21 Jan 2026

Delhi's Public Works Department (PWD) is planning to redevelop the Delhi Gate junction on Asaf Ali Road with an investment of INR 4.6 crore. The project will convert the heavily trafficked intersection into an organised urban space featuring a central landscaped island, seating, a fountain, paved walkways, a children's play area, a skating rink, and parking facilities. The plan covers the stretch between Netaji Subhash Marg and Asaf Ali Road, and the contractor will manage clearances, soil tests, as-built drawings, and progress reporting while ensuring smooth traffic flow.Read more

21 Jan 2026

GIFT City is emerging as a preferred gateway for global financial institutions looking to access Indian markets and establish a base for Asia-Pacific operations. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, GIFT City MD and Group CEO Sanjay Kaul highlighted rising global interest driven by India's strong economic growth, stable governance, and regulatory framework aligned with international standards. He said global players see GIFT City as a structured entry route into India and, over time, as a centre for conducting international transactions within Indian jurisdiction.Read more

21 Jan 2026

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced a new rule linking unpaid tolls and user fees on national highways to vehicle no-objection certificates (NOCs) for key services such as renewal of registration and insurance, ownership transfer and fitness certification. Under the revised Central Motor Vehicles Rules, vehicles with recorded but unpaid highway user fees will face denial of NOCs, a measure aimed at reducing toll evasion ahead of the nationwide rollout of a Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrierless tolling system. The provision comes barely a month before MLFF implementation on selected stretches of the National Highway network, where physical toll barriers will be removed and tolls collected electronically. Officials have said a portal will be launched to allow motorists to raise disputes and settle unpaid charges before NOC actions are taken, reflecting an effort to balance enforcement with due process.Read more

21 Jan 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu used a global platform at Davos to outline his vision of developing Amaravati into the world's best city, inviting international investors to partner in the effort. He highlighted India's demographic advantage, strong national leadership and growing global confidence in the country's economy. Naidu said Andhra Pradesh is moving faster than ever, with a renewed focus on speed of doing business. He also underlined India's future role as a global talent hub and a leader in green energy.Read more

21 Jan 2026

Sonepur railway station in Bihar is slated for a major upgrade under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with redevelopment work already more than half complete. The project aims to transform the station into a modern passenger hub with facilities similar to those found at airports, improving convenience, accessibility and safety for commuters. Works include a new station facade, expanded foot overbridge, upgraded passenger amenities, a second exit and renovation of multiple platforms. The redevelopment also incorporates enhanced lighting, digital information systems, landscaped areas and improved waiting and seating areas. Indian Railways hopes the makeover will strengthen Sonepur's role as a key transport centre and align with broader efforts to modernise stations across the country under the national scheme. Completion of remaining works will further elevate the station's status within the East Central Railway division.Read more

21 Jan 2026

The Prime Minister unveiled and laid foundation stones for multiple rail and road infrastructure projects in West Bengal with a total investment exceeding INR 3,250 crore. The initiatives focus on improving passenger travel, strengthening freight movement, and enhancing links between the state and the North-East. Key highlights include the launch of India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, new Amrit Bharat Express services, railway line expansions, maintenance facility upgrades, and a major national highway widening project in north Bengal aimed at reducing travel time and logistics costs.Read more

20 Jan 2026

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has completed the restoration and widening of a 9.3-kilometre stretch of the Delhi-Meerut Road between Meerut Tiraha and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway at Duhai and handed it back to the Public Works Department (PWD). The road has been widened from 7 metres to 10.5 metres on both sides, along with the construction of nearly 6 km of drains to prevent waterlogging. The upgraded stretch runs below the operational Namo Bharat corridor and is expected to improve traffic flow and safety.Read more

20 Jan 2026

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is expanding the Aerocity metro station on the Airport Express Line to develop it into a key interchange hub for Delhi-NCR. The station will connect the Airport Express Line with the Tughlakabad-Aerocity Golden Line under Phase 4 and is also planned to integrate with a future NCR Transport Corporation corridor towards Alwar. Approval has been granted to extend the Golden Line to Terminal 1 of IGI Airport, improving airport access for south Delhi and strengthening regional connectivity.Read more

20 Jan 2026

GAIL (India) Ltd has completed the 694-kilometre Mumbai-Nagpur Natural Gas Pipeline, marking a first-of-its-kind integration of a high-capacity gas pipeline within a narrow utility corridor along Maharashtra's Samruddhi Mahamarg expressway. Built largely inside a three-metre-wide strip, the project showcases the potential of the PM GatiShakti framework to align transport and energy infrastructure while minimising land acquisition and social impact. Despite complex engineering challenges, including difficult terrain in the Western Ghats and multiple statutory clearances, the pipeline is nearing full operational readiness. With significant implications for city gas distribution, cleaner fuel adoption and industrial growth across Maharashtra, the project is now being viewed as a blueprint for future multi-utility corridor development in India.Read more

20 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has launched India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the country's rail network. The fully air-conditioned sleeper service was flagged off from Malda Town railway station in West Bengal and will operate between Howrah in West Bengal and Kamakhya (Guwahati) in Assam, aiming to reduce travel time on the busy eastern corridor by around 2 hours compared with existing services. The train is designed to offer an airline-like experience with modern onboard amenities at economical fares and is part of a broader package of rail and road infrastructure projects worth over INR 3,250 crore unveiled by the prime minister during his visit. The service is expected to boost connectivity, support tourism and improve long-distance travel options for passengers in the region.Read more