17 Jul 2026

• Panki Dham railway station in Kanpur has been redeveloped at a cost of INR 25 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) to enhance passenger amenities and modernise railway infrastructure.
• The upgraded station features a modern station building, improved waiting halls, digital passenger information systems, enhanced security, better sanitation facilities and barrier-free accessibility for passengers.
• The redevelopment aims to improve commuter convenience, accommodate rising passenger traffic and strengthen connectivity for both daily travellers and devotees visiting the nearby Panki Dham temple.
• The project is part of the Indian Railways' nationwide Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, which seeks to transform over 1,300 railway stations into modern, accessible and integrated transport hubs across the country.Read more

16 Jul 2026

The Delhi government has sought INR 100 crore in financial assistance from the Centre to expedite the implementation of the revised Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY), which aims to grant property rights to residents of 1,511 unauthorised colonies across the national capital. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has written to Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal requesting funds for the first phase of the programme during FY27. The proposed allocation will support district-level implementation units, digital land surveys, property verification, land record modernisation and public awareness activities to facilitate faster issuance of ownership documents.Read more

16 Jul 2026

A new heritage-themed public park has been inaugurated along the eastern bank of the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad as part of the city's urban renewal initiatives. Developed by the UNM Foundation in partnership with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), the INR 10 crore project spans 20,000 sq m between Swami Vivekananda Bridge and Nehru Bridge. The park features permanent installations highlighting Ahmedabad's historical and cultural evolution and forms part of the foundation's wider programme to develop and maintain public open spaces across Gujarat. With the addition of the new park, the foundation now manages 12 public parks covering more than 1.5 lakh sq m in Ahmedabad.Read more

16 Jul 2026

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has started its international operations with Air India Express launching direct flights to Abu Dhabi, marking a key milestone in the airport's expansion. The three-times-a-week service is the first international route from NMIA since domestic operations began late last year. Along with passenger services, the inaugural flight also carried the airport's first international perishable export shipment. The development strengthens aviation connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region while supporting trade, cargo movement and future international expansion through additional airline partnerships and overseas destinations.Read more

16 Jul 2026

Jaisalmer railway station has been redeveloped at a cost of INR 140 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, blending Rajasthan's architectural heritage with modern passenger amenities. The upgraded station features a sandstone-inspired façade, improved circulation areas, lifts, escalators, enhanced waiting lounges, digital facilities and better accessibility. The redevelopment aims to strengthen tourism infrastructure in the desert city while improving the travel experience for passengers. The project reflects Indian Railways' broader effort to modernise stations without compromising their regional identity.Read more

16 Jul 2026

• EAAA Alternatives, an Edelweiss Alternatives platform, has emerged as the successful bidder for the National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI) Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) Bundle 19 at an enterprise value of INR 2,259 crore.
• The bundle comprises two operational national highway stretches in Tamil Nadu spanning nearly 161 km.
• The award marks the first highway asset monetisation under NHAI's TOT programme in the current financial year.
• The transaction is expected to support NHAI's asset recycling strategy while attracting long-term institutional investment into India's road infrastructure sector.Read more

16 Jul 2026

• CERC has introduced a one-time relief framework allowing renewable energy developers to surrender, transfer, substitute or retain unused interstate transmission connectivity, unlocking over 22 GW of stranded grid capacity.
• The move addresses projects delayed due to the absence of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) despite developers having secured transmission access through competitive bidding.
• Eligible developers have been given a 60-day window to exercise the available options, after which surrendered transmission capacity will be reallocated to projects that are ready for implementation.
• The initiative is expected to improve transmission network utilisation, reduce project delays, accelerate renewable energy deployment and support India's long-term clean energy and grid expansion goals.Read more

16 Jul 2026

Afcons Infrastructure Ltd has completed the first segment erection using a launching girder for the elevated Blue Line of the Bhopal Metro project at Piplani Chouraha, marking the start of viaduct construction on the corridor. The engineering milestone relates to the 13-km elevated section extending from Bhadbhada to Ratnagiri, being developed by Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MPMRCL). Afcons is executing the project under an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract. The commencement of segment erection is expected to facilitate faster progress of viaduct construction on the corridor, which forms part of the Bhopal Metro network aimed at improving urban public transport connectivity in the Madhya Pradesh capital.Read more

16 Jul 2026

• Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, have inaugurated the 63-km Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway and several National Highway projects in the state.
• The six-lane access-controlled expressway has been developed at an estimated cost of around INR 4,700 crore.
• The new corridor is expected to reduce travel time between Lucknow and Kanpur to around 40–45 minutes.
• The inauguration forms part of the Centre's broader strategy to strengthen road connectivity and support industrial and economic growth across Uttar Pradesh.Read more

16 Jul 2026

The Central government has approved infrastructure projects worth INR 1,647 crore for Delhi under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme, providing funding for 28 proposals submitted by the Delhi government. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the sanctioned projects include Delhi Metro works, the Barapulla Elevated Corridor, the Karawal Nagar Flyover, electric vehicle charging stations at Delhi Transport Corporation depots and several road infrastructure initiatives. In addition to the project approvals, the Centre has sanctioned a performance-based incentive of INR 756 crore, taking the total financial support to more than INR 2,400 crore. The approvals are expected to accelerate the execution of key urban infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity, public transport and civic infrastructure across the national capital.Read more