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

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. Under…

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Middle East conflict raises near-term risks for India but long-term growth outlook remains strong: RBI MPC member

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could pose short-term challenges for the Indian economy by pushing up oil prices and disrupting trade flows, though the country’s long-term growth trajectory is unlikely to be significantly affected, according to Nagesh Kumar, an external member of the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).In an emailed…

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Domestic Cooking Gas Price Increase: LPG price hike: Domestic cylinders may rise by Rs 60, commercial cylinders by Rs 115 — report

NEW DELHI: The price of domestic cooking gas cylinders may increase from Saturday (March 7), with the cost of a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder rising by Rs 60 across the country, according to sources cited by news agency ANI.With the latest revision, the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi may increase from Rs…

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US-Iran war impact: Emergency powers invoked, India asks refiners to step up LPG output to avoid cooking gas shortage – report

The government has also directed producers to supply LPG, propane and butane to state-run refiners. (AI image) Middle East crisis impact: The government has activated emergency provisions to ensure there is no shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in wake of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war that has hit India’s imports of the energy source. India,…

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Haryana govt to stay away from private banks

MUMBAI: The Haryana govt has tightened rules governing the handling of public funds and banking relationships, issuing revised instructions to departments on Feb 18, 2026.In an order issued by the additional chief secretary, the finance department laid down fresh conditions for opening bank accounts, managing deposits and ensuring stricter oversight.Under the new norms, administrative secretaries…

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