National highway contractors must get government permits for foreign workers, ministry clarifiesNational highway contractors must obtain government permits for hiring foreign workers. Any change in concessionaire ownership requires pri...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
NHAI releases new guidelines for high-speed access-controlled national highways to boost safetyNew guidelines for high-speed access-controlled national highways have been released by NHAI. These standards aim to ensure uniformity and ...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
NHAI standardises 4/6-lane high-speed roads: New rules will change lane widths, exits & safety measures for highway driversNHAI has introduced new guidelines for upcoming access-controlled high-speed National Highways to standardise design, improve road safety a...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Bengaluru entrepreneur shares 5 things to check before buying your first property. ‘These can be dealbreakers if missed’Navigating first-time property acquisition demands rigorous due diligence to mitigate high-stakes real estate risks. Before finalizing a la...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
SC to set up special bench to hear NHAI plea against direction to build shelters for stray cattleIn a significant move, the Supreme Court plans to convene a special bench to deliberate on the NHAI's challenge against a directive mandati...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
In 2022, researchers found that salt levels within water-quality guidelines could still damage lake food webs; tiny algae-eating animals were vulnerableA recent international study reveals that current salt limits for freshwater lakes are inadequate. Zooplankton populations significantly de...
20 Sep, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
West Asia crisis: National Highways Builders Federation seeks 3-month extension of road relief measuresNHBF has sought a three-month extension of relief measures until December, citing continued West Asia crisis-related volatility in fuel, lo...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Daily train passengers, take note: Railways is upgrading key systems for safer journeys. Kavach 4.0 across 607.7 km, EI at 7 stations, traction upgrade & 4-lane ROBRailways has approved multiple infrastructure and safety projects across the country, including Kavach 4.0 installation on 607.7 route kilo...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Karnataka college tour rules: Govt bans selfies & reels during trips; 5-day cap, police intimation and certified experts for trekkingKarnataka has introduced stricter safety rules for educational tours organised by government first-grade colleges, banning selfies and reel...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
First-ever full toll suspension: Expressway develops defects weeks after opening; NHAI bans concessionaire for 3 years, seeks Rs 42 lakh daily compensationNHAI PNC Infratech Ban: Following the inauguration of the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway, significant defects were reported, prompting the Natio...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Roads to safety: NHAI to remove stray animals from highways under new MoRTH rulesNew guidelines aim to prevent stray animals on national highways and expressways. This initiative follows a Supreme Court directive to the ...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Road ministry lays out SOPs for removal of stray cattle from NHs and ExpresswaysThe standard operating procedures laid out by the ministry comes after the Supreme Court directive to the National Highways Authority of In...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
PNC Infratech shares tank 20%. What’s triggering the steep plunge on Tuesday?PNC Infratech shares plunged after NHAI extended the debarment of Awadh Expressway to the company for three years, restricting its particip...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
If your car breaks down on a highway, help could reach you faster: How NHAI is upgrading its helpline to quickly dispatch ambulances, cranes & patrol vehiclesNHAI is set to upgrade its 1033 helpline with advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and real-time location tracking. T...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
NHAI makes 80% plantation key to highway completion certificateNational Highways Authority of India now requires 80% plantation coverage for project completion. A minimum 90% sapling survival rate is al...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
No trees, no completion certificate: NHAI mandates 80% plantation and 90% sapling survival along National HighwaysNational Highways Authority of India mandates 80 percent plantation coverage for project completion. A minimum ninety percent sapling survi...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Curing our broken, disturbing roads: NHAI mandates AI-based machine control for highway projectsNHAI mandates AI-based machine control for highway construction projects. This technology uses sensors and real-time data for precise road ...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.10 PM IST