25 May 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Norway, to enhance technical capabilities in national highway infrastructure development. The partnership focuses on tunnel engineering, slope stability analysis, safety monitoring and infrastructure risk mitigation. Under the agreement, NGI will support feasibility studies, Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), tunnel safety audits and advanced geotechnical assessments. The collaboration will also include the use of InSAR-based slope monitoring and early warning systems. The move comes as India continues to expand highway connectivity in hilly and geologically sensitive regions.Read more

25 May 2026

• The Maharashtra government plans to set up an expert committee to accelerate Pune’s proposed underground road network project spanning nearly 54 km across the city.
• The proposed tunnel corridors are aimed at reducing traffic congestion, improving east-west connectivity and easing pressure on key arterial roads in Pune.
• Authorities are evaluating technical feasibility, alignment planning, funding models and integration with wider mobility and urban infrastructure projects across the city.Read more

25 May 2026

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has proposed one underground parking facility in each of Mumbai’s 27 wards as part of its congestion management plan. The parking hubs are proposed beneath gardens and playgrounds to address parking shortages without additional land acquisition in densely populated areas. The proposal was included in the alliance’s 100-day municipal report released on 22 May, with civic officials stating that corporators, MLAs and ward authorities have been asked to identify suitable plots in line with Development Control and Promotion Regulations provisions.Read more

25 May 2026

• Rapid Holdings 2 Pte Ltd, backed by Brookfield Asset Management, sold over 3.04 crore units of Energy Infrastructure Trust through a block deal on the BSE.
• The transaction was valued at around INR 231.34 crore and executed at an average price of INR 76.10 per unit.
• Tara Investments 2 (Incorporated VCC Sub-Fund) purchased the same number of units in a matching deal.
• Energy Infrastructure Trust units ended flat at INR 76.70 on the BSE after the transaction.
• The deal comes amid continued institutional interest in India’s InvIT and infrastructure investment segment.Read more

25 May 2026

Suzlon has secured a repeat 195 MW wind energy order from Sunsure Energy, strengthening its position in India’s renewable energy sector. With this order, Suzlon’s 3 MW platform has reached nearly 9 GW in total sales, reflecting continued market adoption. The partnership between both companies now stands at around 300 MW across Maharashtra and Karnataka. Suzlon’s orderbook in Karnataka has crossed 2 GW, while its installed base in the state is 1,500 MW. The project includes installation of 65 wind turbine generators along with execution and long-term operations and maintenance services.Read more

25 May 2026

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) has received approval from Bidhannagar Police to begin construction work on a crucial 120-metre viaduct gap on VIP Road for Kolkata Metro’s Orange Line project connecting New Garia and the airport. The pending work near Kaikhali and Haj House had remained delayed for a long period because of traffic movement concerns and construction permissions. The latest approval comes shortly after progress at Chingrighata, where another important viaduct gap was bridged on the corridor. With multiple pending sections now moving ahead, authorities are looking to speed up construction on the remaining stretches of the Kolkata Airport Metro route.Read more

25 May 2026

The first Delhi section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway between DND Flyway and Jaitpur is expected to be completed within the next few weeks, according to Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. The stretch is part of the larger DND-Faridabad-Sohna access-controlled corridor and is expected to ease congestion for commuters travelling from Noida, East Delhi and South Delhi towards Haryana and western India. The project is also expected to improve connectivity to the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar through a separate under-construction link road. Officials said the corridor is part of a broader Delhi-NCR decongestion and mobility improvement plan.Read more

24 May 2026

• The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has scaled down a proposed luxury housing project in Nerul to seven towers after examining Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) related concerns.
• The project came under regulatory scrutiny during the coastal clearance review process, with authorities assessing development impact and permissible construction norms.
• The decision highlights increasing regulatory oversight on large real estate projects proposed near environmentally sensitive coastal and creek-side zones in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.Read more

24 May 2026

• A commercial tower proposal has emerged as part of the development plan for Mulund salt pan land linked to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP).
• The proposed project includes one commercial building, free-sale residential towers and rehabilitation housing for Dharavi residents.
• The development forms part of nearly 256 acres of salt pan land across Mulund, Kanjurmarg and Bhandup being developed by Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt. Ltd., in which the Adani Group holds an 80 per cent stake.Read more

24 May 2026

Uttarakhand is set to get its first construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plant in Dehradun as the state moves to improve scientific waste management and reduce illegal dumping of debris. The proposed facility will process waste generated from construction, renovation and demolition activities and convert it into reusable materials. The move is expected to support cleaner urban development and reduce pressure on landfill sites. The project also comes amid growing concerns over unmanaged C&D waste in urban areas and follows earlier state-level efforts to strengthen solid waste management infrastructure in Dehradun and nearby cities.Read more