Economy

Indian Railways to manufacture 50 Amrit Bharat 2.0 trains in two years: Vaishnaw

Fifty Amrit Bharat version 2.0 trains with upgraded passenger amenities will be manufactured in two years, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told newspersons after inspecting the coaches at Integral Coach Factory in Chennai on Friday morning. ICF and Rail Coach Factory, Kapurtala in Punjab manufacture the trainsets. The Amrit Bharat Express is a superfast express […]

Economy

Indian Railways to launch historic Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express

Indian Railways will operationalize part of the nearly ₹40,000 crore Udhampur – Srinagar – Baramulla Rail Link, in Kashmir, with the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express scheduled to begin operations soon. Once operational, the USBRL will enable direct train services from Kashmir to Delhi, enhancing connectivity and bolstering economic growth in the region. In the first […]

Bharat Biotech founder Dr Krishna Ella awarded INSA fellowship for 2025

HYDERABAD: The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) has conferred its prestigious India fellowship for 2025 upon Dr Krishna Ella, co-founder and executive chairman of Bharat Biotech, which developed India’s first indigenously developed Covid-19 Covaxin.The fellowship recognises Dr Ella for his outstanding contributions to the development of new vaccine technologies as well as improvements in existing […]

Economy

Southern Railway expands Vande Bharat Express trains for enhanced passenger experience

As per the directives of the Railway Board, the Southern Railway will augment the composition of two Vande Bharat Express trains based on operational and commercial feasibility. This will enhance passengers’ travel experience by increasing the seating capacity of these prestigious semi-high-speed trains. Train No.20634/20633 Thiruvananthapuram Central—Kasaragod—Thiruvananthapuram Central Vande Bharat Express will operate with a […]

NABARD’s Grameen Bharat Mahotsav Highlights Empowerment of Rural Women and Rural Entrepreneurs

At Stall 59 of the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025, the inspiring journey of Mangal Leima Self-Help Group (SHG) unfolds—a venture rooted in Khangabok village, Manipur. Founded in 2014 by Laishram Sharmila Devi, this initiative started modestly with a handful of women and has since grown to empower over 4,000 women artisans today. With financial […]

Namo Bharat Trains: Travel From Delhi To Meerut In Just 35 Minutes At 160 Kmph On RRTS! From Fares To Route Map & Stations

Namo Bharat Trains Connectivity: The New Ashok Nagar station connects with the Delhi Metro Blue line, providing convenient transit for residents of Mayur Vihar, New Ashok Nagar, Chilla Village, Vasundhara and Noida. A similar integration system is being implemented at the Sarai Kale Khan station, which is currently under construction. Source link

Economy

Vande Bharat sleeper train hits 180 kmph in trial runs

Indian Railways has started trial runs for the semi-high-speed Vande Bharat sleeper train, specifically designed for long-distance overnight journeys. These trains are expected to reach speeds of up to 180 kmph, a milestone achieved during tests, albeit over short distances. The recent trials were conducted between Kota and Sawai Madhopur, covering an approximate 127 km […]

Vande Bharat sleeper hits 180 kmph during trials! Check viral video of new Indian Railways train better than Rajdhani Express

Recent trials of the Vande Bharat sleeper train have demonstrated its capability to reach 180 kilometres per hour. Vande Bharat sleeper hits 180 kmph in trials! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has shared a video of the Vande Bharat sleeper train trials which shows the train hitting a peak speed of 180 kmph during its trials. […]