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SECTOR | 22 Jul 2026, 11:51PM

AI-powered robot DSC ARJUN joins ECoR network to boost rail safety

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The robotic surveillance platform uses facial recognition, crowd analytics and automated alerts to strengthen station security and support Railway Protection Force personnel

Only two train accidents in Q1 FY27 as rail safety improves: Ministry

Business Standard | 22 Jul 2026, 04:59PM

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SECTOR | 22 Jul 2026, 07:08PM

Titagarh-Ramkrishna Forgings set to start forged railway wheel production in August

Business Line

The plant will end Indian Railways' decades-long dependence on imported forged wheels

Transportation

SECTOR | 22 Jul 2026, 09:44AM

Cube Highways Trust InvIT IPO invites bids; should you consider applying?

Business Standard

At the upper end of 152, the company seeks to raise 5,000 crore through the public issue, which comprises an entirely offer-for-sale (OFS) issue of 328.9 million equity shares

Cube Highways Trust raises 1,687.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of InvIT IPO

Business Line | 21 Jul 2026, 10:18PM

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SECTOR | 21 Jul 2026, 01:17PM

Over 360k hit as Assam flood situation remains grim, rescue ops continue

Business Standard

Over 3.6 lakh people were affected by floods in several districts of Assam as multiple agencies, including the Army, carried out relief and rescue operations, officials said on Tuesday. Train services remained affected for the second day on Tuesday as floodwaters inundated tracks in parts of Upper Assam, with the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) cancelling, short-terminating or diverting several trains and also announcing special trains for stranded passengers. In worst-hit Sivasagar district, where nearly 1.58 lakh people have been affected, the Dikhow River flowed above the "extreme flood level", the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said. A total of 101 relief camps and relief distribution centres have been set up across 11 districts, where 9,606 displaced people are currently taking shelter, the officials said. The ASDMA urged people to stay away from the river due to continuous rise in its water level. Several major rivers in the state were in spate, with...

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SECTOR | 21 Jul 2026, 09:29AM

Hampshire rope in Ashutosh Sharma for England's domestic One-Day Cup

Business Standard

Delhi Capitals' star all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma has been signed up by English county Hampshire for the upcoming One-Day Cup, England's limited overs first-class competition, the club said on Monday. The GMR Group co-owns both the Delhi Capitals and Hampshire, and the transition was seamless for the 27-year-old explosive batter who will join the English county side for the duration of the 50-over domestic tournament. Sharma holds the record for the fastest T20 fifty by an Indian player (off just 11 balls) for Railways against Arunachal Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and he will be utilising his power-hitting skills in the English limited-overs tournament. "We're really pleased to sign Ashutosh (Sharma) for the One-Day Cup," Giles White, Hampshire Director of Cricket, said. "He is a player of great potential and has done well for Delhi Capitals in the IPL recently so knows what it's like to perform to a high standard. We look forward to welcoming him into the group and see

People living within 20 km of toll plazas can buy local passes digitally

Business Standard | 20 Jul 2026

Transportation

SECTOR | 19 Jul 2026

Cube Highways Trust InvIT, Indo MIM among 4 public issues opening nextweek

Business Line

Cube Highways Trust will open its 5,000-crore InvIT public issue on July 22 and close on July 24. The price band has been fixed at 151-152 per unit, while anchor investor bidding will take place on July 21

Cube Highways Trust InvIT, Indo MIM among 4 public issues opening next week

Business Standard | 19 Jul 2026

Transportation

SECTOR | 18 Jul 2026

5,000-crore Cube Highways InvIT public issue: Should you subscribe or avoid?

Business Line

Unlike standard new listings, Cube is converting from a privately-listed InvIT (which debuted in April 2023) into a publicly-traded vehicle now

Transportation

SECTOR | 15 Jul 2026

Cube Highways Trust sets Rs 151-152 IPO band; issue opens July 22

Business Standard

Cube Highways Trust has fixed the price band for its Rs 5,000 crore IPO at Rs 151-152 per unit, with the infrastructure investment trust set to open its issue on July 22

Cube Highways Trust sets 151-152 price band for 5,000-crore InvIT IPO

Business Line | 15 Jul 2026 1 more

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SECTOR | 14 Jul 2026

Railways liberalises freight policies to boost movement of key commodities

Business Standard

Indian Railways has simplified freight policies for key commodities, introduced new wagon norms and tightened contractor eligibility to improve cargo movement and execution

Railways tightens contractor rules, opens freight wagon design to industry in fresh reform push

Business Line | 14 Jul 2026

Transportation

SECTOR | 14 Jul 2026

Cube Highways Trust raises 1,250 cr from investors ahead of IPO

Business Line

The public issue will close on July 24