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New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Assam recorded a significant voter turnout of 59.63 per cent, as of 1 pm on Thursday, while in Keralam it was at 49.70 per cent, as per the data shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the ongoing 2026 Assembly elections. The polling trends in the Union Territory of Puducherry showed a sizeable voter turnout of 56.83 per cent. Also Read | Kerala Lottery Result Today 3 PM Live: Suvarna Keralam SK-48 Lottery Result of April 9, 2026, Watch Lucky Draw ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Asaam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday cast his vote in the ongoing polling for the 126-seat state assembly elections. Sarma, who is the NDA candidate from Jalukbari, cast his vote at the polling station number 15. He was accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma and children. Also Read | Kerala Lottery Result Today 3 PM Live: Suvarna Keralam SK-48 Lottery Result of April 9, 2026, Watch Lucky Draw Winner List. Speaking to ANI, CM Sarma ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 9 (ANI): Telangana Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha on Thursday led a human chain on the Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge in Hyderabad as part of the 'Praja Palana - Pragati Pranalika' initiative to promote awareness about HIV/AIDS. Speaking to ANI, the minister said the government organised an AIDS awareness "Red Run" programme to educate citizens and remove social stigma associated with the disease. Also Read | Indian Railways To Drive Growth As India Ta ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9: Railways are set to play a key role in driving India's economic growth as the country targets a freight capacity of 3,000 million tonnes by 2030, a report has said. As per the ASSOCHAM-AESCLA report, railways currently account for up to 30 per cent of freight movement, indicating substantial growth potential. It highlighted that the sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by initiatives such as Dedicated Freight Corridors and near-complete electrification, which ar ...Read More >
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation imposed a Rs10 lakh fine on the service provider after a passenger found an insect in his food served on a Vande Bharat train, which was shared by them on social media. The issue came to light after X user Aditya Didwania shared images from his journey on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat train, claiming he had found an insect in the meal served onboard. He also alleged that at least two such instances were noticed in his coach, prompting passenge ...Read More >
BHOPAL/JABALPUR: Straight out of a Hollywood-style survival script, an inter-state thief hid underwater fornearly five hours using a lotus stem to breathe before being finally nabbed by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) with the help of divers. One of themost wanted criminals on Indian Railways' radar, investigators suspect his role in more than 500 train theft cases over the last decade.RPF officials identified him as Harvinder Singh (32), a resident of Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh, after matching ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Coal inventories at thermal power plants remained comfortable around 55 million tonnes as of Tuesday, sufficient for 24 days of uninterrupted power generation based on the average consumption over the last seven days, a senior coal ministry official said. The stock levels indicate "absolute no deficit" on the power generation side, coal Joint Secretary Sanjeev Kumar Kassi emphasised, allaying concerns over potential shortages amid rising summer demand. "Coal stock at the ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's steel industry clocked a robust 10.7 per cent year-on-year growth in production at around 168.4 million tonnes during 2025-26, consolidating its position as the world's second-largest producer while navigating global uncertainties and price pressures, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Steel on Wednesday. Domestic demand remained the key growth driver with finished steel consumption at 164 million tonnes, expanding by about 7-8 per cent, driven by increased ac ...Read More >
Thane, Apr 8 (PTI) Police have registered a case against three persons, including a woman, for allegedly cheating a 56-year-old retired man in Maharashtra's Thane of Rs 22 lakh by promising him a job in the railways, officials said on Wednesday. Based on the complaint lodged by the man, a case was registered at the Kapurbawdi police station, they said. The alleged fraud took place between August 2024 and May 2025, during which the accused contacted the complainant through phone calls and perso ...Read More >
The Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 will give travellers a more comfortable experience at affordable prices. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Indian Railways is launching Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 with upgraded, modern coaches. * The new trains will include AC coaches for enhanced passenger comfort options. * Coaches feature improved designs, better toilet facilities, and coordinated interiors. Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode In a big move t ...Read More >
