TRANSPORT CORRIDORS

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the inauguration of the STRR and Greenfield Corridor in Bengaluru. The Rs 17,000 crore STRR, started in 2022, will ease traffic and connect areas. The Rs 17,930 crore Greenfield Corridor, to be inaugurated by P...

The city state is India's strategic partner in Southeast Asia and the financial hub for the Indo-Pacific region. It has a free trade agreement (FTA) with Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and is exploring the establishment of a trade and transit corrid...

The funds procured from KfW and MMRDA's resources will be primarily allocated towards various sustainable development projects within and around the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. These initiatives include the development of green corridors, solid wast...

The pact will streamline procedures for Russian and Indian military units participating in joint exercises, ensuring seamless operations, sources said. It may also enhance a collective Eurasian security framework amid rising geopolitical tensions an...

The strategic India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEE-EC) is set to commence its India-UAE leg, with a digital platform for port information exchange expected to be operational within the first 100 days of the Modi government. The initiativ...

The Namo Bharat rapid rail corridor is likely to be extended from Sahibabad to Meerut South by the end of this month, enhancing connectivity between Ghaziabad and Meerut. Approved by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety, this 8km extension will cut...

On the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Italy. "The President spoke about the functioning of the Black Sea transport corridor, which makes it possible to increase exports of...

Singapore aims to access resource-rich Eurasia through India's Chabahar port in Iran, managed by New Delhi. The port plays a vital role in establishing a trade corridor with Kazakhstan, connecting Southeast Asia and Central Asia.

The solar power plants are now operational at the Guldhar and Sahibabad RRTS stations, each having a peak power capacity of 729 kilowatts (kWp), as well as at the Duhai Depot and Duhai Depot station with capacities of 585 kWp and 108 kWp respectivel...

The trial run of RRTS trains from Sahibabad to Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar is set to begin by year-end, marking a milestone in the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor development. Currently, only a 34-km stretch between Sahibabad and Modi Nagar Nort...

Singapore and Kazakhstan strengthen economic ties, enhancing India's role as a link between Southeast Asia and Eurasia. Kazakhstan's transport initiatives and Singapore's expertise create new business opportunities. The countries sign agreements to ...

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation announced amenities at Namo Bharat train stations to enhance passenger convenience, aiming to improve commuter experience and provide opportunities for various establishments.

PM Narendra Modi highlighted India's milestone Chabahar port contract for Afghan connectivity, promoting regional trade via the International North-South Transport Corridor and India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. The agreement involved IPGL'...

An Indian delegation visited ports in the United Arab Emirates, including the Port of Fujairah, to discuss kickstarting the India-UAE leg of the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) with customs authorities. The visit aimed at ...

With Monday's agreement, India takes over management of Iran's Chabahar Port for an initial 10-year period. This will change the face of regional connectivity, trade with landlocked countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan, and provide an alternati...

This is the first time India will take over management of a port overseas. The port, which is seen as India's key connectivity link to Afghanistan, Central Asia and the larger Eurasian space, will help counterbalance Pakistan's Gwadar port as well a...

India signed a 10-year agreement with Iran on Monday to manage Chabahar Port, marking its first overseas port management venture. The move, amidst a bustling election season, is viewed as a significant geopolitical gesture towards Iran, with potenti...

Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan aim to bolster transit infrastructure, connecting with India via Iran's Chabahar Port. Key officials met in Kabul, stressing the need for traffic flow reorientation and infrastructure development. They highl...

Gowda (60), son of former Assembly Speaker MV Venkatappa, will be facing off against BJP MP & Union MoS Shobha Karandlaje in a high-stakes battle in the 33 lakh-voters strong constituency on Friday. Entering the electoral fray for the first time, he...