The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways reports that on the first day of operations, over 41,500 cars passed through the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat-Bharuch stretch of NH-48 in Gujarat. This toll system was the first of its kind in India. The National Highways Authority of India implemented the system so that drivers […]
Government fact-checking body PIB Fact Check dismissed viral allegations of a catastrophic power crisis on Sunday, stating that there is no coal shortage or system failure in the country and that the reports are false. A tweet claiming record electricity demand of 277 GW, major coal shortages at thermal facilities, and load-shedding in many regions […]
A major milestone in North India’s aviation infrastructure will be reached on June 15 when Noida International Airport begins commercial airline operations. The launch comes after Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security approved its Aerodrome Security Program, ensuring that all operational protocols and safety measures match regulatory criteria. Once […]
Ravi K has succeeded D K Sunil, who retired on April 30, 2026, as the 22nd Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Ravi K. has worked in the aerospace, defence, manufacturing, and electronics industries for over 30 years. He was Director (Operations) at HAL before, where he helped the business achieve Maharatna […]
Vishvajit Sahay has assumed charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence, according to an official statement. A 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), he previously served as Controller General of Defence Accounts. An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College and a law graduate, Sahay brings over three decades of experience […]
An important milestone in the digitisation of India’s highways was declared by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari with the launch of the country’s first barrier-less Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll system at Chorayasi Toll Plaza. The system allows for toll collection without vehicles having to stop on the NH-48 corridor, which runs between Surat and Bharuch. […]
Hardeep Singh Puri, India’s minister of petroleum and natural gas, stated that, despite the continuous volatility in global energy markets, the country’s petrol and diesel prices had remained stable for more than four years. Global energy dynamics have been profoundly affected by geopolitical tensions, disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, conflicts, and supply chain issues, […]
In an effort to enhance railway administration in Andhra Pradesh, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the South Coastal Railway Zone will be created and announced by the government, beginning June 1. To improve connection between ports, tourist hubs, and big cities, the state has been allocated a record-breaking Rs 10,134 crore for rail projects, […]
The government has prioritised the textiles and handicrafts sector because of the high employment intensity in the industry. Despite import problems associated to the Strait of Hormuz closure, the sector’s natural gas supply has been maintained at 80% of its recent average usage. In order to maintain continuity for domestic demand and bridge supply gaps, […]
As part of its initiative to enhance financial inclusion in rural India, India Post Payments Bank has introduced a zero-balance savings account specifically for Self Help Groups (SHGs), which allows for a maximum value of ₹2 lakh. Implemented by the Department of Posts, the effort aims to offer SHGs a straightforward, easily accessible, and reasonably […]
