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Indian Railways Enhances Accessibility for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities

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05 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Railways has announced new measures to enhance travel convenience for senior citizens, women above 45, and persons with disabilities. Lower berths are automatically allotted, subject to availability, to senior citizens and women aged 45 and above. Additional quotas exist for pregnant women. Separate compartments are provided for persons with disabilities, and modern trains like Amrit Bharat and Vande Bharat have been designed with wheelchair spaces and Divyangjan-friendly toilets. These efforts reflect the ministry’s ongoing commitment to improving accessibility and comfort for all passengers. The announcement was made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a recent Rajya Sabha session.

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India and Estonia Hold 13th Foreign Office Consultations in Tallinn

India and Estonia participated in their 13th Foreign Office Consultations in Tallinn, emphasizing their strong bilateral relations. The meeting, led by Shri Sibi George from India and Mr. Martin Roger from Estonia, focused on reviewing existing engagements, enhancing cooperation in various domains including trade and digital collaboration, and discussing global

Recent Diplomatic Engagements and Appointments by India

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SAIL Achieves Record Breaking Sales, Surpassing Past Milestones

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a leading Maharatna CPSE, achieved notable sales growth during the April-January FY 2025-26 period, setting a record with 16.6 million tonnes sold, marking a 16% increase from the prior year. Significant improvements were also seen in logistics and market penetration, handling by the

India Enhancing Exploration and Mining of Rare-Earth Minerals

The Indian government, through the Ministry of Mines, has implemented several initiatives to bolster the exploration, mining, and processing of rare-earth minerals. The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research has identified substantial rare earth mineral resources along India's coastal regions and inland hard rock terrains. Despite having

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India and Estonia Hold 13th Foreign Office Consultations in Tallinn

Recent Diplomatic Engagements and Appointments by India

SAIL Achieves Record Breaking Sales, Surpassing Past Milestones

India Enhancing Exploration and Mining of Rare-Earth Minerals