29 Dec 2025

GMR Group has qualified to submit a bid for the proposed Taif International Airport project in Saudi Arabia, which carries an estimated investment value of USD 800 million. The airport development will be executed under a public-private partnership model on a build-transfer-operate basis, with a concession period of 30 years, including construction. Several international consortiums have also cleared the qualification stage for the bidding process. The new airport is planned to include a passenger terminal, support facilities, utilities, parking and access infrastructure, along with provisions for future expansion. The project is expected to cater to long-term traffic growth and support regional aviation demand, including Umrah-related travel.Read more

29 Dec 2025

Indian Railways is aiming to operationalise the indigenously developed automatic train protection system, Kavach, on the high-density Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors during 2026, after missing the revised deadline of December 2025. Officials indicated that steady progress and an accelerated implementation strategy are supporting the new target. Around 25 per cent of the work on these routes has already been commissioned and is ready for use, while key components have been installed across the remaining sections. Kavach is designed to automatically apply brakes if loco pilots fail to maintain prescribed speed limits, enhancing operational safety on busy rail corridors.Read more

29 Dec 2025

Georgia has placed a key section of its national railway network into operation following the completion of a long-running modernisation project executed by China Railway 23rd Bureau Group. The upgraded line links Zestaponi and Khashuri in central Georgia and strengthens the country's east-west rail corridor. The project involved extensive renovation of existing tracks and new construction under difficult geological conditions. Authorities expect the railway to improve travel efficiency, expand freight capacity, support regional economies and strengthen Georgia's role in transcontinental trade routes connecting Asia and Europe.Read more

29 Dec 2025

The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has launched an online system allowing residents to obtain survey certificates for buildings and vacant plots without visiting offices in person. Applicants can register, submit documents, track application status, and download certificates through the official portal, with approvals expected within seven days. The platform also handles urban land ceiling and government land survey applications in coordination with the mandal revenue office. GVMC staff are receiving training to ensure smooth operations, reflecting the corporation's push to digitise services and improve convenience for property owners.Read more

29 Dec 2025

The Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra government to provide a detailed plan to address pollution and odour from the Kanjurmarg dumping ground. Authorities have been instructed to seek technical guidance from IIT Bombay to make the measures more effective. Residents have long complained about the foul smell and gas emissions affecting health and daily life. The court emphasized a 24x7 grievance system and timely complaint resolution. A special committee is expected to submit practical steps to reduce pollution, making accountability and swift action a priority.Read more

29 Dec 2025

In the Union Budget 2026, the Indian government has prioritised road infrastructure by allocating INR 2.87 lakh crore to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, underscoring its role as a key driver of economic growth, logistics efficiency and employment generation. Roads and highways have consistently dominated capital expenditure trends, with allocations rising year-on-year to support construction, expansion and maintenance of national and state road networks. This substantial funding is expected to accelerate highway and rural road development, improve connectivity, reduce logistics costs, and support India's long-term infrastructure agenda, reinforcing public investment as a cornerstone of sustained economic growth and inclusive development.Read more

29 Dec 2025

Oriental Rail Infra's subsidiary has secured an order worth INR 9.26 crore from South East Central Railway for infrastructure works aimed at strengthening rail network operations in the region. The contract involves execution of engineering and construction services that will support track and station infrastructure improvements, aligning with broader efforts to enhance safety, capacity and service reliability on the network. The win demonstrates continued demand for specialised rail infrastructure providers as Indian Railways expands and upgrades key corridors. This order adds to Oriental Rail Infra's growing portfolio, reinforcing its position in the rail EPC segment and supporting stable revenue visibility over the near term.Read more

28 Dec 2025

The road transport ministry has outlined its key priorities for 2026, with a strong focus on rolling out seamless, barrier-free tolling on national highways and introducing a fresh Road Safety Bill in Parliament. The push comes as India continues to record nearly 1.8 lakh road deaths annually. Alongside policy reforms, several long-pending expressways are scheduled for completion through 2026. The ministry is also accelerating highway project awards, launching a public InvIT, and addressing structural bottlenecks that continue to delay hundreds of highway projects across the country.Read more

28 Dec 2025

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has introduced a centralised digital property registry to shift property records from fragmented manual systems to a unified GIS-based platform. The system will create verified digital profiles for every property, capturing ownership details, building data, permits, utility connections and inspection history. Property records will be accessible through QR codes and a citizen portal, allowing real-time updates and verification. The initiative aims to improve transparency, reduce data discrepancies, strengthen property tax administration and simplify citizen interaction with municipal services.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

28 Dec 2025

Several major infrastructure projects in Bandra East, including the Metro Line 2B and the new Bombay High Court building, have received notices from the H-East ward of BMC for violating air pollution control norms. Contractors are required to submit explanations and take corrective measures promptly, with stricter actions, including work stoppages, on the horizon. Similar warnings had been issued earlier to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train site. A ready-mix concrete plant in BKC was recently shut down for non-compliance, highlighting ongoing challenges in enforcing environmental standards in large urban projects.Read more

