Cabinet approves India Semiconductor Mission 2.0; earmarks Rs 1.27 lakh crore for the projectThe Union Cabinet approved India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with significant funding. A Rs 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme wa...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Karnataka gets new MEMU train service between Arasikere and YelahankaV Somanna, the Minister of State, celebrated the inauguration of a new MEMU train service that connects the towns of Arasikere and Yelahank...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Railways announces unified licensing for container train operationsIndian Railways has unified container train operator licenses for all routes. This reform aims to encourage greater private sector particip...
14 Jul, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Railways rolls out reform push to speed up projects, boost freightIndian Railways unveiled reforms to enhance project execution and freight operations. Stricter contractor rules and insurance measures aim ...
14 Jul, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Mining, construction equipment industry posts 3% rise in domestic sales; exports surge 31.5%The domestic mining and construction equipment sector saw sales exceed 140,000 units last fiscal year. Exports experienced a significant ju...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.03 PM 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
SAIL's Bokaro plant to get 8.3 MT iron ore via slurry pipeline; Rs15K cr expansion underwayBokaro Steel Plant will receive iron ore annually through a new slurry pipeline. This modern system will eliminate dependence on railway ra...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Possible to run Namo Bharat trains every three minutes if required: NCRTCThe Namo Bharat corridor is currently serving about one lakh passengers daily. Trains operate at ten-minute intervals, with potential for t...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
India weighs hybrid annuity model for East-West freight corridorThe East-West Dedicated Freight Corridor may use a Hybrid Annuity Model for development. This financing framework was discussed at a confer...
08 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
Bengaluru's new Sampige Road subway to benefit daily commuters: Underground passage set to replace dangerous railway track crossingBengaluru is set to build a Rs 5.5 crore pedestrian subway connecting Swatantra Palya with Sampige Road Metro station, giving thousands of ...
08 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis defends Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link' project, warns critics spreading 'lies'Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link project. He stated initial challenges are ine...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Kerala: Three killed, several injured in landslide in WayanadThree people died and eighteen were trapped in a landslide at the Kalladi tunnel construction site. Rescue teams worked to free those still...
07 Jul, 2026, 08.16 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
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to launch Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train tunnel workRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will launch the first tunnel boring operation for India's inaugural bullet train project on Sunday. Two m...
04 Jul, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
500 hanger cables replaced on iconic Godavari bow string arch railway bridge in AndhraSouth Coast Railway has achieved a major feat, replacing 500 of 672 corroded hanger cables on the historic Godavari Bow String Arch Railway...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma seeks Centre's support to strengthen semiconductor ecosystem and expand railway infrastructureAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to boost the state's industrial and infrastructure develo...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Saleem Ahmad takes additional charge as Ircon chairman and managing directorSaleem Ahmad, CMD of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, has taken on the additional role of leading Ircon International Limited. Ahmad stressed stak...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST