The new four-lane Farakka Bridge in West Bengal is set to transform connectivity across the region, ending decades of chronic congestion on the ageing Farakka Barrage. Spanning 5.468 km over the Ganga and nearing completion at 96%, the ₹622.04 crore project promises smoother commutes for thousands of residents, students, and…
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Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway Cuts Travel Time
Ahmedabad, February 27, 2026: The 109-kilometre Ahmedabad–Dholera Greenfield Expressway (NE-8) is rapidly emerging as a transformative infrastructure corridor in Gujarat, cutting travel time, strengthening economic connectivity and promoting environmentally responsible construction under the Bharatmala Pariyojana. Strategic Connectivity to Dholera SIR Stretching across Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar districts, the ₹5,800-crore expressway provides…
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PM Modi Highlights Technology Reforms for Viksit Bharat
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the first post-budget webinar of 2026-27 today, focusing on “Technology Reforms and Finance for Viksit Bharat.” Emphasizing that the Union Budget serves as a long-term roadmap rather than a short-term financial instrument, PM Modi called for collective action to achieve the vision of a…
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Nirmala Sitharaman Launches NMP 2.0 Worth ₹16.72 Lakh Crore
New Delhi | February 24, 2026: Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday launched the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0), outlining an ambitious ₹16.72 lakh crore asset monetisation roadmap for FY 2026-30 to accelerate infrastructure development under the Viksit Bharat initiative. The second phase of the National Monetisation…
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Work Advances on 12 New Greenfield Industrial Cities
India’s ambitious plan to develop 12 new greenfield industrial cities has achieved significant progress, with Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) established for all projects, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors appointed for most, and environmental clearances secured for nearly all. The large-scale initiative aims to strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem, attract domestic…
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SAIL Launches सेल-e-BRATION National Creative Challenge
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Steel, in collaboration with MyGov, launched “सेल-e-BRATION: Steel Built India, SAIL Built Trust” on 30th January 2026. The nationwide contest invites citizens to demonstrate their creative storytelling skills through reels, cinematic stories, and digital advertisements. Objectives of…
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Indian Railways Ensures All-Weather Foodgrain Supply to Kashmir
Indian Railways has marked a significant milestone in ensuring food security for the Kashmir Valley with the successful transportation of the first full rake of foodgrains to Anantnag. The achievement demonstrates the growing strength of all-weather rail connectivity to the region and highlights a major shift toward reliable, cost-effective freight…
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India’s Tunnel Revolution: Engineering Marvels Beneath the Surface
India’s rapidly expanding network of tunnels stands as a powerful symbol of the nation’s determination to overcome geography and unlock growth. From snowbound Himalayan passes to dense urban corridors, tunnels are reshaping connectivity, ensuring year-round mobility and strengthening national integration. Once considered niche engineering solutions, tunnels have now become central…
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Navi Mumbai Airport Opens With 48 Flights, 4k Passengers
Mumbai: The long-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) officially began operations on Thursday, nearly three decades after it was first conceived to ease congestion at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The launch marks a historic milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure expansion. The inaugural flight, IndiGo 6E 460 from Bengaluru,…
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Raipur–Vizag Corridor: Speed Meets Opportunity
The Raipur–Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor a 465-kilometre, six-lane greenfield highway linking Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh is set to transform journeys, trade and livelihoods across central and eastern India. Built at a cost of ₹16,482 crore and slated for completion by December 2026, the corridor will cut the current NH-26 distance…