Ahmedabad's NID develops lightweight, ergonomic parcel trolley for Indian Railways

Ahmedabad’s NID develops lightweight, ergonomic parcel trolley for Indian Railways

Ahmedabad, May 20 (IANS) Students at the Railway Design Centre of the National Institute of Design (NID) in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad have developed a modern ‘parcel trolley’ for Indian Railways, aimed at making parcel handling on railway platforms faster, easier and more efficient. The initiative is part of a long-term collaboration between Indian Railways and NID,…

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Haryana phases out petrol, diesel cabs for aggregators: What this means for NCR's AQI after PM Modi's austerity push

Haryana phases out petrol, diesel cabs for aggregators: What this means for NCR’s AQI after PM Modi’s austerity push

The Haryana Cabinet on Monday approved new aggregator licensing rules mandating that all vehicles added to the fleets of cab aggregators, delivery service providers and e-commerce companies in the region be powered by CNG, electric, battery-operated or other cleaner fuels. The rules also state that only CNG and electric three-wheeler auto-rickshaws can be added to…

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Google Map navigation, taxis, 22 diversions: Delhi Traffic Police gears up for India-Africa, Big Cat summits at Bharat Mandapam | Delhi News

Google Map navigation, taxis, 22 diversions: Delhi Traffic Police gears up for India-Africa, Big Cat summits at Bharat Mandapam | Delhi News

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 18, 2026 08:31 AM IST Google Maps will steer commuters away from VIP routes, social media will be constantly monitored, shuttle buses will ferry visitors, and fixed e‑taxi points will be set up near the venue. These measures are part of an elaborate traffic plan for two back‑to‑back mega‑events —…

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Gurugram Metro Project Gets a Boost with Revised Funding Plans

Gurugram Metro Project Gets a Boost with Revised Funding Plans

The Haryana Cabinet recently endorsed a revised financial plan for the Gurugram Metro project, signaling an important advancement in the city’s urban mobility efforts. Key elements include cost escalations and integration adjustments with Rapid Metro and the railway station spur, now totalizing Rs 10,266.54 crore, up from Rs 5,452.72 crore. This financial augmentation results from…

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IRCTC launches Bharat Gaurav train from Indore to Nepal for Pashupatinath Yatra

IRCTC launches Bharat Gaurav train from Indore to Nepal for Pashupatinath Yatra

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Thursday announced a special religious tour to Nepal under the Bharat Gaurav scheme, offering pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh and nearby regions an opportunity to visit major spiritual and tourist destinations in the neighbouring country. The ‘Pashupatinath Nepal Darshan Yatra’ will leave from Indore on June 12…

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Goyal’s Co-location Plan To Save Fuel, Cut Cost

Goyal’s Co-location Plan To Save Fuel, Cut Cost

Goyal’s Co-location Plan To Save Fuel, Cut Costs Single Integrated Hub to Connect 46 Organizations in Mumbai, Slashing Administrative Costs and Boosting Productivity One integrated and technology-enabled Commerce & Industry office will help startups, entrepreneurs, exporters and citizens access multiple government services from a single location through physical and digital connectivity’. – Union Minister…

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Bharat Taxi adds Lucknow, Chandigarh to network as driver-owned platform ramps up growth

Bharat Taxi adds Lucknow, Chandigarh to network as driver-owned platform ramps up growth

New Delhi: Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-backed ride-hailing platform positioned as an alternative to private cab aggregators, has begun a soft launch in Lucknow and Chandigarh as it accelerates its national expansion plans. “Bookings have started for the cities of Lucknow and Chandigarh on Bharat Taxi application,” a senior official from Bharat Taxi told ThePrint. The…

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First ESIC Hospital in Kashmir Inaugurated in Budgam: Worker Healthcare and Social Security

First ESIC Hospital in Kashmir Inaugurated in Budgam: Worker Healthcare and Social Security

In a landmark step toward strengthening healthcare access and social security for workers, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated a 30-bedded Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital at Ompora in Budgam. The facility marks the first ESIC hospital in Kashmir, signalling a major expansion of…

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