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IAF demonstrates Rafale, Jaguar, Mirage flypast and landing on Ganga Expressway airstrip

The Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased its operational readiness with an impressive flypast and landing exercise on the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. The exercise was conducted on a 3.5-kilometre-long airstrip at Shahjahanpur, part of the under-construction expressway. The drill featured take-offs and landings by advanced fighter and transport aircraft, including the Rafale, Jaguar, and Mirage jets. This strategic operation aimed to assess the expressway’s potential as an alterna...

March 27, 2025 11:22 AM

Indian Railways to introduce access control and permanent holding areas at 60 stations for better crowd management

In an effort to enhance passenger safety and streamline crowd management, Indian Railways will implement a comprehensive Access Control System along with permanent holding areas at 60 stations across the country. This decision comes after successful trials during peak rush periods, particularly during festivals and major events like the Mahakumbh, as revealed by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written statement to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The permanent holding areas will be set up out...