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Indian Railways Speeds Up 549 Trains Under TAG 2026, Boosting Travel Time and Passenger Convenience

New Delhi : Under the Timetable of Trains (TAG) 2026, Indian Railways has introduced new trains, extended existing services, increased frequency, converted trains to Superfast, and speeded up services across various railway zones. In the Central Railway (CR) zone, 4 new trains have been introduced, 6 trains extended, and 30 trains speeded up. The East…

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Indian Railways Boosts Affordable Travel with Record Production of Modern General and Non-AC Coaches

Indian Railways is modernising its infrastructure and services with a strong focus on the needs of common passengers, aiming to make train travel more convenient, comfortable, safe and affordable. Through sustained investment, operational reforms and technology adoption, Indian Railways is strengthening a passenger-first approach that prioritises everyday travellers. Record Production of Modern General Coaches to…

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Government Committed to Making Farming Simpler and Sustainable: J.P. Nadda

New Delhi, January 3, 2026: Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers  Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday reaffirmed that improving farmers’ ease of living remains the government’s highest priority, as the Department of Fertilizers held a day-long ‘Chintan Shivir’ focused on balanced fertilizer use and sustainable agricultural practices. The brainstorming session, organised in the national capital,…

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Mukesh Ambani, Family Offer Prayers at Somnath Temple as Reliance Charts AI-Driven Future

Somnath (Gujarat) | January 2, 2026- Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Friday visited the historic Somnath Temple in Gujarat along with his wife Nita Ambani and son Anant Ambani, offering prayers at one of India’s most revered religious sites. The visit, marked by traditional rituals and tight security arrangements, is part of the Ambani…

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NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 Begins with Sarv Dharm Pooja in Delhi

New Delhi : The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 commenced on December 30, 2025, at the Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt, with the “Sarv Dharm Pooja”. The month-long camp features several inter-directorate competitions and events like Best Cadet Competition, Small Arms Firing, Marching Contingent during the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya…

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NHPC Declares Commercial Operation of First Unit of India’s Largest 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydropower Project

New Delhi : Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, Housing & Urban Affairs, inaugurated today the commercial operation of Unit–2 (250 MW) of the 2000 MW (8×250 MW) Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project through virtual mode. He stated that the commissioning of this unit is “not just a technical achievement, but a testament to years of…

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POWERGRID and Africa50 Sign Landmark PPP Agreement for Transmission Projects in Kenya

Gurugram: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Power, in partnership with Africa50, has signed a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project Agreement for the development of critical transmission infrastructure in Kenya, covering the 400 kV Lessos–Loosuk and 220 kV Kisumu–Kakamega–Musaga transmission systems, with a concession period of 30 years. The…

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105th NPG Meeting Reviews Rail and Road Projects to Boost Logistics Efficiency under PM GatiShakti

New Delhi : The 105th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) was convened on Friday to review key infrastructure proposals aimed at enhancing multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency in line with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP). The NPG evaluated seven rail projects proposed by the Ministry of Railways and one road…

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NTPC Hosts 18th Lenders’ Meet, Showcases Growth Roadmap and Green Energy Vision

New Delhi, 18th December, 2025: NTPC organized its 18th Lenders’ Meet at New Delhi, highlighting the company’s operational and financial performance, green initiatives, growth and diversification plans, future capital expenditure, and funding requirements. The event witnessed participation from representatives of leading banks, financial institutions, and credit rating agencies from India and abroad. Gracing the occasion,  Gurdeep Singh,…

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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Strengthens Grassroots and Digital Outreach through DCID Scheme

New Delhi : The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) is significantly expanding its digital and local outreach efforts through the Development Communication and Information Dissemination (DCID) Scheme, a Central Sector Scheme aimed at enhancing public awareness and citizen engagement with government programmes, policies and initiatives. The DCID Scheme focuses on reaching diverse sections of…

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