Dhruvaksh Saha

Dhruvaksh Saha

Dhruvaksh Saha is a policy reporter, currently tracking developments in transport, infrastructure, and the economy, focusing chiefly on policy and sectoral movements in highways, railways, maritime economy, mass transport, and economic policy planning at NITI Aayog.

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Shipping Min to nudge for U-turn on SCI divestment amid maritime push

Cabinet nod needed to remerge Shipping Corp with land arm

Updated On: 12 Jun 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

PM Modi seeks time-bound goals for Viksit Bharat as global risks rise

PM Modi urged states to set 100-day and long-term targets for Viksit Bharat 2047, stressing energy self-reliance, skilling, AI readiness and better governance

Updated On: 11 Jun 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

Coordinating with stakeholders on safety after recent attacks: Sonowal

The Centre is working with the MEA, Indian Navy, foreign missions and shipping companies to safeguard Indian seafarers amid escalating maritime security concerns

Updated On: 11 Jun 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

JNPA India's top container port in 2025, 22nd globally: World Bank

Container Port Index shows Mundra down 5 ranks, Pipavav best private port in India

Updated On: 11 Jun 2026 | 8:23 PM IST

Cabinet approves ₹2,169 crore Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A linking airport

Six-kilometre corridor to improve connectivity to Ahmedabad airport, support major sporting events and integrate with rail, bus and bullet train networks

Updated On: 10 Jun 2026 | 9:06 PM IST

Centre's ₹19k crore Bengal maritime plan expected to generate 62k jobs

West Bengal's ₹19,209-crore maritime pipeline aims to boost the blue economy, strengthen logistics and create over 62,000 jobs

Updated On: 04 Jun 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

IRCTC turns to AI-powered monitoring to improve train food hygiene

The AI setup is part of the newly established War Room at IRCTC's Delhi headquarters, and is aimed at fostering predictive interventions, according to Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Kumar Jain

Updated On: 03 Jun 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

Cabinet okays ₹9.5K crore scheme for cleaner mobility in Delhi-NCR

Transporters welcome government support but await clarity on fate of existing fleet

Updated On: 03 Jun 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Centre seeks state funding support for urban NH decongestion projects

States can choose from four funding models, including sharing land acquisition costs, to support ring roads, bypasses and elevated corridors around cities

Updated On: 02 Jun 2026 | 10:10 PM IST

Govt explores commercial vehicle driver rating index for skill assessment

The government is exploring a driver rating system and new EV trucking frameworks to improve logistics efficiency and road safety

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Indian Railways approves rollout of first hydrogen-powered train

Indian Railways has approved its first hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route even as experts caution over the technology's costs and scalability

Updated On: 27 May 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

Hyderabad Metro gets Indian Railway Finance Corp lifeline after L&T exit

Interest burden to be lowered by around 300 bps

Updated On: 25 May 2026 | 10:24 PM IST

Exim cargo at India's ports fell by 2% in April amid West Asia conflict

Coastal cargo keeps ports in the green, as crude, fertiliser woes show in cargo volumes

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

RITES to continue West Asia foray, war impact not substantial: Rahul Mithal

RITES will continue expanding in West Asia despite regional conflict, betting on IMEC-linked opportunities and digital trade corridor projects

Updated On: 22 May 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Transporters' body announces 3-day 'chakka jam' in NCR over rising levies

AIMTC has called a three-day suspension of commercial vehicle operations in Delhi-NCR over rising levies, fuel costs, and regulatory restrictions

Updated On: 19 May 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Hudco's loan sanction pipeline includes ₹13,000 crore city projects

State-run lender reports 49 per cent rise in FY26 net profit as it advances urban project financing under the Centre's Urban Challenge Fund

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Road InvIT AUM to grow by 30% to ₹3.9 trillion in FY27: Crisil Ratings

Crisil says toll road monetisation by NHAI and HAM asset sales will continue driving growth in road sector infrastructure investment trusts

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 8:34 PM IST

After PM Modi's call, ministers, NDA chief ministers cut convoy size

Government says Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal focuses on prudent fuel use and reducing import dependence, not fiscal tightening or spending cuts

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 10:00 PM IST

Shipping insurance costs likely to fall 25% with Bharat Maritime Pool

Industry expects sovereign-backed maritime insurance pool to reduce war-risk premiums and improve trade certainty amid geopolitical disruptions

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 9:38 PM IST

Plan to upgrade rail network to 220 kmph, says railways minister Vaishnaw

Railways minister says Ahmedabad-Dholera corridor will serve as a model for future semi-high-speed rail projects across India

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 9:07 PM IST