Railways gets record Rs 2.78 lakh cr capex; focus on new lines, safety

The Budget document shows that the railways' total earnings are projected at Rs 3,85,733.33 crore, while expenditure is estimated at Rs 3,82,186.01 crore, resulting in a surplus of Rs 3,547.32......

Govt must raise minority safety with Bangladesh: Priyanka Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday termed as "extremely disturbing" the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh over alleged blasphemy and urged the Indian government to raise the issue......

Goa nightclub fire: BJP MLA Lobo calls for safety audit of all clubs

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Michael Lobo on Sunday called for a safety audit of all clubs in Goa following a fire in Arpora that killed 25 people, including three women and 20 men. IMAGE: Bharatiya......

Ajit Pawar plane crash: AAIB to probe what went wrong

Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau probe team to visit site of plane crash in Baramati. IMAGE: Wreckage of the aircraft at the crash site at Baramati, in Pune, January 28, 2026. Photograph:......

The Small SUV That Packs A Punch And Acts Like a Giant

Don't let the subcompact label fool you, the Tata Punch is a real SUV at heart, warns Rajesh Karkera.  Since its debut in 2021, the Tata Punch has been a favourite for those seeking SUV styling in......

Tata Sierra stuns with head-on collision safety display

The wait is finally over. After teasing enthusiasts at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 and a spectacular unveiling at the historic Mukesh Mills in Mumbai, the Tata Sierra is officially here at an......

Railways Set for Rs 2.7 Trillion Budget

There is a minimum requirement of Rs 2.5 trillion capital expenditure every year and it is understood at the highest levels of the government. IMAGE: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects the......

Will Budget 2026 Fix The Customs-FTA Disconnect?

Customs regimes can lead to labyrinthine legal disputes. Budget 2026 must recognise that an excessively defensive Customs posture can itself become a trade barrier, point out Mukesh Butani and......

Tuk-tuk ride sparks debate over Pakistan's cricket safety

Pakistan captain Salman Agha and Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh were spotted on a tuk-tuk ride near Gaddafi Stadium ahead of the T20I series opener in Lahore, triggering mixed reactions on social......

IOC voices concern for Iranian athletes

The IOC has expressed concern for the welfare of Iranian athletes amid escalating unrest, mass arrests and reports of deaths, saying it remains in contact with Iran’s Olympic community. IMAGE:......

Big blow to T20 World Cup: Bangladesh say NO to India travel

'We are not convinced that they (India) can ensure the safety of our entire team, journalists, and spectators' 'We expect the ICC to provide justice by considering our genuine security risks and......

Bangladesh skipping T20 WC in India is their loss: Azhar

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin criticised Bangladesh's refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India, calling the security concerns unfounded. IMAGE: Former India captain Mohammed......

ICC T20 World Cup: 'Bangladesh's players will definitely get security in India'

'In their country, politics has entered the picture, and political figures have become heavily involved in the board.' IMAGE: A defiant Bangladesh refused to send its national cricket team for......