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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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...
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MOVIN Express Director Maps Festive Logistics Strategy for 2025: Reliability, Speed, and Scale
In a note released ahead of the festive season, Grégory Goba-Blé outlines how logistics providers like MOVIN Express prepare in advance by expanding infrastructure, optimising distribution networks, and reinforcing coordination across warehousing and transport to ensure seamless service during peak demand. What does it take to steer one of India’s fastest-growing logistics companies through the...
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CISF Takes Charge of Aviation Security at Noida International Airport Ahead of 2024 Operational Launch
CISF will now oversee all aviation security operations at NIA to aligns with national airport security protocols. In a key milestone for India’s newest greenfield airport, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) formally took charge of aviation security at Noida International Airport (NIA) on Monday. The induction ceremony, held at the airport site in Jewar,...
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Inox Solar Begins Production at Bavla Facility, Advances India’s Domestic Solar Manufacturing Ambitions
Inox Solar’s new Bavla plant uses advanced automation to produce high-performance solar panels that generate power from both sides, increasing output, reliability and efficiency. Inox Solar, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Noida-headquartered Inox Clean Energy, has commenced production at its state-of-the-art solar module manufacturing facility at Bavla in Gujarat. The first phase of the plant, with...