India Withdraws Transhipment Facility for Bangladesh Citing Dhaka’s Trade Restrictions
MEA Links Move to Recent Bangladeshi Actions Impacting Bilateral Trade New Delhi | India has officially withdrawn the transhipment facility it had extended to Bangladesh for exporting goods to third countries, including the Middle East and Europe, through Indian ports and airports. The decision, announced last week, has now been linked to certain steps taken by […]
Train Sabotage Attempt Foiled: Garib Rath Express Saved in Time Near Lucknow
Loco Pilot’s Quick Response Averts Major Rail Mishap on Saharsa–Anand Vihar Route Lucknow | A potential train sabotage attempt was narrowly averted late Tuesday night near Malihabad, on the outskirts of Lucknow, after the loco pilot of the 05577 Saharsa–Anand Vihar Garib Rath Express applied emergency brakes in time upon spotting wooden planks and tree branches […]
Gandhi’s Bust Unveiled in South Africa’s Free State — A Province That Once Banned Indians
Historic Recognition of Indian Role in Anglo-Boer War Finally Comes to Light Johannesburg | In a powerful symbol of reconciliation and historical justice, a larger-than-life bronze bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled at the Anglo-Boer War Museum in Bloemfontein, capital of South Africa’s Free State province — a region that, until 1994, had legally barred Indians […]
Mumbai-Goa Highway to Be Completed by June, Says Nitin Gadkari
Nationwide Physical Toll Booths to Be Phased Out Mumbai | Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced that the long-delayed Mumbai-Goa National Highway will be completed by June 2025, promising smoother travel for commuters and a boost to development across the Konkan region. Speaking at the Vasant Vyakhyanmala event in Mumbai’s […]
Wildlife Rescue Centre to Begin Construction Near Jewar Airport Site in May
To safeguard local wildlife affected by the construction of the Noida International Airport, authorities will begin work next month on a dedicated Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre near the Dhanauri wetland in Jewar. Spread over 10 hectares, the centre will include a veterinary hospital, quarantine units, and special enclosures for different animal species. The initiative follows […]
India, US Set the Table for a New Trade Era Amid Global Shifts
In a world reordering itself around strategic alliances and economic resilience, India and the United States are stepping up their partnership with a bold new goal, crafting a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) that could redefine their economic relationship. As trade tensions simmer globally, with tariff wars and economic nationalism gaining momentum, New Delhi and Washington […]
Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar Metro May Miss September 2025 Deadline, PMRDA Now Eyes 2026 Launch
Pune’s long-awaited Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar Metro corridor, which promises to connect the bustling IT hub of Hinjewadi to the city center, is now expected to face further delays. According to the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), the line may not be operational until sometime in 2026, missing its already revised September 2025 deadline. 🚇 Project Snapshot […]
🚆 New Train Connecting Ambedkar Nagar to New Delhi Launched on Ambedkar Jayanti
In a significant tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 134th birth anniversary, a new express train connecting Ambedkar Nagar (his birthplace in Madhya Pradesh) to New Delhi via Kota was officially flagged off on Sunday. The inauguration was led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, with Railway […]
Ambedkar Jayanti: Traffic Diversions Announced in Pune & Pimpri Chinchwad — Here’s What You Need to Know
To ensure smooth movement and public safety during Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations, the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad police departments have announced traffic diversions across key areas of the city on Monday, April 14. 🚦 Key Diversions in Pune Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Amol Zende, has issued a traffic notification affecting the following locations: […]
India Committed to Fair Trade Talks With US, Will Not Negotiate Under Pressure: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday reaffirmed that India is engaged in active negotiations with the United States on a proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) but will always prioritize national interest and public welfare in any international deal. Addressing the media, Goyal emphasized that India will not negotiate “at gunpoint”, responding […]