging its travel unit into a subsidiary. This move aims for operational agility and significant revenue ...
21 Sep, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
- Nearly 40% of India's coal power plants running critically low on fuel, data show
Nearly 40% of India’s coal-fired power plants are operating with critically low coal stocks as high power demand and weather disruptions af...
21 Sep, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Four crude bombs explode in Dhaka's Jatrabari, two blasts at Kamalapur station in BangladeshAt least six crude bombs exploded at two locations in Dhaka on Saturday, injuring one person, as a series of blasts and bus fires continued...
20 Sep, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
Daily train passengers, take note: Railways is upgrading key systems for safer journeys. Kavach 4.0 across 607.7 km, EI at 7 stations, traction upgrade & 4-lane ROBRailways has approved multiple infrastructure and safety projects across the country, including Kavach 4.0 installation on 607.7 route kilo...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Diwali travel could see new addition: Sleeper Vande Bharat Express may launch on Delhi-Varanasi route with Prayagraj & Kanpur stops; here’s what travellers need to knowDelhi-Varanasi Sleeper Vande Bharat Express: Indian Railways is planning a second Sleeper Vande Bharat Express service. This new overnight ...
19 Sep, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
AI eyes on your train food! Worried about train food hygiene? Railways brings tech solution to keep a 24x7 watch on pantry cars, kitchens and food handlingIndian Railways is set to enhance monitoring by installing AI-enabled CCTV cameras in pantry cars and base kitchens across the East Central...
13 Sep, 2026, 12.56 PM IST