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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicIndian Railways

Topic: Indian Railways

3 multi-tracking railway projects approved, to be completed in 4 years

The approved projects include Jalgaon-Manmad 4th line, Bhusawal-Khandwa 3rd & 4th line, Prayagraj (Iradatganj)-Manikpur 3rd line.

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya holds its maiden meeting

Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, presided over the meeting.

Our take on BJP’s Haryana win, J&K elections, & Ratan Tata’s death

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

‘Busiest’ minister on the block? Rajiv Ranjan Singh’s frequent absence keeps officials on their toes

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Two railways privatisation models for India to learn from—UK & Japan

The experience of privatisation of railways across the world has been mixed. There have been some failures where the incentives did not play out and outcomes didn't match expectations.

‘1st non-biological PM merged it, then railways got submerged’: Jairam’s dig as reform move unravels

His remarks follow a report by ThePrint highlighting concerns among probationers about govt's potential plan to split IRMS again to address shortage of technical expertise.

As reform of railway services merger unravels, murmurs of demerger gain ground

Probationers have communicated concerns to Railway Board about possible fragmentation of Indian Railways Management Service, which ministry is said to be considering.

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai meets Ashwini Vaishnaw, stresses on enhancing state’s rail network

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assures CM Sai of prioritising the swift implementation of four key railway lines in Chhattisgarh.

Manipur CM Biren Singh is brazening it out. He must be replaced

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.