Chennai Metro JV to build ₹567-crore multimodal complex and redevelop Kuralagam at Broadway

Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited, a joint venture between Chennai Metro Rail Limited and TIDCO, has signed a ₹567-crore contract with Bridge and Roof Company (India) Ltd for the development of a Multimodal Facility Complex and the redevelopment of the Kuralagam Building at Broadway. Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited (CMAML), a joint venture of Chennai…

NTPC launches 6th edition of its flagship CSR initiative, Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM-2025)

New Delhi, 4th June 2025: In alignment with the Govt of India’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative, India’s largest integrated power utility, NTPC Limited, has commenced its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative—Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) for the Summer Workshop 2025 across its 41 stations in the country.  Building on the success of previous years,…

Chennai Airport introduces thunder booms to prevent bird strikes, improve safety

 The thunder booms are intended to scare away birds, reducing the risk of bird strikes, particularly during aircraft take-off and landing—phases most vulnerable to such incidents. AAI Chennai Airport has inducted 30 hand-held thunder booms—bird-scaring equipment—and 2 battery-operated tipping carts to enhance airside safety and operational efficiency. The hand-held thunder booms will help disperse birds…

Punjab CM Mann Questions Op Sindoor’s Success; BJP Accuses Him of ‘Standing with Pakistan’

Introduction A political storm has erupted in Punjab after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann questioned the success of Operation Sindoor, a high-profile anti-drug campaign conducted by central agencies in the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swiftly retaliated, accusing Mann of “standing with Pakistan” and undermining national security. The controversy has reignited debates over Punjab’s drug…

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Indian Railways’ AI system cracks down on 2.5 crore suspicious user IDs

In a crackdown on unauthorised automated bookings, the Indian Railways on Wednesday said its AI-powered system has deactivated 2.5 crore suspicious user IDs for booking tickets. Moreover, a landmark achievement was recorded on May 22, with the highest-ever per-minute booking of 31,814 tickets, showcasing the robustness and scalability of the upgraded platform. The Ministry of…