India accelerates core road network with 1,231 National Highway projects over 27,597 Km worth ₹7.72 lakh crore
India currently has 1,231 National Highway (NH) projects spanning about 27,597 Km with an estimated cost of roughly ₹7.72 lakh crore under construction, the government informed the Parliament on Friday (6 February). Replying to question in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Jairam Gadkari said that the Ministry is primarily […]
India moves to anchor container trade domestically with Bharat Container Shipping Line MoU; ₹59,000-crore ecosystem planned
The Union Government has taken a significant step toward building a domestically anchored container shipping ecosystem with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL), signalling a coordinated national push across shipping, ports, and rail-linked logistics. The MoU was signed earlier this week in the […]
India unveils cooperative taxi service ‘Bharat Taxi’, puts driver ownership at the centre
India on Thursday (5 February) unveiled a cooperative-run taxi service that seeks to place drivers at the centre of ownership, marking an unusual attempt to reshape the economics of the country’s rapidly expanding ride-hailing market. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah formally launched ‘Bharat Taxi’, describing it as a model designed for workers in […]
India’s top defence bureaucrat reviews infrastructure and multi-agency readiness in Gujarat’s Creek Sector
India’s top defence bureaucrat travelled to forward areas in Gujarat’s Creek Sector on 04-05 February 2026, where h reviewed operational readiness and ongoing capability-building efforts. During the visit, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, along with senior officers of the Konark Corps, and received briefings on […]
India achieves 5G rollout in 99.9 per cent districts; over 5.18 lakh base transceiver stations installed nationwide
5G services have been rolled out across all States and Union Territories in India and are now available in 99.9 per cent of districts in the country, the government informed the Rajya Sabha. The update was provided in a written reply by Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, who stated that telecom service […]
ISRO Third Launch Pad site surveys completed in Q3 2025; civil works and tendering in progress: govt
The geo-technical investigation and topography survey for the proposed Third Launch Pad (TLP) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, have been completed in the third quarter of 2025 following financial approval granted on 21 March 2025, the government informed the Parliament on Thursday (5 February). The update was provided in a written reply to […]
In major safety push, Indian Railways fixes over 8,600 bridges in last three years
Indian Railways has repaired, rehabilitated, strengthened, or rebuilt 8,626 railway bridges between 2022 and December 2025, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha. The update came in response to a question on the structural safety of old and dilapidated railway bridges, highlighting the government’s ongoing efforts to reinforce critical transport infrastructure. Vaishnaw stated […]
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme sees 172 stations redeveloped as Railways pushes long-term modernisation
India’s railway modernisation drive has gathered pace with works of 172 stations completed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, marking a significant milestone in the government’s effort to upgrade passenger infrastructure across the country. The Ministry of Railways launched the scheme with a long-term vision to transform stations through phased redevelopment based on detailed master […]
India’s largest iron ore producer NMDC logs highest-ever production, sales and financial performance in nine months of FY26
India’s largest iron ore producer, NMDC, has reported its strongest operational and financial performance for the first nine months of the financial year 2025-26, signalling sustained demand for the steelmaking raw material amid global uncertainty. The state-run miner produced 42.65 million tonnes of iron ore between April and January, a rise of 19 per cent […]
NHAI plans structured skill development programme to enhance workforce for National Highway construction
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will initiate a structured skill development and capacity building programme to enhance the capabilities and skilling of workers engaged in National Highway construction, in line with the growing scale, complexity and quality requirements of the expanding National Highway network in the country. The initiative aims to upgrade the […]