China unveils 350-kmph Xi'an-Shiyan bullet train, cuts travel time from over six hours to oneChina has launched the Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway, a crucial link connecting central and western regions. This 257-km line, designed f...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Railtel Corp shares gain over 2% after firm wins Rs 108 crore order from Mahanadi CoalfieldsRailtel Corporation's shares surged after announcing a significant Rs 107.61 crore order from Mahanadi Coalfields for an MPLS VPN network. ...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
India's much-delayed bullet train project picks up speedIndia is aiming to inaugurate a segment of its inaugural high-speed bullet train line in 2027, nearly a decade after its commencement. This...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Noida, Greater Noida schools revise timings for Classes 1 to 8: Reason, new schedule, and the advisoryNoida and Greater Noida schools for Classes 1-8 are now operating on a reduced schedule, from 7 AM to 12 PM, due to persistent heat. This d...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
European heatwave: Riot vehicles, fire hoses and soaked pedestrians. How Germany is battling record heatEurope is grappling with an intense heatwave, shattering weather records and pushing temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in several natio...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves eastEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, with Germany recording a new record temperature of 41.3°C. This sweltering weather, linked to n...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Germany, Poland poised for soaring temperatures as heatwave moves eastA scorching heatwave, responsible for numerous deaths across Western Europe, is now bearing down on Germany and Poland with temperatures ne...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Netherlands issues first-ever red alert over heatThe Netherlands issued its first-ever red alert for heat for Friday, warning of "dangerous" conditions as a record-setting heatwave scorche...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Europe heatwave: Where in Europe is the heatwave and when will it end? 101 million Europeans under 35°C+ due to "heat dome"Heatwave in Europe 2026: Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with over 100 million people experiencing temperatures above 35°C. Wes...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Indian Railways to liberalise wagon design policyIndian Railways is set to unveil a new wagon design policy within two weeks, offering a flexible framework for industries to develop specia...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
France sounds alarm as Europe's deadly heatwave takes its tollWestern Europe is grappling with a deadly heatwave, causing numerous deaths, power disruptions, and school closures. France has elevated it...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
UAE's passenger train tickets are now live. Here's how you can bookThe UAE is launching its first inter-emirate passenger train service connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on June 30. Bookings are now open wi...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Germany trains resume after technical glitch paralyses networkGermany's rail network is back on track after a nationwide communication system failure halted all trains on Tuesday. Deutsche Bahn technic...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
A giant rail bridge across the Gobi Desert in China is making people ask one big question: How?A massive rail bridge rising above China’s Gobi Desert is drawing global attention. Built to overcome shifting sands, powerful winds, and e...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Beneath the Alps, Switzerland quietly built an underground network so large it feels like another countryHidden beneath the Swiss Alps is one of the world’s most remarkable engineering networks: more than 1,400 tunnels spanning over 2,000 kilom...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Mumbai weather today: Cloudy skies, thunderstorms and rain lash city; IMD issues alertMumbai experienced pre-monsoon showers with thunderstorms, signaling the Southwest Monsoon's advance into Maharashtra. The India Meteorolog...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
A canal without locks? A Latin American mega project aims to challenge the Panama Canal without digging oneMexico’s dry canal project is changing global trade with a bold rail-based route connecting oceans. The Interoceanic Corridor uses a 192-mi...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST