Kolkata Metro Embraces UPI for Ticketing System

Statiq and HPCL Partner to Boost EV Charging Network Across India

In a major step towards building a robust electric vehicle (EV) charging ecosystem in India, Statiq is proud to announce its partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), one of the country’s leading oil marketing companies. Under this strategic collaboration, Statiq will onboard HPCL’s entire charging network — both existing and upcoming — onto the Statiq mobile app through its flagship EVLinq platform.This integration adds over 5,100 chargers from HPCL’s network, including 2,900 DC fast chargers, to Statiq’s platform, significantly strengthening one of India’s larges..

CM Unveils Common Mobility Card for Metro Line 3 Commuters

Starting June 11, passengers on Mumbai Metro’s underground Metro 3 line—operational between Aarey-JVLR and Acharya Atre Chowk—can now use the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) for seamless, contactless travel. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), responsible for constructing, operating, and maintaining Metro 3, has enabled this functionality to simplify the commuter experience.The NCMC card, launched at Mantralaya in the presence of key state leaders, allows commuters to tap and travel without waiting in queues at ticket counters. This move extends the card’s usability beyond M..

Centre Fast-Tracks Rs 111.50 Bn for 3 New Delhi Metro Corridors

The Central government has advanced plans for three new metro corridors in Delhi under the PM GatiShakti infrastructure framework, with a total proposed investment of approximately Rs 111.50 billion. The corridors include R K Ashram to Indraprastha, Aerocity to Terminal-1, and Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj.Together spanning over 16 km, these projects have recently been reviewed by the National Planning Group and are expected to be placed before the Cabinet for approval.Among the proposed routes, the R K Ashram to Indraprastha corridor will be the longest and fully underground, comprising nine st..