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Indian Railways to invest Rs 1,000 crore on new tracks beyond Agartala

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has invested around Rs 1,000 crore to extend the railway line beyond Tripura capital Agartala and up to the state’s southern temple city Udaipur, a

Gujarat government signs Rs 77,000 crore MoU with railways for bullet train

Apart from this (an MoU) for a container depot in Rajkot will be constructed. Gujarat government on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth Rs 77,000 crore with the

US exploring new partnership in smart cities in India

The US is exploring new partnership opportunities for developing more smart cities across India, a top US Commerce Department official said, emphasising that states will play a major role in

Air India to reserve six front seats for women

This is perhaps the first time in the world that seats will be reserved only for women passengers on planes in such a manner. National carrier Air India will soon

Festival of India to be organised in Ghana from January 25 to March 16, 2017

A Festival of India is being organised in Ghana from January 25 to March 16, 2017. The activities of the Festival include amalgamation of Indian classical dances, Sufi & Folk

India to discuss aviation assistance with Nepal tohelp build three airports

India is scrambling to offer assistance to Nepal in developing its aviation sector, an attempt to counter China’s initiative to help the Himalayan country build three international airports. The government

ITDC holds Awareness Program on “Cashless banking”

Recent demonetization move has already changed the mindset of the people to stride towards cashless transaction. Considering the initiative and also to boost the Central Government’s drive towards cashless economy,

Bombay HC asks Maharashtra government why villagers not allowed to offer B&B?

A division bench of Justices NH Patil and MS Karnik posed the question to the government on a writ petition filed by more than 150 villagers. The Bombay High Court

SC orders CBI probe into Air India aircraft purchase

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the CBI to investigate an alleged scandal in the purchase and leasing of aircraft by Air India between 2004 and 2008 when the Congress-led

IATA urges government to defer hike in airport charges

Rise in airport charges should have been implemented after consultations with all stakeholders as is done under international regulations, says IATA. International airline lobbying group International Air Transport Association (IATA) has