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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated a mandatory digital-only toll collection system across all toll plazas on national highways, commencing April 10, 2026. This policy eliminates cash transactions entirely, marking a significant […]

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

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 hydroelectric project in Kamle, Kra Daadi and Kurung Kumey districts of Arunachal […]

CCEA approves Rs 141.06 billion investment for 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydro project in Arunachal Pradesh

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved an investment of Rs 141.06 billion for the construction of the 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project on the Lohit river in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. […]

Maha-Metro submits DPR for Bhakti Shakti-Chakan Metro Project to PCMC

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) has submitted the detailed project report (DPR) for the Bhakti Shakti-Chakan Metro Rail Project to Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). The project spans 47.2 km and entails an investment of […]

Vande Bharat service registers passenger traffic of 39.8 million during FY 2025-26

Vande Bharat Express train service has registered cumulative passenger traffic of 39.8 million during the financial year (FY) 2025-26, an increase of 34 per cent over 29.7 million passengers registered during the previous year. Besides, […]

Government is investing over Rs 1.39 trillion to ensure broadband connectivity in every village, says communication minister

According to the union minister for communications and development of the north eastern region, the government is investing over Rs 1.39 trillion to ensure broadband connectivity in every village, with more than half of the […]

Land acquisition commences for East-West Dedicated Freight Corridor Project in Gujarat

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has commenced land acquisition for the East-West Dedicated Freight Corridor Project (EWDFC). Besides, the detailed project report (DPR) for the project is underway. The project involves construction of […]

RKCPL receives LoA for implementation of Boma-Old Goa Road Project in Goa

RKCPL Limited has received the letter of award (LoA) worth Rs 5,450 million for the implementation of the Boma-Old Goa Four Laning Road Project (NH-748) on March 31, 2026. Bids for the same were invited […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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