New Delhi : Indian Railways is set to introduce new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express services between Varanasi and New Delhi, offering passengers a faster and more comfortable overnight travel option. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the trains from Varanasi tomorrow. The new service will strengthen…
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New Delhi, October 28, 2026: Jio Platforms Ltd made a strong entry into the Indian stock market on Wednesday, with its shares climbing 26.64% above the initial public offering (IPO) price as investors responded positively to the country’s largest-ever public issue. The shares were trading at ₹1,417.10 on the BSE at 3:13 pm, up ₹59.10,…
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New Delhi, October 21: Indian Railways has reported consistent train punctuality despite heavy passenger demand, stating that its performance has improved compared with pre-pandemic levels. According to the Railways, punctuality improved from 69.2% in 2018-19 to 77.43% in 2025-26. The figure for 2026-27 stands at 77.11% so far, reflecting continued performance above the 77% mark.…
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New Delhi, October 19, 2026: Two of India’s most prominent business groups are approaching the prospect of a stock market listing from sharply different positions. While Reliance Jio Platforms is preparing for a landmark initial public offering (IPO) aimed at financing its next phase of growth, Tata Sons is facing an internal disagreement over whether…
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New Delhi, October 19, 2026: Union Bank of India reported a strong financial performance for the second quarter of the 2026–27 financial year, with consolidated net profit climbing 30.6% year-on-year to ₹5,781 crore, compared with ₹4,425.95 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Improved interest income, stronger operating earnings and a substantial reduction in provisions…
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NEW DELHI : The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved payment of PLB of 78 days for Rs.2009.61 crore to 11,40,770 railway employees, in recognition of the excellent performance by the Railway staff. Payment of PLB to eligible railway employees is made each year before the Durga Puja/Dusshera holidays. This…
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New Delhi, October 13, 2026: Indian Railways registered a 6.14% year-on-year increase in freight loading in September 2026, reflecting sustained demand for rail transportation across major sectors of the economy. According to the Ministry of Railways, the national transporter loaded 135.35 million tonnes of freight during September 2026, compared with 127.52 million tonnes in the…
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Vadodara, October 12, 2026: The Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has achieved a significant construction milestone with the completion of all 14 portal beams over the Delhi–Mumbai Rajdhani main line in Vadodara, Gujarat. The achievement marks an important step towards integrating the high-speed rail corridor with the existing railway network and meeting the complex engineering requirements…
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New Delhi, October 12, 2026: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday urged young professionals to take an active role in policymaking and nation-building, highlighting India’s economic resilience and growth prospects despite persistent global challenges. Addressing The Dilli Dialogue 2026, organised by the Indian School of Public Policy and the Chintan Research Foundation,…
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Prayagraj :North Central Railway is committed to the sustainable use of green energy and, under the guidance of General Manager Naresh Pal Singh, has undertaken this initiative as a mission. North Central Railway has consistently achieved remarkable milestones in environmental conservation and energy efficiency. Continuing these efforts, the railway is working on installing an additional…
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