In 1942, Loyalhanna Dam went into operation while Pittsburgh factories produced wartime steel and the army relied on 54,000 pigeons. 84 years later, the dam has prevented more than $658 million in flood damage and its cranes are getting a major overhaulTwo 64-ton cranes at Loyalhanna Dam are receiving a major overhaul after eight decades of service. These aging machines manage massive stee...
16 Aug, 2026, 02.37 AM IST
We will train 1 crore youth in AI skills over next year: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi, referring to India's recent AI Summit, announced a major initiative aimed at expanding AI skills among the co...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: PM Narendra Modi highlights railway electrification push, says 70% network electrified in a decadePrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted significant railway electrification progress. Seventy percent of India's rail network was electrif...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
PM Modi announces AI skilling for one crore youth, free coaching in Independence Day addressPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced extensive youth skilling initiatives and civil defence reforms. He emphasized technology and innovat...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Independence Day 2026: PM Modi calls for ‘vibrant civil defence’ network to tackle modern challengesPrime Minister Narendra Modi urged for a stronger civil defence volunteer network. India must prepare for challenges both domestically and ...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Singapore-based Hillhouse plans to double India investments with real estate, data centres in focusHillhouse Investments plans to significantly increase its India real estate and data center investments. The firm aims to double its curren...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: The 79-year journey of a nation from charkha to chipsIndependence Day: Story of India's technological rise now focuses on indigenous manufacturing and ambitious future goals. Digital public in...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Swadeshi 1.0 vs. Made in India 2.0: How India turned a 1905 boycott into a 2026 business strategyIndependence Day 2026: From the Swadeshi movement to Atmanirbhar Bharat. Early Swadeshi movements fostered indigenous industries against im...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Fourth rail line approved through strategic 'Chicken's Neck' corridor: OfficialA fourth railway line has been approved for the strategically important Chicken's Neck corridor. This crucial link connects the Northeast w...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
BRICS nations need stronger frameworks to mobilise private capital at scale: Nirmala SitharamanNirmala Sitharaman urged BRICS nations to foster stability for attracting private capital. Multilateral development banks can de-risk inves...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
In 1964, Wisconsin closed this railway line. Today, 60,000 visitors come here every yearA railway line in Wisconsin that stopped carrying trains in 1964 has found a surprising second life. The former Elroy-Sparta route is now a...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Bank of America to deploy $250 billion for US digital, infrastructure projectsBank of America plans to invest $250 billion in American infrastructure projects. This initiative will support digital and energy infrastru...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM 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
IFC invests Rs 225 cr in NDR Smart Spaces to develop 20 million sq ft logistics platformThe International Finance Corporation has invested Rs 225 crore in NDR Smart Spaces. This investment will support the development of 20 mil...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Russia to India via train? Moscow floats ambitious railway route, says link "should be explored"India-Russia Rail Link: Russia is investigating innovative overland rail routes to connect with India, seeking to lessen reliance on mariti...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
India, Russia discuss Vande Bharat, SJ-100 aircraft, UAVs to deepen industrial tiesIndia and Russia reviewed industrial cooperation and explored new collaborations. Discussions focused on railway infrastructure and the Van...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Titagarh Rail, RITES, other railway stocks rise up to 4%. Here’s whyRailway stocks rose after reports that the government plans to invest Rs 45,000 crore in border railway upgrades over the next 18-24 months...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST