Vande Bharat sleeper train clears 180 kmph high-speed trial

IANS | December 31, 2025 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Indian Railways on Wednesday successfully completed the final high-speed trial of the indigenously developed Vande Bharat Sleeper Train -- marking a major step forward in India’s push for modern and self-reliant rail technology.

Adani Foundation, Adani Electricity enable 1st-ever air travel experience for ‘Swabhimaan’ beneficiaries

IANS | December 31, 2025 4:00 PM

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) The Adani Foundation, in collaboration with Adani Electricity, provided a first-ever air travel experience to over 64 individuals, including women beneficiaries of the 'Swabhimaan' project, students from the Adani Skill Development Centre (ASDC) in Kosbad-Dahanu, retired army officers, senior citizens from local Navi Mumbai villages, health workers and winners of drawing competition, on the eve of the commercial launch of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) this month.

New market access support intervention to empower Indian exporters: Govt

IANS | December 31, 2025 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) To strengthen international market access for Indian exporters, the government on Wednesday launched the Market Access Support (MAS) intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative approved by the Union Cabinet in November this year.

Army Hospital R&R performs India’s 1st 3D Flex Aqueous Angiography with iStent

IANS | December 31, 2025 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday that the Ophthalmology Department at the Army Hospital Research and Referral (AHRR) has successfully performed India’s first-ever 3D Flex Aqueous Angiography with iStent, combining advanced imaging with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.