28 Dec 2025

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has completed the acquisition of the North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) in Australia, marking a significant milestone in its international expansion strategy. The acquisition strengthens APSEZ's presence in global maritime trade and adds a large-scale, deep-water export facility to its overseas portfolio. Located at the Port of Abbot Point, the terminal has a handling capacity of up to 50 million tonnes per annum and serves key resource-rich regions. The transaction is expected to enhance cargo volumes, improve earnings visibility and support APSEZ's long-term ambition of becoming a leading global integrated transport and logistics platform.Read more

28 Dec 2025

The Ara-Sasaram rail line doubling project in western Bihar has entered the execution phase, with survey and land acquisition work accelerating in Bhojpur and Rohtas districts. The 110 km corridor, costing around INR 700 crore, aims to ease congestion on the busy Danapur Pt DDU line and improve passenger and freight operations. Joint surveys with district administrations are underway to speed up land handovers. Once completed, the project is expected to increase train frequency, reduce travel times, lower operational delays, and support regional economic growth through better connectivity and freight efficiency.Read more

28 Dec 2025

NTPC Green Energy Ltd is set to begin commercial operations of a 69 MW solar power capacity at Khavda in Gujarat from Thursday, marking another milestone in its renewable energy expansion. The capacity forms part of the larger 1,255 MW Khavda-I Solar PV Project being developed under the CPSU Scheme Phase-II Tranche-III. With this addition, NTPC Green Energy's total installed renewable capacity will rise to 7,996.30 MW, while the overall installed capacity of the NTPC Group will reach 85,610 MW. The development underscores NTPC's commitment to accelerating India's clean energy transition.Read more

28 Dec 2025

Uttarakhand's Public Works Department (PWD) plans to strengthen 235 bridges across nine districts on state highways at an estimated cost of INR 1,640 crore, with work scheduled to start in July 2026. The project, supported by the Asian Development Bank, aims to raise load bearing capacity to class A for heavier civilian and defense traffic, widen narrow bridges, and address landslide prone stretches. Out of 585 bridges assessed, only 111 currently meet class A standards. The initiative also focuses on key strategic, tourist, and pilgrimage routes, enhancing safety, resilience, and connectivity.Read more

28 Dec 2025

Residents of Chandivali have formed a citizens group that plans to function as a shadow corporator to closely monitor civic works in L ward. Without entering electoral politics, the group aims to track ward-level budgets, inspect project execution on the ground and follow up on public complaints with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). It also plans to use the Right to Information Act when required and publish annual assessments of civic works. The initiative reflects growing citizen involvement in local governance and accountability.Read more

27 Dec 2025

The Delhi government has instructed all land-owning departments to submit detailed information on their land parcels and immovable properties for inclusion in a centralised online system, the Delhi Asset Management Information System (DAMIS). Developed by Geospatial Delhi Limited under the IT Department, DAMIS aims to create a reliable, digitised inventory of government assets, enabling better planning, utilisation, and monitoring. Officials have appointed nodal officers, provided training, and issued user credentials. The system seeks to improve transparency, curb unauthorised occupation, and address scattered and inconsistent land records across departments.Read more

27 Dec 2025

Chamarajanagar district has made e-Khata certificates fully accessible online for property owners under the state government's Get e-Khata from Home initiative. Residents across city municipal councils and town panchayats can now submit documents, review draft e-Khatas, and upload corrections through the e-Aasthi portal. The process is supported at Karnataka One (K1) Centres for those needing guidance. This initiative aims to simplify property documentation, enhance transparency, and allow citizens to pay property taxes online efficiently, aligning with Karnataka's ongoing digitisation of land records.Read more

27 Dec 2025

Titagarh Rail Systems has unveiled India's first driverless metro trainset for the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 project, manufactured at its Uttarpara facility in West Bengal with approximately 70-75% local content. The trainset will operate on the Yellow Line connecting Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar and a branch of the Violet Line linking GNLU, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, and GIFT City. Equipped with a Train Control and Management System for automated operation and accessibility features for persons with reduced mobility, it highlights India's growing capability in modern urban rail manufacturing.Read more

27 Dec 2025

Gujarat has announced the Integrated Renewable Energy Policy 2025 and the Green Hydrogen Policy 2025 to accelerate its clean energy transition. The renewable policy targets over 100 gigawatts of capacity by 2030, with a strong focus on grid stability, battery storage and advanced technologies. The green hydrogen policy aims for production of up to 3 million metric tonnes annually by 2035, backed by large-scale renewable capacity and electrolysers. Together, the policies are expected to attract investments of around INR 5 lakh crore and generate significant employment.Read more

27 Dec 2025

Ranchi is planning to install high-speed traffic cameras at around 40 accident-prone locations across the city to improve road safety and curb traffic violations. The proposed project, estimated to cost over INR 5 crore, is currently at a preliminary stage, with authorities finalising locations such as major flyovers, Ring Road stretches and busy corridors. The move will expand the existing surveillance network, which covers about 10 key junctions. The cameras will automatically detect overspeeding and signal violations, enabling real-time challan generation and reducing manual enforcement. Officials believe the technology-led approach will improve road discipline, deter risky driving and help reduce accidents once approvals and funding are in place.Read more