Delhi launches Saheli Pink Smart Card for women, free bus travel and single card access for Metro and RRTS
The Delhi government has launched the Saheli Pink National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) Smart Card to provide seamless and dignified free bus travel for women across the city. The initiative was formally introduced on 2 March and is applicable on all Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and Cluster buses. Distribution of the Saheli Pink NCMC Smart […]
India’s transport and logistics infrastructure push: 1,180 projects worth ₹20.65 lakh crore under implementation nationwide
India currently has 1,180 transport and logistics infrastructure projects under implementation with a revised cost of ₹20,65,236 crore, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The projects fall under the Transport and Logistics category of the Harmonized Master List (HML) of infrastructure sectors and include roads, railways, urban […]
India’s ₹5,083 crore Defence push: MoD inks deals to procure ALH Mk-III helicopters for Coast Guard, Vertical Launched-Shtil missiles for Navy
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Tuesday, 3 March, signed contracts worth a total of ₹5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch – Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy. The contracts were signed in the presence of Defence Secretary […]
India activates enhanced monitoring in Persian Gulf to safeguard Indian vessels and seafarers, sets up Quick Response Team
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) on Tuesday, 3 March, said that it is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating in the region. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal chaired a high-level […]
India fully prepared amid West Asia tensions, energy supplies remain robust: Centre
The Government on Tuesday, 3 March, said India is fully prepared to handle any short-term disruptions in energy supplies arising from the evolving situation in the West Asia, asserting that crude oil and petroleum product inventories remain robust. Briefing the media following the outbreak of hostilities in the region, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas […]
NHAI awards 111 Km six-lane Bhubaneswar ring road contract under Hybrid Annuity Mode, completion targeted in around 30 months
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a Letter of Award for the construction of the six-lane access-controlled Greenfield Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) Project in Odisha. The project involves the development of a 111 Km long ring road from Rameshwar to Tangi in three packages under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). […]
India eyes 7,000 Km Bullet Train network by 2039-40; ₹16 lakh crore plan for 4,000 Km high-speed rail corridors over 10 years
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday, 3 March, outlined an ambitious roadmap for expanding India’s high-speed rail network, unveiling a vision to develop 7,000 Km of bullet train corridors by 2039-40. Addressing the Budget Webinar on “Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth: Infrastructure, Logistics & Freight”, the minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved seven […]
Strategic Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line in Uttarakhand sees ₹27,546 crore expenditure, 72% physical progress
Over Rs 27,500 crore has been spent so far on the strategically important Rishikesh-Karnaprayag new rail line project in Uttarakhand, according to the latest government data. The 125 km rail corridor, considered one of the most complex railway construction projects in the country due to its Himalayan terrain, has an original project cost of ₹38,953 […]
Centre urges States to adopt time-bound, outcome-oriented approach for river rejuvenation
The Centre has asked States to adopt a time-bound, outcome-oriented approach to river rejuvenation, stressing sustained compliance and operational efficiency during the 21st Meeting of the Central Monitoring Committee (CMC) on river rejuvenation. The meeting was held under the chairpersonship of VL Kantha Rao, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry […]
India’s industrial output expands 4.8% in January 2026 as manufacturing and electricity drive growth
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 4.8% year-on-year growth in January 2026, according to the Quick Estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The IIP growth rate for January 2026 stood at 4.8%, compared with 7.8% recorded in December 2025. The General Index rose to 169.4 in January 2026 from […]