India’s first Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to launch on 17 Dec: Everything you need to know

India’s first Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to launch on 17 Jan: 5 things travellers need to know

India’s first and much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper train is all set to launch on this Saturday (17 January 2026). West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya mentioned during a press conference on Monday, as per PTI. He said the move will significantly boost connectivity in the North Bengal region. The day will mark a historic milestone…

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India’s first Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to launch on 17 Dec: Everything you need to know

India’s first Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to launch on 17 Dec: Everything you need to know

India’s first and much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper train is all set to launch on this Saturday (17 January 2026). The day will mark a historic milestone in the country’s rail transportation and expand the series beyond short-distance and daytime services. The train is laced with modern amenities and comfort, and will run on higher speeds….

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India-Russia summit: PM Modi & Putin announce five-year economic plan; trade, energy, Make in India ties to grow - top outcomes

India-Russia summit: PM Modi & Putin announce five-year economic plan; trade, energy, Make in India ties to grow – top outcomes

File photo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin (Picture credit: AP) India and Russia on Friday firmed up a five-year plan to boost economic and trade ties, even as Washington’s tariffs and sanctions loom, relying on the resilience of the decades-old partnership.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin used the…

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India, Israel set to launch talks for free trade pact

India, Israel set to launch talks for free trade pact

TEL AVIV/ NEW DELHI: India and Israel on Thursday inked terms of reference (ToR) to formally launch negotiations for a free trade agreement, commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal said.The ToR, which will be the basis for talks, includes market access for goods by eliminating tariff and non-tariff barriers, investment facilitation, simplification of customs procedures,…

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