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India’s first Hyperloop to come up in Andhra Pradesh
India’s first Hyperloop project will come up in Andhra Pradesh, connecting its city centres, Vijayawada and Amaravati. In this regard, Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) has inked...
NHAI launches MyFASTag and FASTag Partner mobile apps
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched two mobile Apps – MyFASTag and FASTag Partner in to facilitate the availability of FASTags for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC)...
Union Cabinet approves new Metro Policy
The Union Cabinet has approved a new policy for expanding and regulating metro rail services in cities across India. This is the first such policy document prepared by...
Government to expand Logistics Data Bank project to South India
The Union Ministry of Shipping is planning to expand Logistics Data Bank (LDB) project to the country’s southern region. So far, it had covered only the western logistics...
Union Cabinet approves accession to global customs convention
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for India’s accession to the Customs Convention on International Transport of Goods under cover of TIR Carnets (TIR Convention) and necessary... Union Cabinet approves Major Port Trust Authorities Bill, 2016 to give autonomy to 12 major ports
The Union Cabinet has approved the draft Major Port Authorities Bill, 2016 to replace the existing Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. The bill aims to empower 12 major...
Punjab Government launches India's first amphibious bus project
Punjab Government has launched country’s first amphibious bus project at the Harike wetland near Amritsar. The amphibious bus named as “Harike Cruise” travels on land and as well... Union Cabinet approves introduction of Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016
The Union Cabinet has approved introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016 in the Parliament. The bill is a revamped version of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. It...
Union Government inks loan pact with World Bank for Eastern Freight Corridor
The Union Government has signed $650 million loan agreement with the World Bank for construction of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC)-III project. The agreement was signed between...
Union Government to invite bids soon for 36 inland waterways
The Union Government is going to soon float tenders to invite bids for the development for 36 inland waterways projects in the first phase. This move will help...
Integration of DigiLocker with Driving Licenses & Vehicle Registration Certificates launched
The Union Government has launched a new service -integration of DigiLocker with Driving Licenses (DL) & Vehicle Registration Certificates (RC). It was jointly launched by Union Minister of...
