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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Delhi protests: Can't use hammer to kill fly, says SC amid stringent curbs

The Supreme Court has directed authorities to avoid a blanket shutdown of transport services in Delhi amid a major security clampdown ahead of a protest seeking the CEC's resignation

Updated On: 09 Oct 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

Railways cancels all mail, express trains reaching Delhi on Saturday

The cancellations cover trains departing their source stations after 2 pm on Friday and scheduled to reach New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday, amid planned protests

Updated On: 09 Oct 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

78 incidents involving Indian seafarers in Hormuz, 139 sailors in Strait

Shipping Secretary Vijay Kumar said 78 incidents involving Indian seafarers have been reported since the Iran war began, while eight vessels of Indian interest remain in Hormuz

Updated On: 08 Oct 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

PM Modi calls for rules-based maritime order amid rising Hormuz tensions

Modi stresses shared prosperity and responsibility at Sagarmanthan, as the shipping ministry announces an industry coalition for the India-EU Green Shipping Corridor

Updated On: 07 Oct 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

Global turmoil may mean multiple routes for IMEC to keep trade resilient

Gerard Mestrallet says IMEC needs agility and multiple routes to account for contingencies that could choke parts of the trade network connecting three continents

Updated On: 06 Oct 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

India sets up unified transport authority to reshape infra planning

The ITLA will function as the apex body for integrated transport and logistics planning, research, project appraisal and monitoring, policy support and data analytics

Updated On: 06 Oct 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

GST Council may give export status to clinical trials for overseas sponsors

GST Council may ease tax treatment for highway concessions, e-commerce deliveries and services between foreign shipping lines and their Indian offices

Updated On: 05 Oct 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

Indian Railways' coach overhaul on track for completion in FY28

1,600+ older rakes converted as safer Linke Hofmann Busch stock takes the rails

Updated On: 23 Sep 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

Govt extends green clearances for ports, dredging projects to up to 30 yrs

Environmental clearances for ports, harbours, breakwaters and dredging will be valid initially for 20 years, with extensions of up to another 10 years

Updated On: 23 Sep 2026 | 12:01 AM IST

Govt allows easier exit from hybrid annuity highway projects under new MCA

The revised model concession agreement introduces harmonious substitution for stuck HAM projects and clarifies compensation for delays attributable to the authority

Updated On: 22 Sep 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

Oman's Sohar Port terminals reaching out to Indian logistics firms

India-Sohar feeder services 4x since West Asia crisis, says Raid Al Rubaiey

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 12:33 AM IST

Govt holds firm on UPI MDR as Opposition mounts pressure for rollback

Finance Ministry rejects claims of US pressure behind UPI MDR, as Opposition parties and trader groups demand reconsideration of the new merchant fee

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 12:38 AM IST

Niti seeks exploration, regulatory reforms to boost metals and ores trade

Niti Aayog cites dependence on critical mineral imports and the sector's exposure to the EU's carbon border levy while recommending exploration and regulatory reforms

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 10:26 PM IST

Faster, heavier, double-stacked: How two DFCs are transforming rail freight

The Eastern and Western DFCs now carry around 14 per cent of rail freight despite forming just 4 per cent of the network, cutting transit times and freeing capacity

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 10:10 PM IST

Brics Summit 2026 ticks all boxes on practical, actionable outcomes

BRICS Summit: India pushes practical cooperation as China, Russia pitch their priorities

Updated On: 13 Sep 2026 | 11:49 PM IST

Brics 2026: PM Modi warns against weaponising technology, critical minerals

As the two-day Brics Summit concluded, Modi stressed resilient supply chains and inclusive technology, while Xi proposed initiatives spanning AI, trade and manufacturing

Updated On: 13 Sep 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

Railways' freight loading up 5.4% to 137.9 million tonnes in August

Freight revenue rose 6.27 per cent year-on-year in August, while five new Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals were commissioned, taking the total number to 149

Updated On: 13 Sep 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Brics declaration eyes deeper cooperation on sustainable transport systems

Brics nations seek deeper cooperation on sustainable transport, resilient supply chains, urban mobility and infrastructure under the New Delhi Declaration

Updated On: 12 Sep 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

Drydocks World signs agreement with Cochin Shipyard for Kochi unit

The 50:50 joint venture will operate, consolidate and expand the international ship repair facility in Kochi, adding capacity to service a wider range of vessels

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Brics 2026: West Asia tensions, energy supplies may top summit agenda

West Asia conflict and energy security could dominate the BRICS Summit, with members also expected to discuss critical minerals, clean energy, transport and trade

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 12:36 AM IST