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NEW DELHI: Air India Express will invest $70 million (Rs 633 crore) on product upgrade and standardisation as the LCC is going to reposition itself between a low cost and a full service carrier.Sources say the $70 million programme is to upgrade its legacy fleet and standardise the 50 white tails (made for some other…
Elon Musk (AP file photo) Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday denied any links with Jeffrey Epstein, saying he never visited the financier’s “creepy island”, travelled on his “Lolita Express” plane, or attended his parties. The clarification came after Musk’s name appeared in the latest batch of documents linked to the Epstein case.Musk issued the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Economic Survey 2025–26 offers a comprehensive picture of India’s growth journey, calling it a snapshot of the country’s “Reform Express”.Sharing a post on X, the prime minister said, “The Economic Survey tabled today presents a comprehensive picture of India’s Reform Express, reflecting steady progress in…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kerala on January 23, 2026, during which he flagged off four new train services aimed at improving rail connectivity and easing travel for passengers from the state. Among the key announcements is the launch of three Amrit Bharat Express trains and one passenger service, marking a major expansion of rail…
For nearly two centuries, Indian Railways has been central to India’s social and economic life. Trains have connected villages to cities, labour markets to homes, and families across states. For millions, rail travel is not optional, it is essential. As India’s most affordable mass transport system, Indian Railways has consistently shaped mobility, access, and opportunity.Over…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains in Assam on Sunday, marking another major step in expanding India’s long-distance rail network aimed at improving travel experience and connectivity for the common man. The newest Amrit Bharat trains are: Dibrugarh–Gomtinagar Amrit Bharat train and Kamakhya–Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express.Apart from these, PM…
For now the Amrit Bharat Express trains have only non-air-conditioned coaches, combining general seating with second-class sleeper accommodation Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off four new Amrit Bharat Express trains on Saturday with an aim to enhance train travel experience and connectivity for the common man. The Amrit Bharat Express trains are modern trains…
BIDAR: Former minister Bheemanna Khandre has died at the age of 102, due to age-related issues, his son and Karnataka forest minister Eshwar Khandre said.A noted freedom fighter, senior Congress leader, and cooperative movement stalwart from the Kalyana Karnataka region, Khandre died late Friday at his residence. He is survived by two sons, including Eshwar,…
Get ready for new Amrit Bharat Express trains! Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently announced nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains, expanding the network of long-distance passenger services across the country. The upcoming trains will connect West Bengal and Assam with Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, strengthening inter-state rail links. Since the launch…
US President Donald Trump held talks with senior oil executives on Friday (local time), pushing them to consider investments in Venezuela’s oil sector following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. While Trump presented the country as newly secure and open for business, industry leaders responded cautiously, with one major executive saying Venezuela remains “uninvestable” without…
