The revised estimate of 9,000-9,500 km, down from an earlier forecast of 9,500-10,000 km, reflects the impact of an extended monsoon and slower project awarding across FY2024 and FY2025. India’s road construction activity is projected to slow sharply in FY2026, with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) expected to execute just 9,000-9,500 km,...
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Delhi Airport Rolls Out E-Arrival Card for Foreign Travellers to Streamline Immigration
The new system enables international passengers to submit arrival information online via secure platforms, helping ease congestion, shorten queues, and support the airport’s sustainability goals by significantly reducing paper usage. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), the country’s busiest airport operator, has rolled out a new E-Arrival Card facility for foreign travellers arriving at Delhi Airport...
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NMIA Secures DGCA Aerodrome Licence Ahead of October Launch
Granted after meeting stringent safety and compliance norms, the licence marks a critical step in NMIA’s transition from construction to commissioning, and is essential for operational readiness. The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), India’s newest greenfield mega-airport, has secured its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), a critical regulatory milestone ahead...
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India Re-elected to ICAO Council with Enhanced Global Support
At the ICAO Council election held on September 27 in Montreal, India secured more votes than in 2022, reflecting growing confidence among member states in its leadership and commitment to global civil aviation. India has been re-elected to Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialised UN agency. Part...
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India’s Renewable Energy Surge: ICRA Projects 35 GW Capacity in FY2026
India’s renewable energy capacity rose 123 per cent to 20.1 GW by August this fiscal, driven by a strong project pipeline and favourable market conditions. However, bidding activity has slowed sharply, with only 3.4 GW auctioned in the first half of FY2026. India’s renewable energy (RE) sector has recorded a robust 123 per cent growth...
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Air Marshal Bharti Calls for Full Indigenisation to Win Future Wars
As future warfare evolves into a collaboration between humans and machines, Air Marshal Bharti emphasised that each phase will demand distinct indigenous capabilities. Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, has called on Indian industry and policymakers to achieve 100 per cent indigenisation within defined timelines, warning that even 99 per...
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Air India, Airbus Launch Advanced Pilot Training Hub in Gurugram
With the launch of this facility, India’s national carrier is consolidating its pilot training infrastructure into a single hub at the Aviation Training Academy in Gurugram. Air India and Airbus have inaugurated a state-of-the-art pilot training centre at the Air India Aviation Training Academy in Gurugram, Haryana. The 12,000 sq m facility will train over...
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India-Bhutan Rail Links Signal Strategic Leap in Himalayan Connectivity
Indian Railways to begin work on Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse lines, landlocked Bhutan’s first-ever rail connections. Six months after the official announcement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit, India has confirmed the construction of two new railway lines to Bhutan, marking a historic step in cross-border connectivity with the “Land of the Thunder Dragon.” Work...
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India Anchors $8 Billion Maritime Investment Wave
Bhavnagar event sees MoUs signed for new ports, shipbuilding clusters, green transport, and financing partnerships. India’s maritime sector is poised for a transformative leap, with potential investments totalling ₹660 billion ($7.9 billion) inked at the recent ‘Samudra Se Samriddhi: Transforming India’s Maritime Sector’ event held on September 18 and 19 in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. According to...
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India’s Deepwater Energy Ambitions Ignite with Andaman Basin Gas Discovery
India’s deepwater energy ambitions received a boost with the detection of natural gas in the Sri Vijayapuram-2 well, raising hopes of a major hydrocarbon reserve, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has confirmed. India’s aspirations for aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in hydrocarbons received a significant boost with the detection of natural gas in the Andaman Basin, located in...