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DFCCIL Uses GPS to Bust ERC Theft in Ambala, Averts Rail Mishap

DFCCIL Uses GPS to Bust ERC Theft in Ambala, Averts Rail Mishap

In addition to enforcement, DFCCIL is conducting awareness drives in villages to highlight the risks and punishments of railway property theft. In a strong demonstration of vigilance and modern technology in railway safety, the security team of the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL) busted an organised gang involved in the theft of...

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Bhogapuram Airport Nears Completion as GMR Conducts Successful Validation Flight

Bhogapuram Airport Nears Completion as GMR Conducts Successful Validation Flight

On completion, Bhogapuram Airport will strengthen connectivity, fuel economic growth, and generate jobs, shaping Andhra Pradesh’s regional development. Marking a major milestone towards operational readiness, the upcoming Bhogapuram Airport in Visakhapatnam successfully conducted its validation flight on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh’s new greenfield international airport is being developed by GMR Aero‑led GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd...

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Union Cabinet Clears $146 Million Delhi Metro Expansion, Adding 16 km and 13 Stations

Union Cabinet Clears $146 Million Delhi Metro Expansion, Adding 16 km and 13 Stations

At the heart of the expansion, the Central Vista corridor promises seamless metro access for 60,000 office goers and 200,000 daily visitors. Even as India is poised to become the second‑largest metro rail network in the world, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved three new corridors for the Delhi Metro,...

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DFCCIL Pushes Fast-Track Plan for Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals

DFCCIL Pushes Fast-Track Plan for Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals

DFCCIL officials stress that construction and operational challenges will be cleared on priority with government support. Key officials at the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerate construction and address gaps in the development of Gati Shakti Multimodal Cargo Terminals (GCTs), prioritising improved logistics and transportation for industries,...

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Noida International Airport Taps Tech Mahindra for 24×7 Cybersecurity Command Centre

Noida International Airport Taps Tech Mahindra for 24×7 Cybersecurity Command Centre

Through this strategic partnership, NIA aims to hardwires resilience and cybersecurity into its operations from the ground up. Addressing a critical dimension of airport security, India’s upcoming mega‑airport has signed a landmark agreement to fortify its network and cybersecurity operations. Noida International Airport (NIA) announced a partnership with Tech Mahindra, the Pune‑headquartered global technology consulting...

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Centre Approves â‚č8.87 Billion Mumbai Marina to Boost Coastal Shipping and Maritime Tourism

Centre Approves â‚č8.87 Billion Mumbai Marina to Boost Coastal Shipping and Maritime Tourism

India’s financial capital is set to host a world‑class marina that aims to stand alongside leading global destinations such as Florida, Singapore and Dubai. The Union Government has approved the Viksit Bharat Mumbai Marina project in Mumbai Harbour at an estimated cost of â‚č8.87 billion, marking a major push for coastal shipping, maritime tourism and...

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India Begins Hydrogen Car Trials as Minister Joshi Drives Toyota Mirai to Parliament

India Begins Hydrogen Car Trials as Minister Joshi Drives Toyota Mirai to Parliament

With this, India has begun a two‑year testing programme that is expected to generate critical insights for scaling up hydrogen mobility nationwide. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, literally took to the driver’s seat while launching field trials for the use of hydrogen in India’s $250‑billion automobile sector. Joshi drove Toyota’s...

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Bharatmala Pariyojana Executes 61% of Phase‑I Highway Targets, Boosts Freight Speed and Connectivity

Bharatmala Pariyojana Executes 61% of Phase‑I Highway Targets, Boosts Freight Speed and Connectivity

India’s national highway network has expanded from 132,499 km in March 2019 to 146,560 km, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways has disclosed. Out of 34,800 km planned under the first phase of Bharatmala Pariyojana, 21,248 km have been constructed up to September 2025 under 796 awarded projects, Union Minister for Road Transport...

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Indian Railways to Roll Out OTP‑Based Tatkal Window Tickets Nationwide to Curb Misuse

Indian Railways to Roll Out OTP‑Based Tatkal Window Tickets Nationwide to Curb Misuse

Under this mechanism, Tatkal bookings are confirmed only after OTP verification, a safeguard to ensure tickets reach genuine travellers. Following the success of pilot runs, Indian Railways will soon extend its one‑time password (OTP) system for Tatkal ticket booking at reservation counters to all passenger trains nationwide. “This initiative is aimed at curbing misuse of...

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Rail Freight Rises 4.2% in November as Steel, Iron Ore and Fertiliser Volumes Surge

Rail Freight Rises 4.2% in November as Steel, Iron Ore and Fertiliser Volumes Surge

Rail Freight Rises 4.2% in November as Steel, Iron Ore and Fertiliser Volumes Surge In just eight months of FY2025‑26, the world’s fourth‑largest rail transporter has exceeded the full‑year freight loading of FY2013‑14, recorded at 1,055 MT. Indian Railways recorded a freight loading of 135.7 million tonnes (MT) in November 2025, marking a 4.2 per...