New Highway Policy: Govt to Buy Back Congested Roads
India finalises new highway concession pact with automatic buyback clause for saturated roads. Protects investors, ensures timely expansion. Key details inside.
India finalises new highway concession pact with automatic buyback clause for saturated roads. Protects investors, ensures timely expansion. Key details inside.
Indian government introduces major highway contract reforms including revenue support, toll period extensions, and project buybacks to attract private investors and safeguard lenders.
FASTag Annual Pass transforms highway travel with 36.3 lakh users. 20% of car toll payments now use this Rs 3,000 pass covering 200 plazas. Reduces queues and conflicts at toll gates.
NHAI's Surapet toll plaza near Chennai earns ₹100 crore annually yet has broken roofs, vandalized toilets, and safety hazards. Commuters demand accountability. Read more.
Highway contractors in India will now be rated annually. Poor performers get negative marks, making it harder to win contracts. Good performers are rewarded. #Infrastructure #HighwayQuality
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari conducts aerial and road survey of Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway in Surat district, examines NH 53 progress and traffic solutions.
A Bengaluru couple physically assaulted a NICE Road toll operator after being delayed in queue. Police investigation ongoing. Read full details of the shocking incident.
Travelers face navigation chaos due to misleading road signs on Sirsa-Hisar highway. Authorities urged to take immediate corrective action for road safety.
A bus collided with a chemical tanker on a Telangana national highway. Passengers escaped with minor injuries as firefighters quickly controlled chemical fumes. Read the full details.
Navi Mumbai's Rs 2100 crore underground tunnel project begins November 20, reducing Kharghar-Turbhe travel from 40 to 10 minutes. Traffic diversions announced for one year.
Watch viral video of Lamborghini sliding under toll barrier without paying. Social media erupts over driver's lack of civic sense despite luxury car ownership.
Supreme Court directs NHAI and Ministry to report on highway dhaba conditions. Ensuring traveler safety and proper amenities becomes priority. Read full details.
Two killed in tragic accident on narrow Kangra-Mubarikpur highway. Local residents and leaders renew demands for immediate road widening to prevent future fatalities.
Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh assesses severe damage to Chamba-Bharmaur highway after heavy rains. Restoration work underway to connect affected villages.
Three people killed in horrific accident involving two trucks and car near Urse toll plaza in Pune. Police investigation underway to determine exact cause of tragedy.
Alert pilot safely lands single-engine aircraft on National Highway in Keeranur after suspected engine failure. No injuries reported in Thursday morning incident.
Five family members suffered grievous injuries when their SUV lost control, jumped over highway barrier and crashed into field near Godhra. All victims hospitalized at SSG Hospital.
Delhi Police investigation reveals Hyundai i20 used in Red Fort blast entered capital via Badarpur, was spotted across multiple locations for nearly 11 hours before explosion that killed 13.
Himachal Pradesh High Court allows NHAI to resume toll collection at Sanwara barrier after addressing land compensation issues. Key development for infrastructure projects.
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica with 45 confirmed deaths and 15 missing. Rescue operations continue as island faces widespread destruction and flooding.
FASTag has evolved from toll payment system to powerful data tool, shaping India's highway development with 80 million users and ₹70,000 crore annual collections. Discover how data drives reforms.
A Delhi cab driver faces serious cybercrime charges after allegedly creating a fake Instagram account of a female passenger following an argument over toll payment. Gurugram Police registers case under IT Act.
Federal investigators recover crucial flight data recorder from Kentucky plane wreckage as death toll climbs. Latest updates on the Louisville aircraft crash investigation.
Severe tropical storm leaves trail of destruction in Central Philippines with rising casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure and agriculture.
Don't let your FASTag get deactivated! This comprehensive guide explains the new KYC requirements, step-by-step verification process, and crucial deadlines every Indian vehicle owner needs to know.
Hurricane Melissa wreaks havoc across Caribbean, leaving at least 50 dead with fatalities expected to rise. Jamaica and Haiti face catastrophic flooding and infrastructure damage.
Indian government launches revolutionary e-DAR system to identify and publish real-time black spot data on national highways, aiming to transform road safety through digital intervention.
In a major highway safety overhaul, the Indian government will penalize contractors for recurring accidents on national highways while launching a cashless medical treatment scheme for accident victims. Get the complete details on this groundbreaking init
In a significant financial achievement, the National Highways Authority of India has dramatically reduced its toll collection expenses by more than ₹2000 crore in FY25 through digital transformation and operational streamlining.
Cube Highways and Transportation Assets India Trust reports strong financial results for H1 FY26 with consistent distribution payouts, showcasing resilience in India's infrastructure sector.