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₹16 trn investment plan for high speed trains on track: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Rail minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said seven new high speed rail corridors worth ₹16 trillion will sharply cut travel times and boost domestic manufacturing and construction

Bengal to transfer land to BSF for fencing along Bangladesh border: CM

The cabinet also approved a proposal for a five-year extension in the age limit of school job applicants, as promised by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the poll campaign

MEA rejects report claiming India-UAE evacuation pact via Fujairah port

The clarification came after a media report claimed that India and the UAE were preparing an agreement that will help in the evacuation of lakhs of Indian workers through the port of Fujairah

Three arrested from UP in connection with killing of Suvendu's aide

The accused were apprehended by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the murder that occurred in North 24 Parganas district's Madhyamgram on the night of May 6

9 in 10 flyers prefer Delhi IGI over Jewar airport, citing proximity, fares

Jewar MLA writes to PM Modi, urging review of UDF and passenger charges at the new airport; airlines flag landing fees up to 119% higher and UDF up to 406% higher than Delhi

CJI announces 'One Case One Data' initiative, launches AI chatbot Su Sahay

CJI said 'One Case One Data' initiative will integrate multi-level information from all the high courts, district courts and taluka courts into a unified system

Railways used 98% capex by Feb-end; trains to dominate flights: Vaishnaw

He said 49,000 kilometres of railway tracks across the country has been electrified, which is more than the entire network of Germany and 36,000 kilometres of new tracks have been added

Department of Posts targets ₹4,000 crore incremental revenue in FY27: MoS

The minister said the government is committed to scaling services of India Post for the benefit of people and make it competitive through innovations

Delhi-NCR may receive rainfall today; storms likely across India

IMD has issued a yellow alert for the national capital, cautioning residents about possible thunderstorm activity, sudden gusty winds and localised disruptions during the day

'Healthy and asymptomatic': Indians safe on ship amid Hantavirus cases

As per the Embassy, the Indian nationals are healthy and that they have been evacuated to the Netherlands, where they will be quarantined as per the health safety protocols

Reduce energy consumption, delay gold purchase, urges PM Narendra Modi

PM said that patriotism is not only about sacrificing one's life for the nation, but also about living responsibly and fulfilling duties towards the country during difficult times

RBI employee protest over new promotion policy to continue this week

The RBI Officers' Association has opposed the central bank's new promotion policy, citing delayed career progression, stagnation and lack of manpower planning

Road construction, hill cutting driving Western Ghats landslides: Study

Researchers found nearly 72 per cent of landslides in the Western Ghats occurred within one kilometre of roads, highlighting the impact of human-induced terrain changes

Tamil govt appoints two IAS officers as secretaries to CM Vijay

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay appointed two senior IAS officers as secretaries and unveiled welfare schemes after forming a coalition-backed government

Delhi L-G urges people to follow traffic rules, cooperate with police

Sandhu said adherence to traffic regulations is an essential civic responsibility and important for reducing congestion, preventing accidents

Vijay's rise from 'Thalapathy' of cinema to Tamil Nadu's 'Muthalvan'

Vijay, determined, had all along, carefully crafted a career roadmap to align with his goal of political transformation

Himanta Biswa Sarma elected NDA leader, set to return as Assam CM

Sarma and other NDA leaders are scheduled to call on Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at the Lok Bhawan later on Sunday to discuss matters pertaining to government formation

Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar passes away at 66, condolences pour in

Sudhakar was a senior Congress leader and the MLA from Hiriyur in Chitradurga district

Vijay to take oath as TN CM today, Guv approves appointment of 9 ministers

The event marks the first non-Dravidian party to form the government in the state breaking the traditional domination of AIADMK and the DMK

IMD issues heatwave alert for north, west India; rain to lash south

IMD forecasts heatwave conditions in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, while heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely across south and northeast India