Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd (GPPL) recently announced that it had entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) to explore an investment of around INR 17,000 crore aimed at expanding and modernising port infrastructure. The proposed investment is subject to the extension of the existing concession agreement, which is currently due to expire in September 2028. The initiative seeks to enhance capacity for container, liquid cargo, and roll-on/roll-off operations, while also upgrading storage, rail connectivity, and multimodal logistics infrastructure linking the port with northern and western India.Read more

The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP) in Kolkata has secured more than INR 48,000 crore in strategic investment commitments through multiple partnerships signed during India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai. The agreements cover a range of projects, including new container terminals, riverfront development, dredging operations, and industrial infrastructure expansion. Major companies such as Haldia Petrochemicals, Adani Ports, JSW Infrastructure, Dredging Corporation of India, and UltraTech Cement have committed significant investments aimed at enhancing port capacity, connectivity, and economic growth in eastern India.Read more

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) signed a memorandum of understanding with Deendayal Port Authority, Umeandus Technology Private Limited, and BEML Limited to develop a real-time automated cargo evacuation system (e-FTS) at Kandla Port in Gujarat. As part of the agreement, DMRC will manage operations and maintenance of the pilot project for 25 years. The system will integrate blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to enhance cargo-handling efficiency, lower operational costs, and promote sustainability. The concept also holds potential for replication at other major ports in the future.Read more

The Aizawl bench of the Gauhati High Court has asked the contractor handling the repair of the National Highway 306/06 Sairang-Kawnpui stretch in Mizoram to submit an affidavit on current progress and completion schedule, following a public interest petition by the Mizoram Truck Driver Association raising concerns over the road's dilapidated state. The court set a deadline for the report and warned that officials from the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) may need to appear in person if the contractor fails to respond. The highway is considered vital for Mizoram's supplies and transport.Read more

BCPL Railway Infrastructure Ltd (BCPL) has received a contract worth INR 32.58 crore from Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) for overhead electrification (OHE) modification in parts of the Dhanbad Division under East Coast Railway. The project involves 25 kV works, including design, supply (excluding certain steel structures and conductors), erection, testing, and commissioning of a 2×25 kV feeder line system. The project is targeted to support a 3,000-tonne loading capacity and is expected to be completed within 16 months. BCPL's management expressed optimism about sustained project inflows in the rail electrification sector.Read more

The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) is working to expand its sewage treatment infrastructure to match the city's projected needs up to 2050. With 11 sewage treatment plants (STPs) currently operational and four more nearing completion, Vadodara's total treatment capacity is expected to reach 963 MLD by next year, surpassing the current requirement of 512 MLD. The civic body is also improving its pumping stations, expanding the drainage network, and implementing measures to stop untreated sewage from entering the Vishwamitri River, aiming for sustainable and cleaner wastewater management.Read more

The Telangana government has announced plans to construct approximately 5,555 kilometres of roads under a hybrid annuity model (HAM) project valued at around INR 10,547 crore. Work will cover 400 roads across 32 packages and is expected to commence by the end of the year. The ministry clarified that the HAM model carries no first-year expenditure from the government, and annual maintenance costs over 15 years will remain modest. Allegations of an INR 8,000 crore scam related to HAM projects were dismissed as uninformed and baseless by the responsible minister.Read more

The Sarojini Nagar GPRA redevelopment project, a key government housing initiative in South Delhi led by NBCC Ltd, has hit a regulatory hurdle after the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) rejected its building plans for non-compliance with fire-safety norms. The DFS review found inadequate space for fire-tender movement, insufficient open areas, substandard exit widths and refuge zones, and poorly placed hydrants. The basement parking design also failed to meet safety circulation requirements. The DFS has directed the developer to revise access roads, stair dimensions, hydrant layouts, and emergency routes before resubmitting plans. The decision highlights stricter enforcement of fire-safety standards in large-scale government redevelopment projects.Read more

Trinasolar is introducing its new Elementa 2 Pro and Elementa 3 battery energy storage systems at the Energy Storage Summit India 2025 in Greater Noida. With India already surpassing its COP26 renewable capacity target ahead of schedule, these systems aim to strengthen grid reliability, improve renewable integration, and address growing power demand from sectors such as utilities, healthcare, and data centres. Having shipped over 12 GWh of storage systems globally and targeting 8-10 GWh in annual shipments, Trinasolar continues to expand its energy technology portfolio.Read more

