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23 Feb 2026
Mumbai has launched the Mumbai Transport Stack, a digital platform designed to connect all modes of transport, including metro, bus, and rail, under one integrated system. Developed by MMRDA in partnership with JICA and supported by JICA Dx Lab, the platform follows the principles of open-source design, privacy, security, and future scalability. It will enable real-time tracking, trip planning, end-to-end ticket booking, and access to parking information, while also providing open APIs for startups and innovators. The system aims to enhance urban planning, improve travel reliability, and create a seamless commuting experience for residents.Read more
23 Feb 2026
India's International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), which oversees the financial hub at GIFT City, has begun urging companies that remain inactive to voluntarily surrender their licences if they do not intend to start operations. This step is aimed at preventing the centre from becoming a registry of paper entities and reinforcing genuine business activity. Some dormant capital market firms have already been approached for licence surrender. The regulator continues to allow flexibility for firms facing legitimate operational delays, while insisting on real presence and activity at the IFSC.Read more
23 Feb 2026
A week after a parapet slab from an under-construction Metro Line 4 structure collapsed on LBS Marg in Mulund, killing one person and injuring three, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority and its contractors are yet to submit a detailed incident report to the police. Investigators have told the court that the precast parapet was installed without proper concreting and safety precautions. Several officials from the contractor and consultant teams have been booked for alleged negligence, and the probe into construction practices is ongoing.Read more
23 Feb 2026
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has clarified concerns regarding a visible line on a beam near the proposed Shreyas Cinema Metro Station on Metro Line 4. After inspection, the project team confirmed that the mark was excess concrete slurry used during construction and not a structural crack. The surplus material was removed during the past week. Officials stated that no cracks were detected in the beam and that the structure remains safe, stable, and secure. Updated site photographs were also shared following the removal work.Read more
23 Feb 2026
The Delhi government has approved an INR 802.18 crore plan to redevelop nearly 400 km of roads across 45 Assembly constituencies. Around 241 major road stretches will be upgraded under a wall-to-wall carpeting model that focuses on full-width resurfacing instead of patch repairs. Of the total outlay, INR 643.36 crore will be funded through the Central Road Infrastructure Fund, while INR 158.82 crore will be borne by the Delhi government. The works are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026 to improve durability, drainage and road safety.Read more
23 Feb 2026
India has commissioned the first of twelve high-speed ferries for the Maldives under the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) Phase III framework. The vessel will operate under the Raajje Transport Link services between the Faafu and Dhaalu atolls, improving inter-island mobility and access to essential services. The broader programme is backed by a grant of MVR 100 million, approximately INR 55 crore, covering multiple ferry-related projects. The move builds on India's continued financial and infrastructure support to the Maldives under its regional cooperation initiatives.Read more
23 Feb 2026
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has formed a Road Development Cell (RDC) to strengthen supervision of road projects and improve grievance redressal. The cell will monitor all road works costing INR 25 lakh and above, review timelines and quality, and track financial progress. Headed by Municipal Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya, it includes senior officials and engineers. The RDC will also consolidate complaints received through various civic platforms and coordinate with agencies such as GMDA, HSVP and PWD to reduce delays and improve accountability.Read more
23 Feb 2026
The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has submitted a formal proposal to the Uttar Pradesh government for the development of Japan City and Singapore City along the Yamuna Expressway corridor. The proposal, sent earlier this week, confirms that land parcels have been identified and acquisition plans prepared within YEIDA's jurisdiction. The initiative follows preparations linked to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's proposed official visit to Japan and Singapore, after which the authority was asked to earmark suitable land for the two projects. Sectors 5A and 7 in Greater Noida have been identified for the developments, each spanning around 500 acres. Both sectors are designated as multi-purpose industrial zones, with a majority of land reserved for industrial use, and are proposed to be developed as integrated industrial townships.Read more
23 Feb 2026
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has initiated phased road upgrades and corridor widening works across key stretches in downtown Srinagar to address traffic congestion and improve road capacity. Projects cover KZP Road, SMS Road, Devi Angan-Hawal Road and two major chowk corridors. Works include resurfacing, drainage correction, junction redesign and proposed widening up to 21 metres where feasible. Land acquisition, utility relocation and pending court cases remain challenges. Several components have secured funding approval, while surveys and DPR preparation are underway for others.Read more
23 Feb 2026
The central government has allocated INR 12,357 crore to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for highway monetisation in the current financial year, lower than the earlier budgeted and revised estimate of INR 15,000 crore. The authority has identified 24 highway stretches covering around 1,472 km for monetisation through models such as Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT), Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), and securitisation. The reduction comes even as the ministry had set a higher internal target for asset monetisation, reflecting a calibrated approach to infrastructure funding and private participation.Read more
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23 Feb 2026
