Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Chennai’s Integral Coach Factory (ICF) and BEML are collaborating to design and manufacture high-speed train sets with a design speed of 280 kmph, advancing India’s rail infrastructure.
Being also an IT Minister, Vaishnaw emphasized the need for stricter social media regulations to tackle the spread of vulgar content, calling for enhanced accountability among platforms.
On the financial front, Southern states have urged the 15th Finance Commission to address the issue of incorporating population control as a criterion when deciding the distribution of central taxes, aiming for a fairer allocation.
In telecom, India is witnessing rapid 5G adoption, with approximately 270 million subscribers.
The country leads globally in data consumption, with the average user consuming 32 GB per month. This surge highlights India's growing digital transformation and infrastructure development.