California’s beaches are disappearing — San Clemente could need 300,000 truckloads of sand as El Niño threatens an already eroding coastSan Clemente is experiencing significant coastal erosion that is diminishing beach space and threatening infrastructure. The city estimates...
27 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
In 1899, a Swiss city built a railway powered by wastewater; wastewater makes one car heavy enough to pull the other uphill without using a motorOpened in 1899, Fribourg's funicular uniquely connects the upper and lower districts by harnessing the power of gravity and wastewater rath...
26 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 2.88 lakh crore in August: MoSPIIn India, infrastructure initiatives monitored by 17 ministries have faced significant cost overruns, totaling approximately Rs 2,88,122 cr...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
A ferry has crossed the Connecticut River at Rocky Hill since 1655; the state still runs it eight months a year, a three-car barge pushed across by a diesel towboatThe Rocky Hill–Glastonbury Ferry holds the title of the oldest continuously operating ferry in the U.S., dating back to 1655. This unique f...
25 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Pittsburgh’s Monongahela Incline has carried riders up Mount Washington since 1870 and still operates as part of the city’s regular transit networkMonongahela Incline in Pittsburgh is a historic cable car system operating since 1870 and continues to serve commuters. It offers scenic vi...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Since 1950, Texas has run the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry for free, 24 hours a day; its 18-minute crossing carries about 1.57 million vehicles a yearSince 1950, the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry has been a toll-free transit option, allowing for easy travel across Bolivar Roads. This model...
24 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
In 1996, a Colorado ski town opened a free gondola as public transit; nearly 30 years later, it still carries about 3 million riders a year between two townsIn Colorado, a unique gondola system has been enhancing connectivity between two towns since 1996, allowing passengers to traverse effortle...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
India’s next consumption wave can’t be built for urban elite alone: FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged corporate India to look beyond affluent urban consumers. Rising incomes will drive future consump...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
In 2003, Mexico's Salinas Victoria used landfill methane to tackle waste pollution; the result made 7 MW, powering 25,000 homes and Monterrey’s public transport network dailySalinas Victoria experience also showed how waste management and energy planning can intersect. The World Bank reports that the plant event...
21 Sep, 2026, 03.27 AM IST
Delhi Metro International Limited to make global debut at InnoTrans 2026 in BerlinDelhi Metro International Limited (DMIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DMRC, will make its global debut at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, showca...
20 Sep, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
India’s metro network is only 216 km short of US: From a single Kolkata line in 1984 to 1,170 km across 26 cities, next big expansion is already underwayMetro expansion news: India’s metro network has expanded significantly since 1984. The operational network now spans more than 1,155 km acr...
19 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
DTC strike enters day 5 as Delhi Metro hits record 82.4 lakh boardingsDelhi Metro saw record passenger boardings as a DTC bus drivers' strike entered its fifth day. Many commuters turned to the Metro, facing l...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
AI goes rogue? How a faulty intelligence report created with a chatbot almost led to a US-China warUS forces prepared to intercept a Chinese vessel based on flawed intelligence. An AI chatbot reportedly misidentified cargo, suggesting nuc...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
Hi-Tech Flow Solutions files DHRP for IPO, to raises Rs 300 cr via fresh issueHi-Tech Flow Solutions has filed its DRHP for a Rs 300 crore IPO comprising a fresh issue and offer-for-sale. The company plans capacity ex...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
MDR could push small merchants, price-sensitive consumers back towards cash: GTRIEffective October 15, UPI payments to merchants (P2M) above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4 per cent MDR with an overall cap of Rs 300. Besides...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Electric mobility a strategic imperative for Viksit Bharat 2047: NITI AayogElectric mobility is a strategic imperative for India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Global shifts and geopolitical friction accelerate the t...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
DTC to deploy AI system for real-time tracking of 6,000+ buses, predict delays and improve servicesDelhi's public bus network is set for a significant technology upgrade. An AI-enabled Bus Management System will track over six thousand bu...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.41 AM IST