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Indian Railways Races Ahead with Vande Bharat Trains and Kavach Tech
Indian Railways is set to revolutionize its network under PM Gati Shakti and Atmanirbhar Bharat with initiatives like manufacturing 400 next-generation Vande Bharat trains and deploying Kavach, a world-class indigenous safety system. The Ministry of Finance emphasized this commitment in a recent update on X, stating, ""Indian Railways is selecting technology partners to indigenously manufacture energy-efficient Vande Bharat trains. #BudgetForViksitBharat.""With 68 Vande Bharat Express trains already operational across 15 zones, Indian Railways aims to expand its fleet over the next three years..
Tourism Development in Manali Gets Rs 1.5 billion Boost
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unveiled a tourism development project worth Rs 1.5 billion, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to upgrade tourism infrastructure in Manali. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the Sharad-Utsav Winter Carnival at Manu Rangshala.Sukhu also revealed plans for a Rs 150 milllion bridge connecting Rangdi to the left bank to reduce traffic congestion at Manali’s entrance. Additional initiatives include developing hot water bath facilities, a nature park, and amenities at Kalath, alongside enhancing the region's natural hot springs.The..
OYO to Expand Footprint with 500 Hotels in Religious Hubs
OYO, the global hospitality tech leader, announced plans to launch 500 hotels in major Indian pilgrimage destinations, aligning with the government’s push to enhance spiritual tourism. The expansion covers popular hubs such as Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Haridwar, Puri, and more, ensuring quality stays for millions of devotees.Ayodhya will see the highest focus, with over 150 new hotels to meet rising demand following the Ram Temple inauguration last year. Ayodhya also became the most-searched spiritual destination on the OYO app, recording a 39 per cent growth in searches for New Year hol..
