AI cameras, war rooms to tackle crowding at stations: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | March 28, 2026 5:42 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Indian Railways has rolled out a series of measures to manage heavy passenger rush at stations, including the creation of dedicated holding areas, access control systems and enhanced surveillance, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said in the Rajya Sabha.

C‑DOT partners Delhi Police to deploy 9 tech solutions for policing

IANS | March 28, 2026 5:39 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Delhi Police to deploy nine advanced solutions, purpose-built for modern policing requirements in the national capital, an official statement said on Saturday.

Govt focuses on bolstering PNG infra, aims 50 lakh new connections

IANS | March 28, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Union Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday outlined key priorities, including institutionalisation of single-window approvals, integration of PNG infrastructure into urban planning, facilitation of last-mile connectivity and convergence with ongoing urban development initiatives.

Nepal: Former PM Oli’s arrest triggers protests in Kathmandu

IANS | March 28, 2026 5:29 PM

Kathmandu, March 28 (IANS) The arrest of Nepal’s former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Saturday morning sparked protests across the Kathmandu Valley by cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) (CPN-UML), led by Oli.

Myanmar's strategic importance rises for China amid Middle East conflict: Report

IANS | March 28, 2026 5:08 PM

Naypyidaw, March 28 (IANS) As the conflict in the Middle East heightened maritime instability, Myanmar’s long-term strategic significance has assumed greater importance in China’s security calculus. There are also other chokepoints beyond the Strait of Hormuz, and it is in this context that the China Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) comes into focus – a glance at the map shows how vital the outlet to the Indian Ocean through Myanmar is for China, a report has highlighted.