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SECTOR | 09 Apr 2026, 12:25PM

North Sikkim landslides: Army rescues 135 tourists, many still stranded

Business Standard

A total of 135 stranded tourists have been rescued by the Army from North Sikkim, where multiple landslides have snapped road connectivity, officials said on Thursday. Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in Lachen, with sustained efforts underway to ensure their rescue at the earliest, they said. The rescue operation is being carried out by the Trishakti Corps under the Eastern Command amid heavy snowfall, they added. Critical passes have been opened and alternate routes activated to facilitate the rescue mission, named 'Operation Him Setu', officials said. A total of 32 light vehicles and 10 motorcycles have been moved out so far, with Army vehicles deployed to tow civilian vehicles across steep, snowbound stretches, they said. Medical emergencies and those requiring immediate assistance are being prioritised, officials said. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is working in close coordination with the Army, undertaking continuous road clearance, snow removal and restoration o

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SECTOR | 08 Apr 2026

Logistics Jan-Mar'26 Earnings Preview All trucks in fast lane

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Prabhudas Lilladhar

DELHIVER IN's express volumes to be at 293mn. TCIEXP IN to report mid-single digit growth in volumes while MAHLOG IN's EBITDA loss in B2B express division is expected to compress to Rs43mn. For our coverage universe, we expect revenue growth of 19.1% YoY in 4QFY26E. B2C parcel volumes for DELHIVER IN typically witness a sequential dip in 4Q after having peaked in 3Q due to festivities. However, we expect DELHIVER IN to buck this trend and report B2C parcel volumes of 293mn (flat sequentially) in 4QFY26E. MAHLOG IN...

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SECTOR | 07 Apr 2026

Freight surge, logjam hurts egg exports despite strong demand

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Exporters seek more sailing frequency, subsidies to offset hike in freight costs

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SECTOR | 07 Apr 2026

IPL 2026: Najafgarh's 'Prince' skips Delhi Police test to chase IPL dream

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A few years back, Najafgarh-based Railway Protection Force's ASI Ram Niwas Yadav was extremely worried about the future of his youngest son Prince, who was only interested in bowling yorkers at tennis ball tournaments. However, the youngster was unruffled and told his father straight up, "Papa aap mera chinta karna chhod dijiye. Main apne se kuch kar loonga (Dad stop worrying about me. I would manage something on my own)." Cut to 2026 and the seemingly nonchalant boy has managed to come good on the promise. The Lucknow Super Giants swing sensation has already breached the defences of experienced India internationals such as Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan in successive IPL games. "Any father would be worried about the future of his kids and so was I. Till the age of 18, he had not even bowled once with the leather ball. I literally forced him to appear for the Delhi Police's Constables' Exam and he was fit enough to clear the physical round. "But he wasn't well prepared for written tes

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SECTOR | 07 Apr 2026

No cash at toll plazas from April 10; UPI payments to cost 1.25 times more

Business Standard

Cash payments at toll plazas will be discontinued for travellers on national highways from April 10, the road transport and highways ministry has said. In a gazette notification, the ministry has said that in cases where a vehicle enters a fee plaza without a valid FASTag, users can still pay via Unified Payment Interface (UPI), but at a higher charge of 1.25 times the applicable toll fee. A senior NHAI official said that the move is aimed at reducing long queues at toll gates and make highway travel smoother for commuters. The official said that cash payments will no longer be accepted at the toll booths from April 10 and FASTag will remain the primary mode of toll collection, while UPI will serve as the fallback payment option for vehicles that arrive without a valid FASTag. "If the user of a vehicle enters a fee plaza without a FASTag or a valid functional FASTag, as the case may be, and opts to pay fee through the Unified Payment Interface (UPI), he shall pay 1.25 times of the

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SECTOR | 07 Apr 2026

Titagarh Rail Systems share jump 13%; check what's fuelling investor demand

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Titagarh Naval Systems has received in-principle approval for its brownfield expansion project at Falta, West Bengal, under the Government of India's Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS)

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SECTOR | 07 Apr 2026

Macquarie sells Safeway Concessions stake to VINCI Highways for 15,000 crore

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The portfolio includes nine toll road assets across Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat

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SECTOR | 06 Apr 2026

Indian Railways approves 1,364 crore for Kavach, signalling upgrade

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Projects include Kavach rollout on locomotives, fibre network expansion, and electronic interlocking systems to strengthen safety and communication infrastructure

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SECTOR | 05 Apr 2026

Indian Railways clocks record 6,735 crore scrap revenue in FY26

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National transporter surpasses scrap disposal target by over 12 per cent, with multiple zones exceeding benchmarks amid push to monetise redundant assets

Railways approves 398 crore Optical Fibre Project to boost communication network

Business Line | 05 Apr 2026

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SECTOR | 05 Apr 2026

Railways registers strong FY26 growth with record freight, passenger gains

Business Standard

Indian Railways has recorded a year of strong and well-rounded progress in FY 2025-26, achieving significant milestones across freight operations, passenger services, infrastructure development, safety systems, digital initiatives with advancing self-reliance in technology and manufacturing. These accomplishments underscore its critical role in supporting economic activity, enhancing connectivity, and ensuring efficient mobility across the country.Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, took to X to underscore the transformative progress of Indian Railways in FY 2025-26. He highlighted record freight and passenger performance, the introduction and expansion of Vande Bharat services, including the new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, historic improvements in safety through reduced accidents and enhanced systems, and strengthened station and terminal infrastructure, all of which have enriched...