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Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (ANI photo) PATNA: Boosting Bihar’s rail connectivity within Bihar and to other regions, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and four new local passenger trains through videoconferencing from New Delhi Monday. Simultaneously, a ceremonial flag-off event was held at Patna Junction, where deputy CM…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the doubling of the 104 km Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir–Tilaiya railway line in Bihar at an estimated cost of Rs 2,192 crore.The project will expand the Indian Railways network across four districts and improve connectivity to important destinations such as Rajgir, Nalanda and…
Hybe announced on September 23, 2025, that it has launched an Indian subsidiary to scout and train local artists, aiming to build acts that can resonate domestically first and then scale globally through integrated production, management, and fandom platforms, the company said. A senior executive explained the move reflects confidence in India’s rapid post-pandemic expansion…
NEW DELHI: Indian IT companies are preparing to cushion the impact of the US administration’s steep hike in H-1B visa fees, with analysts saying the blow, while sharp, is unlikely to be fatal for the sector. On September 19, President Donald Trump signed an executive order raising the fee for new H-1B applications to $100,000,…
Noted Assamese singer Zubeen Garg passed away on Friday in Singapore after a reported scuba diving accident. The 52-year-old was in the city to perform at the North East India Festival on September 20. In the wake of his sudden demise, the organisers have cancelled the event. Death after reported scuba diving mishap In a…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra government and the State Election Commission to conduct local body elections in the state by January 31, 2026.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi also instructed the authorities to complete the delimitation exercise by October 10 this year. The court noted that despite…
NEW DELHI: To drive self-sufficiency, the commerce department is identifying 100-odd products for a local manufacturing push where domestic players depend on imports currently, a top official said Monday.The swadeshi initiative is expected to see products from across sectors – engineering goods, chemicals, plastics and pharma – being identified for possible import substitution. “We have…
Bargaining is an art in itself and can be an exciting part of the trip for some travellers. Bargaining is a ritual, especially when exploring vibrant local markets filled with handicrafts, spices, clothes, and souvenirs. While bargaining might be fun for some people, it is quite tricky as some bargaining tricks might appear rude or…
India’s push for self-reliance in manufacturing is beginning to show results, with several consumer-facing companies cutting back sharply on their dependence on imports. As per ET, a study of 20 listed firms in automobiles, electronics and FMCG found that foreign exchange outflows as a share of sales have dropped significantly between FY20 and FY25, mainly…
