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Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has submitted the detailed project report (DPR) for Madavara-Tumakuru Metro Project to the government of Karnataka (GoK). The project spans 60 km and connects Madavara with Tumakuru through Nelamangala, Dobbspet […]

State scraps Kerala Semi-High Speed Rail Corridor Project (Silver Line) in Kerala

Government of Kerala has formally scrapped the proposed Kerala Semi-High Speed Rail Corridor Project (Silver Line). The state government stated that the project lacked financial viability and adequate Ministry of Railways (MoR) support, while also […]

MNRE issues EoI for AI-based RAG systems to improve government data access

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an expression of interest (EoI) for a market assessment exercise on artificial intelligence (AI)-based retrieval augmented generation (RAG) systems. The initiative aims to explore advanced […]

SPML Infra secures Rs 1.65 billion contract from RRVPNL for 400 kV grid substation and transmission infrastructure

SPML Infra Limited has secured a contract worth Rs 1.65 billion from Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RRVPNL). The scope of work involves supply, erection, testing and commissioning of a 400 kV grid substation […]

Sterlite Technologies unit wins $1.11 billion optical connectivity contract

Sterlite Technologies said its subsidiary has received a product award letter (PAL) from a hyperscale partner for the multi-year supply of optical connectivity products. The total potential value of the contract is estimated at approximately […]

RB approves signature bridge for the Redevelopment of Tatanagar Railway Station Project

Railway Board (RB) has granted approval for construction of the 125 m long and 36 m wide signature bridge in connection with the Redevelopment of Tatanagar Railway Station Project. The project involves integrated redevelopment of Tatanagar […]

CERC notifies draft CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has notified the draft CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026. The draft introduces multiple changes to connectivity and general network […]

POWERGRID approves three transmission projects worth Rs 5.84 billion

The Committee of Directors on Investment on Projects of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has approved three projects with a total estimated cost of Rs 5.84 billion under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) […]

Vi expands its 5G footprint in West Bengal

Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) is strengthening its 5G footprint across multiple cities in West Bengal. As part of its planned rollout, Vi 5G is now available in Malda, Haldia, Berhampur and will soon be live […]

Kerala to host two AI CoE under India AI Mission

The government of Kerala, in collaboration with the India AI Mission and the India Business Division (IBD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has announced the establishment of two artificial intelligence centres […]

IR approves Shalimar-Ayodhya Third Rail Line, New Jalpaiguri-Siliguri Rail Doubling projects

Indian Railways (IR) has sanctioned the Final Location Survey (FLS) for the Shalimar-Ayodhya Third Rail Line Project and approved the New Jalpaiguri-Siliguri Rail Line Doubling Project in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh. Shalimar-Ayodhya Third Rail Line […]

CBIC introduces remote clearance for sea cargo

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced remote clearance for sea cargo, eliminating the mandatory physical boarding of vessels by customs officers before granting entry and sail-out clearances. The reform aims […]

CEA issues draft amendment-II to the Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria, 2023

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued draft amendment-II to the Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria, 2023. The draft introduces operational and planning criteria for 1,150 kV transmission systems, including specified voltage limits, fault clearance […]

BII and CIP launch $300 million platform to develop renewable projects in India