Mumbai News Desk

20 Feb 2026

Ongoing construction of the Kurla-Halav Bridge in Mumbai has come under closer scrutiny after a fatal accident at an under-construction metro site in Mulund earlier this week. Residents living near the bridge alignment have renewed concerns over safety standards, restricted road width, and emergency access, stating that their objections had been raised much before the recent incident. The Mulund accident, in which a metro parapet collapsed onto a busy road, has strengthened local demands for stricter monitoring, clearer accountability, and a reassessment of construction methods at congested urban sites.Read more

20 Feb 2026

Japanese aircraft interiors maker Jamco Corporation is set to establish a Product Engineering Centre in Bengaluru, marking a key expansion of its engineering and manufacturing footprint in India's aviation sector. The centre will focus on developing and manufacturing full-scale aircraft interior components for leading global airlines including Boeing and Airbus, underlining India's growing role in the aerospace supply chain. Company leaders noted that the investment deepens Jamco's long-term commitment to the region, supported by Karnataka's strong aerospace ecosystem and skilled workforce.Read more

20 Feb 2026

Power Mech Projects has secured two major thermal power orders aggregating to over INR 1,000 crore, excluding GST. One contract worth INR 515 crore has been awarded by Mirzapur Thermal Energy (UP) Private Ltd for the Mirzapur Phase-I project, while another valued at INR 490 crore has been received from Mahan Energen Ltd for the Mahan Phase-III project. Both orders involve erection, testing, commissioning, and performance guarantee-related services for 2x800 MW ultra supercritical units, with execution timelines of 36 months from the respective Notices to Proceed.Read more

Noida News Desk

20 Feb 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved an 11.56-kilometre extension of the Noida Metro Aqua Line from Sector 142 to Botanical Garden, strengthening metro connectivity between Noida, Greater Noida and Delhi. The elevated corridor will add eight new stations and enable a direct interchange with Delhi Metro's Blue and Magenta Lines. The project involves an estimated investment of INR 2,254 crore and will expand the operational Noida Metro network to over 61 km. Once completed, the extension is expected to reduce travel time, ease road congestion and improve daily commuting efficiency.Read more

20 Feb 2026

The Haryana government has stepped up monitoring of major infrastructure projects to ensure faster and timely execution. The Chief Minister has directed senior officials to closely track projects costing over INR 75 crore through a central monitoring system and fix accountability for delays. Executing agencies have been warned of penalties if timelines are missed. The move builds on the state's recent push to accelerate urban, housing and infrastructure works, as delays in large public projects have remained a concern despite increased capital spending.Read more

19 Feb 2026

The detailed project report for the proposed Tirupattur Hosur railway line in Tamil Nadu has been submitted to the Centre, with the project estimated at INR 4,000 crore. The 109 km line via Jolarpet plans six new stations and train speeds of up to 130 kmph. Around 400 acres of land will be acquired across Tirupattur and Krishnagiri districts. The proposal is aimed at improving connectivity to the fast-growing Hosur industrial belt and reviving long-pending regional rail infrastructure.Read more

19 Feb 2026

The Adani Group has unveiled a USD 100-billion initiative to develop hyperscale AI-ready, renewable energy data centres by 2035. This effort is expected to attract an additional USD 150 billion in investments, potentially creating a USD 250 billion AI infrastructure ecosystem in India. The plan builds on AdaniConneX's 2 GW platform, aiming to expand to 5 GW through partnerships with Google, Microsoft, and collaboration with Flipkart. Gautam Adani emphasized India's potential to be a global leader in AI, not just a consumer, highlighting the country's strategic role in the coming intelligence revolution.Read more

19 Feb 2026

Smart Home Expo will return for its seventh edition from 28-30 April 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex. Positioned as India's largest smart technology exhibition for residential and commercial spaces, the event will span 15,000 sqm and host over 450 exhibitors. Designed exclusively for trade visitors, the three-day show will bring together leading brands across smart home automation, lighting technologies, audio-visual solutions, security systems and intelligent building infrastructure. Supported by prominent industry partners and global technology bodies, the 2026 edition will also feature dedicated AV Demo Rooms, a KNX Pavilion and knowledge-led platforms such as the Smart Building Summit, reinforcing its role as a key networking and business forum for the smart living ecosystem.Read more

19 Feb 2026

The Rajasthan government has announced a focused urban infrastructure push with an allocation of INR 500 crore for drainage systems and smart city works across key towns. Jaipur and Ajmer are major beneficiaries, while several other cities will see flood-control interventions. The budget also provides for energy-efficient streetlighting, parking infrastructure, civic service centres and electric vehicle charging facilities. These measures build on earlier investments under national urban missions and aim to address long-standing issues related to flooding, mobility and municipal service delivery.Read more

19 Feb 2026

Festo has inaugurated a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru as part of its strategy to advance Industry 4.0, automation and smart manufacturing. The 71,000 sq ft facility near Electronics City will accommodate up to 600 employees and marks a significant milestone as the company completes 40 years of operations in India. Designed as a strategic engineering and digital hub, the centre will focus on advanced engineering, software development, data analytics and process optimisation to support Festo's global operations. The investment reinforces Bengaluru's position as a leading technology destination while strengthening Festo's commitment to sustainable automation and global research and development initiatives.Read more