10 February 2026 – News Deck

Railways Roll Out Blended Hospitality Services at Guwahati Station

10 February 202610 February 2026 Vijay Raman

Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today launched Blended Hospitality Services at Guwahati Railway Station, giving a fresh impetus to passenger-centric infrastructure development in the North Eastern Region. The blended hospitality model integrates multiple passenger amenities such as waiting lounges, retiring rooms, food and beverage services and other facilities under a single professional management system, aimed at enhancing comfort, convenience and service quality for railway users. Guwahati Railway Station, which serves as a key gateway to the North Eastern…

NHAI’s InvIT ‘Raajmarg’ Wins Five Highway Assets

10 February 202610 February 2026 Vijay Raman

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)-sponsored public Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT), Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust, has successfully won the concessions of five National Highway assets, marking another important step in the Government of India’s asset monetisation and infrastructure financing programme. The acquisition of these highway assets was carried out through a competitive bidding process, reaffirming strong investor confidence in India’s road sector and the InvIT framework. With this development, Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust continues to expand its portfolio of operational national highway assets, aimed at generating stable, long-term…

Bengal Gets Multi-Crore Rail Infra Overhaul

10 February 202610 February 2026 Vijay Raman

West Bengal is set to receive a significant boost in rail infrastructure as the Union Government accelerates investment, new projects and connectivity initiatives across the state — a push officials and political leaders say will transform regional mobility and economic growth. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Siuri Road Over Bridge (ROB) and dedicated the Kumarpur ROB in Asansol, while also flagging off a new Asansol–Bokaro train service via video conferencing. The bridges are expected to reduce congestion, improve safety at rail crossings and enhance local accessibility for…

UIDAI Hits Milestone: 1 Crore Child Biometric Updates Completed for Aadhaar

10 February 202610 February 2026 Vijay Raman

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has achieved a significant milestone by completing one crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for schoolchildren across the country, strengthening the accuracy and reliability of the Aadhaar ecosystem. The large-scale drive was undertaken in mission mode in close coordination with State and Union Territory Education Departments, district administrations and schools. As part of the initiative, biometric update camps were organised in nearly 83,000 schools nationwide, enabling children to complete their updates conveniently within school premises. Under Aadhaar guidelines, children enrolled before the…

Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil Visits Aster Booth at Arab Health 2026, Applauds Integrated Healthcare Model

10 February 202610 February 2026 Vijay Raman

Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka, visited the Aster Booth at Arab Health 2026, underscoring the strong footprint of Aster DM Healthcare in GCC and India. During the visit, Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder & Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, along with Alisha Moopen, Deputy Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare, introduced the Minister to Aster’s integrated healthcare ecosystem. The interaction highlighted Aster’s comprehensive care model spanning primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary services, supported by digital health initiatives. The visit…

SRCC at 100: Shri Ram College of Commerce Annual Alumni Reunion Brings a Century of Memories Back to Campus

10 February 202610 February 2026 Vijay Raman

# From courtrooms to boardrooms, SRCC alumni return to campus for annual reunion in landmark centenary year Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi, on Sunday hosted its Annual Alumni Reunion as part of its ongoing Centenary Year celebrations, transforming the historic SRCC campus into a vibrant meeting ground of memories, milestones and meaningful conversations. The evening unfolded with a grand traditional procession of 'Mashal' , setting the tone for a celebration rooted in legacy yet alive with contemporary relevance. Alumni spanning decades returned to campus to reconnect…

Crypto Taxation – Is the Status Quo Incentivizing Non-Compliance?

10 February 202610 February 2026 Vijay Raman

In December 2025, the Government of India, responding to a Lok Sabha question, acknowledged for the first time that “certain offshore crypto exchanges serving Indian users were not complying with TDS requirements under the Income Tax Act.” The acknowledgement came almost four years after the government introduced a 1% TDS on crypto transactions in the 2022 Union Budget, citing the need to monitor the ecosystem while implicitly seeking to curb crypto investments. This admission indicates that the policy has failed to meet either objective and has instead led to several…