Navi Mumbai International Airport has taken 405 flats in Panvel from the Wadhwa Group for airport staff and their families. These ready-to-move-in units in Wadhwa Wise City will be available on a leave-and-license basis starting October 2025, ahead of the airport's expected inauguration next month. The arrangement allows temporary occupation without transferring ownership. With rising demand for apartments, bungalows, and plots in the area, the partnership addresses staff accommodation needs and reflects how major infrastructure projects can stimulate residential growth in Panvel and surrounding parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.Read more

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Mohan Yadav recently inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects exceeding INR 162 crore in Rewa district's Tyonthar constituency. These initiatives include the establishment of a new 400-acre industrial hub, expansion of the local Civil Hospital, construction of a new Industrial Training Institute (ITI), and development of a river corridor along the Tamas River. Additionally, a INR 125 crore compressed biogas plant by IOCGPS Renewable Pvt Ltd was inaugurated, aimed at purchasing crop residue from farmers to generate additional income and ensure cleaner fields. The CM also highlighted the region's growing role as an energy hub, noting achievements in thermal, solar, and renewable energy sectors.Read more

Alpex Solar has secured INR 260.17 crore via a preferential equity and warrant issue to accelerate its expansion in the solar energy sector. The company plans to increase its solar module capacity from 1.2 GW to 3.6 GW and establish a solar cell capacity of 1.6 GW by FY27. Trial production of solar cells is scheduled soon, while a 12,000 MTPA aluminium frame facility is also set to be operational. The capital infusion will help Alpex achieve full-scale production across its solar cells, modules, and aluminium frames, supporting its vision of becoming an integrated manufacturer.Read more

The new premises of KingMakers IAS Academy in Anna Nagar, Chennai, were inaugurated by former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, in the presence of Shri G.K. Vasan, Member of Parliament and former Union Minister for Shipping. Shri Kovind acknowledged the academy's 12-year journey of training civil service aspirants, highlighting its support for students from rural and disadvantaged backgrounds. The academy has produced over 1,000 civil servants, including two All India toppers and India's first fully visually challenged IFS officer. The event also saw the launch of the KingMakers Nation Builders Scholarship for deserving students.Read more

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has been placed 39th in the latest OAG Megahubs 2025 rankings, down from its 24th position last year. The airport now records 16,178 possible connections and serves 157 destinations worldwide. In the low-cost carrier (LCC) category, IGIA stands at 11th place globally, while Mumbai's airport has secured the 14th position. Despite the fall in global rank, IGIA continues to be the top megahub in South Asia. The rankings are based on flight data between September 2023 and August 2024.Read more

A 91-kilometre road connecting Hanle to Chumar in Ladakh has recently been opened for public use. Built by Project Himank under the Border Roads Organisation, the road passes through altitudes of 14,500 to 17,200 feet, including the high Salsa La Pass. The project is designed to strengthen strategic connectivity for the Armed Forces while improving local access and boosting tourism. The road links key sites such as Hanle Observatory, Kyun Tso Lake, Chilling Tso Lake, and extends to Tso Moriri, offering safer and more reliable travel in this remote region.Read more

Maha Mumbai Metro faced a brief technical issue during the trial run of Metro Line 9 near Dahisar (East) earlier this week, which temporarily halted operations. To ensure passenger convenience, services were promptly restored with loop and short loop operations introduced. While minor delays occurred, trains continued running across key stretches. The technical team addressed the glitch swiftly, and services are now fully operational with a renewed emphasis on safety and reliability.Read more

The government has granted infrastructure status to large commercial ships, adding them to the harmonised master list of infrastructure under transport and logistics. Vessels of 10,000 gross tonnage or more, and those above 1,500 gross tonnage if built and flagged in India, now qualify. The move, announced in Budget 2025-26, allows shipping firms easier access to overseas borrowing, tax concessions, and funding support from institutions like IIFCL. Alongside, a Maritime Development Fund worth INR 25,000 crore will aid ship financing, targeting INR 1.5 lakh crore in investments by 2030. The policy aims to boost Indian-flagged ships' global share and strengthen domestic shipbuilding.Read more

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd (HCC) has secured two contracts worth INR 1,418.3 crore and INR 1,147.51 crore from Patna Metro Rail Corporation Ltd under Phase I of the Patna Metro project. The works span 10.67 km of underground twin tunnels using Tunnel Boring Machines and six metro stations on the Danapur-Khemnichak Corridor. Package PC-05 includes tunnels, a cut-and-cover ramp at Mithapur, and stations at Vikas Bhawan, Vidyut Bhawan, and Patna Station. Package PC-06 covers an underground ramp at Rukanpura and stations at Rukanpura, Raja Bazar, and Patna Zoo. HCC, with metro experience in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, strengthens its role in India's metro infrastructure.Read more

The Kanpur Metro project has reached a key milestone with the completion of the up-line tunnel connecting Kanpur Central to Naubasta via Jhakarkati and Transport Nagar. The 'Azad' Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) finished the 950-metre tunnel, including a technically challenging 70-metre stretch beneath railway tracks. Meanwhile, the 'Vidyarthi' TBM is nearing completion of the down-line tunnel. This progress is part of the broader development of Corridor-1's underground section, following earlier tunnelling of 1.25 km between Kanpur Central and Nayaganj, enhancing the city's metro connectivity.Read more