Nearly 30% of pedestrian deaths occur on national highways, not just city roadsShocking data reveals nearly 30% of over 1.8 lakh pedestrian deaths between 2019-2024 occurred on national highways, not just busy cities. ...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
China's anti-desertification drive restores 10 million hectares in five years, targets 6.7 million more by 2030China has restored over 10 million hectares of desertified land and nearly 2 million hectares of rocky desertification during the 14th Five...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Man Industries bullish on Gulf after US-Iran truceIndian construction companies are set to gain from Middle East rebuilding. Man Industries acquired a Saudi Arabian firm, boosting its capac...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Govt targets 69% jump in FY27 rural road constructionIndia plans to construct 26,474 kilometers of rural roads this financial year. This target marks a significant 69% increase in road buildin...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after construction zone incidentsWaymo, a leading robotaxi company, has recalled almost 4,000 driverless cars. This action follows incidents where vehicles entered highway ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
CBI raids 8 locations in Bengal in bank fraud casesThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched extensive operations throughout West Bengal, targeting bank fraud involving a stagge...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Govt plans financial aid for contractors to provide temporary homes to labourers at project sitesHousing Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced plans to financially assist contractors for temporary labourer housing at project sites, fun...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsFrom a macro perspective, it is clearly a good time to be bullish. But as valuations remain high in parts of the market despite the recent ...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Major boost to Meghalaya's infrastructure as Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stones of 6 National Highway projectsMeghalaya's infrastructure receives a major boost with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurating and laying foundation stones for six highw...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Nepal's foreign minister visits China after calling on regional rival IndiaNepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met China's top diplomat following a recent visit to India, presenting a challenge for Beijing's reg...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Centre clears Rs 1,663-crore first phase of Kollam-Theni NH project: Cong MP SureshThe Centre has approved Rs 1,663.15 crore for the first phase of the Kollam-Theni National Highway development. This covers a 54.37-km stre...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
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...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
NHAI flags off asset monetisation for FY27The National Highways Authority of India has started its asset monetisation drive for the current financial year. Bids were opened for two ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
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...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
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...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
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...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
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 ...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.27 AM IST