India plans 5,000 FFV-ready fuel retail outlets by 2027 under flex-fuel roadmap
India has proposed a phased rollout of Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFV) ready retail outlets as part of the government’s roadmap to create a nationwide flex-fuel ecosystem, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday, 4 June. Under the proposed roadmap, E85 has been identified as the mono-fuel standard for Flex-Fuel Vehicles under Bureau […]
Tamil Nadu gets ₹18,600 crore L&T investment push for data centre, electronics and shipbuilding
The Tamil Nadu government on 4 June signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Larsen & Toubro for 3 major projects involving a total investment of ₹18,600 crore, with employment expected for 8,200 people. The MoU was signed at the Secretariat in Chennai in the presence of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and L&T Chairman and […]
India’s steel demand continues strong run with consumption reaching 14.33 million tonnes in May
India’s steel sector continued to grow in May 2026, with crude steel production rising 2.9% year-on-year to 14.21 million tonnes, according to provisional Joint Plant Committee data released by the Ministry of Steel. Finished steel production stood at 13.94 million tonnes during the month, marking a 7.7% year-on-year increase. Finished steel consumption rose faster at […]
Centre brings urban planning, highway development and state participation together under new National Highway Decongestion Policy
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a new Urban Decongestion Policy that establishes a framework for developing National Highway ring roads and bypasses around urban areas while promoting planned urban development, mobility management and value capture mechanisms in partnership with state governments. The ministry said rapid economic growth, urbanisation and increasing […]
India’s first Kavach 4.0 system for 160 Kmph operations commissioned on Chipiyana Buzurg-Tundla section
North Central Railway has commissioned Kavach Version 4.0 on the Chipiyana Buzurg-Tundla section, marking the first such deployment in the country for train operations at 160 Kmph, the Ministry of Railways said. The automatic train protection system has been commissioned on the 175 route Km section between Chipiyana Buzurg and Tundla. With this, the Kavach […]
After Oman deal, India eyes 2-3 more FTAs coming into force within six months
India expects at least two to three additional substantive Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to come into effect within the next six months, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, 4 June, signalling an acceleration in the country’s trade integration efforts. Speaking at the Citi India Conference 2026, Goyal said the recently operationalised Oman […]
Defence ministry doubles financial powers for field commanders to speed up procurement
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday, 4 June, released the revised Delegation of Financial Powers for the Defence Services, increasing the financial ceiling for field commanders to strengthen operational efficiency and speed up procurement. The revised financial powers cover the Defence Services, including medical and works projects. In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said […]
Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line in Uttarakhand reaches 74% progress, tunnel excavation touches 96%; project targeted for completion by December 2029
The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line project in Uttarakhand has achieved 74% overall progress, with around 96% of tunnel excavation completed, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) said in its Q4 FY26 earnings conference call. The 125 km rail project is being developed at a cost of over ₹37,000 crore and is targeted for completion by December 2029, […]
Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala today, three days behind normal schedule
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday, 4 June, announced the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, marking the official beginning of the country’s four-month rainy season. According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon set in over Kerala on 4 June, three days later than its normal onset date of 1 June. The weather […]
Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway, NH-56 four-laning, NAMO Airport terminal: PM Modi to launch ₹22,600 crore projects in Surat and Daman on 5 June
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Surat and Daman on 5 June to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of several development projects across road, power, healthcare, aviation, tourism, port and industrial sectors. In Surat, the Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth around ₹18,800 […]