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India Unveils ₹10 Trillion Highway Upgrade Plan

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

The Indian government has launched a massive infrastructure initiative, announcing a ₹10 trillion investment over the next two years aimed at transforming the country’s highway network. The plan is designed to elevate India’s road infrastructure to meet international benchmarks, with particular focus on enhancing connectivity across border and northeastern

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Centre Asks Punjab to Bear ₹1,638 Crore Loss from Toll Plaza Shutdowns

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has informed the Punjab government that it must compensate for the financial losses incurred due to prolonged closures of toll plazas on national highways across the state. The shutdowns, primarily caused by farmer protests between October 2020 and November 2024, have led to a cumulative loss of […]

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CAG Flags Safety Concerns and Cost Overruns in Mumbai Coastal Road Project

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

The Mumbai Coastal Road project, one of the city’s most ambitious infrastructure ventures, has come under serious scrutiny after the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) flagged major concerns regarding safety standards, escalating costs, and questionable construction quality. The draft audit, covering the years 2020 to 2024, focuses on the 10.5-kilometre stretch

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IRB Infrastructure’s Toll Revenue Surges 23% to ₹6,360 Crore in FY25

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd. has reported a strong performance for the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), posting a 23% year-on-year increase in toll revenue. The total toll collection reached ₹6,360 crore, a notable rise from ₹5,169 crore in the previous fiscal, reaffirming IRB’s leading position in India’s highway and expressway infrastructure sector. IRB

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Cabinet Approves New Railway Lines to Enhance Connectivity in Eastern India

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

In a significant move to enhance transportation infrastructure, the Union Cabinet has approved the construction of additional railway lines across the states of Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Odisha. This decision is part of a broader initiative to improve connectivity, facilitate the movement of goods and passengers, and stimulate economic development in these regions.​

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India Becomes Global Leader in Locomotive Manufacturing

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

India has officially emerged as the world leader in locomotive manufacturing, producing a total of 1,681 locomotives during the financial year 2024-25. This achievement places the country ahead of major global players such as the United States, Europe, Australia, and South America, showcasing India’s growing dominance in heavy manufacturing and rail infrastructure.

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Indian Railways to Invest ₹16.7 Lakh Crore by 2031 in Infrastructure Development

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

Indian Railways (IR) has outlined an ambitious investment plan of ₹16.7 lakh crore by 2031 to overhaul the country’s railway infrastructure. This major initiative will target the enhancement of freight corridors, the development of high-speed rail (HSR) systems, and the modernization of over 1,300 railway stations. The Indian government’s focus on infrastructure aims to

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Alstom Delivers 500th Electric Locomotive to Indian Railways

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

Alstom has successfully delivered its 500th fully made-in-India Prima T8 WAG12B electric locomotive to Indian Railways, marking a major achievement in the country’s rail infrastructure modernization efforts. The locomotive, built at Alstom’s advanced manufacturing facility in Madhepura, Bihar, signifies the strengthening of India’s push for indigenous production under the

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Maharashtra Approves Konkan Railway Merger with Indian Railways

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

The Maharashtra government has approved the merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) with Indian Railways, with the condition that the iconic “Konkan Railway” name remains unchanged. This decision follows similar approvals from Kerala, Goa, and Karnataka, marking a major step towards integrating KRCL into the national railway network. Background of

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Government to Introduce New Toll Policy Offering Consumer Concessions

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

The Indian government is set to unveil a new toll policy designed to offer reasonable concessions to highway users, aiming to create a more consumer-friendly tolling system. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced this initiative, emphasizing the necessity of toll charges for funding the nation’s expanding road infrastructure while