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New highway rules from April 10: Payments at toll plazas only via FASTag or UPI- What commuters need to know

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is transitioning all national highway toll booths to a strictly cashless system.…

April 6, 2026 11:23 IST

The National Highways Authority of India has received nine bids for upgrading the NH-48 stretch between Jaipur and Kishangarh in Rajasthan, a project expected to cut travel time to around one hour.

Jaipur–Kishangarh travel time to drop by half to 1 hour; NHAI gets 9 bids

The proposed project covers nearly 90 kilometres between Jaipur and Kishangarh and will be executed under the Engineering, Procurement and…

Updated: March 17, 2026 21:39 IST

Nitin Gadkari Unveils Rs 1.1 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Boost for Pune

Highway projects worth Rs 45,000 crore to take off in Pune

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced massive highway and expressway projects worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore for Pune and Western…

March 6, 2026 21:40 IST

No more cash at National Highway tolls? NHAI proposes 100% digital payments

In a statement issued on Thursday, NHAI said the aim is to create a fully digital toll system and build…

February 21, 2026 07:02 IST

From Tobacco to FASTags: How new rules from February 1 can influence your financial decisions

From your weekend road trip plans to your leisurely activities, these expected changes to existing rules can influence your financial…

January 31, 2026 23:48 IST

The Centre has told Parliament that Phase III of the Bangalore Chennai Expressway has made significant progress, with around 90 percent work completed across most stretches. While three packages are on track for completion by July 2026, work on one section remains stalled due to financial constraints faced by the concessionaire.

Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway Phase-III: 90% work complete in three major packages; July 2026 finish likely

Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway Phase III update: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari confirms 90% progress on major packages of the Bangalore–Chennai Expressway Phase-III.…

Updated: January 31, 2026 09:41 IST

NHAI aiming to pre-pay more debt this FY; To bring down liabilty below Rs 2 lakh crore

So far in this financial year the highway builder had reduced its debt by Rs 7,290 crore through redemption of…

January 20, 2026 19:37 IST

NHAI issues ‘termination notice’ to RSIL over slow progress on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway stretches

NHAI pares debt by another Rs 4,721 crore, outstanding amount now Rs 2.39 L cr

The budgetary allocation to NHAI this year has been pegged at Rs 2.28 lakh crore from Rs 72944 crore in…

December 30, 2025 20:54 IST

NHAI issues ‘intention to termination notice’ to RSIL over slow progress on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Report

Work on two other stretches in Gujarat, measuring 27 km and 25 km, is also moving slowly, with progress at…

December 25, 2025 12:34 IST

NHAI to Kick Off Fifth InvIT Round for ₹8,000 Cr

Delhi to Dehradun in 2-2.5 hrs, new expressway opens for trial

The expressway is expected to reduce the Delhi-Dehradun travel time from 6-6.5 hours to just 2-2.5 hours, after it becomes…

December 1, 2025 17:11 IST

NHAI’s public InvIT takes first step; public InvIT to hold 1500 km highways in 3-5 years

NHAI will be able to do two rounds of monetisation through this route. At present only one issue of InvIT…

November 20, 2025 23:24 IST

Road Safety First: New Highway Contracts to Penalize Builders for Accidents

Tough performance criteria part of revised model contract for highways

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is overhauling the Model Concession Agreements (MCA) for highway projects (BOT, HAM,…

November 3, 2025 00:37 IST

Highway contractors to pay Rs 25 lakh fine for more than one accident on same stretch

New rule makes contractors liable for road mishaps on NHs, up to Rs 50 lakh penalty for repeat accidents

The government will soon launch a nationwide cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims after making changes based on learnings…

November 2, 2025 17:03 IST

Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik scheme, UDAN, aviation, airways, travel

Bidding norms for highways set for major overhaul

It will also have the provision for sharing of revenue risk. In the bid document the tariff projections will be…

October 28, 2025 18:28 IST

Cabinet nod to Rs 6014-cr infra projects in Bihar

The Cabinet has approved Rs 6,014 crore infrastructure projects in Bihar, including the doubling of Bakhtiyarpur-Tilaiya railway line and a…

September 24, 2025 20:58 IST

Feel the Need for Speed? Top 5 quickest road trips

Buckle up! Here are India’s top 5 modern highways that ensure a safe and fast drive, perfect for unleashing your…

July 22, 2025 12:32 IST

India's Highway Construction Surges 8.9% in Q1 FY26, Awards Jump Significantly. (Image Source: reuters)

Highway construction up 9% on year in April-June

India’s highway construction saw an 8.9% year-on-year increase in Q1 FY26, reaching 2,108 km, while new project awards surged significantly…

July 13, 2025 17:18 IST

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West Asia & APAC focus areas for TFS lounge business

TFS plans Asia-Pacific & West Asia expansion for its airport lounge biz after success in Hong Kong. With 37 lounges…

July 2, 2025 23:10 IST

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