2 hours ago

A section of an under-construction flyover on the Nagpur–Kolhapur National Highway at Vishnupuri, on the outskirts of Nanded, Maharashtra, collapsed on Thursday, injuring two college students. The incident occurred near Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology when a concrete slab fell from the structure. Authorities secured the site, diverted traffic and launched a technical investigation into the collapse. The inquiry will assess construction quality, structural integrity and safety compliance before work on the highway flyover project resumes.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

3 hours ago

• A Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus rammed into 14 vehicles on S.V. Road near the Andheri subway on Friday afternoon, leaving six to eight people injured.
• The accident occurred at around 4.15 pm when the bus, operating on Route 242 between Millat Nagar and Andheri Bus Station (West), was taking a right turn from Caesar Road.
• The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, while police and civic authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
• The incident is the second major accident involving a wet lease BEST bus, where the vehicle is operated and maintained by a private contractor while running under the BEST network.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

6 hours ago

A 34-year-old construction worker died after falling from the 22nd floor of an under-construction Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) residential tower in Wadala, Mumbai. The incident occurred while terrace work was underway on a building where possession had already been handed over to several occupants. RAK Marg police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal fall, including whether prescribed workplace safety measures and construction protocols were followed.Read more

7 hours ago

• The Centre is preparing to invite bids for select national highway projects under a new toll-cum-annuity model aimed at reviving private participation in road development.
• The proposed framework combines features of the traditional Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), while providing upfront government support for financially challenging projects.
• Officials believe the revised concession structure will improve project bankability, optimise risk allocation and attract long-term infrastructure investors.
• The model is expected to form part of a revised Model Concession Agreement (MCA) currently being finalised by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.Read more

8 hours ago

The Central government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway within the next two years, with around 75-80 per cent of the corridor already finished. During his visit to Kota, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari also announced multiple highway projects, including the Mukundara Bypass, a new expressway spur connecting Kota, and the proposed Atal Express Highway. He said the projects would improve connectivity, attract industries and logistics investments, and support economic development across Rajasthan and neighbouring regions.Read more

8 hours ago

Kashmir's heritage extends beyond its monuments to landscapes where history, culture and nature converge. From Srinagar's Mughal gardens and historic neighbourhoods to ancient temple complexes and mountain destinations, these corridors continue to define the Valley's identity. During FY2025-26, road upgrades, tunnel projects, Smart City works, heritage restoration and tourism infrastructure improvements enhanced connectivity and public access, reinforcing the role of these destinations in preserving Kashmir's cultural legacy while supporting sustainable tourism.Read more

11 hours ago

A citizen-led sanitation initiative in Pathankot, Punjab, has installed 25 portable public toilets across key market areas through a collaborative model involving local traders' associations. Led by educator and public interest worker Srijal Gupta, the "Shahar Zinda Karo" campaign transfers responsibility for the maintenance of each toilet to the respective market association after installation, promoting community ownership of civic infrastructure. The latest unit has been installed at Gurjeet Market, where a local trader has volunteered to oversee its upkeep. The initiative forms part of the broader #MuskurahatWalaPathankot campaign, which focuses on sanitation, public health and civic participation. Organisers are also preparing a city-wide cleanliness drive next month that will include a volunteer march and the distribution of dustbins to shopkeepers as part of efforts to improve public hygiene across the border district.Read more

13 hours ago

• The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has notified the National Capital Region Planning Board (Amendment) Rules, 2025, introducing changes to the process of nominating representatives to the NCR Planning Board.
• The amendments revise the rules governing the nomination of representatives from participating states and local authorities, while also updating procedures related to the appointment of substitute members.
• The revised provisions seek to improve administrative efficiency and ensure continuity in the functioning of the Board by clearly defining nomination and representation procedures.
• The amended rules have come into force from the date of their publication in the Gazette of India.Read more

14 hours ago

Twenty-four organisations across India's road construction, infrastructure, equipment manufacturing and technology sectors were recognised at the RAHSTA Awards 2026, held alongside the 16th RAHSTA Expo in Mumbai. Speaking at the event in the past week, Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta said technology is becoming central to highway development but stressed that engineering solutions must be adapted to local terrain and environmental conditions. The awards honoured companies and public agencies for achievements in highway construction, bridge and tunnel execution, road safety, sustainable materials, smart transport systems and project delivery. Major winners included Ceigall India, Welspun Enterprises, J. Kumar Infraprojects, Rajpath Infracon, GHV Infra Projects, Tata Hitachi, Tata Steel, Border Roads Organisation and Cube Highways, highlighting innovation and execution across the transport infrastructure sector.Read more

14 hours ago

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) property regularisation drive for unauthorised colonies has attracted only five applications in more than two months, despite over 40,000 beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY) being eligible to apply. Officials attribute the poor response primarily to the high cost of regularisation, with charges for a 100 sq m plot ranging between INR 3 lakh and INR 5.4 lakh, and the absence of a statutory deadline for completing the process. The MCD has initiated discussions with the Delhi government and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to explore reducing the charges. The civic body has also undertaken awareness campaigns and empanelled architects to assist applicants with documentation and building plan approvals.Read more

15 hours ago

The Assam government has set a target of completing two lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) within the next 100 days, according to Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Atul Bora. Responding to a query in the State Assembly in the past week, the minister said that 22 lakh houses have been constructed across the state under the rural housing scheme since 2016. He also assured that allegations relating to irregularities in the geo-tagging of houses would be examined by the department. The government further said that a survey covering 34,99,144 houses was conducted during 2025–26 and that the preparation of the final list of eligible beneficiaries is underway in accordance with PMAY-G guidelines.Read more

