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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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Yamaha rides into 200 cc segment with new YZF-R2, priced at ₹2.30 lakh

Yamaha's first offering in India's 200 cc segment comes with a 204 cc engine producing 26.5 PS of power; deliveries are set to begin by mid-September

Yamaha rides into 200 cc segment with new YZF-R2, priced at ₹2.30 lakh
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 9:11 PM IST

Danish maritime equipment firms eye India's upcoming shipbuilding clusters

Companies see opportunities in vessel equipment, propulsion, ship recycling and green fuels after India announced a ₹70,000 crore maritime support package and new clusters

Danish maritime equipment firms eye India's upcoming shipbuilding clusters
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

How private participation boosted India's infrastructure build-out

Three decades after liberalisation, private capital, PPPs and policy reforms have transformed India's infrastructure landscape, powering connectivity, logistics and large-scale investment

How private participation boosted India's infrastructure build-out
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 12:24 AM IST

India to add 100 merchant ships to its fleet in 5 years: Sarbananda Sonowal

India plans to add 100 vessels to its merchant fleet in five years, with reflagging, shipbuilding support and fiscal reforms aimed at strengthening the domestic shipping industry

India to add 100 merchant ships to its fleet in 5 years: Sarbananda Sonowal
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 12:14 AM IST

DP World to stay firm on its $5 billion India promise despite Gulf war

The ports and logistics major expects its planned investments to materialise over five years and is evaluating avenues for deploying the committed capital in India

DP World to stay firm on its $5 billion India promise despite Gulf war
Updated On : 24 Aug 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

Delhi Master Plan 2047 eyes private investment for 4 mn affordable homes

Plan promotes small-format housing and redevelopment of slums and unauthorised colonies, while pushing high-density growth, transit-oriented development and new transport networks

Delhi Master Plan 2047 eyes private investment for 4 mn affordable homes
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

Cabinet clears ₹13,041 crore rail, highway projects across five states

Four railway projects will add about 410 km to the network, while the 82-km NH-22 project in Bihar will improve connectivity to the India-Nepal border

Cabinet clears ₹13,041 crore rail, highway projects across five states
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

Highway developers seek rethink on revised private-funded model

Highway developers flag concerns over arbitration, traffic-risk allocation and termination provisions, warning that unresolved issues could deter private participation

Highway developers seek rethink on revised private-funded model
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

CAG finds E. coli bacteria in several water coolers at railway stations

Will install 20,000 tank-to-tap filtration systems: Govt

CAG finds E. coli bacteria in several water coolers at railway stations
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

CAG flags 'unhealthy trend' of Railways repaying IRFC from budget grants

The auditor said repayment of IRFC lease charges from budgetary support could deprive the Railways of funds for capital works, while also flagging delays in safety projects

CAG flags 'unhealthy trend' of Railways repaying IRFC from budget grants
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

Railways drops risk-sharing plan with private firms for six rail lines

Changes strategy on proposal to build six rail lines, two months after FinMin panel clearance

Railways drops risk-sharing plan with private firms for six rail lines
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 12:25 AM IST

Parliamentary panel recommends 25% of road budget for public transport

While the complete report was not available at the time of publishing, the panel's recommendations in its statement focused on enhancing bus transport in the country

Parliamentary panel recommends 25% of road budget for public transport
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 9:47 PM IST

Karnataka, J&K lead govt plan for 19 additional national waterways

Five waterways have been identified in Karnataka and three in Jammu & Kashmir as the government seeks to expand environmentally sustainable cargo and passenger transport

Karnataka, J&K lead govt plan for 19 additional national waterways
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 8:06 PM IST

Railways readies ₹1.8 trn PPP pipeline, eyes private role in track creation

The Ministry of Railways has lined up 54 projects worth ₹1.8 trillion for private participation and added two new PPP models, including the Hybrid Annuity Model

Railways readies ₹1.8 trn PPP pipeline, eyes private role in track creation
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 10:35 PM IST

Indian Railways repays ₹1.93 trillion debt in five years, says Vaishnaw

The national transporter paid about Rs 93,000 crore in interest since 2021-22 and roughly Rs 1 trillion in principal as higher Budget support reduced its need to borrow

Indian Railways repays ₹1.93 trillion debt in five years, says Vaishnaw
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 8:44 PM IST

Shipping lines may move away if port tariffs too high: Secy Vijay Kumar

Asks stakeholders to develop a model in which security does not affect KPIs

Shipping lines may move away if port tariffs too high: Secy Vijay Kumar
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

Cabinet approves ₹8,970 crore Guwahati-Tezpur highway project in Assam

The four-lane access-controlled NH-15 corridor will be developed under the BOT Toll model to improve connectivity, reduce congestion and support economic growth in Assam

Cabinet approves ₹8,970 crore Guwahati-Tezpur highway project in Assam
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 8:19 PM IST

Govt suspends toll collection, proposes ban for PNC after expressway damage

The highways authority has suspended toll collection on the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway and initiated action against the concessionaire and officials after a section of the newly opened road developed c

Govt suspends toll collection, proposes ban for PNC after expressway damage
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 9:35 PM IST

Expedite wastewater treatment projects in cities, panel tells MoHUA

Only 17% of sewerage and septage projects under AMRUT 2.0 completed: Panel

Expedite wastewater treatment projects in cities, panel tells MoHUA
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

From Oct 2028, new vehicles may be required to talk to each other

The Centre has proposed making vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems mandatory in new vehicles from October 2028 to enhance road safety and connected mobility

From Oct 2028, new vehicles may be required to talk to each other
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 11:44 PM IST