New Delhi, 25 Feb 2026: The 109th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG), under the PM GatiShakti framework, evaluated key rail, metro, and airport projects to boost multimodal connectivity, logistics efficiency, and regional development across India. Focus on Multimodal Connectivity and Efficiency The meeting, held at the Department for…
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Cabinet Clears GIFT City–Shahpur Metro Extension
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of the existing North-South corridor of Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC) from GIFT City to Shahpur. The 3.33-kilometre elevated stretch will include three new stations and is expected to be completed within four years. With…
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PM Modi Inaugurates NaMo Bharat & Meerut Metro Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the NaMo Bharat regional rapid train service and the Meerut Metro on Sunday, significantly enhancing connectivity in Western Uttar Pradesh. The launch coincided with a public address and the unveiling of development projects valued at ₹12,930 crore. High-Speed Rail and Metro Connectivity The NaMo Bharat…
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Patna Metro: Malahi Pakri & Khemnichak Stations to Open
Patna Metro is gearing up to expand its operational network with the launch of two new stations, Malahi Pakri and Khemnichak, along the priority corridor. The Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited (PMRC) has announced a trial run scheduled for February 25, 2026, overseen by the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety…
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PM Modi to Launch Namo Bharat, Meerut Metro Feb 22
Meerut: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Meerut on February 22 to inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth approximately ₹12,930 crore, including the full Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor and India’s fastest Meerut Metro. Major Boost to Urban Mobility The Prime Minister will flag off the Meerut Metro and the Namo…
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Mumbai–Navi Mumbai Airport Metro Approved, 20 Stations Planned
The Maharashtra government has approved a long-awaited metro corridor connecting Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with the newly operational Navi Mumbai International Airport. The decision, taken by the state cabinet on Tuesday, marks a major step towards improving regional connectivity and easing airport-to-airport travel across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region….
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Bihar Govt Bans E-Rickshaws on Highways, Citing Safety Risks
The Bihar government has imposed a statewide ban on the plying of e-rickshaws on all national and state highways, citing serious road safety concerns. The decision, which came into force immediately, aims to reduce accidents on high-speed corridors but has triggered widespread anxiety among drivers and daily commuters who depend…
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Delhi Metro Expansion Phase 5A: 3 new lines, 13 stations approved
In a major boost to Delhi’s public transport infrastructure, the Central Government has approved Delhi Metro Phase 5A, expected to directly benefit nearly two lakh daily commuters across the national capital. Decision taken at a Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ₹12,000 Crore Project to Add 16…
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Maharashtra Gets 38 New Railway Projects Worth ₹89,780 Cr
The Indian Railways has sanctioned 38 new railway projects in Maharashtra, covering new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling works across 5,098 km, with a total investment of ₹89,780 crore. Additionally, 98 surveys of 8,603 km have been approved from 2022-23 to 2025-26, underlining the nation’s commitment to modernizing rail infrastructure…