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• A state infrastructure committee has approved transport projects worth INR 22,611 crore across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), including a major tunnel corridor, bridge infrastructure and Metro network expansion.
• Key approvals include the Ghodbunder–Bhayandar tunnel project and the extension of Navi Mumbai Metro services to improve regional mobility and reduce travel time across fast-growing urban corridors.
• The projects are aimed at addressing chronic traffic congestion, strengthening airport connectivity and supporting long-term economic growth across Mumbai, Thane, Mira-Bhayandar and Navi Mumbai.Read more

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As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, organisations are facing growing pressure to ensure transparency, accountability, fairness and regulatory compliance in AI deployment. Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which have evolved from operational support units into strategic technology and innovation hubs, are emerging as potential custodians of ethical AI governance. With expertise spanning digital transformation, cybersecurity, data management and compliance, GCCs are well positioned to establish enterprise-wide governance frameworks for AI systems. Industry experts believe India’s large and mature GCC ecosystem could play a significant role in helping multinational companies develop responsible AI standards, monitor risks and build trust as governments worldwide introduce new regulations governing AI adoption.Read more

12 hours ago

Juniper Green Energy has commissioned 305 MWp of renewable energy capacity across multiple districts in Gujarat under power purchase agreements signed with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL). The portfolio comprises 183 MWp of solar capacity and 122 MW of wind capacity, spread across Surendranagar, Aravalli, Devbhumi Dwarka and adjoining areas. Several projects were completed ahead of their scheduled commercial operation dates, including hybrid solar installations commissioned up to 148 days in advance. The development strengthens the company’s renewable energy presence in Gujarat and supports the state’s growing clean energy generation capacity through a mix of solar, wind and hybrid projects.Read more

12 Jun 2026

The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi, signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Government of Haryana on 8 June 2026 to implement a structured framework for paving and greening of urban roads across the state. The project, developed under the Commission for Air Quality Management's guidance and jointly executed with the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, directly targets road dust a primary contributor to particulate pollution in the National Capital Region. The initiative covers four work packages spanning road design standards, greening measures, asset management, and construction technology adoption.Read more

12 Jun 2026

Thousands of farmers from Raigad district have intensified their opposition to the proposed Karnala-Sai-Chirner New Town project widely referred to as Third Mumbai with a large convention held in Uran reaffirming their resolve to resist land acquisition. The protest, organised by the KSC New Town Project Opposition Committee, comes after MMRDA formally initiated land acquisition procedures across 124 villages in the Uran, Panvel, and Pen talukas of Raigad, following a state government resolution issued in March 2026. Villagers allege inadequate consultation, threat to agrarian livelihoods, and legal bypassing of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

12 Jun 2026

• The BMC is planning a pilot parking hub in Dadar to address congestion and improve parking management in one of Mumbai’s busiest commercial and transit districts.
• The project aims to create a structured parking model that makes better use of limited urban space and reduces roadside parking.
• Civic authorities are evaluating locations and implementation mechanisms before rollout.
• If successful, the model could be replicated in other congested parts of Mumbai facing growing traffic and parking pressures.Read more

12 Jun 2026

• The Delhi government has initiated an INR 75 crore road and drainage redevelopment project for the Wazirpur Industrial Area.
• The initiative aims to improve internal roads, strengthen drainage infrastructure, and address long-standing waterlogging issues.
• Better civic infrastructure is expected to enhance industrial operations and ease transportation within the manufacturing hub.
• The project forms part of the government's broader effort to upgrade key industrial clusters across the national capital.Read more

12 Jun 2026

• Reliance Industries and Meta have partnered to develop an AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, marking Meta’s first built-to-suit data centre project in India.
• The facility will have an initial capacity of 168 MW, with scope for future expansion, and is expected to support Meta’s global AI and digital infrastructure requirements.
• Reliance will provide end-to-end development and operational services, including renewable energy integration, network connectivity and utility management.
• The project is expected to strengthen India’s position as a destination for large-scale AI infrastructure and hyperscale data centre investments.Read more

12 Jun 2026

• Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel sanctioned INR 629 crore on 8 June 2026 for the four-laning of six major road stretches across Kutch district, covering a combined length of approximately 43.5 km.
• The roads identified for upgrade span key stretches connecting Mundra, Zarpara, Kandagara, Deshalpar, Siracha, and Navinal, including dedicated bypass roads for three villages.
• The upgrade is expected to improve the movement of heavy vehicles operating to and from Mundra Port and the surrounding industrial and commercial hubs.
• Beyond logistics, the state government cited improved rural connectivity, road safety, and a boost to Kutch's tourism sector as additional objectives of the programme.Read more

12 Jun 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has detailed its asset monetisation strategy aimed at unlocking value from operational highway assets to finance new infrastructure development across the country. The framework relies on instruments such as Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT), Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and securitisation to attract long-term domestic and global investors. By recycling capital generated from mature assets, the authority seeks to reduce dependence on budgetary support while sustaining the pace of national highway expansion and improving overall asset management.Read more