Vande Bharat Sleeper coach cost: Rs 8-8.5 crore
Indian Railways' first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, launching this month, costs Rs 8-8.5 crore per coach. Get details on features, route, and production plans.
Indian Railways' first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, launching this month, costs Rs 8-8.5 crore per coach. Get details on features, route, and production plans.
ISRO's first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, HLVM3 G1/OM1, is now targeted for launch by March 2026. Get the latest updates on India's ambitious human spaceflight program, its revised timeline, and completed system tests.
Chennai Corporation floats new tender to bio-mine 5.5 lakh tonnes of legacy waste at Perungudi dumpyard. The project, costing ₹53.60 crore, aims to reclaim land and process remaining waste. Read the latest updates.
The route and fare for India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train are set. PM Modi will flag off the Guwahati-Kolkata service in 2026, boosting connectivity in the Northeast.
Bhopal's civic body plans to use eco-friendly cow dung paint for its annual beautification drive ahead of Swachh Bharat Mission Survey 2026. The move aims to boost rankings, create jobs, and promote sustainability.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation, led by Mayor Sushma Kharkwal, launched a major anti-encroachment drive in Kaiserbagh and Lalbagh to tackle traffic congestion. Officials warn of strict action against repeat offenders. Read more.
PM Modi urges mission-mode reforms for Viksit Bharat by 2047, emphasizing global integration and AI. Experts discuss budget priorities ahead of 2026-27.
India plans a major reset of its rural jobs scheme, proposing Viksit Bharat Guarantee with 125 work days, new funding, and focus on asset creation. Experts warn of risks.
MCG Gurgaon submits a revised Rs 470 crore plan for mechanised and manual road sweeping, zone-wise. Plan aims to boost Swachh Bharat Mission and city sanitation. Read details.
PM Modi announced a National Manufacturing Mission, urging states to prioritize infrastructure and ease of doing business to attract global firms and make India a services giant.
Over 50 HDMC corporators & officials on a 'study tour' to Indore & Ahmedabad, costing ~Rs 1 lakh each, face public backlash for lack of transparency and timing during a funds crisis. Details inside.
Top Congress leaders held a crucial CWC meeting in Delhi to strategize against the government's replacement of MGNREGA. The huddle also addressed Bihar poll defeat and internal reforms.
India and New Zealand seal a swift FTA, the Centre plans a ₹1.3 trillion rail safety outlay, and J&J faces a record $1.56 billion fine. Dive into the key data stories of the week.
Someshwara Municipality plans a Material Recovery Facility in Bagambila. Residents fear health hazards, but officials assure safe, scientific waste management under Swachh Bharat Mission. Read more.
Haryana's first Nipun Census exposes severe foundational learning gaps. Only 7% of primary schools made the top grade, while 74% struggle with basic literacy and numeracy. A wake-up call for parents and educators.
Mainpuri district records highest 5,205 households completing 100 days of work under revamped Viksit Bharat Rozgar scheme. Data reveals administrative push key for rural job scheme success. Explore the full district-wise analysis.
Contestant Nipun Sharma's KBC 17 journey ended at the Rs 3 lakh question. He took home Rs 2,00,000 after a rollercoaster episode featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Dhoni praise, and hilarious hostel stories. Read his full story.
Russia's Roscosmos plans to build a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade to power its lunar base and a joint station with China. Read about the ambitious space race details.
Varanasi celebrated Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary as Farmers' Day. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan detailed the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission, aiming to empower 700+ farmers with skills and sustainable livelihoods.
The new VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, shifting more fiscal burden to states. Analysis reveals a potential Rs 30,000 crore extra cost and implementation hurdles. Read the full story.
US President Donald Trump reveals an ambitious executive order for space, targeting a 2028 Moon return, a Mars mission, and a $50 billion commercial space economy. Read the full details.
AIIMS-developed AI clinical tool will assist doctors in 70,000 hospitals. While it promises to standardize care for NCDs, experts raise data safety concerns. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi organizes a Farmers' Day program on Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary. The event focuses on sustainable employment and self-reliance for farmers under the Viksit Bharat Mission. Read more.
Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad accuses the Modi government of undermining the rural job guarantee scheme by renaming it and altering its funding model. The party plans nationwide protests.
Jaipur's school education department cancels Mega PTM & Nipun Mela scheduled for Dec 23, 2025, citing a clash with a teachers' sports meet. Read for details and official statements.
Kanpur DM Jitendra Pratap Singh withheld December salaries of three officials for unsatisfactory progress in school infrastructure and mid-day meal scheme. Read about the strict review and directives issued.
India's telecom sector achieved record growth in 2025, crossing 100 crore internet connections and nationwide 5G rollout. Read about the digital leap.
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 shifts MGNREGS funding to a 60:40 Centre-State split, tripling states' costs. UP, Andhra, Tamil Nadu to be hardest hit. Read the analysis.
Proposed 60:40 funding split for Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission could cost Telangana ₹1,000-1,500 crore yearly. State studies implications as central aid drops. Read more.