The reform roadmap will be monitored weekly, with cross-functional teams driving execution and feedback loops. As part of its ongoing endeavour to modernise infrastructure and services, Indian Railways, the world’s fourth-largest rail transporter by network size and passenger volume, is set to undertake one reform every week through FY2026-27. Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw...
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With Joshi at the Wheel, Gadkari Joins Hydrogen Car Drive to Signal India’s Clean Mobility Push
Joshi’s drive from Bharat Mandapam to Gadkari’s residence spotlights the government’s push for hydrogen adoption and clean mobility. Union Ministers Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi and Nitin Jairam Gadkari showcased India’s commitment to clean mobility by taking a joint ride in the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in New Delhi on Tuesday. Joshi, Minister...
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DFCCIL Uses GPS to Bust ERC Theft in Ambala, Averts Rail Mishap
In addition to enforcement, DFCCIL is conducting awareness drives in villages to highlight the risks and punishments of railway property theft. In a strong demonstration of vigilance and modern technology in railway safety, the security team of the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL) busted an organised gang involved in the theft of...
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Bhogapuram Airport Nears Completion as GMR Conducts Successful Validation Flight
On completion, Bhogapuram Airport will strengthen connectivity, fuel economic growth, and generate jobs, shaping Andhra Pradesh’s regional development. Marking a major milestone towards operational readiness, the upcoming Bhogapuram Airport in Visakhapatnam successfully conducted its validation flight on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh’s new greenfield international airport is being developed by GMR Aero‑led GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd...
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Union Cabinet Clears $146 Million Delhi Metro Expansion, Adding 16 km and 13 Stations
At the heart of the expansion, the Central Vista corridor promises seamless metro access for 60,000 office goers and 200,000 daily visitors. Even as India is poised to become the second‑largest metro rail network in the world, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved three new corridors for the Delhi Metro,...
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DFCCIL Pushes Fast-Track Plan for Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals
DFCCIL officials stress that construction and operational challenges will be cleared on priority with government support. Key officials at the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerate construction and address gaps in the development of Gati Shakti Multimodal Cargo Terminals (GCTs), prioritising improved logistics and transportation for industries,...
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Noida International Airport Taps Tech Mahindra for 24×7 Cybersecurity Command Centre
Through this strategic partnership, NIA aims to hardwires resilience and cybersecurity into its operations from the ground up. Addressing a critical dimension of airport security, India’s upcoming mega‑airport has signed a landmark agreement to fortify its network and cybersecurity operations. Noida International Airport (NIA) announced a partnership with Tech Mahindra, the Pune‑headquartered global technology consulting...
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Centre Approves ₹8.87 Billion Mumbai Marina to Boost Coastal Shipping and Maritime Tourism
India’s financial capital is set to host a world‑class marina that aims to stand alongside leading global destinations such as Florida, Singapore and Dubai. The Union Government has approved the Viksit Bharat Mumbai Marina project in Mumbai Harbour at an estimated cost of ₹8.87 billion, marking a major push for coastal shipping, maritime tourism and...
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India Begins Hydrogen Car Trials as Minister Joshi Drives Toyota Mirai to Parliament
With this, India has begun a two‑year testing programme that is expected to generate critical insights for scaling up hydrogen mobility nationwide. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, literally took to the driver’s seat while launching field trials for the use of hydrogen in India’s $250‑billion automobile sector. Joshi drove Toyota’s...
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Bharatmala Pariyojana Executes 61% of Phase‑I Highway Targets, Boosts Freight Speed and Connectivity
India’s national highway network has expanded from 132,499 km in March 2019 to 146,560 km, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways has disclosed. Out of 34,800 km planned under the first phase of Bharatmala Pariyojana, 21,248 km have been constructed up to September 2025 under 796 awarded projects, Union Minister for Road Transport...