PWD seeks approval to convert Nagla–Kichha stretch into four-lane corridor

The Public Works Department has proposed widening the Nagla–Kichha road to four lanes, costing an estimated Rs 80.62 crore. This upgrade aims to improve connectivity to the upcoming Khurpiya Industrial Cluster, a key component of the Amritsar–Kolkata Industrial Corridor. The project is expected to boost heavy-vehicle movement, logistics, and regional economic development.

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‘Continue to see relentless growth’: Piyush Goyal on India’s GDP after 8.2% Q2 surge; credits reforms and ease-of-business push

India’s robust 8.2% GDP growth in the July-September quarter, a testament to the government’s reform agenda and business-friendly policies, solidifies its standing as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. This impressive expansion, driven by strong public investment, services, industrial output, and consumption, refutes earlier doubts and signals continued economic momentum.

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Northwestern University reaches $75 million deal with Trump administration to close civil rights investigation

Northwestern University has agreed to a $75 million settlement with the Department of Justice to end a federal civil rights investigation. This agreement will unfreeze nearly $790 million in federal funding after allegations of unlawful discrimination and a hostile environment for Jewish students. The university will implement new policies and training to comply with federal…

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