Indian Railways Closes Fy 2025-26 With Major Infrastructure Gains
The year also saw a strong push toward domestic manufacturing under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat framework.
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Digital Tolling Gets Teeth: NHAI Brings E-Notices, Double Fee Rule and VAHAN-Linked Enforcement
According to the PIB note, plaza-level assessments found that cash payments contribute to congestion, longer waiting times during peak traffic periods, and transaction-related disputes. A digital-only system, in contrast, allows toll plazas to process vehicles faster and with fewer manual interventions. Government messaging on FASTag over the past few years has consistently pushed the same direction: smoother traffic flow, lower friction at plazas, and a more technology-driven highway network.
Government Clears ₹132.51-Crore Port Connectivity Project at Kandla
The project is being taken up as part of the Sagarmala Programme and is aligned with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, both of which aim to build stronger multi-modal transport networks and improve logistics performance across the country. Construction is being executed by Western Railway on a deposit basis.
PM-wani Crosses 4 Lakh Public Wi-fi Hotspots As India Pushes Wider Broadband Access
The PM-WANI model is designed as a market-driven framework that allows local entrepreneurs to set up and operate Wi-Fi access points based on commercial viability, with the government acting primarily as an enabling policy platform. That structure is intended to widen last-mile internet access without relying solely on large-scale centralised infrastructure, particularly in areas where affordable broadband availability remains uneven.
CSIR Unveils Indigenous Bio-Bitumen Technology to Turn Farm Waste into Sustainable Road Material
The technology, titled “Bio-Bitumen from Lignocellulosic Biomass – From Farm Residue to Roads,” was showcased at a Technology Transfer Event in New Delhi on March 30, 2026, with the aim of enabling large-scale industry adoption. It was jointly developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP).
Holding Areas, Access Control and AI CCTV: Railways Rolls Out New Passenger Management Plan
New Delhi Railway Station has already become the first example of this model in operation. According to the government, the station’s holding area is now serving passengers with a range of amenities including additional ticket counters, automatic ticket vending machines, public announcement systems, electronic train information boards, CCTV surveillance, luggage scanners, door frame metal detectors, uninterrupted power supply, improved lighting, high-volume low-speed fans, fire-fighting and lightning protection systems, RO drinking water and separate toilets for men, women and Divyangjan passengers. Similar arrangements are planned for the remaining stations, though implementation timelines will depend on planning and execution at each location.
Noida International Airport Opens at Jewar as PM Modi Unveils ₹11,200 Crore Aviation Project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport at
New Highway to Open Doors for Buddha’s Sacred Places in Shravasti
The new highway project, planned over a length of 101.51 km, is expected to address a long-standing infrastructure gap that has limited Shravasti’s tourism potential despite its global religious significance. According to the official release, the improved corridor will help cut travel time between Barabanki and Bahraich by nearly half, reducing the journey from around 150 minutes to 75 minutes, while also raising average travel speeds from 40 kmph to 80 kmph.
India commissions 8,000 TPA green hydrogen capacity, keeps 2030 goal in sight
India has commissioned around 8,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of green hydrogen production capacity as
Final location survey begins for proposed Gangtok–Nathu La rail link
Indian Railways has begun the final location survey for a proposed new railway line between