Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train To Be Fully Operational By 2029: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the use of modern technology to ensure safety, including vibration absorption mechanisms along the track and special safety features to handle high winds and earthquakes.
Sep 27, 2025, 16:32 PM IST
India Launches Its First Hydrogen Highways For Clean Long-Haul Mobility
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday launched India's first "hydrogen highways", accelerating the country's green hydrogen initiatives.
Sep 26, 2025, 18:13 PM IST
Domestic Airline Passenger Traffic Rises 0.3% In August, Outlook Stable: Report
India’s aviation industry remains resilient despite operational challenges as domestic passenger traffic increased 0.3 per cent in August (year-on-year), a report said on Friday.
Sep 26, 2025, 17:53 PM IST
SpiceJet To Induct Airbus A340 As Part Of Fleet Expansion Drive
SpiceJet on Friday announced that it has signed a lease agreement to induct a wide-body Airbus A340 aircraft into its fleet by the end of September, marking a major step in the airline's expansion strategy.
Sep 26, 2025, 13:25 PM IST
Indian Railway's Most Luxurious Train: Reserved For Only One Person; Has Medical Coach, Lounge, 5 Suites; Check Details
India's Most Luxurious Train: The Maharajas’ Express, stretching nearly half a mile, sets a new benchmark for luxury and comfort among first-class tourist trains. Designed to recreate the grandeur of India’s princely era, it offers passengers an international standard of lavish living. Its Presidential Suite, aptly named Navratna (Nine Precious Gems), features a spacious living room, two bedrooms, and private washrooms. Guests staying in this suite enjoy the services of a dedicated valet available round the clock to ensure a truly personalized and opulent experience. This “palace on wheels” is also equipped with the latest global amenities for unmatched comfort.
Sep 25, 2025, 19:56 PM IST
Vande Bharat Sleeper Launch Delayed: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Shares Big Update - Check Expected New Launch Date, Route, Other Details
Vande Bharat Sleeper Launch Timeline: Indian Railways passengers have been eagerly waiting for the new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, which offer modern amenities and comfort for long-distance journeys. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had earlier announced that the train would be launched in September. It was expected to be rolled out ahead of the festive season but now, it has been confirmed that the launch of the Vande Bharat Sleeper has been delayed at least by a month.
Sep 24, 2025, 21:10 PM IST
Cabinet Approves 4-Lane Sahebganj-Bettiah Highway In Bihar At A Cost Of Rs 3,822 Crore
The central government on Wednesday approved the construction of the 4-lane Sahebganj-Areraj-Bettiah section of National Highway (NH) 139W in Bihar.
Sep 24, 2025, 18:21 PM IST
India Should Gear Up For Ethanol Exports: Nitin Gadkari
After meeting the target of 20 per cent ethanol blending in Petrol, the time has arrived when India should gear up for exporting ethanol given its surplus production in the country, Nitin Gadkari said.
Sep 24, 2025, 17:54 PM IST
Flex Engines Gaining Traction In India With Ethanol Push: IFGE Chief
Flex engines are gaining a foothold in India, backed by the country's growing ethanol blending programme and other biofuel initiatives, the President of IFGE said.
Sep 24, 2025, 17:49 PM IST
Centre Okays Rs 443 Crore Rajpura-Mohali New Rail Line Project In Punjab
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Tuesday that the Centre has given its approval for constructing a new railway line between Punjab's Rajpura and Mohali at an investment of Rs 443 crore, and the 18 km line will provide a direct rail link to the southern region of Punjab to the state capital Chandigarh.
Sep 24, 2025, 15:19 PM IST
JSW MG Motor Sees 90% Surge In Navratri Bookings: Sales Director
JSW MG Motor India has witnessed a significant 90 per cent surge in bookings and retail sales during this year's Navratri compared to the same festival period in the past two years.
Sep 24, 2025, 10:59 AM IST
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train To Be Launched Soon: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
According to the Railways, the train will cover a distance of 486 kilometres between Delhi and Firozpur Cantonment in 6 hours and 40 minutes.
Sep 23, 2025, 23:48 PM IST
Booking And Check-In Services May Be Temporarily Unavailable: Akasa Air
On Monday, the airline had advised travellers to factor in additional travel time because of traffic congestion on roads leading to airports.
Sep 23, 2025, 23:36 PM IST
Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines Launch Codeshare Services
Vietnam Airlines and Singapore Airlines (SIA) will offer more flight options between Singapore and Vietnam after the two carriers signed a new codeshare agreement, effective from October 26.
Sep 23, 2025, 19:03 PM IST
Metro Line Connecting Thane To Mumbai To Be Operational By 2026-End, Says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday that the country's longest metro line, measuring 58 km between Thane and Mumbai, will be operational by the end of December 2026.
Sep 23, 2025, 18:40 PM IST
Laser Lights Near Coimbatore Airport Pose Safety Risk, TN Police Asked To Act
Authorities at the Coimbatore International Airport have raised serious concerns over the growing menace of laser lights from surrounding areas disrupting pilots during night landings.
Sep 23, 2025, 18:18 PM IST
Navi Mumbai Airport: Air India Express To Operate 20 Daily Flights, Joining IndiGo And Akasa Air, Targets 60 By 2026
Navi Mumbai Airport Operations 2025: The first phase will handle 20 million passengers and 0.5 million metric tons of cargo annually.
Sep 23, 2025, 14:44 PM IST
Delhi CM Vows To Double Number Of DTC Electric Buses To 6,000 By Next Year
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday laid the foundation stone of a three-level, multipurpose DTC bus depot at Hari Nagar, vowing to revive the public transporter from losses of Rs 65,000 crore and double the e-bus fleet from 3,000 to 6,000 by next year.
Sep 22, 2025, 20:10 PM IST
Indore Observes 'No Car Day' To Promote Clean Air And Healthy Living
Indore, widely recognised as India’s cleanest city, is once again leading by example as it celebrates ‘No Car Day’ on Monday, a civic initiative aimed at reducing vehicular pollution and encouraging sustainable living.
Sep 22, 2025, 19:56 PM IST
Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Sleeper: Expected Route Halts, Fare And Other Details
Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Sleeper: Indian Railways is gearing up to roll out its much-anticipated Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, promising a new era of comfortable, high-speed overnight journeys. With cutting-edge design, luxury amenities, and modern safety systems, these trains are being hailed as the next big leap in India’s railway modernization. The Vande Bharat sleeper is already making waves even before its rollout. Not only Indian Railways passengers are eagerly waiting for the launch, even Members of Parliament are looking to have one in their constituencies.
Sep 22, 2025, 19:17 PM IST