Three rail projects approved to speed up transport of coal, iron ore

Electric Vehicles Power Waste Collection in Indian Cities

Under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban, major Indian cities are leading a shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) for waste collection, reducing emissions and operational costs while improving urban sanitation.In Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, over 200 electric autos have replaced diesel garbage trucks. These EVs cover the city's 159 square kilometres and help save more than 71,000 litres of diesel annually. Over ten years, this is projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 21,000 tonnes, significantly improving air and noise pollution levels.Chennai has deployed 5,478 electric rickshaws f..

Piyush Goyal Calls for Innovation in Andhra’s Industrial Nodes

Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal chaired a high-level review on 15 June 2025 in Guntur, focusing on progress across three industrial nodes under the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) in Andhra Pradesh. The review covered:Krishnapatnam Industrial Area along the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial CorridorOrvakal Industrial Area under the Hyderabad–Bengaluru Industrial CorridorKopparthy Industrial Area forming part of the Visakhapatnam–Chennai Industrial CorridorMr Goyal emphasised the need to foster innovation-friendly ecosystems within each node. He..

DGCA Reviews Safety and Delays at Air India, Express

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducted a detailed review meeting on 17 June 2025 with the senior management of Air India Limited and Air India Express. The move came in response to a series of flight delays and passenger complaints, with the regulator focusing on improving safety, operational performance, and customer service.Together, the two airlines operate more than 1,000 daily flights across India and abroad. The DGCA highlighted that several of the delays were maintenance-related and called for improved coordination between engineering, operations, and ground handling..