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A.P. gets Railway Zone in Vizag, Telangana gains Railway Coach Factory under Reorganization Act
The Ministry of Railways is establishing the Railway Zone in Visakhapatnam, connecting Amaravati, by constructing a railway station, with the rest of the country and has planned to develop a rail coach factory at Kazipet in Telangana, as part of implementing the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014. In response to a Right to Information (RTI) query raised by this The Hindu Correspondent, the Ministry of Railways has explained that as part of executing the A.P. Reorganization Act, the department has undertaken these infrastructure development works. Sunil Prabhat, Joint Director/Efficiency and Research, Railway Board, while providing the details explained that the item No. 8, 10 and 11 of Schedule 13, related to infrastructure, of the Act are pertaining to the Ministry and execution of these projects are in different stages. As per the item number 8, the foundation stone of new SCoR Zone has been laid by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 8, 2025. Tender for SCoR Head Quarters Office building has also been awarded. Additionally, the General Manager has also been posted at South Coast Railway on June 5, 2025. With respect to the item number 10 in the thirteenth schedule of the Act, Indian Railway has planned to develop a Rail Manufacturing Unit at Kazipet, Telangana which will be capable of manufacturing and maintaining a variety of modern railway stocks. The project has been sanctioned and entrusted to Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. When it comes to the execution of the item number 11 in the same schedule, the Railway Ministry has explained that, 'The new capital of Andhra Pradesh i.e. Amaravati is near to Vijayawada, which is situated on important rail route and is very well connected with Secunderabad. Moreover, to provide direct rail connectivity to Amaravati, a separate project, that is Errupalem-Namburu via Amaravati new line with 56.53 Kms has been sanctioned. Regarding better connectivity from Amaravati to Hyderabad and other important cities, a number of projects are in progress'. Though, the RTI reply did not say anything about the Metro projects for Andhra Pradesh, the central government has also initiated Vizag and Vijayawada metro projects. Item number 12 of the same schedule in the Act mandates that, 'The Government of India shall examine the feasibility of Metro Rail facility in Vishakhapatnam and Vijayawada-Guntur-Tenali Metropolitan Urban Development Authority within a period of one year from the appointed day and take an expeditious decision thereon.'
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Business Standard
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- Business Standard
LIVE news updates: India has to now contend with China, America, Pakistan, says Congress
After US President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on India, the Congress on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noting that while he had earlier highlighted issues related to TOP — Tomato, Onion, Potato — price fluctuations, the nation was now facing political challenges stemming from CAP — China, America, Pakistan. The opposition party said that on the one hand President Trump criticises India strongly and imposes penalties on it for trading with Russia, while on the other hand, just before the Iranian President's visit to Pakistan, he announces a big partnership with Pakistan for hydrocarbon exploration and development, alongside a trade deal. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, is set to move the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha for its passage. The proposed legislation seeks to modernise and unify existing shipping laws to bring them in line with international maritime treaties to which India is a signatory. As per the list of business in the Lower House, the bill aims to consolidate and revise merchant shipping laws to ensure India meets its international maritime obligations. It also seeks to support the growth of Indian shipping and ensure the effective management of the country's mercantile marine in alignment with national interests. 11:13 AM India has to now contend with China, America, Pakistan, says Congress After US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on India, the Congress on Thursday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that he once spoke of the TOP -- Tomato, Onion, Potato -- challenges in prices, but the country now has to contend with the political challenges arising out of CAP -China, America, Pakistan.
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US sanctions 6 Indian companies over Iran oil trade
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on six Indian companies for trading Iranian petroleum, petroleum products or petrochemicals, as part of its broader global action targeting 20 entities. The sanctions come amid fresh efforts by the Donald Trump administration to build pressure on Iran to cut its oil exports and prevent it from getting a nuclear weapon. Tehran has said that its nuclear programme is for civil purposes. 'The Iranian regime continues to fuel conflict in the Middle East to fund its destabilising activities,' the US Department of State said on Tuesday. 'Today, the United States is taking action to stem the flow of revenue that the regime uses to support terrorism abroad, as well as to oppress its own people.' The US imposed sanctions on 20 entities engaged in Iranian petroleum, petroleum products, or petrochemical trade and identified 10 vessels as blocked property, the statement said. The US state department accused India-based Alchemical Solutions Private Limited of importing Iranian petrochemical products worth more than $84 million between January 2024 and December 2024. Washington claimed that Global Industrial Chemicals Limited, another India-based entity, purchased Iranian petrochemicals, including methanol, valued at more than $51 million between July 2024 and January 2025. Jupiter Dye Chem Private Limited also allegedly imported Iranian products, including toluene worth over $49 million, during the same period. The state department claimed that Ramniklal S Gosalia and Company purchased Iranian petrochemicals worth over $22 million, while Persistent Petrochem Private Limited imported about $14 million worth of Iranian petrochemicals between October 2024 and December 2024. Kanchan Polymers purchased over $1.3 million worth of Iranian polyethene products, it added. The sanctions also targeted companies in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, China and Indonesia. Under the sanctions, the Department of State said that all assets of these companies in the US or controlled by US persons had been frozen. 'Additionally, all entities and individuals that have ownership, either directly or indirectly, 50% or more by one or more blocked persons are also blocked,' it added. The statement said that US citizens and companies were prohibited from conducting business with the sanctioned entities. It added that the sanctioned companies could petition for their removal from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list, which is maintained by the US Department of Treasury as part of its enforcement efforts. 'The ultimate goal of sanctions is not to punish, but to bring about a positive change in behaviour,' the state department said. The US has repeatedly targeted what it describes Iran's 'shadow fleet' of vessels and intermediary companies that help transport Iranian oil and petrochemicals globally. In April, the US Department of Treasury sanctioned an Indian citizen based in the United Arab Emirates and two India-based entities for allegedly operating vessels as part of this 'shadow fleet' and shipping Iranian oil.
