Gunji-Lipulekh pass road development works underway in Uttarakhand to improve Kailash Mansarovar Yatra connectivity
Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Harsh Malhotra on Saturday, 16 May, reviewed the ongoing road development works from Gunji to Lipulekh Pass near the India-China border during his visit to Nabidang in Uttarakhand. The minister said the sanctioned road project towards Nabidang and Lipulekh is now underway and will significantly improve […]
India’s first metro train with anti-drag door safety feature flagged off by Chennai Metro
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has flagged off its first Phase-1 metro train equipped with an anti-drag safety feature for passenger operation, marking a new passenger safety upgrade for commuters. The train was flagged off by Manoj Goyal, Director (Systems and Operations), in the presence of senior CMRL officials and representatives from Faiveley Transport Rail […]
Kalyani Strategic Systems arm Agneyastra begins work on ₹1,500 crore defence manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh
Agneyastra Energetics Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, has broken ground on a new strategic defence manufacturing facility near Madakasira in Sri Sathya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh. Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited is the defence business of Bharat Forge Limited. The company said the project will strengthen India’s indigenous manufacturing capabilities […]
Alwar station redevelopment gains pace as Railways launches ₹400 crore Rajasthan infra push
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday virtually laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation railway projects worth over ₹400 crore in Rajasthan. The key focus of the event was the redevelopment of Alwar Railway Station, which is being upgraded at a […]
India, UAE sign pact to set up ship repair cluster at Vadinar, build skilled maritime workforce
India and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to cooperate on setting up a ship repair cluster at Vadinar in Gujarat, with a separate pact also aimed at skill development in ship repair. The agreements were concluded during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the UAE on Friday, 15 May 2026, where both countries […]
Centre earmarks ₹8,830 crore for State and UT roads under CRIF in FY 2026-27
The Centre has earmarked ₹8,829.66 crore for State and Union Territory roads under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund for FY 2026-27, with Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh receiving the largest shares among States. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has allocated the funds for State and Union Territory road works for […]
India advances AMCA 5th-gen fighter jet project with ₹2,000 crore integration and flight testing facility in Andhra Pradesh
India has laid the foundation stone for a Core Integration and Flight Testing Centre at Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh to fast-track the development of the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft and other future indigenous platforms. The facility, being set up by the Aeronautical Development Agency, an affiliate organisation of DRDO, will be established at an […]
India’s total exports rise 13.59% to $80.80 billion in April 2026 as trade deficit narrows to $7.81 billion
India’s total exports, including merchandise and services, were estimated at $80.80 billion in April 2026, compared with $71.13 billion in April 2025, marking a growth of 13.59%, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday, 15 May. Total imports were estimated at $88.61 billion, compared with $82.29 billion in April […]
India’s installed power base expands to 537 GW, with 288 GW from non-fossil and 249 GW from fossil fuels
India’s non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity reached 288,035 MW as of 30 April 2026, accounting for 53.61 per cent of the country’s total installed power capacity, according to data released by the Central Electricity Authority. The country’s total installed capacity stood at 537,264 MW at the end of April 2026. Fossil fuel-based capacity accounted for […]
DMRC to launch hydrogen bus shuttle service between Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth Metro stations in New Delhi
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will launch a hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Delhi’s Central Vista area from Friday, 15 May 2026, to improve last-mile connectivity between metro stations and key government offices. According to a statement by DMRC on Thursday, 14 May, the service is being launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing […]