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Shares of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC), a Navratna PSU providing integrated services for Indian Railways and tourism, have seen modest gains. The company, which handles internet ticketing, catering, hospitality, and tourism packages, is a key player in India’s travel ecosystem. On Wednesday, IRCTC shares rose 0.2 percent, reaching a high of Rs. 685.95 per share, compared to the previous close of Rs. 684.40, with a market capitalization of Rs. 54,488 crore. Integrated Services Drive RevenueIRCTC generates revenue through multiple verticals, including online ticketing, on-board catering, station-based hospitality, travel packages, and luxury train experiences. Its digital services…

The long-awaited transformation of the Nethravati riverbank in Mangaluru is set to welcome the public soon, with Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) preparing to open the first phase of its waterfront development project later this month. Initial Stretch Ready for InaugurationAfter nearly five years of construction, the first 450-metre section of the promenade is ready for inauguration, according to the Times of India. The broader project spans 2.1 km from the Nethravati bridge and was initially proposed in a 2020 DPR. MSCL’s general manager (technical), Arun Prabha KS, confirmed that construction has made significant progress along the full stretch. Tourism…

Popular actor Ajay Devgn is set to attend the Telangana Rising Global Summit, where he is expected to sign an agreement with the state government to develop a world-class film studio and film city in Hyderabad. The two-day event will take place on December 8 and 9 at Bharat Future City. Collaboration to Boost Film and VFX CapabilitiesThe summit organisers shared on social media that Ajay Devgn, a national award-winning actor and producer, will partner with Telangana to bring cutting-edge film production, VFX, and smart studio capabilities to the state. The collaboration is expected to enhance Telangana’s position as a…

The number of National Highway projects delayed by more than three years has fallen significantly, from 152 on 1 April 2024 to 85 on 30 November 2025, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Reasons Behind Project DelaysIn a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on 3 December, Minister Nitin Gadkari explained that delays are mainly caused by challenges in land acquisition, statutory clearances, utility shifting, removal of encroachments, and law and order issues. Additional factors include financial constraints faced by contractors or concessionaires, poor performance, and force majeure events such as the Covid-19 pandemic and cloudbursts. Government…

The Railways has started a pilot that adds an OTP step to Tatkal tickets booked at station counters, beginning 17 November 2025. Indian Railways is pushing through a wider overhaul of its ticketing system, driven by a nationwide shift to OTP based Tatkal bookings and a plan to move chart preparation to an earlier window. The new authentication process, introduced to make reservations smoother and reduce misuse, has already been tested on 52 trains and will soon cover the rest, according to ANI. This follows Aadhaar based checks for online Tatkal tickets introduced in July 2025 and an OTP step…

Thiruvananthapuram’s Shankhumugham coast turned into a live stage for the Navy’s power and precision. The display unfolded in front of President Droupadi Murmu and underlined the strategic value of the coastline and the wider security potential it offers the country. Nineteen naval platforms took part, including warships such as INS Imphal, INS Udaygiri, INS Kolkata and INS Kamal, along with sailing vessels like Tarangini and Sudarshini, missile boats and a submarine. From the deck of INS Vikrant, MiG fighters roared into the sky, joined by helicopter air lifting drills and paragliding routines that highlighted the force’s skill, speed and technical…

Donald Trump’s second term has created a complicated reality for Indians seeking work, study, or long-term residence in the United States. While his administration claims to want high-skilled workers for strategic sectors, policy changes in 2024 and 2025 have introduced new hurdles, particularly for those waiting in long green-card queues. The approach appears selective: opportunities open when talent serves U.S. priorities, but restrictions tighten otherwise. When tech talent is needed, Trump has been vocal. At the U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum on November 19, 2025, he told business leaders that companies investing in semiconductor factories cannot hire “people off an unemployment line”…

Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the CM’s official residence in Amaravati on Wednesday. Discussion Focused on Infrastructure and OpportunitiesNaidu shared on X that the meeting centered on key infrastructure projects and emerging investment opportunities in the state. Other Key AttendeesKaran Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd., and Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT, and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, were also present at the discussions. State Leadership Highlights InvestmentsNaidu’s post read, “It was a pleasure to meet with Mr Gautam Adani and Mr Karan Adani in Amaravati today…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a four day visit to India, starting with a private dinner with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The trip is geared toward reinforcing the long standing strategic partnership between the two countries. Both sides are expected to focus on trade, economic ties and global security, and India will once again press for an early end to the Russia Ukraine war through dialogue. Putin lands on Thursday evening and heads straight into a one on one dinner with Modi. The last time the two leaders shared a private dinner was during Modi’s visit to Moscow last…

Hyderabad is set to witness an extraordinary football spectacle on December 13, when Lionel Messi takes the field for a friendly match. The event has already captured the public imagination, but this time, the spotlight won’t be solely on Messi. Anumula Revanth Reddy, Telangana’s Chief Minister, is practicing under floodlights at MCRHRD grounds every evening, ensuring that he shares the attention with the football legend. Headlines are shifting from “Lionel Messi in Hyderabad” to “Lionel Messi vs Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad.” A Chief Minister on the Field Facing a football great like Messi takes courage. Reddy knows that every move…