India and six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council begin Free Trade Agreement negotiations amid $178.56 billion annual trade
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have formally launched negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, marking a major step toward expanding economic and investment ties with one of India’s largest trading partner blocs. The joint statement was signed on Tuesday, 24 February, in New Delhi by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and […]
India, Japan launch ‘Dharma Guardian’ joint military exercise in Uttarakhand
The Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) have begun the 7th edition of their annual joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ in Uttarakhand, aimed at strengthening operational coordination and defence cooperation between the two countries. The exercise commenced on 24 February 2026 at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubattia and will continue until […]
Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off two new express services to strengthen MP-UP-Jharkhand rail connectivity
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday, 24 February, flagged off two new express train services connecting Bhopal with Dhanbad in Jharkhand and Chopan in Uttar Pradesh, aimed at improving passenger mobility and strengthening rail connectivity across central and eastern India. The newly introduced Bhopal-Dhanbad-Bhopal tri-weekly express and Bhopal-Chopan-Bhopal weekly express were virtually inaugurated from […]
Cabinet nod for major Srinagar Airport expansion to increase capacity to 10 million passengers per year
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a ₹1,677 crore project to expand the civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport, marking a major upgrade to aviation infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. Operated by the Airports Authority of India within the Budgam Airbase of the Indian Air Force […]
₹9,072 Crore Rail multitracking projects in Maharashtra, MP, Bihar and Jharkhand get Cabinet nod, to add 307 Km to Railways network
₹9,072 Crore Rail multitracking projects in Maharashtra, MP, Bihar and Jharkhand get Cabinet nod, to add 307 Km to Railways network. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs CCEA has approved three railway multitracking projects with a combined investment of ₹9,072 crore. The projects are aimed at expanding capacity and easing […]
Union Cabinet clears proposal to rename state of Kerala as ‘Keralam’; Bill to be sent to State Assembly
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to alter the official name of the State of Kerala to ‘Keralam’, initiating the constitutional process required to formally change the state’s name. Following the Cabinet approval, the President of India will refer the Kerala Alteration of Name Bill, 2026 to the Kerala Legislative Assembly to seek its […]
Ahmedabad Metro GIFT City-Shahpur extension gets Cabinet nod; ₹1,067 crore project to add three elevated stations
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3.33 Km extension of the Ahmedabad Metro’s North-South corridor from GIFT City to Shahpur, adding three elevated stations to expand connectivity in Gujarat’s rapidly developing financial and urban region. The project will be developed at an estimated cost of ₹1,067.35 crore and is scheduled for completion in approximately four […]
India rolls out National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 with ₹16.72 lakh crore target for FY26-30
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, 23 February, launched the second phase of the National Monetisation Pipeline NMP 2.0, outlining an estimated monetisation potential of ₹16.72 lakh crore over the five-year period from FY 2026 to FY 2030. Developed by NITI Aayog in consultation with key infrastructure ministries, the updated pipeline forms part of […]
VOC Port gets ₹1,500 crore infra boost as Sonowal launches rail, road, green energy and other projects
V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tuticorin is set for a major transformation after projects worth more than ₹1,500 crore were launched on Monday, 23 February, accelerating its shift toward green energy integration, digital modernisation and expanded cargo capacity. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled a series of infrastructure, renewable energy and technology […]
India deploys Mobile Quality Control Vans to monitor highway construction across 4 states, expansion to 11 more likely by June 2026
As India accelerates highway construction, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways MoRTH has launched a technology-driven quality monitoring initiative aimed at ensuring that roads are built to higher safety and durability standards. The Ministry has rolled out a pilot project using Mobile Quality Control Vans MQCVs to closely monitor construction quality on National Highways. […]