Highlighting the discrepancy, the applicant said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi provided a reply about another property altogether, despite repeated representations pointing out that the information sought related to a specific address where alleged misuse of a basement, including possible commercial use, was under question. Coming down heavily on the officials, the CIC observed that the RTI plea "remained unattended within the stipulated time frame, in clear violation of the provisions of ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lately, unseasonal rains have disrupted the pace of life, causing the situation to remain precarious. From North India to the southern states and even the northeastern regions, the rains are adversely affecting not only farmers' crops but also the general public's lives. There is now speculation that India's Southwest Monsoon for the year 2026 is expected to be weaker compared to previous years. According to the Meteorological Department, an alert has been issued indicating that this ...Read More >
Jefferies initiated coverage on rail rolling stock makers, recommending a Buy for Titagarh Rail Systems with an Rs 810 target, citing strong passenger and metro coach demand. Conversely, it issued an Underperform rating for Jupiter Wagons with a Rs 200 target, citing its freight-heavy business and slower growth prospects. Jefferies has initiated coverage on two rail rolling stock makers with contrasting calls, betting on a sharp re-rating in Titagarh Rail Systems while turning cautious on Jupit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Indian Railways has sanctioned an important project for strengthening its communication infrastructure in Western Railway with the approval of the provision of 4×48 Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) Backbone in Ahmedabad and Ratlam Divisions at a total cost of Rs. 398.36 crore. The project has been approved under the umbrella work titled "Provision of Kavach with communication backbone of Long Term Evolution (LTE) on balance routes of Indian Railways (Umbrella Work 202 ...Read More >
The Delhi government has received a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Indian Railways for executing the remaining work for the development of the Bhairon Marg underpass - the final remaining project from the Pragati Maidan Integrated Corridor Project aimed at easing congestion on Ring Road and Bhairon Marg, officials said on Monday. Construction work is now likely to resume, with a target of completing the remaining work by December 2026, Public Works Department (PWD) minister Parvesh Ver ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A long-delayed infrastructure project in the heart of the capital has finally been unlocked, with the ITPO Tunnel -- Underpass 5 (UP-5 ) at Pragati Maidan receiving its last and most crucial clearance. Indian Railways has granted the long-pending no-objection certificate (NOC), removing the final obstacle that had stalled progress for years, officials said. With this clearance in place, all major technical and inter-agency issues that had hindered the project have now been resolved. ...Read More >
India's railway boom is evident. But the next phase of value creation may not be. A set of companies is emerging that profits not from building trains, but from how the network operates, and most investors aren't watching them. India's railway story is often told through its reach and magnitude. Record capital expenses. New Vande Bharat trains. Electrification goals. Freight corridor expansion. Each of these indicates a system that is being remade at speed. But scale, by itself, does not exp ...Read More >
Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he has urged Congress to give full support to the proposed amendment to the Women's Reservation Bill, which would be taken up during the special sitting of the Parliament later this month and said the opposition party should not do politics over the issue. Addressing a rally here, PM Modi said that there would be discussion during the special sitting of Parliament on April 16, 17 and 18 so that provision is ma ...Read More >
Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth on Monday expressed confidence that the secular progressive alliance (SPA) will win 200 constituencies in the upcoming assembly elections, attributing it to the legacy and influence of Vijayakanth and M Karunanidhi. She stated that the public's growing support wherever she campaigns ensures their victory. Premalatha added that those aligned with DMDK understand the all ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6: Indian Railways has approved multiple projects worth Rs 1,364.45 crore to strengthen safety, signalling and communication infrastructure across its network, an official statement said on Monday. The sanctioned works include provision of Kavach on locomotives, expansion of optical fibre cable network and replacement of panel interlocking with electronic interlocking systems across various railway zones, said Railways MInistry. The indigenously-developed Kavach system protects ...Read More >
