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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Proposes Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Systems

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has drafted amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to implement Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems in Indian vehicles. The proposal includes a timeline for vehicles manufactured after October 2027 to comply with the new AIS-230 standard, facilitating improved road safety and accident prevention through real-time vehicle data exchange.

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Indian Railways Reports Significant Growth in Freight Loading for July 2026

Indian Railways recorded a 9% growth in freight loading for July 2026, achieving over 141 million tonnes compared to July 2025. Key commodity loads increased, including iron ore by 22.2% and coal by 11.5%. Passenger traffic also grew, emphasizing the railway's continued role in economic support

India to Host Second BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting in Hyderabad

The Second Meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group will take place in Hyderabad, India on August 4-5, 2026, focusing on international cooperation against corruption and asset recovery under India's BRICS Presidency. Source: Original Link

Modernization of National Sample Surveys by MoSPI

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is modernizing National Sample Surveys by introducing digital platforms including Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) integrated with an e-sigma platform, enhancing efficiency in macroeconomic statistics, and adopting international best practices in data harmonization and standardization. Source: Original Link

India-Uzbekistan Business Forum: A Call for Enhanced Collaboration

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, at the India-Uzbekistan Business Forum, urged businesses from both nations to co-invest and co-manufacture, aiming to double bilateral trade in the next three years. The minister highlighted opportunities in sectors such as mining, textiles, healthcare, agriculture, digital technologies, and advanced manufacturing.

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Indian Railways Reports Significant Growth in Freight Loading for July 2026

India to Host Second BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting in Hyderabad

Modernization of National Sample Surveys by MoSPI

India-Uzbekistan Business Forum: A Call for Enhanced Collaboration