₹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 […]
₹11,200 Crore Noida Airport Phase I To Be Inaugurated On March 28, Delhi-NCR Set To Get Second International Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on 28 March 2026 to inaugurate Phase I of the Noida International Airport at Jewar. The inauguration marks a key milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure expansion, with the airport positioned as a major international gateway for the National Capital Region. Developed with an investment of around ₹11,200 […]
Indian Railways approves ₹1,236 crore projects to strengthen fibre backbone and deploy Kavach on 548 km routes
Indian Railways has approved projects worth ₹1,236 crore to strengthen its communication infrastructure and expand the Kavach automatic train protection system across multiple zones, according to a statement by Ministry of Railways on Wednesday, 25 March. The approvals cover three separate proposals, including upgrades to fibre communication networks on Central and Western Railways and the […]
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway largely complete, but delays in three packages on Vadodara-Mumbai section in Gujarat push timeline to March 2028
While most sections of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway are operational, delays in Gujarat section of the mega road connectivity project could push completion of remaining packages to March 2028, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday, 25 March. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said the 1,445 Km […]
India targets 5,000 tonne rare earth magnet capacity by 2030 for EVs, renewables, defence and electronics
India has accelerated efforts to scale up domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets and expand exploration of critical minerals such as lithium, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday (25 March). Replying to a series of questions during the Question Hour in the ongoing Budget Session, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and […]
Maharashtra and Gujarat get five new expressway and access-controlled highway projects since 2024: Centre
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved a set of expressway and access-controlled highway projects passing through Maharashtra and Gujarat since 2024, the government informed the Parliament on Wednesday, 25 March. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that these […]
India extends UDAN regional air connectivity scheme till FY36 with ₹28,840 crore outlay, plans 100 airports and 200 helipads
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN) for another ten years from FY2026-27 to FY2035-36, with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore. The decision builds on the UDAN scheme launched in 2016 to make air travel affordable and improve connectivity to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, with the modified version […]
India sets 47% emissions cut, 60% clean power and 3.5-4.0 billion tonne carbon sink target by 2035 in updated climate plan
The Union Cabinet has approved India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period 2031-2035, enhancing India’s climate ambition under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement. The revised commitments include reducing the emissions intensity of GDP by 47 per cent by 2035 from 2005 levels, increasing the share of […]
Indo-Bangladesh protocol route handles 1,500 MT cargo movement to Pandu from Kolkata
A high-value consignment of granulated blast furnace slag along with TMT bars has reached Pandu in Guwahati from Kolkata via the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route, highlighting the growing use of inland waterways for cargo movement. Shipped by Tata Steel Ltd., Kolkata, for Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Guwahati, the consignment comprised 23,980 bags weighing around 1,199 MT, […]
India to frame comprehensive defence roadmap for next decade amid West Asia conflict lessons
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday, 24 March, reviewed the evolving security situation in West Asia and its implications for India’s defence preparedness, with a focus on operational readiness, supply chains and long-term planning. The review meeting, held in New Delhi, was attended by the Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, Defence Secretary, Secretary (Defence […]