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Indian Railways' coach overhaul on track for completion in FY28

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brics Summit 2026 ticks all boxes on practical, actionable outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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

Delhi's dichotomy: Big infra projects alongside unauthorised sprawl

Delhi's post-liberalisation growth turned it into a services powerhouse, but housing shortages, unplanned urbanisation, pollution and infrastructure gaps continue to test the capital

Cabinet approves ₹20,000 cr rail multitracking projects in 9 states

Projects across nine states will add about 1,196 km to the railway network, improve freight capacity and connectivity, and are targeted for completion by 2029-30

Western freight corridor goes all the way, to cut transit time 60%

Container operators call for railway reforms to unlock its full potential

Blended finance, leasing models needed to boost e-truck adoption: Gauba

Niti Aayog member Rajiv Gauba said high financing costs, fragmented logistics operations and lack of coordinated corridor planning were holding back e-truck adoption

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

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

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