Reinforcing infrastructure as a growth pillar, Budget 2026-27 raised capital spending and announced new dedicated freight corridors, seven high speed rail corridors and 20 new national waterways.
30-km Mangaluru Water Metro Project, estimated to cost under Rs 200 crore, will connect via ferries 17 stations or jetties which will arc around the city from airport.
Polluting vehicles are restricted or regulated in low emission zones. Earlier, Delhi, Agra have taken piecemeal measures to address air quality issues by regulating vehicular flow.
Babu Lal Gaur-led BJP govt’s decision in 2005 to shut down transport corporation citing losses created huge vacuum, leaving most villages deprived of any public transport service.
International Energy Agency says India's oil demand will be driven by diesel/gasoil requirements in contrast to the rest of the world, where EV boom will lead to lower demand.
The corridors, viewed by Modi govt as critical for India's fast-paced economic growth & strategic alliances, will see multiple countries in action, some of whom are seen as adversaries.
Lack of planning & absence of regulations dissuading use of privately-owned vehicles in cities are some of the important factors responsible for slow implementation of the policy in cities.
Transport experts appreciate ‘One Nation One Card’ concept but question need for physical card in time of UPI. Housing ministry officials say upgrading systems, transition 'will take time’.
A conductor ended his life by jumping in front of a train after being sacked from his contractual job with UP State transport for the act of 'dereliction of duty'.
Drivers of autos, private buses, cabs claim financial losses due to Shakti scheme giving free bus rides to women. Around 36 unions have made about 30 demands to government.
Racism is a problem for privileged mainlanders only when it's meted out to them abroad. In their own backyard, it's normalised as 'I was just kidding. Chill yaar'.
Orders issued by Army Headquarters reassign key operational commanders and senior intelligence officials, including the head of DGFI, the country’s premier military intelligence agency.
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