India likely to overtake US in metro rail network length in two years: Union ministerIndia's metro rail network is rapidly expanding, nearing the United States' current length. The Union minister anticipates India will soon ...
05 Sep, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
In 1905, a Bohemian prince released 5 muskrats into his estate. By 1914, their population had exploded to 2 MillionIntroduced near Prague in 1905, five muskrats quickly proliferated throughout Europe. Utilizing waterways as pathways, these semi-aquatic r...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
After Adani, Tata feels the heat: Indian firms under fire in Kenya?Kenya’s dispute with Tata Chemicals has revived concerns about Indian businesses in the country after Adani’s exit. But Kenya continues to ...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
250+ new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains coming soon: Your next overnight journey is set for a big upgrade with Rajdhani-beating features & aircraft-style luxuryVande Bharat Express is expanding into overnight sleeper services across the country. Multiple manufacturers are now working on advanced sl...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Railways powers rural economy, local products get Rs 162 crore market at stationsIndian Railways’ One Station One Product scheme has expanded to more than 2,300 outlets across over 2,000 stations, benefiting over 1.54 la...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
7.8% slam dunk! 'Dead' economy proved to be quite alive and kickingIndia’s GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, beating RBI’s 7% forecast and the 7.1% Reuters poll median despite an oil shock, geopolitical tensions an...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Train passengers, a major safety upgrade is coming: Rs 170 crore approved for a project covering another 712 km of tracksRailways has approved the deployment of Kavach Version 4.0 across 712 route kilometres in the Moradabad Division. The rollout will strength...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
In 1870, a New York millionaire secretly built a 300-foot underground railway. Decades before the city's modern subway network took shape, people forgot it existedLong before New York City’s modern subway system opened in 1904, a millionaire had already built a secret underground railway beneath Broad...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Indian Railways has a plan for more tracks, less congestion and more trains: What are the train routes where your journey will become easier?Indian Railways is set to upgrade seven heavily trafficked routes, transforming them into four-line corridors. This ambitious project targe...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Indian Railways working to four-track 11,000 km of 7 high-density routes: VaishnawIndia's seven high-density rail routes are being expanded to four tracks. These routes carry forty-one percent of total railway traffic acr...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Ceigall India wins Rs 705 crore Arunachal Frontier Highway projectCeigall India secured a contract valued at Rs 704.70 crore for highway construction. This project involves building a key section of the La...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.44 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
Cabinet approves one highway and four railway multi-tracking projectsThe CCEA approved highway and railway projects valued at Rs 13,041 crore. These initiatives will significantly enhance freight and passenge...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Delhi Master Plan 2047: Key highlights of blueprint for housing, metro & YamunaDelhi's Master Plan 2047 targets 40 lakh new homes and a 695-km metro network by 2047. It includes redevelopment for unauthorized colonies ...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 13,041 crore rail & road projects; Howrah-Chennai line to be quadrupledThe Union Cabinet approved five infrastructure projects totaling Rs 13,041 crore. Four railway projects will enhance capacity on key easter...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Delhi’s Anand Vihar, Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan to get multi-modal transport hubs for seamless transfers between metro, rail, bus and RRTSDelhi's Anand Vihar, Kashmere Gate, and Sarai Kale Khan are among three major transit zones proposed to become integrated multi-modal trans...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST