Indian Railways builds 14,024 Road Over Bridges, Road Under Bridges since 2014, over 4,800 more projects underway nationwide
India has significantly accelerated the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and Road Under Bridges (RUBs) across its railway network over the past decade, with more than 14,000 such structures completed since 2014, the Ministry of Railways has informed Parliament. ROBs and RUBs are a key component of Indian Railways’ effort to eliminate level crossings […]
₹3,500 crore Chennai Port-Maduravoyal double-tier elevated corridor targeted for completion by November 2027: NHAI
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced that construction of the 4-lane double-tier elevated corridor connecting Chennai Port to Maduravoyal is progressing in full swing and is scheduled for completion by November 2027. The project, estimated to cost more than ₹3,500 crore, is expected to significantly improve freight movement and urban traffic flow […]
The ‘China’ factor: Govt tweaks FDI norms for countries sharing land border with India to unlock global funds for startups, deeptechs
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved changes to the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy governing investments from countries that share a land border with India, including China. The amendments seek to provide greater clarity under the framework introduced through Press Note 3 (2020) and introduce a clearer approval timeline for […]
Indigenous ADC-150 logistics delivery system set for induction into Indian Navy after successful P-8I in-flight release trials
In a major step toward enhancing India’s maritime logistics capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully completed a series of in-flight release trials for the indigenous Air Droppable Container, ‘ADC-150’. The trials were conducted off the coast of Goa between 21 February and 1 March. Utilising a P8I […]
Historic bascule bridge at Kolkata Port to be renovated as govt clears ₹117.54 crore modernisation project
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has approved the renovation of the historic Bascule Bridge at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata at a cost of ₹117.54 crore, with the aim of improving safety and operational efficiency at the Kolkata Dock System. The approval for the project was granted by Union Minister for Ports, […]
Noida Airport to get greenfield link to Delhi-Mumbai Expressway as CCEA clears revised total capital cost of ₹3,630 crore for the project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a revised total capital cost of ₹3,630.77 crore for the construction of a greenfield connectivity corridor linking the Delhi-Faridabad-Ballabhgarh-Sohna spur of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway with Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh. The project will be implemented under the Hybrid Annuity Mode across Uttar Pradesh and […]
India unveils ‘Defence Forces Vision 2047’ plan to transform armed forces into future-ready integrated military
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday, 10 March, released a strategic vision document titled “Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military” at South Block in New Delhi. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal […]
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway connectivity to Ujjain set for upgrade as Modi Cabinet clears ₹3,839 crore 4-lane highway corridor in MP
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a four-lane corridor on the Badnawar-Petlawad-Thandla-Timarwani section of National Highway-752D in Madhya Pradesh at a cost of ₹3,839.42 crore. The project will cover a length of 80.45 Km and will provide connectivity between Ujjain and the Timrawani […]
Two rail multi-tracking projects worth ₹4,474 crore approved for West Bengal and Jharkhand
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two railway multi-tracking projects covering parts of West Bengal and Jharkhand with a total estimated cost of ₹4,474 crore. The projects include the construction of the Sainthia-Pakur fourth line and the Santragachi-Kharagpur fourth line, aimed at expanding railway capacity and […]
Union Cabinet approves Madurai Airport’s upgrade to international status to promote tourism and economic growth
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, 10 March, approved the declaration of Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu as an international airport, a move aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and supporting tourism, trade, and economic activity in the southern part of the state. Madurai Airport, located in the historic temple city […]