Qualified firms with expertise in pavement condition assessment and digital infrastructure mapping have been invited to bid for the initiative, which aims to enhance commuter experience through improved road surface quality and highway upkeep. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the countryās premier highway development and maintenance agency, will deploy Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs)...
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Indiaās Renewables Pivot: From Speed to System Strength
Indiaās 2030 clean energy goals will be powered by synchronised renewables, grid upgrades, and market reform, says the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Indiaās renewable energy sector is entering a transformative phase, defined not just by capacity growth but by system strength and resilience. After a decade of record expansion, the Ministry of New...
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IndiGo Expands Saudi Connectivity with Daily Mumbai-Madinah Flights from November 15
With this expansion, IndiGo becomes the only Indian carrier offering direct connectivity between Mumbai and one of Islamās holiest cities, reinforcing its strategic position in the Indo-Saudi aviation corridor. IndiGo, Indiaās largest airline by passenger volume and fleet size, is set to enhance connectivity to Saudi Arabia with the launch of daily, direct flights between...
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Vaishnaw Visits Delhi Station as Railways Set to Run Record 12,011 Festive Trains
On September 23, Indian Railways announced plans to operate 12,011 special trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja, up from 7,724 last year, marking a 55.5 per cent increase. Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw visited New Delhi Railway Station late Tuesday evening to review crowd management at Indiaās second-busiest station, even as the worldās fourth-largest rail...
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UDAN Turns Nine: 15.6 Million Flyers, ā¹90 Billion Invested in Regional Aviation
Since launch, UDAN has operationalised 649 routes, connecting 93 underserved airportsāincluding 15 heliports and two water aerodromesāand flown over 15.6 million passengers across 323,000 flights. Indiaās flagship Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik-Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN-RCS) has completed nine years, transforming air travel for millions and reshaping connectivity across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. On Tuesday, the...
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Indiaās Logistics Cost to Hit Single Digits by December 2025: Gadkari
The Roads & Highways Minister says lower logistics costs will sharply enhance industrial profitability, boost export competitiveness, and elevate Indiaās global manufacturing position. Indiaās logistics cost is set to fall to single digits by December 2025, marking a major milestone in the countryās push for global competitiveness, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin...
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Toshiba Commits ā¹32.32 Billion to Expand T&D Manufacturing in Japan and India
A surge in electricity demand has prompted the company to revise its Ā„20-billion investment announced in July 2024, committing an additional Ā„35 billion to scale up its manufacturing facilities in Kawasaki and Hyderabad. Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba) has announced a Ā„55-billion (approximately $368 million / ā¹32.32 billion) investment to expand its power...
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Embraer-Mahindra Alliance to Deliver C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft for IAF
The alliance will explore manufacturing, assembly, supply chain and MRO opportunities to position India as a regional hub for the C-390 Millennium. In a strategic boost to Indiaās aerospace manufacturing ambitions, Brazilian aerospace major Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra Group have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to advance the C-390 Millennium aircraft for...
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Inland Waterway Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal Operationalised Under PPP Model
The Haldia terminal in West Bengal will be managed by IRC Natural Resources, which won the bid with a ā¹105.03-per-tonne royalty to IWAI. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has formally handed over the Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal (MMT) to IRC Natural Resources, marking a key milestone...
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Digital Monitoring Led to Shutdown of 51 Stalled Projects in Northeast: Scindia
Enhanced digitalised monitoring has resulted in the shutting down of 51 stalled legacy and non-viable projects from 599 reviewed across the Northeast, a first for the region. Enhanced digital monitoring has led to the closure of 51 stalled legacy and non-viable projects across the Northeastern region, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region and...