Gadkari reviews quality, maintenance of 11,672 Km National Highway network in Uttar Pradesh
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday, 21 May, reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of 11,672 Km of National Highway projects in Uttar Pradesh, following feedback received through media and social media. The review meeting was held in New Delhi and was attended by Union Ministers of State Ajay Tamta […]
India’s first bullet train corridor advances with completion of 14 out of 28 planned steel bridges
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has completed 14 of the 28 planned steel bridges for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor. The information comes as the NHSRCL, which is the implementing agency for the 508-Km India’s first bullet train corridor, completed the launch of a 130 m span over Indian railway tracks near […]
India’s peak power demand hits record 265.44 GW, third consecutive day of new highs
India’s peak electricity demand touched a fresh all-time high of 265.44 GW at 3:45 pm on Wednesday, 20 May, with the Ministry of Power stating that the demand was successfully met during solar hours without any shortage. The latest figure surpassed Tuesday’s previous record of 260.45 GW, marking the third consecutive day that India’s peak […]
BMC accelerates pre-monsoon flood prevention works across Kurla, Sakinaka ahead of monsoon
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified pre-monsoon flood prevention works across several waterlogging-prone locations in Mumbai’s L ward, with Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar directing officials to complete critical works by 31 May 2026. During an inspection visit on Wednesday, 20 May, Bangar reviewed desilting operations, underground drain cleaning, flood gate installation and […]
India’s core sector grows 1.7% in April, cement, steel and electricity support expansion
India’s eight core industries grew 1.7% in April 2026, supported by higher production of cement, steel and electricity, even as coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products and fertilisers recorded a decline during the month. According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 20 May, the combined Index of Eight Core […]
Delhi-NCR set to get major highway link to Jewar Airport and Mumbai Expressway
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday, 19 May, inspected the DND-Faridabad-Sohna access-controlled highway project, a major NCR connectivity corridor being developed to improve movement between Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram, Noida and Sohna, while also linking the region with Noida International Airport at Jewar and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. In a statement, the Ministry […]
India advances indigenous drone warfare capability with successful ULPGM-V3 missile trials
The Defence Research and Development Organisation has completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile-V3 in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes. In a statement on Tuesday, 19 May, the Ministry of Defence said the trials were conducted at the DRDO test range near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. […]
MMRDA activates monsoon preparedness framework across metro corridors and infrastructure projects in Mumbai
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has activated a large-scale monsoon preparedness framework across metro corridors and infrastructure projects ahead of the approaching monsoon season. In a statement on X on Tuesday, 19 May, MMRDA said the framework has been put in place to help ensure safer roads, smoother mobility and faster emergency response […]
Indian Railways approves ₹238 crore safety works on Jammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra section
Indian Railways has approved critical safety and protection works worth ₹238 crore on the Jammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra section of Northern Railway. In a statement on Tuesday, 19 May, the Ministry of Railways said the approved works include slope stabilisation, tunnel rehabilitation, treatment of tunnel seepage issues, bridge protection works and other safety interventions […]
Indian Railways approves ₹962 crore Kiul-Jhajha third line project to ease congestion on high-density Howrah-Delhi route
Indian Railways has approved the 54 Km Kiul-Jhajha third line project at a cost of ₹962 crore to increase capacity on the high-density Howrah-Delhi corridor. In a statement on Tuesday, 19 May, the Ministry of Railways said the project is aimed at enhancing capacity, improving operational efficiency and ensuring smoother rail transportation on one of […]