India rules out fuel shortage, says petrol, diesel and LPG supplies fully secure amid misinformation surge
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday, 26 March, said that India’s petroleum and LPG supply remains fully secure and under control, rejecting claims of shortages and warning against what it described as a coordinated misinformation campaign. The ministry stated that all one lakh-plus retail fuel outlets across the country are fully operational […]
Health insurance premiums cross ₹1.2 lakh crore in 2024-25 as sector expands at around 9 per cent
India’s health insurance sector has recorded strong growth momentum, with total premiums exceeding ₹1.2 lakh crore in 2024-25, reflecting rising demand for financial protection against medical expenses. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, 26 March, the sector grew at around 9 per cent, driven by increasing awareness, improved access […]
Indian Railways to build user-friendly underpasses nationwide to curb track crossing accidents
The Ministry of Railways has launched a nationwide initiative to construct convenient rail underpasses aimed at preventing accidents caused by people crossing railway tracks. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the plan during a workshop held in New Delhi on Thursday, 26 March, directing officials to identify locations where frequent track crossings occur. These underpasses will […]
₹6,969 crore Uttar Pradesh highway to cut Barabanki-Bahraich travel time by half, boost connectivity to sacred Buddhist places in Shravasti
The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of a 4-lane, access-controlled Barabanki-Bahraich section of National Highway 927, aimed at significantly improving connectivity to Shravasti, a key Buddhist heritage site in Uttar Pradesh. According to a statement by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Thursday, 26 March, the 101.51 Km highway project will be […]
₹11,200 Crore Noida Airport Phase I To Be Inaugurated On March 28, Delhi-NCR Set To Get Second International Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on 28 March 2026 to inaugurate Phase I of the Noida International Airport at Jewar. The inauguration marks a key milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure expansion, with the airport positioned as a major international gateway for the National Capital Region. Developed with an investment of around ₹11,200 […]
Indian Railways approves ₹1,236 crore projects to strengthen fibre backbone and deploy Kavach on 548 km routes
Indian Railways has approved projects worth ₹1,236 crore to strengthen its communication infrastructure and expand the Kavach automatic train protection system across multiple zones, according to a statement by Ministry of Railways on Wednesday, 25 March. The approvals cover three separate proposals, including upgrades to fibre communication networks on Central and Western Railways and the […]
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway largely complete, but delays in three packages on Vadodara-Mumbai section in Gujarat push timeline to March 2028
While most sections of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway are operational, delays in Gujarat section of the mega road connectivity project could push completion of remaining packages to March 2028, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday, 25 March. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said the 1,445 Km […]
India targets 5,000 tonne rare earth magnet capacity by 2030 for EVs, renewables, defence and electronics
India has accelerated efforts to scale up domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets and expand exploration of critical minerals such as lithium, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday (25 March). Replying to a series of questions during the Question Hour in the ongoing Budget Session, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and […]
Maharashtra and Gujarat get five new expressway and access-controlled highway projects since 2024: Centre
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved a set of expressway and access-controlled highway projects passing through Maharashtra and Gujarat since 2024, the government informed the Parliament on Wednesday, 25 March. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that these […]
India extends UDAN regional air connectivity scheme till FY36 with ₹28,840 crore outlay, plans 100 airports and 200 helipads
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN) for another ten years from FY2026-27 to FY2035-36, with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore. The decision builds on the UDAN scheme launched in 2016 to make air travel affordable and improve connectivity to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, with the modified version […]