New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Railways are set to play a key role in driving India’s economic growth as the country targets a freight capacity of 3,000 million tonnes by 2030, a report has said.As per the ASSOCHAM-AESCLA report, railways currently account for up to 30 per cent of freight movement, indicating substantial growth potential.It highlighted that the sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by initiatives such as Dedicated Freight Corridors and near-complete electrification, whi…
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Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Shiv Sena-UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday urged the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to impose an immediate week-long halt on private construction activities, citing worsening air quality and what he described as Mumbai being “engulfed in terrible smog”.In a strongly worded letter addressed to Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, Thackeray raised concerns over deteriorating environmental conditions and ongoing urban development projects, calling for urgent…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) A key message emerging from the Economic Survey 2025-26 is the importance of regulatory quality, state capacity, and sustained deregulation as enablers of medium-term growth, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) said on Thursday.The Survey offers a balanced and realistic appraisal of India’s macroeconomic conditions, investment trends, labour market developments and external sector performance, set against a backdrop of global uncertaint…
Guwahati, Jan 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state is set to establish a Centre of Excellence in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), marking a significant step towards strengthening the state’s global economic engagement and policy innovation. Sharing details of his interactions on the sidelines of the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, CM Sarma said the decision was taken during a meeting with the WEF leadership team.The proposed Centre of Excel…
Beijing/New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The aviation sector in China is facing a significant crisis with empty airports, suspended international routes, and mounting airline losses, according to a media report.The situation “has become a symbol of the country’s broader economic and political isolation” by the global community, the Ceylon News wire reported. It attributed the crisis to the mismanagement of domestic as well as foreign policies.“The eerie emptiness of China’s airports today is no…