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.

Bengal voter turnout crosses 40 pc mark, TN at 37.56 pc

IANS | April 23, 2026 11:47 AM

Kolkata/Chennai, April 23 (IANS) The voter turnout in the West Bengal Assembly elections was recorded at 41.11 per cent, and in Tamil Nadu, at 37.56 per cent as of 11 a.m. on Thursday, according to data shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI).