Telangana's Chief Minister recently urged HUDCO to extend long-term loans at concessional rates to support a wide portfolio of state infrastructure initiatives. His request covered the expansion of the Hyderabad Metro, the development of the large-scale Bharat Future City, improvements to regional mobility through ring and radial roads, and the rollout of affordable housing under the Indiramma scheme. He also sought the restructuring of past high-interest borrowings. HUDCO's leadership reportedly responded positively, agreeing to expedite funds for an additional 10 lakh homes while reviewing older loans, signalling possible financial relief for Telangana's extensive urban ambitions.Read more

The MMRDA plans to start the tender process for Mumbai Metro Line 10 by December 15. The 9.718 km elevated corridor, costing INR 8,000 crore, will connect Gaimukh in Thane to Shivaji Chowk in Mira-Bhayandar and feature five stations. Crossing forest and hilly areas, the project requires multiple environmental and engineering clearances. It will integrate with existing metro lines and include a depot at Mogharpada. Expected to be completed by 2030, Metro Line 10 is designed to reduce congestion and improve commuter connectivity along key routes.Read more

Construction of Mumbai's Orange Gate-Marine Drive twin tunnel has commenced, targeting completion by June 2028, six months ahead of schedule. The nearly 10 km corridor, with 7 km underground, will run beneath about 700 buildings, including heritage and residential structures, and two major railway lines. Designed to reduce travel time to 5-7 minutes and provide a direct link to Navi Mumbai Airport, the project features advanced safety systems, a 12.2 metre TBM, and cross-passages every 300 metres. Estimated at INR 8,056 crore, around 15 percent of the work is already complete.Read more

The Uttarakhand government under CM Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced multiple infrastructure initiatives that cover urban and rural areas alike. Key plans include a medical college in Rudrapur, a major bypass road costing around INR 590 crore, new four-lane roads connecting important towns, revival of the Jamrani Dam project for water and irrigation, support for sugarcane farmers with a hike in support price, and construction of Senani Bhawans in villages of freedom fighters. These moves reflect a coordinated push to improve connectivity, healthcare, water supply, and agricultural income across the state.Read more

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has stepped up its air-pollution control efforts after instructions from Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde, launching intensive citywide cleaning to reduce dust levels. Construction sites, quarry areas and cement units are under strict monitoring, while roadside debris is being cleared and roads washed with treated water. Encap fogger vehicles are spraying atomised water along busy routes to help settle airborne particles. Deep-cleaning was carried out across Koparkhairane, Ghansoli, Turbhe, Rabale, Digha, Nerul and Belapur, with dust removed and transported for safe disposal. The drive reflects the administration's push to improve air quality through regular cleaning, mechanised washing and targeted dust-suppression measures.Read more

Nokia has partnered with Bharti Airtel to give third-party developers access to Airtel's network capabilities through Nokia's Network as Code platform. After successful trials, Airtel will offer its network APIs on a subscription basis, allowing developers, enterprises and system integrators to build new digital solutions using the company's nationwide network along with AI, 5G and edge computing. Airtel Business CEO Sharat Sinha said the collaboration will support automation and secure, innovative services. Nokia noted that the partnership expands its global Network as Code ecosystem-now over 60 partners-and will help operators create new revenue streams while enabling advanced use cases across multiple industries.Read more

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has virtually launched India's first all-electric green tug, a major milestone in the country's push for cleaner maritime operations. Built for the Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, the tug is part of the Green Tug Transition Programme, which aims to cut emissions across the shipping sector. The vessel will offer a 60-ton bollard pull, zero-carbon operations, silent performance and higher energy efficiency. Under the programme, 50 green tugs are planned by 2030, with 16 to be deployed between 2024 and 2027. Sonowal said the launch underscores India's commitment to sustainable and future-ready port infrastructure.Read more

The Supreme Court rejected requests to extend the deadline for uploading Waqf property data on the UMEED portal under the 2025 amendments. Petitioners highlighted that only 1.6?lakh out of over ten lakh properties have been uploaded and cited technical and operational challenges. The Court noted that Waqf Tribunals are empowered to grant six-month extensions under Section?3B and advised petitioners to seek relief there. With the six-month deadline ending December 6, Waqf authorities must act promptly to comply and approach Tribunals if needed.Read more

The Quality Council of India (QCI) has signed two key MoUs to strengthen Haryana's quality infrastructure across major sectors. The agreements, signed in the presence of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, were executed between QCI's boards-NABL and NABET-and Haryana's Quality Assurance Authority (QAA). The NABL partnership will help laboratories, hospitals and quality professionals adopt global standards, improving reliability and boosting international acceptance of Haryana's lab results. The NABET MoU focuses on training engineers, supervisors and contractors involved in public infrastructure, promoting best practices and sustainable technologies. QAA Chairperson Rajiv Arora said the collaborations reflect Haryana's push for transparent, citizen-centric and future-ready governance.Read more

BEML has received a fresh INR 414 crore contract from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd for supplying additional trainsets required for Phase II of the Bengaluru Metro project. The company disclosed in a stock exchange filing that it has secured this new order but has not shared delivery timelines or train specifications. This follows an earlier INR 405 crore contract from BMRCL for seven additional trains under the same phase. BEML continues to support Bengaluru's expanding metro network through its manufacturing facilities across Bengaluru, KGF, Mysore, and Palakkad.Read more

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has continued its heightened pollution-control measures through the past week as air quality across cities deteriorated during the winter season. Acting under the directions of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, the corporation has deployed dedicated teams to inspect construction sites, quarries, and RMC plants, ensuring adherence to pollution-control norms. Officials also conducted cleanliness drives at major sites, issued notices to 86 construction projects, and initiated strict dust-control procedures. The use of treated wastewater for road washing and fogging has helped conserve potable water while improving the city's AQI.Read more

NBCC Ltd received a series of new contracts across Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow and Delhi, strengthening its project management and construction portfolio. The company secured a major redevelopment contract valued at INR 642.82 crore from the Ghaziabad Development Authority for the Tulsi Niketan project. It also received two construction orders from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, along with renovation work from the National Forensic Science University and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India. These projects reflect ongoing public-sector investment in redevelopment and institutional infrastructure while expanding NBCC's operational pipeline.Read more

IIT-Kanpur has launched MANAS, a city-wide air-quality network in Mumbai, adding 75 solar-powered mini monitoring units to the existing 30 sensors. Costing about INR 50,000 each, these units provide neighborhood-level data across the city's 650 km² area, replacing expensive traditional sensors. The expanded network enables granular pollution tracking, helping authorities design localized mitigation strategies. Eventually, the system will be open to the public, allowing residents to access real-time air-quality information, supporting transparency and better environmental awareness.Read more

Adani Group has outlined an investment plan of around USD 15 billion to raise its airport network's combined annual capacity to nearly 200 million passengers. The plan includes new terminals, additional airside infrastructure and major upgrades across airports in Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Thiruvananthapuram, Lucknow and Guwahati. A large share of the expansion is being funded through debt, supported by forecasts that India's air passenger traffic may exceed 300 million annually by 2030. These upgrades also come ahead of the group's planned airport business listing.Read more

IRB InvIT Fund has scheduled an Extraordinary General Meeting next month to seek unitholder approval for acquiring VM7 Expressway Private Limited at an enterprise value of INR 1,217 crore and an equity value of INR 513 crore. The asset covers a 27.5-km eight-lane stretch on the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway developed under the Hybrid Annuity Model. The proposal also includes extending secured debt and shareholder loans to replace existing borrowings. A long-term project management agreement worth about INR 244.57 crore over nearly 15 years will also be considered.Read more

NHAI has partnered with Reliance Jio to introduce a mobile-based safety alert system for national highways, designed to warn commuters about accident-prone stretches, fog zones, stray cattle areas and diversions. The alerts will reach users through SMS, WhatsApp and priority calls, supported by Jio's 4G and 5G network. The system will also connect with NHAI's Rajmargyatra app and the 1033 helpline. Launched recently as a pilot, it will gradually expand and may involve other telecom operators as well, aligning with the government's target to reduce road accidents significantly by 2030.Read more

The MMRDA has started constructing the 13.9 km Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension, a six?lane elevated corridor linking Anand Nagar in Thane to Chheda Nagar in Ghatkopar. The corridor will pass through key suburbs, merge with existing elevated roads, and provide a connection to the Samruddhi Expressway. It will feature a modern single-pier design, ramps at major junctions, and a toll plaza. Environmental measures include preserving 127 Pink Trumpet trees and planting 4,175 compensatory trees. Once completed, the freeway is expected to reduce travel time between South Mumbai and Thane to 25-30 minutes.Read more

An INR 83 crore railway overbridge at Jamunamukh in Assam's Hojai district was inaugurated this past week. The 951-metre structure, with a 7.5-metre wide motorable stretch, is aimed at easing movement between Dabaka, Kampur and Jamunamukh railway stations. Alongside the launch, the state government opened new community facilities and a model high school at tea estates, and initiated flood-protection works valued at around INR 80 crore for areas affected by the Kopili River. Several school-infrastructure projects were also started, and ongoing welfare schemes for low-income families were highlighted.Read more

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) carried out a demolition drive in the Belapur ward earlier this week after the property owner failed to act on an earlier notice issued under MRTP Section 53(1A). Acting on directions from the civic chief and in compliance with an order of the Additional District Court, the encroachment department removed an unauthorised sheet structure at a residential unit in Kukreja Estate, Sector 11. Senior officials, engineers, labourers, police personnel, and support staff were deployed, using technical equipment and manpower to execute the operation.Read more

The Ministry of Environment has warned the NGT about unchecked construction along the Uttarkashi-Gangotri highway, citing threats to the region's fragile ecology. A monitoring committee has been formed to enforce Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone rules, overseeing hotels, resorts, and waste management projects. This follows the early August Dharali disaster, which destroyed over 100 houses and caused multiple casualties. The BESZ, covering 4,179.6 sq km, has been amended several times to ensure eco-friendly development. The committee has legal authority to act against violations and ensure compliance with environmental safeguards.Read more