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Dhruvaksh Saha

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.

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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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

Govt explores commercial vehicle driver rating index for skill assessment
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

Indian Railways approves rollout of first hydrogen-powered train
Updated On : 27 May 2026 | 11:41 PM IST
Hyderabad Metro gets Indian Railway Finance Corp lifeline after L&T exit
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plan to upgrade rail network to 220 kmph, says railways minister Vaishnaw
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 9:07 PM IST

'Permitted unless prohibited': NITI Aayog's next-gen reforms guidebook

Govt looking to clear regulatory 'cholesterol': Gauba

'Permitted unless prohibited': NITI Aayog's next-gen reforms guidebook
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

Road map set for Indian P&I club, says DFS secretary M Nagaraju

West Asia bound vessels to benefit from coverage under Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool

Road map set for Indian P&I club, says DFS secretary M Nagaraju
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Delhi to enjoy barrier-free toll plaza; tech to save ₹7K cr a year on ops

MLFF tenders ongoing at 108 plazas, plan to cover 700+ in 2026

Delhi to enjoy barrier-free toll plaza; tech to save ₹7K cr a year on ops
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

Commuters rejoice, but toll plaza staffers sense doom at MLFF launch

With manual operations becoming obsolete, many of Mundka's 75 staffers await clarity

Commuters rejoice, but toll plaza staffers sense doom at MLFF launch
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

West Bengal's stalled infrastructure projects to get double-engine boost

Integration of Bengal into global supply chain one of BJP's election pitches

West Bengal's stalled infrastructure projects to get double-engine boost
Updated On : 10 May 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Economist Ashok Lahiri takes charge as NITI Aayog vice-chairperson

Former chief economic adviser Ashok Lahiri assumed charge as NITI Aayog vice-chairperson amid a major overhaul of the government policy think tank

Economist Ashok Lahiri takes charge as NITI Aayog vice-chairperson
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

60% of national highway projects on annuity model facing delays: Crisil

Crisil said most delayed highway projects under the hybrid annuity model have received extension approvals as delays were beyond concessionaires' control

60% of national highway projects on annuity model facing delays: Crisil
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 9:33 PM IST

India drives into an era of barrier-free toll collection with MLFF rollout

Multi-lane free flow system launched in Gujarat; Delhi will be next

India drives into an era of barrier-free toll collection with MLFF rollout
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

Indian shipyards to get right of first refusal in FY27 ship buying plan

Container vessels by SCI, Bharat Container Line dominate order plan

Indian shipyards to get right of first refusal in FY27 ship buying plan
Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 11:16 PM IST