BSNL installs 97,672 4G sites; over 95,500 already on-air, equipment 5G-ready: govt
BSNL installs 97,672 4G sites; over 95,500 already on-air, equipment 5G-ready: govt informed that as of 15 January 2026, a total of 97,672 4G sites have been installed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), of which 95,511 sites are already on-air, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday […]
India collected over ₹2.27 lakh crore in highway toll in five years: govt
India collected over ₹2.27 lakh crore in highway toll in five years: govt informed that more than ₹2.27 lakh crore in user fees from National Highways was collected over the last five financial years, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday (11 February). In a written reply to a […]
Kavach version 4.0 commissioned on 1,297 Route Km across high-density Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors
Kavach version 4.0 commissioned on 1,297 Route Km across high-density Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors has been successfully implemented on 1,297 Route Kilometres, covering the high density Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah routes, the Ministry of Railways informed the Lok Sabha. The information was provided by Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a […]
Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line to turn longest network corridor with 21 interchanges and fully driverless operations
The Magenta Line (Line-8) of the Delhi Metro network is set to become the longest corridor in the system, featuring the highest number of interchange stations and underground stations, a move expected to significantly enhance cross-city connectivity across the National Capital Region, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said. “In the light of recently sanctioned […]
Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line hits milestone with 99 Km main tunnels, 94 Km escape tunnels and 8 major bridges completed
Construction of the strategic Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line in Uttarakhand has crossed a major execution milestone, with 99 Km of main line tunnels and over 94 Km of escape tunnels completed, while 8 out of 19 major bridges planned along the route have already been finished, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament. The 125 Km railway […]
India-US trade document updated as White House removes pulses and dilutes $500 billion purchase commitment
The White House has updated its fact sheet on the recently announced interim trade agreement with India, making significant revisions to key language and commitments. Notably, the updated document removes references to certain pulses and softens India’s $500 billion purchase commitment to an intention. In the original version released on Monday, the fact sheet stated […]
India set to overhaul defence procurement architecture with draft DAP-2026 focused on speed and domestic capability
The Ministry of Defence has released the draft Defence Acquisition Procedure DAP-2026 and invited comments from stakeholders, outlining a revamped capital procurement framework aimed at force modernisation, indigenous capability and faster acquisition. Prepared by the Department of Defence, the draft seeks to propel jointness, Atmanirbharta and integration while scaling up production to support the growth […]
3.06 crore property cards generated across 1.86 lakh villages under SVAMITVA Scheme; 31 States and UT onboarded
Since the launch of the SVAMITVA Scheme, 3.06 crore property cards have been generated across 1.86 lakh villages, with 31 States and Union Territories onboarded so far, the government informed the Lok Sabha. The Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) Scheme was launched nationwide by Prime Minister Narendra […]
352 infrastructure projects worth 16.10 lakh crore evaluated under PM GatiShakti; 201 sanctioned with 167 under implementation: Govt
As many as 352 infrastructure projects with a total estimated cost of 16.10 lakh crore have been evaluated under the Network Planning Group mechanism of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, out of which 201 projects have been sanctioned and 167 are currently under implementation, the government informed the Lok Sabha. In a written reply […]
Indian Railways successfully conducts first trial of stainless steel containers for salt loading
Indian Railways has conducted its first successful trial using stainless steel containers for transporting salt on the Bhimasar-Gandhidham section under the Ahmedabad Division, aimed at improving safety, speed and efficiency in freight movement. The containers have been specially designed to transport salt and other corrosive bulk materials. Built from stainless steel, they significantly reduce corrosion, […]