Qatar Indian Social Forum grants membership to Bihar natives as part of membership campaign
Qatar Indian Social Forum as a part of its membership campaign granted memberships to Bihar natives, the campaign was organized by the Kerala Chapter of the organisation.
Forum’s Delhi State Secretary Ghulam Rasool introduced the social forum and current political scenario in Northern parts of India, especially in the Bihar state where the assembly elections are scheduled for next month.
The PDA (Progressive Democratic Alliance), currently formed in Bihar, is determined to work for the victory of the leading parties, including the SDPI, he added.
SDPI National Secretary Dr. SS Awad Sharif spoke during the webinar meeting. In his address, he urged participants to be aware of the anti-Muslim, Dalit moves of the ruling NDA in Bihar.
Social Forum Central Committee Vice President Salam Kunnummal inaugurated the event by felicitating the new members of the forum. QISF Block Committee President Subair Vallapuzha presided over the function.
ICBF and Daman Insurance jointly introduced the insurance policy for NRIs at the meeting. Block Secretary Ismail Chavakkad concluded the program with a vote of thanks.
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Hyderabad–B’luru, Chennai-B’luru among seven high-speed rail corridors announced in budget
New Delhi: India will expand its high-speed rail network with seven new corridors as part of efforts to promote faster and environmentally sustainable passenger transport, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced while presenting the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament on Sunday.
Outlining the government’s infrastructure plans, Sitharaman said the proposed high-speed rail corridors are aimed at improving connectivity between major economic and cultural centres, while also helping reduce the carbon footprint of long-distance travel.
“The government proposes to develop environmentally sustainable passenger transport systems through seven high-speed rail corridors,” the finance minister said in her Budget speech.
According to the announcement, the identified routes include Mumbai–Pune, Hyderabad–Bengaluru, Delhi–Varanasi, Varanasi–Siliguri, Pune–Hyderabad, Hyderabad–Chennai and Chennai–Bengaluru. These corridors are expected to link key metropolitan cities with fast-growing urban and industrial hubs.
