Kerala Gets Three New Amrit Bharat Express Trains, Boosting Inter-State Rail Connectivity
Kerala’s long-distance rail connectivity received a significant upgrade on Thursday (23 January) with the flagging off of three new Amrit Bharat Express trains, expanding affordable and time-bound travel options from the state to multiple regions across southern India. The newly introduced services include the Nagercoil-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express, Thiruvananthapuram–Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express, and Thiruvananthapuram–Charlapalli Amrit […]
India To Launch New National Accounts Series With FY23 As Base Year On 27 February
India will release a new series of National Accounts Statistics with financial year 2022-23 as the base year on 27 February 2026, marking a key update to the country’s official GDP framework. The revision is being undertaken by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, which is updating the base year and methodology to reflect […]
Kirloskar, Godrej Among Five Firms Cleared Under PLI Scheme to Expand Indigenous AC Component Manufacturing
Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited and Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company are among five manufacturers provisionally selected under the government’s Production-Linked Incentive scheme to expand domestic production of air conditioner components. The approvals, issued under the fourth round of the PLI scheme for air conditioners and LED components, are expected to result in total production of […]
India Reclaims $700 Billion Forex Milestone With Strong Weekly Addition of $14.17 Billion
India’s foreign exchange reserves regained the $700 billion level, rising to $701.36 billion as of January 16, 2026, as per the Reserve Bank of India’s Weekly Statistical Supplement. This is not the first time India’s reserves have crossed the $700 billion mark. The country had earlier reached this level in October 2024 before reserves slipped […]
India To Launch New National Accounts Series With FY23 As Base Year On 27 February
India will release a new series of National Accounts Statistics with financial year 2022-23 as the base year on 27 February 2026, marking a key update to the country’s official GDP framework. The revision is being undertaken by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, which is updating the base year and methodology to reflect […]
From Roads To Rails: How Trucks-On-Trains Is Reducing Congestion, Diesel Use And Logistics Costs Across Western India
India’s freight landscape is undergoing a structural shift as Indian Railways’ Trucks-on-Trains (ToT) service moves long-haul cargo off highways and onto electrified rail corridors, cutting transit time, fuel consumption and emissions in measurable terms.The service, operating on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor between New Palanpur and New Rewari, has moved beyond pilot scale and is […]
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Operations to Start On Surat-Bilimora Stretch First, Vapi-Ahmedabad Section to Follow
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that India’s first bullet train project is “progressing very well,” outlining a phased commissioning plan that begins with the Surat-Bilimora stretch and expands north and south in subsequent stages. According to the minister, construction for the first section (Surat-Bilimora) is to be ready by December 2026, with an opening […]
From Navi Mumbai To Patna And Guwahati, Large-Scale Airport And Terminal Additions Drive India’s Civil Aviation Infrastructure Growth In 2025
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Wednesday released its year-end review for 2025, outlining airport infrastructure additions, regulatory interventions, passenger traffic milestones, and policy actions undertaken during the year . Airport infrastructure and capacity additions New airports and terminal facilities were inaugurated during the year at Navi Mumbai, Patna, Datia, Satna, Amravati, Thoothukudi, Purnea and […]
India Achieves Major Grid Milestone As Power Transmission Network Crosses 5 Lakh Circuit Km
India’s power transmission network has crossed the landmark of 5 lakh circuit kilometres, reflecting a significant expansion of high-voltage infrastructure supporting electricity demand and renewable energy integration. The national transmission system now comprises over 5,00,000 circuit kilometres of transmission lines at 220 kV and above, along with 1,407 GVA of transformation capacity at similar voltage […]
NHAI, Konkan Railway Sign MoU To Strengthen Coordination In Road, Rail And Logistics Infrastructure Planning
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a framework for cooperation in integrated infrastructure development, according to a release issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The MoU was signed at NHAI headquarters in New Delhi in the […]