Mumbai, April 8 — Commercial services on the first phases of Mumbai Metro corridors 9 and 2B began Wednesday morning, a day after they were inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, officials confirmed. The new lines mark significant milestones in Mumbai’s mass-transit network. Metro Line 9 provides the first…
Continue ReadingAuthor: admin
Global Disruptions Push RBI to Revise India’s Growth Estimate to 6.9%
New Delhi, Apr 8: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday projected the country’s GDP growth for 2026-27 at 6.9%, slightly lower than the 7.6% estimated for 2025-26. The downward revision reflects concerns over elevated commodity prices and supply chain disruptions stemming from the ongoing West Asia crisis. Announcing the…
Continue ReadingGE Aerospace Global Volunteering Week – Commitment to supporting local communities
Shilpa Gupta, CTO, GE Aerospace, India “Global Volunteer Week reflects our commitment to supporting the communities where we live and work. Our Bengaluru volunteers have stepped forward with the same ownership and intent in community initiatives as they bring to their work in engineering the present and future of aerospace.…
Continue Readingixigo Trains & ConfirmTkt Partner with Swiggy to offer On-Train Food Delivery
Bengaluru, April 08: ixigo Trains and ConfirmTkt, India’s leading AI-based train ticketing platforms, have partnered with Swiggy, India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, to power its ‘Food on Train’ service. By integrating Swiggy’s restaurant network into the ixigo and ConfirmTkt apps, this collaboration provides the required solution to the “on-the-move” traveler’s hunger…
Continue ReadingSteel Industry Must Go Green and Circular, Says Kumaraswamy
New Delhi, Apr 8: Union Steel Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy has emphasized the urgent need for India’s steel sector to embrace sustainability, green practices, and a circular economy. Speaking at an industry workshop, he said that traditional growth models are no longer sufficient. The sector must reduce carbon emissions, optimize…
Continue ReadingNew GeoTech Centre to Strengthen Maharashtra’s Disaster Response
Apr 8: At a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the state gave approval for setting up the Maharashtra Geotechnology Application Centre (MahaGeoTech). This new centre will use modern geospatial technology to support better planning, monitor environmental changes, and improve response during emergencies. In addition, a resilience programme…
Continue ReadingSmart Tech Boost for Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains in Northeast
Apr 8: In a step towards modernizing railway operations, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has introduced advanced technology to maintain Vande Bharat Sleeper trains more efficiently. The new system is designed to closely monitor the condition of trains, helping engineers detect issues early and carry out timely maintenance. This not only…
Continue ReadingOdisha Strengthens Urban Water Infrastructure Under AMRUT 2.0
Apr 8: Odisha has emerged as a leading performer in the implementation of the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, making steady progress in improving urban water infrastructure across the state. As part of the initiative, seven new water treatment plants with a total capacity of 43 million litres per day have been made…
Continue ReadingThe Tale of Scrawny Billy J. by Andrew Biel, now available from Histria Books
Apr 08: Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of The Tale of Scrawny Billy J. by Andrew Biel and illustrated by Robin Dorn. This story is published by Histria Kids, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding works for children that both educate and entertain. At first…
Continue ReadingOdisha’s New Budget Sets Path for Growth and Better Connectivity
The Odisha government has taken a new step to help people better understand the state budget. Speaking at the launch of the awareness program “Ame Janiba, Ama Budget” (Let Us Understand Our Budget), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that a budget is not just about numbers—it is about the…
Continue Reading