National

02 Jan

Ashwini Vaishnaw: India’s first bullet train to be launched on August 15, 2027

Banasree SarkarNational

The nation will have its first bullet train on August 15, 2027, according to Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The first segment of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor would open on that day, according to the railway minister. A gradual rollout of the 508 km line, which would reduce travel time from Mumbai to Ahmedabad from more than seven hours to roughly two hours, begins with this 47 km Surat-Bilimora leg. The ground-breaking project promises to introduce world-class high-speed rail standards in India and revolutionize intercity travel by drastically reducing travel times. According to the railway minister, the second operational…

29 Dec

Gautam Adani highlights youth-led innovation as key to AI growth

Banasree SarkarNational

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani called on the next generation of Indians to take the lead in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) because the nation's economic security, cultural confidence, and strategic freedom depend on the development of indigenous AI models, robust compute capacity, and resilient intelligence ecosystems. Speaking to researchers and students at the opening of Vidya Pratishthan's Sharad Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (CoE-AI) in Baramati, Maharashtra, Adani stated that India is about to enter a pivotal period where talent, technology, and national purpose must coexist. He pointed out that India's capacity to unite people, institutions,…

26 Dec

Congress commemorates Dr. Manmohan Singh’s first death anniversary and his legacy of reform

Banasree SarkarNational

On December 26, the Congress honored former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the first anniversary of his passing, recalling him as a leader whose leadership transformed India's economy and fortified democratic institutions. Singh passed away in Delhi on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92 due to age-related health issues. On December 28, he was cremated at Nigambodh Ghat with full state honors. The ceremony was attended by government dignitaries, family members, and senior political figures. Leaders from both parties also paid tribute. DK Shivakumar, the deputy chief minister of Karnataka, emphasized Singh's contribution to the passage of important…

26 Dec

India to Release First Comprehensive Anti-Terror Policy to Combat Hybrid Threats

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a high-level, two-day Anti-Terror Conference in New Delhi today, organized by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The conference focuses on emerging hybrid threats, digital forensics, and the collection of evidence from foreign jurisdictions. During his keynote, Shah announced that India’s first-ever National Anti-Terror Policy would be released shortly, aiming to create a unified framework for state and central agencies to handle cross-border terrorism and radicalization more effectively.

24 Dec

To reduce wildlife d*aths on trains, Indian Railways is expanding its AI system

Banasree SarkarNational

With an emphasis on railway lines that are prone to collisions with elephants, Indian Railways has increased the usage of an artificial intelligence-based intrusion detection system. The device delivers real-time notifications to loco pilots, station masters, and control rooms when it detects animal movement close to tracks using AI-enabled cameras and a Distributed Acoustic System (DAS). Train drivers can slow down or stop in time thanks to these alerts, which are sent out up to 0.5 km beforehand. A 141-kilometer section of the Northeast Frontier Railway has already had the system installed, and it has been functioning well there. Inspired…

23 Dec

Following Cyclone Ditwah, India unveiled a $450 million reconstruction plan for Sri Lanka

Banasree SarkarNational

Following the effects of Cyclone Ditwah, the Indian government has developed a USD 450 million reconstruction and recovery package for Sri Lanka. This action demonstrates the Indian government's solidarity and support for the countries in the area. This was declared by the Indian minister of external affairs while in Sri Lanka. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special envoy is Dr. Jaishankar. Dr. Jaishankar met with Anura Dissanayake, the president of Sri Lanka, and expressed the good wishes of the Indian prime minister to the Sri Lankan people. Dr. Jaishankar gave the administration the assurance that India would support Sri Lanka's…

20 Dec

Centre issues directive to IndiGo: Resolve compensation delays from flight cancellations

Banasree SarkarNational

IndiGo Airlines was instructed by the Central Government to promptly provide compensation to passengers impacted by major aircraft delays and cancellations earlier this month. The carrier was also instructed to make sure that no qualified passenger was left out of relief measures. Amid growing complaints from stranded travelers and delayed refunds, Aviation Secretary Samir Sinha issued the decision during a high-level review meeting. According to officials, IndiGo has been ordered to finish the compensation process on schedule and to remain transparent at all times. As part of the relief package, IndiGo will start providing ₹10,000 travel vouchers starting on December…

17 Dec

The current Parliamentary session will see the government approve the VB-G RAM G Bill

Banasree SarkarNational

The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare. The government is determined to enact the bill within the current legislative session, according to sources. Citing the change from Jawahar Rozgar Yojana to NREGA and then MGNREGA as examples of a continual evolution in rural employment policy, the governing side contends that renaming employment plans is not new. According to sources, since VB-G RAM G is a new program that needs a new legal structure,…

16 Dec

New Delhi Event to Launch WHO Traditional Medicine Global Library and Strategy 2025-2034

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India is set to host the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17–19, 2025. Jointly organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of AYUSH, the summit's theme is "Restoring Balance for People and Planet: The Science and Practice of Well-Being." A key outcome will be the launch of the Traditional Medicine Global Library (TMGL), the world's largest digital repository on traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine, alongside the new WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034.

12 Dec

PM Modi, Trump review progress in India–US Strategic Partnership during a phone call

Banasree SarkarNational

In a noteworthy step, US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke over the phone on bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues. PM Modi and President Trump emphasized the significance of maintaining momentum in joint efforts to improve bilateral trade during the call. The two leaders discussed the development of the US-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and expressed gratitude for the consistent improvement of bilateral cooperation in all areas. In order to implement the India-US COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the twenty-first century, the leaders also discussed how to…