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The Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway, a 263-km project aimed at cutting travel time from six hours to two, will miss its June 2026 deadline and open by early 2027. Delays stem from land acquisition issues, forest clearances, financial stress on the contractor, and pending work on 28.6 km.
DMK MP P Wilson criticized the union government’s repeated rejection of Tamil Nadu’s Hosur airport proposal, citing the 150 km rule from Bengaluru Airport as unjustified. He urged PM Narendra Modi to reconsider, highlighting examples like Noida Airport (90 km from Delhi IGI) and multiple airports in London and New York to argue for regional development without prejudice.
Hyundai Motors India launched its dedicated commercial mobility vehicles, Prime HB (hatchback) and Prime SD (sedan), on December 30, 2025, targeting fleet operators and taxi entrepreneurs. Powered by a 1.2L Kappa engine with petrol and CNG options, the models emphasize low ownership costs at 47 paise/km, extended warranties up to 1,80,000 km, and flexible financing up to 72 months. Bookings are op
Indian Railways announced a new fare structure effective Dec 26 2025, adding 1 paise/km for ordinary class and 2 paise/km for mail/express non-AC/AC journeys over 215km (e.g., ₹10 extra for 500km non-AC). Short routes, suburban and season tickets remain unchanged to protect affordability. Expected ₹600 crore annual revenue gain follows July 2025 hike’s ₹700 crore collection. Additionally, 244 spec
