IRFC Signs ₹13,527 Crore Metro Deal

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2026

Infrastructure National

Indian Railway Finance Corporation shares rose nearly 3% after the company signed a ₹13,527 crore refinancing agreement for the Hyderabad Metro Rail project. The deal marks IRFC’s entry into urban infrastructure financing beyond its traditional railway-linked business. IRFC Hyderabad Metro

North India State News

Delhi Announces Fuel Saving Steps

By BPN News Desk May 14, 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a series of fuel-saving measures for government offices after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce fuel use and promote wise spending amid global uncertainty. Delhi Government Work From Home Plan The Delhi government has decided to introduce two days of work from home every week for government […]

South India State News

Bengaluru Silk Board Flyover Creates History

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2026

Bengaluru’s long-criticised Silk Board traffic junction has entered a new phase with the opening of South India’s first double-decker flyover, combining road movement and metro infrastructure on the same corridor. Bengaluru Silk Board Traffic Jam Silk Board Junction has long been known as one of Bengaluru’s most congested traffic points, with commuters often facing long

North India State News

Delhi Metro Expansion To Ease Women’s Travel

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the expansion of the Delhi Metro network will make daily commuting safer and easier for women, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two new metro corridors and laid the foundation stone for three more projects in the national capital. Delhi Metro Expansion For Women’s Safety Speaking at the event, […]

South India State News

Metros for Coimbatore & Madurai: Clash Over Approval

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

The Coimbatore and Madurai metro rail projects have been returned to the Tamil Nadu government by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for revisions, triggering a sharp exchange between the Centre and the state. The union ministry cited non-compliance with the Metro Rail Policy 2017 — including urban agglomeration population criteria and technical […]

South India State News

Prime Minister Inaugurates Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line and Vande Bharat Train

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

On August 10, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bengaluru to inaugurate two major transport projects: the Yellow Line of the Namma Metro and a section of the Vande Bharat regional train service. Yellow Line Metro Boosts City Transport The newly opened Yellow Line connects northern and southern parts of Bengaluru, providing fast and efficient […]