China, Serbia Vow To Boost Bilateral Ties

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2026

International

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric met in New York on Wednesday and pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation, strategic trust and coordination on international platforms. China Serbia Bilateral Ties Strengthen Wang said Serbian President Aleksandar

National

Rajdhani Express Coach Catches Fire Near Ratlam

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2026

A fire broke out in an air-conditioned coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district on Sunday morning. Railway officials said all passengers in the affected coach were evacuated safely and no passenger casualties were reported. Rajdhani Express Fire Near Ratlam The incident took place around 5.15 am in the B-1 […]

North India State News

Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat To Start From May 2

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the extended Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express from Jammu Tawi, marking the first direct Vande Bharat service between the two capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express Flagged Off The 20-coach Vande Bharat Express was flagged off on April 30 and will begin regular passenger services from May […]

International

Israel Warns Iranians To Avoid Trains

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

Israel has warned people in Iran to avoid trains and railway lines, adding a new layer of tension to the widening conflict as President Donald Trump’s latest deadline for Iran approaches. The advisory did not specify any exact routes or regions, but it signalled possible risks linked to railway infrastructure amid intensifying military pressure. Israel […]

International

Russian Strike Hits Railway Hub Near Kyiv

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

A drone and missile strike hit a railway hub near the Ukrainian capital overnight, damaging a depot and several rail carriages. Railway officials said the attack disrupted services but no casualties were reported. Damage And Train Disruptions The strike targeted infrastructure in the town of Fastiv, affecting trains running between Kyiv and nearby regions. Several […]

Infrastructure National

India, Bhutan to get first rail links via Assam, Bengal

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

India and Bhutan have agreed on a major railway project worth ₹4,033 crore to link Assam’s Kokrajhar with Bhutan’s Gelephu, and India’s Banarhat with Bhutan’s Samtse. The move marks the first direct rail connectivity between the two nations. Details and Strategic Goal Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the new […]

Government Policies National

Cabinet Approves ₹1,865 Cr Bonus for Railway Staff

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) worth about ₹1,865.68 crore for non-gazetted railway employees across India, just ahead of the festive season. The bonus is equivalent to 78 days’ wages. Who Benefits About 10.91 lakh staff members in roles such as station masters, track maintainers, loco pilots, guards, and technicians will […]

National

Modi Inaugurates ₹9,000-Crore Projects in Mizoram

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Aizawl on 13 September 2025 to inaugurate and lay the foundation for development projects worth over ₹9,000 crore. The centerpiece of his visit was the formal launch of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line, which connects Aizawl to the national railway network for the first time. Key Infrastructure Projects The Bairabi-Sairang rail […]