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Breakthrough in ZojiLa Tunnel paves way yr-round Ladakh linkUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari inspected the Zojila Tunnel. He triggered the final breakthrough of this strategic project. The tunnel connect...
At Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesIn Texas, SpaceX's bustling Starbase is a double-edged sword, fueling economic growth while drawing thrill-seekers to the area. Unfortunate...
At Elon Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesSpaceX's rapid expansion in South Texas, centred around its Starbase facility, is bringing economic benefits and global attention. However,...
Zojila tunnel breakthrough to bring Ladakh closer to all-weather accessThe Zojila Tunnel project has reached a major milestone with its final breakthrough. This 13.153-km tunnel will provide all-weather road ac...
Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
Chenani-Nashri's two-lane tube tunnel gets green light: Union Minister Jitendra SinghA new two-lane tunnel will be built parallel to the Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee tunnel. This project, announced by Union Minister Jitendra Si...
Final rock falls at Zojila: India completes breakthrough in world's longest bi-directional road tunnelIndia has achieved a monumental breakthrough with the completion of excavation for the 13.153-km Zojila Tunnel. This engineering marvel, co...
Toll collection against construction services provided to NHAI taxable: Rajasthan HCRajasthan High Court ruled toll collection rights are taxable consideration for highway construction. This decision impacts public-private ...
Quote of the Day by Jean Baudrillard: ‘Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth’ - French sociologist’s provocative take on identity in an appearance-obsessed worldQuote of the Day by Jean Baudrillard: “Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth.” Decades before social media and i...
Hindustan Construction Company secures Rs 127 crore Bhutan hydropower project contractHindustan Construction Company Ltd (HCC) has won a Rs 127 crore contract in Bhutan. The deal is for construction works at the Wangchhu Hydr...
India, UK unveil new initiatives on critical minerals, maritime securityIndia and the UK are embarking on an exciting journey of collaboration. With the unveiling of a significant trade deal and a strategic defe...
Saudi Arabia is covered in sand, yet it imports millions of tons every year, and the reason lies in a tiny detail hidden in every grainSaudi Arabia imports sand from Australia for its massive construction projects. Desert sand is unsuitable for building concrete. River sand...
Airlines' fuel, vehicle replacement & roadways in focus as Cabinet announces key decisions worth Rs 30,290 croreThe Union Cabinet has approved significant development initiatives totaling Rs 30,290 crore. A key focus is providing Rs 10,000 crore in bu...
Cabinet approves Rs 4,415 crore upgrade of 233 km NH-347B in Madhya PradeshThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a Rs 4,415.60 crore project to upgrade and widen NH-347B in Madhya Pradesh. The 233....
India, Myanmar agree to deepen trade ties, push connectivity projects and security cooperationIndia and Myanmar are embarking on a new chapter of friendship. In a recent summit, the leaders agreed to deepen ties focusing on economic ...
Banks want arbitration restored for infra disputes above ₹10 croreBanks want arbitration back for big infrastructure disputes. They fear new rules will slow down payments and hurt sector funding. The gover...
Centre, Delhi govt working on six road projects to decongest major NCR intersections: CM GuptaDelhi and the Centre will jointly build six major road projects. These aim to ease traffic between Delhi and NCR cities. Projects include e...
NHAI lines up 17 highway assets spanning 1,692 km for monetisation in FY27National Highways Authority of India plans to monetize 17 highway assets spanning over 1,600 km in FY 2026-27. These stretches are located ...
Highways ministry approves Rs 1,428 crore for four-lane Thiruvarur bypassThe Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved over Rs 1,400 crore for a new 4-lane Thiruvarur bypass in Tamil Nadu. This 14.9 km...
2025 landslide in Shimla Act of God, NHAI tells NGT, rejects compensation claimThe National Highways Authority of India has told the National Green Tribunal that it is not liable for compensation for agricultural land ...