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SECTOR | 29 Sep 2025, 08:43PM

India, Bhutan to build 4,033 crore rail links from Gelephu, Samtse

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India and Bhutan will build Rs 4,033 crore rail links from Gelephu and Samtse within three years, connecting to Indian Railways to strengthen trade, cargo and passenger movement

India, Bhutan To Link Via Rail For The First Time With Total Outlay Of Rs 4,033 Crore

NDTV Profit | 29 Sep 2025, 05:31PM

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SECTOR | 29 Sep 2025, 07:41PM

Govt proposes sound alert system for all electric vehicles from Oct 2027

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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed making acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) mandatory for all electric cars, buses and trucks with effect October 1, 2027, keeping road safety in mind. The ministry in a draft notification said that all new models of electric passenger and goods vehicles manufactured after October 2026 must be equipped with AVAS, a safety feature in EVs to emit an artificial sound to alert pedestrians and other road users about their presence. "Provided also that, on and after 1st October 2026 in case of new models and 1st October 2027 in case of existing models, electrified vehicles of category M and N shall be fitted with AVAS meeting requirements with regard to audibility as specified in AIS-173, as amended from time to time," the notification said. Electrified vehicles of Category M include electric cars and buses designed for passenger transport, while Category N comprises electric-powered trucks and goods vehicles. Countries like the

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SECTOR | 29 Sep 2025, 06:16PM

CUMTA mulls the idea of TN forming a coordination unit or SPV with Railways to speed up projects

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CUMTA has also mooted the idea of Railways plan its fifth terminal at Parandur where a greenfield airport is being planned

Transportation

SECTOR | 29 Sep 2025, 05:49PM

China Signs $1.4 Billion Deal For Mao-Era African-Rail Revival

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The revamp of the line which Mao Zedong's China financed and helped build in the 1970s will cost about $1.4 billion, Zambia's transport ministry said in a statement.

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SECTOR | 29 Sep 2025, 10:20AM

Light to moderate showers expected in Mumbai; orange alert in place

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Mumbai witnessed light to moderate rains on Monday morning, a day after heavy showers lashed the city. Some of the suburbs received nearly 100 mm of rain over the last 24 hours, civic officials said. Local train services of the Central Railway and Western Railway were running normally with some delay, and there was no diversion of bus routes of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking, they said. The weather bureau has sounded an 'orange alert' for Mumbai and suburbs, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday. Most parts of the city witnessed light or moderate showers in the morning. The rain intensity was significantly lower compared to the previous morning, when heavy rains lashed Mumbai, the officials said. In the weather forecast issued at 8 am on Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a "cloudy sky with heavy rainfall" in the city and suburbs. It also forecast the possibility of "very heavy rainfall" at isolated places, t

Kolkata Metro sees record 982K passengers in a day on September 27

Business Standard | 28 Sep 2025, 05:59PM 7 more

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SECTOR | 29 Sep 2025, 10:08AM

Om Freight IPO opens today: Check price band, GMP, key dates, objective

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Om Freight Forwarders has set the price band for its IPO in the range of 128 to 135, with a lot size of 111 shares

Om Freight Forwarders IPO GMP In Focus As Mainboard Issue Opens For Subscription Today

NDTV Profit | 29 Sep 2025, 09:45AM

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SECTOR | 25 Sep 2025

Telangana Government To Spend Rs 2,000 Crore To Acquire L&T's Stake In Metro Rail Project

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The Telanagana state government will also assume the L&T's debt of Rs 13,000 crore.

Real Growth Will Come From Passenger Rail And Ship Building Segments: MD Titagarh Rail Systems

NDTV Profit | 25 Sep 2025

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SECTOR | 25 Sep 2025

Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate 16th International Railway Expo: CII

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the 16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition, to be held from October 15 to 17 at Bharat Mandapam here, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said on Thursday. Launched in 1990, the International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) is the CII's premier flagship exhibition that is being organised in partnership with the Ministry of Railways. "This year's edition is poised to be the most spectacular yet, with over 450 exhibitors from 15-plus countries showcasing state-of-the-art technologies, solutions and services for the rail and metro sector," a press statement from the CII said. "IREE has grown into a landmark event that reflects the continuing collaboration between CII and the Ministry of Railways. Over the decades, it has consistently showcased India's engineering strength and its ambitions to become a global leader in rail technology," it added. According to the CII, the 2025 edition of the IRRE further strengthens

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SECTOR | 25 Sep 2025

Highway Builder RKCPL Files For Rs 1,250-Crore IPO

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RKCPL has worked on projects like the Hyderabad six-lane expressway and Ambala Ring Road.

High-density Gala apples hold firm as Kashmir sees price crash

Business Line | 24 Sep 2025

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SECTOR | 24 Sep 2025

Cabinet, CCEA meetings: Nod to bonus for Railway employees, projects for Bihar

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The CCEA approved the construction of the four-lane Sahebganj-Areraj-Bettiah section of 78.942 km on the NH-139W in Bihar on the Hybrid Annuity Mode at an estimated cost of Rs 3,822.31 crore

Nearly 11 Lakh Railways To Get Productivity-Linked Bonus Check Details

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