18 Jul 2026

Himachal Pradesh has moved closer to the implementation of the 422 MW Kishau multipurpose hydro project after the state government reviewed the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) circulated by the Centre. The state has said it supports the project while ensuring its rights remain protected. Under the revised understanding, Himachal is expected to earn around INR 600 crore annually without making any financial investment. The government has also secured water rights in the Yamuna basin and said it successfully revised the earlier draft agreement to safeguard the state's long-term interests.Read more

18 Jul 2026

Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd. (ABReN), a subsidiary of Grasim Industries, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spring Energy from Shell in a transaction valued at INR 17,200 crore (approximately USUSD 1.8 billion), marking one of India's largest renewable energy acquisitions. The deal will add around 5 GW of contracted renewable energy capacity to ABReN's portfolio, taking its total capacity to 9.3 GW. The acquisition will be funded through a mix of debt, equity from Grasim Industries and investment from funds managed by Global Infrastructure Partners (BlackRock). Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close before the end of calendar year 2026.Read more

18 Jul 2026

PanIIT Alumni India, the apex body representing alumni from all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), has elected Dr Amitabh Ranjan as Vice Chairman and Rajeev Singh as General Secretary for the 2026–28 term. The appointments strengthen the organisation's Executive Council, which represents a global network of more than five lakh IIT alumni. Dr Ranjan, currently Registrar at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), brings experience in public administration and governance, while Rajeev Singh, Chief General Manager at Engineers India Ltd, has played an active role in PanIIT's initiatives over the years. The organisation said the new leadership will support its focus on alumni engagement, technology, entrepreneurship and public policy.Read more

18 Jul 2026

Residents of Aura Homes in Zirakpur have raised concerns over persistent waterlogging and the non-completion of several promised amenities, alleging that the issues have continued for years despite repeated assurances. Homebuyers claim that critical infrastructure, including the internal drainage system, clubhouse and landscaped park, remains unfinished even after most units in the project were sold. The residents have approached the Punjab Urban Planning Development Authority (PUDA) and local civic authorities, seeking inspections, completion of pending works and action against the developer. The incident has also highlighted the importance of timely project delivery and regulatory compliance in residential developments.Read more

17 Jul 2026

Larsen & Toubro has proposed an expansion of approximately INR 1,100 crore at its Kattupalli shipyard near Chennai, adding new fabrication units, assembly shops, paint and blasting bays, warehousing, office and residential buildings, and a skill development centre. The project, to be developed on the company's existing 892.11-acre site, aims to help the yard reach the ship-building, repair and modular fabrication capacity permitted under earlier environmental clearances. Work is expected to begin in October 2025 and be completed over three years.Read more

17 Jul 2026

British International Investment (BII) has partnered with the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) to strengthen financing for Blueleaf Energy’s renewable energy projects in India. Under the agreement, EAAIF will participate in half of BII’s USD 75 million mezzanine debt facility, supporting the development of 850 MW of greenfield renewable energy capacity. The partnership aims to attract more private investment into climate infrastructure while supporting India's clean energy goals. The deal also expands EAAIF’s renewable energy investments in India and reflects growing collaboration between development finance institutions and institutional investors.Read more

17 Jul 2026

Waaree Energies Ltd has commenced operations at a battery energy storage system (BESS) container manufacturing facility in Gujarat through its subsidiary, Waaree Energy Storage Solutions Pvt Ltd. The facility has an annual manufacturing capacity of 5.15 GWh, an increase from the originally planned 3.5 GWh, following improvements in production throughput and battery cell energy density. The company also outlined plans to expand its BESS container manufacturing capacity to 20 GWh over time. The development forms part of Waaree's strategy to strengthen domestic energy storage manufacturing as demand for grid-scale storage solutions grows alongside India's renewable energy capacity additions.Read more

17 Jul 2026

The Rampur Development Authority (RDA) has ordered the demolition of 38 out of 40 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, after determining that the structures were constructed without approved building plans. The order, issued under Section 27(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973, follows a hearing in which the university's explanation was rejected. Authorities have given the university management 15 days to voluntarily remove the allegedly unauthorised buildings, failing which the RDA will carry out the demolition. Officials said only two buildings on the campus had sanctioned plans obtained from the erstwhile district panchayat. The action forms part of the state's ongoing enforcement against unauthorised constructions and follows the university campus coming under the jurisdiction of the Rampur Development Authority in 2024.Read more

Lucknow News Desk

17 Jul 2026

• The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will prepare a GIS-based Master Plan 2051 for the Uttar Pradesh State Capital Region (SCR).
• The comprehensive plan will guide long-term urban growth, infrastructure expansion, land use and environmental conservation across the region.
• Advanced geospatial technology will be used to create a digital planning framework, improving decision-making and project implementation.
• The initiative is expected to support coordinated development across districts while accommodating future population and economic growth.Read more

Visakhapatnam News Desk

17 Jul 2026

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the revised Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region (VMR) Master Plan 2041, providing a long-term framework for urban expansion, infrastructure development and land use across the region. The plan aims to transform Visakhapatnam into a globally competitive metropolitan hub through improved transport networks, planned urbanisation, industrial growth and sustainable development. It also integrates key infrastructure projects, including Bhogapuram International Airport and proposed metro corridors, to support future economic and population growth.Read more