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Hyderabad, Sept 26 (Maxim News): Good news for passengers traveling between Telangana and Maharashtra. Because the Railways has decided to introduce two new Vande Bharat trains on this route (2 Vande Bharat Trains Hyderabad). With this, train travel in these areas will become easier. One train will run from Hyderabad to Pune and the other from Secunderabad to Nanded. These new trains will reduce the travel time by two to three hours. These two new trains will further improve the ease of travel b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) Infrastructure consultancy firm Aarvee Engineering Consultants Ltd has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) comprising fresh issuance of shares worth Rs 202.5 crore. Apart from the issue, there will be an offer for sale (OFS) component of 67.5 lakh shares by a promoter, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday. The Hyderabad-headquartered company, may consider a pre-IPO ...Read More >
Mumbai: Asia's first woman locomotive pilot Surekha Yadav is all to retire after 36 years of service on September 30. The first to bring about a revolution in driving a train, Surekha embarked on her new journey riding trains as the first loco pilot of not just India but Asia. She joined service in 1986 as a trainee assistant and was later recruited in 1989. She shares, "I have been fortunate enough to be selected for this position by Indian Railways, and everyone has supported me. Everyone's ...Read More >
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NEW DELHI -- India on Thursday test-launched a nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile that is designed to use the country's vast network of railways to avoid detection by enemy forces. The Agni Prime missile was fired from a rail-based launcher pulled by an Indian Railways locomotive. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the successful mission demonstrated India's growing strategic deterrence capabilities. The next-generation Agni Prime is designed to cover a range of more than 1, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Vande Bharat Express has been running across the country for quite some time, but now the government is considering another major gift. The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express train is set to launch soon. The first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will run between Delhi and Patna. This will make the journey from Patna to Delhi much easier. Travel will be time-saving and convenient. Indian Railways may launch this train before Diwali, or Dhanteras, which will reduce the journey from Delhi to P ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 24 (PTI) Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the doubling of the 104-km Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya single railway line section in poll-bound Bihar with a total cost of about Rs 2,192 crore. Announcing the decision here on Wednesday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the project will cover four districts of Bihar while increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 104 km. Assembly elections will ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Wednesday approved the doubling of the Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya single railway line section, stretching across a distance of 104 km in Bihar with a total investment of Rs 2,192 crore. The project covering four districts in Bihar will also provide rail connectivity to prominent destinations such as Rajgir (Shanti Stupa), Nalanda and Pawapuri, attracting pilgrims and tourists from across the c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) of 78 days for Rs 1865.68 crore to 10,91,146 railway employees, in recognition of the excellent performance by the railway staff. Payment of PLB to eligible railway employee is made each year before the Durga Puja / Dussehra holidays. Also Read | Atletico Madrid Eye Crucial Win Against Rayo Vallecano in Sixth Round of La Liga 2025-26. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the doubling of the Bakhtiyarpur - Rajgir - Tilaiya single railway line section (104 km) in Bihar with a total approximate cost of Rs. 2,192 crore. The project, covering four districts in the state of Bihar, will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by approximately 104 km. The project section also provides rail connectivity to prominent de ...Read More >
The augmented train will feature a new configuration of 18 standard Chair Car coaches and two Executive Chair Car coaches. In a move to accommodate rising passenger numbers, the Ministry of Railways is augmenting the coach composition of a key Vande Bharat Express service in South India. The Chennai Egmore-Tirunelveli train, the country's 27th Vande Bharat, will be upgraded from 16 to 20 coaches starting September 24, 2025. The enhancement will introduce 312 additional seats, boosting the trai ...Read More >
The move aims to ensure reliable freight operations and more such trains will follow, said officials The Railways has launched four freight trains that will run on a fixed, notified schedule like passenger trains in a departure from the norm for goods services. The move aims to ensure reliable freight operations and more such trains will follow, said officials A senior official from the Railways Ministry said: "As per the existing system, the Railways provide rakes to customers as per their r ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a bid to curb fraudulent bookings, Indian Railways has announced that starting October 1, 2025, only Aadhaar-authenticated user IDs will be allowed to book general reserved tickets through the IRCTC website and app during the first 15 minutes of the reservation window. "With a view to ensure that the benefits of the reservation system reach the common end user and are not misused by unscrupulous elements, it has been decided that, with effect from October 1, during the first 15 mi ...Read More >
New Delhi : Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. (NSE: SERVOTECH), India's leading solar solutions manufacturer, is proud to announce that it has bagged a 1.2 MW grid-connected rooftop solar project from Northern Railway Moradabad Division. This project marks yet another milestone in Servotech's journey of driving India's clean energy transition. As part of this contract, Servotech will carry out end-to-end execution of on-grid rooftop solar PV systems. This includes the design, manufacturing, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Come October 1, only Aadhaar-linked IRCTC accounts will be able to book passenger tickets during the first 15 minutes of the reservation window. The new rule is an expansion of an existing mandate that was limited to booking Tatkal rail tickets only. In an official statement, the Ministry of Railways said, "This step aims to ensure that the benefits of the reservation system reach the common end user and are not misused by unscrupulous elements." The statement added that the new rule ...Read More >
