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Digdol–Panthyal Twin Tube Tunnels Near Completion, Set to Transform Travel on Jammu–Srinagar Highway

The project consists of twin tube tunnels in the Ramban–Banihal section, with the northbound tunnels measuring 2.6 km and 0.619 km, and the southbound tunnel measuring 3.08 km. These are being built as part of the broader four-laning of NH-44, the highway that serves as the principal road lifeline linking Jammu with Srinagar and the Kashmir Valley.

Israeli AI Drone Firm XTEND Signs $11 Million India Manufacturing Deal with Rayonix Tech

Under the agreement, Rayonix Tech will act as XTEND’s exclusive manufacturing and distribution partner in India for selected platforms. The collaboration is built around XTEND’s autonomy software stack, known as XOS, which powers AI-enabled robotic and drone systems. Reports indicate that the partnership will not be limited to simple assembly work; it is also expected to involve local manufacturing capability, testing infrastructure, distribution support and a technology-transfer component aimed at strengthening operational know-how in India.