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
In Poland, engineers used a 3,500-ton concrete cradle to launch a giant boring machine beneath Łódź; the 2.9-mile tunnel will carry high-speed trains under the city without tearing up its streetsA specialized concrete cradle was recently completed for a tunnel boring machine. This machine will construct a new high-speed rail tunnel ...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
AI, trust, and the future of money: With AI making payments invisible, trust becomes the new currencyArtificial intelligence will shift payments from digital to delegated commerce, enabling machines to transact for consumers. Trust and real...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Housing price index rises 1.1% in Q1 sequentially: RBI dataIndia’s house price index rose 1.1% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 FY27 (April-June), driven mainly by Chandigarh, Lucknow and Thiruvananthapuram.
24 Aug, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Europe turned railway tracks white during extreme heat; the low-cost solution tackles a problem hidden in the steelEuropean transport systems are grappling with the impact of rising extreme heatwaves. To combat this, railway tracks are being coated in wh...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
DMRC becomes first Indian metro organisation to secure ISO 55001:2024 certificationDelhi Metro Rail Corporation has become India’s first metro organisation to receive ISO 55001:2024 certification for its asset management s...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
In 2013, NASA beamed laser data from lunar orbit at 622 megabits per second, demonstrating faster space communications than radioIn 2013, NASA's Lunar Laser Communication Demonstration set a groundbreaking standard by achieving data transmission speeds of 622 megabits...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
New security grid formed for strategically located Siliguri Corridor: Amit ShahHome Minister Amit Shah announced a new triangular security grid for the Siliguri Corridor. This strategically vital region shares borders ...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Delhi Master Plan eyes air taxis, air pods to commute in futureDelhi’s Master Plan 2047 envisions a greener, technology-driven transport network featuring air taxis, air pods and inland waterways. The b...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Mumbai suburban rail network to get 238 AC EMU rakes by 2030Indian Railways will prioritise manufacturing 238 AC EMU rakes for Mumbai’s suburban network, with production beginning in 2027 and the ful...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Railway Ministry approves raising train speed limit to 100 kmph on Katra-Banihal sectionThe Railway Ministry approved increasing train speeds to 100 kmph on the Katra-Banihal route. This enhancement will improve connectivity an...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Unsuspecting landowner got income tax notice as his land was sold for Rs 6.82 crore cash by someone via forged sale deed; he fights back and wins tax case in ITAT Ahmedabad on this groundFor Rs 6.82 crore cash notorious land grabbing gang sold land via forged sale deed with forged signature of landowner; however landowner go...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Lufthansa launches high-speed in-flight internet powered by StarlinkLufthansa has activated Starlink-powered high-speed Wi-Fi on its first Airbus A320neo aircraft. This new service offers free internet conne...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal invites Japanese companies to deepen investments in IndiaIndia's commerce minister invited Japanese businesses to deepen investments and partnerships. He will visit Japan to strengthen trade and i...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
Railways to overhaul drinking water system across networkThe new actions also include replacement of water tanks and strict compliance on regular water quality testing at source and outlet points....
16 Aug, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train nears completion: Diamond-inspired Surat station takes shape; foundation work underway at BKC stationConstruction on India's first bullet train corridor shows significant progress. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project is nearing its...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.04 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