06 Jun 2026

Pan IIT Alumni India has soft-launched “Pan IIT AI Niti (Pariniti)”, a dedicated artificial intelligence policy think tank aimed at contributing to India’s AI governance, infrastructure and innovation ecosystem. Announced during a gathering at Bombay Gymkhana in Mumbai, the initiative will focus on multiple layers of the AI value chain, including semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, data centres, energy systems, algorithms and AI governance. The think tank will operate through specialised verticals involving IIT alumni, industry executives, policymakers, venture capital professionals and researchers. Praxis Global Alliance has been appointed as the knowledge and think tank partner for the initiative. The platform is expected to generate policy recommendations, research papers and industry inputs for government and institutional stakeholders.Read more

06 Jun 2026

Agro Chem Federation of India organised an awareness and interaction programme in Chandigarh focused on sustainable agricultural practices, responsible agrochemical usage and stronger collaboration between industry stakeholders and agri-input distribution networks. The event, themed “Strengthening Dealer Industry Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture”, brought together agri dealers, distributors, retailers, advisors and industry professionals from Punjab and Haryana. Discussions centred on scientific pesticide usage, counterfeit product prevention, stewardship initiatives, environmental safety and farmer education amid evolving regulatory requirements. Industry representatives stated that agri dealers continue to play a critical role in influencing farming practices at the grassroots level, particularly in improving awareness regarding safe and judicious use of agricultural inputs across farming communities.Read more

05 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 5 June 2026 inaugurated, dedicated, and laid the foundation stones for projects worth approximately INR 22,655 crore across Gujarat, Daman, and Lakshadweep, spanning roads, power, healthcare, civil aviation, tourism, and maritime connectivity. In Surat, INR 18,800 crore of projects were unveiled, including Vadodara–Mumbai Expressway packages and a 220-bed ESIC hospital. In Daman, INR 2,970 crore of projects were initiated, anchored by the NAMO Airport terminal, NAMO Hospital, Iconic Bridge, and a NIFT campus. Foundation stones for INR 885 crore of port infrastructure were laid for Lakshadweep.Read more

05 Jun 2026

• Mumbai Monorail has received final safety clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) following upgrades to its signalling, communication and operational systems.
• The approval enables the MMRDA to fully implement the modernised infrastructure across the 19.54-km Chembur–Jacob Circle corridor.
• The upgrade programme was undertaken to improve safety, reliability and operational efficiency on the network.
• The clearance marks the completion of a major modernisation initiative for India’s first monorail system.Read more

05 Jun 2026

• Heavy pre-monsoon showers led to temporary flooding at the Andheri Subway, forcing authorities to suspend traffic movement for a brief period.
• The incident has renewed attention on one of Mumbai’s most flood-prone transport corridors despite ongoing drainage and pumping infrastructure upgrades.
• Civic authorities maintain that flood-mitigation measures have improved response times, but recurring waterlogging continues to challenge mobility during intense rainfall events.Read more

05 Jun 2026

A church in Bandra has clarified that its Bandstand-facing property is not for sale after a fake online listing claiming a valuation of around INR 900 crore circulated widely on digital platforms. The listing sparked speculation in Mumbai’s premium coastal real estate market, known for high-value luxury residences and celebrity homes. The institution has categorically denied any intent to sell the land and confirmed that no such transaction has been authorised, calling the listing misleading and unauthorised. The incident has also raised concerns over the growing circulation of unverified property listings on online real estate platformsRead more

05 Jun 2026

• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three separate national highway upgradation and construction projects on 3 June 2026, with a combined capital outlay of INR 19,834 crore across Bihar, Telangana, and Odisha.
• The projects cover a total of 494.47 km, spanning the Khagaria–Purnea corridor on NH-31 and NH-231, the Armoor–Mancherial and Jagtial–Karimnagar stretches on NH-63 and NH-563, and the Rameshwar–Paradeep coastal highway.
• All three corridors will be built to 4-lane standards, with design speeds of 100 km per hour, and are expected to collectively reduce travel times, lower vehicle operating costs, and strengthen logistics connectivity across the three states.Read more

05 Jun 2026

Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA), a Uttar Pradesh government body headquartered in Jhansi, issued a Request for Proposal in April 2025 to select a consultant for technical and financial feasibility studies and preparation of detailed project reports for the Activation Area of its Master Plan 2045. The assignment spans 12 infrastructure segments including a 38-kilometre greenfield expressway, power transmission, water supply, sewage treatment, and ICT systems. Eligible bidders must demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover of INR 75 crore, with the 12-month contract open to consortia of up to three firms.Read more

05 Jun 2026

• The Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project has achieved a breakthrough in its third mountain tunnel, a 417-metre-long structure located in Palghar district, Maharashtra.
• The milestone marks the completion of all three mountain tunnels between the upcoming Vapi and Boisar Bullet Train stations, a key section of the high-speed rail corridor.
• With three mountain tunnels excavated within the last five months, construction activity is accelerating across one of the project’s most technically challenging stretches.Read more

05 Jun 2026

Reliance Industries subsidiary Model Economic Township Ltd (METL) has entered into two memorandums of understanding with the Government of Haryana, committing a combined investment of INR 8,646 crore for its integrated township project in Jhajjar. The agreements, announced during the launch of Haryana’s Make in Haryana Industrial Policy 2026, include investments from companies operating within the 8,250-acre Reliance MET City. The initiative is expected to generate over 33,000 jobs and spans multiple manufacturing sectors including automotive, electronics and medical devicesRead more