India's bullet train project achieves a major breakthrough with the completion of its first mountain tunnel in Palghar. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces the 2027 launch date and details the phased rollout plan for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.
A major milestone for India's first bullet train! The first mountain tunnel breakthrough on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor has been achieved in Maharashtra's Palghar district. Read the full story.
Bengaluru's Ballari Road is set for a major upgrade with a 2.2-km tunnel and a 1.2-km elevated corridor from Hebbal to Mehkri Circle. This integrated project aims to decongest one of the city's busiest stretches. Read more about this traffic revolution.
Bangalore Development Authority floats tenders for a 2.2-km tunnel and a 1.2-km elevated corridor on Ballari Road to decongest Hebbal-Mehkri Circle stretch. Projects aim for seamless airport connectivity.
Chennai Metro Rail achieves a key breakthrough in Phase 2 as TBM Melagiri completes 861m tunnelling under Perambur. The project navigated dense areas and over 32 borewells.
A loco train collision inside a hydropower project tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, injured 88 people. The accident occurred late evening with 109 onboard. Details and rescue efforts inside.
A major accident inside a hydel project tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, leaves 60 workers injured after two loco trains collide. Rescue operations are underway.
A major accident inside a THDC tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, leaves 70 workers injured after two trains collide. Rescue operations are ongoing. Read the latest updates.
A loco train hit a goods train inside the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric tunnel in Chamoli, injuring 60. All rescued, condition stable. Details on the accident and rescue efforts inside.
CMRL achieves a major breakthrough in Phase 2 as TBM Melagiri completes a complex 861m tunnel under Perambur. This marks the 19th TBM breakthrough in the massive expansion project. Read more.
Despite predictions of rain and snow, over 40,000 tourists have descended on Manali for New Year celebrations, causing massive traffic jams. Hotel occupancy hits 80%. Read more.
In a major heist in Germany, robbers drilled a tunnel into a bank vault, escaping with cash, gold, and jewelry worth over €35 million. Police launch a massive investigation.
Eurostar train services between London and Europe are suspended indefinitely after a major power disruption in the Channel Tunnel. Thousands of passengers stranded, no timeline for restoration.
A power supply issue in the Channel Tunnel forced Eurostar to suspend trains between London and Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, causing major holiday travel disruption. Details inside.
A major tunnel breakthrough for the Hetawane dam project in Maharashtra promises enhanced water supply for Mumbai and Thane. Read about the project's progress and impact.
Eurostar cancels all services after major power supply failure in Channel Tunnel, causing severe delays during peak holiday travel. Passengers advised to postpone journeys.
Cidco achieves a historic first tunnel breakthrough for its Hetawane water supply scheme, set to boost Navi Mumbai's capacity to 270 MLD by 2029. Read about the project's progress and impact.
China inaugurates the 22.13 km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, a record-breaking engineering feat that slashes travel time across the Tianshan mountains and boosts Belt and Road connectivity. Read more.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reviewed the under-construction tunnel linking Bihar Museum and Patna Museum. He directed officials to expedite work and ensure better tourist facilities. Read more.
UP Police raided alleged drug kingpin Tasleem Khan's Meerut house, finding a 100m escape tunnel. His son was arrested with 530g hashish. Read the shocking details of the narcotics syndicate.
Manali saw a massive Christmas influx despite no snow. Tourists flocked to Rohtang Pass and Atal Tunnel, causing traffic jams. A DJ night lit up Mall Road as hotel occupancy soared. Read more about Himachal's holiday rush.
Engineers connect both ends of Tunnel 5 on Shimla Bypass, a key milestone for the 27.4-km corridor. The project promises to cut travel time by an hour and boost tourism, healthcare, and agriculture logistics. Read more.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces state will fund only 40% of the Rs 15,000 crore tunnel road project. Centre must contribute 60% for the ambitious plan to ease Bengaluru traffic.
Adani Group bids Rs 22,267 crore for Bengaluru's Silk Board-Hebbal tunnel, Rs 4,600 crore above estimate. Govt caps its share at 40%, raising questions on toll burden and financial scrutiny.
Kolkata's East-West Metro, featuring India's first transport tunnel under a river, slashes travel time between Howrah and Kolkata. Discover how this engineering marvel is reshaping city life.
The Centre tells NGT that Bengaluru's twin tunnel project does not require prior environmental clearance. Activists had flagged violations. Get the latest updates on this infrastructure development.
Adani Group emerges as the lowest bidder for both packages of Bengaluru's ambitious tunnel road project. Get the latest details on this major infrastructure development.
MoRTH and IIT-Patna join forces to enhance tunnel safety and hill slope protection for national highways. The collaboration aims to develop resilient infrastructure in challenging terrains. Read more.
Mumbai launches its most ambitious Mithi river cleanup yet: a 6.6-km underground sewage tunnel and tidal overhaul costing over Rs 2,000 crore. Will this finally revive the long-polluted river? Read the full analysis.
Mumbai's ambitious Rs 2,100 crore project, featuring a 6.6km diversion tunnel and tidal-stretch overhaul, aims to trap 60% of Mithi's sewage. Success depends on encroachment removal and a new treatment plant. Will this be the river's final chance?