300 railway projects covering 13,808 km sanctioned since FY 2022-23 under PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan: Govt
The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned 300 railway infrastructure projects since FY 2022-23 under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, covering a total network length of 13,808 km, the Parliament was told today, 27 March. These projects include 51 new line projects, 17 gauge conversion works and 232 doubling projects, reflecting a strong push […]
₹858 crore defence contracts inked to enhance India’s air defence shield, enable in-country maintenance of P-8I aircraft
The Ministry of Defence on Friday, 27 March, signed contracts worth ₹858 crore for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile Systems and depot-level inspection of P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft. The contracts were inked at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi. Of the total, a ₹445 crore contract has been signed with JSC Rosoboronexport, Russia, for […]
S-400, RPAs, transport aircraft part of ₹2.38 lakh crore Army, IAF and Coast Guard proposals cleared by DAC
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Friday, 27 March, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for defence procurement proposals worth approximately ₹2.38 lakh crore, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s military capabilities across the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard, the Defence Ministry said in a statement. Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the DAC […]
India absorbs oil shock with ₹10 per litre excise cut on fuel, brings in diesel export levy
The Government has reduced excise duty by ₹10 per litre on both petrol and diesel with immediate effect, in response to a sharp surge in global crude oil prices, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a statement on Friday, 27 March. The decision comes as international crude prices have risen from around […]
Coal India to invest ₹3,300 crore in 8 new coking coal washeries to improve quality, cut imports
Coal India Limited (CIL) on Friday (27 March 2026) announced plans to set up eight new coking coal washeries with an estimated capital outlay of ₹3,300 crore, aimed at improving domestic coal quality and reducing import dependence. In a regulatory filing to the exchanges, the company said the washeries are expected to be operational by […]
Mumbai, Bengaluru metro projects to get around ₹11,600 crore as India, Japan sign ₹16,420 crore ODA loan agreements
India and Japan have formalised Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan agreements worth JPY 275.858 billion, approximately ₹16,420 crore, covering projects in urban transport, health and agriculture sectors, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement on Friday, 27 March. The Notes were exchanged on 24 March 2026 between the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of […]
India rules out fuel shortage, says petrol, diesel and LPG supplies fully secure amid misinformation surge
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday, 26 March, said that India’s petroleum and LPG supply remains fully secure and under control, rejecting claims of shortages and warning against what it described as a coordinated misinformation campaign. The ministry stated that all one lakh-plus retail fuel outlets across the country are fully operational […]
Health insurance premiums cross ₹1.2 lakh crore in 2024-25 as sector expands at around 9 per cent
India’s health insurance sector has recorded strong growth momentum, with total premiums exceeding ₹1.2 lakh crore in 2024-25, reflecting rising demand for financial protection against medical expenses. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, 26 March, the sector grew at around 9 per cent, driven by increasing awareness, improved access […]
Indian Railways to build user-friendly underpasses nationwide to curb track crossing accidents
The Ministry of Railways has launched a nationwide initiative to construct convenient rail underpasses aimed at preventing accidents caused by people crossing railway tracks. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the plan during a workshop held in New Delhi on Thursday, 26 March, directing officials to identify locations where frequent track crossings occur. These underpasses will […]
₹6,969 crore Uttar Pradesh highway to cut Barabanki-Bahraich travel time by half, boost connectivity to sacred Buddhist places in Shravasti
The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of a 4-lane, access-controlled Barabanki-Bahraich section of National Highway 927, aimed at significantly improving connectivity to Shravasti, a key Buddhist heritage site in Uttar Pradesh. According to a statement by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Thursday, 26 March, the 101.51 Km highway project will be […]