From Steam to Speed: The Ever-Evolving Journey of Railways
Key Takeaways Railways in India began with the first passenger train running between Bombay and Thane on 16th April, 1853. Evolving from early steam locomotives, railways have now achieved 99.6% electrification of the broad gauge network as of March 2026. The network now operates about 25,000 trains daily, ensuring reliable connectivity across the country. From […]
BlackRock urges investors to spread hedge fund bets amid market swings
People are seen in front of a showroom that hosts BlackRock in Davos, Switzerland Januar 22, 2020. REUTERS LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) – BlackRock’s hedge fund team is urging investors to spread their exposure across multiple hedge fund strategies, as AI-related and geopolitical disruption increases the speed of market swings, creating winners and losers at […]
Prime Minister congratulates Mr. Péter Magyar on election victory in Hungary
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his heartiest congratulations to Mr. Péter Magyar and the Tisza Party on their resounding election victory. The Prime Minister remarked that India and Hungary are bound by a deep-rooted friendship, shared values, and enduring mutual respect. Shri Modi stated that he looks forward to working closely with Mr. […]
Mexico makes strong start at Archery World Cup opener, LA Games in sight
Mexican archer Dafne Quintero poses with a bronze medal at the Stage 1 Archery World Cup, in Puebla, Mexico, April 11, 2026. REUTERS PUEBLA, Mexico, (Reuters) – Mexico won three bronze medals in the first leg of the 2026 Archery World Cup in Puebla on Sunday, sending a clear message in the season’s opener: Los […]
Bank of Korea governor nominee vows to respond to excessive won weakness
A South Korea won note is seen in this illustration photo May 31, 2017. REUTERS SEOUL, April 13 (Reuters) – The Bank of Korea’s governor nominee said it would be necessary to respond properly if the won fell excessively, in written remarks he submitted on Monday to parliament ahead of a parliamentary confirmation hearing on […]
Sooryavanshi’s hot streak continues in IPL as Rajasthan down RCB
Cricket – Indian Premier League – IPL – Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Assam Cricket Association Stadium, Guwahati, India – April 10, 2026 Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi plays a shot to reach his half century REUTERS April 11 (Reuters) – Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his stunning form in the Indian Premier League […]
Exclusive: Fed’s Daly says oil shock means getting inflation down takes longer
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly speaks during an interview with Reuters at the Federal Reserve Bank building in San Francisco, California, U.S., April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria Purchase Licensing Rights April 10 (Reuters) – San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said the U.S. economy is fundamentally solid, the labor market has […]
Snap unit to use Qualcomm chips for upcoming AI smart glasses
A woman stands in front of the logo of Snap Inc. on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange while waiting for Snap Inc. to post their IPO, in New York City, NY, U.S. March 2, 2017. REUTERS April 10 (Reuters) – Specs, the Snap smart glasses unit formed early this year, will use […]
German inflation confirmed at 2.8% in March
FILE PHOTO: People walk next to a Doner kebab and Currywurst booth on the Kurfuerstendamm shopping street in Berlin, Germany, December 18, 2023. REUTERS FRANKFURT, April 10 (Reuters) – German inflation accelerated to 2.8% in March, according to federal statistics office data released on Friday, confirming preliminary figures. In February, inflation, or the gain in […]
Heineken ends decades-long presence in Congo with brewery stake sale
The Heineken logo is displayed in a supermarket in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina October 29, 2024. REUTERS DAKAR, April 10 (Reuters) – Heineken has sold its stake in Bralima, its brewing subsidiary in Democratic Republic of Congo, ending decades of direct ownership in a market where conflict had severely disrupted its business. The Dutch brewer […]