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The Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) and the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate multilingual artificial intelligence technologies into key public-facing railway platforms. The agreement was signed in New Delhi by Shri Amitabh Nag, CEO of BHASHINI, and Shri G.V.L. Satya Kumar, Managing Director of CRIS. BHASHINI’s Language AI Stack to Power Rail Platforms The partnership will bring BHASHINI’s advanced language solutions—including Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Text Translation, Text-to-Speech (TTS), and Optical Character Recognition (OCR)—to CRIS-managed platforms like the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) and RailMadad. This move will enable users…

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has stated that India’s road infrastructure will be comparable to the United States within the next two years. According to him, several foreign visitors have already admitted that parts of India’s infrastructure are ahead of America’s. He credited this progress to a decade of increased government investment under the Modi administration. Major Projects Underway The government is currently developing 25 greenfield expressways, a 3,000 km-long port connectivity highway, and religious tourism circuits worth ₹1 lakh crore. In addition, 36 tunnels are being built between Jammu and Srinagar, with 23 already completed, and around 15 ropeways are…

Kamal Haasan, a prominent Tamil actor and film producer, is also considered one of the most influential political figures in India. He is among the highest-paid actors in the country and has built a vast financial empire over the years. Asset Declaration for Rajya Sabha Candidacy While filing his nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, Kamal Haasan declared total assets worth ₹305.55 crore. His movable assets are valued at ₹245.86 crore, while immovable assets are worth ₹59.69 crore. His liabilities, unchanged for the past four years, stand at ₹49 crore. Multiple Income Streams His income sources include acting fees,…

The DGCA and Indian airlines have set rules for carrying alcohol on domestic flights in India. Passengers are allowed to carry up to five litres of alcoholic beverages in their checked baggage, as long as the alcohol content is between 24% and 70%. Any alcohol stronger than 70% is not allowed. All bottles must be sealed and kept in their original packaging. To avoid breakage or leaks, passengers should wrap the bottles carefully, using bubble wrap or soft clothes inside their luggage. Opened or partially used bottles are not allowed. For drinks with 24% alcohol or less, such as most…

The Pan-India cinema landscape has evolved rapidly in recent years, driven by visionary artists and studios who have redefined the scale and reach of Indian films. Among these, three names stand tall as the foundational pillars supporting this transformation: superstar Prabhas, acclaimed director S.S. Rajamouli, and the powerhouse production house Hombale Films. Together, they have reshaped Indian entertainment, turning regional films into nationwide phenomena. Prabhas: The Face of Pan-India Stardom Prabhas’s rise from regional star to Pan-India icon began with Baahubali, which became a cultural phenomenon across India and abroad. His ability to appeal to diverse linguistic and cultural audiences has…

Vijay Mallya, who became the chairman of United Breweries Group at the age of 28, built a diverse business empire across aviation, beverages, and real estate. Once known as the “King of Good Times,” Mallya saw his fortune decline over the years following controversies and legal troubles. According to Forbes, his net worth was around $750 million in 2013. As per a 2022 estimate by The Independent, it was approximately $1.2 billion. Lavish International Properties Mallya reportedly owns a $2.4 million penthouse in Trump Plaza, New York, along with three luxury condos in the same building—two of which were purchased…

Satellite images have documented the decade-long construction of the Chenab Rail Bridge, the tallest railway arch bridge in the world. The earliest images from 2017 showed initial work on mountain peaks above the Chenab River in Dharot. By 2022, the 1,315-metre-long steel arch neared completion. The February 2025 satellite view revealed the finished bridge, built using 25,000 tonnes of metal—three times more than the Eiffel Tower. A Key Link in Kashmir’s Connectivity This bridge is a critical part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), designed to provide uninterrupted rail connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India. Its…

US President Donald Trump has urged Apple to shift iPhone production out of India. He warned Apple CEO Tim Cook that continuing operations in India could lead to a 25% tariff on products. Apple Moves Forward with Indian Expansion Ignoring the pressure, Apple is expanding its operations in India. The company has signed a new deal with Tata Group for repair services of iPhones and MacBooks to strengthen its supply chain and reduce reliance on China. Tata Becomes Key Repair and Assembly Partner Tata has already been involved in iPhone assembly in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Now, it will also manage…

Indian Railways is planning to stop producing Vande Bharat Express trains with only seating (chair cars) and will instead focus on sleeper coach versions tailored for long-distance overnight travel, according to reports from Daily Thanthi. An official from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) stated that they aim to complete the production of 11 more Vande Bharat trains featuring chair cars. After these are finished, manufacturing of chair car-only trains will end, and production will prioritize sleeper coach variants. BEML in Bengaluru and ICF in Perambur have already started manufacturing the sleeper coach models, with the prototype completed in August last…

Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, announced an unconditional grant of ₹151 crore to the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai. Ambani is an alumnus of the institute, having graduated in the 1970s when it was known as the University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT). Event to Publish Biography of Professor MM Sharma Ambani spent over three hours at ICT to attend the launch of Professor MM Sharma’s biography, titled Divine Scientist. He recalled how Professor Sharma’s first lecture at UDCT inspired him. Ambani also highlighted Prof. Sharma’s significant role as a key architect behind India’s economic reforms.…