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Thursday, October 9, 2025
TopicRailways

Topic: Railways

Railways cheapest mode of cargo transport in India, finds govt’s first-ever study on freight costs

India’s logistics costs fell to 7.97 percent of GDP in FY24, down from 8.84 percent a year earlier, with small firms facing the heaviest burden, the DPIIT report shows.

‘Beaten, harassed’ by labour union, then shunted out. Railway officer’s transfer sparks federation fury

Though 2 people have been suspended, Nishant Narayan, who was Divisional Commissioner Manager (DCM) in the Northern Railway, has been transferred & posted as general secy, IRCA.

L&T exit aside, Bengaluru’s suburban rail dream faces another big hurdle—shinier big-ticket projects

When rail project was announced, several legislators, parliamentarians had rushed to claim credit. Things moved swiftly, at least in terms of its marketing. But now, focus has pivoted.

Central govt depts in race to hail Op Sindoor. From e-tickets to prabhat pheris & word of caution

In immediate aftermath of military strikes, BJP leaders had fanned out across country to sensitise people about success of India’s operation against Pakistan.

Railway officers challenge ministry’s services demerger in CAT, call it arbitrary & unconstitutional

Sources say petitioners argue that U-turn amounts to retrospective imposition on IRMS officers, whose career prospects would be adversely, irreversibly affected if decision not revised.

Another victim of redevelopment, Secunderabad railway station’s iconic facade bites the dust

While heritage activists and architects have criticised the demolition of the art deco-style old terminal, railway officials maintain it was not part of any protected list.

Allahabad 2013 to NDLS 2025: A look at stampedes at Indian railway stations in last 20 yrs

NDLS crush echoes of another stampede from 12 yrs ago at Allahabad (now Prayagraj) railway station, on busiest day of Kumbh. ThePrint looks at similar tragedies from last 2 decades.

India’s income tax ‘balancing act’ & plans to pivot the infra push from road to rail

Global media also looks at India’s decision to allow 1 million tons of sugar exports this year & why it has come as a surprise to some traders.

Probe points to lapses by goods train crew, operating dept in Bengal train accident that killed 10

The horrific accident occurred when a goods train rammed into the stationary Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express in Darjeeling district on Monday.

CBI books 7 North East Frontier Railway officials & private infra firm in Rs 60 crore bribery case

According to a related FIR, Bhartia Infra was awarded as many as 106 contracts between 2010 and 2023.

On Camera

India’s $44 billion space dream rests on getting SATCOM right

The Satellite Communication vertical is expected to contribute approximately $14.9 billion by 2033, with $12.7 billion projected from the domestic market and $2.2 billion from exports.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

Key takeaways from Modi-Starmer meet: Air defence missiles for India, IAF-RAF instructor exchange

Besides defence co-production, issues discussed during Modi and Starmer’s bilateral meet in Mumbai also included peace process in Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war & Indo-Pacific security.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.