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March 15, 2026

From 248 km and 5 cities to 1,095 km and 26: The Decade of India’s Metro Revolution

India’s metro network expanded to 1,095 km across 26 cities by 2025. A PMEAC study confirms that access to metro rail improves loan repayment and reduces debt. A Decade of Unprecedented Expansion Over the last eleven years, India has executed one of the most aggressive urban transit expansions in global history. Since 2014, the operational

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FASTag Annual Pass fee to ₹3,075 for FY 2026-27 : offers one-year validity or 200 toll

NHAI revises FASTag Annual Pass fee to ₹3,075 for FY 2026-27. The pass offers one-year validity or 200 toll crossings for non-commercial vehicles.New rates effective from April 1, 2026; over 56 lakh private vehicle owners already utilizing the one-time payment facility. Implementation of Updated Fee Structure The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has officially

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₹14-Crore Khelo India Sports Complex to Mandya : “Vibrant Mandya” initiative

Union Ministers lay the foundation for a ₹14-crore indoor sports complex in Mandya, alongside distributing 388 EVs and IT equipment under CSR initiatives. Strengthening the Grassroots Sports Ecosystem In a significant boost to regional athletics, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy,

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Srinagar to get Rainbow Trout cooperative, export-grade labs, and climate-resilient farming.

National experts and industry leaders convene in Srinagar to modernize high-altitude aquaculture and establish global export standards. A Landmark Dialogue for Himalayan Aquaculture The Department of Fisheries recently concluded its inaugural National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries at the SKICC in Srinagar. This first-of-its-kind gathering served as a strategic platform to discuss the sustainable development

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Reclaiming unclaimed investments : IEPFA and SEBI Launch ‘Niveshak Shivir’

IEPFA and SEBI to host a ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Bhubaneswar on March 27, offering on-the-spot KYC updates and assistance for reclaiming unclaimed investments. (159 characters) Centralizing Investor Services in Odisha In a joint effort to enhance financial literacy and transparency, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and the Securities and Exchange Board of

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India Post: ₹5,000 crore tech upgrade for India Post

MoS Dr. Pemmasani outlines a ₹5,000 crore tech upgrade for India Post and urges Gramin Dak Sevaks to capture the $20 billion logistics market by 2031. (159 characters) The Evolution of India’s “First Mile” Governance During the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Sammelan in Chennai, Union Minister of State for Communications, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, redefined

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BCCL Unveils High-Volume Incentives and Faster Logistics to Boost Coal Off-take

 BCCL CMD announces cash discounts up to ₹600/tonne and a new digital wallet system to streamline coal lifting for e-Auction and NRS consumers. Driving Industrial Growth Through Stakeholder Collaboration Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has initiated a major outreach program aimed at accelerating coal distribution and clearing significant stockpiles. During a high-level summit chaired by

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BCCL Enhances Coal Supply Chain Through Strategic Consumer Engagement

BCCL CMD Manoj Kumar Agarwal announces new cash discounts and streamlined permit processes to improve coal lifting for NRS and e-Auction consumers. Strengthening Stakeholder Partnerships Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) recently hosted a high-level interactive session with Non-Regulated Sector (NRS) Linkage and Coal India Limited (CIL) SWMA e-Auction participants. Led by Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) Shri

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Major Smuggling Ring Busted: DRI Seizes ₹14.13 Crore in Gold and Cash

DRI dismantled a sophisticated gold smuggling network in Delhi and Kolkata, seizing ₹14.13 crore in assets and arresting six key syndicate members. Overview of the Enforcement Action The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully dismantled a highly organized criminal network specializing in the illegal importation and processing of foreign gold. In a coordinated multi-city

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