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18 Apr 2026
Noida International Airport (Jewar Airport) has installed over 6,000 low-emission, recyclable furniture units across its terminal and operational areas, marking one of the first large-scale deployments of such systems in India's airport infrastructure. Executed by AFC Furniture Solutions, the installation spans public seating, workstations and control desks across a 1,00,000 sq m facility. The furniture, designed with a 66% recyclability rate and lower carbon footprint, supports the airport's net-zero target. The project aligns with broader sustainability goals in airport design, where emissions reduction is being extended beyond core infrastructure to interior fit-outs and operational assets.Read more
18 Apr 2026
Drone-based land mapping under the SVAMITVA scheme has led to a 23% increase in sanctioned rural loan amounts, according to a working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. The initiative converts residential land parcels into verifiable assets, enabling villagers to use them as collateral for formal credit. The scheme, implemented by the government with support from the Survey of India, focuses on digitising rural land records through drone surveys. By providing legal property documentation, the programme has improved access to institutional finance, reduced land disputes, and strengthened rural economic participation. The development highlights the growing role of geospatial technology in formalising land ownership and unlocking credit flows in India's rural economy.Read more
18 Apr 2026
Land compensation has commenced for the long-pending railway projects connecting Jeypore with Nabarangpur and Malkangiri in Odisha, marking a key step forward after nearly a decade of delays. The projects, announced in the Union Budget 2016-17, involve a 42-km Jeypore Nabarangpur line and a 130-km Jeypore Malkangiri corridor. Authorities have initiated disbursement of compensation funds across multiple villages in Koraput district, with INR 37 crore released for affected areas. The projects require land acquisition across dozens of villages and are aimed at improving connectivity in tribal and remote regions. The move is expected to accelerate stalled execution timelines and support broader infrastructure development in southern Odisha.Read more
18 Apr 2026
Authorities have imposed strict timelines for completing drainage and urban infrastructure works to prevent waterlogging during the upcoming monsoon season. The directives include desilting of drains, repair of damaged sewer lines, and clearance of encroachments across identified flood-prone zones. The move follows recurring incidents of urban flooding in previous years, prompting agencies to prioritise time-bound execution of pre-monsoon works. Officials have been instructed to ensure coordination across departments and complete all critical interventions before the onset of heavy rainfall. The initiative is aimed at improving stormwater management capacity, reducing disruption to urban mobility, and strengthening resilience in vulnerable areas through targeted infrastructure upgrades.Read more
18 Apr 2026
India�s annual infrastructure spending has increased more than six-fold since 2014, crossing INR 12 lakh crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated while inaugurating the Delhi�Dehradun Expressway. The expenditure, which stood at below INR 2 lakh crore annually before 2014, has expanded significantly as part of the government�s focus on roads, railways, logistics, and urban infrastructure. The Prime Minister highlighted that projects worth over INR 2.25 lakh crore are currently underway in Uttarakhand alone. The expressway project, built at a cost of INR 12,000 crore, is expected to reduce travel time and logistics costs. The infrastructure push is positioned as a key driver of economic growth, improved connectivity, and regional development across the country.Read more
17 Apr 2026
India's infrastructure expansion is leading to increased demand for digital twin technology, according to Bentley Systems. The company noted that large and complex projects across transport, utilities and urban development are encouraging the use of data-driven tools. Digital twins help improve planning, execution and long-term asset management through real-time monitoring and predictive insights. Interest is rising among both government bodies and private developers. However, issues such as data integration, lack of standardisation and shortage of skilled professionals continue to limit faster adoption across the sector.Read more
17 Apr 2026
The 125-km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project in Uttarakhand is now expected to be completed by 2028, with Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar confirming a revised timeline. The project, sanctioned in 2016 and executed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), was earlier targeted for commissioning by end-2026. The rail corridor, which passes through five districts including Dehradun and Rudraprayag, is designed to enhance connectivity to key religious and tourist destinations such as Devprayag and Karnaprayag. It also features India's longest transportation tunnel at 14.58 km and includes 19 major bridges. The revised timeline reflects execution challenges in difficult terrain while maintaining progress on tunnelling and bridge construction.Read more
17 Apr 2026
Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd has secured a letter of intent from Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd for the supply of power cables valued at INR 45.47 crore, inclusive of GST. The contract is scheduled for execution over a one-year period from May 2026 to May 2027. The company clarified that the transaction does not qualify as a related party deal. The order reflects ongoing procurement activity in Mumbai's power distribution network, where utilities continue to invest in infrastructure upgrades and capacity augmentation to support rising electricity demand across the metropolitan region.Read more
17 Apr 2026
The Indore Municipal Corporation intensified its action against illegal colonies by demolishing 16 unauthorised row houses in Anjani Nagar and Jagdish Nagar. The constructions were carried out without approvals and included illegal internal infrastructure such as roads and drainage. The civic body also raised concerns over fraudulent sales, where such properties are sold to unaware buyers. The action is part of a wider effort to control unplanned growth, as several unauthorised colonies in the city continue to face scrutiny due to lack of clear titles and planning violations.Read more
17 Apr 2026
The Goa government has initiated a INR 150 crore programme to rectify accident-prone black spots across key national highways, with funding support from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The initiative includes engineering interventions such as flyovers, underpasses, slope protection, and junction redesign to improve road safety and traffic flow. Works are underway at multiple locations, including Dhargalim on NH-66, Verna Nuvem, and stretches in Ponda and Vasco. The programme follows safety concerns flagged during earlier inspections and aims to eliminate identified high-risk zones by 2026. The move is part of a broader push to strengthen highway safety infrastructure in the state amid rising traffic volumes and accident incidents.Read more
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17 Apr 2026
