Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday virtually flagged off two new express trains Bhopal–Dhanbad Tri-Weekly Express and Bhopal–Chopan Weekly Express marking a significant expansion of rail connectivity between Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The flag-off ceremony was conducted from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, while the main programme…
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Cabinet Approves ₹9,072 Cr Rail Multitracking Projects
The Union Cabinet has approved three major railway multitracking projects worth ₹9,072 crore, expanding the Indian Railways network by nearly 307 kilometres across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. The decision is expected to significantly improve freight capacity, ease congestion and strengthen regional connectivity. The projects were cleared by the…
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Cabinet Raises POWERGRID Equity Investment Limit
The Union Cabinet has approved enhanced financial powers for POWERGRID, raising its permissible equity investment limit from ₹5,000 crore to ₹7,500 crore per subsidiary. The decision is expected to accelerate India’s power transmission expansion and strengthen renewable energy evacuation infrastructure. The approval was granted by the Cabinet Committee on Economic…
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Seva Sankalp Resolution: First Cabinet Meet at Seva Teerth
New Delhi, February 24, 2026: In a historic move symbolising a new era in governance, the Union Cabinet on Monday adopted the “Seva Sankalp Resolution” at its first meeting held at the newly established Prime Minister’s Office complex, ‘Seva Teerth’. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the meeting marked what…
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VP: Rajaji Bust Signals End of Colonial Mindset
New Delhi, February 23, 2026: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday said the unveiling of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari’s bust at Rashtrapati Bhavan marks a decisive step in shedding the remnants of colonial influence and strengthening India’s civilisational confidence. Speaking at the ‘Rajaji Utsav’ held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Vice President described…
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PM Modi to Launch Namo Bharat, Meerut Metro Feb 22
Meerut: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Meerut on February 22 to inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth approximately ₹12,930 crore, including the full Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor and India’s fastest Meerut Metro. Major Boost to Urban Mobility The Prime Minister will flag off the Meerut Metro and the Namo…
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Amit Shah Hails Delhi Police, Sets 2026 Security Goals
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on Sunday addressed the 79th Raising Day ceremony of Delhi Police, outlining an ambitious roadmap for internal security reforms, police modernization, and the eradication of Naxalism by March 31, 2026. Speaking as the Chief Guest at the event,…
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Cabinet Clears Seva Teerth, Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum
New Delhi: In a historic decision, the Union Cabinet has approved the transition of government functioning from the iconic North and South Blocks to the newly designated ‘Seva Teerth’ and ‘Kartavya Bhavans’, paving the way for the creation of the ‘Yuge Yugeen Bharat’ National Museum. From Colonial Legacy to National…
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PM Modi Highlights India’s Growth at ET GBS 2026
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Friday shared key highlights from the ET Now Global Business Summit 2026, underlining India’s rise as a resilient and reform-driven economy in a decade marked by global disruptions. Addressing industry leaders and policymakers in the national capital, the Prime Minister expressed confidence…
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Film Tourism Drives India’s Global Destination Strategy
Film tourism is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of India’s tourism and economic growth strategy, with policymakers and industry leaders emphasising its transformative potential to promote destinations, generate employment and strengthen the country’s global cultural influence. This vision took centre stage at the 8th Global Film Tourism Conclave organised by…