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Centre in talks with coastal states on shipbuilding clusters in India

Ministry launches maritime arbitration centre, policy think-tank

GPS data collection only on NHs, says govt amid privacy concerns

Any data sharing in GPS-based systems would have to honour data protection regulations

Maritime Development Fund may set sail with foreign kitty, PSU push

Centre looking for equity commitments to the Rs 30,000 crore maiden fund

Govt studies linking vehicle scrapping policy to pollution levels, not age

Highway Secretary Anurag Jain said that pollution certificates need to be trustworthy

I am not against incentives on EVs, but its not my call: Nitin Gadkari

Within two years, the cost of an EV will be the same as petrol and diesel vehicles. They don't need subsidies as there already is an advantage with electric as a fuel, he says

Accidents, safety issues: A balancing job ahead for Railway Board's chair

As Railway Board chairman, Kumar, the first Dalit to get the office, will have to deal with rising cases of accidents and concerns of people both within and outside the Railways

Nitin Gadkari wants states to pitch for GST cut on flex-fuel vehicles

'Biofuel share will be 50% of fossil fuels in 5 yrs'

Cabinet approves Rs 18,036 cr railway line connecting Manmad and Indore

309-km rail line will give connectivity for 3 million people, add 26 MT freight

Port workers defer nationwide strike after successful talks with govt

Relief for transporters, traders who were fearing cost hikes

Railways union welcomes Unified Pension Scheme, seeks 8th Pay Commission

Various railway employee unions had been at the forefront of protests against the NPS and the demand for the restoration of OPS

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

The project could also effect a potential genocide of the Shompen tribe, Ramesh had alleged, echoing concerns of various activists over the past year

NHAI repeals 100m exemption rule for new toll plazas amid regulatory issues

In May 2021, the highway authority had introduced these provisions for projects where project reports were in progress and land for toll plazas was yet to be acquired

Texmaco Rail and Engineering buys Jindal Rail Infra for Rs 615 crore

Mega deal makes Texmaco biggest rolling stock maker in India

Govt looks for cost-effective remedial, probe measures for hill roads

Move aimed at reducing impact of rising landslide, slope destabilisation in hilly areas where national highways have been built

Rlys on the move, eyes to ferry 7.4 bn passengers, 1,650 mt freight in FY25

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said phased rollout plan of Kavach would be released soon

Govt will come out with new shipbuilding policy soon: Shipping Minister

The industry had shown several concerns about the policy, which are now being deliberated on by the ministry before it unveils the final policy

Budget 2024: Capex for infrastructure intact, ball now in states' court

The effective capital expenditure for the financial year is Rs 15 trillion, which includes close to Rs 3.9 trillion in grants to states for infrastructure creation

Union Budget 2024: Govt puts focus on shipbuilding, cruise tourism reforms

Shipbuilding, Cruise Push to Pave Way for Employment, says Sonowal

Union Budget 2024: Railways capex up marginally to Rs 2.65 trillion

Around Rs 1.08 trillion lined up for critical safety works like Kavach, repairing and overhaul of old lines

Private capex in key infra sectors not 'to the extent desired': Eco Survey

Between FY19 and FY23, the central and state governments contributed 49 per cent and 29 per cent, respectively, to total investments. The private sector's contribution was a mere 22 per cent