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has directed all FASTag issuer banks to immediately validate vehicle registration numbers (VRNs) linked to FASTags to address data inconsistencies in the electronic toll collection system. The move follows complaints of mismatches between FASTag-captured VRNs and actual vehicle number plates, raising concerns over enforcement gaps and potential revenue leakage. NHAI noted that many discrepancies relate to FASTags issued before integration with the VAHAN database, when verification processes were limited. Banks have been instructed to verify issued FASTags and blacklist those linked to incorrect or invalid VRNs. The directive gains importance as India prepares to implement Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling, which relies on accurate vehicle identification for enforcement and penalty issuance.Read more
17 Apr 2026
Traffic on the Mumbai Coastal Road has grown nearly seven times in under two years, with average daily usage now crossing 63,000 vehicles. The corridor has handled over 3.16 crore vehicles since opening and has become a key route for South Mumbai commuters due to major travel time savings. Growth picked up after full access and 24-hour operations were introduced. While the road has reduced congestion in some areas, experts point out that benefits are still largely limited to private vehicles, indicating the need for better public transport integration.Read more
17 Apr 2026
Deakin University and the Smart Energy Council have joined forces to support India's growing rooftop solar sector by developing a skilled and industry-ready workforce. Backed by the Australian Government's education and climate-related departments, the initiative focuses on building occupational standards, curriculum design, and training systems aligned with global benchmarks. It also includes train-the-trainer models, pilot programmes, and evaluation frameworks for long-term impact. The collaboration aims to combine Australian expertise with India's large-scale renewable energy needs, supporting the country's transition towards clean energy through improved skilling and structured industry alignment.Read more
17 Apr 2026
Mumbai has initiated a large slum cluster redevelopment plan covering 19 locations across the city, focusing on integrated development instead of fragmented projects. The scheme targets areas above 50 acres with over 51 per cent slum coverage and is expected to benefit nearly seven lakh residents. The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) will act as the nodal agency, with multiple execution routes involving government bodies and private developers. The policy also allows inclusion of complex land parcels, including CRZ areas, to unlock land and improve housing, infrastructure and basic services.Read more
17 Apr 2026
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena reviewed progress at the eastern portal of the Zoji La tunnel project in Drass, assessing construction milestones and timelines for the strategically significant corridor. The INR 6,808.69 crore project, being executed by Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Ltd, is expected to achieve tunnel breakthrough by mid-2026, with full completion targeted for early 2028. Officials briefed that advanced tunnelling techniques and safety features are being deployed, although challenging geological conditions have affected progress in certain stretches. The tunnel is intended to provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Ladakh, improving mobility, logistics, and regional access. The review comes amid continued focus on expediting execution of key infrastructure projects in border regions.Read more
17 Apr 2026
The under-construction bullet train station at Anand in Gujarat is progressing with structural works nearing completion, with its design drawing from the city's identity as India's Milk City. Developed as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), the station will span 44,073 sq m with a height of 25.6 metres. The three-level structure will feature modern passenger amenities, multimodal connectivity, and design elements inspired by milk droplets. Construction milestones, including slab casting and steel framework, have been completed, with finishing works underway. The station is expected to function as a regional transport hub, improving connectivity within Gujarat's key industrial and urban clusters.Read more
17 Apr 2026
The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has initiated enforcement measures against residential properties discharging sewage into Moilykere lake in Mahakalipadpu, Mangaluru, following persistent pollution concerns. Notices have been served to houses and apartment complexes identified as sources of untreated sewage inflow, with legal action proposed under provisions of the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act. The issue, raised in the state legislature, prompted a site inspection by the state's urban development authorities. The absence of an underground drainage (UGD) network in the area has been identified as the primary cause, affecting nearly 400 households across adjoining localities. Civic authorities are concurrently working to identify land for a wet well to enable long-pending UGD infrastructure aimed at addressing sewage management and restoring the lake.Read more
17 Apr 2026
Serbia has announced plans to jointly manufacture combat drones with Israel as part of its broader effort to modernise its defence sector and expand military exports. The announcement was made by Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic during a visit to a military unit, where he highlighted that the country cannot independently develop drones at the level of Israel. The proposed collaboration is expected to follow a 50-50 structure, although key details such as investment value, timeline, and the manufacturer involved have not been officially disclosed. The move aligns with Serbia's ongoing military upgrade strategy.Read more
17 Apr 2026
The Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA) has accelerated the long-pending shifting of the Telugu Ganga drinking water pipeline to facilitate a critical road project linking Karakambadi Road and Renigunta Road. The 2.9 km underground pipeline, which has historically constrained infrastructure development due to its zigzag alignment, is being relocated with funding support from TUDA. The initiative, reported in the past week, resolves a major bottleneck that had delayed the road project despite earlier allocations of around INR 19.5 crore by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). The pipeline relocation, estimated to require around INR 3 crore, is expected to enable road construction and support Tirupati's planned urban growth, improving connectivity and easing congestion in the expanding temple city.Read more
17 Apr 2026
The completion of the Aroor-Thuravoor elevated highway in Kerala has been delayed due to an ongoing dispute between the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) over the relocation of extra high-tension power lines. The 12.75 km project, estimated at around INR 2,200 crore and nearing 90 per cent completion, has been stalled for several months as shutdown permissions required for shifting power lines remain pending. While approvals have been granted at two locations, a critical stretch near Aroor continues to hold up construction. The delay has affected timelines for structural completion and traffic opening, with commuters continuing to face congestion along NH-66. The project is intended to ease traffic movement along one of Kerala's busiest corridors.Read more
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