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Southern Railway (SR) has planned to redevelop Mangaluru Central station at an investment of Rs 950 million on engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) model. Previously, the project was planned to be redeveloped with an investment […]

Ministry of Mines launches Rs 50 billion incentive mechanism for state mining reforms under SASCI

The Ministry of Mines has launched a Rs 50 billion incentive mechanism for mining sector reform under the scheme for special assistance to states for capital investment (SASCI) for 2026-27. The scheme component has an […]

169 tonne steel span launched at Jogeshwari station under Mumbai Metro Line 6 Project

Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has launched 42 metres long and 168.96 tonne span over the Western Railway tracks at Jogeshwari station under the Mumbai Metro Phase III Line 6 [Swami Samarth Nagar-Vikhroli (Eastern Express Highway)]. […]

MeitY launches indigenously developed silicon photonics technology solutions

The secretary, ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has launched two silicon photonics technology solutions: (a) silicon photonics process design kit (PDK) for photonics chip manufacturing, and (b) universal packaged programmable photonic integrated circuit […]

Adani Green to invest Rs 150 billion in battery storage expansion in FY27

Reportedly, Adani Green Energy Limited has planned to invest around Rs 150 billion to add over 10 GWh of battery energy storage system capacity in 2026-27, as it expands its focus on reliable and dispatchable […]

NGEL commissions 165 MW of 1,200 MW at Khavda-II solar project

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has commissioned the second part-capacity of 165 MW out of the 1,200 MW Khavda-II solar photovoltaic project in Gujarat. In another development, NGEL commissioned the first part-capacity of the 50 […]

Funds sanctioned for Redevelopment of Brahmapur Railway Station Project in Odisha

The Ministry of Railways (MoR) has sanctioned funds worth Rs 3 billion for the Redevelopment of Brahmapur Railway Station. The project involves the upgradation of Brahmapur station in Odisha. The project includes a new second-entry […]

Hyundai to set up $4 billion shipyard in Tamil Nadu

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has moved closer to building a $4 billion greenfield shipyard in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, after signing a memorandum of understanding in New Delhi, on April 20, 2026. The agreement […]

Construction work commences on Vanaz-Chandini Chowk corridor under Pune Metro Project

Construction activities for Corridor 2A (Vanaz–Chandni Chowk) have been initiated, under the Pune Metro Project. Early-stage works are currently in progress in the Chandni Chowk area, comprising soil testing and survey activities. Corridor 2A (Vanaz-Chandini […]

Bihar government approves AI-Enabled Traffic Management System to enhance road safety

The Bihar state cabinet has approved the deployment of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered traffic management system to significantly improve road safety across the state. The initiative will install AI-enabled cameras at critical intersections in major […]

Eveready Industries India commissions alkaline battery plant in Jammu

Eveready Industries India Limited has commissioned an alkaline battery manufacturing facility in Jammu. The plant was developed with an investment of approximately Rs 2 billion. It has a peak annual production capacity of about 360 […]

Maharashtra Government approves Mumbai Metro Line 5, 5A

The government of Maharashtra (GoM) approved the integrated Mumbai Metro Mumbai Metro Phase II Line 5, 5A Project on April 22, 2026. The project spans 34.2 km and has 19 stations in total entailing investment of […]

Final Location Survey approved for Pandrasali-Kandra Fourth and Fifth Rail Line Project, Tatanagar Satellite Railway Station Project in Jharkhand

The Ministry of Railways (MoR) approved the Final Location Survey (FLS) for the Pandrasali-Kandra Fourth and Fifth Rail Line Project and Tatanagar Satellite Railway Station Project. Besides, Rs 18.12 million has been allocated for preparing Detailed […]

ACME Solar commissions over 2 GWh of BESS capacity in Rajasthan

ACME Solar Holdings Limited has commissioned over 2 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in Rajasthan, taking its cumulative operational storage capacity in the state to 591.18 MW/2,031.24 MWh across its subsidiaries. The […]

NLC India signs EUR 100 million loan agreement with KfW for solar and BESS projects

NLC India Limited has signed a EUR 100 million loan agreement with KfW Germany to support the development of solar power and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The funding will help expand its renewable […]

Communications minister releases revised guidelines for Technology Development and Investment Promotion scheme