30 January 2026 – News Deck

India Sets Global Agenda on Patient Safety at Apollo IHD 2026

30 January 202630 January 2026 Vijay Raman

India’s expanding leadership in patient safety and healthcare governance came into sharp focus on the opening day of the Apollo Hospitals International Health Dialogue (IHD) 2026, held in Hyderabad. The high-level global conference brought together clinicians, policymakers, accreditation leaders, digital health innovators and international experts to shape a shared vision for safer, more equitable healthcare systems. Held under the theme “Global Voices. One Vision.”, Day 1 of IHD 2026 underscored patient safety as a core leadership and governance priority rather than a standalone clinical function. Speakers highlighted how India’s experience…

SGT University hosts 12th convocation, celebrating academic excellence and future-ready education

30 January 202630 January 2026 Vijay Raman

SGT University successfully concluded its 12th Convocation Ceremony, conducted over two days, marking a landmark moment in the academic journeys of its graduating students. The convocation witnessed the conferral of degrees across multiple disciplines, celebrating years of dedication, perseverance, and scholastic excellence.The ceremony was graced by a distinguished panel of Chief Guests and Guests of Honour across both days. Eminent dignitaries included Prof. (Dr.) Sat Prakash Bansal, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Himachal Pradesh; Prof. (Dr.) Alok Kumar Rai, Director, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta; Prof. (Dr.) Unnat P. Pandit,…

India’s Tele-Density Reaches 86.76%, Near-Universal 5G Rollout

30 January 202630 January 2026 Vijay Raman

India has achieved a major milestone in its digital connectivity journey, with overall tele-density reaching 86.76%, reflecting widespread access to telecommunication services across the country. In a significant boost to next-generation connectivity, 5G services are now available in 99.9% of districts, marking near-universal coverage. This rapid expansion of telecom infrastructure underscores the Government’s continued focus on strengthening digital inclusion, enhancing service delivery, and supporting economic growth through robust connectivity. The widespread rollout of 5G services is expected to enable high-speed data access, support emerging technologies, and accelerate innovation across sectors such as…

First Indigenous Steel Bridge for Bullet Train Ready

30 January 202630 January 2026 Vijay Raman

In a major engineering milestone for India’s first high-speed rail corridor, Indian Railways has successfully completed a 100-metre-long “Make in India” steel bridge in the Ahmedabad district as part of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. The bridge, weighing 1,098 metric tonnes, was constructed over the underground metro tunnel between Kalupur and Shahpur, where conventional viaduct design could not be used due to safety concerns for the metro infrastructure. To prevent load transfer to the metro tunnel, engineers redesigned the structure as a steel truss bridge with extended span length. Assembling the bridge on temporary trestles at 16.5 metres above ground, the team…

Railways Approves ₹426 Crore Fourth Line Between Baikunth and Urkura

30 January 202630 January 2026 Vijay Raman

In a major boost to rail infrastructure and freight movement in Chhattisgarh, the Ministry of Railways has approved the construction of a fourth railway line between Baikunth and Urkura at an estimated cost of ₹426.01 crore. The project falls under the South East Central Railway (SECR) zone and covers a length of 26.40 km. The Baikunth–Urkura section forms part of the Bilaspur–Raipur–Nagpur route, a crucial segment of the Mumbai–Howrah high-density corridor, one of the busiest rail corridors in the country. The route is currently operating near saturated capacity, handling heavy passenger traffic along with large volumes of freight. According to…