Telangana Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy has urged Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari to approve a 12-lane greenfield highway linking Bharat Future City in Hyderabad with Amaravati and Bandar port in Machilipatnam. At a meeting in New Delhi with MPs and officials, he stressed that landlocked Telangana needs direct port connectivity to boost trade and logistics. The CM also sought clearance for INR 868 crore worth of CRIF roadworks and faster approvals for both northern and southern corridors of the Regional Ring Road. Gadkari responded positively, with NHAI officials set to review the proposals soon.Read more

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has prepared a policy to manage Mumbai's Western and Eastern Express Highways, which are around 25 kilometers each. The plan suggests consistent maintenance of central medians, better management of road work, measures to reduce traffic jams, and clear rules for advertisements along the highways. It has been sent to the municipal commissioner for review. The policy comes after repeated concerns over traffic congestion, irregular maintenance, and unclear rules for advertisements on these busy commuter routes.Read more

Inox Neo Energies has acquired a 640 MW portfolio of wind-solar hybrid projects from Evergreen Group, covering five projects in Maharashtra under tenders by SJVN Ltd and NTPC Ltd. The projects will be integrated through CTUIL 400/220 kV substations and executed via SPVs held by Evergreen Group. The acquisition strengthens Inox Clean Energy's renewable portfolio and supports its goal of creating an integrated ecosystem of solar manufacturing and hybrid power generation. Upon commissioning, the electricity will serve captive users, commercial and industrial clients, and third-party buyers, supporting India's ongoing energy transition.Read more

Mumbai's civic body will demolish the INR 27 crore Veer Savarkar flyover at Goregaon-opened in 2018-and replace it with a double-deck elevated bridge. Additional Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Bangar confirmed the move, noting that the new structure will better handle both local traffic and regional connectivity. The bridge, part of the Coastal Road 2 project, will directly link the Malad-Mindspace stretch with the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road, easing bottlenecks. Designed with a single-pier system and two traffic decks, it promises smoother flows compared with the current flyover. Citizens have compared the decision to the Gokhale-Barfiwala flyover mismatch of 2022, citing planning lapses.Read more

The Maharashtra government has cleared land allotment in 930 villages for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to install mobile towers and improve 4G coverage in rural and tribal areas. Each tower site will get 200 square metres of land free of cost, as per a cabinet decision from 2022. Earlier approvals covered 2,751 villages, but technical issues prevented tower installation at several sites, leading to a revised list. The latest order spans 30 districts, with officials asked to provide quick approvals and ensure electricity, fibre connectivity, and other basic facilities.Read more

Delhi has secured INR 803 crore from the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund to roll out over 140 road and flyover projects across the city. The Public Works Department has lined up upgrades including strengthening, resurfacing, widening and new construction in Central, North, East, North-East, Shahdara and North-West districts. Key works include the ISBT Kashmere Gate-Wazirabad Road, flyovers in Gokulpuri and on Road No. 63, and widening of the Noida Link Road. Other areas like Shahdara, Vikas Marg, Press Enclave Road and Rajouri Garden will also see major upgrades. The projects aim to cut travel time, improve safety and build durable, future-ready infrastructure.Read more

NBCC has signed an MoU with Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) to develop the Rajasthan Mandapam and related infrastructure near Jaipur International Airport. The INR 3,700 crore project will cover 95 acres and is envisioned as a major hub for conventions and business events. NBCC will serve as the Executing Agency, with RIICO providing an initial INR 50 crore interest-free advance to begin work. Funding will also be raised through the sale and lease of built-up spaces and plots within the site. The project is expected to stimulate economic activity, open new commercial avenues, and elevate Jaipur as a prime events destination.Read more

The Prime Minister visited Madhya Pradesh on his birthday and laid the foundation for a PM MITRA textile park in Dhar district. This will be the second time he spent his birthday in the state, following the release of cheetahs at Kuno National Park under Project Cheetah last year. The textile hub will be set up at Bhensola village in Badnawar tehsil and is expected to attract significant investments. With proposals of more than INR 12,500 crore already received, the project is designed to boost employment, strengthen the textile supply chain, and support cotton farmers in the region.Read more

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will restart work on 574 partially completed roads from October 1, prioritising stretches in South Mumbai, Bandra, Santacruz, Kandivli, Charkop, Khetwadi, and Tejpal Road in D Ward. The civic body will also review 776 proposed roads under tender evaluation. Nearly 25 roads have been removed from plans due to narrow widths or local opposition, with some resurfaced in asphalt. A public dashboard will provide zonewise and wardwise progress, ongoing updates, and expected timelines. The mega concretisation programme spans 2,121 roads across two phases, covering around 609 kilometres.Read more

Final safety checks have begun on the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 2B, with the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety inspecting a 5.39 km stretch from Mandale to Diamond Garden. Covering five stations-Mandale, Mankhurd, BSNL, Shivaji Chowk, and Diamond Garden-the review will clear the way for passenger operations by late September, subject to compliance. Trial runs have already been completed, and the depot is ready for operations. The remaining 18.2 km stretch up to D N Nagar is 88% complete, with operations expected in early 2026. Once fully functional, the 23.6 km Yellow Line will serve 20 stations and carry over one million passengers daily.Read more