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NHAI plans to use river silt for highway construction in Bihar, aiming to tackle flooding and reduce dependence on agricultural land for construction material

The all-cash acquisition of Evos will give Adani Ports eight European terminals with 6.3 million cubic metres of storage capacity, expanding its liquid cargo portfolio.

An EY-FICCI report recommends a 10-year vessel procurement pipeline to boost shipbuilding, improve demand visibility, strengthen maritime financing and develop domestic supply chains.

Indian Railways transported 145.07 million tonnes of freight in October, up 8.3 per cent year-on-year, aided by higher foodgrain and coal loading, while passenger traffic also rose.

BEML's indigenous B28 trainset is undergoing final squeeze tests ahead of propulsion and climate trials, with a planned operational speed of 249 kmph and capacity for 557 passengers

The defence shipbuilder plans clusters in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, with a proposed investment of Rs 20,000 crore over five to seven years

Jupiter Wagons secures a ₹1,140 crore contract from the Ministry of Railways to supply 2,583 wagons and expects fresh orders worth around ₹2,000 crore in the fourth quarter of FY27.

Afcons Infrastructure secures two EPC contracts for the 24.5-km Jewar Link Expressway and a 6.52-km underground Lucknow Metro stretch, taking its FY27 order wins to ₹19,438 crore

Highways to be ranked on efficiency, safety and user experience

The scheme will offer financial support to domestic container manufacturers until 2039-40, aiming to cut import dependence, bridge cost gaps and boost annual capacity tenfold to 750,000 TEUs

The proposed shipyard, backed by a nearly $4 billion investment from South Korea's HD Hyundai, is expected to become India's largest commercial shipyard once operational

The Centre has amended motor vehicle rules to permit vehicles running on 100 per cent ethanol, clarifying that existing vehicles need not switch fuels or undergo modifications.

Indian Railways reported a rise of 87 coal rakes per day in October compared with a year earlier, as higher power demand and industrial activity drove increased coal transportation

Road ministry tightens highway construction norms, introducing penalties for contractors over repeat fatal accidents and capping subcontracting at 30% of project value

While expressing confidence in the Indian economy, Narayan pointed out that the country's energy import bill, which puts pressure on the rupee, affects dollar returns for investors

NHAI has asked highway developers to use AI-enabled cameras, drones and digital dashboards to detect defects, while builders seek adequate maintenance payments and realistic bids

PM Modi inaugurated and dedicated ₹3,350 crore worth of projects in Ladakh, including Leh airport's new terminal, a strategic road, hydropower facilities and water reservoirs.

Coal loading rose 9 per cent in September, while freight revenue increased 9.3 per cent year-on-year, as Indian Railways transported 135.5 million tonnes of goods during the month

Freight loading rose 6.14 per cent year-on-year, while revenue increased 9.3 per cent to Sep 2025 levels, with coal loading up 9 per cent and daily coal rake supply to power plants rising 11.6 per cen

Delhi Traffic Police maintains its advisory to avoid non-essential travel on Sunday, with 30 diversions in place in central Delhi