Zoji La tunnel's major 'breakthrough' milestone! World's longest bi-directional road tunnel at high altitude an engineering marvel; stunning pics

Zoji La tunnel’s major ‘breakthrough’ milestone! World’s longest bi-directional road tunnel at high altitude an engineering marvel; stunning pics

The project aims to deliver all-weather connectivity through one of the most difficult Himalayan stretches. (Image source MEIL/ANI) Zoji La tunnel, said to be the world’s longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at such a high altitude, has achieved a major milestone on Tuesday. The 13.153-km-long Zoji La Tunnel saw breakthrough which marked a landmark moment.The…

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Commercial LPG shortage impact: IRCTC forced to resume cooking onboard trains; deploys induction stoves

Commercial LPG shortage impact: IRCTC forced to resume cooking onboard trains; deploys induction stoves

Railway officials said the nationwide catering network requires about 1,000 commercial LPG cylinders every day. (AI image) The Middle East crisis has hit the way Indian Railways prepares its meals for trains. A sharp shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has prompted the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to restart onboard meal preparation in…

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Zepto files updated DRHP for $1bn IPO

Zepto files updated DRHP for $1bn IPO

MUMBAI: Q-comm player Zepto on Monday filed its updated draft IPO papers with markets regulator Sebi, taking it a step closer to its public listing targeted some time in July.The startup is seeking to raise up to Rs 8,010 crore through fresh issue of shares. A bunch of the company’s existing investors including Nexus Venture…

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Indian eco resilient amid global turmoil, says Sebi chief

Indian eco resilient amid global turmoil, says Sebi chief

MUMBAI: India’s growth story, anchored in domestic consumption demand, strong govt investments and improving private sector participation, has helped the country stand out as a resilient economy at a time of global turmoil due to geopolitical uncertainties, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said.“We are living in uncertain times. Ongoing geopolitical developments, including war in West…

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Goods export estimated to have grown 15 per cent in May

Goods export estimated to have grown 15 per cent in May

NEW DELHI: Continuing the momentum witnessed in April, Indian goods exports are estimated to have grown 15% in May as crude refining industry gained from high global oil prices. Excluding petroleum products, merchandise exports are estimated to have risen at 11% last month, an official said Monday.“It’s not only the petroleum products that drive the…

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