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Jharkhand CM Soren flags 'unacceptable condition' of Chandil–Tata railway section
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has expressed concern over the 'unacceptable condition' of the Chandil–Tata rail section, highlighting consistent hours-long delays for passenger trains over the past two years. He urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to prioritize passenger services and expedite infrastructure projects, questioning the railway's priorities regarding passenger time versus freight transport.
Andhra Pradesh govt notifies five model e-mobility cities under EV policy 4.0
Andhra Pradesh has launched its Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy 4.0. Five cities, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Nellore, and Tirupati, are now model e-mobility hubs. The state aims to boost electric vehicle adoption with new charging infrastructure and green corridors. This initiative will improve transport efficiency and reduce pollution across the state.
Road ministry to prioritise slope stabilisation
Road safety in hilly regions is set to improve. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will now focus on stabilizing slopes before building roads in mountainous areas. This initiative aims to ensure long-term safety and durability of road infrastructure.
SCI considers starting service to West Asia: Official
Shipping Corporation of India might begin services to West Asia. This move aims to help transport stranded cargo. The decision follows deliberations. Around 19,500 Indian seafarers are in the Middle East. Some do not wish to return. Tensions in the gulf have impacted vessel movement. India is coordinating with Iran for safe passage.
Petrol may vanish from your nearby pump, but that would be fine
India is accelerating its move away from petrol and diesel, signaling a post-fossil fuel era for transport. Driven by economic, environmental, and geopolitical factors, the nation is embracing alternatives like ethanol, hydrogen, and electricity. Policy shifts, including formal recognition of high-ethanol fuels, pave the way for this significant transition, impacting consumers and the auto industry.
PM Modi inaugurates 594 km Ganga Expressway connecting Meerut to Prayagraj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway, a Rs 26,230 crore project connecting Meerut to Prayagraj. This six-lane corridor will reduce travel time to six hours and includes an emergency landing facility. The expressway is envisioned as an economic corridor, enhancing connectivity for farmers and integrating with other major transport links.
India craves a sweet fix for crude addiction. Can it work?
India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farmer incomes. Recent policy changes support higher ethanol blends in vehicles and even aviation fuel. The nation is moving towards E20 and exploring E100. This push is a coordinated effort across agriculture, energy, and transport sectors.
More relief steps may be on the way for highway contractors as West Asia war drags
The road transport ministry is considering additional relief for highway contractors as West Asia tensions drive up input costs and disrupt supply chains. Proposed measures include price compensation, timeline extensions and improved cash flow support, after industry bodies flagged that earlier interim relief fell short of addressing mounting financial stress.
Delhi EV policy 2026: From subsidies and scrapping incentives to tax exemptions, all you need to know
Delhi is accelerating its electric vehicle adoption with new incentives, including purchase subsidies and scrapping benefits for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and cars. The city is also implementing road tax exemptions and mandates for electrification, aiming for a cleaner transport future.
No addition of petrol, diesel vehicles to delivery, ride aggregator fleets in Delhi: Draft EV policy
Delhi EV polocy: The nationak capital is set to electrify its transport sector. New petrol and diesel vehicles will not join delivery and ride aggregator fleets starting this year. From 2027, only electric auto-rickshaws will be registered. Incentives are offered for electric three-wheelers to encourage adoption. This policy targets high-usage vehicles to reduce pollution.
UK awards $510 million to Tata's Agratas for Somerset EV battery gigafactory
Britain is providing 380 million pounds to Agratas, the battery division of India's Tata Group. This funding supports a new electric vehicle battery gigafactory in Somerset. The plant will boost domestic EV battery production and strengthen supply chains for zero-emission transport. It is set to be Britain's largest EV battery facility.
IndiGo's incoming CEO flags gap in India's long-haul capacity, calls wide body jet shortage a ‘scandal’- Report
Walsh is currently the director general of the International Air Transport Association. He succeeds Pieter Elbers who resigned as IndiGo's CEO in March this year, citing personal reasons