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The meeting revolved around accelerating key road, bridge and tunnel projects in Himachal Pradesh, strengthening all-weather connectivity and ensuring that the State's fragile hill areas receive robust and safe infrastructure support from the Union Government.

As per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the proposal of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata for renovation of the historic Bascule Bridge at the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) was appraised by the Delegated Investment Board (DIB), chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, in a meeting convened on February 16, 2026.

Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia administered the oath of office to Gupta. Gupta said he would work collectively with all stakeholders and act as a bridge between the state and the Union government for the development of the hill state.

A 22-year-old man was injured after an iron rod fell from the Sewri-Worli Bridge onto Acharya Donde Marg in Mumbai on Friday night.

From live artillery demonstrations by the 195 Field Regiment to expert insights on naval aviation, the Defence Career Expo 2026 at Kumaraguru Institutions started on Friday as a multi-dimensional gateway for students aspiring to serve the Tri-Forces, according to a press release.

The inauguration ceremony commenced with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, followed by traditional religious rituals performed by local priests. A technical presentation on the bridge's design and structural features was delivered by Brig. Amit Sakhre, highlighting its strategic significance for both civilian and defence purposes.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken an important decision to ensure smooth connectivity to the district headquarters and taluka headquarters for more than 18,000 people from around 11 villages in the tribal region of Narmada district.

These visits were designed to provide practical exposure to the engineers and to enable them to understand the construction methodology, engineering precision, and technological advancements involved in India's first high-speed rail corridor.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Artificial Intelligence represents a "transformative opportunity" in India's journey towards becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047, asserting that the country is leveraging AI not to deepen divides but to bridge them by expanding access to opportunity.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam in March to lay the foundation stone for the highly anticipated Silchar-Shillong-Guwahati high-speed corridor.