Delhi to Siliguri in 6 hours? Railways have a Rs 16 lakh crore bullet train plan to connect major citiesIndia is embarking on a massive high-speed rail project. Seven dedicated corridors are planned, aiming to slash travel times between major ...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
IRCTC new website launch date announced by Ashwini Vaishnaw : Faster ticket booking, tatkal booking status, seat choice feature and moreNew IRCTC Website launch: Indian Railways is set to launch a revamped IRCTC website by July 15, promising a significantly smoother online t...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 2,169 crore worth Ahmedabad Metro airport extensionThe Union Cabinet has approved the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A project. This 6-km extension will connect Koteshwar Road to the Sardar Vallabhb...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
World's most advanced chips, including Nvidia chips, being designed in India: Union minister Ashwini VaishnawIndia is now designing advanced semiconductor chips for global leaders like Nvidia and Intel. Over 300 universities are teaching chip desig...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
'Last year we exported Rs 35,000 crore components to China': Ashwini VaishnawIndia's electronics manufacturing is on the rise. Last year, components worth 35,000 crore rupees were exported to China. Around 250 new co...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Double-engine government to accelerate rail projects in West Bengal: Ashwini VaishnawUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 60 next-generation trains for the Kolkata Metro and ₹1 lakh crore in railway projects for...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Kolkata metro gets 60 new trains, Rs 1 lakh crore railway projects for West BengalUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 60 next-generation trains for Kolkata Metro in five years, alongside Rs 1 lakh crore in r...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Sixty next-generation trains to be introduced for Kolkata Metro in 5 years: Union Minister Ashwini VaishnawSixty new trains will join the Kolkata Metro network in the next five years. Ashwini Vaishnaw made this announcement. He also stated that r...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Airlines' fuel, vehicle replacement & roadways in focus as Cabinet announces key decisions worth Rs 30,290 croreThe Union Cabinet has approved significant development initiatives totaling Rs 30,290 crore. A key focus is providing Rs 10,000 crore in bu...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
In major development, Satheesan-led new Kerala govt set to scrap Silverline high-speed rail projectSilverline high-speed rail project: The scrapping of SilverLine marks the end of a project that had dominated Kerala’s political discourse ...
20 May, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Bengaluru-Mumbai new express train: Check route, schedule, fare and key detailsRailways have introduced a second direct train service between Bengaluru and Mumbai, a much-needed connectivity boost after nearly 30 years...
18 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Cabinet raises Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif cropsThe Union Cabinet has approved significant hikes in Minimum Support Prices for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. Sunflower ...
13 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Railway utilised 98 pc capex by Feb-end; trains to dominate flights in new corridors: VaishnawIndian Railways achieved 98 percent budget utilization for FY26. New high-speed corridors will significantly cut travel times, making train...
11 May, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
India's 3rd semiconductor plant to start in July, 4th facility to be up by Nov-Dec: VaishnawIndia's semiconductor mission is gaining momentum. Two plants are operational, with two more set to begin production this July and later th...
11 May, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Constructing 15 kilometres bullet train track every month: Ashwini VaishnawIndia is accelerating bullet train development, constructing 15 kilometers of high-speed track monthly. The first bullet train project is s...
05 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
South Coastal Railway Zone to become operational from June 1: Ashwini VaishnawA new South Coastal Railway Zone will begin operations on June 1, 2026. This marks a significant development for Andhra Pradesh's railway a...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Amaravati to Hyderabad in 70 minutes: Railway min Ashwini Vaishnaw sets 7–8 year timeline for South’s bullet train networkBullet trains will soon connect Hyderabad and Amaravati in just 70 minutes. Other proposed corridors include Amaravati to Chennai in 112 mi...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.21 PM IST