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24 Feb 2026
The Noida Authority has approved a INR 250 crore project to rehabilitate nearly 150 km of damaged roads across the city, with completion targeted by April. The move follows rising complaints about potholes, uneven surfaces and broken footpaths in several sectors. Work will be executed circle-wise, with multiple contractors engaged at the same time. The project includes resurfacing, strengthening base layers, rebuilding footpaths and repainting dividers. Dust control norms under national clean air guidelines will be strictly followed during execution.Read more
24 Feb 2026
The administration in Davanagere district has distributed land title deeds to approximately 12,000 people as part of a recent revenue record conversion exercise, officials said earlier this week. During a ceremony held in Haveri, the Deputy Commissioner announced that 298 residential areas within the district had been formally declared as revenue villages, enabling issuance of the deeds. Davanagere is now ranked second in the state for the number of title deeds issued, reflecting accelerated efforts to update land records and secure legal ownership for residents. Authorities also noted that some beneficiaries were yet to receive their documents, with a distribution deadline set for mid-March, and urged those individuals to contact the local tahsildar's office. The drive forms part of broader land administration reforms aimed at streamlining records, reducing disputes and ensuring clarity of ownership rights for citizens.Read more
24 Feb 2026
The Delhi government is closely tracking 232 priority infrastructure projects to speed up execution and improve service delivery across the city. Nearly 150 projects are being handled by the Delhi Jal Board, focusing on sewage treatment expansion, major sewer line work and Yamuna rejuvenation efforts. Other departments including NDMC, PWD and MCD are also part of the review process. After delays over the past three years due to funding and approvals, projects have gained momentum following fund releases from mid-last year and stricter monitoring.Read more
24 Feb 2026
The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has imposed a regulatory requirement that developers must use premium Floor Space Index (FSI) and Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) in an equal 50:50 ratio for all construction projects governed by the city's 2020 Development Control and Promotion Regulations. The move, directed by municipal commissioner Manisha Khatri, is intended to revitalise waning demand for TDR, stabilise its market value and facilitate the city's acquisition of land earmarked for public amenities and infrastructure. Nashik's basic permissible FSI is 1.10, with additional FSI available through premium FSI and TDR, but heavy reliance on premium FSI had weakened the TDR market in recent years, reducing interest among landowners to surrender land in exchange for TDR. By enforcing parity between the two mechanisms, NMC aims to restore balance in the real estate development regime, address stalled land reservations and reduce the financial burden of cash compensation for land acquisition. Officials believe the equal mix will benefit civic planning, landowners and the realty sector by encouraging use of TDR alongside premium FSI.Read more
23 Feb 2026
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has barred NCC Limited and its step-down subsidiary, O B Infrastructure Limited, from participating in any NHAI tenders for two years. The action relates to disputes over a 2006 build-operate-transfer annuity project in Uttar Pradesh. NCC has said the order will not impact its existing projects or order book but will affect its ability to bid for new NHAI contracts during the restriction period. The company plans to challenge the debarment legally, while its shares fell sharply following the announcement.Read more
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23 Feb 2026
India's International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), which oversees the financial hub at GIFT City, has begun urging companies that remain inactive to voluntarily surrender their licences if they do not intend to start operations. This step is aimed at preventing the centre from becoming a registry of paper entities and reinforcing genuine business activity. Some dormant capital market firms have already been approached for licence surrender. The regulator continues to allow flexibility for firms facing legitimate operational delays, while insisting on real presence and activity at the IFSC.Read more
23 Feb 2026
The Delhi government has approved an INR 802.18 crore plan to redevelop nearly 400 km of roads across 45 Assembly constituencies. Around 241 major road stretches will be upgraded under a wall-to-wall carpeting model that focuses on full-width resurfacing instead of patch repairs. Of the total outlay, INR 643.36 crore will be funded through the Central Road Infrastructure Fund, while INR 158.82 crore will be borne by the Delhi government. The works are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026 to improve durability, drainage and road safety.Read more
23 Feb 2026
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has formed a Road Development Cell (RDC) to strengthen supervision of road projects and improve grievance redressal. The cell will monitor all road works costing INR 25 lakh and above, review timelines and quality, and track financial progress. Headed by Municipal Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya, it includes senior officials and engineers. The RDC will also consolidate complaints received through various civic platforms and coordinate with agencies such as GMDA, HSVP and PWD to reduce delays and improve accountability.Read more
23 Feb 2026
The central government has allocated INR 12,357 crore to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for highway monetisation in the current financial year, lower than the earlier budgeted and revised estimate of INR 15,000 crore. The authority has identified 24 highway stretches covering around 1,472 km for monetisation through models such as Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT), Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), and securitisation. The reduction comes even as the ministry had set a higher internal target for asset monetisation, reflecting a calibrated approach to infrastructure funding and private participation.Read more
23 Feb 2026
Authorities have decided to introduce additional median openings at intervals of 2 to 2.5 km along the 14-km Bhor Ghat section of the Pune-Mumbai Expressway after a tanker carrying highly flammable propylene gas overturned near the Adoshi Tunnel in the Khandala area earlier this week. The accident led to traffic disruption for over 32 hours. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) and highway police have also proposed widening existing openings and appointing technical experts to manage hazardous material emergencies more efficiently.Read more
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