Dharavi to become a smart city: HSBC says Asia's largest slum could soon have metro stations, green spaces & 125,000 new homesDharavi's massive redevelopment project, a joint venture between the Maharashtra government and Adani Group, aims to transform the Mumbai s...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.57 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
Delhi Metro to add 24 extra train trips from May 18 to encourage shift from private vehiclesRecognising the critical role of mass transit in ensuring energy security, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability in the ext...
17 May, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Railway Board pulls up zones over poor pace of environmental initiatives, orders fast-track effortsIndian Railways is pushing for faster execution of environmental projects. The Railway Board has urged all zones to complete these initiati...
14 May, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
PM Modi cuts down convoy size; BJP CMs, other leaders follow suit on his appeal for less fuel usePrime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly downsized his convoy. This move follows his appeal for wise spending and fuel conservation. ...
13 May, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Rajnath Singh to chair meeting of Informal Group of Ministers over West Asia conflict at 10:30 amDefence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs a meeting on the West Asia situation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for collective economic resi...
11 May, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Karti Chidambaram questions 'PMO directives', demands Parliament session over PM Modi's '7 Appeals'Congress leader Karti P Chidambaram has urged the government to convene Parliament. He wants a briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's s...
11 May, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
PM Modi holds roadshow in Dehradun ahead of Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor inaugurationPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, a 213 km, six-lane expressway developed at over Rs 12,000 cr...
14 Apr, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki rail siding in Gujarat becomes world's first modal shift project to generate carbon creditsMaruti Suzuki’s Gujarat railway siding has set a new global benchmark, becoming the first modal shift transportation project in the world t...
25 Feb, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Vande Bharat, Chenab Bridge take spotlight at World Expo 2025 in Osaka: Railway MinistryVande Bharat and Chenab Bridge are star attractions at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. The Indian Railways showcase includes the Chenab Bridg...
09 Jul, 2025, 09.02 PM IST
Railways' switch to accrual-based accounting to boost multilateral, green financing: ICAIIndian Railways has fully transitioned to accrual-based accounting for the 2023-24 fiscal year. This shift, supported by the ICAI, enhances...
22 Dec, 2024, 11.31 AM IST
With Rs 6500 cr dedicated budget in 2024-25, railway can achieve 100% electrification: OfficialsIndia is making strides toward complete electrification of its rail network, with a dedicated budget of Rs 65,00 crore allocated for 2024-2...
04 Apr, 2024, 10.33 PM IST
Indian Railways initiates "Hydrogen for Heritage" project, plans to operate 35 Hydrogen trains for a greener futureInitially estimated at an expenditure of Rs 80 crores per train and Rs 70 crores per route for ground infrastructure, the project marks a s...
27 Jun, 2023, 11.40 AM IST
Railways to save Rs 300 crore on water billRailways has undertaken energy conservation and energy efficiency measures with a target to achieve 1,000 MW of solar power and 170 MW of w...
05 Jun, 2017, 05.42 PM IST
Railways plan to plant 5 crore saplings by 2019-20: Suresh PrabhuSuresh Prabhu said the initiative has been taken in pursuance of the Railways' commitment towards environmental improvement and sustainable...
05 Apr, 2017, 01.16 PM IST
Suresh Prabhu outlines Railways' environment-friendly measuresRailways minister Suresh Prabhu has outlined various environment-friendly measures being taken by the public transporter to provide low cos...
16 Jan, 2016, 10.09 PM IST
- Asian Development Bank to provide a $150 million loan to Indian govt to improve rail freight services
ADB to provide a $150 million loan to the Indian govt for improvement of rail freight services & passenger transport routes.
10 Jul, 2012, 04.55 PM IST