Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT-R) have developed an AI-based Multi-Class Vehicle Detection (MCVD) model and a Light Fusion Bi-Directional Feature Pyramid Network (LFBFPN) to enhance AI traffic management. Led by Dr. Santos Kumar Das from the Electronics & Communication Engineering department, the team designed an intelligent vehicle detection (IVD) system that accurately identifies vehicles in real-time, ...

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has secured USD 40 billion (around Rs 3.5 lakh crore) in investments at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos 2025, marking a major milestone in infrastructure and economic growth. The 11 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed will drive urban transformation through foreign direct investment and public-private partnerships, fostering sustainable development in transportation, ...

Haryana Police has launched the “Third Eye” project to enhance road safety and traffic management on the Ambala-New Delhi National Highway (NH-44). Covering the 180-km stretch from Ambala to the Kundli border, the project includes 128 CCTV surveillance cameras installed at 19 locations, monitored from a central control room in Karnal. Equipped with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and evidence ...

India’s green investments will rise five-fold to ₹31 lakh crore by 2030, according to CRISIL, aligning with its net-zero goals under the Paris Agreement. Key sectors include renewable energy and storage (₹19 lakh crore), automotive (₹4.1 lakh crore), and oil & gas (₹3.3 lakh crore). Emerging technologies like green hydrogen, carbon capture, and energy storage will need government incentives to ...

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the mandatory installation of fatigue and sleep-detection devices in trucks to enhance road safety and reduce accident risks caused by driver exhaustion. Speaking at the CII National Conclave on Road Safety, he emphasized that truck drivers often work 15 to 18 hours at a stretch, significantly increasing the likelihood of accidents.  Behavioural Change for Accident ...

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is advancing a corridor-based strategy for highway development, focusing on consistent standards, user convenience, and logistics efficiency. Leveraging GSTN and toll data, a 50,000-km high-speed highway corridor network has been identified as critical to India’s goal of becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047. By FY25, MoRTH targets 4,827 km of operational ...

The Road Transport Ministry is set to introduce annual and lifetime toll passes for private cars, enabling unlimited travel on National Highways (NHs) through a one-time payment. Despite comprising 60% of NH traffic, private cars contribute only 20–26% of toll revenue, with 74% coming from commercial vehicles. Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the plan at a workshop on ...

The Anji Khad Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge, is a landmark achievement in modern engineering and infrastructure development. Situated in Jammu and Kashmir, this marvel is a key element of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project, designed to enhance rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley. The technical wonders: With its 331-meter-high pylon towering above the riverbed, the bridge spans ...

MahaMetro Nagpur has partnered with TS Switch E-Ride Private Limited to launch an innovative app-based electric scooter-sharing service. This sustainable transportation initiative will allow commuters to book, track, and pay for rides via a dedicated smartphone app. Real-time updates on e-scooter availability, routes, and costs enhance user convenience, while strategically located docking stations near Metro stations ensure seamless access. Going ...

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the Sonamarg Tunnel, marking the onset of transformative infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir. With a vision to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and boost tourism, the government has announced ambitious projects worth over ₹1 lakh crore, including national highways, tunnels, and ropeways. Sonamarg Tunnel: A Game-Changer With the ...