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21 May 2026
Toll collection has commenced on the 129.7-km Meerut–Budaun stretch of the Ganga Expressway following the completion of trial traffic operations on the corridor. The section is being operated by Meerut Budaun Expressway Limited, a special purpose vehicle associated with IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd and IRB Infrastructure Trust. The six-lane greenfield corridor forms part of the larger Ganga Expressway project in Uttar Pradesh and is expected to begin revenue generation for the concessionaire. The project, developed at an estimated cost of INR 6,538 crore, was inaugurated in the past month and is aimed at improving regional road connectivity and supporting industrial and economic activity across multiple districts in the state.Read more
21 May 2026
The National Highways Authority of India has raised concerns over increasing instances of motorists using tampered or obscured vehicle number plates to avoid toll payments at newly introduced barrier-less toll plazas. The issue has emerged at the camera-based Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll system operational on Delhi’s Urban Extension Road-II corridor near Mundka. According to reports, some motorists are concealing or modifying High Security Registration Plates to disrupt automatic number plate recognition systems used for toll deduction. NHAI has sought stricter enforcement support from transport authorities as the government accelerates the rollout of AI-enabled and satellite-supported seamless tolling infrastructure across national highways to reduce congestion and improve traffic movement.Read more
20 May 2026
Marine Electricals (India) Ltd has secured new orders worth INR 208.72 crore from Adani Infra (India) Ltd and Udupi Cochin Shipyard Ltd for power distribution and alarm monitoring systems. The contracts involve the supply of power distribution systems to Adani Infra and alarm monitoring systems to Udupi Cochin Shipyard, with execution timelines ranging from 12 to 24 months. The company disclosed the contracts through a regulatory filing during the past week and stated that the transactions do not fall under related party arrangements. The order win comes amid rising infrastructure and maritime sector investments, including ongoing expansion across ports, shipbuilding, logistics and industrial infrastructure projects in India.Read more
20 May 2026
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has earmarked nearly 100 acres of land linked to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) under its draft planning proposals, drawing concerns from environmental groups and forest authorities. The land has reportedly been proposed for public-use and green infrastructure purposes as part of the city’s development framework. The move comes amid continuing legal and policy discussions around forest land, rehabilitation planning and development activity near SGNP, where urban expansion and infrastructure growth have increasingly intensified land-use pressures.Read more
20 May 2026
• BMC has set a June 2026 deadline to open the long-delayed Vidyavihar east-west flyover in Mumbai.
• The 650-metre flyover will connect LBS Marg and Ramkrishna Chemburkar Marg over Vidyavihar railway station.
• The project has faced repeated delays due to encroachments, construction hurdles and tree-cutting approvals.Read more
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20 May 2026
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has achieved a major construction milestone with the lowering of the first Tunnel Boring Machine cutterhead at Vikhroli in Mumbai. The 13.6-metre-diameter cutterhead forms part of two TBMs being assembled for excavation of a 16 km underground tunnel section, including India’s first undersea rail tunnel beneath Thane Creek. Each TBM weighs over 3,000 tonnes and is designed to construct a single tunnel carrying both high-speed rail lines.The cutterhead, weighing around 350 tonnes, has been fitted with 84 cutter discs, 124 scrapers and 16 bucket lips for excavation and muck removal operations. The machine will tunnel nearly 6 km from Vikhroli to Bandra Kurla Complex beneath dense urban areas and the Mithi river, with multiple monitoring systems being deployed to ensure structural and excavation safety during construction.Read more
20 May 2026
• Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated Rajasthan’s first semiconductor cluster at Bhiwadi and highlighted the state government’s push to strengthen industrial investment through 35 sectoral policies introduced over the past two years.
• The project forms part of a broader industrial expansion strategy covering semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, renewable energy and infrastructure development across Rajasthan.
• The Bhiwadi electronics manufacturing cluster involves an investment of INR 1,200 crore and is expected to create employment opportunities for around 2,500 people.
• The event also included inauguration and foundation laying ceremonies for multiple projects in Khairthal-Tijara district, including the Elsina Electronics Complex and a 34 MLD sewage treatment plant.
• Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Bhupender Yadav attended the programme virtually and outlined the Centre’s focus on semiconductor and electronics manufacturing growth.Read more
20 May 2026
• New Delhi Municipal Council has announced a 50% rebate on parking charges for electric vehicles across its parking facilities in Lutyens’ Delhi as part of a wider green mobility initiative.
• The civic body has also launched shuttle bus services for employees from multiple residential colonies beginning May 15 to reduce private vehicle dependence and fuel consumption.
• The measures were approved during a meeting chaired by NDMC vice chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal amid concerns around fuel conservation, environmental protection and sustainable urban mobility.
• NDMC has additionally decided not to procure new petrol, diesel or CNG vehicles for one year and will encourage metro use, carpooling, cycling and shared mobility among employees.
• The council plans to expand shuttle connectivity to 14 additional residential areas while also strengthening e-rickshaw and e-auto connectivity for last-mile access.Read more
20 May 2026
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has identified 14 land parcels across metro-linked corridors in Delhi for transit-oriented development (TOD) projects aimed at increasing affordable and mixed-use housing supply within the Capital. Spread across locations including Karkardooma, Dwarka, Rohini, Peera Garhi and Shahdara, the sites collectively cover more than 300,000 square metres and are expected to support high-density residential, commercial and institutional developments near public transport infrastructure. The move follows the notification of revised TOD regulations by the Centre and the Delhi government in the past month, extending TOD norms across nearly 207 sq km in Delhi. The authority is also seeking private sector participation for the projects as it attempts to curb outward residential migration to NCR cities and promote compact urban growth around metro corridors.Read more
19 May 2026
• Demolition and evacuation work has commenced at Haji Noorani Chawl in Prabhadevi, removing a key obstacle for the Sewri-Worli Elevated Corridor project.
• The structure was among the final pending land clearances required for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s east-west connector.
• Residents have begun shifting to rehabilitation units after prolonged discussions over alternate accommodation, compensation and possession-related concerns.Read more
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