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 […]
Indian Railways pushes ‘Reform Express’ with 5 new measures across cargo, construction and passenger services
Indian Railways has announced five new reforms under its ‘Reform Express’ initiative, taking the total number of reforms introduced in 2026 to nine, with a focus on cargo efficiency, construction quality, and passenger convenience. The reforms, announced on Tuesday, 24 March, include two measures related to cargo transport, one targeting construction processes, and two aimed […]
India’s drugs regulator intensifies crackdown on unauthorized sale of GLP-1 weight loss drugs amid safety concerns
India has stepped up regulatory oversight of GLP-1-based weight loss drugs following a sharp rise in their availability across pharmacies, online platforms and wellness clinics. The move comes as multiple generic versions enter the domestic market after expiry of the patent on 20 March, increasing access but also raising concerns over misuse and unsafe consumption. […]
DPIIT–Blue Star collaboration to provide R&D, testing access and market linkages for HVAC and manufacturing startups
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blue Star Limited to strengthen India’s manufacturing and innovation ecosystem. The collaboration is aimed at supporting startups, innovators and entrepreneurs working in areas such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning […]
Indian Railways approves ₹647.58 crore projects to improve connectivity and decongest key routes in Gujarat and Bihar
Indian Railways has approved two rail infrastructure projects worth ₹647.58 crore, including a Rail Over Rail (RoR) flyover in Gujarat and a rail bypass in Bihar, aimed at improving capacity, safety and operational efficiency. According to a statement by the Ministry of Railways on Tuesday, 24 March, the projects include a 9.20 Km Rail Over […]
India completes 97% of Smart Cities Mission projects worth ₹1.56 lakh crore; 280 projects worth ₹8,652 crore under implementation
India has completed the majority of projects under the Smart Cities Mission, with 7,784 out of over 8,000 projects finished as of 1 March 2026, according to the information provided by the government to the Parliament. In written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, 23 March, MoS Housing and Urban Affairs […]
ISRO plans SPADEX-2 and SPADEX-3 missions to advance orbital docking for Gaganyaan and Indian space station
India is preparing the next phase of its space docking programme with two upcoming missions – SPADEX-2 and SPADEX-3 – aimed at advancing orbital docking capabilities critical for future human spaceflight and space station operations. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on 19 March, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that […]
NHAI awards ₹368.85 crore contract for 15 Km four-lane South-East bypass in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded a contract for the construction of a 15 Km long four-lane South-East Bypass for Azamgarh city in Uttar Pradesh, according to a statement by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Monday, 23 March. The project has been awarded to Kaluwala Construction Private Limited at […]
National infrastructure pipeline crosses 14,674 projects since 2019; ₹5.3 lakh crore monetised under NMP 1.0: govt
A total of 14,674 infrastructure projects have been initiated under the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) across sectors since 2019-20, the government informed the Parliament on Monday, 23 March. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary stated that the NIP was launched as a whole-of-government […]
Major tunnel project on Ramban-Banihal section of NH-44 in J&K nears completion: ₹866.37 crore Digdol-Panthyal Twin Tube work achieves 87.2% progress
The 4-lane Digdol-Panthyal Twin Tube tunnel project on the Ramban-Banihal section of NH-44 has crossed 87.2% physical progress, marking a major step in the ongoing upgrade of one of the most landslide-prone stretches on the Jammu-Srinagar corridor, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The project, being developed at a cost of ₹866.37 […]