CM Devendra Fadnavis says no flights to shift from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai airport; opposes proposed relocation of international services and proposes alternative plan for Terminal 1 redevelopmentMumbai airport news: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has opposed the proposed relocation of international flights to Navi Mumb...
13 Nov, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
Rent-a-Cab rules eased, fleet can have just five carsThe government believes lowering the threshold will encourage small entrepreneurs, startups and local operators to enter the market. Existi...
13 Nov, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Road ministry doubles performance security for bridge monitoring contracts to 10%The ministry of road transport and highways has raised the performance security for bridge monitoring projects to 10%. This change aims to ...
12 Nov, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Road ministry proposes a simplified Rent-a-Cab scheme 2026; to replace the 1989 schemeThe proposed draft Rent-a-Cab Scheme 2026, which comes into force from January 2027, reduces the minimum fleet requirement to 5 compared to...
12 Nov, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Delhi's river tourism begins with the launch of Yamuna recreational cruise serviceDelhi has launched its first ever recreational cruise service on the Yamuna River to encourage local tourism. This innovative program invit...
10 Nov, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
China’s high-tech ports push raises global trade ambitions, sparks security concernsChina is expanding its global maritime influence through AI-powered automated ports, smart shipping technologies and digital infrastructure...
10 Nov, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Traffic challan disposal dips to 17.8% in Jan-Oct, revenue falls by a thirdOnly 17.8% of traffic challans were disposed of in the first ten months of 2026. The total fine issued was ₹16,903.93 crore, with only ₹2,8...
09 Nov, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Karnataka finds ethanol content above E20 limit in petrol samples, seeks action against OMCsThe Karnataka government has accused oil marketing companies of exceeding the mandated ethanol content in petrol. Tests conducted on petrol...
06 Nov, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Centre proposes 10 new entry points for drug imports into India, Noida airport includedThe Centre has proposed expanding India's authorised import network for pharmaceuticals and medical devices by adding ten new locations. Th...
05 Nov, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
World's highest railway station in Ladakh at 17,244 feet: India planning a Rs 1.3 lakh crore railway line that will break China's recordWorld's highest railway station: India is planning a 489-km Bilaspur-Manali-Leh railway line costing an estimated Rs 1.31 lakh crore. The p...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari flags Indian highways, expressways still lack perfect signageNitin Gadkari highlighted the need for better project preparation and accountability in urban road development initiatives. He expressed co...
04 Nov, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
NHAI will dig up rivers to build highways: 1,078 lakh cubic metres of silt identified to tackle Bihar floods & speed up roadworkThe Centre and Bihar government have launched the 'Nadi Sanjivani' initiative to tackle recurring floods through river desilting while supp...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Sarbananda Sonowal outlines plan to double coastal & waterway freight share to 12% by 2047The Indian government is implementing initiatives to double the share of coastal and inland waterway shipping by 2047. The Coastal Cargo Pr...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.59 AM IST
Road ministry signs MoU with Bihar to use river silt for national highways constructionThe ministry of road transport and highways signed an MoU with the Bihar government for river desilting. This initiative aims to use excava...
03 Nov, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Logistics links, shipping services emerge as key drivers for India's maritime growth: ReportIndia’s next phase of maritime growth will depend on improving logistics, inland connectivity and shipping services rather than simply expa...
03 Nov, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
National highways face a report card test: Govt to assess potholes, road safety, congestion, toll plazas and user experienceThe road transport and highways ministry is introducing a rating system to assess the performance of national highway corridors and improve...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Road ministry to assess and rate all national highwaysIn a notification issued on Thursday, the ministry of road transport and highways said it will assess the overall performance of highways o...
29 Oct, 2026, 02.33 PM IST