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13 Mar

Suburban rail project in Bengaluru faces cost surge, deadline pushed to 2030

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The cost of the long-pending Bengaluru suburban rail project has increased significantly, rising from ₹15,767 crore to ₹23,342 crore — an escalation of nearly 48 percent — primarily due to delays and changes in the rolling stock procurement model.The 148-km suburban rail network in Bengaluru, which received approval in 2020, was initially scheduled to be completed by October 2026. However, the completion deadline has now been extended to March 2030.According to Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Ltd (K-RIDE), the implementing agency of the project, the cost escalation is largely driven by inflation and a shift in the procurement strategy for…

24 Feb

7 k*lled as medical flight crashes in Chatra district

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According to officials, all seven people on board an air ambulance—including a burn patient who was badly injured—were killed when the ambulance crashed in a forested area of the Chatra district of Jharkhand. When the Beechcraft C90 plane, flown by Delhi-based Redbird Airways, took off from Birsa Munda Airport at 7:11 p.m., it was carrying a burn patient from Ranchi to New Delhi, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Around 100 nautical miles southeast of Varanasi, the plane lost radar contact and communication after making contact with Kolkata at 7:34 p.m. Later, it fell in the Chatra district's…

16 Feb

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Summit, calls it a moment of ‘immense pride’

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that the "rapid progress" in science and technology and the potential of the country's young are reflected in the India AI Impact Summit, calling it a subject of "immense pride" that international delegates had convened in India. The Prime Minister will open the five-day conference and related India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together IT executives, policymakers, and startup founders from around the globe in the capital. "We are extremely proud that people from all over the world are visiting India," Modi said in a post on X, adding that the event…

23 Jan

PM Modi Launches New Amrit Bharat Trains, Unveils Major Development Projects in Kerala

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off four new trains in Kerala, including three Amrit Bharat Express trains and one passenger train, from Thiruvananthapuram. During the visit, he also laid foundation stones and inaugurated several key development projects aimed at improving infrastructure and boosting growth in the state.Addressing a public gathering, PM Modi began with a traditional “Namaskaram!” and said that rail connectivity in Kerala has been strengthened through the Centre’s continued development efforts. He highlighted steps being taken to promote Thiruvananthapuram as a startup hub, encouraging innovation and employment opportunities.The Prime Minister also launched the PM SVANidhi Credit…

22 Jan

BJP chief Nitin Nabin examines election preparations and radiates optimism about winning

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At the BJP headquarters in the nation's capital, newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Nabin presided over a meeting concerning the party's central office holders. Former president Jagat Prakash Nadda, National General Secretary BL Santosh, and party leaders from all around the nation attended the meeting, according to a news release from BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh. Nabin received congratulations on his appointment from all of the leaders. After reviewing the party's election preparations in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry, the BJP president expressed satisfaction with the advancements. Nabin stated during that meeting that the…

10 Jan

CM Rekha Gupta Announces “Pink Smart Cards” for Women

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made a significant policy announcement today during a press briefing at the Delhi Secretariat. The government is introducing "Pink Smart Cards" for all working women and students in the national capital. These cards will provide a 30% subsidy on all public transport, including the Delhi Metro and electric buses, while integrating a one-tap emergency response (SOS) system connected directly to the city’s centralized police command center.

09 Jan

Indian Railways Hits “Net Zero” Milestone; Jind-Sonipat Route Hosts Debut Eco-Friendly Voyage

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In a significant leap toward sustainable transport, Indian Railways successfully conducted the first trial run of a hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana today. Part of the "Hydrogen for Heritage" project, these trains emit only water vapor and are designed to replace aging diesel locomotives on scenic and high-traffic heritage lines. Railway officials confirmed that if the trials succeed over the next 30 days, commercial operations will begin on eight heritage routes by the end of the year.

08 Jan

Chief Minister Pledges 1 Lakh Skilled Internships in Municipal Projects by Year-End

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In a major outreach program, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today hosted the first session of the "Youth Dialogue" at the Tyagaraj Stadium. The CM interacted with over 5,000 university students, outlining a new policy that creates a direct pipeline for graduates into urban planning and municipal management internships. Gupta announced that the city would fund 1,00,000 paid internships by December 2026, aimed at utilizing fresh talent to modernize the capital’s civic services and waste management infrastructure.

07 Jan

Punjab Drug Crackdown: Anti-Narcotics Task Force and BSF seize 19.98 kg of heroin in major drug bust in Punjab

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A significant crackdown on trans-border drug smuggling was conducted in Punjab by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Range. The operation resulted in the recovery of 19.980 kg of heroin and the arrest of four suspects, including the key operative overseeing the supply chain. Preliminary investigations by Punjab Police showed that the detained suspects were linked to handlers in Pakistan and organized the transportation and distribution of narcotics shipments throughout the state's several regions. Under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, a formal complaint has been filed, and…

07 Jan

Chandrababu Naidu Proposes “Southern Economic Corridor”

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has proposed the creation of a "Southern Economic Corridor" connecting Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. During a chief ministers' summit today, Naidu argued that a unified economic zone would streamline logistics and manufacturing for the semiconductor and green energy sectors. The proposal includes a shared tax-incentive framework and a joint "single-window" clearance portal for international investors, a move that has already seen preliminary support from neighboring states.