06 Nov 2025

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced the addition of a fifth train on the Yellow Line of the Bengaluru Metro network, beginning operation from the start of November. The new train will reduce peak-hour intervals from about 19 minutes to 15 minutes, while the first and last train timings from both terminals R V Road and Bommasandra will stay the same. The move aims to improve passenger convenience, ease crowding, and make daily travel on this route more reliable without changing existing schedules.Read more

05 Nov 2025

The Central Government has recently approved the allocation of 48 dedicated seaplane routes across Kerala under the regional connectivity scheme (RCS-UDAN). The routes have been assigned to operators including IndiaOne Air, MEHAIR, Pawan Hans and SpiceJet. The state government is now planning to establish floating waterdromes and related infrastructure at various water-bodies. A prior trial flight from Kochi to Mattupetty in Idukki has already been conducted. The project is expected to cut travel time between the state's four international airports and remote inland destinations.Read more

05 Nov 2025

A 56-metre steel span was recently installed at the Sonapur junction in Mulund as part of the ongoing Metro-4 construction between Wadala and Kasarvadavali. The heavy-duty operation, carried out in two phases using 500-tonne cranes and multi-axle trailers, required complete traffic closure at the GMLR junction over two nights. Commuters were diverted through alternative routes including Village Road, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Road, and Subhash Nagar Road. Authorities confirmed that additional work will continue next weekend and that one lane on LBS Road will remain closed till the end of December.Read more

05 Nov 2025

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) announced that its Democracy Day for December will be observed on the first Monday of the month, in line with the Maharashtra Government's directive. During the recently held session earlier this week, Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde reviewed one application and instructed the Encroachment Department to take necessary action. The civic body has urged citizens to submit their applications in the prescribed format for the upcoming Democracy Day session to be held in December.Read more

05 Nov 2025

The Mumbai Metro Line 3, or Aqua Line, handled 38.63 lakh passengers in October, showing consistent growth in daily ridership since its full launch earlier this month. Covering 33.5 km from Cuffe Parade to Aarey JVLR, the corridor recorded an average weekday ridership of 1.41 lakh, with the highest single-day count reaching 1.82 lakh. Operated by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), the line connects major business and transit hubs and has introduced WhatsApp and QR-based ticketing for easier travel.Read more

05 Nov 2025

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has opened a police post near Gate 2 of the Anand Vihar Namo Bharat station and handed it over to Delhi Police under the Patparganj Industrial Area jurisdiction. This facility aims to help commuters register complaints and seek quick assistance. Similar posts at Sahibabad and Ghaziabad are already functional, while those at New Ashok Nagar, Guldhar and Duhai are nearing completion. Alongside, NCRTC has implemented CCTV coverage, security checks, and multi-zone detectors across the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor's operational 55-km stretch.Read more

05 Nov 2025

Croatia has inaugurated a new terminal at the Port of Rijeka, marking the country's largest private investment in its maritime logistics sector. Built by APM Terminals and ENNA Group with an investment of over EUR 380 million (about USD 443 million), the project's total value rises to EUR 600 million after adding nearby road and rail infrastructure. The terminal, equipped with advanced automation, renewable energy systems, and a private 5G industrial network, began operations in September and is planned to expand from 650,000 TEUs to over one million TEUs in capacity.Read more

05 Nov 2025

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) issued a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) this week for field offices across Delhi-NCR, covering both completed and ongoing highway stretches under its jurisdiction. The SOP lays out several actions: mechanised road sweeping, covering construction materials during transit, continuous water-sprinkling and use of anti-smog guns at construction sites, planting vegetation along medians using the Miyawaki method, and monitoring of air-quality indices as per the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and pollution control boards. It also assigns responsibilities to field officers, contractors and concessionaires, including audits, inspections, training and complaint redressal via the Green Delhi App.Read more

05 Nov 2025

The Maharashtra government has signed an MoU with Abu Dhabi Ports and Abu Dhabi Investment Resources & Presidential Office for an investment of up to USD 2 billion in the state's maritime and shipbuilding sector. The deal aims to enhance shipbuilding, port infrastructure, maritime transport and water-sports management. Alongside this, 15 other MoUs worth about INR 56,000 crore were signed to develop ports, clean-fuel infrastructure and coastal transport, reflecting Maharashtra's push towards blue-economy-driven growth.Read more

05 Nov 2025

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) announced earlier this week that it had been awarded a contract worth INR 2,481 crore by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The agreement includes the design, manufacture, supply, and commissioning of 132 metro coaches for Mumbai Metro Line 5, along with several key systems such as signalling, telecommunication, and depot machinery. The project spans both phases of Line 5 and will also include five years of comprehensive maintenance.Read more

