26 Jun 2026

• Central Railway has completed the launch of a 500-tonne steel girder for the reconstruction of the Sion Road Over Bridge.
• The operation marks a critical stage in the CSMT–Kurla fifth and sixth line expansion project aimed at increasing suburban rail capacity.
• The heavy engineering exercise was carried out during a restricted night block between Matunga and Kurla stations.Read more

Delhi News Desk

26 Jun 2026

Construction of the final deck slab on Delhi's Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor was completed this week, physically joining both ends of the structure across the Yamuna River. The project, approved in 2014 and originally due in 2017, was held up for nearly a decade by land acquisition disputes, environmental clearances and forest department approvals, with its cost revised to around INR 1,635 crore. Once finished, the corridor is intended to give East Delhi a signal-free route towards South Delhi via Sarai Kale Khan. Authorities have indicated a target opening date of 30 June 2026.Read more

26 Jun 2026

Bihar's rural works department (RWD) has said that more than 3,032 km of rural roads across seven flood-prone districts in north Bihar have been strengthened and surface-renewed ahead of the monsoon. The claim follows flooding in the Mechi river that affected Thakurganj block in Kishanganj district last week, triggered by heavy rainfall in Nepal, which also marginally raised water levels in the Kosi and Gandak rivers. The upgraded districts include Madhubani, West Champaran, East Champaran, Supaul, Purnia, Araria and Kishanganj, all located in Bihar's border and Seemanchal regions.Read more

Hyderabad News Desk

26 Jun 2026

Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi to discuss funding and execution of Hyderabad Metro Phase-2. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and officials reviewed financing structures, Centre-state coordination, and overall project viability. Talks also included SBICAPS advisory participation, faster approvals, and measures to reduce procedural delays. Further discussions at Manohar Lal Khattar’s residence highlighted progress on funding and takeover-related issues. The deliberations also stressed aligning Phase-2 expansion with Hyderabad’s long-term urban mobility and infrastructure development goals and ensuring timely execution.Read more

26 Jun 2026

• Adani Group plans to invest between INR 90,000 crore and INR 1 lakh crore in its airport business over the next five years.
• The announcement coincides with the launch of scheduled commercial flight operations at Mundra Airport in Gujarat.
• Investments will focus on capacity expansion, terminal infrastructure, technology upgrades and the development of airport-linked ecosystems.
• The move reflects growing confidence in India's long-term aviation demand and airport infrastructure sector.Read more

26 Jun 2026

The Centre has reaffirmed its commitment to the ambitious Great Nicobar Island development programme, with groundwork for the Galathea Bay transshipment port now expected to begin in 2028. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the project remains on track despite environmental concerns and legal challenges. Conceived as a strategic maritime hub capable of handling some of the world's largest vessels, the port is expected to strengthen India's position in global shipping routes. The larger Great Nicobar master plan also includes an international airport, power infrastructure and urban development projects aimed at transforming the remote island.Read more

Delhi News Desk

25 Jun 2026

• The Delhi government has extended the eligibility cut-off for slum rehabilitation from 2015 to January 1, 2025, bringing a significantly larger number of residents under the housing programme.
• The decision is expected to benefit nearly 20 lakh people living in JJ clusters and support the rehabilitation of around 4-5 lakh families.
• The revised provision has been approved under the Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2026.
• Authorities believe the move will help speed up redevelopment projects by reducing disputes over beneficiary eligibility.
• The policy focuses on permanent housing, in-situ redevelopment, and improved civic infrastructure across slum settlements in the national capital.Read more

25 Jun 2026

The Himachal Pradesh government has sanctioned INR 137.4 crore for upgrading the Chail Chowk–Janjehli road in Mandi district. The project aims to improve connectivity across the Seraj region, facilitate tourism, and strengthen access to remote villages. The investment is expected to enhance road safety and support local economic activity, particularly in agriculture and hospitality.For many hill communities in Himachal Pradesh, roads are more than just transport corridors they are vital links to markets, healthcare and livelihoods.Read more

25 Jun 2026

CIDCO has transferred Kharghar, Taloja Panchanand and Pendhar railway stations in Navi Mumbai to Central Railway, which will now oversee their operations, maintenance and passenger services. The stations are part of the Belapur–Uran suburban rail corridor developed to improve connectivity across the city’s growing residential and commercial areas. The handover integrates the facilities into Central Railway’s operational network and marks a key step in the transition of transport infrastructure developed by CIDCO to long-term railway management.Read more

25 Jun 2026

The Maharashtra government has approved Navi Mumbai Metro Line 2, an 8.15-km corridor connecting Taloja and Khandeshwar, with a budget allocation of INR 5,575 crore. Proposed by CIDCO in 2011, the line will serve key nodes including Kamothe, Kalamboli and Taloja through eight stations. The corridor is expected to improve internal connectivity across Navi Mumbai and strengthen links with major transport infrastructure, including the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, as the city expands its metro network.Read more