No more land acquisition for toll plazas: Future highway tolls to collect tolls from moving vehicles through overhead cameras, eliminating the need to build physical toll boothsNHAI has made Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling mandatory for all future National Highway projects, including eligible ongoing construction. The...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Real-life Temple Run in Pakistan: PKR 1 billion road turns into real-life obstacle course as cars dodge 50 live electric poles: Watch videoA Rs 1.06-billion road in Pakistan's Hyderabad has turned into an unexpected obstacle course, with live electricity poles standing in the m...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Centre approves Rs 989 crore for 39 road projects in KeralamThe Centre has approved Rs 988.75 crore for 39 road development projects in Keralam that will begin in December. The funding will support t...
31 Oct, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Delhi-NCR pollution: CAQM orders construction ban, 50% work-from-home from November 5 to 20The Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented a ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR from November 5 to 20. This measure...
31 Oct, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
In the late 1970s, a Wyoming section of I-80 used 85% recycled pavement; an FHWA review reported that it lasted 12 years before rehabilitationAsphalt recycling has been an effective method for over half a century, playing a vital role in maintaining our roads. However, a recent in...
30 Oct, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
In 2001, Indiana used shredded scrap tires beneath State Road 31; after a year of monitoring, the unusual road fill showed low settlement and minimal internal heatingIn Lakeville, Indiana, a fascinating project incorporated shredded car tires into highway embankments, proving beneficial for waste managem...
30 Oct, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsHere’s one thing that is worth clarifying, because it is in the headlines. Large global technology companies have been announcing heavy spe...
29 Oct, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says no challan for speeding up to 20% over the limit: What he told officials, when challans should be issued & what motorists must knowNitin Gadkari has said motorists should not receive speeding challans for exceeding the applicable speed limit by up to 20%, while those cr...
29 Oct, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Gadkari urges industry to manufacture tunnel boring machines in IndiaNitin Gadkari urged the industry to focus on developing tunnel machinery indigenously due to recent export controls from China. The Indian ...
27 Oct, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Delhi to Haridwar in 1.5 hours next month? Nitin Gadkari says new road projects will boost tourism, jobsUnion Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the opening of new road projects next month. Travel time from Delhi to H...
27 Oct, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Assam cabinet approves Welspun Group's investment proposal to set up manufacturing unit in RangiaAssam's cabinet approved an investment proposal from Weetek Plastic Private Limited to set up a manufacturing unit. The cabinet also amende...
24 Oct, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Centre flags land, green tape hurdles in infra projectsDelays in land acquisition and obtaining various environmental clearances have significantly impacted the progress of infrastructure projec...
23 Oct, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
On a High-way: India revamps highway EPC rules with rating-based deposits, crash penaltiesThe Centre has revised performance security measures for national highway contractors based on their ratings. Contractors rated above 80% w...
20 Oct, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Drill, baby, drill: China turns the screws, India looks for own toolsChina’s new export controls on tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have highlighted India’s reliance on overseas suppliers for specialised infras...
20 Oct, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
China curbs spur push for local manufacturingIndia's government will consult stakeholders on measures to mitigate the impact of Chinese export constraints. China recently imposed new r...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
5 killed as car crashes into state transport bus in Maharshtra's Beed districtFive individuals, including an 11-year-old boy, were killed in a car collision with a bus in Beed district. The accident occurred while the...
18 Oct, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Govt invokes catastrophic failure event clause against 2 highway developersIn a decisive move, the Highways Ministry has invoked regulations regarding catastrophic failures involving two contractors after significa...
18 Oct, 2026, 03.53 PM IST