Centre to Support Development of Kollam Port Under Sagarmala

Thiruvananthapuram Metro Alignment Committee Formed

The Kerala government has established a high-level committee, led by the Chief Secretary, to finalise the alignment for the upcoming Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail Project, following discussions chaired online by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.The committee, which includes secretaries from the revenue, finance, local self-government, and transport departments, is expected to expedite recommendations. Once the alignment is approved, initial construction can begin. The Finance Department has already cleared the metro plan, with construction set to start in 2026, as announced in the state budget...

Nitish Reviews Patna Metro Progress, Urges Timely Completion

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday conducted an on-site inspection of the Patna Metro Rail Project, reviewing ongoing work at key stations including Malahi Pakadi and Bhootnath. The Chief Minister stressed the importance of timely completion, directing officials to meet the August 15, 2025 deadline.During the visit, Urban Development and Housing Department Secretary Abhay Kumar Singh presented a detailed update on the priority corridor between Malahi Pakadi and Pataliputra Bus Terminal, spanning 6.2 km and covering five stations: Malahi Pakadi, Khemnichak, Bhootnath Road, Zero Mile..

India, Sweden Strengthen Ties on Trade, Innovation and Green Tech

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, began his two-day official visit to Stockholm with high-level meetings aimed at deepening economic ties between India and Sweden, fostering trade and investment, and advancing cooperation in green technologies and innovation.During his engagements, Goyal met with Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa, and State Secretary for Foreign Trade, Håkan Jevrell. The leaders discussed expanding industrial collaboration, facilitating technology-driven growth, and encouraging sustainable inve..