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In New Delhi, Animesh Kujur of Odisha won the 100m dash in a photo finish, becoming the star sprinter at the one-day Indian Athletics Series on Saturday.Kujur, who began his outdoor season on the 'fast' Mondo track, won the 200m race in the morning session, finishing in 20.74 seconds, beating...

New Delhi, April 8 Domestic consumption of finished steel grew by 7-8 per cent to 164 million tonnes in FY26, driven by increased activity in the infrastructure, construction, railways, and manufacturing sectors.The country's crude steel output grew by over 10.7 per cent to around 168.4...

April 7, New Delhi – Multiple strikes targeted Iran's civilian and critical infrastructure as the US deadline for Tehran to reach a deal expired. The US military conducted attacks on military targets on Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal, without affecting oil infrastructure. Strikes...

Mumbai, April 7 A non-air-conditioned sleeper coach was partially damaged in a fire at a major workshop of the Central Railway (CR) in Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.No one was injured in the incident, which occurred at 3:10 pm at the CR's workshop in Matunga, they said.The fire...

JAMMU, APRIL 06: Mohammad Aslam assumed the role of Commandant of the 2nd Battalion of the SDRF in Jammu, succeeding Zahid Naseem Manhas, who has been appointed Deputy Inspector General of Police, Railways, J&K.Upon taking office, Aslam emphasized the need to enhance the SDRF's operational...

New Delhi, April 4 – Indian security agencies have uncovered a plot to carry out blasts at railway stations across the country. They have learned that the ISI has been setting up several small modules in various parts of the country to carry out these attacks.These modules consist of just four...

Bhubaneswar, April 3 The BJD and the Congress on Friday opposed the Railway Board's decision to exclude the Palasa–Ichchapuram section from ECoR jurisdiction and demanded a reversal of the move.The decision has also not been welcomed by a section of leaders of the ruling BJP.The...

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced that the Railway Board has ordered the transfer of seven railway stations from the East Coast Railway Zone to the South Coast Railway Zone (SCR), headquartered in Visakhapatnam. He made this announcement on social media, stating that these...

Jammu, April 2 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday ordered a major reshuffle in the police department at the Inspector General (IG), Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and Superintendent of Police (SSP) levels.An order issued by the J&K Home Department stated that DIG...

New Delhi, April 1 The Railway Ministry announced on Wednesday that it had achieved a new record in cargo transport, carrying 1,670 million tonnes of freight and registering a 3.25 per cent growth over the previous year."This achievement reflects sustained improvements in operational...

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that a record budget has been allocated for the railways, which is benefiting every citizen of the country, especially the poor and middle class.In response to supplementary questions during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha today, Mr. Vaishnaw said that...

In an effort to improve passenger convenience, the Railways will operate a special reserved train between Jammu Tawi and Chhapra, starting April 6. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that this service, designated as Train No. 05193/05194, will make 15 trips in each direction, providing direct...

Vav-Tharad (Gujarat), March 31 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth ₹19,806.9 crore at a ceremony in Vav-Tharad in North Gujarat on Tuesday.The projects, undertaken by the central and state governments, span energy, transport...

Vav-Tharad (Gujarat), March 30 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 19,806.9 crore during his visit to Gujarat on March 31, encompassing investments in renewable energy, transportation, railways, and urban infrastructure...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a day-long visit to Gujarat tomorrow. During the visit, Mr. Modi will inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. He will also address the gathering on this occasion. Located within the Mahavir Jain Aradhana...

Vav-Tharad (Gujarat), March 28: Rail connectivity in Gujarat is set for a significant expansion as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and launch railway projects worth Rs 891 crore during his one-day visit to the state on March 31.The projects, undertaken by the Ministry of Railways...

New Delhi, March 26 – A total of 52,494 individuals were arrested under the provisions of the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966, related to the unlawful possession of property belonging to Indian Railways during the last five years (2021–2025).Of these, complaints were filed...

The railways will build convenient underpasses across the country to prevent accidents while crossing railway tracks. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw directed the concerned officials regarding this initiative during a workshop held in New Delhi today. He said that these underpasses will be...

Kolkata, March 26 – Uncertainty continues to surround the candidacy of Swapna Barman, the gold medalist in the Asian Games and a nominee of the Trinamool Congress from the Rajganj Assembly constituency in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, following new complications related to a pending...

March 25, New Delhi – The Parliament is holding the Budget Session 2026 in both houses – the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.During Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha regarding the low Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in secondary education, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that provisions...