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The government has planned to manufacture 260 rakes of Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets as part of efforts to upgrade long-distance rail travel with advanced safety systems and passenger comfort features, according to Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.The programme will be executed in phases covering prototype development, testing, trials…
Representative image (AI generated) Realty sector leaders have termed Union Budget 2026-27 as infrastructure-led and growth-oriented, saying higher capital expenditure, asset monetisation and risk-sharing mechanisms could accelerate project execution, improve financing access and support long-term demand. Industry executives said the government’s decision to raise capital expenditure and introduce financing support tools signals policy continuity around…
Representative image (AI-generated) Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers will soon be able to withdraw their provident fund savings directly into their bank accounts using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The system is expected to be operational by April 2026. The move is aimed at simplifying access to funds and reducing delays in withdrawals for…
Representative image (AI-generated) The ministry of labour and employment is considering making the four Labour Codes effective from April 1 to align their rollout with companies’ financial year. The move is aimed at easing the impact of higher provident fund and gratuity costs arising from changes in salary structures under the new framework.According to officials…
A government school headmaster in Murshidabad, Hamimul Islam, was found dead. He was appointed as a booth-level officer for electoral roll revision. BEHRAMPORE: The headmaster of a govt school in Murshidabad, who was appointed as a booth-level officer for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, was found hanging in the school’s office…
‘Shrinking Season 3′ promises the kind of heartfelt chaos that made the first two seasons appointment viewing for anyone who loves their comedy with a side of real talk. Jason Segel and Harrison Ford lead the charge once more, picking up as therapists Jimmy and Paul who bend every rule in the book while helping…
Markets regulator Sebi has extended the timeline for implementing an additional incentive structure for mutual fund distributors to March 1, allowing more time for asset management companies to put systems in place, according to a circular issued on Wednesday.The revised framework, aimed at encouraging onboarding of new individual investors from B-30 cities and new women…
BSNL or the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited on Thursday rolled out a new facility for its users, Voice over Wifi (VoWoFi) or Wi-Fi calling, aiming to provide high quality connectivity even in adverse conditions. The service can be availed throughout all telecom circles from January 1, the beginning of New Year 2026. With VoWiFi, BSNL…
Satellite communication services in India will be rolled out only after operators meet security requirements and spectrum pricing is finalised, Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, adding that the government is also examining issues related to Vodafone Idea (Vi).In an interview to PTI, Scindia said players such as Elon Musk-owned Starlink, Eutelsat One and Jio…
India’s telecom sector ended 2025 on a strong footing, with the department of telecommunications (DoT) recording major gains in digital connectivity, infrastructure expansion and technology self-reliance, according to a year-end review released by the ministry of communications.A key development during the year was the launch of the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0 in January. The…
