Phased operations will begin on August 15, 2027, according to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, marking a significant milestone in India’s first bullet train project. Starting on the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) route between Surat and Bilimora, the first service will run, kicking off the age of high-speed rail in India. To facilitate […]
As a result of increased economic activity and demand for train services throughout the nation, Indian Railways maintained its good operational performance in June 2026, recording growth in freight cargo and passenger traffic. In June 2026, Indian Railways carried 142.21 million tonnes of freight, up 4% from the previous year’s 136.71 million tonnes, as reported […]
Following the approval of a Scheme of Merger by the Board of Directors of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) and REC Limited (REC) in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, a new public sector financing institution focused on power and infrastructure will be established in India. As per the planned plan, REC […]
The ₹405 crore signalling upgrading project on Eastern Railway has been greenlit by Indian Railways, signifying yet another important move to improve the safety, dependability, and operational efficiency of one of the busiest train networks in the nation. Situated on HDN and HUN routes, 32 stations and signalling points will have their outdated relay-based interlocking […]
According to the minutes of the MPC meeting that were released on Friday, all six members of the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee opted for a wait-and-watch strategy when they voted to maintain benchmark interest rates earlier this month. They cited the high level of uncertainty surrounding the future of inflation and growth as reasons for […]
On Wednesday, authorities announced that Navneet Srivastava, a senior officer in the Indian Forest Service, had been arrested by the CBI. Srivastava is being held on suspicion of embezzling funds from the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST) from an account at IDFC First Bank while he was the organization’s chief […]
In the fiscal year 2025–26, Indian Railways hired 43,781 people, a big improvement over previous years due to the organization’s more open and efficient employment practices. The 47,084 open positions in various categories were filled through successfully completed selection cycles of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). There are 18,799 ALPs, 14,298 technicians, 452 sub-inspectors, 4,208 […]
The Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express will now have a commercial stopping at Anantnag, according to a decision reached at a high-level meeting between Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who reviewed current and prospective railway projects. This decision is anticipated to greatly improve regional connectivity and make it […]
At Sunday’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 26), Apple announced Siri AI, a revamped version of its voice assistant that the firm claims is more intelligent, knowledgeable, and powerful. The unveiling was part of Apple’s next generation of Apple Intelligence. The updates, which cover iOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27, aim […]
Two large-scale projects to upgrade electric traction infrastructure along southern India’s key railway routes have been approved by Indian Railways. The projects call for an investment of ₹447.58 crore to upgrade the current electric traction system from 1×25 kV to the more sophisticated 2×25 kV system. The first undertaking is the South Western Railway’s 120-kilometer […]
