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Gadkari Launches ₹3,000 FASTag Annual Pass for Private Vehicles

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2025

 In a move aimed at streamlining highway travel and reducing toll-related delays, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced the launch of a FASTag-based Annual Pass for non-commercial private vehicles. The announcement was made via a post on X (formerly Twitter), where the minister detailed the scope and benefits of the new […]

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Cabinet Approves ₹6,405 Cr Railway Multitracking Projects

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two major railway multitrack projects totalling ₹6,405 crore. Together, these initiatives will lay an additional 318 km of track across seven districts in Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, aimed at significantly enhancing connectivity, alleviating congestion, and reducing logistics costs.

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IRB Infra Toll Revenues Surge to ₹581 Cr in May

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd reported a 9% year-on-year increase in toll revenue for May 2025, reaching ₹581 crore compared to ₹536 crore in May 2024. This growth reflects a combination of strong highway traffic, seasonal travel during school holidays, and new vehicle registrations. The company continues to consolidate its position as one of India’s leading […]

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SC Temporarily Restores NHAI Toll on Madurai‑Tuticorin Highway

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has stayed the Madras High Court’s earlier order that had restrained the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) from collecting toll on the Madurai–Tuticorin stretch of National Highway 138. The order was issued by a vacation bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Manmohan, who also issued a notice to […]

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PM Modi Inaugurates World’s Highest Rail Bridge in J&K

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge on June 6, 2025, a landmark moment in India’s infrastructure journey and a defining symbol of connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. The bridge, soaring 359 meters above the Chenab River, is now the tallest railway arch bridge in the world, surpassing even the Eiffel Tower in […]

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PM Modi Inaugurates World’s Tallest Railway Bridge in J&K

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the world’s tallest railway bridge constructed over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a historic milestone in India’s rail infrastructure development. The bridge, which is a part of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, stands at a remarkable height of 359 metres above the

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Adani Airports Secures $750 Million for Expansion and Debt Refinance

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, has raised $750 million through external commercial borrowings to fuel its next phase of growth. A significant portion of this funding will be used to refinance $400 million in existing debt, while the remaining capital will go toward expanding infrastructure and operational capabilities across six […]

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India to Build First Indigenous Polar Research Vessel

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

In a milestone move aimed at scientific self-reliance, India is set to build its first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV), breaking its dependency on foreign-chartered vessels for Arctic and Antarctic missions. The strategic collaboration was marked by a formal agreement between Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) and Norwegian marine technology

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Assam-Meghalaya Road Severed as NH-17 Washed Away

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

The fury of the monsoon has left a trail of devastation across Northeast India, with over 30 lives lost and vital infrastructure crippled. One of the most severe impacts has been the destruction of National Highway 17 (NH-17), which served as a crucial road link between Assam and Meghalaya. Heavy rains and flash floods have […]

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NH-66 Collapse in Malappuram Triggers Nationwide Safety Audit

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

A serious infrastructure failure occurred on May 19, 2025, when a section of the under-construction National Highway 66 (NH-66) at Kooriyad in Malappuram district, Kerala, collapsed. The incident involved the sudden failure of a reinforced earth (RE) wall and embankment, part of a major widening project being executed by the National Highways Authority of India […]