Rail capacity enhancement on Kerala’s coastal corridor is expected to improve passenger movement, support tourism growth and strengthen regional logisticsKey HighlightsIndian Railways has sanctioned the ₹220.51 crore doubling of the 10.65 km Mararikulam–Alappuzha section under Southern Railway.The project will eliminate the last remaining single-line stretch
Modern 2x25 kV traction system to boost rail capacity, improve passenger and freight movement, and strengthen connectivity across Karnataka and southern IndiaKey HighlightsIndian Railways has approved a ₹162.57 crore project to upgrade the Bengaluru–Tumakuru section under South Western Railway.The project will convert the existing 1x25
Modern 2x25 kV traction system to enhance passenger and freight operations, strengthening connectivity, trade and tourism across Telangana and beyondKey HighlightsIndian Railways has approved a ₹285.01 crore project to upgrade the Mahbubnagar-Secunderabad-Medchal rail section.The existing 1x25 kV electric traction system will be replaced with a
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau reiterates commitment to an independent, evidence-based probe and urges public to avoid speculationKey HighlightsThe Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has issued an interim statement marking one year since the Air India Flight AI-171 accident.The Boeing 787-8, operating from Ahmedabad to London,
From value addition and cold chains to MSMEs and culinary tourism, SAPLING Dialogue 2026 ends with a call for a concrete action plan to transform South Asia’s food economyKey HighlightsSAPLING Dialogue 2026 concluded in Ahmedabad with a call for a concrete action plan for the
India showcases its food processing growth story as policymakers, global institutions and industry leaders push for stronger value chains, infrastructure and regional collaborationKey HighlightsThe World Bank Group says transforming South Asia's food systems can create millions of jobs and attract billions in investments.Agriculture in South
Ahmedabad hosts South Asian policy dialogue as government and global industry leaders discuss technology, investment and sustainable food systemsKey HighlightsThe SAPLING (South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth) Dialogue 2026 was inaugurated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.The event is jointly hosted by the Ministry of
Government, industry and exporters come together in Visakhapatnam to strengthen seafood value chains, cold chain infrastructure and sustainable exportsKey HighlightsA National Workshop on Seafood Exports was held in Visakhapatnam to develop strategies for enhancing India's global seafood competitiveness.The government aims to increase seafood exports beyond