Mumbai News Desk

25 minutes ago

The Maharashtra government has approved an INR 181 crore refurbishment programme for Mumbai’s Air India building at Nariman Point, acquired earlier this month for INR 1,601 crore. The six-month project will include structural repairs, electrical upgrades, safety improvements and infrastructure modernisation before government departments are relocated. The 23-storey landmark will be converted into a consolidated administrative hub as part of the state’s effort to reduce spending on leased office space and centralise operations within a government-owned property.Read more

2 hours ago

Hitachi Energy India has announced an investment of approximately INR 2,000 crore to establish a new large power transformer manufacturing facility at Karjan in Vadodara, Gujarat. The project, disclosed in a regulatory filing on Friday, is aimed at expanding the company’s manufacturing capacity amid rising demand for electricity infrastructure in India and international markets. Scheduled for completion in FY28, the facility is expected to strengthen domestic production of power equipment, support the country’s energy value chain and generate more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs. The investment forms part of the company’s broader strategy to enhance its manufacturing footprint and support India’s growing energy and infrastructure requirements.Read more

4 hours ago

NTT DATA has inaugurated its Bengaluru 4 (BLR4) Data Center Campus, expanding its digital infrastructure footprint in India amid growing demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence applications and high-density computing. Located near Kempegowda International Airport, the campus is designed as a hyperscale-ready facility with a planned total power capacity of 100 MW. The first phase, BLR4A, is now operational and provides 22.4 MW of critical IT load capacity. Once fully developed, the campus will comprise three data centres with a combined critical IT load of 67.2 MW. The project incorporates advanced cooling systems, carrier-neutral connectivity and a dedicated high-voltage power substation, while also securing IGBC Platinum certification for adherence to sustainability and green building standards.Read more

5 hours ago

The Maharashtra government has announced plans to shift all rural water supply schemes to solar energy in a phased manner as part of efforts to reduce mounting electricity liabilities and ensure uninterrupted drinking water services. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed officials to formulate a comprehensive solarisation policy and prepare an implementation roadmap through the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency. The initiative covers 22,185 rural water supply schemes across the state and aligns with the Centre’s drinking water supply norms. The government has also proposed strengthening maintenance mechanisms through taluka-level units, greater participation of gram panchayats and improved cost recovery through water tariffs. The move is aimed at enhancing the long-term sustainability and operational efficiency of rural water infrastructure across Maharashtra.Read more

Delhi News Desk

8 hours ago

• Delhi's Municipal Corporation plans to make all MCD toll plazas barrier-less by December through a technology-driven collection system.
• The initiative aims to reduce congestion, cut waiting times, and improve traffic flow at city entry points.
• Automated toll collection is expected to enhance operational efficiency while minimizing manual intervention.
• The move is part of a broader push toward smarter urban mobility and digital transport infrastructure in the national capital.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

10 hours ago

Construction of Mumbai’s Sion Road Over Bridge is progressing, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation targeting reopening by March 2027. The bridge, a key east-west link connecting Sion, Dharavi and surrounding areas, is being rebuilt in coordination with railway authorities following demolition of the ageing structure. The project involves complex engineering work over active rail lines and forms part of Mumbai’s broader infrastructure renewal programme aimed at improving traffic flow, connectivity and safety across one of the city’s busiest transport corridors.Read more

13 hours ago

The Odisha government has inaugurated a new 13-kilometre six-lane road connecting Infocity and Ekamra Kanan in Bhubaneswar while also laying the foundation stone for the Jayadev Vihar–Nandankanan road expansion and flyover project. The new corridor, built at a cost of INR 108.24 crore, is expected to ease congestion along NH-16 and improve connectivity in the city. The proposed flyover and road widening project, estimated at over INR 949 crore, forms part of a broader urban mobility plan for the state capital.Read more

Noida News Desk

17 hours ago

Noida International Airport at Jewar has commenced commercial passenger operations with the arrival of the first scheduled IndiGo flight from Lucknow, marking a major milestone for one of India's largest greenfield aviation infrastructure projects. The airport is expected to strengthen connectivity across the National Capital Region and western Uttar Pradesh while easing pressure on Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. IndiGo will initially connect the airport to 16 domestic destinations as operations expand in phases.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

16 Jun 2026

Cluster redevelopment is gaining traction across Mumbai as developers and public agencies increasingly pursue large-scale projects covering multiple buildings and neighbourhoods. Supported by policy incentives and redevelopment reforms, the model is helping consolidate fragmented land parcels and facilitate integrated planning for housing and infrastructure upgrades. Several major projects have recently advanced under this framework, reflecting a broader shift away from standalone society redevelopments towards area-wide urban renewal aimed at addressing ageing housing stock and land constraints in the city.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

16 Jun 2026

• Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the northern arm of the Mumbai Coastal Road project is expected to be completed by December 2028.
• The corridor will create a signal-free route connecting Nariman Point to Bhayandar, easing pressure on the Western Express Highway.
• The project's northern section, stretching from Versova to Bhayandar, has been divided into multiple construction packages, including tunnels and elevated corridors.
• During his site visit, Shri Devendra Fadnavis also emphasised environmental compliance, including compensatory mangrove plantation, while reiterating plans to develop a new commercial district along the corridor.Read more