Centre targets 26,474 km of rural roads in FY27 with ₹18,907 crore outlay, asks states to speed up last-mile connectivity
The Centre has set a target to complete 26,474 kilometres of rural roads during 2026-27 under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and related rural connectivity initiatives, with an earmarked outlay of ₹18,907 crore for the financial year. The target was discussed at a high-level review meeting convened by the Ministry of Rural Development to […]
India updates WPI base year to 2022-23, begins gradual shift towards Producer Price Index
India has updated its wholesale inflation framework by shifting the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23 and introducing a phased move towards Producer Price Indices (PPI), which will be released alongside WPI for five years before WPI is discontinued. The revised framework has been released by the Office of Economic Adviser […]
India’s total exports rise 15.83% to $81.96 billion in May as merchandise and services shipments grow
India’s total exports, including merchandise and services, rose 15.83% year-on-year to an estimated $81.96 billion in May 2026, supported by growth in petroleum products, engineering goods, chemicals, electronics and gems and jewellery, according to the data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday, 15 June. The ministry said that total imports during […]
Mumbai Metro Line 2B sees major milestone as 252-tonne steel span lifted over Central Railway tracks
Mumbai Metro Line 2B has crossed a major construction milestone with the successful launch of a 252-metric-tonne composite steel span over the Central Railway corridor between Kurla and Vidyavihar stations. In a statement on Sunday, 14 June, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said that the operation was completed between 1 am and 3 […]
India’s national highway network grows 61% since 2014 as Bharatmala, expressways reshape road connectivity
India’s National Highway network has expanded by nearly 61% over the past twelve years, growing from about 91,287 km in 2014 to more than 1,46,572 km in FY 2025-26, marking one of the biggest infrastructure shifts in the country’s road sector. The expansion has improved inter-state connectivity, reduced travel time, strengthened logistics movement and helped […]
India’s space economy set to touch $45 billion in next decade, over 400 startups driving growth: Jitendra Singh
India’s space economy is expected to grow from the current $8-9 billion to nearly $40-45 billion over the next decade, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. Speaking at a press conference during the RISE Conclave 2026, Singh said the growth would be driven by policy reforms, expanding private participation and a rapidly growing innovation […]
Gujarat and Rajasthan to get new direct daily rail service as Sabarmati-Bikaner Express set for launch
Rajasthan and Gujarat are set to get a new daily rail connection with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expected to soon flag off the Ahmedabad (Sabarmati)-Bikaner (Lalgarh) Express. According to a statement by the Ministry of Railways, the new train will provide a direct rail link between Gujarat’s Ahmedabad and Rajasthan’s Bikaner, improving connectivity for passengers. […]
India’s startup ecosystem has created nearly 25 lakh jobs over the last decade, grown to 2.3 lakh ventures: Jitendra Singh
India’s startup ecosystem has generated nearly 24-25 lakh jobs over the last decade, while the number of startups has risen from around 350-400 to nearly 2.3 lakh, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Saturday, 13 June. Speaking at the RISE Conclave 2026 in Bengaluru, Singh said India has become the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, reflecting […]
Delhi-NCR air pollution control push ahead of winter to cover vehicles, dust, waste and stubble
The Commission for Air Quality Management has reviewed enforcement measures and preparedness across key pollution-control sectors in Delhi-NCR ahead of the winter season. The review was carried out by the Sub-Committee on Safeguarding and Enforcement of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas during its 25th meeting held on 12 June. […]
First batch of women cadets trained at NDA commissioned into Defence Forces
The first batch of women cadets trained at the National Defence Academy has been commissioned as officers in the Defence Forces, marking a major milestone in women’s participation in military service. In a statement on Saturday, 13 June, the Ministry of Defence said that 17 women cadets, who had joined the NDA in August 2022 […]