No hike in rail fares in name of station revamp, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

There has been no hike in fares in the name of station redevelopment project, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Sunday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the revamp of 508 stations across the country. Vaishnaw said about Rs 25,000 crore needed for the redevelopment project will be allocated through… Continue reading No hike in rail fares in name of station revamp, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Won’t pursue entire judicial revamp, says Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he won’t pursue the entire judicial overhaul originally planned by his government, working only to change the makeup of the judge selection committee while abandoning any other steps. “That’s basically what’s left — because other things I think we should not legislate,” Netanyahu said in an interview… Continue reading Won’t pursue entire judicial revamp, says Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu

PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone to revamp 508 railway stations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations in the country. The stations are being redeveloped at a cost of Rs 24,470 crore to increase passenger capacity, improve employment generation, and act as city centres.  According to the ministry of railways, the 508… Continue reading PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone to revamp 508 railway stations