14 Jul 2026

• Kamarajar Port in Tamil Nadu has become India's second major port to achieve an 18-metre navigational draft following a capital dredging project worth approximately INR 440 crore.
• The enhanced draft enables the port to handle larger Capesize and fully loaded bulk carriers, strengthening its cargo-handling capability and improving operational efficiency.
• The development is expected to reduce logistics costs, minimise vessel waiting time and reinforce the port's role in supporting India's growing maritime trade.
• Officials said the upgrade aligns with the government's broader objective of enhancing port infrastructure and boosting India's global shipping competitiveness.Read more

13 Jul 2026

Interarch Building Solutions Ltd has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Kheda, Gujarat, as part of its capacity expansion strategy for India's steel construction sector. Spread across nearly 12 acres, the first phase of the plant adds 20,000 metric tonnes (MT) of annual manufacturing capacity with an investment of INR 60 crore. A planned second phase will add another 20,000 MT per annum, increasing the facility's total capacity to 40,000 MT annually, with cumulative investment expected to reach INR 70 crore. The project is expected to create more than 400 direct and indirect jobs. The company said the expansion will strengthen its ability to meet growing demand for prefabricated steel building solutions across industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects.Read more

13 Jul 2026

• Tripura has urged the Centre to raise the annual cap on externally aided projects (EAPs) from INR 4,000 crore to INR 10,000 crore to support larger infrastructure projects.
• Chief Minister Manik Saha said the request was placed before Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the recent North Eastern Council (NEC) plenary session.
• The state highlighted progress under the Smart City Mission, water body rejuvenation and other urban infrastructure projects while seeking greater financial flexibility.
• Tripura also aims to attract Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth INR 1 lakh crore through the Destination Tripura: Business Conclave 2026.Read more

13 Jul 2026

• The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has begun preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a proposed Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor linking Ghaziabad with Noida International Airport at Jewar.
• The proposed high-speed transit corridor aims to significantly reduce travel time between Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida and the upcoming airport, while strengthening regional connectivity across the National Capital Region.
• The DPR will assess the project's alignment, station locations, technical feasibility, passenger demand, costs and implementation strategy before it is taken up for approvals.
• The proposed corridor forms part of broader efforts to expand the NCR's rapid transit network and improve multimodal connectivity to the greenfield airport ahead of its phased operational rollout.Read more

13 Jul 2026

Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi has expressed interest in establishing a semiconductor manufacturing plant in West Bengal, marking a potential boost for the state's advanced manufacturing ambitions. The proposed facility could be located in Durgapur or Panagarh, with further discussions scheduled later this month. The state government said it is preparing a new industrial policy and incentive framework to attract investments in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centres and other sunrise sectors while positioning West Bengal as eastern India's preferred investment destination.Read more

13 Jul 2026

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

13 Jul 2026

GMR Airports has announced a multi-phase expansion plan for Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur, beginning with an initial investment of around INR 300 crore. The first phase will modernise the existing terminal over the next 12–18 months, while subsequent phases will add a new integrated terminal, second runway, cargo infrastructure and Aerocity development. The long-term roadmap aims to increase the airport's annual passenger handling capacity from 3 million to 30 million, with scope for further expansion.Read more

13 Jul 2026

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

13 Jul 2026

Tamil Nadu has secured another major clean energy investment with Vikram Solar signing an agreement to establish a Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) manufacturing plant at SIPCOT Industrial Park in Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli district. The INR 15,037 crore project is expected to generate 2,670 direct and indirect jobs while strengthening the state's renewable energy manufacturing ecosystem. The investment builds on Vikram Solar's existing manufacturing footprint in Tamil Nadu and reflects the state's continued focus on attracting large-scale green energy and advanced manufacturing projects.Read more

13 Jul 2026

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