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Dheeraj Mishra is a Principal Correspondent with the Business Bureau of The Indian Express. He plays a critical role in covering India's massive infrastructure sectors, providing in-depth reporting on the connectivity lifelines of the nation....Read More

Dheeraj Mishra is a Principal Correspondent with the Business Bureau of The Indian Express. He plays a critical role in covering India's massive infrastructure sectors, providing in-depth reporting on the connectivity lifelines of the nation.

Expertise & Focus Areas: Mishra’s journalism is focused on two of the country's most capital-intensive and public-facing ministries:

  • Ministry of Railways: Tracking the operations, safety, and development of India's vast railway network.

  • Ministry of Road Transport & Highways: Covering policy decisions, infrastructure projects, and highway development.

What sets Mishra apart is his rigorous use of the Right to Information (RTI) Actas a primary tool for news gathering. By relying on official data and government records, he ensures a high degree of accuracy and trustworthiness in his reporting. This data-driven approach has resulted in numerous impactful reports that hold public institutions accountable and bring transparency to government operations.

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Articles by Dheeraj Mishra

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Locals around 20-km radius of toll plaza to get annual pass: Road Ministry

Jun 16, 2026 21:02 IST

Locals around the 20-km radius of a toll plaza constitute significant share of unpaid user fee...

Wed, Jun 17, 2026
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Tunnel hoods in Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: What they are, why they matter

Jun 15, 2026 18:52 IST

These cylindrical-shaped structures are built at the entrance and exit of the main tunnel and have...

Mon, Jun 15, 2026
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How war in West Asia is taking a toll on India’s road construction push

Jun 14, 2026 16:07 IST

Much has been said about oil and gas supplies being affected following disruptions around the...

Sun, Jun 14, 2026
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‘Improve communication with candidates’: Amid NEET-UG paper leak row, Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews railway recruitment process

Jun 13, 2026 12:19 IST

The Railways is set to hold examinations for 55,229 posts in six categories in the next 12 months....

Sat, Jun 13, 2026
👁 Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has granted the relaxation to the road

Highway ministry allows force majeure relief for road contractors amid West Asia conflict

Jun 10, 2026 22:32 IST

MoRTH said contractors can avail themselves of force majeure relief, but maintenance of tolled road...

Wed, Jun 10, 2026
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Zojila tunnel hits breakthrough stage, Nitin Gadkari highlights strategic importance

Jun 09, 2026 14:31 IST

A senior official said that a total of 54 tunnels have been built across the country at a cost of...

Tue, Jun 09, 2026
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‘Check all pantry cars, take punitive action against lapses’: Railway Board launches 15-day fire safety drive in trains

Jun 04, 2026 19:52 IST

The board took note of a report of the Southern Railway (SR), which has identified the most common...

Thu, Jun 04, 2026
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Third mountain tunnel breakthrough achieved in Palghar

Jun 02, 2026 16:40 IST

The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has successfully achieved its fourth...

Tue, Jun 02, 2026
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In signal to contractors, Railway tells Faridabad station developer can’t reduce project scopeSubscriber Only

May 30, 2026 04:55 IST

50% payment, Deepak Builders proposed reducing scope of station citing ‘safety and restoration...

Sat, May 30, 2026
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‘Trauma care integral part of right to life’: Supreme Court directs states to merge emergency numbers into 112

May 28, 2026 14:47 IST

The Supreme Court was hearing a petition filed by a Delhi-based road safety organisation, which...

Thu, May 28, 2026
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Heated to 45°C and soaked for 3 days: Inside India’s Bullet train track slab factory in SuratSubscriber Only

May 25, 2026 07:20 IST

The country’s high-speed dreams are now being expedited with faster laying of track slabs, which...

Wed, May 27, 2026
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Indian Railways’ finances are under strain. Here is how a Supreme Court order could worsen itSubscriber Only

May 24, 2026 07:50 IST

The Railways is India’s single largest user of electrical energy. A new Supreme Court order...

Sun, May 24, 2026
👁 Labourers work at a girder casting yard at Dahanu, Palghar district in Maharashtra on 20 March 2026.

India’s high-speed rail dreams taking shape in this nondescript Adivasi village

May 21, 2026 07:32 IST

Of the 508-km project, over 90% of the line will run on viaducts, making a ride through the...

Wed, May 27, 2026
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10 upcoming projects, 186 km roads, Rs 34,800 crore cost: How is NHAI planning to decongest DelhiSubscriber Only

May 20, 2026 10:51 IST

Delhi decongestion projects worth Rs 34,800 crore aim to divert freight traffic, improve...

Wed, May 20, 2026
👁 DMRC launches hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service

How India’s cities put private vehicles in front, pushing public transport to the backSubscriber Only

May 17, 2026 18:17 IST

The problem arises when private vehicles become a necessity rather than one choice among several...

Tue, May 19, 2026
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Cabinet okays 134-km semi-high-speed rail line between Ahmedabad & DholeraSubscriber Only

May 13, 2026 19:55 IST

The 134-km double line will be constructed at a cost of Rs 20,667 crore for which a new train...

Wed, May 13, 2026
👁 Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the system at Mundka

‘Continue driving’: Delhi gets its first barrier-free toll plaza on UER-IISubscriber Only

May 12, 2026 06:35 IST

On Monday (May 11), all 24 boom barriers at Mundka-Bakkarwala toll plaza on Urban Extension Road...

Tue, May 12, 2026
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Carrying poles in trains controversy pushes Railways to draft sports equipment policySubscriber Only

May 09, 2026 22:35 IST

Sports ministry intervention is likely to help athletes carrying sports equipment have a smoother...

Sat, May 09, 2026
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1.75 lakh, 1.77 lakh or 1.81 lakh: What was India’s actual road accident death toll in 2024?Subscriber Only

May 09, 2026 10:42 IST

A data analysis of the last five years shows that, barring 2023, the number of road fatalities...

Sat, May 09, 2026
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Mumbai to Ahmedabad @ 320kmph: The making of the bullet trainSubscriber Only

May 09, 2026 07:00 IST

Viaducts that fly over high-rises, 53 steel and river bridges, a 7-km undersea tunnel, and machines...

Wed, May 27, 2026
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546 die every day in traffic accidents; speeding remains biggest killer: NCRB dataSubscriber Only

May 07, 2026 16:51 IST

While the top three states in fatalities were UP, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra, most of the deaths...

Fri, May 08, 2026
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Centre okays Gujarat shipyard, 3 rail projects to ease up congestionSubscriber Only

May 06, 2026 04:24 IST

The project will be jointly implemented by Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Cochin Shipyard...

Wed, May 06, 2026
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As BJP wins Bengal, Railways eyes land acquisition for key stalled projectsSubscriber Only

May 05, 2026 20:31 IST

As BJP wins Bengal, Railways eyes land acquisition for key stalled...

Wed, May 06, 2026
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Explained: India’s first ‘barrier-less’ toll plaza in Gujarat’s Choryasi, what it means for commutersSubscriber Only

May 01, 2026 18:53 IST

According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, the MLFF is projected to be implemented across all...

Fri, May 01, 2026
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