Srinagar: Fruit mandis across Kashmir observed a strike on Monday to protest against the continued closure of the highway connecting the Valley with the rest of the country as over 5,000 trucks remain stranded on the road. Fruit traders said they could suffer a loss of around ₹800-1,000 crore as 90% of the fruit in the trucks is rotten as they are stranded on the road for over 10 days now. Traders have called it an 'economic blockade' and alleged that the authorities are not utilising the full ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first dedicated Parcel Train from Budgam to Adarsh Nagar, New Delhi. The Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ushering a new era of trade and business for apple growers and traders of the Valley. "It will significantly reduce transit time and increase income opportunities for thousands of farmers and boost the agricultural economy of the region," the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Govern ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday flagged off the first parcel train to Delhi and termed it a lifeline for J&K's apple growers. Flagging off the first dedicated parcel train from Budgam to Adarsh Nagar, New Delhi, LG Sinha thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ushering in a new era of trade and business for apple growers and traders of Kashmir. "It will significantly reduce transit time and increase income opportunities for thousands of farmers and boost the agricu ...Read More >
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged off four new trains and laid foundation stone for new lines and inaugurated a newly built railway line through video conferencing during his visit to Purnia.The trains that were flagged off by the PM included Jogbani-Danapur Vande Bharat Express (02631); Saharsa-Chheharta (Amritsar) Amrit Bharat Express (05531); Jogbani-Erode (Tamil Nadu) Amrit Bharat Express (06602) and a new passenger train on the newly built Araria-Galgalia (Thakurganj) ne ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) marked Engineers' Day with the launch of three new initiatives aimed at transforming India's technical education ecosystem. Dr Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Higher Education, Government of India, officially launched Project PRACTICE (Project for Advancing Critical Thinking, Industry Connect and Employability), the AICTE Research Internship (ARI) Portal, and the AICTE R&D Cell and Climate Cell in all approved ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday welcomed the Sardar Samman Yatra in Gandhinagar and paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) statement, the Yatra, which began from Bardoli and is scheduled to culminate at Somnath, has been organised as part of the year-long celebrations to honour the Iron Man of India and the Architect of Akhand Bharat. Also Read | Google ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a bid to ensure that the benefits of the reservation system reach the common end user and are not misused by unscrupulous elements, the Indian Railways has decided that, with effect from October 1, 2025, during the first 15 minutes of the opening of general reservation, reserved general tickets can be booked through the website of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)/its app only by Aadhaar-authenticated users. As per a release, there shall, however, be no chang ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major move to curb misuse of its ticketing system and ensure benefits for genuine passengers, Indian Railways on Monday said that it has made Aadhaar authentication mandatory for booking general reserved tickets online during the first 15 minutes after the opening of reservations. The new rule will come into effect from October 1, the Ministry of Railways said. According to the ministry, only Aadhaar-authenticated users on the IRCTC website or app will b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15: From October 1, the Railway Ministry will allow only Aadhaar-authenticated users to book reserved general tickets through the IRCTC website or app during the first 15 minutes after booking opens for any train. Currently, this restriction applies only to Tatkal bookings. "With a view to ensure that the benefits of the reservation system reach the common end user and are not misused by unscrupulous elements, it has been decided that with effect from 1.10.2025, during the first ...Read More >
Starting October 1st, Indian Railways will require Aadhaar-linked IRCTC accounts for the initial 15 minutes of online passenger ticket bookings, expanding beyond the Tatkal ticket rule. This measure intends to prioritize genuine users and combat misuse by unauthorized agents on the IRCTC website and app. The Indian Railways will mandate passenger ticket bookings by only Aadhaar-linked IRCTC accounts for the first 15 minutes of reservation window. This new rule will be effective October 1 and ex ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) From October 1, the Railway Ministry will allow only Aadhaar-authenticated users to book reserved general tickets through the IRCTC website or app during the first 15 minutes after booking opens for any train. Currently, this restriction applies only to Tatkal bookings. "With a view to ensure that the benefits of the reservation system reach the common end user and are not misused by unscrupulous elements, it has been decided that with effect from 1.10.2025, during the f ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Railway Board is all set to implement new rules from October 1, 2025. The new rule will require passengers to have Aadhaar-verified IRCTC accounts to book general reservation tickets during the first 15 minutes after the booking window opens for any train. It is important to note that the rule, currently applicable only to Tatkal bookings, will now extend to general reservations as well, aiming to curb fraudulent bookings and ensure fair access for genuine travellers. "With a vie ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday launched the first dedicated parcel train from Kashmir Valley to Delhi, a significant step to boost the region's economic growth by facilitating the smooth transportation of horticultural produce, especially apples. Sinha launched the train from Budgam near capital Srinagar to Adarsh Nagar, New Delhi, stating it will serve as a catalyst for apple growers and traders in the Kashmir Valley. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Mo ...Read More >
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first dedicated Parcel Train from Budgam to Adarsh Nagar, New Delhi. The Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for ushering a new era of trade and business for apple growers and traders of the Valley. "It will significantly reduce transit time and increase income opportunities for thousands of farmers and boost the agricultural economy of the region," the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieu ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 15 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has inaugurated the Joint Parcel Product - Rapid Cargo (JPP-RCS) parcel train, connecting Jammu and Kashmir Budgam area to Delhi Adarsh Nagar at Srinagar Railway Station on Monday. During the inauguration, J&K Lt Governor thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announced that about 23-24 tons of apples and perishable goods will be transported through the JPP-RCS parcel train from today o ...Read More >
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