Experts from government, technology and global agencies met at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to discuss how artificial intelligence can transform disaster management. Hosted by SEEDS and UNDRR, the dialogue focused on shifting from reactive response to anticipatory, hyperlocal and scalable risk governance. Speakers highlighted AI-driven early warning systems, predictive models using weather and satellite data, and offline tools for low-connectivity regions. Discussions also stressed legal frameworks, institutional readiness and community participation to ensure effective adoption. With growing climate risks across India and South Asia, the session underscored the need for integrated, people-centred disaster resilience systems powered by AI innovation.Read more
23 Feb 2026
KNR Constructions Limited has secured a road infrastructure contract worth INR 2,163.07 crore for developing a four-lane elevated corridor on the East Coast Road in Chennai. The project, awarded under the Hybrid Annuity Mode, covers a key stretch between Thiruvanmiyur and Uthandi and aims to ease congestion on one of the city's busiest coastal routes. The work includes a defined construction period followed by an operation phase, while the final concession agreement remains subject to a court decision.Read more
23 Feb 2026
Authorities have decided to introduce additional median openings at intervals of 2 to 2.5 km along the 14-km Bhor Ghat section of the Pune-Mumbai Expressway after a tanker carrying highly flammable propylene gas overturned near the Adoshi Tunnel in the Khandala area earlier this week. The accident led to traffic disruption for over 32 hours. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) and highway police have also proposed widening existing openings and appointing technical experts to manage hazardous material emergencies more efficiently.Read more
23 Feb 2026
Construction costs for nearly 20 km of Mumbai Metro Line 4 have risen sharply, with the subcontractor now quoting around 75 percent more than the original 2018 bid secured by the main contractor. The value of three civil packages has increased to about INR 2,772.73 crore from INR 1,584 crore. The escalation follows years of delay, pandemic disruption, design changes and depot relocation. The issue has drawn attention amid a recent slab collapse incident that led to one death and injuries, prompting closer oversight of the project.Read more
23 Feb 2026
The National Highways Authority of India has approved an INR 6,220.90 crore bid from the National Highways Infra Trust to monetise operational highway assets spanning over 310 km in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. The transaction covers two toll road stretches on NH-53 and NH-16 and is part of NHAI's ongoing asset monetisation programme. With this deal, the cumulative value of highway assets transferred to NHIT has risen sharply, supporting NHAI's plan to recycle capital and fund new national highway projects.Read more
23 Feb 2026
Highway Infrastructure Ltd has secured a toll operations and maintenance contract valued at INR 154.6 crore from the National Highways Authority of India for a key stretch of the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway. The short-term assignment covers toll collection and upkeep of facilities at three toll plazas in Gujarat, with a daily remittance obligation of INR 1.71 crore over a 90-day period. The order adds to the company's growing portfolio of NHAI toll operations contracts and strengthens its presence in highway asset management services.Read more
22 Feb 2026
A residential project in Business Bay has underscored the importance of timely delivery as construction costs across Dubai continue to climb. Century Tower, a 23-storey development comprising 210 apartments, has completed handovers two months ahead of schedule a notable achievement in a market facing inflationary pressures and supply chain constraints. Developed by AMBS Real Estate Development and marketed by f&m Properties, the project demonstrates how early construction mobilisation and disciplined planning can mitigate rising costs. With material prices forecast to increase further in 2026, industry leaders stress that immediate execution and contractor selection are critical to maintaining profitability and buyer confidence in Dubai's competitive off-plan sector.Read more
22 Feb 2026
Sixteen residential structures in the Piliyakhal area of Indore are scheduled for demolition to make way for an underground metro station near the Bada Ganpati locality, sources reported, as the city's metro project advances toward new construction phases. Although official records recognise 16 houses on the site, residents maintain that about 28 families currently reside there and are demanding housing allocations that reflect that number. The metro authority has deposited INR 1.29 crore with district officials to facilitate relocation of affected families to flats constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana at the Tapti Complex in Rangwasa, but concerns about commuting, educational disruption for children and employment access have been raised. Local negotiations with authorities are ongoing as the relocation and demolition plan progresses alongside broader infrastructure works tied to the city's rapid transit expansion.Read more
22 Feb 2026
Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat has sought central government support for a large-scale and planned redevelopment of Ramakrishna Beach, citing long-pending infrastructure and safety concerns. In his representation to the Union Tourism and Culture Ministry, he flagged traffic congestion, limited pedestrian access, weak drainage and damage to existing coastal structures. The proposal calls for a unified master plan covering public amenities, mobility, shoreline protection and parking. The Centre has acknowledged the submission and is expected to examine the proposal further.Read more
22 Feb 2026
The Jodhpur Division of North Western Railway has expanded its surveillance network by installing 447 CCTV cameras across eight railway stations to improve passenger safety and station monitoring. The largest deployment has taken place at Jaisalmer station, which recently underwent redevelopment under the Amrit Station Scheme at a cost of around INR 140 crore. Cameras have been installed across platforms, entry and exit points, waiting areas and other sensitive locations to support real-time monitoring, improve response to incidents and strengthen overall station management.Read more
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