24 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated and launched infrastructure projects worth over INR 11,000 crore across West Bengal and Assam, aimed at improving connectivity and economic integration in eastern and northeastern India. Key initiatives include new rail projects in West Bengal, highlighted by the launch of India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati, along with expanded Amrit Bharat Express services. In Assam, the Prime Minister laid the foundation for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project on NH-715, valued at around INR 6,950 crore, featuring a wildlife-friendly elevated stretch. Additional rail upgrades in Malda and other regions are expected to boost mobility, trade, tourism and employment across both states.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

23 Jan 2026

Mumbai's Metro 6, connecting Andheri (W) to Vikhroli, is expected to begin operations around October 2026 without waiting for the Kanjurmarg car depot. MMRDA plans to use an elevated eight-lane corridor with pit lines at Vikhroli for routine rake maintenance, while major overhauls will be handled at the Mandale depot. The Kanjurmarg depot, with a cost of INR 509 crore, will include workshops, stabling lines, and an operations centre, but is delayed due to land procedures. Initially, six to eight rakes will run at intervals of six to eight minutes along the 15.31-km corridor.Read more

23 Jan 2026

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the allotment of a 3.6-acre plot in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai, to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for the construction of a Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple at a token rate of INR 1 per square metre, with all usual premiums and infrastructure charges waived. The decision, taken on January 17 under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, formalises a proposal that was under consideration for several months and draws on precedents where land was previously allotted to TTD at nominal cost. Located in Sector 12 of Ulwe, a fast-developing node near the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport and the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (Atal Setu), the concessional land grant will support a temple intended to serve devotees across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The TTD will bear all construction, management and upkeep costs, and officials highlight potential benefits for local religious tourism and economic activity.Read more

23 Jan 2026

IRB Infrastructure and Developers has started toll collection on two major highway sections in Uttar Pradesh, covering Lucknow-Ayodhya-Gorakhpur (NH-27) and Lucknow-Sultanpur (NH-731). This follows an upfront payment of INR 9,270 crore to NHAI and completion of financial closure. Managed through the project SPV, IRB Harihara Corridors, the highways will operate under a 20-year revenue-linked concession. The corridors connect key cultural and religious cities, enhancing travel safety and regional development. IRB Infra, India's largest private toll road developer, manages assets of around INR 94,000 crore across 13 states.Read more

23 Jan 2026

India has crossed five lakh circuit kilometres of high-voltage electricity transmission lines, marking a significant step in strengthening its power infrastructure. The milestone was achieved after a new 765 kV line in Rajasthan became operational, enabling additional evacuation of renewable energy from major solar zones. Since 2014, the transmission network has expanded sharply, boosting transformation and inter-regional transfer capacity. Ongoing transmission projects are expected to further support renewable energy growth and help meet the national target of 500 GW of clean energy by 2030.Read more

Noida News Desk

23 Jan 2026

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) plans to launch a major residential plot scheme this month, offering 973 residential plots near the upcoming Noida International Airport, reflecting strong infrastructure-led demand in the region. The plots, to be offered across Sectors 15C, 18 and 24A along the Yamuna Expressway corridor, will range in size from 162 sq m to 290 sq m and are expected to be priced at an average of about INR 35,000 per sq metre. Prior to the launch, the scheme will seek mandatory registration with the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UPRERA) before applications open. Interested buyers can register by paying a 10% registration fee and participate in a computerised lucky draw for allotment. YEIDA has also reserved portions of the plots for farmers whose land was acquired and industrialists with functional units in the area, while the remaining plots will be available to the general category. The initiative is set against the backdrop of the airport project, expected to boost regional growth and real estate values.Read more

Bangalore News Desk

23 Jan 2026

Homebuyers in Bengaluru are voicing concerns over the proliferation of increasingly compact pigeon-hole 2 BHK apartments units that offer generous common amenities but unusually tight internal living spaces as rising land and construction costs push developers to shrink carpet areas to preserve price points. This trend has ignited widespread debate on social media and among property seekers, with many questioning whether Bengaluru is beginning to mirror Mumbai-style housing dynamics, where small, high-priced flats have long been the norm. Data from real estate platforms shows average apartment sizes in the city dropped nearly 8 % year-on-year in 2025, as developers reconfigure layouts to manage affordability pressures. Buyers on forums argue that while Bengaluru's land scarcity isn't as severe as Mumbai's, pricing psychology and market expectations are increasingly driving design choices that prioritise saleability over livability. The discussion reflects broader concerns about housing affordability and quality in one of India's fastest-growing real estate markets.Read more

23 Jan 2026

State-owned National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd (KRCL) have signed an umbrella memorandum of understanding to strengthen integrated infrastructure development across the country. The agreement focuses on closer coordination between road and rail planning, particularly in difficult and challenging terrains where joint solutions can improve efficiency, safety and economic outcomes. Key areas of collaboration include rail-cum-road bridges, tunnels, multi-modal logistics parks, inter-modal hubs and grade separators at locations where highways intersect or run alongside railway lines. The partnership will also allow NHAI to leverage KRCL's experience in complex bridge and tunnel projects, safety audits and slope stabilisation, while jointly adopting advanced technologies and digital tools to enhance project monitoring, asset management and overall infrastructure delivery.Read more

23 Jan 2026

Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) in Gurugram have urged the government to take responsibility for constructing stalled 24-metre internal sector roads in newly developed sectors adjoining the Dwarka Expressway, citing long-standing gaps in land acquisition that have left key link roads incomplete and homes dependent on narrow village routes for access. At a press conference under the Dwarka Expressway Gurgaon Development Association (DXP GDA) banner, residents highlighted bottlenecks in Sectors 112, 99A and 109, where stretches of planned arterial roads remain unfinished because small parcels of land have not been acquired. RWAs argue these missing internal links undermine connectivity, affect daily commuting, and reduce safety for thousands of residents. Government planning officials clarified that internal roads fall under developers obligations, but said the issue could be examined at the policy level.Read more

23 Jan 2026

The Delhi government is accelerating the expansion of the Delhi Metro network under Phase IV to reduce road congestion, cut pollution and improve urban mobility. Funding has been cleared for three new corridors spanning about 47.2 km, with a total project cost of INR 14,630.80 crore, including the Delhi government's share of INR 3,386.18 crore. The corridors will connect Lajpat Nagar Saket G-Block, Inderlok Indraprastha, and Rithala Kundli, strengthening access across south, north and central Delhi and extending into neighbouring regions. The expansion aims to encourage a shift to public transport, ease traffic pressure and support cleaner travel. Construction and tendering are underway, with completion targeted within four years.Read more