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India is preparing a major expansion of highway infrastructure along its international borders, with plans to build more than 5,000 km of roads over the next three to five years at an estimated investment of over INR 2 trillion. The proposed programme is expected to cover strategic stretches bordering China, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar, with the dual objective of improving military mobility and opening remote regions to trade, tourism and investment. The initiative builds on ongoing border connectivity work by the Border Roads Organisation and other agencies across frontier states and Union territories.Read more

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Six railway stations in Bihar’s Bhagalpur Lok Sabha constituency ,Bhagalpur, Kahalgaon, Naugachia, Pirpainti, Sabaur and Shivanarayanpur, have been identified for development under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. According to the Ministry of Railways, work at Kahalgaon, Sabaur, Shivanarayanpur and Pirpainti has been completed, while projects at Naugachia and Bhagalpur are progressing. The programme covers passenger facilities, station access, parking, waiting areas, foot over bridges, lifts, signage and other amenities, with Bhagalpur also undergoing master planning for a larger redevelopment.Read more

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Bajel Projects has secured two transmission line orders worth more than INR 700 crore under the WR-ER Inter-Regional Network Expansion Scheme – Part A. The packages, identified as TL06 and TL02, involve the construction of 400kV and 765kV double-circuit transmission lines connecting key locations in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. The company classified TL06 as a Mega order, valued between INR 300 crore and INR 400 crore, while TL02 qualifies as an UltraMega order worth more than INR 400 crore. The projects cover the design, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of new transmission infrastructure, including the Ranchi-New PPSP-Jamshedpur corridor and the Raigarh (Tamnar)-Jamshedpur route. Bajel Projects said the two packages will strengthen inter-regional power evacuation capacity between the Western and Eastern regions, improve grid connectivity across Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, and reinforce the wider WR-ER transmission corridor.Read more

11 Aug 2026

CESC’s renewable energy platform Purvah Green Power will acquire a 1.4 GW operational solar portfolio from ReNew Solar Power for INR 48.59 billion (USD 510.1 million). The portfolio includes six operating projects spread across Rajasthan and Karnataka, with more than 90% of the capacity tied to long-term power purchase agreements with the state-run Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The acquisition is expected to close before October 31 and will take Purvah’s contracted renewable energy capacity to 4.8 GW. The transaction is also part of CESC’s plan to build a 10 GW renewable energy platform.Read more

11 Aug 2026

Larsen & Toubro has been selected to execute the civil construction works for extensions of the Noida Metro’s Aqua Line, strengthening the rapid transit network across Noida and Greater Noida. The project involves construction of new elevated metro corridors and associated infrastructure as part of the planned expansion of the existing Aqua Line. The extension is expected to improve connectivity between key residential, commercial and institutional areas while supporting the region’s continuing urban growth. The contract adds another major metro infrastructure project to L&T’s transportation portfolio.Read more

11 Aug 2026

Builders in Kolkata have started calling workers back to construction sites as developers anticipate the resumption of high-rise projects following a period of disruption. The move comes as the state’s urban development department has updated building-rule references to align with the National Building Construction Standards 2026, replacing references to the earlier National Building Code. The revised provisions cover structural design, fire safety, construction practices, lifts, ventilation, earthquake protection and other building services. Developers are now preparing to restart work and regain time lost during the disruption.Read more

11 Aug 2026

Mumbai is set to add a new public viewing facility in Bandra as part of the Bandra Wastewater Treatment Facility being developed under Stage II of the Mumbai Sewage Disposal Project. The 360 MLD sewage treatment plant, being executed by Larsen & Toubro for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, is designed to incorporate a panoramic viewing gallery along with a knowledge centre and library. The civic infrastructure project is intended to combine wastewater treatment with public-oriented facilities, creating a space that can provide views of the city’s coastline while supporting awareness of sewage treatment.Read more

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11 Aug 2026

Mumbai Metro One has introduced a mixed-loop operating pattern on the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor from August 10 to increase train frequency during evening peak hours. Under the revised arrangement, alternate services will operate between Ghatkopar and Andheri, while the following train will continue on the full Ghatkopar-Versova route. The change reduces the peak-hour gap between Andheri and Ghatkopar from 3 minutes 20 seconds to 3 minutes and is expected to raise carrying capacity on the section by more than 20%, adding capacity for around 28,000 commuters.Read more

11 Aug 2026

The Manipur government has announced the reopening of National Highway-2 and National Highway-37 for free movement of people and goods across communities, marking a significant step towards restoring road connectivity in the state. The two highways connect Imphal with Dimapur and Jiribam, respectively, and have faced prolonged disruption amid the conflict in Manipur. The state government has also announced plans to resume bus services between Imphal and Dimapur. The reopening is expected to improve access to essential supplies, facilitate travel and support the gradual restoration of economic activity.Read more

11 Aug 2026

The West Bengal government is planning a ring road around Kolkata and a flyover connecting the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass with Rajarhat-New Town to improve urban connectivity and support business activity. Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul said the proposed projects are part of wider efforts to strengthen roads, drainage, water supply and civic services. The government is also considering the revival of an approximately 7-km flyover proposal from the EM Bypass Metropolitan area, estimated to cost around INR 900 crore. However, the projects are yet to receive final approval.Read more