55,000 km tracks renewed for safer, quicker travel on Indian Railways: PMO

IANS | April 23, 2026 2:06 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Modernisation of railway tracks in the country is powering a faster and more dependable network and track renewal, advanced testing and mechanised maintenance have improved ride quality and ensured higher speeds, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Thursday.

India emerging as new global centre of gravity: Report

IANS | April 23, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Apart from becoming the world’s fastest-growing major economy, India is emerging as a new global centre of gravity -- capable of providing a bridge between countries in a world that is fragmenting into competing blocs, according to an article in The Times of Israel.