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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicRailway policy

Topic: Railway policy

A U-turn in board appointment rules, enhanced scrutiny with selection panel—inside new Railway reforms

A gazette notification has announced a turnaround from Centre's bid to end 'departmentalism', saying department heads will once again be headed by officers belonging to those services.

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.

Railways merger plan — new officers could come via common exam, old ones to remain in silos

Existing officers would continue in their departments, while the new officers could be recruited into a common IRMS. Railways spokesperson says matter is being deliberated upon.

Railways to implement goods-for-ads barter system on trains

The Railways has decided to offer publicity on trains for goods and services on a trial basis.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.