01 Jul 2026

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has reviewed the quality and maintenance of National Highways covering 3,245 km in Jharkhand and 4,026 km in Uttarakhand. The review meetings were conducted following feedback received through media reports and social media platforms. During the discussions, the minister directed officials to expedite maintenance works, strengthen quality monitoring and improve road conditions while ensuring adherence to construction standards. He also instructed agencies to enhance preparedness for the monsoon through drainage management, slope protection, preventive maintenance and rapid response mechanisms to improve commuter safety and the long-term resilience of the national highway network.Read more

Vriti Gothi

01 Jul 2026

One of the most persistent assumptions in real estate is that sustainability comes at a significant cost. From energy-efficient systems and renewable energy installations to green certifications and low-carbon materials, sustainable developments are often perceived as being substantially more expensive than conventional projects. Yet as operating costs rise and occupiers place greater emphasis on environmental performance, developers are increasingly evaluating sustainability through a long-term value lens rather than upfront expenditure alone. The debate is no longer limited to how much green buildings cost to construct, but whether developers can afford not to build them.Read more

01 Jul 2026

• The Varanasi–Kolkata Expressway will include wildlife passages at every 100 metres along its stretch through Jharkhand's Chatra district to ensure safe animal movement across forested areas.
• The expressway design incorporates underpasses, box culverts and dedicated crossings to minimise habitat fragmentation and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions.
• Authorities have also proposed protective measures such as boundary fencing, noise barriers and regulated construction practices to safeguard sensitive ecosystems during execution.
• The project aims to enhance connectivity across eastern India while integrating environmental safeguards into highway planning.Read more

01 Jul 2026

The Karnataka government has inaugurated a 10.7-km signal-free and toll-free arterial road in Bengaluru as part of the Bengaluru Business Corridor project, providing a new east-west connectivity link between Kadabagere Cross and Challaghatta Metro Station. Opened in the past week by Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, the 10-lane corridor has been developed at a cost of INR 631 crore and is expected to reduce travel time between Magadi Road and Mysuru Road from around 60 minutes to 20 minutes. The project includes green boulevards, service roads and a dedicated cycling track, while the state government has also announced a policy to recognise landowners who voluntarily contribute land for public infrastructure projects.Read more

01 Jul 2026

Uttar Pradesh aims to increase its renewable energy generation capacity from around 6,000 MW to 20,000 MW over the next two to three years, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced during the foundation stone laying ceremony of SAEL Industries' solar manufacturing facility in Jewar. The state government also highlighted the rapid adoption of rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, with more than six lakh households generating over 2,000 MW of electricity. The announcement coincided with SAEL's commitment to invest INR 8,200 crore in a solar manufacturing plant that will produce six GW of solar cells and five GW of solar modules annually. The government said the investment would strengthen domestic manufacturing, support employment generation and accelerate Uttar Pradesh's clean energy transition.Read more

01 Jul 2026

Amber Group expects to achieve USD 2 billion in revenue in the near term, supported by strong growth across its electronics, consumer durables, railway and defence businesses. The company, which reported consolidated revenue of INR 12,306.63 crore in FY2025-26, has commenced work on manufacturing facilities worth around INR 6,785 crore at the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) in Uttar Pradesh. The investment includes India's first high-density interconnect (HDI) printed circuit board (PCB) and semiconductor substrate manufacturing facility through a joint venture with Korea Circuit, alongside a large air-conditioner and component manufacturing complex. The projects are expected to strengthen domestic electronics manufacturing, reduce import dependence and support the localisation of critical components.Read more

01 Jul 2026

• Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has revived its long-pending eviction drive against 56 unauthorised commercial establishments in Kachipura after legal hurdles that delayed the exercise for nearly a decade were cleared.
• The civic body will issue 15-day notices to affected occupants before initiating demolition and eviction proceedings, following due legal process.
• Officials say the action is aimed at reclaiming encroached land and facilitating the planned redevelopment of the Kachipura area into a modern commercial and business hub.
• The renewed enforcement drive reflects NMC's broader effort to strengthen urban planning, remove illegal constructions and accelerate infrastructure-led development in Nagpur.Read more

01 Jul 2026

• Traffic on the Trichy–Chennai National Highway has been diverted following the closure of the Cauvery bridge near Tiruchirappalli for essential repair and strengthening works.
• Vehicles are being rerouted through alternative roads, with authorities warning of longer travel times and possible congestion, particularly during peak hours.
• The repair work aims to enhance the structural safety and durability of the bridge, which is a key link on the busy highway corridor.
• Officials have advised commuters and freight operators to plan their journeys in advance and follow designated diversion routes until normal traffic is restored.Read more

30 Jun 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved a proposal to change the land-use reservation of the Neville D'Souza Football Ground at Bandra Reclamation for a public convention and exhibition centre. Owned by MHADA and leased to the Mumbai District Football Association, the site will undergo statutory planning changes before redevelopment. The proposal has drawn opposition from the football community and elected representatives, while civic officials say it restores the land's original reservation.Read more

30 Jun 2026

• The Vadodara–Mumbai section of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway is expected to be opened to traffic by August 31, according to Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis.
• Construction on the Maharashtra stretch is nearing completion, with the remaining packages progressing towards commissioning.
• The access-controlled expressway is expected to substantially reduce travel time between Mumbai and Vadodara while improving freight movement to western India's ports and industrial hubs.
• The project forms part of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, one of India's largest greenfield highway developments being implemented by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).Read more