Mumbai: Fresh order momentum is building for railway infrastructure players, with Texmaco Rail & Engineering bagging a mid-sized electrification contract that strengthens its presence in Southern Railway projects. Secures electrification order Texmaco Rail & Engineering has won a Rs. 39.26 crore contract focused on railway electrification works in Kerala. The order covers installation of 25kV traction overhead equipment across a key track doubling project. This win reinforces the company's ste ...Read More >
The Railway Board's decision to bring the Palasa-Ichchapuram section under the South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone is facing opposition in Odisha, with leaders from both the ruling BJP and the Opposition BJD demanding a rollback. The Palasa-Ichchapuram stretch, though geographically located in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district, has been administered under the Khurda Road division of East Coast Railway (ECoR), which is headquartered in Bhubaneswar, since ECoR's creation in 1996 under Prime Minist ...Read More >
Redevelopment of New Delhi railway station: The Ministry of Railways is carrying out the redevelopment of New Delhi (NDLS) railway station at full swing. The station is being upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). The move will not only help expand capacity to meet rising traffic demand in the coming years but also improve passenger facilities. The station falls under the administrative control of Northern Railway's Delhi Division. Also Read | New Delhi railway station to get AI ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The Indian Railways on Sunday announced the creation of the South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone, with its headquarters at Visakhapatnam, clarifying concerns regarding stations in the Srikakulam district. A factual note from the Railways stated that the Palasa-Ichchapuram section, spanning approximately 50 km, comprises seven stations -- Palasa, Summadevi, Mandasa Road, Baruva, Sompeta, Jhadupudi, and Ichchapuram -- all located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra P ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The Indian Railways on Sunday announced the creation of the South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone, with its headquarters at Visakhapatnam, clarifying concerns regarding stations in the Srikakulam district. A factual note from the Railways stated that the Palasa-Ichchapuram section, spanning approximately 50 km, comprises seven stations -- Palasa, Summadevi, Mandasa Road, Baruva, Sompeta, Jhadupudi, and Ichchapuram -- all located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra P ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid growing protests over the merger of the Palasa-Ichchapuram section with the newly created South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone, the Indian Railways on Sunday issued a clarification stating that the move will not affect the revenue earnings of East Coast Railway (ECoR) or disrupt train services on the route. In an official statement, the South Coast Railway said the Palasa-Ichchapuram section, stretching around 50 km, comprises seven stations -- Palasa, Summ ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday inspected sample coaches developed with proposed interior design and colour schemes for the next-generation Amrit Bharat coaches on April 4 at New Delhi station. These sample coaches have been thoughtfully designed to enhance passenger comfort, aesthetics, and overall travel experience. The coaches have been furnished with distinct interior colour themes, incorporating coordinated shades across key compone ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday inspected sample coaches developed with proposed interior design and colour schemes for the next-generation Amrit Bharat coaches on April 4 at New Delhi station. These sample coaches have been thoughtfully designed to enhance passenger comfort, aesthetics, and overall travel experience. The coaches have been furnished with distinct interior colour themes, incorporating coordinated shades across key compone ...Read More >
New Delhi- Uttar Pradesh Vande Bharat Express: In a big update for the residents of Uttar Pradesh, travel between Bareilly and Delhi could soon get faster and more comfortable. In the recent update, the Indian Railways is reportedly planning to introduce a modern train service on this route. As per media reports, a proposal has been sent to run Vande Bharat trains from Bareilly's Izzatnagar, with a possible route via Rudrapur, while similar services from Kathgodam and Tanakpur are also under con ...Read More >
The train set, rolled out on March 31, 2026, makes the Kapurthala-based factory the second major facility after Chennai's coach factory to produce Vande Bharat trains In a significant boost to India's rapidly expanding semi-high-speed rail network, Indian Railways has rolled out its first 16-coach Vande Bharat chair car train from the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala, Punjab. The development marks a major shift in production geography, with North India entering a space that was until now ...Read More >
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