Mumbai News Desk

02 Feb 2026

The reconstructed pedestrian skywalk linking Bandra Railway Station (East) and Kalanagar Junction on the Western Express Highway in Bandra (East) has been opened to the public earlier this week. Stretching 680 metres in length and 5.40 metres in width, the elevated walkway features four staircases, two escalators, and 14 CCTV cameras. The skywalk directly connects to the station's foot overbridge, providing safer and faster access to Bandra Court, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), MHADA, and the district collector's office. Officials highlighted its potential to ease congestion on Anant Kanekar Road and improve daily pedestrian movement.Read more

01 Feb 2026

GAIL (India) Limited and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have signed a ten-year charter agreement for the LNG carrier GAIL Bhuwan, replacing the previous five-year contract that began in 2021. The vessel operates under a joint venture, LNG Japonica Shipping Corporation Ltd, with MOL holding 74% and GAIL 26%. This long-term renewal strengthens the companies partnership in LNG shipping and energy logistics, supports India's growing natural gas demand, and aligns with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 to enhance the country's maritime infrastructure and energy supply chain resilience.Read more

Gurugram News Desk

01 Feb 2026

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has announced plans to set up a micro data centre to digitise the city's water supply network, officials said, as part of broader efforts to improve monitoring and reduce water losses. The centre will integrate geographic information systems (GIS), artificial intelligence, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and sensor technology to monitor water infrastructure in real time, allowing more precise tracking of supply, consumption and losses arising from leakages or theft. Gurugram will be divided into District Metered Areas (DMAs) to enhance the accuracy of data collection and enable quicker response to network faults. The initiative is inspired by advanced water management practices and aims to strengthen service reliability. Initially focused on water supply, the digital infrastructure could later be extended to cover other civic utilities such as sewerage systems. Implementation is expected to unfold over a two-year timeline.Read more

01 Feb 2026

The Airports Authority of India has awarded a contract worth INR 17.16 crore to SoftTech Engineers Limited for the deployment of an AI-powered, BIM-based Project Monitoring System across its infrastructure projects. The system is designed to digitally monitor projects across planning, execution and reporting stages, improving transparency, coordination and decision-making. Powered by SoftTech Engineers proprietary CivitINFRA platform, the solution integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide real-time insights into cost management, progress tracking, documentation and reporting. The web- and mobile-enabled platform will allow stakeholders to access project data and analytics on a unified interface, supporting governance and operational efficiency. The award reflects AAI's growing focus on technology-led project oversight and reinforces SoftTech Engineers role in India's broader infrastructure digitisation and digital transformation efforts.Read more

01 Feb 2026

Highway Infrastructure Limited has started toll operations at the Kaza Fee Plaza on the Chilakaluripet Vijayawada section of NH16 in Andhra Pradesh, following a contract from NHAI worth INR 328.77 crore. Covering 82.5 km, this marks the company's largest toll assignment and brings its consolidated order book to INR 1,144 crore. The project, operated under an asset-light model for one year, is among the highest toll-collecting public-funded plazas in South India. It enhances Highway Infrastructure's presence on key national corridors while contributing significantly to its revenue and operational portfolio.Read more

01 Feb 2026

Tiruchirappalli International Airport has posted a double-digit growth of around 10% in international cargo handling, reflecting stronger trade activity from central Tamil Nadu. Average monthly international cargo volumes increased from nearly 540 metric tonnes to about 590 metric tonnes, supported by new operational facilities. The airport has also begun using its transhipment facility to improve cargo connectivity and lower logistics costs. In parallel, plans for a domestic cargo terminal and the activation of an international courier facility are expected to widen cargo options for exporters and logistics players.Read more

01 Feb 2026

Indian Railways has enforced stricter safety protocols for power cars after repeated lapses were found in fire safety systems installed in these coaches. The Railway Board has directed that no power car will be allowed into service without a joint inspection and certification by mechanical and electrical staff. The move follows inspections that revealed faulty Fire Detection and Suppression Systems, low nitrogen pressure, damaged valves and systems being kept inactive. The revised process introduces detailed checklists, clearer accountability and aims to reduce fire-related risks on passenger trains.Read more

01 Feb 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has set out a detailed development roadmap focusing on public transport electrification, Metro expansion and infrastructure upgrades. The plan aims to convert the city's entire public bus fleet to electric over the next three years while expanding the Metro network to around 500 km. Higher capital expenditure has been earmarked for transport and civic projects, alongside initiatives in health, education, safety and welfare. The roadmap positions public mobility and infrastructure as central to Delhi's long-term urban development strategy.Read more

01 Feb 2026

Mumbai Metro Line 9, an extension of the Red Line (Metro Line 7), is nearing the launch of its first operational stretch between Dahisar East and Kashigaon, marking a significant upgrade in connectivity for the Dahisar Mira-Bhayandar belt. The 4.5-km Phase I section has received clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety, with operations expected to commence by the end of January or early February. Once opened, the corridor will provide Mira-Bhayandar with its first metro-based rapid transit link, connecting the region to the Western Express Highway and onward metro corridors. Even ahead of full commissioning, the impending launch has begun influencing residential sentiment, with developers and buyers responding to improved accessibility, reduced commute times, and the prospect of stronger integration with Mumbai's wider transport network.Read more

01 Feb 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to launch a barrier less Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system on the under construction 12.75 km Aroor Thuravoor elevated corridor in Kerala. Vehicles will pay tolls electronically at highway speeds using FASTag and advanced sensors, eliminating the need to stop. The Eramalloor toll point will cost around INR 30 crore. Once complete, this corridor will be India's longest six lane elevated highway. The MLFF rollout is part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana and aligns with NHAI's efforts to modernize toll collection across major national highways.Read more