The Karnataka Maritime Board (KMB) has announced plans to tender four berths at non-major ports for privatisation and to develop seven islands into resort destinations under the public-private-partnership (PPP) model in the state. The move comes as part of a broader effort to attract investment into the maritime sector, with memoranda and definitive agreements worth INR 5,000 crore expected to be signed during the India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025. The state is also working on greenfield port proposals and inland-waterway projects, underlining its ambition to expand maritime infrastructure and tourism simultaneously.Read more

The Railway Board has given approval for a new railway station near Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery, marking a key development in Kerala's transport infrastructure. The project aims to ease travel for passengers using the airport and improve last-mile rail connectivity. The plan, first proposed in 2010, had stalled for years but was revived after Union Minister George Kurian's meeting with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The new station will be located between Angamaly and Chowara and is expected to cost around INR 12 crore.Read more

Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has expanded its fleet by adding 157 air-conditioned electric buses as part of its plan to introduce 5,000 such vehicles in phases. Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis announced the addition at the Colaba depot, emphasizing the need for financial self-sufficiency through non-fare revenue. The initiative is aimed at reducing emissions, improving commuter comfort, and strengthening the city's transport network while aligning with Maharashtra's broader electric vehicle policy goals.Read more

Railway officials have stated that a direct train service linking the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India is expected to materialise soon. This development follows the earlier inauguration of the twin Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express trains on the recently completed Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link. In a new move this week, the train will halt for two minutes at Reasi railway station (after train numbers 26401/26402). The stop is experimental and aims to serve pilgrims heading to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and tourists visiting local bridges. Local demand led to the addition, with future service decisions dependent on viability.Read more

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is set to operationalise eight electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the first phase to strengthen its environmental sustainability initiatives. Guided by Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, the corporation is implementing these facilities under the central government's vision of achieving 30% EV adoption by 2030. The initiative also aligns with the NITI Aayog's targets for electrifying two-, three- and four-wheelers and public transport. The project is being executed under a public-private partnership model.Read more

The Public Works Department (Delhi) (PWD) recently authorised the construction of five new foot overbridges (FOBs) at key locations across Delhi to enhance pedestrian safety and ease vehicular congestion. The planned sites include near the exit of Old Delhi Railway Station, at Uttam Nagar East Terminal, by the Hanuman Mandir on Ring Road, at the Mehrauli-Mahipalpur signal near TPM Church, and adjacent to Kendriya Vidyalaya JNU on Vedant Deshika Marg. A feasibility study has also been commissioned to assess further pedestrian crossing needs.Read more

A new study by global energy think tank Ember has found that India can meet its projected electricity demand by 2032 without building additional coal power plants beyond those currently under construction. The report highlights that continued investment in coal would be uneconomical as renewable energy and battery storage are becoming cheaper and more dependable. Ember's analysis indicates that a significant portion of the country's existing and upcoming coal capacity will remain underutilized, increasing costs for distribution companies and consumers.Read more

The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has initiated construction on a newly approved elevated road linking the Gopalpura railway overbridge to Gurhar ki Thadi, and a detailed traffic-management strategy has been put into action. Work will progress in 125-metre segments to minimise disruption, with service lanes temporarily merged into the main road so that the available width reduces by about five metres at most. Two pilings are already underway at key locations; full elevated road construction will follow once piling is complete. The foundation stone for the project was laid by the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led state government, and the 30-month timeline has been confirmed.Read more

Haryana is moving to a fully digital property registration system, making online deed registration mandatory across all 22 districts. The phased rollout began with Babain in Kurukshetra, followed by ten districts, and will include the remaining districts by November 1, 2025. The portal allows citizens to verify identity via OTP, fill forms with guidance, upload documents, schedule appointments, and track applications through SMS alerts. It supports residential, agricultural, government, panchayat, defence lands, apartments, and co-ownership transfers. A robust three-tier verification process ensures transparency and efficiency in all property transactions.Read more

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Enforcement Directorate's appeal challenging the Bombay High Court's ruling that declared the arrest of former Vasai-Virar civic chief Anil Pawar illegal. Pawar, arrested on 13 August in a money-laundering case linked to the alleged illegal construction of 41 buildings (2008-10) involving developers and CIDCO officials, had been released after the high court found no prima-facie evidence supporting his arrest under the PMLA. The ED contends that its probe revealed substantial illicit payments to Pawar, which he denies. A Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta has sought Pawar's response within three weeks.Read more

Punjab Minister Shri Sanjeev Arora met the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav earlier this week to assess progress on ongoing infrastructure projects and address delays in major works across the state. The meeting focused on issues including the Ludhiana-Ropar highway, Adampur Airport approach road, and Halwara Airport connectivity. Arora emphasised the need for swift approvals, faster tendering, and improved highway maintenance to ensure safety and timely completion of critical projects.Read more