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April 21, 2026 4:28 PM

GIFT City rises as India’s flagship hub for futuristic infrastructure

As India cements its position as one of the world's fastest-growing major economies, global corporations are increasingly eyeing the country as a key investment destination. Anchored by strong digital systems and rapidly advancing infrastructure, India's urban landscape is undergoing a transformation, and at the heart of it stands Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). Located in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, GIFT City is emerging as a next-generation financial and technology hub, purpo...

January 15, 2026 1:24 PM

Cutting Through Mountains, Connecting Futures: How India’s Tunnel Push Is Redrawing The Map

For decades, geography dictated India’s mobility. High mountain passes closed in winter, fragile roads slowed defence movement, and remote regions remained cut off for months. Reviewing India’s infrastructure transformation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that modern infrastructure must overcome natural barriers and ensure that development reaches the last mile, regardless of terrain. That thinking now finds its clearest expression beneath the ground, where tunnels are quietly reshapi...

October 28, 2025 9:55 PM

Nitin Gadkari stresses people-centric infrastructure; 670 roadside amenities developed nationwide

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday underscored that the future of India’s infrastructure development must be people-centric, ensuring comfort, convenience, and sustainability for citizens. Addressing the CII National Conference on “Future of Smart Roads - Safety, Sustainability and Resilience” in New Delhi, he said that infrastructure should be guided by the three key pillars - People, Prosperity, and Planning. Highlighting the government’s commitmen...

August 28, 2025 8:09 PM

India, Qatar hold talks to expand investment cooperation

India and Qatar held a high-level meeting here on Thursday to explore opportunities for boosting Qatari investments in India, particularly in sectors such as infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, transport, logistics, food processing, healthcare, semiconductors, and finance. The discussions followed up on Qatar’s commitment to invest $10 billion and open an office of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) in India, a pledge made during the state visit of Qatar’s Amir to India in Februar...

August 26, 2025 12:09 PM

From villages to cities, PM Modi’s road revolution drives India to ‘Viksit Bharat’

The road and highway sector stands as a key pillar in the infrastructure drive of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. Over the last decade, India has seen its national highway network expand by 60%, rising from 91,287 km in 2014 to around 146,000 km by 2024, making it the second-largest in the world after the United States. This growth has helped the country surpass China in road network size, bringing it closer to matching the top spot. The push shows a clear aim to link remote a...

August 22, 2025 8:50 PM

From Villages to Cities, PM Modi’s Road Revolution Drives India To Viksit Bharat

The road and highway sector stands as a key pillar in the infrastructure drive of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. Over the last decade, India has seen its national highway network expand by 60 per cent, rising from 91,287 km in 2014 to around 146,000 km by 2024, making it the second-largest in the world after the United States. This growth has helped the country surpass China in road network size, bringing it closer to matching the top spot. The push shows a clear aim to link r...

June 20, 2025 8:54 AM

Prime Minister Modi to launch multiple development projects in Bihar today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Siwan district of Bihar today (Friday), where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple infrastructure and development projects. The Prime Minister will address a public gathering after the launch event, scheduled around 12 noon. In a significant push for railway infrastructure, PM Modi will inaugurate the Vaishali–Deoria railway line project, built at a cost of over Rs 400 crore. A new train service will also be flagged off on ...

June 11, 2025 3:58 PM

11 years of Modi govt: India’s civil aviation sector soars to new heights

India’s civil aviation sector has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past 11 years, emerging as a vital pillar of the country’s infrastructure growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. From just 74 operational airports in 2014, the number has more than doubled to 160 by March 2025, including 145 airports, 13 heliports, and 2 water aerodromes. A major thrust has been on regional connectivity and inclusive development. Under the UDAN scheme, 625 new air routes hav...

June 11, 2025 3:40 PM

11 years of Modi govt: India’s maritime sector charts new waters

India’s ports, shipping, and waterways sectors have undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 11 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With a firm push towards multimodal logistics, green shipping, and global maritime integration, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has played a pivotal role in strengthening India’s infrastructure vision for Viksit Bharat@2047. The recently inaugurated Vizhinjam International Deepwater Seaport in Kerala, built at a ...

June 11, 2025 2:32 PM

11 years of Modi govt: India’s metro and railway network sees historic expansion

India's transport infrastructure, particularly in metro and railways, has witnessed unprecedented growth over the past 11 years under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government. From expanding metro rail networks to introducing world-class trains and implementing green and digital upgrades, the country is rapidly building the foundation for Viksit Bharat@2047. Metro rail services are now operational or under construction in 23 cities. As of May 2025, India’s metro network stands at 1...