18 Feb 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has rejected the Union Railway Minister's claim that delays in land acquisition by the State have slowed railway projects. The State said most land for major railway lines has already been acquired and handed over, and delays are mainly due to inadequate fund release and project abandonment by Indian Railways. It also denied seeking the closure of any railway projects. The issue has triggered political exchanges, with both sides presenting differing accounts of project progress and responsibility.Read more

18 Feb 2026

Nashik's Ozar airport is set to undergo a major infrastructure upgrade costing INR 572 crore to handle the sharp rise in passenger movement expected during the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela. The project includes a new terminal building, expanded aircraft parking, additional check-in counters, and improved passenger facilities. Once completed, the airport's passenger handling capacity will increase more than threefold. The upgrade is part of wider preparations to strengthen transport infrastructure in and around Nashik ahead of the large religious gathering.Read more

Delhi News Desk

17 Feb 2026

Delhi authorities have identified 3,298 km of roads for repair and resurfacing under a phased redevelopment plan estimated at INR 7,207 crore. The assessment covers over 21 per cent of the city's total road network of 15,598 km and includes roads in both authorised and unauthorised colonies. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Public Works Department account for the largest share of identified stretches. Officials have linked damaged road surfaces to higher dust levels and traffic inefficiencies, prompting renewed focus on timely execution.Read more

17 Feb 2026

The Nashik Municipal Corporation is moving ahead with plans to upgrade a 6.4 km city stretch of the Nashik-Pune highway from Dwarka Circle to Nashik Road by opting for asphalting instead of white topping. The decision, taken after consultations with the National Highways Authority of India, is aimed at ensuring timely completion before the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in 2026. The revised project scope has reduced the estimated cost from INR 290 crore to INR 245 crore, including land acquisition, while maintaining the objective of easing congestion on one of the city's busiest corridors.Read more

17 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra government plans to roll out the Mumbai water metro project in phases starting December, aiming to ease traffic congestion across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Ports Minister Nitesh Rane said a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be submitted by February 28, after which two routes will be finalised for the first phase. The INR 1,200 crore project proposes six to eight routes using battery-powered ferries, initially focusing on key Mumbai city stretches such as Nariman Point, Worli, Bandra, Juhu and Versova. Modelled on the Kochi water metro, the project will later expand across the wider MMR, with improved connectivity including faster access to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport.Read more

17 Feb 2026

The Prime Minister inaugurated the Seva Teerth complex along with Kartavya Bhavan-1 and Kartavya Bhavan-2 in New Delhi, marking a major shift in India's central administrative infrastructure. The new complexes bring together the Prime Minister's Office, Cabinet Secretariat, National Security Council Secretariat and several key ministries that were earlier spread across multiple locations. Designed as part of the Central Vista redevelopment, the buildings focus on operational efficiency, sustainability and improved coordination while replacing ageing colonial-era offices that had become costly and inefficient to maintain.Read more

17 Feb 2026

The Centre has created agricultural infrastructure worth INR 1 lakh crore to preserve fruits, vegetables and other farm produce, helping reduce post-harvest losses by 5-15 per cent, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told the Rajya Sabha. He said thousands of facilities including custom hiring centres, primary processing units, warehouses, grading units, cold storages and smart agriculture infrastructure have been established to strengthen storage and value chains. Targeting the previous Congress-led government for inaction, he credited Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for prioritising farm infrastructure. In a written reply, Chouhan said that under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), INR 7,425.99 crore has been sanctioned for 32,014 projects in Punjab as of February 9, 2026, against a revised allocation of INR 9,050 crore based on the state's performance.Read more

17 Feb 2026

French drugmaker Sanofi on Monday announced plans to expand its global capability centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, increasing its workforce to more than 4,500 employees from the current 2,600. The expansion will be backed by a multi-hundred-million-dollar investment, though the company did not specify the exact amount or hiring timeline. In 2024, Sanofi had committed to investing 400 million euros ($474.60 million) in its India GCC by the end of the decade. The move reflects the growing importance of India as a hub for multinational GCCs, which are evolving into innovation-driven centres supporting research, artificial intelligence and data capabilities. The announcement comes ahead of the BioAsia conference in Hyderabad, where global pharmaceutical leaders are set to discuss India's expanding role in the global pharma ecosystem.Read more

17 Feb 2026

Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai has seen improved accessibility following the opening of the Santacruz - Chembur Link Road extension connecting to LBS Road. The new route offers a signal-free approach that reduces travel time and eases congestion from areas such as Bandra, Santacruz and Andheri. The development improves access to Kurla and the LBS Road corridor, making travel more predictable for visitors. The mall, operational since 2011, continues to be one of Mumbai's largest retail and leisure destinations with strong footfall and established entertainment venues.Read more

17 Feb 2026

Siemens Energy India Ltd reported a 35 per cent rise in net profit to INR 313 crore for the December quarter of FY26, supported by a 26 per cent increase in revenue to INR 1,911 crore. Profitability was affected by a one-time labour-related cost of INR 52 crore. Operating in an October-September financial year, the company cited strong energy market conditions. Its board approved an INR 2,060 crore investment to expand large power transformer capacity by about 30,000 MVA, underlining confidence in sustained demand.Read more