Centre approves ₹221.52 crore NH-60 widening project in Nashik ahead of 2027 Kumbh Mela
The Centre has approved ₹221.52 crore for the 6-laning of the Dwarka Circle-Upnagar Naka-Datta Mandir Chowk stretch of National Highway-60 in Nashik, Maharashtra, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday, 26 May. The project also includes the construction of 2-lane service roads on both sides of the stretch, which forms part […]
India’s first bullet train corridor: NHSRCL launches 1,200-tonne span over Kalupur Flyover in Ahmedabad
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has completed the launching of a 45-metre-long segmental bridge over the Kalupur Flyover in Amdavad district, clearing another key crossing on India’s first high-speed rail corridor. The work was completed on 25 May over the Kalupur Flyover, a railway overbridge above the Sabarmati-Mumbai main line of Western Railway. The viaduct […]
India’s first hydrogen train gets approval for Jind-Sonipat route as Railways moves closer to green passenger service
India’s first hydrogen-powered train has received approval to operate on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana, marking a major step towards the country’s first passenger service using hydrogen fuel-cell technology. The train, developed for Indian Railways as a pilot project, is expected to run on the Northern Railway route after the remaining safety, compliance and verification […]
India to release new factory output index with 2022-23 base year on June 1, covering more industries and products
India will release the new series of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) with 2022-23 as the base year on 1 June 2026, marking a major update to the way the country measures industrial output. In a statement on Tuesday, 26 May, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said the base year of […]
Gadkari reviews 7,667 Km of highway projects in Punjab, Delhi and Haryana ahead of monsoon
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday, 26 May, reviewed the progress, quality and maintenance of National Highway projects covering 7,667 Km across Punjab, Delhi and Haryana, with the monsoon season approaching. The review covered 4,335 Km of National Highway projects in Punjab and 3,332 Km in Delhi and Haryana. According to […]
Centre approves ₹1,427.61 crore for 4-lane Thiruvarur Bypass and ROBs to strengthen connectivity between key industrial hubs and port towns in Tamil Nadu
A 14.9 Km four-lane bypass will be built around Thiruvarur in Tamil Nadu, with the Centre approving ₹1,427.61 crore for the project on the Nagapattinam-Thanjavur section of National Highway-83. The project will also include construction of two additional road over bridges (ROBs) on NH-129A and NH-134A, according to a statement by the Ministry of Road […]
IAF opens Technical Branch officer entry through GATE scores, AFCAT route to continue
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has introduced a new entry route for engineering graduates seeking officer roles in its Technical Branch, allowing eligible candidates to apply using their valid GATE scores. Under the new scheme, candidates with valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores can be directly shortlisted for testing at Air Force Selection […]
Delhi asked to finish key anti-pollution works before winter as Centre reviews air action plan
Delhi government has been asked to complete several key anti-pollution measures before the winter season, including road dust control works, electric bus procurement planning, traffic decongestion, waste processing upgrades and stronger enforcement against polluting units. This comes as Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reviewed Delhi-NCR’s air pollution action plan with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta […]
India Semiconductor Mission launches single-window portal to support semiconductor investors and ecosystem players
India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched an online “Investors Support” portal to support semiconductor ecosystem players and investors considering investments in India. The portal was launched on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, and is accessible through the India Semiconductor Mission website. It has been developed to provide investors […]
Jammu and Kashmir’s first cherry parcel van of season arrives in Mumbai with 12 tonnes of fruit
Jammu and Kashmir’s first cherry parcel van of the season arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon, carrying around 12 tonnes of premium-quality cherries through Indian Railways’ fast parcel service. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Railways, around 966 boxes of cherries were loaded into the parcel van at Jammu on 24 May. […]