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CCEA approves Rs 260.7 billion investment for 1,720 MW Kamala hydro project in Arunachal Pradesh

April 10, 2026

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved an investment of Rs 260.7 billion for the construction of the 1,720 MW Kamala hydro electric project in Kamle, Kra Daadi and Kurung Kumey districts of […]

NTPC signs MoU with EDF to explore cooperation in nuclear power

April 10, 2026

NTPC Limited has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Électricité de France (EDF) to explore cooperation in the development of new nuclear power projects in India. The understanding provides a framework for jointly […]

Indian LEA approves Starlink’s satellite communications service

April 10, 2026

Indian law enforcement agencies (LEAs) have reportedly approved Starlink to commence broadband-from-space operations in the country. Starlink had earlier received a global mobile personal communications by satellite licence from the Department of Telecommunications. However, Starlink […]

Union Government approves Jaipur Metro Rail Project Phase II

April 9, 2026

The Union Government has approved Jaipur Metro Rail Project Phase II on April 8, 2026. The project is likely to provide seamless connectivity to major activity nodes such as Sitapura Industrial Area, Vishwakarma Industrial Area, Jaipur Airport, Tonk […]

Funds sanctioned for FLS for Irugur-Podanur Railway Line Doubling Project

April 9, 2026

The Ministry of Railways (MoR) has sanctioned funds worth Rs 220 million for the Final Location Survey (FLS) for the Irugur-Podanur Railway Line Doubling Project in Tamil Nadu. The project involves doubling of the 10.77 […]

Waaree subsidiary commissions 3 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Gujarat

April 9, 2026

Sangam Solar One Private Limited, Waaree Energies Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary, has commissioned a solar module manufacturing facility at Samakhiali-Kutch in Gujarat. The facility comprises four solar module production lines of 750 MW each, taking […]

Vi launches 5G services in Chennai

April 9, 2026

Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Chennai. With this launch, Vi 5G is now available across all five metro cities, in addition to 50 other cities strengthening its […]

Equinix invests $95 million in Mumbai facility

April 9, 2026

US-based Equinix has invested $95 million in its fourth Mumbai facility, MB3, taking its total investment in India to $365 million. The company is also planning to expand its capacity in Mumbai and is in […]

Tamil Nadu government inaugurates Kollidam-Chidambaram Combined Drinking Water Supply Scheme

April 8, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government inaugurated the Kollidam-Chidambaram Combined Drinking Water Supply Scheme on March 4, 2026. The project has been implemented by the Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, with financial assistance under […]

Delhi government inaugurates and lays foundation stone for various water related projects

April 8, 2026

The Delhi government inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects worth Rs 21.58 billion on February 18, 2026. The Nilothi-1 sewage treatment plant (STP) project and the Pappankalan Phase I STP project, with […]

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves the Uttarakhand Efficient Water Supply Programme worth Rs 16 billion

April 8, 2026

The Uttarakhand cabinet has approved the Uttarakhand Efficient Water Supply Programme worth Rs 16 billion on February 25, 2026. The programme will receive financial assistance of Rs 12.8 billion from the World Bank, while the […]

Central government approves extension of JJM till December 2028

April 8, 2026

The central government has approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) as JJM 2.0 until December 2028, alongside a major restructuring aimed at strengthening rural drinking water service delivery. The revised mission will […]

Union government approves creation of Urban Challenge Fund with Rs 1,000 billion CA

April 8, 2026

The central government has approved the creation of an Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a central assistance (CA) outlay of Rs 1,000 billion to accelerate urban transformation in India. The CA will cover 25 per […]

DoT asks Noida International Airport to allow telcos to set up infrastructure

April 8, 2026

DoT has directed the upcoming Noida International Airport to permit telecom service providers to establish in-building network infrastructure in a non-discriminatory, fair and transparent manner. The move is aimed at preventing a situation similar to […]

Telcos must be allowed to set up network at Navi Mumbai airport, says DoT

April 8, 2026

DoT has directed the Adani Group-operated Navi Mumbai airport to permit telcos to deploy network infrastructure at the airport in line with the Right-of-Way (RoW) Rules. According to DoT, the airport qualifies as a public […]

BSNL commissions 6,132 4G sites in Andhra Pradesh

April 8, 2026

According to the chief general manager of the Andhra Pradesh telecom circle, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has commissioned 6,132 4G sites across Andhra Pradesh to provide high speed internet and improved mobile services to […]

TRAI releases recommendations on “Auction of Radio Frequency Spectrum in the Frequency Bands Identified for IMT”

April 8, 2026

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations on the Auction of Radio Frequency Spectrum in the Frequency Bands Identified for International Mobile Telecommunications. As per TRAI, the entire available spectrum in the […]

Centre launches NMP 2.0; sets road monetisation target at Rs 4.42 trillion

April 8, 2026

The centre has unveiled the second phase of the NMP, a continuation of a policy experiment. However, it is now a strategy to fund infrastructure without overstretching the public balance sheet. The government plans to […]

CCEA approves Sainthia-Pakur fourth rail line project and Santragachi-Kharagpur fourth railway line project in Jharkhand, West Bengal

April 8, 2026

The CCEA has approved the Sainthia-Pakur fourth rail line project and the Santragachi-Kharagpur fourth rail line project worth Rs 44.74 billion to enhance rail capacity and improve operational efficiency. The Sainthia-Pakur fourth rail line project […]

IR recommends amendments in PPP policy

April 8, 2026

IR has recommended two amendments in its 2012 PPP policy. This includes the extension of the concession period to 50 years, as major projects currently have a concession period of about 20-35 years and the […]