India to get Bee Corridors on National Highways as NHAI shifts from ornamental to ecological plantations
India to get Bee Corridors on National Highways as NHAI shifts from ornamental to ecological plantations, The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to develop pollinator or ‘Bee Corridors’ along National Highways, marking a shift from ornamental plantations to ecological vegetation. The corridors will feature continuous linear stretches of bee-friendly […]
Mumbai plans 70 Km integrated tunnel grid connecting Coastal Road, airport and bullet train terminal
Mumbai plans 70 Km integrated tunnel grid connecting Coastal Road, airport and bullet train terminal, The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has outlined an ambitious plan to build a citywide network of underground roads aimed at easing traffic congestion and transforming urban mobility across Mumbai. According to the authority, excavation work has already begun […]
India to expand national AI infrastructure with addition of 20,000 GPUs to existing 38,000 base
India to expand national AI infrastructure with addition of 20,000 GPUs to existing 38,000 base, India will expand its artificial intelligence compute capacity by adding 20,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to the existing base of 38,000, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on the second day of the India AI Impact […]
India moves to localise HAMMER missile production as BEL, Safran seal JV during Macron visit
Bharat Electronics Limited and French aerospace and defence major Safran Electronics & Defence have signed a joint venture agreement to manufacture the HAMMER precision-guided weapon system in India. The agreement was signed on Tuesday, 17 January, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, who is currently on a visit […]
Indian Railways deploys first air brake coach rake on Kalka-Shimla Heritage Railway in major safety upgrade
Indian Railways has introduced the air brake coach rake, the first rake of Narrow Gauge coaches equipped with an indigenously developed air brake system on the Kalka-Shimla UNESCO World Heritage Railway, marking a significant step toward modernising heritage rail travel. The upgraded rake commenced its inaugural journey on 13 February 2026, operating as Train No. […]
India’s wholesale inflation rises to 1.81 per cent in January 2026 as manufactured products prices climb
India’s wholesale inflation rises to 1.81 per cent in January 2026 as manufactured products prices climb as India’s annual wholesale price inflation stood at 1.81 per cent (provisional) in January 2026 compared with January 2025, driven primarily by higher prices of manufactured basic metals, other manufacturing, non-food articles, food articles and textiles. The Wholesale Price […]
MILAN Village opens in Visakhapatnam as Indian Navy prepares for major multilateral exercise
MILAN Village opens in Visakhapatnam as Indian Navy prepares for major multilateral exercise as the Indian Navy inaugurated the MILAN Village on 15 February 2026 at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam as part of its flagship international naval exercise, MILAN 2026. The ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, […]
How government incentives are accelerating India’s semiconductor design ecosystem
How government incentives are accelerating India’s semiconductor design ecosystem as India’s semiconductor chip design ecosystem is witnessing steady momentum, supported by targeted government incentives that are improving investor confidence and strengthening the commercial viability of deep-tech startups. The Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, announced in 2022, aims to reduce upfront risk in semiconductor ventures by […]
India’s trade momentum continues as exports rise 6.15% to $720.76 billion in April-January FY26
India’s cumulative exports of merchandise and services during April-January 2025-26 are estimated at $720.76 billion, registering a growth of 6.15 per cent compared to $679.02 billion during the same period last year, according to the government. Total imports during April-January 2025-26 are estimated at $823.41 billion, reflecting a growth of 6.54 per cent. The overall […]
₹6,220.90 Crore NHIT offer to monetise 310 Km National Highways across Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh gets NHAI nod
₹6,220.90 Crore NHIT offer to monetise 310 Km National Highways across Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh gets NHAI nod as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has accepted an offer from the National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) worth ₹6,220.90 crore for the asset monetisation of two National Highway stretches spanning 310.35 Km across Maharashtra and […]