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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...
In 2022, a Florida workshop was making furniture. 4 years later, 8 rail-mounted robots were printing boat hulls up to 130 feet long in just 9 days, turning digital designs into giant vessels without costly moldsA Florida workshop now uses robotic systems for 3D printing large composite boat hulls. This innovative process eliminates expensive tradit...
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 ...
Centre revises cost of 993 road and 190 railway projectsThe Centre has revised the cost estimates of 993 road and 190 railway projects among 1,775 infrastructure projects worth ₹150 crore and abo...
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...
Infrastructure projects see cost overrun of Rs 3.4 lakh cr: MoSPIOngoing infrastructure projects show a Rs 3,40,504 crore cost overrun on projects over Rs 150 crore. Over 1,700 projects are monitored, wit...
In 1999, local government of Fujian started low-budget robotics sport competitions for college teams, decades later Beijing's Robot Olympics is making global headlines. Investment, innovation to government policies - Here's what have gone behind the doorsBeijing's 2021 five-year blueprint for the robotics sector had promised subsidies, research tax breaks and financing, setting a goal for Ch...
In 1939, Mercedes built the T 80 with 3,500 horsepower and six wheels for a planned 600 km/h record attempt. 87 years later, the car remains preserved in Stuttgart, its true top speed still unknown because it never racedThe Mercedes T 80 was built to break 600 km/h in 1939. It had six wheels, a huge 44.5-liter V12 and up to 3,500 horsepower. Mercedes wanted...
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...
From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China's robot gamesChina's robot games have transformed from academic contests to national showcases. These competitions now highlight commercial product deve...
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 ...
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...
Cabinet approves setting up Jammu and Kashmir High Court bench in LadakhThe Union Cabinet has approved setting up a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on T...
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...
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...
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...
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...