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India's first indigenous high-speed train, the B-28 trainset, is slated for rollout by April 2027 on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route. A dedicated manufacturing facility, 'Aditya', has been inaugurated in Bengaluru. This marks a significant technological leap, with plans for further expansion including the Bengaluru-Chennai corridor, aiming to drastically cut travel times and build a self-reliant high-speed rail ecosystem.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a new Vande Bharat Express connecting Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Madgaon (Goa). This scenic route, previously challenging due to Western Ghats gradients, will soon offer faster travel. The service, operated by South Western Railway, aims to boost tourism by linking three popular destinations.

Beyond supply, the project is likely to include a maintenance and lifecycle support contract. Under this arrangement, beml, along with a local partner, will provide spares, servicing and lifecycle management to ensure operational readiness over time. Such long-term support contracts are increasingly becoming a requirement in global infrastructure projects. Beyond supply, the project is likely to include a maintenance and lifecycle support contract.

Bharat Earth Movers Limited (beml) has issued the Junior Executive Admit Card 2026 for candidates registered under Advertisement No. KP/S/03/2026. The written examination will be conducted on April 15 and 16, 2026, in Bengaluru. Applicants must download their hall tickets online and carry a printed copy, as entry without it will not be permitted.

A Bengaluru man, Venkatesh C, has been arrested for allegedly throwing his paralysed mother from their fourth-floor rented home, killing her instantly. He confessed to police that caring for his bedridden mother, who suffered a stroke five years ago, had become unbearable. The tragic incident unfolded in RR Nagar on Wednesday afternoon.

Bharat Earth Movers Limited has released a short notification announcing 78 Junior Executive vacancies in Rail and Metro Production at Bangalore. Eligible candidates with BE or BTech qualifications in specified engineering disciplines can apply online through the official website. The application window is open until April 7, 2026. The recruitment targets candidates with up to two years of experience, with detailed notification covering selection process and category-wise vacancies awaited.

Indian Railways will absorb an additional Rs 90,000 crore for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train, bringing the total cost to Rs 1.98 lakh crore. No further loans from JICA are planned. The ministry seeks Cabinet approval for revised funding, exploring options like finance ministry support and multilateral financing for future corridors.

A day after Gen VK Singh’s retirement, beml has decided to slap him with a defamation notice for allegations he levelled against the company.

Defence PSU beml has concluded a wage settlement with four of its employee unions. The settlement will be in force for a period of ten years with effect from January 1, 2007. Some 9,382 employees will benefit from the settlement.

A day after General V K Singh stepped down as Army chief, Bangalore-based defence public sector unit beml served a legal notice on him asking him to apologize for alleged defamatory statements against the company and its products.

beml and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) partnered to develop advanced technologies for marine applications. This collaboration aims to boost India's self-reliance in defense and maritime sectors by creating cutting-edge solutions and reducing import dependency. beml will provide technical expertise, while MDL will offer facilities for testing and validation, focusing on strengthening India's maritime capabilities.

The Central Bureau of Investigation taking a close and sharp look at the way beml has been operating, especially in the defence sector.

After Tatra trucks, the CBI is focusing on the procurement of armoured recovery vehicles (ARV) WZT-3 to the Army by defence PSU beml, said sources.

Acting on a CBI recommendation, the defence ministry on Monday suspended beml chief VRS Natarajan in connection with the Tatra truck case.

After Gen V K Singh alleged that he was offered a Rs 14 crore bribe to clear a file related to purchase of trucks, state-owned beml chief V R S Natarajan on Thursday said the procurement orders to it are issued by the Defence Ministry and not the Army chief.

beml delivered light alloy structures for Isro's LVM-3 launch vehicle program, marking another success in their partnership. beml’s Aerospace division had previously contributed to PSLV projects. With support from VSSC, beml continues to meet expectations by delivering crucial components. The Bengaluru Complex features advanced facilities for precise fabrication.

The ministry of defence (MoD) has suspended a proposal by defence PSU beml to develop a wheeled artillery gun in collaboration with a Slovakian firm.

The CBI has come across evidence which show that manufacturers of Tatra trucks did not object to a key violation of the contract agreement between them and beml.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated a new hangar at beml in Bengaluru and inspected the Vande Sleeper Coach. beml recently agreed with the Indian Navy on local marine equipment production, supporting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative for self-reliance. beml plays a vital role in India's core sectors, contributing significantly to national infrastructure.