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A new generation of women is helping power India’s modern transit system by operating the country’s semi-high-speed Namo Bharat trains. Several young women, including Shivani, Priyanka Awasthi, Isha Dheerwan and Kanchan, are among the operators driving trains on the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut RRTS. Many of them come from modest backgrounds in Uttar Pradesh and have overcome social and professional barriers to take up roles in one of India’s most advanced public transport systems. Shivani, a 24-year-old from Bareilly and the daughter of a farmer, now drives the high-speed trains despite never having driven a car or scooter before joining the programme. The Namo Bharat system…
Investigations into the finances of Mojtaba Khamenei have revealed a vast global asset network spanning luxury real estate and hospitality properties across Europe and the Middle East. Estimates suggest the total value of assets linked to the network could exceed $3 billion (around ₹27,500 crore). Reports based on a year-long investigation by Bloomberg indicate that properties connected to the network include luxury mansions in London’s Bishops Avenue, often called “Billionaire’s Row,” a villa in Dubai, and upscale hotels in European cities such as Frankfurt and Mallorca. Several of the London properties alone are believed to be worth more than $130 million, although they…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually flagged off the new train service between Palakkad and Pollachi, marking an important step toward strengthening regional rail connectivity in southern India. The new railway service is expected to make travel easier for thousands of passengers who frequently commute between the two states for work, education and trade. For many residents in the border regions, the service has been a long-standing demand. Railway authorities noted that the train will help improve connectivity between smaller towns and major economic centres in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is also expected to support local businesses, agricultural trade and tourism in the…
Indian cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma have made a strategic investment in Hyderabad-based TRUZON Solar, a solar solutions provider operating under Suntek Energy Systems. The move highlights growing interest among sports personalities in India’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector. The company’s founder and managing director, Charugundla Bhavani Suresh, said the investment reflects confidence in TRUZON Solar’s long-term vision and its role in supporting India’s clean energy transition. The company has more than 17 years of experience in the solar industry and focuses on reliable installations and strong after-sales service networks. TRUZON Solar currently operates across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya…
Prominent Indian cricketers and their families are strengthening their presence in Mumbai’s booming luxury real estate market with property investments worth over ₹65 crore. According to reports, family members of Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma and former India pacer Zaheer Khan have purchased premium residential properties across key locations in the city. Devisha Yadav, wife of Suryakumar Yadav, bought an apartment worth around ₹7.18 crore in Deonar, continuing the couple’s investment in the same luxury residential project. Meanwhile, Ritika Sajdeh, wife of Rohit Sharma, purchased a high-end apartment valued at about ₹26.3 crore in Prabhadevi, one of Mumbai’s most sought-after residential…
The world’s first autonomous maritime shipbuilding and systems development centre is set to be established near the Juvvaladinne fishing harbour in Andhra Pradesh’s SPSR Nellore district. The project will be developed by Sagar Defence Engineering with support from the state government. The facility will span about 29.58 acres and integrate shipbuilding infrastructure, testing facilities, research laboratories, and training centres within a single campus. It will focus on developing autonomous and unmanned maritime platforms, including unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). The centre will also work on advanced technologies such as AI-based navigation systems, maritime robotics, electric propulsion, and sensor integration, enabling real-world trials in nearby coastal…
India has begun supplying 5,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh through the cross-border Bangladesh–India Friendship Pipeline, helping the neighbouring country manage fuel supply concerns. The shipment is being transported from the Numaligarh Refinery in Assam to the Parbatipur depot in northern Bangladesh. The delivery forms part of an existing bilateral agreement under which India is expected to supply around 180,000 tonnes of diesel annually to Bangladesh through the pipeline. Officials said the current 5,000-tonne consignment is the first batch under this arrangement, with larger volumes planned in the coming months. Bangladesh has been closely monitoring its fuel stocks amid global energy disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions and supply…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Golden Jubilee (Sammelan) of Akhila Kerala Dheevara Sabha in Kochi. He highlighted the welfare initiatives for the fishing community and praised their contributions to the state. Modi also noted that Kerala’s new name reflects the cultural identity of Malayalis, bringing pride and joy to the people. Launching ₹10,800 Crore Development Projects During his visit, Modi inaugurated several major projects across Kerala worth over ₹10,800 crore. Key initiatives include the BPC Kochi Refinery polypropylene plant costing ₹5,500 crore, six-lane expansions on NH-66 Thalapady-Chengala and Vengalam-Ramanattukara bypass in Kozhikode, 23 new rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, and railway projects including the modernization of Shoranur,…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed Parliament that Iran had requested permission for three of its ships to dock at Indian ports, a request New Delhi approved shortly afterward. The Iranian side approached India on February 28, and the government granted approval the next day. One of the vessels, IRIS Lavan, later docked at Kochi Port on March 4. The ship carried around 183 crew members, who were accommodated at Indian naval facilities. Jaishankar described the decision as “the right thing to do,” highlighting it as a humanitarian gesture during rising tensions in the Indian Ocean region following the sinking of another Iranian warship earlier in March. Iran’s foreign minister…
Donald Trump has announced a $300 billion oil refinery project in Brownsville, Texas, describing it as a historic deal aimed at boosting American energy production. The refinery will be developed by America First Refining, and Trump publicly thanked India and Reliance Industries for supporting the investment. If completed, the facility would become the first new major oil refinery built in the United States in nearly 50 years. The project is planned at the Port of Brownsville in Texas and is expected to strengthen domestic fuel supply and support exports. Trump described the initiative as part of the “America First” energy strategy, aimed at expanding oil production, boosting economic…