19 Feb 2026

Smart Home Expo will return for its seventh edition from 28-30 April 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex. Positioned as India's largest smart technology exhibition for residential and commercial spaces, the event will span 15,000 sqm and host over 450 exhibitors. Designed exclusively for trade visitors, the three-day show will bring together leading brands across smart home automation, lighting technologies, audio-visual solutions, security systems and intelligent building infrastructure. Supported by prominent industry partners and global technology bodies, the 2026 edition will also feature dedicated AV Demo Rooms, a KNX Pavilion and knowledge-led platforms such as the Smart Building Summit, reinforcing its role as a key networking and business forum for the smart living ecosystem.Read more

19 Feb 2026

The Rajasthan government has announced a focused urban infrastructure push with an allocation of INR 500 crore for drainage systems and smart city works across key towns. Jaipur and Ajmer are major beneficiaries, while several other cities will see flood-control interventions. The budget also provides for energy-efficient streetlighting, parking infrastructure, civic service centres and electric vehicle charging facilities. These measures build on earlier investments under national urban missions and aim to address long-standing issues related to flooding, mobility and municipal service delivery.Read more

19 Feb 2026

Festo has inaugurated a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru as part of its strategy to advance Industry 4.0, automation and smart manufacturing. The 71,000 sq ft facility near Electronics City will accommodate up to 600 employees and marks a significant milestone as the company completes 40 years of operations in India. Designed as a strategic engineering and digital hub, the centre will focus on advanced engineering, software development, data analytics and process optimisation to support Festo's global operations. The investment reinforces Bengaluru's position as a leading technology destination while strengthening Festo's commitment to sustainable automation and global research and development initiatives.Read more

19 Feb 2026

Traffic movement at Chennai's busy Madhya Kailash junction is expected to improve following the inauguration of a new L-shaped flyover by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. The project, developed by the Highways and Minor Ports Department at a cost of INR 60.68 crore, aims to address persistent congestion where Sardar Patel Road meets Rajiv Gandhi Salai. The 652-metre, two-lane, one-way flyover is designed to streamline vehicle flow towards the OMR corridor and reduce delays during peak hours.Read more

19 Feb 2026

Assam is planning to develop more highway emergency landing facilities as part of its broader effort to strengthen strategic and transport infrastructure in the Northeast. The move follows the successful operationalisation of the region's first such facility on a national highway in Dibrugarh district. State authorities have indicated that three to four more locations are being identified. These facilities are intended to support defence operations during emergencies while also improving disaster response capabilities in a state frequently affected by floods and connectivity disruptions.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

19 Feb 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has started cement concretisation work on a key stretch of Nepean Sea Road in south Mumbai as part of its ongoing road improvement programme. The work covers a 770-metre section between Mukesh Chowk and Priyadarshini Park and is being taken up ahead of the monsoon. Traffic diversions and partial road closures have been introduced after necessary approvals. The project forms part of the citywide cement road initiative, which has crossed over 60% overall completion.Read more

Visakhapatnam News Desk

19 Feb 2026

The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority has proposed a coastal corridor connecting Visakhapatnam with the upcoming Bhogapuram International Airport as part of its revised draft master plan. The planned road, largely aligned along the coastline, is intended to improve regional connectivity while supporting future urban and economic expansion. The draft also incorporates long-term development proposals suggested by national policy bodies, covering tourism, IT, education, and healthcare zones. The authority has invited public feedback on the revised plan before it is finalised.Read more

19 Feb 2026

Carrier Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Ltd is establishing a INR 1,000-crore manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, spanning 39 acres. The project, focusing on sustainable and energy-efficient cooling solutions, will create 1,000 direct and 2,000 indirect jobs. The lease agreement was executed between Carrier India and Sri City officials. Highlighted by state leaders, the project showcases Andhra Pradesh's fast-track industrial execution and investor-friendly environment. Complementing Carrier's Haryana operations, the facility aims to meet growing domestic and global demand, strengthen the state's HVAC leadership, and integrate green manufacturing practices.Read more

19 Feb 2026

The Union government has approved an infrastructure project worth INR 913.7 crore for constructing a six-lane elevated corridor over the Panchaganga river on National Highway 48 near Kolhapur. The project is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted highway movement during seasonal flooding, which has repeatedly disrupted traffic in the region. Spanning 3.578 km, the corridor will also include service roads, upgraded junctions and railway underpasses, improving traffic flow for both long-distance highway users and local commuters in southwest Maharashtra.Read more

19 Feb 2026

The National Highways Authority of India has received strong bidder participation for the 111-km, six-lane Capital Region Ring Road planned around Bhubaneswar. A total of 64 bids were submitted across three construction packages under the Hybrid Annuity Mode, indicating solid interest from infrastructure developers. The project, estimated to cost INR 8,307 crore, has most land acquisition and statutory clearances already in place, allowing NHAI to move towards awarding contracts and starting construction as scheduled.Read more