18 hours ago

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is set to launch a pilot project using drones and advanced geospatial technologies to improve property tax assessment and identify unassessed or under-assessed properties. The initiative follows memorandums of understanding signed with four agencies under the civic body's Pilot Drone-based Geospatial Survey and Digital Twin Initiative. The agencies will independently conduct surveys using drone imagery, LiDAR, GIS-based asset mapping, digital twin technology, 3D city modelling and advanced data analytics, with no financial expenditure by the MCD on the pilot. The exercise is intended to strengthen property records, reduce revenue leakages and support urban planning. Based on the outcome, the civic body may consider extending the technology-driven survey across Delhi.Read more

19 hours ago

Rajesh Power Services Ltd has secured turnkey contracts worth INR 653.12 crore from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (PGVCL) for underground power distribution projects across four districts in Gujarat. Announced in the past week, the contracts involve converting existing 11 kV high-tension (HT) and low-tension (LT) overhead electricity networks into underground cable systems with ring main infrastructure, supported by GIS mapping and asset tagging. The projects will be executed in the Bhavnagar, Anjar, Junagadh and Porbandar circles under PGVCL's distribution network. The company said the order reinforces its position in the power transmission and distribution sector, where it undertakes engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects for electricity infrastructure.Read more

Pune News Desk

19 hours ago

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued a notice to a housing society in Bavdhan after inspections found the absence of a planned stormwater drainage system, following complaints of severe waterlogging during heavy rainfall. Residents alleged that the developer failed to construct the required drainage infrastructure, resulting in recurring flooding outside the society. PMC has directed the society and developer to respond while examining responsibility for the missing infrastructure and measures needed to prevent future monsoon-related flooding.Read more

20 hours ago

Gujarat-based Solex Energy has secured a solar module supply order worth INR 628.37 crore from an international renewable energy group with operations across multiple countries. Announced in the past week, the contract covers the supply of N-Type TOPCon G12R glass-to-glass solar photovoltaic (PV) modules with power ratings of 615 Wp and 620 Wp. The order value includes all applicable duties and taxes. The latest contract strengthens Solex Energy's order book as demand for high-efficiency solar modules continues to grow in domestic and international renewable energy markets. The company is one of India's established manufacturers of solar PV modules, with manufacturing operations based in Gujarat.Read more

20 hours ago

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has invited developer entities to participate in projects under its revised Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy, introducing a single-window approval mechanism to simplify clearances. The initiative, announced in the past week, covers land within a 500-metre stretch on either side of metro corridors and a 500-metre radius around rapid rail stations, opening nearly 207 sq km for planned mixed-use development. Developers will submit applications through the DDA's Online Building Permission System (OBPS), with approvals processed by the TOD Committee. The policy aims to promote planned urban development, expand affordable housing, improve metro ridership and enable coordinated growth alongside existing and upcoming metro corridors across Delhi.Read more

12 Jul 2026

Indian engineering and infrastructure companies are exploring business opportunities in South Africa as the country moves ahead with plans to modernise its rail and logistics network. During the Africa Rail Expo, Indian firms held discussions with local stakeholders and signed new partnership agreements, reflecting growing commercial ties between the two countries. Indian officials highlighted the country's experience in rail infrastructure, ports and power systems, while companies showcased technologies ranging from rail construction and welding equipment to insulation materials, with some even considering local manufacturing in South Africa.Read more

12 Jul 2026

Laser Power & Infra has raised around INR 223 crore from anchor investors ahead of the opening of its INR 742 crore initial public offering (IPO). The anchor round attracted participation from leading domestic mutual funds, insurance companies and global investors. The IPO includes a fresh issue of INR 542 crore and an offer for sale worth INR 200 crore by promoters. The company plans to use most of the fresh issue proceeds to reduce debt. With manufacturing facilities in West Bengal and a strong order book, the company operates across power cable manufacturing and EPC services.Read more

12 Jul 2026

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are increasingly positioning cybersecurity as a strategic business function as enterprises expand their digital operations through cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), connected technologies and hybrid work models. Rising cyber threats, stricter regulatory requirements and the growing sophistication of AI-enabled attacks are prompting organisations to strengthen cyber resilience across global operations. Indian GCCs are playing a larger role by managing Security Operations Centres (SOCs), cloud security, threat intelligence, identity and access management, and incident response for multinational companies. Alongside technology adoption, organisations are also investing in cybersecurity talent and AI-driven security capabilities to protect enterprise systems, support regulatory compliance and embed security into long-term digital transformation strategies.Read more

12 Jul 2026

Mira-Bhayandar is witnessing increased activity from organised retail, hospitality and food and beverage brands as infrastructure upgrades and residential expansion continue to reshape the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) suburb. Since the post-pandemic reopening, more than 30 premium brands have established a presence in the micro-market, spanning apparel, quick-service restaurants, lifestyle retail and hospitality. Industry stakeholders attribute the growing commercial interest to improving connectivity, including Metro Line 9, rising residential demand and increasing purchasing power. With annual residential price appreciation estimated at 12–15% and additional premium retail and hospitality projects planned, Mira-Bhayandar is gradually emerging as a mixed-use urban destination within the MMR.Read more