Railways rolls out tech-enabled onboard cleaning reform for long distance trains

[ad_1] The railway ministry on Saturday launched a reform to improve cleanliness on long-distance trains by deploying tech-enabled professional teams onboard.Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said all coaches, including general class, will now be cleaned as and when required during the journey.Under the existing Clean Train Station scheme, trains are cleaned at designated stations en route….

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Bank holidays in February 2026: Are banks closed for Losar and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti next week? Check state-wise list

[ad_1] As February progresses, customers planning to visit banks are advised to check the holiday schedule in advance to avoid inconvenience. In India, banks observe both national and state-specific holidays, which means closure dates can differ from one region to another.Next week, several banks across the country will remain closed for state observances: February 18:…

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Gold, Silver likely to consolidate in coming week amid Fed rate-cut uncertainty: Analysts

[ad_1] Several factors led to the sudden crash in the prices of the precious metals. (AI image) Precious metal prices are expected to remain volatile and witness further consolidation in the coming week as investors track key US economic indicators, including inflation data, GDP readings and signals from the Federal Reserve, analysts said.Traders are also…

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Economic growth spreads beyond metros; northern, eastern districts gain momentum: Report

[ad_1] India’s economic expansion is increasingly extending beyond its largest metropolitan centres, with several districts in northern and eastern states emerging as new hubs of activity, even as established metros continue to dominate overall rankings, according to a new report.The findings are based on the City Vitality Index (CVI), Q1 2026, released by Dun &…

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Budget 2026-27 avoided populism, focused on productive capex to power ‘Reform Express’: PM Modi

[ad_1] File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) Calling productive spending a defining feature of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the recently unveiled Union Budget consciously steered clear of short-term populism and instead channelled record capital outlays into infrastructure to drive jobs and sustainable growth.In an exclusive interview with news agency…

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