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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: NHAI

NHAI’s soaring debt poses hurdle to Modi’s $5 trillion GDP goal

Restricting road-building risks imperilling Modi’s target to make India a $5 trillion economy as roads are necessary for socio-economic development.

Should NHAI stop road construction? PMO asks Gadkari’s ministry to respond

The suggestion was communicated in a letter by PM Modi’s Principal Secy Nripendra Misra to highways secy Sanjeev Ranjan, dated 17 August.

Modi govt ‘risks’ National Small Savings Fund by using it to support struggling PSUs

Loans from NSSF to PSUs have risen 500% since 2016-17, though some can’t repay them. Critics say this is govt’s way of keeping fiscal deficit in control.

Modi govt to nudge drivers to go digital at toll plazas — or wait in endless cash line

From December, govt plans to restrict cash payments to one lane at each toll plaza, keeping others reserved for vehicles equipped with ‘FASTags’.

Nitin Gadkari ticks off national infra fund over delay, says many others ready to fund govt

At an NIIF event to sign an MoU with NHAI, Nitin Gadkari says highways sector is economically viable but time is biggest capital.

How NHAI built a Delhi flyover in 4.5 months, with a little help from Parrikar

The new flyover from Parade Road to Dhaula Kuan stands in direct contrast to the nearby RTR flyover, which has faced numerous delays since November 2014.

15,000 deaths in five years due to pothole accidents is alarming, says Supreme Court

This indicates that authorities concerned are not maintaining the roads properly, a bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur said.

India’s national highways have ‘black spots’ and they are dangerous

National Highways Authority of India has identified 506 ‘black spots’ — stretches that have become notorious for accidents.

Judges who uphold equality in court shouldn’t be asking for separate lanes at toll plazas

Why should judges and other so-called VIPs not wait in line at toll plazas just like everyone else?

Make separate lane at toll plazas for VIPs & judges: Madras High Court tells NHAI

The court warned that it would view any violation of the order seriously.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.