04 Nov 2025

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has announced plans to expand the annual passenger-handling capacity of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) from 10.5 crore to about 12.5 crore by around 2029-30. The development plan includes constructing a new Pier E at Terminal 3, adding more aircraft parking bays, and decongesting Terminal 1. DIAL's management expects the current capacity to reach its limit within the next three to four years. The older Terminal 2 will be replaced only when passenger numbers rise close to 10 crore annually, in line with expansion thresholds.Read more

04 Nov 2025

Italy's Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini has urged the government to move forward with the construction of the long-discussed bridge linking Sicily to the mainland, despite the court of auditors blocking its approval. The project, estimated at 13.5 billion euros (USD 15.7 billion), has been debated for decades due to cost, environmental, and legal issues. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has met senior officials to assess the situation as the government considers whether to bypass the court's decision and proceed with the plan.Read more

04 Nov 2025

The Public Works Department (PWD) has appointed AECOM India to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Mahatma Gandhi Road elevated corridor, aiming to ease congestion on one of Delhi's busiest roads. The report, to be completed in about six months, will include 3D models, technical designs, and cost estimates. The plan will also address traffic management, environmental impact, and integration with the Delhi Metro and other transport networks. The project is expected to cut travel time, lower fuel use, and improve air quality.Read more

04 Nov 2025

The engineering firm Texmaco Rail & Engineering secured two infrastructure contracts totalling around INR 78 crore. One order of INR 44.61 crore comes from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation for the PCMC-Nigdi elevated extension of the Pune Metro, covering design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a 25 kV flexible overhead catenary system, 33 kV auxiliary sub-station and SCADA systems, to be completed in 110 weeks. The other order of INR 33.89 crore is from Central Railway for the Ahmadnagar-Beed-Parli new broad gauge line involving a 132 kV/55 kV Scott connected transformer system, to be completed in 12 months. These wins build upon Texmaco's long track record in rail electrification and infrastructure.Read more

04 Nov 2025

Adani Solar has crossed shipments of over 15,000 MW of solar modules across India and international markets. Out of this, 10,000 MW were deployed within the country and 5,000 MW exported overseas, with 70 percent made using India-manufactured solar cells. The company plans to increase its production capacity from 4,000 MW to 10,000 MW by the next financial year. This expansion supports India's renewable energy goals under the Make in India initiative and the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.Read more

04 Nov 2025

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and highway developers to launch dedicated YouTube channels for regular project video uploads and to seek public feedback. The initiative aims to improve transparency and accountability by integrating video uploads into project contracts. Officials clarified that builders already submit drone videos, which can now be made public. Additionally, QR-coded hoardings with contractor and officer details will be installed on highways to help citizens identify responsible parties for maintenance and complaints.Read more

03 Nov 2025

During a recent workshop in Lucknow, Invest UP, in association with NITI Aayog and various state departments, emphasized the growing role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in driving Uttar Pradesh's infrastructure, industrial, and social development. The discussions centered on strengthening institutional capacity, improving project governance, and ensuring alignment between market needs and public priorities. Officials reiterated that PPPs would be key to achieving the state's USD 1 trillion economy target and contributing to India's USD 5 trillion goal, backed by digital monitoring tools, policy reforms, and investor-friendly initiatives.Read more

03 Nov 2025

RangSons Aerospace, a Mysuru-based firm, inaugurated a new state-of-the-art aerospace unit after partnering with Boeing. The inauguration was attended by Karnataka's Industries Minister M B Patil, who praised the company's journey from incense trading to aerospace manufacturing. He highlighted that Karnataka contributes nearly 65 % of India's aerospace and defence output. The minister also awarded certificates to 60 ITI graduates trained by RangSons, noting that 70 % have already been employed by the company, aligning with the 'Make in India' initiative.Read more

03 Nov 2025

The Central Government has agreed to cover the entire cost of constructing 92 railway overbridges across Odisha, following a request from Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The decision, conveyed through a letter from the Ministry of Railways, marks a shift from the earlier cost-sharing model. The bridges will be built in several districts, including Khurda, Ganjam, and Cuttack. The move aims to improve safety, ease traffic congestion, and strengthen road-rail connectivity across the state, with work expected to proceed at a faster pace.Read more

03 Nov 2025

Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) announced plans to raise around INR 6,000 crore over the next five to six years to support its capital-expenditure programme. The company said it will fund this through a mix of government-assisted schemes, multilateral loans from East-Asian agencies, issuance of blue bonds and internal accruals. CSL indicated it plans to use the enhanced Shipbuilding Financial Assistance policy (which offers 20-25 % incentives) and is already exploring a greenfield shipyard conceptualised at USD 2-3 billion. Defence contracts currently make up roughly two-thirds of its order book.Read more