20 Feb 2026

The Haryana government has stepped up monitoring of major infrastructure projects to ensure faster and timely execution. The Chief Minister has directed senior officials to closely track projects costing over INR 75 crore through a central monitoring system and fix accountability for delays. Executing agencies have been warned of penalties if timelines are missed. The move builds on the state's recent push to accelerate urban, housing and infrastructure works, as delays in large public projects have remained a concern despite increased capital spending.Read more

19 Feb 2026

The detailed project report for the proposed Tirupattur Hosur railway line in Tamil Nadu has been submitted to the Centre, with the project estimated at INR 4,000 crore. The 109 km line via Jolarpet plans six new stations and train speeds of up to 130 kmph. Around 400 acres of land will be acquired across Tirupattur and Krishnagiri districts. The proposal is aimed at improving connectivity to the fast-growing Hosur industrial belt and reviving long-pending regional rail infrastructure.Read more

19 Feb 2026

The Adani Group has unveiled a USD 100-billion initiative to develop hyperscale AI-ready, renewable energy data centres by 2035. This effort is expected to attract an additional USD 150 billion in investments, potentially creating a USD 250 billion AI infrastructure ecosystem in India. The plan builds on AdaniConneX's 2 GW platform, aiming to expand to 5 GW through partnerships with Google, Microsoft, and collaboration with Flipkart. Gautam Adani emphasized India's potential to be a global leader in AI, not just a consumer, highlighting the country's strategic role in the coming intelligence revolution.Read more

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