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Karnataka Minister Patil blames Centre's UDAN policy for Shivamogga flight suspension, says aviation policy set for Cabinet nod
Karnataka is preparing to present a new civil aviation policy aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and airport management. The policy suggests financial help and viability gap funding to bolster state-operated airports. Minister MB Patil criticized the Centre for inadequate support related to flight operations. He held the Union government accountable for the ethanol production crisis affecting local sugar mills.
US opens probe into 2,895 Waymo vehicles over school bus safety violations
NHTSA said it was reviewing whether a software update implemented by Waymo under a December 2025 recall adequately addressed a defect that could cause Waymo vehicles to pass school buses displaying flashing red lights or extended stop arms after initially slowing or stopping.
Biggest tunnel boring machines coming to Mumbai: Giant TBMs to dig twin Coastal Road tunnels between Kandivli and Malad; check route, project details
Mumbai's 22-km Versova-Dahisar Link Road project has moved closer to the construction stage, with two giant tunnel boring machines undergoing factory tests in Chennai. The 15.6-metre TBMs will excavate 3 km of the proposed 3.9-km twin underground road tunnels between Malad and Charkop, nearly 40 metres below ground. Scheduled for launch in May 2027, the machines will be transported to Mumbai in parts on around 100 trailers. Here is a look at the tunnel project, construction challenges, traffic benefits and environmental concerns.
From 'Dilli Calling' to 'Gurgaon on My Mind': Why India needs songs that put its cities on the map
American music has turned cities, roads and states into cultural icons, giving places identities beyond geography. India has a few memorable location-based songs but needs more music that celebrates its own towns, cities and highways. Rather than relying on exotic foreign backdrops, filmmakers should make ordinary Indian places legendary through music.
Amit Shah to inaugurate, lay foundation stones for projects worth Rs 1,024 crore in Gujarat
Key projects being unveiled include a major flyover on the busy Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) Highway, the Jodhpur Knowledge Hub, and an Urban Health Centre in Gota, along with housing allotment initiatives for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) beneficiaries.
Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, Assam Rifles & Army launch search ops
Security forces in Manipur are actively searching for individuals involved in recent civilian killings and arson incidents. The police are coordinating efforts with multiple security agencies to conduct operations in affected areas. A six-day shutdown called by the Committee on Tribal Unity has been paused after negotiations with the government.
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Nepal PM seeks $2B package ahead of visit
Nepal is preparing to request a $2 billion economic package from India during Prime Minister Balen Shah's upcoming visit. The package includes $1 billion in credit for infrastructure projects and $1 billion in grants for highway upgrades and post-flood reconstruction. Additionally, Nepal will advocate for new air routes between the two countries during the visit.
FDA suspends 43 food business licences across Maharashtra during Diwali inspections
Maharashtra FDA took action during a special Diwali enforcement drive by suspending 43 food business licenses. Inspections were conducted across seven divisions in the state, which included major cities like Mumbai and Nashik. Violations of food safety requirements led to the suspensions and the seizure of food articles worth Rs 63.09 lakh.
NHAI issues guidelines to standardise design and infrastructure for multi-lane free flow tolling
NHAI, in a statement, said the guidelines will ensure that upcoming and ongoing national highway projects are equipped to support MLFF-based barrier-free toll collection without requiring vehicles to stop at toll booths.
Nitin Gadkari says UP farmers will soon produce hydrogen from water that will run planes, cars and trains
Nitin Gadkari's hydrogen plan: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says Uttar Pradesh farmers will soon produce hydrogen from water and agricultural waste that will power aircraft, cars and railway engines. He also highlighted ethanol production, alternative fuels and the state's potential to become an energy exporter from a net importer. The state was known as Bimaru state.
Nitin Gadkari wants to change how India's city roads are built; after highways, he's turning his attention to engineers, quality and accountability
Nitin Gadkari has called for a national mission on urban roads, stressing better project preparation, skilled engineers and accountability. Speaking at MARG 2026 in New Delhi, he also highlighted integrated planning between road, metro and rail agencies and showcased urban road development models in Bengaluru and Uttar Pradesh.
Ripik.ai in talks to raise Rs 150 crore from Gaja Capital
The startup deploys its hardware and software systems at large manufacturing and industrial units, including cement and steel plants, using cameras, sensors and proprietary AI models to monitor equipment, materials and production processes. It counts Accel and Venture Highway (now merged with General Catalyst) among its existing investors.
Two soldiers killed as army vehicle plunges into gorge in Ladakh
Two Army personnel were killed after their vehicle plunged into a 600-foot-deep gorge at Namika La Pass on the Kargil-Leh national highway on Wednesday. The accident occurred around 1.30 pm when the vehicle veered off the road. Rescue teams recovered the bodies of the driver and co-driver and shifted them to a nearby hospital for postmortem examination.
Nitin Gadkari flags Indian highways, expressways still lack perfect signage
Nitin Gadkari highlighted the need for better project preparation and accountability in urban road development initiatives. He expressed concern over the lack of proper signage on Indian highways and its role in accidents. Gadkari mentioned nearly 5 lakh road accidents each year, causing 1.8 lakh deaths in India. He proposed that urban planning requires integrated approaches among various transport agencies to optimize public resources.
