A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake sent shockwaves through Hokkaido and Tohoku, plunging Japan into a night of chaos, freezing evacuations and viral footage that captured the raw force of the tremor. Buildings swayed violently, windows exploded, fishtanks toppled and water poured from high-rise floors as terrified residents rushed into the cold streets. At least 33 people have been injured, with cars plunging from elevated spots and multiple structures reporting damage amid ongoing aftershocks. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a megaquake alert, warning of heightened seismic risk along the Pacific coast from Hokkaido down to Chiba. WATCH
10 December,2025 10:12 PM IST
In a massive construction leap for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Corridor bullet train project, 300 km of viaducts have now been completed. The track laying has begun — 157 km of RC track beds have been laid so far. This ambitious project in collaboration with Japan is poised to revolutionise India’s rail infrastructure. Once operational, the bullet train will significantly reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to approximately two hours, a significant decrease from the current six-hour journey by conventional rail with a top speed of 320 km/h.
20 May,2025 04:53 PM IST
Take a walk through history at Mumbai’s iconic museum inside CSMT — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The museum features a wide range of rare and historic items. Step inside, and you’ll discover engineering marvels on display — from scale models of the historic GIP1 to the ultra-modern Vande Bharat Express, and even the futuristic Shinkansen E5 Bullet Train. Take a look at this iconic showcase of India’s railway legacy.
19 May,2025 07:07 PM IST
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the upcoming Mumbai bullet train station at Bandra Kurla Complex and said construction is moving at full speed. Currently, work is underway on the deepest level — Basement 3 — which will be used for parking. Vaishnaw said "The work is going on at a rapid speed. The work on the lowest basement-B3 is going on. The work for building the walls of the station has started. The work on the tunnel is also underway. A multi-storeyed building will be built over the station. On B3, cars will be parked, on B2, operational work will be done and on B1 and Ground level, passengers will enter the station. A world-class station is being built here..."
03 May,2025 06:36 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
