India’s Jupiter Tatravagonka Signs ₹3,000 Crore Pact To Export 50,000 Rail Wheelsets Annually To Europe

India’s Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory has signed a landmark 10-year agreement with Slovakia’s Tatravagonka to export around 50,000 railway wheelsets annually to Europe, supported by a new ₹3,000 crore greenfield facility in Odisha.This deal positions India as a global exporter of rail components, marking a strategic shift from being a net importer to a major supplier.The Jupiter

June 2, 2026
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India Targets 350 Kmph Indigenous Bullet Train As B28 Nears 2027 Trials

India is advancing its high-speed rail ambitions with two parallel indigenous projects: the B28 train, designed for 280 km/h and expected to begin trials by 2027, and a next-generation bullet train targeting 350 km/h, with design work set to start within six months.These efforts mark a major leap in India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, aiming to reduce dependence on imported technology and

June 2, 2026
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ECONOMY: RBI To Pilot Polymer Banknotes For Durability, Cost Savings, And Security

The Reserve Bank of India is reviving its long-discussed plan to introduce polymer banknotes, beginning with a pilot project that will test ₹10 and ₹20 notes.These notes are expected to last longer, reduce replacement costs, and incorporate stronger anti-counterfeiting features, addressing the rising demand for cash despite digital payment growth.The Reserve Bank of India has decided to move

June 2, 2026
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IIT-Bombay Breaks Ground On Advanced Research Labs To Boost Scientific Innovation

On 14 May 2026, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay marked a significant milestone with the ground-breaking ceremony of its upcoming Advanced Research Labs (ARL).This high-end facility has been envisioned to strengthen the Institute’s advanced scientific and technological research ecosystem and to provide a world-class platform for interdisciplinary innovation.The event was attended by Prof

June 2, 2026
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