NHAI will dig up rivers to build highways: 1,078 lakh cubic metres of silt identified to tackle Bihar floods & speed up roadwork
The Centre and Bihar government have launched the 'Nadi Sanjivani' initiative to tackle recurring floods through river desilting while supporting highway construction. Under the agreement, NHAI will use 1,078 lakh cubic metres of excavated silt and sand in ongoing and upcoming national highway projects. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the initiative could serve as a model for other states.
ED raids Punjab AAP MLA, family in PMLA case
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on premises connected to AAP Punjab MLA Amandeep Kaur Arora. The investigation is linked to allegations of fraudulent acquisition of government properties. A total of seven premises, including residences of Arora and her family, were searched. This case originates from a June 2024 FIR filed by Punjab Police regarding government land mutation.
Road ministry signs MoU with Bihar to use river silt for national highways construction
The ministry of road transport and highways signed an MoU with the Bihar government for river desilting. This initiative aims to use excavated silt in ongoing and future National Highway construction projects. A total of 1,078 lakh cubic metres of silt is planned for utilization in 43 highway projects in Bihar.
No more land acquisition for toll plazas: Future highway tolls to collect tolls from moving vehicles through overhead cameras, eliminating the need to build physical toll booths
NHAI has made Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling mandatory for all future National Highway projects, including eligible ongoing construction. The new system will use overhead gantries, FASTag readers and number plate recognition cameras instead of conventional toll booths. Toll plazas will have up to eight tolling lanes, reducing land requirements and vehicle queues.
Karnataka bandh: Sugarcane farmers protest at Vijayapura toll gate over demand for Rs 5,500 per tonne
Protests by sugarcane farmers took place at the Hittinahalli toll gate in Vijayapura district. They demanded a price of Rs 5,500 per tonne for their sugarcane amidst a statewide bandh. Farmers expressed their dissatisfaction with both state and central governments regarding the support price dispute. Meanwhile, responses to the bandh varied in Belagavi city, where most services remained operational.
Karnataka sugarcane growers stage demo to press for their demands, district officials impose restrictions
Farmers in North Karnataka are intensifying their protest over the procurement price of sugarcane and other related issues. They staged blockades and sit-ins across several locations including Belagavi and Dharwad. The farmers are demanding a fair price of Rs 5,500 per tonne for sugarcane and other reforms. Local administrations have imposed prohibitory orders to prevent further protests on highways.
Security and compassion must go hand in hand: Sakina Itoo on convoy halts
Sakina Ittoo raised concerns regarding frequent traffic stoppages on the Srinagar-Anantnag-Kulgam-Qazigund National Highway. She emphasised the negative impact on ambulances and students during Army convoys. Ittoo called for practical traffic management measures that prioritise public well-being alongside security. The practice of stopping vehicles has been described as harassment and humiliation by locals and politicians. Ittoo appealed to authorities to balance security needs with the needs of citizens.
NWS Fairbanks winter storm warning: Could 15 inches of snow bury highways in Alaska? See areas facing hazardous travel conditions
Alaska is bracing for heavy snowfall, with up to 15 inches forecast in parts of the state under a winter storm warning from NWS Anchorage. NWS Fairbanks has also issued separate winter weather advisories, warning of additional snowfall and hazardous driving conditions along key highway routes. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions, the advisory read.
In Burgundy, France, 17,000 tonnes of discarded foundry sand went beneath RN 80; two years later, tests found good road strength and no environmental impact
In Burgundy, France, engineers have made strides in sustainable construction by incorporating about 17,000 tons of foundry sand waste into a highway project. This initiative sought to assess the safety and efficiency of using recycled materials in roadwork. Over two years of observation, the highway demonstrated commendable structural integrity with no adverse environmental effects, emphasizing a notable shift towards utilizing industrial waste and easing landfill burdens for sustainable practices.
Bhutan GLOF washes away Gasa hot spring complex, damages highway; assessment underway
Sintaphu Lake in Bhutan experienced a glacial lake outburst flood that washed away a hot spring complex. The Punakha-Gasa highway also suffered significant damage, leading to road closures. Authorities are assessing the situation and advising avoidance of non-essential travel in affected areas. Precautionary evacuations were executed as floodwaters reached nearby communities. Flood advisory alerts were issued in India for regions along the Sankosh River.
National highways face a report card test: Govt to assess potholes, road safety, congestion, toll plazas and user experience
The road transport and highways ministry is introducing a rating system to assess the performance of national highway corridors and improve the experience of road users. Highways will be ranked on three parameters: efficiency, safety and user experience, with separate criteria for expressways and designated high-speed corridors. Factors such as congestion, road conditions, accident rates, fatalities and toll plaza facilities will determine the ratings.
Road ministry to assess and rate all national highways
In a notification issued on Thursday, the ministry of road transport and highways said it will assess the overall performance of highways on three main parameters including highway efficiency, highway safety and user experience
Nitin Gadkari says no challan for speeding up to 20% over the limit: What he told officials, when challans should be issued & what motorists must know
Nitin Gadkari has said motorists should not receive speeding challans for exceeding the applicable speed limit by up to 20%, while those crossing the threshold should be penalised. He also warned contractors over poor-quality highways, defended E20 petrol blending and called for domestic manufacturing of tunnel-boring machines as India plans major investments in tunnel infrastructure.
TMP Manipur, Meitei Alliance move Supreme Court over highway blockades, extortion
The petition names the State of Manipur, the Union of India through the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) as respondents. It seeks comprehensive directions to prevent unlawful highway blockades, address extortion and unauthorised collections from highway users, and establish an effective mechanism to protect vital transport routes.
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