18 Nov 2025

AeroNero and Bengaluru Airport City Limited have signed a term sheet to set up the AeroNero Innovation Hub and Corporate Showcase at Kempegowda International Airport. The hub will demonstrate and test deep-tech air-to-water systems such as Bubble, Drizzle, Thunder, AirWell and AQUAIR, which produce potable water from atmospheric moisture using condensation, desiccation and hybrid renewable energy. AeroNero said the partnership marks a major step toward advancing sustainable, climate-resilient water solutions. Bengaluru Airport City noted that the hub aligns with its vision for a smart, deep-tech urban ecosystem. The centre will also serve as a multi-stakeholder platform, supporting research, collaboration and real-world validation within the airport's sustainability-focused environment.Read more

18 Nov 2025

Delhi Chief Minister Smt Rekha Gupta announced updated names for three metro stations in the Pitampura-Haiderpur belt as part of the Phase IV expansion of the Delhi Metro network. The existing Pitampura station will be renamed Madhuban Chowk, the upcoming QU Block station will be North Pitampura-Prashant Vihar, and the planned Pitampura North station will be called Haiderpur Village. She said the changes are intended to make travel easier and more locally relevant. The announcement was made during a yatra held to honour the Rezang La battle martyrs. Alongside the renaming, she also reviewed ongoing area-wide road and underpass works.Read more

18 Nov 2025

Ambaji's celebrated white marble, sourced from the sacred pilgrimage site and Shaktipeeth in Gujarat, received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag earlier this week, marking a significant recognition of its purity, durability and historic value. The registration, granted by the Geographical Indications Registry under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, formally acknowledges the stone's unique qualities linked to its place of origin. Officials and industry representatives noted that the GI tag is expected to strengthen Ambaji marble's global identity, enhance its demand in international markets, and support the growth of local quarrying and artisanal communities.Read more

17 Nov 2025

IRB Infrastructure Trust has secured a significant toll operate and transfer mandate from the National Highways Authority of India, agreeing to an upfront payment of INR 9,270 crore. The award covers a 366-km stretch across the Lucknow-Ayodhya-Gorakhpur corridor on NH-27 and part of the Lucknow-Varanasi corridor on NH-731, forming a crucial component of NHAI's ongoing asset monetisation strategy. The project has been granted for a revenue-linked concession period of 20 years. IRB Infrastructure Developers, which manages the private InvIT, highlighted the strategic importance of this religious tourism corridor in strengthening its national footprint.Read more

17 Nov 2025

The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala is moving towards becoming a key transshipment hub for India, with officials noting that it is gradually positioning itself to handle cargo that currently moves through ports such as Singapore, Colombo, Salalah and Dubai. The port's location near major international shipping routes and its strong road, rail and air connectivity give it a significant operational advantage. Officials noted that once the port attains full capacity, it is expected to offer notable savings in ship and navigation costs for Indian cargo. The project aims to strengthen India's presence in global maritime trade.Read more

17 Nov 2025

India and Nepal have formalized a direct rail link along the Jogbani-Biratnagar route for containerised and bulk cargo. The agreement, executed through a Letter of Exchange amending the Treaty of Transit, allows goods to move from Kolkata and Visakhapatnam ports to Nepal's Morang District customs yard. Key corridors, including Kolkata-Jogbani and Visakhapatnam-Nautanwa, are included, aiming to boost multi-modal trade and Nepal's commerce with third countries. The deal underscores India's role as Nepal's largest trade partner and is expected to reinforce economic and commercial ties.Read more

17 Nov 2025

Recent state transport data revealed a contrasting trend in road fatalities across Maharashtra's two major expressways. Deaths on the Samruddhi Mahamarg rose 16%, increasing from 92 to 107 between January and September, while fatalities on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway dropped 29%, from 72 to 51. Officials attributed the difference to stricter monitoring, better infrastructure, and safety measures on the Mumbai-Pune route. In contrast, the Samruddhi stretch lacks advanced surveillance, has fewer amenities for heavy vehicles, and faces safety issues due to its design and driving conditions.Read more

17 Nov 2025

The Public Investment Board has approved two new Namo Bharat Rapid Rail corridors connecting Delhi with Haryana's major hubs, marking a major step in expanding the National Capital Region's transit network. The 93 km Sarai Kale Khan-Bawal route is estimated at INR 32,000 crore, while the 136 km Sarai Kale Khan-Karnal line is projected at INR 33,000 crore. Together costing INR 65,000 crore, both projects will move to the Union Cabinet for final clearance. The approval also encourages adoption of value capture financing and transit-oriented development to integrate urban growth with mobility.Read more

17 Nov 2025

The Mission PoWaR initiative in Odisha, announced earlier this week, is designed to deliver uninterrupted electricity supply, safe drinking water and last-mile road connectivity to all villages by March 2027. The programme will be driven through an inter-ministerial committee and regular status reports from district collectors. With the target revised after earlier deadlines were missed, the mission adopts the guiding principles of speed, scale and standard to address longstanding gaps in rural infrastructure.Read more

16 Nov 2025

The Director General of Police, O P Singh, of Haryana has written to the central ministry and state PWD authorities emphasising prompt engineering intervention at 251 remaining accident-prone locations in the state. Between 2019-20 and 2023-24, the state identified 474 black spots, of which 223 have already been rectified, leaving 251 pending. Haryana recorded nearly 4,000 road-accident deaths between January and October this year, which the DGP noted was five times higher than the number of murders during the same period. The effort is part of a larger preventive policing drive involving data analysis, inter-departmental coordination and infrastructure upgrades.Read more