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New Delhi: In a landmark move to enhance transportation efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and promote sustainable development, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved four major multitracking projects for Indian Railways, with a total investment of ₹18,658 crore. These projects aim to boost line capacity across critical…

New Delhi: In a major push for indigenous aviation technology and pilot training infrastructure, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched the HANSA-3(NG) trainer aircraft, developed by CSIR-NAL, and announced the inclusion of private industry in its manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Speaking at a launch event at the National Media Centre, Dr. Singh…

New Delhi: In a landmark move to modernize its rolling stock maintenance and enhance operational safety, Indian Railways today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the procurement and installation of Automatic Wheel Profile Measurement Systems (AWPMS). The agreement was formalized at Rail Bhawan, marking a significant stride…

New Delhi: In a landmark move to safeguard public health, India has launched its first-of-its-kind scientific study to detect zoonotic diseases with the potential to spill over from birds to humans. The ambitious inter-ministerial initiative was inaugurated today at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Headquarters in New Delhi, marking a pivotal moment in…

Mumbai: Renowned actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, celebrated for his patriotic films and impactful performances, passed away on Friday at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He was 87. According to medical reports, Manoj Kumar succumbed to cardiogenic shock resulting from an acute myocardial infarction. The reports also indicated that he had been battling decompensated liver…

Kochi: The Indian Navy’s pioneering initiative, Indian Ocean Ship Sagar (IOS Sagar), successfully concluded its harbour and sea training phase at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. The ship, along with its crew, has now set sail for Karwar, marking a significant milestone in fostering international maritime cooperation. As part of this unique training program,…

New Delhi: To enhance passenger security, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has collaborated with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to help train passengers recover lost or stolen mobile phones. This initiative integrates the Rail Madad app with the DoT’s Sanchar Saathi platform, creating a streamlined process for tracking and blocking stolen devices. Mobile phones constitute…